ALLYN K. FORD:

An Inventory of His Collection of Historical Manuscripts at the Minnesota Historical Society

Manuscripts Collection

Part or all of this collection is restricted.
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Creator: Ford, Allyn K., collector.
Title:Allyn Kellogg Ford collection of historical manuscripts.
Dates:1472-1970.
Language:Materials in English, French, German, Spanish, Latin.
Abstract: Microfilm featuring 1,573 letters, cards, and documents of noted politicians, authors, colonial and Revolutionary War figures, soldiers, explorers, scientists, educators, business leaders, clergymen, and others prominent in cultural and public affairs collected by Minneapolis businessman Allyn K. Ford; 158 original (microfilmed) documents; 58 scraps of paper bearing signatures (autographs); and background files about Ford and the collection. Most of the material originated with American and British personalities.
Quantity:3.45 cubic feet (6 boxes, 5 microfilm reels and 1 oversize folder).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

Expand/CollapseBIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Allyn Kellogg Ford, a native of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, was born March 8, 1878, and came to Minneapolis at the age of five. He was a partner with Luther Ford and Company, Minneapolis, a manufacturer of laundry products. Ford was Minnesota president of the Sons of the American Revolution, a founder of the Minneapolis Better Business Bureau, and a charter member and secretary of the Minneapolis Rotary Club. He was an avid collector of stamps and historical documents. Ford died April 5, 1964, and was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis.


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The Ford manuscripts are more than an autograph collection. Nearly every item also has historical importance. The materials span five centuries and several continents. Most are from United States personalities and the majority are of historical as well as autograph value. The earliest is a document signed by the Duke of Burgundy in 1472; the latest is a letter written by President Richard M. Nixon in 1970. Ford purposefully sought out documents that would reflect their writers' personalities, lives, and times, and he spent many hours researching their background and significance. Ford gathered the manuscripts over a period of thirty-five years and they were presented to the Minnesota Historical Society by his wife Emily Brazer Ford in 1965.

The genesis of Ford's collection was his acquisition in 1927 of 122 letters received by General George Weedon, aide-de-camp to George Washington during the 1781 Yorktown campaign and later commander of Virginia militia at Fredericksburg and Gloucester. Among the Weedon items are letters from some of the most famous Revolutionary War officers and Founding Fathers, including Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette and his aide James McHenry, Thomas Jefferson, Baron von Steuben, Richard Henry Lee, and Thomas Nelson. Most were written in 1781, reflecting the progress of the Virginia campaign that culminated in the surrender on October 19 of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown. They are an especially valuable source of information on supply and manpower logistics involved in sustaining military operations and defenses in the Virginia countryside.

In addition to the Weedon materials, about eighty other items in the collection also date between 1766 and 1783, and nearly all pertain directly to the Revolution. A number of letters touch on other landmark events of the period: the Battle of Bunker Hill, Benedict Arnold's treason, the sieges of Boston and New York, and the campaigns on the frontier, in Canada, and in South Carolina. Authors include Arnold, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and Anthony Wayne, as well as several soldiers and civilians in New England, Pennsylvania, and Quebec. The collection includes letters from thirty-one of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence, many written during the war. A letter by British philosopher and government official David Hume in 1766 occupies six closely written pages in describing discussions in Parliament over the repeal of the Stamp Act.

There are 165 Presidential letters and documents, signed by every president through 1970 except John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson and by some of the First Ladies. Among them are printed or engraved invitations to inaugural events or social affairs, letters written by Zachary Taylor from Fort Snelling and during the Mexican War, two letters written by George Washington at Valley Forge, five personal letters from Andrew Jackson, and a variety of letters to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, sister of President Grover Cleveland. Theodore Roosevelt in 1900 is philosophical about talk of his being nominated for Vice President: "Blessed are they that expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed." A variety of U.S. congressmen, statesmen, and state government officials are also represented in the collection, particularly via letters collected by Powell Stackhouse, Jr., in the 1840s.

Many classic American and British authors are represented in the papers, including Louisa May Alcott, Pearl Buck, Charles Dickens, Bret Harte, Washington Irving, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Sir Walter Scott, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Alfred Tennyson, and John Greenleaf Whittier. Cowboy humorist Will Rogers complained that "we are the funniest Nation in the World to other Nations and yet we look down on our Comedians." Thomas Aldrich thanked a friend for retrieving his spectacles, and had evidently learned a lesson. "When I again visit Mr. Clemens," he vowed, "I shall take care not to bring my gold-mounted glasses along with me .... Mark Twain can always resist anything but temptation." And Henry Bunner explained his poetry this way: "I've proposed to my girl, long ago, and got bounced .... That's the reason I took to poetry -- some men take to drink, but poetry is cheaper."

Science and exploration is another, although more minor, focus of the collection. Letters to Alexander D. Bache refer to his work as superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey in the early 1860s. There are letters from several individuals involved with or interested in the development of the telegraph and trans-Atlantic cable. Among the Revolutionary War letters are several references to medical matters, especially smallpox. Other letters mention various Arctic exploration expeditions, advances in transportation, scientific instruments and equipment, and similar matters.

Among other items in the Ford Collection are legal documents of colonial America; long, detailed letters on the Mexican War; letters from Civil War heroes; a letter describing the battle between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac; letters or documents of various British and other European political figures and heads of state; an illuminated manuscript from the sixteenth century; and letters about life and politics in Russia, Turkey, China, Haiti, and India. Perhaps the most unusual item is a marriage agreement, dated 1706, which is written on a sheet of paper a foot wide and ten feet long; it lists more than 400 points on which the bride and groom pledged agreement.

The collection also includes an acquisition card file prepared by Ford that identifies the author, date, physical description, and Ford's acquisition number of each item. A card index prepared by Minnesota Historical Society staff identifies items within the collection by place, occupation, subject, type of document, date, and authors of multiple letters.


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

The documents are organized into the following sections:

Microfilm
Original documents
Signatures
Background files


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Access Restrictions:

The original documents have been microfilmed and are closed to general use. Access and use of the original documents requires the curator's permission.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Allyn Kellogg Ford Collection of Historical Manuscripts. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Microfilm Production:

Saint Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society, 1965. 5 reels ; 35 mm.

Microfilm available for interlibrary loan or sale from the Minnesota Historical Society.

Provenance:

Non-Minnesota documents were deaccessioned in 2010 and are no longer in the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society.

Accession Information:

Accession number: 10,055; 10,243; 11,446

Processing Information:

Processed by: Lydia Lucas, 1975; Heidi Zimmerman, 1998; Lydia Lucas and David B. Peterson, 2012

Catalog ID number: 990017151880104294

Most individual items in the Ford collection have been given abbreviated material designations to indicate if an item is signed, handwritten (autograph) or typed, a draft or a letter, manuscript, document or note. Designations used in this inventory include:

AD (autograph document)

ADf (autograph draft)

ADfS (autograph draft signed)

ADS (autograph document signed)

AL (autograph letter)

ALS (autograph letter signed)

AM (autograph manuscript)

AMsS (autograph manuscript signed)

AN (autograph note)

ANS (autograph note signed)

DS (document signed)

LS (letter signed)

TLS (typed signed letter)


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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Scope and Content: Microfilmed version of the Ford collection of historical manuscripts as it existed in 1965 before non-Minnesota documents were deaccessioned in 2010.


Arrangement: The documents are arranged alphabetically by author, or occasionally by subject or document type where no author was apparent and are numbered in alphabetical order. Numbering was assigned by the Minnesota Historical Society when the collection was filmed.


Processing Information: The information recorded on the item list is not a literal transcription of information found on the items. Brackets signify supplied information.

Identification of author, recipient, date, and places of origin and receipt were taken from either the document or its envelope, if one was included. All personal names are written in their fullest verifiable (or, occasionally, their most common) form, with brackets used only where a name or portion of a name was in doubt. In instances where Ford acquired a group of letters written to a particular person, the recipient's name was verified from his records if it did not appear in full on the document; this is the case particularly with George Weedon, Rose E. Cleveland, Powell Stackhouse Jr., E. G. W. Butler, and Alexander D. Bache.

All place names are spelled in modern form (Columbia Lippincott Gazetteer), and state names are written out or supplied where missing. All dates are written out in full, regardless of how they appear on the documents, with bracketing reserved for date information supplied from an external source or surmised from the document's content. Such cataloger-supplied annotations as "undated," "n.y." (no year), "n.p." (no place), and "addressee unknown" are not bracketed.


