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6 June 1912
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
[Tribute to Abraham Lincoln]
Address regarding Mr. Lincoln's success which Wilson sees as proof that Americans can succeed regardless of their birth and social class.
GLC02786
27 July 1944
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to Mamie Eisenhower
Signed "Ike" and addressed to "My darling." Expresses his happiness at receiving a long letter from her. Comments that he has not heard from their son John. Mentions being interrupted often by staff and by a telephone call from P.M. [Prime...
GLC02788
1864 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Carte de visite of Alfred Pleasanton]
Signed as Major General on image and verso. Brady imprint on verso.
GLC02790
1865 ca.
[Carte de visite of Orville B. Willcox]
Signed as Brevet Major General.
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J. Gurney & Son
[Carte de visite of W. W. Averell]
Signed as Brigadier General.
GLC02792
1792-1980
The Personal side of the Presidency: 120 letters and documents [decimalized]
GLC02793
1798/06/21
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to inhabitants...of Bedford, Pa re: speech on unity, with William Bingham letter
Signed as President, acknowledging receipt of their call for unity & noting that "Unanimity in all things is never to be expected."
GLC02793.007
1799/07/07
to James McHenry re: War Department's fiscal needs
Written as President to his Secretary of War. Numbered at top 173.
GLC02793.008
1824 ca.
Jackson, Rachel, fl. 1824
Pendant miniature of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel, attributed to Mary C. Strobel
Oval watercolor miniature on ivory, accompanying letter, preserved by the descendants of Mary Eastin Polk, said to have painted by Mary Catherine Strobel. Published in Jackson papers, vol. 4
GLC02793.019.02
1872/08/23
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Lucius S. Felt re: insurance on home in Galena, Ill.
Written as President during his re-election campaign. Grant also mentions the possibility of repairing the house should he be defeated.
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7 September 1872
to Mr. Eastin
Written as President, Grant asks Eastin to reconsider his resignation from the office of Special Sergeant of the Police Department. Grant's father, Jesse, constantly sought advantage from his son's positions and placed him in difficult positions.
GLC02793.041
1875/09/09
to Adolph E. Borie re: requesting purchase of yellow cord cigar lighters
Written as President
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27 March 1834
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
to D. Williams
Replies to a letter from Williams, a Boston lawyer, sent on 3 March 1834. Discusses the advantages gained by merchants and manufacturers due to "the cheapness of internal exchange."
GLC02505.43
1846/07/31
Winthrop, Robert C., 1809-1894
to McClintock Young re: debt owed to sculptor Horatio Greenough
Written as Representative, to Young, in the Treasury Department. Greenough sculpted the famous (notorious) Washington statue in the capital which he completed in 1841. He also did numerous private commissions.
GLC02505.44
16 June 1781
Sumter, Thomas, 1734-1832
to Nathanael Greene
Written by the partisan fighter Brigadier General Sumter, known as the "Carolina Gamecock," to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Sumter had refused to formally join Greene's command, but was assiting him in the...
GLC02507
1894 ca.
Prince Studio
[Cabinet photograph of William F. Cody]
Signed by Cody with "W.F. Cody" and "Buffalo Bill." Shown in a suit with a full white mustache and a beard growing only from his chin. Taken by Prince Studio, 31 Union Square, New York, and Penn. Ave & 11th St. Washington, D.C.
GLC02508.04
1874/04/06
Cushman, Charlotte, fl. 1874
to Gardner Rand re: a request for a reading in Troy, mentioning $500 fee
GLC02508.05
3 September 1898
Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910
to Oliver C. Sabin
Thanks him for his vindication of Christian Science in his "interesting Washington News letter." Adds, "we are about to start a weekly newspaper in Boston, but I see no reason for its conflicting in the least with the circulation of your paper."
GLC02509.05
28 November 1826
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
to Charles Bulfinch
Listing titles for Trumbull's four existing Revolutionary War paintings in the rotunda of the Capitol and four he proposed to create for the rotunda's empty recesses. The extant paintings depicted Independence Day, Saratoga, York Town, and Annapolis...
GLC02510
1834/02/07
King, William R., 1786-1853
to R. J. Gordon
States that after a delay by the Treasury Department, he has obtained an order requiring "the district attorney to attend to the taking of the depositions" regarding the loss of money on board a steamboat. An audit by Mr. Elliott may resolve the...
GLC02512.07
3 Febraury 1916
Marshall, Thomas, 1913-1921
to Edwin F. Husi
Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."
GLC02512.08
1892/07/18
Morton, Levi P., 1824-1920
to F. H. Barrett re: autograph collection of all Vice Presidents
Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber." The collection includes all the "Vice-Presidents of the United States with the exception of Elbridge Gerry and myself." [vice presidents]
GLC02512.09
1906/11/06
Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912
to Mr. French re: relative to Mr. French's party loyalty
Written on stationery of the House of Representatives. Thanks French for being "at the polls today" and concludes "Your Party loyalty has stood the test always...." [vice presidents]. See photograph of James Sherman in GLC02512.11.02.
GLC02512.11.01
1893/12/07
Stevenson, Adlai, fl. 1893
to J.C. Green re: a letter of thanks
Written on printed stationery "Vice-President's Chamber" [vice presidents]
GLC02512.12
5 December 1816
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818
to Richard Rush
A friendly letter of introduction, revealing the intimacy between the Adams and Rush families. Adams was introducing Reverend Coleman, who was going to Washington to carry the presidential electoral votes from Massachusetts and to vacation as well...
