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6 January 1888
Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919
to W. J. Bruce
Thanks him for sending a copy of a book. States he will reimburse him for the cost. Edmunds has struck "Senate Chamber" from the stationery.
GLC02504.13
1838/02/01
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841
to Hon. C. Morris re: copy of congressional journals and documents
Forsyth writes that the journals intended for Marietta College would be forwarded.
GLC02504.17
18 March 1854
Hale, John P., 1806-1873
to Charles Summer
Hale, a New Hampshire State Senator and noted abolitionist, introduces Mr. Vanderbilt (possibly William Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius) of New York City to Summer, a noted abolitionist. States that Vanderbilt will soon visit Washington, D.C.
GLC02504.21
4 December 1872
Hoar, George Frisbie, 1826-1904
to unknown
Hoar, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, discusses a political election with an unknown recipient. States "I do not know the votes in my district ... My opponent's name is George F. Verry. I do not think that anybody knows his...
GLC02504.22
13 October 1936
Hoover, J. Edgar, 1895-1972
to D. T. Schoonover
Thanks him for commending his speech entitled, "True Costs of Crime." Signed as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Addressed to Schoonover as Dean of Marietta College, Ohio.
GLC02504.23
25 May 1785
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
to John Fitzgerald
Lee, a United States diplomat, discusses financial matters with Fitzgerald, George Washington's former aide-de-camp. Requests information regarding money he invested for his brother, Richard Henry Lee, in the Potomac Canal project.
GLC02504.26
20 December 1837
Legare, Hugh Swinton, 1797-1843
to James T. Austin
Possibly to James Trecothick Austin, a Massachusetts resident active in local politics. Thanks Austin for a copy [of a speech or an article]. Notes that the topic of the speech (possibly related to anti-slavery) will soon bring trouble on the...
GLC02504.27
3 July 1817
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859
to Joseph Gales
Written by Rush as acting Secretary of State to Gales as a co-editor of the Washington National Intelligencer newspaper. Mentions an enclosed paper (not included) that contains an anecdote of President James Monroe. Says he knows it is correct, but...
GLC02504.33
4 March 1850
Soule, Pierre, 1801-1870
to Thomas Ritchie
Senator Soule transmits resolutions (not included) passed by the Louisiana Senate 20 February to Ritchie, editor of "The Union," a Washington, D.C. newspaper. Believes the resolutions will be passed by the House.
GLC02504.34
2 June 1846
Thurman, Allen Granberry, 1813-1895
to George Bancroft
Ohio Representative Thurman recommends Thomas Henry Looker for the position of midshipman to Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. This document also includes Ohio Senator Allen's recommendation and signature.
GLC02504.36
11 May 1880
Waite, Morrison R., 1816-1888
to George F. Edmunds
Apologizes for interrupting Senator Edmunds during a senate debate in order to do an interview. Explains that there was a misunderstanding over whether or not Edmunds was engaged in the debate.
GLC02504.38
6 May 1913
White, Edward D., 1845-1921
to W. H. R. Alexander
Declines to advise Alexander on the purchase of law book.
GLC02504.40
24 June 1820
Wirt, William, 1772-1834
to Thomas Jefferson
Written by Wirt as Attorney General of the United States to Jefferson in retirement. Letter of introduction for Colonel Allen M. Lane, who was recently given a land bounty by Virginia for his services in the Revolution. Says the testimonials of his...
GLC02504.41
10 February 1891
Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893
to Fennelon Brown
Secretary of State Blaine writes to Chief Clerk of the State Department Brown telling him to "send to White House treaty with paper prepared yesterday in connection therewith." Blaine's memorandum is written in ink. The date on the piece is in...
GLC02504.43
26 May 1809
Bayard, James Asheton, 1767-1815
Written by Delaware Senator Bayard to an unknown recipient. Says as he left Kent (probably Kent County, Delaware) he saw Mr. Bobbet and communicated with him upon the subject the recipient wanted discussed. Bobbet's disposition toward the suggestion...
GLC02505.03
30 June 1870
Carpenter, Matthew Hale, 1824-1881
to Ulysses S. Grant
Signed by United States Senators Carpenter, Timothy Otis Howe, and Representative David Atwood, all from Wisconsin. Docketed by President Grant. The three Congressmen "earnestly recommend Hon James C. Hopkins, of Madison Wisconsin to be appointed...
GLC02505.05
10 August 1849
Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856
to Zachary Taylor
Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to...
GLC02505.08
4 February 1847
Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865
to James A. Briggs
Ohio Senator Corwin informs Briggs that he showed Mr. W. an article in the Cleveland, Ohio newspaper, The Plain Dealer. Refers to an enclosed note from Mr. W. (not included). Informs Briggs that debate regarding the "3 Million Appropriation Bill"...
GLC02505.11
19 April 1819
Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834
to Richard H. Wilde
Written by Crawford as Secretary of Treasury in the Monroe Administration to Wilde, a famous scholar, poet and lawyer from Georgia. Wilde served as a Congressman 1815-1817. Crawford was writing a letter of introduction for Moses Young, one of the...
GLC02505.12
12 October 1802
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
to David Harris
Discusses his attempt to ascertain the fee that should be paid to Luther Martin, a lawyer, by comparing the case to others. States that as far as he can ascertain, the highest fee ever given to a "gentleman of the bar" by the Treasury was to...
GLC02505.19
20 August 1777
Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790
[Receipt recording George Washington's repayment of a loan]
Harrison, Secretary to General George Washington, confirms Washington's repayment. Harrison writes from Neshaminy Camp, Pennsylvania.
GLC02505.22
26 May 1884
Ingersoll, Robert G., 1833-1899
to Mr. Riblay
Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.
GLC02505.25
3 July 1797
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Sylvanus Bourne
Serving as Secretary of State, Pickering responds to a letter received Bourne. Relates some of President John Adams' diplomatic appointments, including Bourne's appointment as Consul General for the Batavian Republic. Informs Bourne of the...
GLC02505.36
30 December 1824
Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839
to George W. Featherstonhaugh
Asks about acquiring "a quantity of tares" and mentions that "poor [Henry] Clay is quite low-spirited." Van Rensselaer cast the deciding ballot for John Quincy Adams in the 1825 House vote for President (1824 election) held shortly after this letter...
GLC02505.40
10 September 1844
Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869
to Thomas C. Reynolds
Walker, a United States Senator from Mississippi, relates that he has not received an abolition pamphlet to which Reynolds previously referred. Mentions another pamphlet, also pertaining to abolition, and notes the importance of its circulation....
GLC02505.41
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