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M31611. Abbott, Emma, [New York City] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 17, 1886. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope. Offers to sing "Auld Lang Syne” for President Cleveland during her visit to Washington, and congratulates Miss Cleveland on her book.
2. Abbott, Wilbur Cortez, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 28, 1945. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks Ford for photograph of Cromwell document and suggests source of information on "Mr. Mayhew.”
3. Aborn, Benjamin, Providence, Rhode Island to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, April 10, 1806. 2 pages.
Cover note on campaign broadside. Urges nomination of Richard Jackson for office of First Magistrate (a compromise candidate to eliminate party feuds in Rhode Island). Signed by M.[?] E. Gorton, William Valentine, William Goddard, Thomas Coles, Benjamin Dyer, and James Rhodes. With note of transmittal on face of document from Aborn to Waterman, asking for his support. On inside of document, in unidentified handwriting, are rules for maintaining good health. (George Waterman is a doctor).
4. Aborn, J[ohn] A[nthony], Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Zuriel Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island February 18, 1780. ALS. 1 page.
Personal letter concerning his health and neighborhood news. (Zuriel Waterman is a physician, Cranston, Rhode Island, 1756-1786.)
5. Adams, Charles Francis, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, May 28, 1895. TLS. 2 pages.
Fills the recipient’s request for a John Quincy Adams autograph, gives information on John Quincy Adams, and also sends autographs of Webster, Clay, Calhoun.
6. Adams, John, Quincy, Massachusetts to [James McHenry], n.p., July 19, 1799. ALS. 1 page.
Agrees that Army and Navy are both essential to "interests and greatness” of the United States.
7. Adams, John Quincy. Land grant issued to John Simmons, Washington County, Indiana, April 7, 1825. DS. 1 page.
8. Adams, John Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts to Henry Clay, Washington, D.C., September 4, 1827. ALS. 1 page.
(To Clay as Secretary of State.) "Best to wait until we hear further from Mr. Gallatin before giving him new instructions regarding modifications proposed by British Government to Convention of 1818 upon its renewal. Does not seem possible that a settlement on the Northwest coast will receive congressional sanction within the next ten years, but if it should, the stipulation that either party may within twelve months notice annul the convention would enable them to undertake it as freely as if we had no engagement of forbearance. Nevertheless prefers renewal of convention unaltered."
9. Adams, John Quincy, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. [Richard Bland] Lee, n.p., January 20, 1848. ANS. 1 page.
Note of well-wishing. Probably to Mrs. Richard Bland Lee, then eighty years old, a friend of Dolly Madison’s. Includes penciled notations.
10. Adams, Louisa Johnson, Washington, D.C. Invitation to Mrs. [Andrew Robison] Govan, n.p., December 12, 1822. 1 page.
John Quincy Adams is Secretary of State in President Madison’s Cabinet and Govan is a congressman from South Carolina[?].
11. Adams, Nehemiah, Boston, Massachusetts to John Langdon Sibley, [Cambridge, Massachusetts], January 13, 1858. ALS. 2 pages.
Asks Sibley to deliver three books to David C. Scudder. (Adams is a Congregational clergyman of Massachusetts, author of South Side View of Slavery. Sibley is librarian of H[arvard] College.)
12. Adams, Samuel, Boston, Massachusetts. Appointment issued to Josiah Brewer, April 21, 1794. DS. 1 page.
Appoints him ensign of a company in the First Regiment, Second Brigade, Eighth Division, Massachusetts Militia in Lincoln County.
13. Adee, Alvey Augustus, Washington D.C. to Luis F. Corea, n.p., April 27, 1898. TLS. 1 page.
Adee as Acting Secretary of State sends three copies of a proclamation by the United States President regarding the existence of war between the United States and Spain. The proclamation (declaring the United States at war with Spain on April 25) is not included.
14. Agincourt (Azincourt), Mari Chevalier de. Certificate of parentage, February 21, 1778. 2 pages.
Certificate of his parentage, from which he became an American in 1778. Evidently a handwritten copy of the original certificate. Includes translation.
15. Alcott, Louisa May, Concord, Massachusetts to [James Thomas] Fields, [Boston, Massachusetts], July 3, 1871. ALS. 2 pages.
Repays forty dollars he lent her, with thanks. Fields is Alcott’s publisher.
16. Alden, Cynthia Westover, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, November 22, 1913. TLS. 2 pages.
She is President-General of the International Sunshine Society in New York and its founder. Joslyn is of the editorial department of the Buffalo Evening News. She thanks him for the editorial in behalf of their home in New Jersey, and comments on attacks being made on the Society.
17. Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, Ponkapog, Massachusetts to Albert Bigelow Paine, n.p., December 22, 1906. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks for sending his spectacles back. "When I again visit Mr. Clemens I shall take care not to bring my gold-mounted glasses along with me. Like the late Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain can always resist anything but temptation.”
18. Alexander, DeAlva Stanwood, Augusta, Georgia to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, March 12, [1914]. ALS. 4 pages.
Letter relating to the death of Mr. Butler (Edward Hubert Butler, journalist, editor and owner of the Buffalo Evening News, and on the board of trustees of Grosvenor Library).
19. Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh, n.p., to Madame Rollande, n.p., June 15, 1853. ANS. 1 page.
With decorative envelope. Note to "Dear Rollie” from "Affie,” sending bonbons.
20. Alison, Archibald, Glasgow, Scotland to William Hickling Prescott, Inverary, Scotland, August 16, [1850]. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Invites Prescott to dinner at Popil House, Glasgow. (Alison and Prescott are both historians.)
21. Amesbury, Massachusetts. Order to Seth Kindrick, signed by Enoch Rogers, John Currier, and Christopher Sargeant, selectmen, March 11, 1780. ADS. 1 page.
Orders him to pay 31 pounds to John Hoyt.
22. Amory, James Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts to Edward George Washington Butler, [Louisiana], October 14, 1854. ALS. 1 page.
Letter relating to the behavior of Butler’s son Lawrence Lewis Butler in France.
23. Amory, James Sullivan, Brookline, Massachusetts to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, November 30, 1879. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope. Discusses Democratic party politics in Massachusetts, Hayes’ effort at civil service reform, Benjamin Butler, U. S Grant, and the 1880 Presidential election.
24. Amory, James Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, March 31, 1881. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope. News of family and friends, Boston weather. Distrusts U.S. government officials (Blaine, Conkling, etc.), tired of hearing about General Grant, and dislikes openness of U. S. immigration policies.
25. Amory, James Sullivan, Boston, Massachusetts to Lawrence Lewis Butler, St. Louis Missouri, May 30, 1882. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Expressions of friendship.
26. Anderson, Adna, Nashville, Tennessee to B. D. Parkinson, Nashville, Tennessee, November 2, 1864. LS. 3 pages.
Includes Special Order No. 9, November 1, 1864 (DS., 1 page.). Civil War letter to Parkinson explaining his duties. Encloses Special Order No.9, A. Anderson to Parkinson, appointing him an Engineer of Repairs, United States Military Railroads, Military Division of the Mississippi, in general charge of repairs of road, bridges, buildings, etc. of the lines terminating at Nashville.
27. Anderson, Archer Dalton, Georgia. General Orders No. 10, January 18, 1864.
Handwritten orders limiting the number of employees and extra duty men in Hindman’s Corps. (Anderson is Assistant Adjutant General to various general officers in the Confederate Army during the Civil War.)
28. Anderson, Marian. Autographed program of her performance at Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., January 7, 1943. 4 pages.
29. Anderson, Richard C[lough], Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 23, 1781. ALS. 1 page.
Asks for a return [list] of the militia under Weedon’s command, with their time of service, arms and equipment. General Washington came yesterday, and Anderson thinks a movement will shortly take place. (Preparations for movement against Cornwallis at Yorktown and Gloucester).
30. Anderson, Robert, New York City to Charles Augustus Davis, New York City, April 25, 1861. ALS. 2 pages.
Major Anderson thanks Davis for the $250 that Davis sent him to distribute among his comrades at Fort Sumter. (Attack on Fort Sumter is April 11-12, 1861.)
31. Andrew, A., Glasgow, Scotland to Irvine Kunft, n.p., November 10, 1885. ALS. 3 pages.
Thanks Kunft for making arrangements that enabled him to fulfill his engagements last Friday. Sir Henry P[?] told him the Queen wanted him (Andrew) to attend if possible.
32. Andrews, Robert, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 27, 1781. ALS. 1 page.
"There will be no field officers on duty at Williamsburg to take command of any of the battalions Weedon is marching down. Lt. Colonel Dabney (commanding at Half-Way House between York and Hampton) is the only field officer to be left in the Neck below Sandy Point. Andrews’ force is only about four hundred men, who want to go home. General Nelson expects to start up-country tomorrow." (Andrews is Secretary to General Thomas Nelson.)
33. Andrews, Robert, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 26, 1781. ALS. 1 page.
"A body of London [Virginia] militia have been ordered to join Weedon immediately (400 or 500 men). Governor has directed all Negroes taken from the enemy be returned to their former owners. 'The Principle on which it is supposed men fight at present is to protect and secure to themselves and fellow Citizens their Liberties and Property, and not to procure Plunder.'"
34. Annan, James Roberdeau, Baltimore, Maryland to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland [Washington D.C.], June 8, 1885. ALS. 4 pages.
Encloses printed copy of the poem "Carthage.” Sends poem and gives its history and asks that it not be known that he wrote to her. Tells a little of himself and his Confederate Army service.
35. Anonymous, Fishkill, New York [to George Weedon?], May 4, 1782. AL. 4 pages.
Fragment (first four pages only). Comments on resolve [regarding mode of payment for army officers?] recently passed by Congress (the comments of General Washington, who the author is commissioned by the field officers to consult). Problems of victualing and paying for the army, issuing of rations and Mr. Sandys’ complaints regarding some of the procedures, contractors’ problems in obtaining a fair payment, conflicts of interest between officers and contractors.
36. Anonymous. Comment on slavery, undated. AN. 1 page.
Single sheet of paper containing a single paragraph. "People are already beginning to look on slaveholding as a crime, and in later years will regard it with the same abhorrence with which we regard piracies of Barbary."
37. Anthony (Joseph) and Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Benjamin Bourne, n.p., January 28, 1800. A. L. S. 1 page.
Has sent Bourne a post note for $170; laments irregularity of post mail, which is due (he thinks) to carelessness of post riders.
38. Anthony, Susan Brownell, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., February 4, 1886. ALS. 1 page.
On National Woman Suffrage Association stationery. Asks for appointment with Miss Cleveland.
39. Apprentice Indenture. Binds Asa Geer to John Geer, Preston, Connecticut, July 14, 1763. ADS. 1 page.
Binds Asa Geer, son of Elisabeth Parke and one of the poor of the town, to John Geer and his wife to serve as an apprentice until age twenty-one. His master will teach him to write and cipher, provide him with suitable board and clothes.
40. Arista, Mariano. Inventory of silver plate belonging to General Arista, [Mexico, circa 1847-1848?]. 1 page.
Arista (1820-1855) is a Mexican general in wars of Mexican independence; in 1836 is second-in-command to Santa Anna; during Mexican War commanded at Palo Alto and Resaca de la Plama; in June 1848 is appointed minister of war under President Herrera; in 1850-1853 is President of Mexico.
41. Arnold, Benedict, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Caesar Rodney, [Dover?], Delaware, March 20, 1780. ALS. 1 page.
The President of the Council of Pennsylvania has published charges (dated February 3, 1779) tending to prejudice the public against Arnold. He therefore sends Rodney the proceedings of the court martial on his trial, and asks him to lay them before the Council and General Assembly, so as to clear Arnold’s character. (Rodney is President of Delaware). In 1778-1779 Arnold, recovering in Philadelphia from injuries, lived extravagantly, associated with Tories, got in debt, and quarreled with Joseph Reed, president of the Pennsylvania executive council, who brought charges against him. The charges were investigated by a committee of Congress in 1779, and he is acquitted on all that affected his integrity. Reed then claimed to have new evidence and Congress handed matters to a court martial which also acquitted Arnold (January 1780).
42. Arnold, Benedict, West Point, New York to [Timothy] Pickering, n.p., August 16, 1780. LS. 2 pages.
Transmits a return of the stores at West Point and mentions his most immediate needs for repair and maintenance of post and housing of troops. (At house of Colonel Beverly Robinson, opposite West Point, occupied by Arnold as his headquarters. Pickering is quartermaster general, U.S. Army. Arnold is preparing to stock West Point for surrender.)
