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1862/01/04
Kelly, James R. (fl. 1861-1862)
to Mary Kelly
He is boarding with "widows" whose husbands are in the Confederate army. He also discusses the plight of pickets and guards, and a much awaited pay.
GLC04197.10
28 June 1849
Payne, Ann (fl. 1849)
[Deed of sale for two slaves]
Possibly a copy possibly written in the hand of Lewis Carbery. Deed of sale for slaves Eliza Jones & son Sam Jones for $170 to William Fowler. Eliza, age twenty-nine, and son Sam, sixteen months, were sold on condition that Eliza be freed on Ann...
GLC04294
1 March 1900
Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915)
The Future of the American Negro
Published by Small, Maynard & Company in 1899. Inscribed in 1900 on the inner front cover to Almira Thornton Goff, wife of Lyman B. Goff, an active Republican and head of the Union Wadding Company of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Includes a photograph...
GLC04297.01
14 March 1815
Lovett, John (1761-1818)
to Stephen Van Rensselaer
Informs that the bank bill has passed. Expresses his opposition to charter of second Bank of United States being granted. Talks negatively about the methods used to get the bank bill passed. Remarks, "In these days, I find, it is a very easy thing...
GLC04309.01
circa 1923-1929
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue (1879-1957)
[Signature on White House card]
Signed as wife of Calvin Coolidge, United States President 1923-1929. Circa dates based on the dates of Coolidge's presidency.
GLC04353.11
1870/05/16
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
To Miss Zielin
Inviting her to lunch at the White House. [see .016]
GLC04360.015
Grant, Julia Dent (1826-1902)
Requesting her assistance in "receiving" guests after tomorrow's lunch. [see .015]
GLC04360.016
1875/11/18
To: Paymaster General.
Inviting the Paymaster general and Mrs. Alvord to dinner at the White House.
GLC04360.017
1876/02/11
To: Honorable and Mrs. Townsend
Engraved invitation. Inviting them to dinner at the White House
GLC04360.018
1865/10/25
Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895)
To: Spaulding
Mrs. Grant has received the jewelry Spaulding sent her. He writes that Grant said he thought the ornament might have been carved from "the wood of the tree under which Col. Babcock found Gen. Lee near the Appomattox C.H. when sent after Lee to come...
GLC04360.036
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