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Rejected claim for widow's pension

GLC03131.15.019

Rejected claim for widow's pension

GLC03131.15.020

Circular regarding staff of the Bureau of Pensions

GLC03131.15.021

To: Mr. Hiram S. Gans.

Sending a reservation for the tickets for the dinner and asking if Mrs. Hilldring can have a seat at one of the floor tables rather than being seated at the speaker's table.

GLC06196.064

To: John H. Hilldring.

Responding to Hilldring's letter and informing Hilldring that he does not have to make reservations for the dinner since he and his wife are the guests of honor. Gans says he can arrange for Mrs. Hilldring to sit at the floor table with Mrs. Gans...

GLC06196.066

Loyalty Oath to protect Independence of South Carolina

Cosigned by George Mason, Jason & Catherine West and others.

GLC07469

to [John Maunsell]

This appears to have been sent to British General John Maunsell, who mentioned to Knox that he would pass along letters from Brett (see GLC02437.05188). References receiving a letter "with the enclosed from your brother the Clergyman." Writes, "I...

GLC02437.05186

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5 no. 221 (March 23, 1851)]

The front page of this issue is a drawing of the commanding officers at Fort Sumter, less than a month before an attack on the fort would begin the hostilities of the Civil War. The news focuses on the Union forts that have already been turned over...

GLC04661.05

Selected for the Afflicted

Includes note at the bottom saying that mother has been sick with the mumps.

GLC02744.283

Lines on the Death of a Friend

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

GLC02744.285

In Memoriam

Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.

GLC02744.289

Lines to the Portrait of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

"Why speak'st thou not, my precious one?/There as I gaze, me thinks thou might/One word from thee, my darling one,/Would fill my heart with strange delight...

GLC02744.339

Grand is thy march eternal years

Grand all the planets in their spheres/But man is mortal! full of fears/He lives to die...

GLC02744.351

to Henry Knox

Describes the wilderness of New Hampshire around Dartmouth College, commenting on its advantages and disadvantages. Discusses the college and his position with the Grammar School. Ruminates on the potential benefits of the college to society...

GLC02437.00006

Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay, of Kentucky, on taking up his compromise resolutions on the subject of slavery. Delivered in Senate, Feb. 5th & 6th, 1850. As reported by the National Intelligencer.

Printed by Stringer & Townsend. Bright yellow wrapper, as issued. Includes an advertisement for the book "Companion to the field sports of North America" on the inner front cover. Clay writes, "Look at all history- consult her pages... look at...

GLC00267.374

to Henry Knox

Letter written by William Knox to his brother Major General Knox. Makes several witty references to the length of time between their communications. Mentions the peace and says "most people here particular those in commerce are happy at it, those who...

GLC02437.02073

Col. Goddard's Headquarters

Image shows a large brick two-storey house, with a balconey and porch. Graphite inscription on verso "Dr. Bashett's House Murfreesboro, Tenn." Ink inscription on verso "Col. Goddard's H.Q. Murfreesboro, Tenn." Photographers imprint on verso: "...

GLC05111.02.1318

"Boycott Farah Pants, Viva La Huelga."

One yellow button with an illustration of a woman with her fist raised in the air and black text printed, "Boycott Farah Pants, Viva La Huelga."

GLC09844

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe advises Sylvia to take the new intake job but tells her to see a foot doctor before taking a job that requires a lot of walking. He advises her against school because she needs to get her full state of health restored, but ultimately leaves it up...

GLC09414.0776

Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the 88th Congress, Second Session.

One issue of "Congressional Record" dated February 21 1966, related to the Vietnam War. The newsletter is a transcript of a speech by Hartke given before Congress on the war in Vietnam. The speech focused on five topics; the history of our...

GLC09787.02

[Draft of inscription intended for the Robert Gould Shaw monument]

Includes hand written corrections by an unknown writer. Honors Robert Gould Shaw, who commanded the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry during the Civil War. Features excerpts from a speech delivered by Massachusetts Governor John Albion...

