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23 November 1864
Bates, Edward, 1793-1869
to E. C. Carrington
Invitation to dinner with Bates and the men in his office. Carrington is addressed as General.
GLC02320.05
November 28, 1863
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
[Promotion of George B. Drake]
Partially printed document promoting George B. Drake to the rank of First Lieutenant.
GLC02320.07
1783/05/20
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to [Gov. Benjamin Harrison] re: provisional peace treaty, Carleton & Washington
Signed by Madison as "James Madison Jr." Countersigned by Theodorick Bland and John Francis Mercer. Written to Governor Benjamin Harrison of Virginia, as state delegate (per Madison Papers and Library of Congress, Papers of the Members of Congress...
GLC02321
1813/07/19
[Appointment of Levett Harris to secretary to legation at St. Petersburg, Russia]
Signed by Madison as President, countersigned by Monroe as Secretary of State. The official appointment was as "Secretary of the Mission Extraordinary of the United States" and the diplomatic mission was for the purpose of "entering into...
GLC02322
15 December 1838
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to Jonathan Harvey
Expresses his optimism for the Democratic party in the upcoming elections. "I think the prospects for the democratic party have rarely been more cheering. We have many great advantages over our opponents." Goes on to say that the Democratic party...
GLC02327
1 October 1872
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Horace Rublee
Thanks Rublee for gifts and hospitality on his recent trip to Switzerland. Discusses President Ulysses S. Grant's reelection contest, declaring, "I see the President daily and he takes things as easy as though he had no interest in the Contest that...
GLC02332
24 January 1780
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to James Clinton
Apologizes for not being able to extend Clinton's furlough any longer. There is a shortage of officers, so Clinton must return as soon as possible. Possibly written in the hand of Tench Tilghman, Washington's aide-de-camp.
GLC02336
13 May 1799
to James McHenry
In reply to McHenry's letter of 2 May 1799. Written as commander of Provisional Army created during the fear of a French invasion to McHenry as Secretary of War in the Adams Administration. They are attempting to find the best candidates to fill...
GLC02337
1915/12/14
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to R. Fulton Cutting
Asks Cutting to join Herbert Hoover's enlarged Commission for the Relief of Belgium during World War I.
GLC02339
26 December 1799
North, William, 1755-1836
to unknown
Appears to be a retained draft. Written by North as Adjutant General of the Provisional Army with the rank of brigadier general (a position he held 1798-1800) to an unknown recipient. Says if "you are too full, ask Mrs. Duane for a pail of butter."...
GLC02341
5 March 1792
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Act for making farther and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States
Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Decided at the first session of the second Congress held at the city of Philadelphia on 24 October 1791. Lists the salaries and allowances for officers and recruits. Mentions employing Indians for...
GLC02342
6 January 1840
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to Solomon Haven
Discusses political and social news. Mentions that the state legislature will meet tomorrow and that there is a movement toward legal reform, which he feels in necessary. Briefly comments on national and state debts. Written as member of Congress.
GLC02344
19 February 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Roscoe Conkling
Replies to Conkling's letter criticizing the reputation of Caleb Lyon. Lincoln remarks that, "his nomination to some respectable office was repeatedly urged upon me certainly by two, if not three Senators of the highest standing; and your letter...
GLC02345
circa 1920
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
[Hoover's signature on White House card]
White House card.
GLC02346.02
1861/01/21
Pickens, Francis Wilkinson, 1805-1869
Transmittal of secession and related resolutions
GLC02280
1861/01/24
Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894
Pennsylvania resolutions relative to maintenance of the... Union
Resolutions by the Pennsylvania legislature rejecting the secession of South Carolina. Signed by Curtin as Governor and countersigned by S.B. Thomas as Deputy Secretary, and Eli Slifer as Secretary.
GLC02281
1861/01/27
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
to Elise Bragg re: eye-witness account of secession of Louisiana
Written on state Executive Mansion stationery, and also mentioning the replacement of the Federal flag by "the Goose [sic, Pelican] was hoisted in its stead"
GLC02282
1861/04/08
Arthur, B.F., fl. 1860-1863
Copy of... resolution approving appointment of Beauregard by Pickens
Written as clerk of the South Carolina secession convention.
GLC02284
1861/04/19
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Gov. John Letcher re: asking Virginia to join CSA and sending Stephens
Signed as President of the Confederacy. Also sending Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens to negotiate alliance.
GLC02285
4 March 1858
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to William P. Fessenden
Praises a speech of Fessenden and mentions that in order for the Republicans to win the election in 1860, they will need to keep together on their own principles. Comments on the opinions of Stephen Douglas, "The Douglas notion of a popular...
GLC02286
13 December 1859
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.
GLC02287
1781/06/16
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Elbridge Gerry re: neutrality, French alliance, and his anti-British feelings
Written as U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. The first part recommends the bearer, Mr. Le Roy, desirous of commercial connections in America. Adams deprecates the idea of armed neutrality and concludes: "you must not entertain the most distant Idea...
GLC02292
1785/07/06
to Elbridge Gerry re: frustrations and doubts on British commercial treaty
Written as U.S. Minister to Great Britain after formally presenting his credentials to George III. Enclosing letters (not included) "sent to Mr. Jay in Cypher." America had been flooded with British imports after the Revolution, but Congress was...
GLC02293
23 October 1815
to William Stephens Smith
Thanks him for his letter, which included a letter from William Cobbett to Niles. He loves clergymen "because they are often sociable and sensible men," but "the priesthood seems to have something militant and belligerent in its nature." Remarks...
