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13 February 1892
Nicolay, John G. (1832-1901)
to F.N. Barrett
Thanks him for an extract of Gerrit Smith's comment on Abraham Lincoln. Mentions a problem with his eyesight.
GLC02490.12
6 January 1888
Edmunds, George F. (1828-1919)
to W. J. Bruce
Thanks him for sending a copy of a book. States he will reimburse him for the cost. Edmunds has struck "Senate Chamber" from the stationery.
GLC02504.13
11 May 1880
Waite, Morrison R. (1816-1888)
to George F. Edmunds
Apologizes for interrupting Senator Edmunds during a senate debate in order to do an interview. Explains that there was a misunderstanding over whether or not Edmunds was engaged in the debate.
GLC02504.38
10 February 1891
Blaine, James Gillespie (1830-1893)
to Fennelon Brown
Secretary of State Blaine writes to Chief Clerk of the State Department Brown telling him to "send to White House treaty with paper prepared yesterday in connection therewith." Blaine's memorandum is written in ink. The date on the piece is in...
GLC02504.43
26 May 1884
Ingersoll, Robert G. (1833-1899)
to Mr. Riblay
Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.
GLC02505.25
circa 1894
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
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
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
1893/12/07
Stevenson, Adlai
to J.C. Green re: a letter of thanks
Written on printed stationery "Vice-President's Chamber" [vice presidents]
GLC02512.12
1889/01/14
Sherman, John
to M. A. Wright re: possibility of appointing southerners to Benjamin Harrison's cabinet
On Senate stationery. Senator Sherman does not feel at liberty "to advise Gen Harrison as to his cabinet," but hopes he will include some Southerners. John Sherman (1823-1900), William Tecumseh's brother was a prominent US Senator from Ohio (1861...
GLC02691.10
6 March 1893
Unknown
How the Treasury is Robbed and No Load in that Barrel
Article discusses the problem they have on their hands with the duplication of bonds and treasury notes. Currently there is no method of preventions and they've had to pay millions in redemption. The other side talks about taxes and how farmers are...
GLC02691.12.02
30 April 1898
Smith, Michael Hoke (1855-1931)
Map of the World Showing the Points at Which the War is In Progress
Map shows the miles between ports found in locations such as Japan, San Francisco, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Cape Verde, Liverpool, New York, Washington D.C., Hong Kong, and the Phillipines. Lists the names of all the ships in the fleet at the...
GLC02691.12.08
19 February 1883
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Mary Audenreid
Writes to the widow of his aide-de-camp during the Civil War, Joseph Crain Audenreid, listing their theater and opera engagements. "I supposed you have in mind ... that on Saturday next you & I are to hear [Adelina] Pattie in the matinee 2PM."...
GLC02692
14 November 1892
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
to E.K. May
Discusses reform for hardened criminals. Wants as much reform as possible, but those not able to reform should stay in prison indefinitely - "no cure no release."
GLC00118.01.01
7 April 1883
to C. E. Blair
Former President Hayes thanks Professor Blair for sending an article discussing the Civil War battle at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Corrects misinformation contained within the article, stating "The firing on Sumter in Charleston Harbor began...
GLC00162.04
30 March 1896
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908)
to George F. Parker
Declines invitation to a celebration of Shakespeare's birthday. Expresses his appreciaton for the works of Shakespeare and writes "[s]urely if English speech supplies the token of united efforts for the good ...we will do well to fittingly honor the...
GLC00162.06
circa 1896
[Cabinet card photograph of Grover Cleveland]
Backboard signed by Cleveland under photograph. Formal portrait, facing out, with head looking left. Mounted on rectangular board with a red border and "Arony"(?) printed also in red in the lower left corner, with the address 87 Union Sqr, N.Y. in...
GLC00162.07
17 March 1896
U. G. Duffield & Co. (1896)
[William McKinley]
Bas-relief photograph. Bust portrait, facing right. Signed on the lower portion of the frame. Tag glued onto the back of the frame with torn lower left corner. Typed on tag: Bas-relief Photographs/ U. G. Duffield & Co.,/ General Agents,/ [O]dd...
GLC00162.12
September 1878 - December 1888
Porter, Fitz-John (1822-1901)
Collection of Porter letters [Decimalized .01-.14]
Most of the letters in this collection are to Captain (sometimes Colonel) Julius Walker Adams, a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams. Porter discusses the reevaluation of his conduct at Second Manassas by a special commission in...
GLC00214.02
17 September 1878
to Colonel Julius Walker Adams
Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the...
GLC00214.02.01
07 May 1879
to Captain Julius Walker Adams
Discusses President Rutherford B. Hayes actions concerning his case. Remarks "I had not heard of any efforts to prevent the President acting on my matter... nor do I believe that any such efforts would have any influence even if made." Wonders...
GLC00214.02.05
16 May 1879
Sends money for a subscription to Adams's paper "The Engineering News". Mentions Major Gardner has been asked to officially submit the report on his case. Writes, "You asked Pope to deliver the address to Cadets -- [Jon] & Sherman?" Written on...
GLC00214.02.06
11 July 1881
Mentions a past event involving Senator Henry Moore Teller in which Porter had been banned from residing in the Colorado Territory by an individual who hoped to please Secretary of War Stanton and [John] Pope; both men were enemies of Porter. At the...
GLC00214.02.10
14 February 1887
to Charles Guy Warden
General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, instructs Warden to wish his father, author Robert Bruce Warden, luck in a literary undertaking. Indicates that R. Warden's project involves Salmon P. Chase, who had served as Secretary of the...
GLC00214.02.11
30 December [1878]
Porter discusses his case. Notes that Adams's friend, Thomas Church Haskell Smith, testified against him. Relates that Major Gardner requested documents from the War Department regarding Generals George McClellan, William Buel Franklin, and Henry...
GLC00214.02.14
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