43. Arnold, Benedict, Gloucester Place [London, England] to William Pitt [London, England], August 8. 1800. ADfS. 1 page.
Draft copy. Asks payment of his claims against British Government for cash he advanced during his service in West Indies in the early 1790s, so he can pay his debts. (Pitt is Prime Minister of England.)
44. Arnold, John. Manifest of cargo on the brigantine Betsey, Providence, Rhode Island, September 13, 1791. ADS. 1 page.
Arnold is master of the Betsey, from Bordeaux bound for Providence. Gives numbers and descriptions of casks, packages and contents (liquors, fine foods, and clothes), and consignee. Certified by Jere[mia]h Olney, Custom-House, Providence, Rhode Island, October 3, 1791 (collector of customs.)
45. Arnold, Samuel Greene, n.p. to "Anna," n.p., undated. ALS. 1 page.
Regrets unable to dine with her.
46. Arnold, Zerviah Waterman, [Rhode Island] to Phebe A[nstis?] Waterman, Lonsdale, Rhode Island, June 18, 1833. ALS. 2 pages.
To her sister, replying to Phebe’s "consolatory Epistle” with professions of her (Zerviah’s) belief in an afterworld and the goodness and mercy of God. Also, she knows of a medicine that she thinks will cure Phebe entirely.
47. Arthur, Chester Alan, New York City to Samuel A. Lewis [New York City], February 9, 1880. LS. 1 page.
On letterhead stationery of Arthur, Phelps, Knevals and Ransom, New York (law offices). Notifies Lewis of a meeting February 10th of the commissioners for opening Spuyten[?] Duyvil Parkway, at the law offices.
48. Arthur, Chester Alan and Robert Todd Lincoln. Commission appointing James Dallas Nickerson as First Lieutenant, 17th United States Infantry, July 8. 1882. DS. 1 page.
Signed by Arthur as U.S. President and Lincoln as Secretary of War.
49. Arthur, Chester Alan. Invitation to Miss Walker, n.p., March 8, [18831. 1 page.
Engraved dinner invitation.
50. Arthur, Timothy Shay, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [Mira Sharpless] Townsend, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 18, 1850. ALS. 1 page.
Refers a Mrs. C. S. Wilson, a stranger in destitute circumstances, to her for aid. Also signed "I cordially approve of the above, Edmund Deacon, Publisher of the Saturday Evening Post.” (Arthur is an author of temperance literature. Mrs. Townsend did charity and rehabilitation work in Philadelphia and vicinity.)
51. Asbury, Francis. Appointment of Samuel Thompson as a deacon in the Methodist Episcopal Church, Lynn Conference, [Massachusetts], July 13, 1805. DS. 1 page.
(Asbury is a Methodist Episcopal missionary bishop.)
52. Ashburton, [Alexander Baring, lst Baron].
Small slip of paper with Ashburton’s signature at the close of a letter. On reverse is memo of donations[?] to ”Kirk and School” 1808-1810. (Ashburton (1774-1848) managed his father’s financial house of Baring Brothers and Company, is made a peer in 1835.)
53. Ashley, Chester, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Complying with Stackhouse’s request for autograph. (Ashley is Senator from Arkansas, 1844-1848.)
54. Astor, John Jacob, New York City to Peter Smith, Canajoharie, New York, July 23, 1791. ALS. 3 pages.
Astor has received the furs Smith sent him by Mr. Kipp and most are o.k., except there were too many large thick-pelted ones among the bears, but he has taken most at the highest price, partly to reward Smith for his efforts in getting them. He will try to pay cash, but do not tell that to the Janes[?] [or Kanes?], who are very jealous of him (Smith). Attaches list of pelts sent and prices paid. (Smith is a merchant and Astor’s fur trade partner in 1788-1789. They opened a general store in Utica in 1789, traded with Indians, speculated in land.)
55. Atherton, Charles Gordon, Washington, D.C. to J. Canby, n.p., April 15, 1846. ALS. 1p.
Complies with Canby’s request for autograph. (Atherton is United States Representative from New Hampshire 1837-1843, Senator 1843-1849, 1853.)
56. Atkins, [------?], Richmond, Yorkshire, England to James C. Atkins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 21, 1921. ALS. 2 pages.
Envelope letter, written from Goodburn[?] House. Hopes James will spend much time with them if he comes to England next year. Talks of Richmond and vicinity. (Author is James’ brother. First name is illegible.)
57. Bacheller, Irving Addison, Nehasane, New York to [Frederick A.] Duneka, [New York City], June 16, 1910. ALS. 2 pages.
Letter relates to Bacheller book Keeping Up with Lizzie (published 1911) which he is writing. "I’ll be in New York next week and if you care for it we’ll talk about terms.” (Duneka is manager of Harper and Brothers.)
58. Bagby, Arthur Pendleton, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with Stackhouse’s request for an autograph. (Bagby is Governor of Alabama, 1837-1841, United States Senator, 1841-1848.)
59. Bagg, James. Sexton's Account Book, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1825-1860.
Holograph. Lists charges for his services at funerals (ringing bell, digging grave, attending funeral).
60. Bail Order, New York City, June 13, 1799. 2 pages.
States that on June 4, 1799, Fortesue Cuming is delivered to bail at the suit of James Griffiths, of a plea of trespass on the case. (Filed at Mayor’s Court, June 13, 1799, Cuming adv Griffith.)
61. Bail Order, New York City, June 24, 1799. 2 pages.
States that on May 14, 1799, George Campbell is delivered to bail at the suit of Robert Barnes of a plea of trespass on the case, $100. (Filed at Mayor’s Court, June 24, 1799, Campbell adv Barnes.)
62. Bail Order, New York City, August 7, 1799. 2 pages.
States that on May 14, 1799, Francis Dawson is delivered to bail at the suit of Johnson Robins in a plea of trespass on the case. (Filed at Mayor’s Court, August 7, 1799. Francis Dawson adv Johnson Robins.)
63. Bail Order, New York City, September 2, 1799. 2 pages.
States that on August 27, 1799, Moses Coe is delivered to bail at the suit of Hendrick Sherman of a plea of trespass (slander), $249. (Filed at Mayor’s Court, September 2, 1799, Coe adv Sherman.)
64. Bairnsfather, Bruce. Autograph, [October 1, 1936?].
Illustrated (with pen sketch) autograph, on parchment. (Bairnsfather is a writer of books and cartoons on the World Wars and miscellany.)
65. Baldwin, Roger Sherman, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with Stackhouse’s request for autograph. (Sherman is Governor of Connecticut, 1844-1847, United States Senator, 1847.)
66. Ball, Joseph Hurst, Washington, D.C. to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 6, 1944. TLS. 1 page.
Doubts wisdom of freezing social security tax at one percent, anticipates heavy postwar demand. (United States Senator from Minnesota.)
67. Baltimore and Fredericktown Turnpike Road. Stock Certificate, June 16, 1812. 1 page.
Single certificate, for shares numbered 28748 and 28749, to Daniel Deadys[?], for two shares in Baltimore and Fredericktown Turnpike Road. Signed by W. Cooke (Treasurer) and William Jessop (President) with company seal. (Constructed first link in Maryland’s highway to the west.)
68. Bancroft, Elizabeth, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., December 29, [1885]. ALS. 3 pages.
Will receive Miss Cleveland tomorrow at 3:00. Impatient to see her. Finds from Miss Cleveland’s book that her outlook on this world is similar to her own.
69. Bancroft, George, Washington, D.C. to Rebecca Davis, Boston, Massachusetts, March 14, 1845. ALS. 2 pages.
Letter home to his mother-in-law. Impressions of the Navy Department and Washington. Asks her to take good care of his wife. (Historian and diplomat; Secretary of the Navy, March 1845-September 1846.)
70. Bancroft, George, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., January 9, [1886]. ALS. 1 page.
With envelope (unstamped) addressed to her at the President’s Mansion. Asks for leave to call on her on Monday evening the eleventh, with his granddaughter and a young married woman.
71. Bancroft, George, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., January 11, 1886. ALS. 1 page.
With unstamped envelope addressed to her at the President’s mansion. Weather makes it advisable for him to stay home. He dines with her brother at Secretary Bayard’s tomorrow.
72. Bancroft, George, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 6, 1886. ALS. 2 pages.
Thanks for flowers sent to his sick wife.
73. Bancroft, George, Washington, D.C. to Dr. Shields, n.p., April 7, 1886. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks for note of sympathy on the death of Bancroft’s wife.
74. Bangs, John Kendrick. Autograph on typed copy of poem "The Word.” 1 page.
75. Baptismal Certificate, Marion Johnstone Cochrane, St. Cuthberts [Cumberland, England?], January 17, 1828. 1 page.
Daughter of James and Margaret Richmond Cochrane (James Cochrane is a flint glass manufacturer in Haddington Place). Signed by John Adams, sessions clerk.
75a. Barbé-Marbois, Francois, Marquis de, n.p. to Madame Baldwin, n.p., August 22, 1813. ALS. 1 page.
Asks her to accept a manuscript, which she can publish if she wants to. Barbé-Marbois is Minister of France under Napoleon; negotiated sale of Louisiana to the United States; is created Marquis by Louis XVIII; became French Minister of Justice. Includes translation.
76. Barbour, James, Culpeper, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 15, 1781. ALS. 2 pages.
Has given orders, per Weedon’s request, to hold as many men as possible in readiness to march when the Potomac is invaded. But since there have been complaints that rotation has not been observed in calling out militia from the different counties, the Governor has decided that orders will come from him. Advises Weedon to obtain an okay from the Governor. (Thomas Jefferson is governor).
77. Baring-Gould, Sabine. Holograph copy of "Onward, Christian Soldiers," signed. 1 page.
Five verses in his handwriting.
78. Barker, John, New Bern, North Carolina to Dr. Waterman, Edenton, North Carolina, March 7, 1783. ALS. 2 pages.
Did Waterman or Captain Rhodes ever receive the two half Johanna[?] he sent to Waterman’s care? Waterman is not likely to get any prize money from the vessel and cargo he [Waterman] referred to, since its passport is found to be genuine. (To Dr. Waterman of the brig General Gregory.)
79. Barnard, John Gross, New York City to Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, [Charleston, South Carolina?], March 11, 1861. ALS. 4 pages.
"…I can no longer regard you as I did before and …our present relations are necessarily changed.” He detests secession and cannot overlook that Beauregard is now in arms against the country he is trained to serve and did serve in the Mexican War. Still entertains kind personal regards for him, but deplores his position. Expressions of sorrow and regret that Beauregard has accepted a Confederate commission. (Barnard is a U. S. Army engineer.)
80. Barnes, Daniel Henry, New York City to David Benedict, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, September 28, 1825. ALS. 2 pages.
Discusses Benedict’s proposal to establish a scientific society in Pawtucket, recommending a wide scope and advising him as to its organization and nature. (Barnes is a Baptist college educator and conchologist in New York; Benedict is a Baptist minister and author.)
81. Barnes, William, New York City to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 13, 1915. TLS. 1 page.
Barnes can not comply with his request for proceedings of the recently adjourned Constitutional Convention until they are issued in volumes.
82. Barrett, John Kelly, Winnipeg, Canada to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 28, 1920. ALS. 2 pages.
On letterhead stationery, "The Gables.” Two enclosures: signatures of Archbishop Tache, First Archbishop of St. Boniface, and of Major Grandin, first Bishop of St. Albert. Friendly message, and sends the autographs. (Willis is a lawyer; Barrett is active in Catholic Church.)
83. Barrymore, Ethel Blythe, Garrick Theatre, [New York City?] to "Dear Bobby,” n.p., undated. ANS. 2 pages.
Declines an invitation. ("Dear Bobby” may be Robert Howard Russell.)
84. Barrymore, Ethel Blythe, New York City to Robert Howard Russell, New York City, October 25, 1896. ALS. 1 page.
With envelope. Thanks for Gibson picture he sent her.
85. Bartlett, Joseph, n.p. to William Jenks, n.p., undated. AL. 1 page.
Bartlett expects tomorrow to be able to discharge the demand Jenks had against him. (Bartlett is a Massachusetts adventurer, actor, senator, attorney. Jenks is a Congregational clergyman.)
86. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 3, 1796. AL. 1 page.
Ill health prevented him from calling on Jenks last Monday. Will call Friday and hopes Jenks will go with him to Salem. (Jenks is probably a student at Harvard; he graduated there in 1797.)
87. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, [Cambridge, Massachusetts?], August 19, 1796. ALS. 4 pages.
Comments on his liking for Jenks, on Dr. May’s[?] dissertation, and on Dr. Clark’s letters.
88. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Andover, Massachusetts, ALS. 2 pages. September 19, 1796. ALS. 2 pages.
Is sending his carriage for Jenks and hopes Jenks’ visit with him will restore his health.
89. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Andover, September 21, 1796. ALS. 1 page.
An elaboration on his previous letter.
90. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Andover, Massachusetts, October 1796. ALS. 3 pages.
Urges him not to despair of getting well.
91. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Andover, Massachusetts, October 4, 1796. ALS. 1 page.
Jenks’ father is coming to take him to Watertown.
92. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Andover, Massachusetts, October 15, 1796. ALS. 3 pages.
Hopes he is better, is glad he is living with such good people, will come see him next week, let Bartlett know if he needs anything.
