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[1866 ca.]
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
to Gideon Welles re: introduction for P. B. Fonda of Illinois with autograph env
GLC04282
16 April 1872
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
to unknown
He is against the renomination of Grant, "believing him entirely unworthy." He also writes that Grant has "little thought for the colored race" and freedmen. re: attacking Grant's nomination
GLC04324
11 May 1875
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to J.C. Bancroft Davis
General Sherman writes to U.S. Minister to Germany to introduce Colonel George B. Corkhill, the editor of the Washington Chronicle, who was traveling in Europe. He comments "out here on the Mississippi we don't fear Kaiser or Pope." Further comments...
GLC04353.09
1866 March/July
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
[Ulysses S. Grant]
Taken at Brady's Washington studio sometime between Mar 9 1866 and July 25. Signed on verso by James Grant Wilson.
GLC04358
1866 August ca.
Probably taken at Brady's Washington studio sometime after July 25, 1866.
GLC04359
1876/04/27
Grant, Ulysses S. Jr. (1852-1929)
To: General J.E. Hawley
Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant
GLC04360.001
1869/03/22
Grant, Jesse Root (1794-1873)
Untitled
Written by Jesse Grant (Ulysses' father) in a shaky hand. Denying a recommendation. "I can not fully endorse Mr. Brainard as a man entitled to the president['s] confidence for judgment Integrity & veracity." [see#31. Brainard recommended a Mr...
GLC04360.002
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
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