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10 June 1862
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott [Chas. Fredericks & Co.] [carte de visite]
As noted on back by Fredericks, the picture was taken "at West Point, N.Y., June 10, 1862," after Scott had retired.
GLC00559.12
1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Carte de visite of William H. French [Brady-Anthony]
Half-length portrait (seated?) showing one star. French is clean-shaven except for his mustache. A hand-written note on back indicates: "From Gen. Duslins [?] Album. All [?] Lincoln letters"
GLC00559.13
Carte de visite of Oliver O. Howard in dress uniform
Half-length portrait with two stars visible. Howard appears to be hiding his arm, and the shirt-sleeve has been adjusted to look full.
GLC00559.14
May 1865 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Embossed patriotic portrait of Abraham & Mary Lincoln by Alden [carte de visite]
Probably post-assassination portrait of the Lincolns, trimmed to ovals and enclosed in embossed frames surmounted by two flags and an eagle, and the great seal of the U.S. underneath. Photograph and art work by A. E. Alden.
GLC00559.15
1862 ca.
Carte de visite of John C. Fremont in civilian dress [Gurney]
This appears to be a photograph of an engraving.
GLC00559.16
Slocum, Henry Warner, 1826-1894
Carte de visite of Henry W. Slocum [Brady]
Bust only portrait. Slocum's hair is slightly disarrayed and he wears a trimmed beard.
GLC00559.17
September 30, 1798
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to James McHenry
Written during the Quasi-War with France. Discusses concerns about Democrats infiltrating and subverting the army. Washington remarks that "you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to change the principles of a profest Democrat; and that he...
GLC00581
August 25, 1795
Glenn, John, fl. 1795
to Henry Glen, Schenectady [sic]
John Glen was a NY Congressman. Also re: domestic reaction, resignation of Randolph as Sec. of State and suicide of the French counsul in Pennsylvania.
GLC00586
15 January 1862
[Presidential pardon of William L. King Jr., charged with arson, who had been admitted to bail in D.C. in March 1861, and who had failed to appear].
William L. King Jr was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because he currently was "in military service of the United States in a distant part of the country and cannot be produced," because enforcement of the bond would impoverish his aged parents, and...
GLC00589
1892
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Albumen print of Lincoln & McClellan at Antietam [published by Gardner]
Print by Moses Rice, 1892. Reproduction from a negative by Alexander Gardner, 1862. Cf. Ostendorf 66.
GLC00591
21 July 1861
[Authorization for Senator John Sherman to visit General McDowell's headquarters]
Winfield Scott authorizes Ohio Senator John Sherman to visit the headquarters of General Irvin McDowell during the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Also authorized and signed by Edward Davis Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.
GLC00593
December 24, 1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to unknown
Discusses the plans and legislative process related to the construction of the Cumberland Road, from Maryland to Ohio. Fearing that his correspondent's state legislature may be out of session before approving the project, Jefferson sends a partial...
GLC00594
February 6, 1865
to James B. Fry
Note to Provost Marshall Fry about verifying New York draft quota. Includes Lincoln's endorsement later that day recording a conversation with Fry that it cannot be done. Signed twice by Lincoln. Written on Executive Mansion letterhead.
GLC00596
May 12, 1863
to Edwin McMasters Stanton
On a small card, President Lincoln requests that Stanton, Secretary of War, "see Mr. Dole & others, about the first colored regiment. Please do the best for them you can." Location inferred from outside sources.
GLC00602
August 11, 1799
McHenry served as Sec. of War. Mentions appointment of ambassadors to France during Quasi-war and newspaper accusations by William Duane against federalist officials (in a July editorial) for supposedly accepting bribes. Humorous letter (on bribery...
GLC00604.01
June 18, 1797
Pinckney, Thomas, 1750-1828
to George Washington
Pinckey, former United States Minister to Great Britain, introduces Robert Bird of the House of Bird, Savage, and Bird of London. States that Bird hopes to pay Washington his respects at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
GLC00604.02
April 24, 1790
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
to James Madison
Sends Madison a pamphlet and requests that he protect against it being published in a newspaper. Notes that he will send copies of the pamphlet to Thomas Jefferson in the upcoming week. Also sends a sermon by Richard Price. Describes the sermon...
GLC00580
July 19, 1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to George H. Thomas
Sherman writes to General Thomas, also engaged in the Atlanta campaign. Refers to a note from General George Stoneman endorsed by Thomas, which reported the advance of troops under the command of Confederate General John Hood. Writes that he...
GLC00583
1911
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Diary of Gideon Welles
Three volume diary of Gideon Welles, with an autograph letter signed from Welles to Andrew Boyd pasted to front of first volume. The diary recounts Welles' tenure as the Secretary of the Navy. Each volume contains several illustrations of...
GLC00584
January 7, 1779
Greene, William, 1731-1809
to George Clinton
Greene, the Governor of Rhode Island, writes to Clinton, Governor of New York, to request that an embargo be lifted so that grain can be transported from New York to Rhode Island. Discusses the grain shortage because of British occupation of parts...
GLC00585
June 1864
[Ulysses S. Grant and staff after Battle of the Wilderness]
Twelve men with Grant, in front of tent, holding map. At Cold Habor, Va. Meade is seated with map on knee. Sedgewick standing at right with map, with other staff members; he was killed shortly after this picture was taken. Also included in the...
GLC00588
1858 ca.
Cole, Henry, fl. 1858-1862
Salt print photograph of Abraham Lincoln, attributed to H. H. Cole or R. M. Cole
Clean-shaven. Oval salt print. O-14 Ostendorf 14 (who suggests attribution to Roderick M. Cole of Peoria), Mellon pl. 8. This picture was widely reproduced in campaign ribbons of 1860. Attributed to Henry H. or Roderick M. Cole. (See also GLC 3950...
GLC00590
July 6, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to William Cooper
Enclosing Declaration of Independence, with personal notes to his friend and description of sabotage of a captured American ship. Cooper was town clerk of Boston.
GLC00595
August 23, 1863
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Frederick T. Dent
Written, most likely, to his brother-in-law, Frederick Dent. Replying to Dent's letter. Describes his feelings after capturing Vicksburg. States that he "wanted a little vacation" and that Julia, his wife, has to go to St. Louis. Comments that "...
GLC00597
October 14, 1784
Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794
to John Hancock
Written by von Steuben in retirement after resigning his commission in March 1784 to Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts. Says he is writing to secure his prospects for a satisfactory retirement. Says he is waiting to hear if the United States...
GLC00598
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