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12 October 1897
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908)
to Fitzhugh Lee
To Fitzhugh Lee as U.S. Consul General to Havana, asking Lee to aid a New York doctor in obtaining legal proof of his brother's death in Cuba.
GLC09259
Washington, George (1732-1799)
[Later copy of a letter August 24, 1782 letter to Lord Stirling]
"My Lord: I thank you for naming a gentleman for the officer of Commissary of Prisoners...I thank you, also for the loan of the History of Jno. Sobeiski...If your Lordship is done with the map of Staten Island, I should be glad to have it returned as...
GLC09069
1888/06
Livingston, J.
Copy of Robert Livingston's voyage journal of 28 April 1673
Docketed "Copy. 'Journal of my Voyage coming out April 28th 1673.' The original in my possession many years - lost. disappeared mysteriously - JL June/88." Transcription is not entirely faithful as several words and phrases are omitted in this copy...
GLC03107.00006
22 October 1895
Extradition of Gilbert Coutant, charged with larceny (c/s Edwin F. Uhl)
Partly printed document signed as President and countersigned by Uhl as Acting Secretary of State. Written to Henry M. Howell of Canada.
GLC02784
15 March 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
[Appointment of A.M. Kimball as alternate commissioner for treaty anniversary]
Certificate appointing A.M. Kimball to act as Alternate Commissioner of an "international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine," to be held in New York City in 1883. The exhibition would mark the "one hundredth...
GLC02783.01
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
7 May 1881
McClellan, George Brinton (1826-1885)
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Writes from Gramercy Park. Informs Hunt of his upcoming European vacation. States "I am very sorry to hear that there are any intimations of retiring you next year- more on account of the good of the service than your own- except in the matter of...
GLC02382.070
20 July 1878 to 31 December 1878
Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917)
Memorandum book of E.R. Archer
Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of...
GLC01896.161
4 August 1878 to 1 OCtober 1878
[Copy book of E.R. Archer]
"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and friends. The index of letters copied on the inside front cover indicates a much longer list of correspondence [and a longer journey] than is presently...
GLC01896.162
12 January 1880
Lawton, Alexander Robert (1818-1896)
to Henry W. Cleveland
Cleveland is in the process of applying for appointment as British Consul and has asked Lawton for a recommendation. Lawton questions his own former position as Quarter Master in the Confederacy would not aid the application.
GLC01941
8 July 1898
Bates, John C. (1842-1919)
to Joseph Wheeler
Bates writes, from "in front [of] Santiago," "I have swung my line forward so that it is now along the bluff next to the city. Am holding the 9th Mass. to cover any turning movement the enemy might make around my left flank. It was my intention, as...
GLC01650
15 July 1879
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
to Mrs. M.A. Bosbyshell
Douglass cannot help Mrs. Bosbyshell obtain the postage stamps she asked for. Advises her to apply to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the President of Liberia, or the Post Master General of Bolivia.
GLC01467
circa 1878
Custer, Elizabeth B. (1842-1933)
to Mary F. Stoughton
Congratulates Stoughton on the appointment of her husband, Edwin W. Stoughton, to U.S. Minister to Russia (served from 1878-1879). Wishes her well on her trip and asks to be remembered to their Russian friends, particularly Admiral Poisson. In a...
GLC00785
18 February 1898
McKinley, William (1843-1901)
to Czar Nicholas II
Telegram thanking Czar Nicholas for condolences he had offered for the sinking of the USS Maine. Typed on Department of State telegram letterhead. Stamped "2d Assistant Secretary, Feb 18 1898."
GLC00782.16
9 January 1894
Sinclair, Arthur (fl. 1880-1894)
to John McIntosh Kell
Promises to send the papers of the deceased Captain Evan P. Jones to Kell. Mentions that he had been corresponding with Jones about the C.S.S. Alabama "when death called him away." Tells Kell that "you would be pleased, and no doubt gratified to...
GLC00684.19
20 October 1899
Galt, Francis L. (1831-1915)
Writes to congratulate Kell on his daughter's marriage and to request help in finding his own son a job in business. Mentions "the Charleston Reunion last spring" and a circular he has received from one of the men who attended, who intends to...
GLC00684.20
13 June 1898
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain (1819-1901)
to Ronald
Thanks Ronald for a cup he sent for her Jubilee. Hopes to see him when she returns to Windsor. Written on black-bordered Osborne royal stationery.
GLC00496.259
10 July 1884
Reply to letter of condolence for Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany. Expresses self-pity and adds an inspirational poem (page 2). Sees this as a pilgrimage to inner strength. Written on Windsor Castle black-bordered stationery. Leopold, Queen...
GLC00496.096
17 December 1880
A letter of condolence. Written on Windsor Castle black-bordered stationery.
GLC00496.093
21 December 1880
Regarding proposed memorial and funeral. Written on Osborne black-bordered stationery.
GLC00496.094
26 December 1880
Regarding funeral service and burial. Reminisces about deceased daughter and husband. Eulogizes Constance, recipient's mother. Written on black-bordered stationery
GLC00496.095
1882
Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims
Rules of the court of commissioners of Alabama claims
Printed rules established for the court overseeing the "Alabama Claims," as well as the law that created this court. Also includes the treaty with Britain and subsequent arbitration that preceded this court. During the Civil War, British firms...
GLC00267.222
1890
Kurz & Allison
Battle of New Orleans
Published by Kurz & Allison at 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Depicts General Andrew Jackson, on a white horse, leading his troops in the defense of New Orleans on 8 January 1815, the last major battle of the War of 1812. The American troops are...
GLC00249.01
02 November 1898
to William R. Day
Discusses Beriah Wilkins', the owner and editor of the Washington Post, upcoming trip to Paris. Tells Day that Wilkins is not seeking employment but does want to be of help, if he can be. Written on Executive Mansion letterhead. Day was president...
