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1886/08/12
Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931
re: phonplex system of telegraphy
Edison explains that the system will: "Enable you to duplicate your way wire circuits and to add circuits to your existing through wires."
GLC07616.01
1896/01/03
to James C. Parrish re: raising funds
For venture to separate phosphorous via magnetic process.
GLC07616.02
1902/02/04
Poem to Miss Jenkins, "What's the Social Tree"
A poem: "What's the social tree...and the tree like an Irish nurse".
GLC07616.03
circa 1889
[Seated portrait of Thomas Edison]
Seated portrait of Edison in one of his characteristic poses. His left arm rests on the arm of the chair, while his right is propped on a nearby table, with his hand pressed against his temple. Ink inscription on mount reads, "To my friend Simpkin...
GLC07616.04
1881
[Photograph of Edison Machine Works building]
Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Ink inscription on mount reads, "Edison Machine Works, Goerck St., New York City, Photo, 1881." Edison established his Machine Works factory in 1881 to produce dynamos and other electrical...
GLC07616.05
Caravalho, D.N., fl. 1881
The Edison 150-light dynamo.
Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Depicts generator body with four stacks. Printed text on mount identifies Edison Machine Works as the site of the dynamo's production. Pencil inscription below title reads, "1881." Image is...
GLC07616.06
The Edison 250-light dynamo.
Signed by principal lighting engineer, Charles L. Clarke. Depicts generator body with six stacks, larger than the 150-light dynamo. Printed text on mount identifies Edison Machine Works as the site of the dynamo's production. Pencil inscription...
GLC07616.07
1919
Keystone View Company
The most famous inventor of the age, Thomas A. Edison in his laboratory
Stereocard of Edison in his laboratory. Biographical sketch of Edison is printed on verso.
GLC07616.08
1906-1908
Five rare kinetososcope (moving pictures) still photos
The still photos are: #1 "The Terrible Kids" (scene 9) 10.5 x 13.2 cm, "A Dumb Hero" (scene 5) 12.5 x 15.0, "Bridal Couple dodging cameras" (scene 5) 13.2 x 15.7, "A Race for Millions" (scene 4) 13.1 x 15.7, "Tale the Autumn Leaves Told" (scene 5) 13...
GLC07616.09
1810/01/17
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to John Barnes re: activities at Monticello
Also discusses Kosciuzko and Jefferson's financial situation. Written in Monticello
GLC07510
1865/08/28
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Pardon of T.N. Dawkins, a South Carolina Confederate (c/s Seward)
Printed pardon for rebellion.
GLC07513
[1861/03/16]
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Reading manuscript of a presidential speech re: relations with Nicaragua
A manuscript written in large letters, welcoming Luis Molina, Minister of Nicaragua.
Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. IV 1860 - 1861, p. 286
GLC07519.01
1919/05/20
Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926
to Isaac Markens re: enclosing a piece of Lincoln manuscript
"I am enclosing to you a piece of Lincoln mss which is not exciting but is characteristic. It was no doubt held in President Lincoln's hand when making the address to Mr. Molina..."
GLC07519.02
1862/09/05
to Ginery Twichell re: accepting hospital supplies for wounded soldiers
The supplies came from the Boston area. Accepted 2 weeks before Antietam.
Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. V 1861 - 1862, p. 415 - 416.
GLC07520
1864/07/06
to Edwin M. Stanton re: reversing paymaster appointment
Accompanied by Richard O'Neill, ALS, Washington, to Charles O'Neill, 2/19/1886.
GLC07521
1938-1940 ca.
Harris & Ewing, fl. 1905-1977
To the American Embassy in Tokyo from Franklink Roosevelt
Tite from mount. The photograph depicts FDR looking up from a document, with a pen in his hand. See similar photograph GLC04675.06, unnamed recipient, dated ca. 1935. (This copy has liquid damage.)
GLC07527
1945/04/16
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
First address to Congress re: death of Roosevelt and his legacy in Europe
"The Laws of God and Man have been violated and the guilty must not go unpunished." Typed document reproduced by an offset process. Signed on page 4.
GLC07529
1799/09/22
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Samuel Washington re: death of brother Charles, Samuel's father
"By this event, you have become the guardian of your mother; and... the father, of your father's family; and by care, industry & sobriety will endeavor I hope to merit the appellation of one."
GLC07530
1812/05/23
to Lancelot Minor re: judgment on lawsuit
To be "levied on the negroes here". Overwritten in parts. Minor is at "Louisa"Written in Monticello
GLC07511
1814/11/14
to Jeremiah A. Goodman re: worthless bank note accepted by Jefferson's slave
The worthless South Carolina note was accepted as change of a $5 bill by Jefferson's slave Burwell: "...just throw it in the fire... the sum is too insignificant... only that one does not like to give five dollars for three."
GLC07512
April 2, 1834
Deed for sale of land
Early legal document in Lincoln's hand. Co-signed by William Greene.
GLC07514
1838/02/02
Document relating to trespassing and damage claims
Legal document. From Lincoln's first law partnership, in the case of Anderson, Beel and Anderson v. Patterson and Patterson.
GLC07515
1850/05/23
Legal documents: motion filed, with instructions to jury [decimalized]
Legal documents. Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore."
GLC07516
[1850/05/23]
Motion filed in case of Sarah Alsop v. John Sturgeon
Motion "in arrest of Judgment" (an appeal) on grounds of jury convicting on wrong definition of adultery. Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore." Signed "Ficklin & Lincoln."
GLC07516.01
circa May 23, 1850
Instructions to the jury in Sarah Alsop v. John Sturgeon
Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore." Signed "Ficklin & Lincoln."
GLC07516.02
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