93. Bartlett, Joseph, Woburn, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Andover, Massachusetts, October 19, 1796. ALS. 3 pages.
Glad to hear he is better. Gives advice on improving his health.
94. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, December 28, 1796. ALS. 2 pages.
Sends him a pair of stockings, happy he is better, has paid the trifle Jenks owes Kimball.
95. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, January 9, 1797. ALS. 2 pages.
Expressions of confidence in his ultimate restoration to full health and happiness. "Every thing I have is at your service.”
96. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, January 12, 1797. ALS. 1 page.
Will meet him soon.
97. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, January 17, 1797. ALS. 2 pages.
Gratified at the confidence Jenks places in him, will do anything for Jenks, there is no doubt Jenks will return to college.
98. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, January 28, 1797. ALS. 2 pages.
99. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, February 9, 1797. ALS. 1 page.
Happy to hear he is almost able to return to college.
.100. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, February 14, 1797. ALS. 2 pages.
He will be readmitted to college with no trouble; Bartlett is sending a horse and chaise for him.
101. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Boston, Massachusetts, February 17, 1797. ALS. 2 pages.
Advises him to spend a few more days with Mr. Dit before going on to Cambridge, since the weather is stormy.
102. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, March 4, 1797. ALS. 2 pages.
Come soon and spend a day. Happy to hear he is better.
103. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Waltham, Massachusetts, March 7, 1797. ALS. 1 page.
Sorry the weather prevented Jenks from visiting, expects him Thursday, his friends at college are anxious to see him.
104. Bartlett, Joseph, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Boston, Massachusetts, May 1797. ALS. 1 page.
Expected Jenks would have spent a few days with him. Why doesn’t he write?
105. Bartlett, Joseph, Portsmouth, New Hampshire to William Jenks, Bath, [Maine], May 4, 1813. ALS. 1 page.
Acknowledges receipt of Jenks’ letter enclosing fifty dollars, and sends receipt. Hopes in the future Jenks will give him a more generous remuneration.
106. Bartlett, Joseph, Plymouth, Massachusetts to William Jenks, Boston, Massachusetts, November 27, 1823. ALS. 1 page.
Bartlett is sick and destitute and asks for aid.
107. Bartlett, Josiah, Exeter, New Hampshire to Jonathan Chase, [New Hampshire], April 19, 1781. LS. 1 page.
Cover letter, sending vote of the General Court directing two companies of men be raised to defend the western frontier; and Chase is to have the selectmen of the towns from which men are raised pay for travel to a rendezvous. [Enclosure is not present.] Bartlett is chairman, Committee of Safety, Exeter; Chase is a colonel.
108. Barton, William, Danville, Vermont to William Czar Bradley, n.p., November 6, 1815. ALS. 1 page.
Written from prison, asking Bradley to plead his case, and wants to know what he will have to pay. (Barton is a Revolutionary War soldier, captured British General Robert Prescott in 1777. Later his right to a piece of land in Vermont is contested, he refused to pay a judgment and is imprisoned in Danville for fourteen years. Lafayette paid his claim in 1825 and he is freed. Bradley is a Vermont lawyer, and United States Representative.)
109. Bate, William Brimage, Nashville, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, February 4, 1885. ALS. 1 page.
With envelope. He has received Butler’s letter inquiring about a contemplated biography of Andrew Jackson and sent it to Jackson’s grandson for answer. (Bate is Governor of Tennessee.)
110. Bate, William Brimage, Nashville, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, February 12, 1885. ALS. 2 pages.
Sends letter from Colonel Andrew Jackson regarding President Jackson’s papers. The family’s finances are poor, and Bate hopes the government will buy the papers.
111. Bates, Charlotte Fiske. Holograph copy of poem, The Venice of life, undated. AMsS. 1 page.
(Author and poet from Cambridge, Massachusetts.)
112. Bayard, Louise, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., December 4, [1885]. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope addressed to Executive Mansion. Would like to drive with her, but is afraid to venture out in an open carriage. Anxious to see her and awaits her convenience. (Bayard came to Washington, D.C. in March 1885, died January 31, 1886.)
113. Bayard, Louise, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., December 28, [1885]. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes unstamped envelope addressed to Executive Mansion. Will be delighted to join her and see the children.
114. Bayard, Thomas Francis, Washington, D.C. to Isaac Myer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1887. LS. 3 pages. See no. 1213 for enclosure.
Chargè d’affaires Mr. Lee’s declining to transmit Myer’s monograph on the Waterloo Medal to the Emperor of Austria is in accord with precedent in these matters. The new minister Mr. Lawton will seek an informal way of presenting it. (Bayard is United States Secretary of State.)
115. Bayard, Thomas Francis, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., April 28, 1888. ALS. 2 pages.
With envelope addressed to Executive Mansion. Invites her and Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland to drive with him and daughters. "In this administration the rule seems to be ‘business first and pleasure at no time.’”
116. Bayard, Thomas Francis, Wilmington, Delaware to Charles Woodruff Shields, Princeton, New Jersey, November 22, 1897. ALS. 2 pages.
Congratulates Shields for his "manly declaration of independence of attempted intellectual tyranny and moral coercion by certain of your associates.” (Shields is professor of the harmony of science and revealed religion at Princeton University.)
117. Beale, Samuel. Certificate, Christopher Cruse for Justice of the Peace, Washington County, Maryland, August 19, 1777. ADS. 1 page.
Certifies that Cruse has qualified as Justice of the Peace by taking the prescribed oaths.
118. Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, Centreville, Virginia to "Soldiers of the lst Corps of the Army of the Potomac,” January 30, 1862. LS. 2 pages.
Farewell address. Beauregard is being transferred to the Department of Kentucky and Tennessee, for defense of the Mississippi Valley.
119. Beebe, Lewis C., Würzburg, Germany to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 20, 1949. TLS. 2 pages.
Describes destruction at Würzburg, efforts at relief, expresses appreciation for contributions made by Faribault citizens. Asks Ford to try to stimulate interest in Würzburg among patriotic societies and churches in Minneapolis. (Beebe is Commanding General, Headquarters, Würzburg Military Post, United States Army.
120. Beebe, Lewis C., Würzburg, Germany to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 1, 1949. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Appreciates Ford’s interest in Würzburg relief work.
121. Beecher, Eunice White, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., [1885]. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes unstamped envelope addressed to Cleveland at Executive Mansion. Written from "Williard’s Hotel.” Thanks Cleveland for her hospitality when Mrs. Beecher paid her a call, and expresses friendship.
122. Beecher, Eunice White, Brooklyn, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], July 9, 1885. ALS. 4 pages.
Written on two little illustrated cards. Invites her and President Cleveland to Peekskill. Congratulates her on her book. Thanks for photo of President Cleveland and she will send one of Mr. Beecher.
123. Beecher, Eunice White, [Brooklyn, New York] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.[, [1886]. ALS. 3 pages.
Written on illustrated note paper. Sends news clip with endorsement of Cleveland by Judge Noah Davis (a former enemy) and comments. Speaks of grave illness of her son’s wife.
124. Beecher, Eunice White, n.p. to [Rose Elizabeth Cleveland], n.p., March 5, [1888]. ALS. 2 pages.
Expressions of her loss in death of Mr. Beecher a year ago.
125. Beecher, Henry Ward, Brooklyn, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., October 2, 1885. ALS. 2 pages.
With unstamped envelope addressed to her at the White House. Introductory letter for Mrs. Upshur, who wants a government position. Recommends her on grounds of humanity and patriotism.
126. Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 18, 1931. TLS. 1 page.
Refers to Bell’s hobby of silver collecting and his attendance at a recent sale.
127. Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 1948. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks for invitation to meeting of National Society of Autograph Collectors (declines).
128. [Bell, James Ford], Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 26, 1953. TL. Signed by his secretary. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Invitation to luncheon for people active in readying the Bell Room at the University of Minnesota Library
129. Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 29, 1953. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Declines engagement at Ford’s house that evening. Special delivery letter.
130. Bell, John, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 27, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with Stackhouse’s request for autograph. Bell is President Harrison’s Secretary of War, and United States Senator, 1847-1859.
131. Bennett, Arnold, London, England to [William Henry Rideing?], n.p., May 24, 1911. ALS. 2 pages.
Suggests a day for them to lunch together. Doubts if they could agree on a price for serial rights to his article. Would be very willing to write for the recipient’s "famous paper ”
132. Bennett, Arnold, London, England to William Henry Rideing, n.p., October 6, 1911. ALS. 2 pages.
On letterhead card, Author's Club. Rideing can rejoin the Author’s Club without formality of election.
133. Bennett, Arnold, Lusitania to William Henry Rideing, n.p., October 11, 1911. ALS. 2 pages.
On letterhead stationery of Cunard R.M.S Lusitania. He will arrive tonight, can not go direct to San Francisco, will visit Boston before the 10th of November.
134. Bennett, Arnold, New York City to William Henry Rideing, n.p., October 16, 1911. ALS. 1 page.
On letterhead stationery of George H. Doran, New York City. Would be delighted to meet his leading men, but not at a dinner if he has to make a speech.
135. Bennett, Arnold, New York City to William Stanley Beaumont Braithwaite, New York City, October 21, 1911. TLS. 1 page.
On letterhead stationery of George H. Doran, New York City. Thanks for books which Braithwaite let him have. (Braithwaite is an anthologist and poet.)
136. Benton, Thomas Hart. Signature on cover addressed to Professor Bartlett, New York City, undated.
Statesman, 1782-1858.
137. Bethune, George Washington, New York City, addressee unknown, November 10, 1860. ALS. 1 page.
He is changing lodgings, and dares not ask his friend to visit until he is settled. Bethune is a Dutch Reformed Church clergyman, writer, and editor.)
138. Biddle, Nicholas. Draft on the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1836. DS.
Draft no. 41, for 1,318.75 francs, payable to J. J. Sterrett. Signed by J[oseph] Cowperthwait (cashier) and N. Biddle (President).
139. Bigelow, John, New York City to Mrs. Morris Patterson Ferris, [New York City], December 5, 1899. ALS. 1 page.
Unable to address her group on the 14th. (Bigelow is a journalist and author, United States Minister to France 1865-1867, Secretary of State for New York 1867-1868, inspector of Panama Canal 1886.)
140. Bigelow, John, New York City to John R. Joslyn, [Buffalo, New York], April 15, 1910. TLS. 3 pages.
Thanks Joslyn for his "friendly judgment” of the first installment of Bigelow’s Retrospections.
141. Bishop, William Henry, [Washington, D.C.?] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], June 13, 1885. ALS. 1 page.
Sends her a copy of his book Old Mexico and Her Lost Provinces.
142. Blaine, James Gillespie, Washington, D.C. to George William Childs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1, 1876. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks him for article in the Ledger. (Childs is proprietor of the Philadelphia Daily Ledger. Blaine is United States Congressman from Maine 1863-1881; Secretary of State 1881, 1889-1892; candidate for President 1884.)
143. Blaine, James Gillespie, Washington, D.C. to George William Childs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 28, 1891. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Praise for his Recollections.
144. Blaine, Walker, Washington, D.C. to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, July 29, 1881. ALS. 3 pages.
Thanks for Willis’ congratulations to him on his appointment. News from the White House is encouraging.
145. Blair, Francis Preston,Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, July 5, 1853. ALS. 3 pages.
With envelope. Believes the scope of the law has been complied with in the witnessing of the will of Mary [------]. (Andrew Jackson is one of the three witnesses.) He has most of Jackson’s papers in Jackson Hall, but the most important are still in the hands of Mr. Kendall, who is writing a biography of Jackson. Jackson had asked him to turn them over to Blair, but he delayed and still has them.
146. Blair, Montgomery, n.p., to [Edward George Washington Butler], n.p., undated. ALS. 1 page.
The Adjutant General has so far not been able to find President Jackson’s order of March 3, 1837. Encloses a receipt of the Adjutant General.
147. Blair, Montgomery, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, May 16, 1879. ALS. 2 pages.