GLC00162.11
1 September 1891
Harrison, Benjamin (1833-1901)
to Roberto Sacasa
Signed by Harrison as President and William Fisher Wharton as Secretary of State. Informs Sacasa, President of Nicaragua, that Romualdo Pacheco will no longer serve as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Nicaragua due...
GLC00162.08
07 October 1898
Discusses having met with Beriah Wilkins, the owner and editor of the Washington Post, who wants to be sent to Paris and attached to the U.S. Peace Commission. Wilkins feels he can be of great service to the American people and the Commission....
GLC00162.10
21 March 1884
Arthur, Chester A. (1829-1886)
to Levi P. Morton
Introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled, consistenly with your duties...
GLC00118.02
30 June 1881
[Appointment of William Siler as U.S. Consul at Capetown].
Countersigned by Secretary of State Blaine. Signed two days before James A. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disappointed officer-seeker who wanted to be appointed a U.S. consul. Accompanied by paper seal.
GLC00073
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
Unknown
American and Spanish Fleets
A listing of all all the boats in the Spanish and American fleets.
GLC02691.12.05
24 October 1897
Kindhearted Mayor Collier and To Stop Filibustering
Mayor Collier releases all prisoners with city offenses. In "to Stop Filibustering", the Spanish government wants to ask the US to repress revolutionary societies in America that are giving assistance to General Gomez. Backside includes article...
GLC02691.12.10
9 May 1898
Scene of the Pending Great Naval Battle Between the United States and Spain
Map of area covered in the expected battle between Spain and the United States. The Spanish fleet is between the island of St. Thomas and St. Domingo. The American fleet is on its way to Puerto Rico, to fight the fleet from Cape Verde. Date from...
GLC02691.12.12
January 1888 - June1888
Frank Leslie's Publishing House
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly. [Vol. 25. no. 1 (January 1888) - Vol. 25. no. 6 (June, 1888)]
One bound volume of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly from January 1888 - June 1888. The bound literary magazine contains many short stories, illustrations, and poems. The contents cover many topics including love, family, battle, travel and immigration...
GLC09673
7 April 1899
Davis, George Breckenridge (1847–1914)
to John G. Walker
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
28 December 1887
Adams, Anne Brown (1843-1926)
to Alexander M. Ross
Discussing newspaper articles related to her father, John Brown, and others' opinions of him. "I find now, since all the men who had any knowledge of his affairs, have written recollections and confessions, that he told me more of his plans than he...
GLC03007.18
February 25, 1890
[Ratification of extradition convention with Great Britain and Ireland]
Authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to Harrison's ratification " ... of the original and exchange copy of extradition convention with Great Britain and Ireland supplementary to the Tenth Article of August 9, 1842...
GLC03397
18 February 1890
Evarts, William Maxwell (1818-1901)
to Thomas J. Hand
Acknowledges receipt of previous correspondence from Hand. Plans to "obtain from the State Dept. papers which you need to use in the prosecution directly with the Mexican Gov't of the claims to which these papers relate... it is necessary that you...
GLC03481.21
20 March 1879
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
to Michael Cramer re: his round-the-world trip
GLC03595
7 Jaunary 1881
to Nathan Appleton
Former President Grant replies to a letter received 27 December 1880 from Boston lawyer Nathan Appleton. States that all investments in the construction of the Panama Canal under European management will be "sunk without any return to the investors...
GLC03635
22 February 1880
to the British consul in Nice, France
Appears to be sent to the British consul in Nice, France by an unknown creator. Asks for the consul to arrange for the Duke of Cambridge to pay a private visit to the American admiral and fleet next Tuesday (perhaps Walker's ship the USS "Sabine" was...
GLC03804.18
15 August 1884
Chandler, William Eaton (1835-1917)
Written by Secretary of the Navy Chandler to Commodore Walker. Says he has telegraphed to suspend the orders to Europe of Surgeon Rixey and the leave of absence to Commander Evans. Asks him to follow through on it. Wants to know if Rixey is entitled...
GLC03804.21
4 December 1897
Zelaya, José Santos (1853-1919)
Monopoly of lead, fulminating caps and cartridges for shot guns and revolvers
Contract approved by Zelaya as President of Nicaragua. Contract given by Minister of Finance Enrique Lopez. Probably arranged by Walker in retirement from the U.S. Navy working on the canal commission in Nicaragua, but his signature is not on the...
GLC03804.24
18 January 1898
Walker, John Grimes (1835-1907)
[John G. Walker's reciept from the Gran Hotel in Managua, Nicaragua] [In Spanish]
Receipt for $219.30 from the Gran Hotel in Managua. Walker appears to have been entertaining guests or dignitaries. Receipt lists payments for a special apartment, 3 servants, and several bottles of wine, beer, and champagne. One of the guests with...
GLC03804.25
9 September 1898
Haupt, Lewis Muhlenberg (1844-1937)
Written by Haupt, who was working with Walker in Nicaragua (see GLC03804.25 -- he is referenced as one of the guests on the receipt) on the feasibility of creating a canal there. Says he heard that "Menocal has been 'pardoned'" and assigned to duty...
GLC03804.30
23 January 1899
Kingman, W. (fl. 1899)
Written on letterhead of the Caribbean & Pacific Transit Co. Ltd. Written and signed by W. Kingman, who appears to be the General Manager of the company to Rear Admiral Walker as President of the Canal Commission. Provides dates when the ship...
GLC03804.31
1898
Currier & Ives
Our victorious fleets in Cuban waters [chromolithograph]
GLC03534
circa 1880 - 1910
Wright, Miller A.
[14 newspaper clippings relating primarily to the Spanish-American War] [Decimalized .01- .14]
GLC02691.12
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