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28 April 1883
Morgan, John T. (fl. 1883)
to E. D. Goodwin re: his vehement opposition to new tariff
Written as Senator from Alabama. John Tyler Morgan argues against organized labor's support for a high protective tariff.
GLC03577
9 January 1880
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Charles A. Morton
Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Colonel Morton regarding the destruction incurred on Sherman's March to the Sea. He discusses the term "Sherman's Monuments" for the chimneys left after houses burnt down, claims that he never...
GLC03780
23 May 1898
Walker, John Grimes (1835-1907)
[Subpoena for John G. Walker to appear before the General Court in the case of A. G. Menocal]
Partially printed document signed by C.H. Lauetler as Judge Advocate. Co-signed by Secretary of the Navy, John D. Long, marking that the document was approved by the Navy Department on 27 May 1898. Summons Walker before a General Court at the Navy...
GLC03804.26
28 July 1898
Long, John Davis (1838-1915)
to John G. Walker
Typed letter on Navy Department stationery. Signed by Long as Secretary of the Navy. Written to Walker as a retired Rear Admiral. Orders him to report immediately by letter to the Secretary of War for duty "as a Naval Member of a Board organized for...
GLC03804.27
19 August 1898
Allen, Charles Herbert (1848-1934)
Typed letter on office letterhead of the Secretary of the Navy John D. Long. Written by Allen as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (on the letter his title is noted as "Acting Secretary") to Walker as a retired Rear Admiral. Asks him to go to...
GLC03804.28
3 September 1898
Typed letter on office letterhead of the Secretary of the Navy John D. Long. Written by Allen as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (on the letter his title is noted as "Acting Secretary") to Walker as a retired Rear Admiral. Asks Walker to proceed to...
GLC03804.29
30 March 1899
Typed letter on office letterhead of the Secretary of the Navy John D. Long. Written by Allen as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (on the letter his title is noted as "Acting Secretary") to Walker as a retired Rear Admiral. Says he is to regard...
GLC03804.33
7 April 1899
Davis, George Breckenridge (1847–1914)
Written by Lieutenant Colonel Davis as Deputy Judge Advocate General, Recorder to Walker as a retired Rear Admiral. Says the Court of Inquiry that was convened to investigate the beef supplied to the Army during the Spanish-American War wants to...
GLC03804.34
4 August 1899
Adee, Alvey Augustus (1842-1924)
to the Diplomatic and Consular Officers of the United States
A typed form letter written on the letterhead of the Department of State. Written by Acting Secretary of State Adee to various diplomats and consular officers. Introduces retired Rear Admiral John G. Walker as President of the Isthmian Canal...
GLC03804.35
30 December 1899
Hay, John (1838-1905)
Typed letter on Department of State letterhead signed by Hay as Secretary of State. Written to retired Rear Admiral Walker as President of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Says that President McKinley wants Senator George Peabody Wetmore's son to...
GLC03804.36
24 June 1880
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
[Order to Secretary of State to accredit James Longstreet as Minister to Ottoman Empire]
President Hayes orders Secretary of State William M. Evarts "to cause the Seal of the United States to be affixed to envelope containing letter accrediting James Longstreet as Minister President to the Ottoman Empire." Longstreet, a prominent...
GLC03843
7 December 1882
McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885)
[Letter to Perry Mason & Co.]
Discussing possible articles McClellan might write for "The Youth's Companion." McClellan has been asked to write military articles for the magazine, and discusses the style and content of the articles, which he wishes to write about famous...
GLC03853
13 July 1898
McKinley, William (1843-1901)
[Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy]
Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy. Signed by John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy and William McKinley as President of the United States. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the Bureau, Engraving, and...
GLC04002.01
10 August 1898
[Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy]
Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States and John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy. Promoted for "eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle." Docket on lower lefthand side...
GLC04002.02
12 April 1899
Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States and John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the "Bureau, Engraving &...
GLC04002.03
[Appointment of William Sampson as commissioner to meet with Spanish regarding Cuba]
Commissioning William Sampson to meet with Spanish representatives concerning their evacuation of Cuba. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States. Countersigned by J.B. Moore as acting Secretary of State. White seal on bottom...
GLC04002.04
1899, 1915
Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915)
Book and leaflet created by Washington [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC04297
1881-1885
Arthur, Chester A. (1829-1886)
Executive Mansion logbooks of retained telegrams copies: 2 incoming, 2 outgoing
GLC04354
8 December 1881 - 13 January 1883
Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Incoming Messages
GLC04354.01
19 December 1881 - 3 March 1885
Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages
GLC04354.02
3 December 1883 - 3 March 1885
GLC04354.03
7 April 1884 - 7 July 1884
Executive Mansion logbook of retained telegrams copies: Outgoing Messages (Political)
GLC04354.04
16 March 1896
Nott, Charles Cooper (1827-1916)
to Cephas Brainerd
Discusses a disagreement over which group was responsible for booking Abraham Lincoln to speak at the Cooper Institute on 27 February 1860. Lincoln was invited by the Young Men's Republican Union. States that Mr. Bowen had no influence over the...
GLC04471.05
June 1883
Two items related to William T. Sherman and Stanley Matthews [Decimalized]
GLC04492
10 June 1883
to Stanley Matthews
Discusses his retirement from Chief Commander of the Army. Feels blessed that he is 63 years old and still healthy. Reviews his army services mentioning his interest in the trans-continental railroad and his command of the army west of the...
GLC04492.01
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