GLC02295
30 September 1791
Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811
to John E. Howard
Writes to the governor of Maryland to formally accept the appointment of chief judge of the Supreme Court. States he will come to Annapolis on Monday.
GLC02296
28 August 1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to Wesley Meritt
Union General Sheridan, Commander of the Middle Military Division and Army of the Shenendoah, writes to Merritt, Commander of the 1st Division Cavalry Corps. States that General William Woods Averell informed him through a scout that Martinsburg...
GLC02297.01
6 April 1860
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to Messrs. Bond & Lear
Meade signs as Captain of Topographical Engineers. Discussing telescopes, writes: "I...am aware that in increasing the field, other things remaining the same, we lose power. I have no doubt the glass you are now having made will be satisfactory in...
GLC02297.02
February 28, 1865
Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882
to Hollen Richardson
Marked confidential. Writes to Colonel Richardson as Major General. Warren, with General George Meade's agreement, feels that the drilling required to undertake a secret plan suggested by Richardson will arouse the suspicion of the enemy. On...
GLC02297.03
18 February 1865
Richardson, Hollon, 1835-1916
to Gouverneur K. Warren
Contains two letters, both copied by James Preston. Page one contains a copy of a letter from Richardson to General Warren dated 18 February 1865. Original created near Petersburg, Virginia. Discusses attacking Petersburg: "I am satisfied in my...
GLC02297.04
22 December 1863
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
to Charles A. Heckman
Secretarial letter written and signed for Butler by R. C. Davis. Writes to Brigadier General Heckman, commanding forces at Newport News, Virginia. Encloses orders for Captain Belger's Rhode Island battery to report to Point Lookout, Maryland for...
GLC02297.05
31 March 1863
Combs, Leslie, 1793-1881
to Charles K. Gallup, esq.
Declares, "The Union as it was, in all its greatness & glory- not one state to be given up."
GLC02297.06
1776-1803
Barry, John, 1745-1803
[Certificate for distribution of naval prize money]
Signed as a captain in the navy. Blank document certifying that the bearer, aboard a ship under Barry's command, is entitled to a portion of the prize-money (from ships seized). Penciled in notes indicate the document's connection to the navy and...
GLC02297.07
20 October 1861
to Col. J. B. Finlay
Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to Finlay, who is organizing a regiment, then placing the regiment in the field under the command of another qualified officer. Recommends Colonel Samuel Morris Wickersham of Pittsburgh for the position....
GLC02297.08
1862/08/10
Eliot, S. F., fl. 1862
to Brigadier General John M. Brannan
Signed as Brigade Surgeon, 4th N.H. Vols. About health problems in his regiment.
GLC02297.09
6 October 1784
Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794
[Abraham Clark's account to Congress]
Submitted and signed by Clark, a Declaration of Independence signer, as a Continental Congressman from New Jersey. Formal account for service in Congress. Mentions that he attended Congress on: 15 November 1782-4 January 1783, 25 February 1783-25...
GLC02298
August 1857
Written after relinquishing the post of Secretary of War, defending himself against charges made by General John Wool. Davis asks that his correspondent publish his letters on the matter, in hopes of clearing his name. Davis also writes about the...
GLC02299
1802-1806
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
[Collection of 26 letters from William Ellery to his son, George Wanton Ellery. Decimalized.]
GLC02300
4 August 1802
to George Wanton Ellery
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island, to encourage him in his studies: "It is my highest wish that you should be so educated as to assist you in becoming a useful and honorable member of society; and if can give you...
GLC02300.01
16 January 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is pleased to learn that the son of his friend, Mr. Bowen, boards with George. Advises him to be studious: "Now is your time to lay a foundation for future usefulness. Time...
GLC02300.02
25 January 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Admonishes his carelessness in exposing himself to poison sumac, and warns him to avoid poisons in the future: "I wish to see you a strong, vigorous boy, not a puny effeminate...
GLC02300.03
26 March 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks George for admonishing him for forgetting to date his last letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors, and instructs him how to fold and seal letters properly....
GLC02300.04
2 May 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors. Encloses with this letter a pair of socks from Nancy. George is to bring his clothes when he visits, and...
GLC02300.05
16 June 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Mentions Dr. Pearson, a professor at Harvard College, who visited Wickford. Uses George's fishing mishap, a dogfish snapping his line, as a metaphor to teach a lesson about dog...
GLC02300.06
25 October 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter of 15 October, which had been delayed because of misdelivery. Ellery is a strong supporter of good local schools. Encourages George in his study of...
GLC02300.07
11 November 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Gives dietary advice to avoid cholic. Accuses George of writing a short letter in order to avoid errors, and tells him to "[s]tretch your wings, and...
GLC02300.08
25 May 1804
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Advises George that perseverance is necessary to succeeding in studies, and that education lays the "foundation for future reputation and usefulness." Is sorry to hear of the...
GLC02300.09
23 June 1805
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Encloses the shoes made for him by Mr. Carr. Advises that diligence and attention will enable the gradual process of knowledge acquisition. Also advises George to be pious...
GLC02300.10
20 September 1805
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is sending him Lindley Murray's abridged English grammar. Advises George to employ himself in useful activity by reading books. Reading provides comfort, instruction, and...
GLC02300.11
4 October 1805
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Mentions positive reports concerning his son's progress in mathematics and also his improved health. Notes that his own skin disorder, identified as "ascorbatic Erysipelas, or...
GLC02300.12
5 November 1805
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Discusses the barbarism and immorality of dueling. Ellery is not sure he will become involved with the North Kingston Bank. Corrects George's spelling errors. A Member of...
GLC02300.13
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