With envelope. Compares generalship of Frederick the Great and Napoleon (Carlisle’s comparison), and discusses (with praise) Andrew Jackson’s generalship and the permanence of his contribution to history.
148. Blair, Montgomery, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, October 1, 1879. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. More on Jackson’s generalship, and the high opinion held by the army of his Adjutant General, Colonel Butler (1814).
149. Blair, Montgomery, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, November 12, 1879. ALS. 4 pages.
With envelope. Discusses annexation of Texas, criticizing Van Buren’s leadership. Fears intrigues of Southerners and Southern sympathizers will lose the 1880 election for the Democratic Party.
150. Blair, Montgomery, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, May 10, 1880. ALS. 1 page.
With envelope. He is devoting all his spare time this year to the public. Thinks we are in "one of the really great crises of our history.”
151. Bland, Theodorick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 28, [1780]. ALS. 1 page.
"We have been lately sweetened” with the good news from the soldiers of Sumter’s, Washington’s and Marion’s affairs. Admiral de Jounay is dead. "The infamous Arnold” has gone on an expedition to New London. Sends Weedon renewed lottery tickets and his renewed commission.
152. Bliss, William Wallace Smith, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 29, 1850. ALS. 2 pages.
Answers Stackhouse’s inquiry regarding the wife of Lieutenant [Rankin] Dilworth, stating that she died before her husband left for Mexico. (Bliss is private secretary to President Taylor, 1849-1850. Dilworth died of wounds in September 1846 during the Mexican War.)
153. Bloodgood, Thomas T., New York City to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, September 23, 1879. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. There is no demand in New York for Butler’s wines. Should he forward them to St. Louis?
154. Bloomfield, Joseph E., Poughkeepsie, New York to [John Milton?] Holley Salisbury, Connecticut, May 13, 1838. ALS. 3 pages.
New York and Albany Railroad Company has just been organized, the directors are determined to make it a success, and they hope to have an engineer corps organized soon. Will take all summer for surveys, and hope to start building both ends at the same time. Perhaps the "Western railroad” should connet with us near Connecticut border. (This scheme eventually died, and the New York and Harlem Railroad acquired all its assets.)
155. Bloomfield, Joseph E., Hitchcocks Corners, [New York] to John M[ilton?] Holley, Salisbury, Connecticut July 2, 1838. ALS. 2 pages.
Directors of New York and Albany Railroad Company are still interested in a connection with Connecticut. Directors would be gratified if Holley could assure that Connecticut will take this link. Putnam and Dutchess counties are ready to finance their sections of the road. Hope to start construction in the fall.
156. Bloomfield, Joseph E., Amenia, [New York] to [John Milton?] Holley, Salisbury, Connecticut, July 10, 1838. ALS. 1 page.
Expresses optimism regarding Holley’s Connecticut line. The turning[?] of Holley’s line necessitated one of the New York and Albany lines being made longer, and will Holley reimburse him.
157. Bloomfield, Joseph E., New York City to Alexander Hamilton Holley, Salisbury, Connecticut, September 1, 1838. ALS. 1 page.
Hopes to pay him and Mr. Sedgwick a quick visit next week. The railroad’s stock is considered A #1. There are four corps [or camps?] of engineers in the field.
158. Blue Laws, Complaint for violation of, Norwich, Connecticut, September 13, 1742. 1 page.
To Isaac Huntington, justice of the peace, county of New London. Samuel Pettes is drinking at the house of Nathaniel Lothrop "So that he is thereby Bereaved[?] and Disinabled in the use of his Understanding.”
159. Blue Iaws, Complaint for violation of, Norwich, Connecticut, June 15, 1744. 1 page.
To Isaac Huntington, justice of the peace, county of New London. Against Samuel Stow and James Bemain, for profaning the Sabbath by quarreling and throwing dirt and dung at each other.
160. Blue Laws, Complaint for violation of, Norwich, Connecticut, March 12, 1747/48. 1 page.
To Isaac Huntington, justice of the peace, county of New London. Against Martha Washbone for profaning the Sabbath by laughing in church.
161. Blue Laws, Complaint for violation of, Norwich, Connecticut, March 8, 1757. 1 page.
To Isaac Huntington, justice of the peace, New London county. Against Samuel Crocker for "sinfully and wickedly” saying "Damn ye Grandjurymen.”
162. Blue Laws, Complaint for violation of, Durham, Connecticut, October 9, 1764. 1 page.
To James Wadsworth, justice of the peace, county of New Haven. Against four boys for "unseasonable night walking,” after 9:00.
163. Blue Laws, Complaint for violation of, Norwich, Connecticut, January 11, 1773. 1 page.
Warrant to arrest four men for nonattendance at church, "without any reasonable excuse.” Signed by Samuel Huntington, justice of the peace. Huntington is a Connecticut judge; member of the Continental Congress, 1775-1784; signer of the Declaration of Independence; governor of Connecticut, 1786-1796.
164. Blue Laws, Complaint for violation of, Durham, Connecticut, March 1, 1781. 1 page.
To James Wadsworth, justice of the peace, New Haven County. Against Daniel and Rebecca Merwin for playing cards at the house of Jesse Alwell.
165. Bonaparte, Napoleon. Appointment of Jean Baptiste Minvielle as Lieutenant of Infantry, Paris, France, 27 Floreal, An XI [May 16, 1803]. DS. 1 page.
In French, on vellum. With details of Minvielle’s service record. Signed "Bonaparte.” Also signed by the minister of war and secretary of state. Document says "par le premier consul: Le secrètaire d’Etat.” The word "Boneparte” is written slantways across the document in front of this.
166. Bond, Thomas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 8, 1781. ALS. 1 page.
Sends the letter by Dr. Wilson, appointed by Congress to manage hospitals in Virginia. Letter of introduction for Wilson, and asks Weedon’s friendship toward him.
167. Booth, Edwin. Pass for two persons to the Boston Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, November 9, n.y. ADS. 1 page.
Small slip of paper saying: November 9th, Boston Theater, Pass two, Edwin Booth.
168. Bourbon, Charlotte de, London, England to Charles Lockyer, [London, England], July 15, 1730. LS. 1 page.
Note on back: "Lady Charlotte de Bourbon.” Order to pay Captain James Philip Moreau six percent on the sum of £779.3.4 (her stock in South Sea Company), which is now "in Discharge and Annihilation.” (South Sea Company: an English joint-stock company which originated the first of a series of speculative financial ventures known as the South Sea Bubble.)
169. Boutet de Monvel, Louis Maurice, n.p., addressee unknown, January 11, n.y. ALS. 1 page.
Items in in French. Includes translation (taken from Allyn K. Ford’s files). Writing to a lady, telling her where she can get a book she wants.
170. Bowditch, Nathaniel, Boston, Massachusetts to Ira Berry, Portland, [Maine?], June 19, 1837. ALS. 1 page.
We (Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company) never make loans beyond the limits of the state of Massachusetts. Comments on progress on printing of his book (fourth volume of his translation of Laplace’s Mécanique Céleste). (Bowditch, a mathematician and navigator, in 1823-1838 is actuary to the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company, Boston.)
171. Bowditch, Nathaniel, children of, Boston, Massachusetts to William Cranch Bond, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 30, 1840. LS. 1 page.
Acknowledges receipt of his gift of the circle used by Bowditch. The chronometer which Bond had had for some time is again at his service if he wants it, and he may keep it until his death or until it is called for. Signed by N. I., H. I., I. I. & William I. Bowditch.
172. Boyd, Julian Parks, Princeton, New Jersey to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 21, 1947. TLS. 1 page.
Boyd wishes he could have made it to the meeting of Friends of Lafayette, or that Ford could have visited Princeton; hopes to see him next time and thank him for his assistance.
173. Boynton, Peter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to "Dear Brother," n.p., August 29, 1777. ALS. 2 pages.
The British are advancing with great caution, Americans have taken prisoners and deserters, the bay is covered with dead horses, no one expects them to reach Philadelphia. Recipient’s letter to Morgan got a very lukewarm reaction.
174. Brackenridge, Henry Marie, Tarentum, Pennsylvania to William J[ackson] Canby, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 6, 1843. ALS. 3 pages.
He distributed all his autographs last summer (autograph collection). He lost his election due to divisions between Whigs and Antimasons. Will send Canby a speech of his (Brackenridge’s). Health of self and family.
175. Bradbury, James Ware, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], December 7, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with his request for an autograph.
176. Bradford, William J. A., Davenport, Iowa to Hugh Anderson Haralson, [Washington, D.C.], January 23, 1847. ALS. 2 pages.
Requests a military commission for army service in Mexico. Iowa’s quota (one regiment) has never been called for, and he can easily raise a regiment or battalion, whose members will remain to settle California or New Mexico after service. Asks Haralson to bring him to the President’s attention. With cover note from Haralson to President Polk placing Bradford’s name before him, though he does not know enough of him to recommend him.
177. Bradshaw, John, Whitehall, London, England to John Wollastone, [London, England], July 17, 1649. DS. 2 pages.
Addressed "to Se John Wollastone and the rest of the Trears at Wairs[?] or any two of them.” Warrant to pay to Francis Smith £3000, as part payment for wheat loaded by him for the service of Ireland. With notation of payment, July 21, 1649. Bradshawe is an English judge, signed the death warrant of Charles I.
178. Bragg, Braxton, Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, January 6, 1860. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Sends him information on swamp land[?] appropriations. Act No. 23, 1858, gave $50,000 for Iberville and St. Martin parishes. [Iberville is E. G.W. Butler’s parish]. Does not know what this is used for, as the swamp land commissioner has not turned over his records, but he has drawn warrants for $49,902.28. For want of information, "this board” has adjourned for a week. All state works are in the same condition. Bragg is commissioner of the board of public works, State of Louisiana.
179. Brazer, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher, Oak Lane Station, [Pennsylvania]. Engraved invitation, June 5, 1884.
Engraved invitation to call, evening.
180. Brazer, C[hristopher]. Envelope addressed to him at Ashburn, Montgmory [sic] County, [Pennsylvania], December 18, 1888.
181. Breese, Sidney, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 17, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with his request for an autograph.
182. Brent, Robert, Washington, D.C. to James Taylor, Newport, Kentucky, May 19, 1815. ALS. 2 pages.
Disallows a bill of exchange for $100,000 in favor of Miami Exporting Company which Taylor had sent him. Pressed for funds to pay troops. (During War of 1812, Taylor used his credit to pay Kentucky troops. Brent is paymaster general, United States Army.)
183. Brignoli, Pasquale, Chicago, Illinois to [George?] Upton, [Chicago, Illinois], March 27, 1882. ALS. 1 page.
What time does Mr. Updon wish to dine with him tonight? Written from Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago.
184. Brinkerhoff, Roeliff, Mansfield, Ohio to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1, 1901. ALS. 1 page.
On letterhead stationery of Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society. Received Judge Willis’s report for Philadelphia Prison[?] Congress, and liked its treatment of reformation from a spiritual rather than physical standpoint.
185. Brockway, Zebulon Reed, Elmira, New York to John R. Joslyn, Geneva, New York, October 27, 1918. ALS. 3 pages.
Thanks Joslyn for editorial favorably mentioning him. Reminisces regarding their earlier friendly acquaintance, and wishes to renew it. (Brockway is a penologist, retired from the New York Reformatory, Elmira.)
186. Broglie, Victor, Duc de. Passport issued to [Adolphe?] Jollivet, June 9[?], 183[6?]. DS. 1 page.
Signed by Boglie as Minister and Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs (France). Passport to M. Jollivet, Member of Chamber of Deputies, proceeding to London. Co-signed by de Lonnarre [?], Chief of Bureau of Chancellory.
187. Brooks, Phillips, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, March 6, 1890. ALS. 1 page.
Does not know anything about the Movement. to which her note refers. (Brooks is Protestant Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts.)
188. Brown, Mrs. W. G., Buffalo, New York to Bangs, Merwin and Company, [New York City], September 24, 1863. ALS. 2 pages.
Encloses autograph letter of Thomas Campbell [see no.239], and asks them to purchase it or sell it for her. She is in great financial need.
189. Brown, Walter Lewis, Buffalo, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, March 1, 1913. TLS. 1 page.
Notifies Joslyn that he is elected a life member of the Buffalo Library. Brief comments on administration of the Library, and obligations of membership. (Brown is librarian of Buffalo Public Library.)
190. Bryant, William Cullen, New York City, addressee unknown, January 14, 1869. ALS. 1 page.
He saw Mr. Wesley Harper this morning. On receiving Mr. Dana’a letter, directions were given to stop any further printing from Two Years Before the Mast.