GLC02515
1801/06/08
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to Ephraim Kirby re: forwarding a letter, long delayed, to President Jefferson
Written as Vice President. Kirby was a prominent Connecticut lawyer.
GLC02520
1835/08/21
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Henry Toland
Jackson agrees to pay the debt that his adopted son, Andrew Jackson Jr., owes on furniture that he had purchased two years earlier. Jackson adopted his son as an infant from his wife's brother and sister-in-law, Severn and Elizabeth Rucker. His...
GLC02527
9 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Amnesty proclamation and third annual message of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States ...
Title continues, " ... read in Congress, December 9, 1863." Early printing of the Amnesty Oath of December 8, 1863 which offered pardons to Confederates who would take a loyalty oath to the Constitution and to the Union of States. His third annual...
GLC02536
1813/09/20
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Henry Dearborn
President Madison writes to General Dearborn, commander of the United States army during the War of 1812, to discuss war plans and British policy. He also mentions problems with Massachusetts Governor Caleb Strong, who had refused to call out...
GLC02538
20 September 1800
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Rufus King
Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...
GLC02539
26 April 1809
Wolcott, Oliver, Jr., 1760-1822
to Mr. Willings & Francis
Insurance premium for voyage to China.
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3 June 1846
Wright, Silas, 1795-1847
to C. M. Lawrence
Wright, a former New York Senator, recommends Edward Rowan to Lawrence, a New York Customs Collector, for a position in the Customs House. States that Rowan is also recommended by Charles Ruggles, a County Court Judge.
GLC02505.46
1799/07/31
Yates, Robert, 1738-1801
[Request of payment for services]
Request for payment from New York State relating to his service as a Commissioner settling the Onondago military claims.
GLC02505.47
6 February 1876
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to James Osgood
Writes to her publisher concerning reprinting her early book, "The Mayflower," for the benefit of "a great fair...at my brothers church in Brooklyn for the 'Mayflower Mission' supported by Plymouth Church for the care of the poor in a destitute...
GLC02506
1834-1902
Theater and Entertainment: 8 Letters and Documents [decimalized]
GLC02508
14 January 1865
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893
to Col. Adam Badeau
Writes that the only spare room he has is for the Clarkes and the spare bed for John Wilkes. Remarks that Badeau is a bit sensitive. States that he will go downtown to visit Badeau soon. Includes a card with Edwin Booth's signature and is dated...
GLC02508.01
1834/01/05
Booth, Junius Brutus, 1821-1883
to unknown
Has learned that a valuable possession left with the recipient has been destroyed. Threatens to sue for five hundred dollars if the destroyed foot is not returned to him, his agent David Paul Brown or Mr. Duffy, the manager of the Arch Street...
GLC02508.02
1896/02/05
Cody, William F., 1846-1917
to Mr. Fulmer
Requests two seats for tonight's performance by Mr. Drew.
GLC02508.03
1844/01/25
Forrest, Edwin, fl. 1844
to F. C. Weymss re: sending actor's parts by express
GLC02508.06
1902/02/02
Jefferson, Joseph, 1829-1905
to Charles Welch re: photograph as Rip Van Winkle
GLC02508.07
1897/03/07
MacDowell, Edward A., fl. 1897
to Mr. Henderson re: special illustrations of orchestral combinations needed
The illustrations were needed for a lecture. The postcard is dated 5 December 1908.
GLC02508.08
1702-1898
Eighteenth and nineteenth century religious leaders. See decimalized entries.
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11 November 1702
Stevenson, Thomas, fl. 1702
to Edward Hyde, Lord Cornbury
Signed by J. Rodman, Thomas Stevenson, John Way and William Bickley. Written by a group of New York Quakers "to the Governor." Contains a petition on the deprivation of voting rights for the members of the House of Representatives in Queens County...
GLC02509.01
19 July 1869
Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887
Encloses an article. Mentions the New York Ledger.
GLC02509.02
9 December 1843-1866
Campbell, Alexander, 1788-1866
to L. H. Campbell
Writing to his wife, he encloses a letter to be "sent to the printing office to Mr. McDermot or Mr. Pendleton immediately." Campbell was the principal founder of the Disciples of Christ. From 1830 onward many of his short pieces first were printed...
GLC02509.03
13 March 1852
Channing, William Ellery, 1817-1901
to George Roberts
Was much affected by his editorial today on barbarism. Questions the veracity of the piece and suggests that if Roberts can provide evidence to his readers, this would create such indignation that it would "put an end to these atrocities." In a p.s...
GLC02509.04
2 March 1860
Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860
to Amory D. Mayo
Mott declines Mayo's offer to give a sermon in his church in Albany. Mott has previously obligations; she remains open to the idea.
GLC02509.06
28 February 1860-1904
Murray, W.H.H., 1840-1904
to Buck
Informs him that he is traveling in England and is in a position to be well informed about current conditions there. Will write to him, and leaves the remuneration to him. Advises him not to print his letters until such time as he has done...
GLC02509.07
22 March 1848
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
to Signore Mancinelli
Hopes that Mancinelli remembers him. Writes to introduce Dr. Loring, who is visiting Rome. Congratulates Mancinelli "on having so noble a Pope. Protestants as we are, we will all shout, Viva Papa Pio IX." Supposes that Mancinelli knows his American...
GLC02509.08
1 March 1837
Smith, Joseph, 1805-1844
[Ten dollar bank note of Kirtland Safety Society Bank, payable to W. Parish].
Also signed by President of the Bank Sidney Rigdon. Numbered 1493. Printed from plates obtained in Philadelphia from Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty. The Kirtland Safety Society Anti-Banking Company, which issued the notes, attempted without...
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