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1915/02/04
Mosby, John S. (1833-1916)
to: Sam Chapman
anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.
GLC03921.49
20 May 1834
United States. Congress (23d, 1st session : 1834). House.
Congressional report on regulating the Indian Department and map of Western Territory [Decimalized .01-.02]
This collection contains a map previously bound inside the book, 4132.01. The map is housed with size 3 manuscripts.
GLC04132
Regulating the Indian Department
House report submitted by Horace Everett, a representative from Vermont. Contains tables and documents related to United States treaty obligations, removal of Native Americans, and missionary work. Bound in back is a large folding map of the Indian...
GLC04132.01
1843
Smet, Pierre-Jean de (1801-1873)
Letters and sketches: with a narrative of a year's residence among the Indian tribes of the Rocky Mountains
Published by M. Fithian. Dedication included on the inside front cover to the Sisters of St. John's Asylum from Father Felix Joseph Barbelin. Smet records his journey past Chimney Rock, Nebraska, along the Missouri River, travelling as far as Fort...
GLC04145
17 March 1858
Moore, John (1826-1907)
to James Kelly
Describes considerable suffering and deprivations experienced while preparing for armed conflict with the Mormons. Mentions discontent among the "ambitious young men in the army" because of a rumor that President James Buchanan made overtures to...
GLC04194.07
22 February 1862
to Mary Moore Kelly
He refers to the Sanitary Commission's pretentious movement, and complains about their nurses. Laments the fact that while he and the Army medical department do all the work, and the government pays all the costs, they receive all the criticism while...
GLC04195.03
1862/02/02
Kelly, James R. (fl. 1861-1862)
to Mary Kelly
Discusses miserably wet weather and deep mud. He believes "Providence" brought the bad weather to keep them from being slaughtered in battle. He criticizes Washington for the slow conduct of the war and believes that newspapers are making up battles...
GLC04197.16
1861
H.H. Lloyd & Co.
Lloyd's new political chart, 1861
Full title: "Lloyd's New Political Chart, 1861. With a Map of the United States, Showing the Free States, Border Slave States, Cotton States, and Territories, in Different Colors." Compiled and published by H.H. Lloyd & Co.'s Agents' General Depot...
GLC04243
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
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
10 August 1789
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Samuel Huntington re: forwarding act of Congress (not present) on state debts
GLC04467
1990
Carter, Keith (1948-)
George Washington
One photograph entitled, "George Washington," taken by Keith Carter dated 1990. Image is of a young Black boy holding a gilt-framed print of Gilbert Stuart's "Athenaeum," a portrait of President George Washington.
GLC04502
1836
American Anti-Slavery Society (1836)
Slave Market of America.
American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...
GLC04557
Gottshall, Samuel G. (1841-1902)
[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]
An unbound manuscript signed. Entries run from 11 July to 31 December. Throughout the diary, Gottshall describes his march through Baltimore, Maryland, his arrival in Washington D.C. following the Second Bull Run, soldiering, camp life, and...
GLC04564.01
circa 1860-1870
Men of Mark Publishing Co.
[Portrait of John William Flinn]
Engraving of John William Flinn, noted as published by Men of Mark Publishing Co. located in Washington D.C.
GLC04573.14
18 March 1862
Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842)
to Louise Walbridge
Walbridge describes Washington D.C. and includes a lengthy descriptions of an equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson, capitol building and its statues, the paintings in the dome, and its ventilation system.
GLC04663.01
circa 1948
Chase-Statler (fl. 1948)
[Portrait of Harry S. Truman signed to Norman Taurog]
One undated portrait of Harry S. Truman. Image is of Truman seated at a desk signing a document. Signed "Kindest regards to Norman Taurog / Harry Truman."
GLC04675.07
8 May 1922
Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)
to Martin B. Madden
Transmitting the report of the Director of the Budget for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1922, "prepared in response to...House Resolution 285," to an Illinois congressman. Discusses reductions in government costs and expenditures and concludes that...
GLC04678
23 May 1785
to Burwell Bassett
Mentions that he would have enjoyed seeing him at Richmond if it had been possible. Remarks that an artist, Mr. Pine, was at Mount Vernon and had to wait for him to return to do his historical painting. Comments on the engagement of his nephew...
GLC04709
25 December 1886
Mahone, William (1826-1895)
to E. F. Strickland
Mahone replies to correspondence from Reverend Strickland in Des Moines, Iowa. Notes that he has not forgotten Strickland's former request. Writes, "I would hope the God given Spirit of Liberty may never tire- not before, its blessings are freely...
GLC04733
1877/11/16
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
Repeal of the Resumption Law, Speech of... [monetary policy]
Printed by R.O. Polkinshorn.
GLC04744
17 January 1817
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to William Plumer
Regarding the European feeling that Americans shall "become dangerous members of the Society of Nations." Naval Victories, state of Barbary (fighting the pirates of Barbary and Algiers rather than giving them tribute), enemies everywhere, few...
GLC04755
[1873]/10/19
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
to John E. Williams re: solving banking crisis, Panic of 1873
Grant writes in part: "Cannot the bank presidents be brought together & resolve to aid each other?"
GLC04784
no date
Unknown
[Engraving of James Monroe]
Portrait engraving of James Monroe, shown from chest up. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.
GLC04823.03
1835
Durand, A.B. (fl. 1835)
James Monroe
Engraving of James Monroe, shown from waist up. Text beneath the image reads "Eng. by A.B. Durand, from the Painting by J. Vanderlyn in the City Hall New York." Features James Monroe's signature below the title. Text beneath signature reads "Entered...
GLC04823.04
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