191. Bryant, William Cullen, New York City to John Hicks, [Oshkosh, Wisconsin?], March 13, 1876. ALS. 1 page.
Declines Hicks’ request to compose a poem for celebration of the Fourth of July by the citizens of Oshkosh, because of old age and lack of time.
192. Bryce, James, London, England, addressee unknown, January 31, n.y. ALS. 2 pages.
Declines invitation to deliver an address to members of Free Church College Theological Society in Glasgow, because House of Commons will be sitting then. (Bryce is Member of Parliament, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1885-1907.)
193. Buchanan, James, St. Petersburg, Russia to George Lewis Mayer, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1832. ALS. 1 page.
Mr. [I. Randolph] Clay (secretary of legation) is carrying dispatches to Washington and will stay a few days in Lancaster. Will Mayer extend hospitality to him?
194. Buchanan, James, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, July 21, 1840. LS. 1 page.
Cannot comply with request to try and obtain a naval appointment for John W. Ashmead. There are no vacancies in the corps of midshipmen from Pennsylvania, anyway.
195. Buchanan, James. Invitation, to [Dolly] Madison, January 23, [1846?].
Invitation to a party or dinner at Carusi’s Saloon.
196. Buchanan, James. Engraved invitation to inaugural ball, to Mary Eliza Clements, March 4. 1857.
Engraved invitation, on heavy pressboard paper.
197. Buchanan, James. Land grant issued to Horatio J. Lawrence, December 17, 1860.
Signed by his secretary. Grants to Horatio Lawrence, assignee of John Robinson (the original grantee) the NE ¼ of Section 3, Township 5N, Range 6W, Ionia (Michigan) District.
198. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker. Autographs, undated. 2 items.
(1) Signature cut from letter, pasted onto a 3”x5” card. (2) Page two of a letter on the Roster (planned as a clearing house for information pertaining to China); page one is missing.
199. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 2. 1940. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Asks him to read an enclosed report (not included) and give "support in this effort.”
200. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 6, 1942. TLS. 1 page.
On stationery of China Relief Legion. Appreciates their membership in China Relief Legion, and sends Award of Recognition.
201. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 7, 1942. TLS. 1 page.
Encloses 2-page typed memorandum Includes envelope. Asks them to join the East and West Association, discusses its purpose, and encloses a two-page memorandum on its program and plans.
202. Bullis, Henry Amos, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 19, 1944. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks for letter and clipping. Regrets Ford is receiving letters urging him to join the National Association of Manufactures. Bullis is president of General Mills.
203. Bunner, Henry Cuyler. Autographed handwritten copy of poem, "The Light,” undated. 1 page.
The poem first appeared in Century Magazine, November 1887 (XIII, 120).
204. Bunner Henry Cuyler. Handwritten copy of poem, "A Lost Child,” undated. 2 pages.
Penciled notation on first page, "OS Braner[?] Bric”; may indicate it is to go in the "Bric a Brac” section with other poems. First printed in Century Magazine, December 1882 (III, 320).
205. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, New York City to Thomas Stephens Collier, [New London, Connecticut?], February 20, 1879. ALS. 2 pages.
Addressed from Puck Office. Returns Collier’s’s article, with apologies for being so late. He is allowed no margin for buying outside contributions to Puck. Bunner is editor of Puck, 1877-1896.
206. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, [New York City] to Robert Underwood Johnson, [New York City], March 21, 1883. ALS. 2 pages.
I will go to my office and get the book. I proposed to a girl long ago and got bounced; that’s why I took to poetry.
207. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, New York City to Robert Underwood Johnson, [New York City], November 22[?], 1887. ALS. 2 pages.
On letterhead stationary of Puck magazine. "The committee can’t have any choice. My stuff doesn’t read well.” But he will select something. Numbers 207-211 are published by Gerard E. Jensen, with commentary, in American Literature, May 1945, pp.161-169.
208. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Richard Watson Gilder, [New York City], March 15, 1893. TLS. 4 pages.
Gilder is editor of Century Magazine.
209. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Richard Watson Gilder, [New York City], January 20, 1894. TLS. 1 page.
210. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Richard Watson Gilder, [New York City], June 8, 1894. TLS. 2 pages.
211. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Richard Watson Gilder, [New York City], November 22, 1894. TLS. 1 page.
212. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Richard Watson Gilder, [New York City], November 28, 1894. TLS. 2 pages.
213. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Richard Watson Gilder, [New York City], December 4, 1894. TLS. 1 page.
214. Bunner, Henry Cuyler, Nutley, New Jersey to Robert Underwood Johnson, [New York City], January 10, 1895. TLS. 1 page.
215. Burdette, Robert Jones, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, May 19, 1885. 1 page.
Autographed handwritten verse. 1 page.
216. Burgoyne, John, Kilmainham, Ireland to [Charles] Townshend, [Dublin, Ireland?], October 17, 1782. ALS. 3 pages.
Advises against levy of any new [army?] corps in Ireland "at this crisis,” until success or failure of the corps already raised can be ascertained. Townshend is joint vice-treasurer of Ireland. Burgoyne is privy-councillor and commander in chief in Ireland.
217. Burke, Edmund, London, England, addressee unknown, May 7, 1788. ALS. 1 page.
Regrets that the trial prevents him from receiving the addressee and "the gentlemen of the Committee” this morning and fears the same will be true tomorrow unless they can catch him in the Hall. Burke is prosecuting the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, governor general of British India.
218. Burlingame, Anson, Washington, D.C. to Alexander Dallas Bache, [Washington, D.C.], January 25, 1860. ALS. 1 page.
Letter of introduction and request for a government position for Mr. L .M. Johnson.
219. Burne-Jones, Edward Coley, London, England to Mrs. Smalley, n.p., undated. ALS. 4 pages.
Regrets that he cannot spend this evening with her and her husband because of a bad cold. Burne-Jones is a painter.
220. Burnett, Frances Hodgson, [New York City] to [William Morris?] Colles, n.p., February 10, 1903. ALS. 2 pages.
Regrets not having seen him when he is in New York. Can not promise any new work now, as she is under contract for several plays and writing a book. Burnett is author of "Little Lord Fauntleroy.”
221. Burnside, Ambrose Everett, Providence, Rhode Island to J. Grant Howe, n.p., August 21, 1861. ALS. 1 page.
Sends autograph to this young boy. Would like to send him an account of the battle of Bull Run, but too busy. Burnside commanded a brigade in the battle.
222. Burr, Aaron, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Timothy Greene, New York City, February 28, 1795. ALS.[?] 1 page.
Regarding sale and settlement of some lands belonging to Mr. Drinker.
223. [Burr, Aaron], Washington, D.C. to "John” n.p., December 30, 1804. AL[?] 2 pages.
Incomplete. First sheet (2 pages) only. Instructs him to call on editors of the Register and the Gazette and "stop the further transmission of these papers.” Editor of the Register has no right to claim [payment]; editor of the Gazette has some claim. Someone is about publish, under Burr’s name, an anecdote regarding him meeting the Indian educated in Paris by Lafayette, and he wants the facts "truly stated.” Mentions mortgage of Pendleton [Burr’s home is "Richmond Hill”]. Burr is Vice President, six months after shooting Hamilton.
224. Burr, Aaron, Hermitage, [Nashville, Tennessee], to [Colonel Robert] Hays, n.p., [1806?]. ALS. 2 pages.
Fragment, torn. Intended to have seen him today, but is unable to because he is waiting for someone who is supposed to be coming. The general left home this morning. (Editors of The Papers of Aaron Burr identify the recipient as Col. Robert Hays. Letter is written from Andrew Jackson’s home.)
225. Burrill, George R[awson], Providence, Rhode Island to John Hagadorn, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, May 22, 1799. ALS. 1 page.
Encloses "the Notes of the Little Sailor-Boy and of Megen oh” [plays?], with comments [not present]. Also comments on "Mr. Dehone” [minister?].
226. Burrill, George R[awson], Providence, Rhode Island. Attestation on bill of sale, February 12,1801. ADS. 3 pages.
Bill of sale for ship Abigail by Samuel W. Greene and John Barker to John Innes Clark for $8000, signed by John Barker and Samuel W. Greene. With covering attestation (ADS.) by Burrill as notary public.
227. Burritt, Elihu, London, England to Monsieur de Liancourt, n.p., June 25, 1849. ALS. 1 page.
Letterhead stationery of League of Universal Brotherhood (London), with copy of its pledge (against all war) and with note from Burritt to de Liancourt below, sending him a copy of "Bond of Brotherhood.” With second sheet translating Burritt’s note into French. Burritt is an English reformer who advocated peace and international associations.
228. Burroughs, John, West Park, New York to Master Jackson, n.p., July 25, 1890. ALS. 2 pages.
Explaining to a young boy why he finds so many shell fragments form birds’ nests on the ground.
229. Burton, Theodore Elijah, Cleveland, Ohio to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 9, 1916. TLS. 1 page.
The court intimates that Presidential electors are traditionally bound to vote for their party’s candidate. Any other ruling would be ridiculous. Burton is a United States Congressman and Senator. In 1916 he got the unanimous support of the Ohio Republican delegation for President.
230. Butler, Andrew Pickens, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 22, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with his request for an autograph.
231. Butler, Andrew Pickens, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Rio Grande, Mexico, March 12, 1848. ALS. 3 pages.
Proposed discharge of "young Peligree” from E.G.W. Butler’s regiment is causing agonies to his father. If consistent with duty, can he permit Peligree to remain, or reassign him? Speaks of bright prospects of E.G.W. Butler’s son’s career. E.G.W. Butler commanded Upper Department of Upper Rio Grande, Mexico, 1847-1848. He and A.P. Butler were not related.
232. [Butler, Benjamin Franklin.] Handwritten paragraph, unsigned, undated. 1 page.
Criticizes Admiral Porter for his handling of ships during the Civil War.
233. Butler, Matthew Calbraith, Edgefield, South Carolina to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, September 17, 1883. ALS. 6 pages.
Includes envelope. Describes his son Frank’s horseback accident, news of other family members. Political outlook for the Democratic party is not promising, since factions are feuding in several states. Thinks McDonald is the strongest man (politically) in the country; Judge Thurman also good (for the Presidency). We must get a man from the West, it being the center of population, political power, and material power; we should build a power base there to be independent of New York’s corrupt local struggles for spoils. Commends "Mr. Davis” for his defense of the South and Confederacy against Northern critics.
234. Butler, Nicholas Murray, New York City to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 28, 1917. TLS. 1 page.
Sends extract from a letter of his to a prominent New York Republican leader (extract not present).
235. Cage, Harry, Washington, D.C. Autographed sentiment, April 23, 1834. ANS. 1 page.
Holograph, autographed. Sheet for album of "Miss Walton.”
236. Calhoun, John Caldwell, [Washington, D.C.] to [John Quincy] Adams, [Washington, D.C., circa March 1825‑March 1829]. ALS, initialed. 1 page.
Signed with initials. Penciled notes on letter identify author and recipients. Calhoun is U.S. vice president. "Mgr. Robedeau who has charge of the mathematical instruments has left his office, and the French Killogram cannot be had today….”
237. Cameron, Simon, [Washington, D.C.] to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 13, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
"The widow of Alexander Hamilton is at present in this city.” Cameron is United States Senator from Pennsylvania.
238. Cameron, Simon, Washington, D.C. to Alexander Dallas Bache, Washington, D.C., November 30, 1861. LS. 2 pages.
Cameron as Secretary of War to Bache as Superintendent of United States Coast Survey. Asks for number of square miles and population of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia in accordance with change in boundaries shown on an enclosed map, for his annual report.
239. Campbell, Thomas, [London, England] to Sir Henry Wheatley, London, England, February 8, 1838. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks Wheatley for promising to try and use his influence to get the Queen to accept three of his volumes of poems and letters. Originally enclosed with number 188. See letter from Mrs. W. G. Brown, number 188, offering this for sale.
240. Carleton, James Henry, Buena Vista, Mexico to George Evans, Maine, July 21, 1847. ALS. 16 pages.
A very long letter regarding the Mexican War: activities against guerillas; activities of other army units, including General Scott and Santa Ana; General Taylor cannot advance until fall, when the year’s crops will provide forage for animals; discusses logistics of various possible army movements; feels General Taylor has been deliberately sabotaged by assignment of all his veteran troops to Scott; discusses Battle of Buena Vista and says he is writing a history of it; lists the volunteer and regular troops and their commanders camped at Buena Vista and vicinity; expects Taylor to be President; Scott is moving on Mexico City; comments on Mexican public opinion. (Carlton is on General Wool’s staff in Mexico, afterwards in the West. Evans is United States Senator.)