GLC02928.06

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Reports that Hiram Wright has been taken to the hospital with small pox and expects that he will come down with it pretty badly. Writes that he has been appointed cook for the week and discusses what he's had for dinner. He explains that the men in...

GLC07460.065

Johnny Clem, "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga"

Mounted. Ex-Greenway collection. Nice image. Signed "Very truly yours, Jns. L. Clem." Inscription on mount reads "Sergeant Johnny Clem and his autograph. Photo taken at Chicamauga, at 12 years of age and after two years os service and after promotion...

GLC05145

Cabinet Arrives

One picture dated September 14, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor arriving for a conference.

GLC09957.47

Cabinet Dinner

One picture dated March 3, 1937 depicting Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor exiting a car for a Cabinet dinner.

GLC09957.48

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Irene Jago to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated April 20, 1974. Jago is against the impeachment of President Nixon. She notes that she is a member of the Lake County Council of Republican Women.

GLC09613.02.3670.02

to Henry Knox

Signature has been clipped, but author Colonel Timothy Pickering is mentioned in the docket. Writes, "Agreeably to our mutual determination when last I had the pleasure of seeing you, I am content to receive Mr. Moses Dean again into my department...

GLC02437.01699

to John Lamb

Includes a note at bottom of verso indicating that a copy of the letter was given to Colonel Gansevort by Mr. [Samuel] Shaw. Writes, "I have repeatedly mentioned to his Excellency the situation of your regiment, but he has not yet given any...

GLC02437.01436

to James Bridge

Adams wishes to become reacquainted with his old friend from Harvard. Adams provides an outline of his history abroad since he last wrote Bridge in September 1794. He discusses travel to Holland, England, and Prussia, while serving the Unites States...

GLC00958.11

International Pamphlets, Numbers 11-20

One volume of International Pamphlets printed in New York. Item is a series of individual pamphlets printed together, related to communism. Entries include: "Social Insurance" by Grace M. Burnham; "The Paris Commune, A Story in Picture" by William...

GLC09640.092

to John G. Farnsworth

Requests a copy of his military discharge papers. Explains his enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Notes that there were several endorsements on the discharge and asks for a transcript. Written on stationary of the...

GLC02710.46.01

[Glass plates of Macaulay family members]

As per written instructions on original packing boxes (order may differ):

Catharine S. Macaulay [Graham] engraving, with birth and death dates

Captain Gregorie (married Catharine Sophia Macaulay, daughter of
Mrs. Catharine Macaulay)

Mrs. David...

GLC01795.109

to Robert Livingston re: death of Aunt Cortlandt

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01536

to Francis Preston Blair

New York Senator King informs Blair, editor of the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Globe, that he could not withdraw a book Blair requested from the Library of Congress. States that he is unable to acquire the book in the United States and asks Blair...

GLC03209.11

[to Mrs. Stanley Brown]

Addressed to Brown at Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, New York. Stamped South Pass, California.

GLC03895.04

Summons for Eliz. Ball.

Written by Gookin as a jurist in the Court of Assistants. Addressed to the Constable of Watertown, Massachusetts. Ball was accused of breach of the peace and ordered to appear at court in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Ball, wife of settler John Ball...

GLC04261

[Document regarding the estate of Hawaii's Dowager Queen Emma]

Serving as the administrator for the estate of Dowager Queen Emma, Cartwright confirms a sum of money Frank Pratt owes the estate. Also records that H. A. Wactman owes Emma's estate $1000.

GLC04730

President Lincoln's Grandaughter

Possibly Robert Lincoln's eldest daughter Mary Lincoln, born 1869. Ink inscription on verso "Miss Lincoln At 8 mos." Photographers imprint on verso: "Jno Carbutt Photographer, No 24 Washington Street, Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0066

to Henry Knox

Writes to let Knox know that upon his arrival in London, he tried to locate Mrs. Urquhart but was unable to. Thinks she might be in Jersey; does not, in fact, think she has left her husband. Comments on her situation, and the difficulty one might...

GLC02437.06729

"Bond to Mamma" [fragment]

GLC03107.04805