241. Carlisle, John Griffin, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., December 7, 1885. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope addressed to her at Executive Mansion. Mrs. Carlisle accepts Rose Cleveland’s invitation to drive with her tomorrow. Carlisle is speaker of House of Representative.
242. Carnegie, Andrew, n.p. to "Miss Chace,” n.p., April 12, 1876. ALS. 4 pages.
Family news and expressions of friendship. Trusts she will be very happy—is she getting married? His mother is still living. He is planning a round the world trip. Mentions Stewart’s death at age 73. Mentions her mother, brother, and sister.
243. Carpenter, Ebenezer, [Colchester, Connecticut?]. Copybook and stylus circa 1843-1854. Holograph. 7 pages of text.
Cover page with names, dates, scraps of writings. Carbon copies of letters: to "Bro. Humphrey” (from Colchester, August 1847), discussing family news and Colchester prayer meetings; to Mr. Bassett, regarding prayer meetings. Includes typed copies (4 pages), the carbons being backwards and virtually illegible. Carpneter is Allyn K. Ford’s maternal grandfather. Includes typed transcript, 4 pages.
244. Carpenter, Ebenezer, Attleboro, Massachusetts. Will, April 8, 1881. Handwritten copy. 10 pages.
245. [Carpenter, Ebenezer], Attleboro, Massachusetts to "My dear children,” n.p., May 23, 1881. AL. 3 pages.
Letter is signed Father. Includes family news, including talk of Allyn K. Ford. E. Carpenter will be 77 years old in two weeks.
246. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, January 8, 1811. ALS. 3 pages.
To his mother. Describes his job as a clerk with Mr. Sherman and Mr. Hughes, the people he works with, and family matters.
247. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Philenia Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, May 15, 1811. ALS. 1 page.
Family, friends, and acquaintances.
248. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to William Carpenter, Wallingford, Connecticut, August 2, 1811. ALS. 2 pages.
Advises him not to expect perfection and utopia anywhere, and to remember he is better off with his present master than at home, which is becoming very undesirable. Family and home news.
249. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to William Carpenter, Wallingford, Connecticut, August 11, 1811. ALS. 1 page.
Family news. Advises William to behave himself.
250. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, August 14, 1811. ALS. 2 pages.
Family and acquaintances.
251. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, September 6, 1811. ALS. 1 page.
News of Philenia, William and acquaintances.
252. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to William Carpenter, Wallingford, Connecticut, September 10, 1811. ALS. 1 page.
Forbids him to leave Mr. Grant’s service until he hears from Orville again.
253. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Horatio Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, September 10, 1811. ALS. 3 pages.
Talks of William’s intention of leaving his place with Mr. Grant. Advises Horatio to employ his time in reading, and to study mankind.
254. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to William Carpenter, Wallingford, Connecticut, October 28, 1811. ALS. 1 page.
News of family and acquaintances.
255. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Horatio Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, November 8. 1811. ALS. 2 pages.
Regarding his (Orville’s) buying books for Horatio. News of William and Philenia.
256. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, December 18, 1811. ALS. 3 pages.
His twenty-first birthday. Musing on himself, his situation, his future, Philenia’s paintings.
257. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Horatio Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, January 29, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
Mostly advising him of the necessity of acquiring the art of letter writing. Personal and family news.
258. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, February 15, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
News of self and Philenia.
259. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, April 29, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
Talks of his new job and boss, riot between college students and town boys.
260. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, June 4, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
Sends material for shirts, talks of Philenia’s school teaching, rumors of war. He has escaped the first draft.
261. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Horatio Carpenter, Poughkeepsie, New York, September 4, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
Advises Horatio regarding taking a job, advising him that since jobs are scare he should take what he has been offered. Connecticut’s preparations for war.
262. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Horatio Carpenter, Poughkeepsie, New York, September 20, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
Thinks there is a job opening in New Haven for Horatio. Criticizes war and the government’s failure to protect the rights of its citizens and their property, asserting that it is appropriating all the spoils of war and privateering to itself.
263. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, October 21, 1812. ALS. 2 pages.
Orville’s plans to go to Baltimore to take over that branch of his boss’ (Mr. Carrington’s) storage and commission business as his partner.
264. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to William Carpenter, Wallingford, Connecticut, November 2, 1812. ALS. 1 page.
He is leaving for Baltimore tonight.
265. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, November 26, 1812. ALS. 5 pages.
His journey to Baltimore; wickedness and debauchery of Baltimore; messages for his lady friends back in New Haven.
266. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, November 29, 1812. ALS. 3 pages.
His business is prospering. Plans for a coal business.
267. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Horatio Carpenter, Auburn, New York, February 11, 1813. ALS. 3 pages.
Glad that Horatio is satisfied with his position. Orville is doing a commission business under the name of Carpenter, Hodges and Company. Discusses his employees. Business is prospering, but war makes things uncertain. News of family and friends.
268. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, February 1, 1813. ALS. 11 pages.
Family news. Business prospects are dreary because of English blockade. Description of a ride in the country, a rural Methodist church service, and visit with acquaintances afterwards.
269. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, March 29, 1813. ALS. 4 pages.
Reflects on their past life and experiences, and advises her to write more often.
270. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, May 10, 1813. ALS. 3 pages.
The enemy has retreated from Baltimore. News of acquaintances. There have been many business failures.
271. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, May 24, 1813. ALS. 4 pages.
Fears his business will not support him much longer. Describes his week’s service as a soldier during the invasion of Baltimore.
272. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, June 3, 1813. ALS. 3 pages.
Speaks of his whiskers, "Betsy’s” death; he will close his business soon; he has been courting a lady.
273. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, June 8, 1813. ALS. 3 pages.
His prospects are dreary; plans to come to Connecticut in July and visit Washington en route.
274. Carpenter, Orville, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, August 28, 1813. ALS. 2 pages.
Mentions his trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains and his stay at Wilkes-Barre.
275. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Horatio Carpenter, Auburn, New York, March 23, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
Congratulates Horatio on his recovery from illness. His partnership has failed and he will return to New Haven where he hopes to find work. Comments on family and friends, and on Horatio’s letter writing style.
276. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, April 21, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
Regarding a poem in defense of womanhood he wrote and had published in a local paper, and also regarding a girl he has been dating but does not want to get serious with. News of friends.
277. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, August 3, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
His business ventures (buying and selling occasional lots of goods), problems created by war. Has not yet found any permanent business.
278. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, August 21, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
His health, work on fortifications. Plans another trip to Baltimore. No business prospects. Received a letter from Horatio, who has fled to avoid the draft.
279. Carpenter, Orville, New Haven, Connecticut to Horatio Carpenter, Auburn, New York, September 15, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
Can give him no encouragement in job-seeking in New Haven; business is totally stagnant. Advises him not to become a soldier, for the war is one of "conquest and ambition,” especially the Canadian expedition. He has been almost idle for months, but expects to take another trip south. News of friends.
280. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, November 21, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
Scolds her for not writing. Mentions relatives and friends.
281. Carpenter, Orville, Trenton, New Jersey to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, December 15, 1814. ALS. 3 pages.
His business travels. An anecdote of a lady asking for "lady’s knit indispensibles,” which he took to mean petticoats instead of pocketbooks.
282. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, January 20, 1815. ALS. 3 pages.
Talks of friends, acquaintances, and social activities.
283. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Horatio Carpenter, Auburn, New York, March 1, 1815. ALS. 3 pages.
Peace has brought even more uncertainty to merchants. He traveled to New York on an errand last week. Advice on letter writing.
284. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, March 23, 1815. ALS. 2 pages.
He has become partner with William Howell of Baltimore as Howell and Carpenter, and they are so far doing well; they seem to be commission merchants and agents.
285. Carpenter, Orville, Cape Henry, Haiti to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, August 23, 1816. ALS. 3 pages.
Describes the city of Cape Henry and his impressions of Haiti in general.
286. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, October 18, 1816. ALS. 3 pages.
His economic situation and recent trip to the West Indies. He goes to North Carolina next week.
287. Carpenter, Orville, Gonaïves, Haiti to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, April 6, 1818. ALS. 3 pages.
He is having neither good nor bad luck. Talks of the Haitian merchants and a Mr. O’Brien.
288. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, July 15, 1818. ALS. 2 pages.
He has returned from Haiti. Horace is now lodging at the same place as he. Has declined an offer to go to Haiti again immediately.
289. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, November 17, 1818. ALS. 2 pages.
His life is very hum-drum. Will probably go to the Island of St. Croix (West Indies) soon.
290. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, January 3. 1821. ALS. 3 pages.
Has returned again from Gonaïves. William had been with him, returned early, and left again for "Porto Rico.” Comments on Haitian revolution. He is going to marry a Baltimore lady named Ann Hasson.
291. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, Westfield, Massachusetts, May 29, 1822. ALS. 3 pages.
His marriage, advice to Philenia regarding marriage, his financial affairs and prospects. Thinking of moving to Cheraw[?], South Carolina. Sees no very good prospects for her as a teacher in Baltimore.
292. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to William Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, May 17, 1823. ALS. 3 pages.
Informs him of his marriage (two years ago); he has a daughter Mary. His most recent trip to Haiti. Hopes for a revival of business in Baltimore.
293. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to William Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, July 8, 1823. ALS. 3 pages.
His health (he is enfeebled from measles). News of family members. Rogues and mail robbers in Baltimore.
294. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland, to Philenia Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, July 12, 1824. A. L. S. 3 pages.
His wife has been very sick. Talks of his daughter Mary. William wants Philenia to remember he is no longer a child. They have never received a ring which mother intended to forward. He finds himself becoming increasingly less attached to the North.
295. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, Newburgh, New York, November 29, 1824. ALS. 3 pages.
Mostly family news and comments.
296. Carpenter, Orville, Baltimore, Maryland to Walter Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, December 1824. AL
Advice as to his studies and conduct (Walter is at Yale). Comments by Horace on Orville. Finished after the death of Orville by Horace Carpenter, November 23, 1825. ALS. 3 pages.
297. Carpenter, Horace, Baltimore, Maryland to Philenia Carpenter, New Haven, Connecticut, September 9, 1815. ALS. 3 pages.
His financial situation, his rather unfavorable impression of Orville. Orville is about to be married. Horace is working in the Lottery and Exchange Office.
298. Carpenter, Horace, Baltimore, Maryland to Charity Carpenter, Huntington, Connecticut, September 14, 1816. ALS. 3 pages.
Orville’s financial situation and prospects. His own work and poverty. Advice on raising the younger children.
299. Carpenter, William, Baltimore, Maryland to William Carpenter, Monroe, Connecticut, June 15, 1825. ALS. 1 page.
Schooner Eliza and Mary, in which Orville is returning from Gonaïves, is lost on Body[?] Island. No further particulars yet.
300. Carpenter, William, New York City to Walter O. Carpenter, Monroe, Connecticut, June 26, 1825. ALS. 2 pages.
Orville is lost off the coast of North Carolina; last time he is seen he is in the main rigging. His window’s health is poor and she will probably not long survive him. William’s own health is poor.
301. Carpenter, William, New York City to Philenia Carpenter, Newburgh, New York, June 28, 1825. ALS. 3 pages.
News of Orville’s shipwreck. His widow not expected to live long. William has promised to take care of her, but does not think he can. His health is bad.
302. [Carroll], Ch[arles of Carrollton], n.p. to William Gibbons, n.p., circa May 8, 1822. ALS. 1 page.
Describes treatment of a Mr. Dean for injury caused by a fall. Incomplete (last page only).
303. Carroll, Charles of Carrollton, Doughoregan Manor, Maryland to Mrs. Mary Sophia Bayard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1823. ALS. 2 pages.
To his granddaughter, Mrs. Richard Henry Bayard. Pressure of necessary current expenses prevent him from buying her sister Elizabeth a cashmere shawl. Advises Mary to continue her harp practice. Wants to see her and her baby, but fears he will die or become too infirm before then. Doughoregan Manor is Carroll’s family home.
304. Carroll, Mary H., Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., December 3, 1885. ALS. 2 pages.
Applied [for a job?] to the treasury department on Rose Cleveland’s advice, and writes to be sure it is all right to use her name.
305. Carroll, Mary H. Washington, D.C. to [Daniel Manning],, Washington, D.C., December 3, 1885. ALS. 1 page.
Applying to the Secretary of the Treasury for a job, using Rose Cleveland as a reference.
306. Carroll, Mary H., Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., [December 8, 1885]. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Solicits further aid in obtaining the treasury job.
307. Carter, Sybil, New York City to Mrs. Dougan, n.p., March 5, 1906. ALS. 2 pages.
On letterhead stationery of Sybil Carter Indian Mission and Lace Industry. Has sent Mrs. Dougan a photo.
308. Cass, Lewis, Washington, D.C. to Thomas Leiper Kane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1850. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Kane’s pamphlet has not reached him yet. Expressions of friendship and esteem. Cass is a United States Senator. Kane is a lawyer.
309. Cass Lewis, Detroit, Michigan to [Samuel Gardner Drake, Boston, Massachusetts?], November 19, 1851. LS. 1 page.
Sends two dollars for 1851 register. (Drake is editor of the Register of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.)
310. Cass, Lewis, [Washington, D.C.] to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, May 4, 1857. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks for "excellent and patriotic letter.” Cass is Secretary of State.
311. Castaing, [Peter], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia], April 16, 1782. LS. 1 page.
Explains why he has been delayed so long in reporting to Weedon’s regiment. Castaing is aide-de-camp to General Du Portail.
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M3162312. Charles le Téméraire, Duke of Burgundy. June 25, 1472. DS. 1 page.
Nature of document is indeterminate. He is "Charles the Bold,” the last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477.
313. Chiang, Mei-ling (Sung). Award of recognition, China Relief Legion to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, undated. DS. 1 page.
Includes printed interpretation of symbols, signed in facsimile by Lin Yutang. Printed in colored inks and signed "Mayling Sung Chiang.”
314. Childs, George William. Autographed photograph, 1873.
Childs is a Philadelphia publisher.
315. Choate, Joseph Hodges, Stockbridge, Massachusetts to John R. Joslyn, [Buffalo, New York], August 13, 1913. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks for extra copies of his (Choate’s) biography. Choate is a New York City lawyer.
316. Choisy, Claude Gabriel de, [Gloucester, Virginia] to George Weedon, [Gloucester, Virginia], October 7, 1781. LS. 1 page.
Warrent to impress or otherwise obtain spades, axes, pick axes, hatchets [for siege of Gloucester]. At the siege of Yorktown (October 1781), General Choisy invested Cornwallis’s fortifications at Gloucester and with Lauzun’s cavalry attacked and defeated Tarleton’s legion on October third.
317. Christianson, Theodore, Chicago, Illinois to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 17, 1937. TLS. 1 page.
On letterhead of National Association of Retail Grocers. Thanks for Ford’s congratulations on Christianson’s position as secretary-manager of the Association.
318. Christianson, Theodore, Chicago, Illinois to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 1937. TLS. 1 page.
On letterhead of National Association of Retail Grocers. Thanks for assistance in advertising National Retail Grocers Week.
319. Civil War broadside. "Island No. 10 Captured,” April 8, 1862.
Printed flyer of two dispatches telling of capture.
320. Civil War broadside. "Capture of Savannah,” December 25, 1864.
A sheet printing dispatches of Generals Sherman and Foster.
321. Civil War. Envelope marked "Captured Correspondence." undated.
322. Civil War letter. Unsigned, Richmond, Virginia, addressee unknown, June 22, n.y. AL. 1 page.
Reached Richmond this morning. The box the addressee sent is in Richmond and he will send for it tomorrow. Lawlie also brought him clothes.
323. Civil War letter. "From our special correspondent,” Richmond, Virginia, addressee unknown, June 14, [1864]. Letter impression copy (p. 1-6) and holograph (p. 7-8). Unsigned.
Apparently writing back to England. Impressions of Richmond, Confederates, progress of war, recent battles, movements o f Grant and Lee in The Wilderness, battle at Spottsylvania, operations in Georgia. He thinks Lee is a military genius.
324. Civil War letter. Signed "F. L.,” Richmond, Virginia, addressee unknown, June 22, 1864. 4 pages.
Written by a Confederate soldier. Describes Lee’s movements against Grant, and their success. "Never since the beginning of the war have I seen such cheerfulness and confidence in Dixie as at this moment.” Battle of Spottsylvania Court House. Armies are now confronting each other south of the James River.
325. Civil War. List of Prisoners Paroled...by order of Lt. Genl. Jackson, January 1863. Handwritten. 7 pages.
With endorsed cover sheet, 1 page. List of prisoners paroled by D. B. Bridgford by order of Lieutenant General [Stonewall] Jackson. Gives date, name, company, regiment, brigade, division. With cover sheet and with endorsements by various officers regarding referral and delivery of parolees.
326. Civil War. Notes on battles at Helena and in Pennsylvania, [July 1863]. July 1863. Handwritten. 1 page.
327. Clapp, Moses Edwin, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 13, 1916. TLS. 1 page.
Reply to a letter. A bill has been introduced in accord with the view that there should be some elasticity in legislation controlling organizations. Clapp is chairman of the Senate Committee on Standards, Weights and Measures.
328. Clarke, Ethan, Newport, Rhode Island to William Greene, Warwick, Rhode Island, October 28, 1783. ALS. 1 page.
He will come next Sunday with his sloop. Advises Greene to buy potatoes there rather than asking Clarke to provide. Asks Greene to be on the lookout for someone with goods to sell. Greene is Governor of Rhode Island. Clarke is probably a merchant.
329. Clarke, John Hopkins, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], December 8, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with request for autograph.
330. Clarkson, David L., New York City to Nicholas Low, [New York City], December 13, 1790. ALS. 2 pages.
Objects strenuously to a public "protest” made by Low, "which no young Man who values character can pass over with silence.” Demands that he "Publickly recall your malignant Protest, or be prepared, to give me personal satisfaction.” Low is a merchant and real estate developer.
331. Clay, Clement Claiborne, Washington, D.C. to Alexander Dallas Bache, [Washington, D.C.], January 28, 1858. ALS. 1 page.
Bache can see him at his room tonight, or at the Senate parlor tomorrow. Clay is Senator from Alabama.
332. Clay, Henry, [Washington, D.C.] to John Quincy Adams, [Washington, D.C.], February 15, [1825?1. AN. 1 page.
Regrets a bad cold will prevent him from dining with them today.
333. Clay, Henry, Ashland, Kentucky to James Brooks, New York City, September 8, 1848. ALS. 2 pages.
Front of envelope and seal have been pasted on the letter. He has determined to submit to the decisions of the Whig convention, will not allow anyone to present his name as an independent candidate, and will take no active part (either for or against Taylor) in the election. Thinks highly of Mr. Fillmore. Clay has been defeated by Zachary Taylor as Whig nominee for President.
334. Clay, Henry, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 3, 1850. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Grants his request for an autograph, because Stackhouse is a member of the Society of Friends, which Clay highly regards.
335. [Clay, Henry.] Broadside for Clay memorial service, Middletown, New York, July 3, 1852.
Printed broadside listing actions people should take to show respect while his funeral train passes through town.
336. Clayton, John Middleton, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 15, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
The town of Smyrna, Delaware is not a port of entry.
337. Clayton, John Middleton, Washington, D.C. to George V. Brown, Tangier, Morocco, July 10, 1850. ALS. 1 page.
Informing him of the death of President Taylor. Clayton is Secretary of State. Brown is United States consul at Tangier.
338. Clemens, Samuel Langhorne. Two pages of manuscript of A Tramp Abroad, undated. ADf[?] Handwriting not authenticated.
Handwritten, unsigned. Appears to be a draft, since it has some corrections.
339. Clemens, Samuel Langhorne. Autographed sentiment, signed Mark Twain, [1893?]. 1 page.
"Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.”
340. Clemens, Samuel Langhorne. "Pudd’nhead Wilson's Calendar for 1894." [1894?]. Printed. 16 pages.
341. Cleveland, Frances Folsom, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Walker, Washington, D.C., undated. ALS. 1 page.
Will you come Thursday morning?
342. Cleveland, Frances Folsom, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Walker, Washington, D.C., undated. ALS. 4 pages.
The 27th will suit. Discusses meeting and lecturer arrangements.
343. Cleveland, Frances Folsom, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Walker, Washington, D.C., undated. ALS. 2 pages.
How did your meeting come out? Can you give me a list of the patronesses?
344. Cleveland, Frances Folsom, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. [Daniel] Manning, Washington, D.C., January 6, [1887]. ALS. 3 pages.
Has finally persuaded the President that she won’t get too tired if she goes out on the day of her reception, and so accepts Mrs. Manning’s invitation. Mary Fryer Manning is wife of Secretary of Treasury.
345. Cleveland, Frances Folsom (Mrs. Thomas Jax Preston), Dunedin, Florida to Mrs. Seeberger, n.p., March 29, 1937. ALS. 1 page.
Signed Frances F. Cleveland Preston. Mrs. Seeberger is welcome to stay until May first. On letterhead, Yacht Club Inn, Dunedin, Florida.
346. Cleveland, Grover. Autographed calling card, Executive Mansion, Washington, undated.
347. Cleveland, Grover, Buffalo, New York to Henry Cleveland Wards, n.p., November 16, 1882. ALS. 2 pages.
On letterhead stationery of Cleveland, Bissel and Sicard. Thanks for letter of well-wishing and picture of rooster [he has just been elected Governor of New York] and for Ward’s sentiments regarding 1884.
348. Cleveland, Grover, n.p. to William Freeman Vilas, Chairman, Democratic National Committee, [1884]. ALS. 1 page.
Mounted, with engraved portrait, glued into cardboard photo stand, along with picture of Cleveland. A pledge to devote his best efforts to duties of the Presidency if elected [statement accepting nomination?].
349. Cleveland, Grover and Thomas Andrews Hendricks. Autographed souvenir of the inauguration ball, March 4, 1885. Engraved DS. 1 page.
Engraved picture on stiff paper, with pictures and signatures of Cleveland and Hendricks, and with names of the inaugural ball committee.
350. Cleveland, Grover. Typed and printed copies of the "official programme for the President's reception on New Year's Day,” January 1, [1886]. 2 items.
351. Cleveland, Grover. Invitation to Senators and Representatives, for several receptions, January and February 1887.
A single card inviting them to four different receptions.
352. Cleveland, Grover, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, New York City, December 10, 1887. AL. 3 pages.
Signature torn off. Includes envelope. Instructions for purchasing of a gold comb for "Frank” for Christmas, and will Rose pay Miss Nelson the fifty cents he owes her.
353. Cleveland, Grover. Souvenir of the Inaugural Ball and Reception, March 4, 1893. 1 page.
Engraved, illustrated, on heavy paper, including pictures of Cleveland and Adlai E. Stevenson and names of ball committee.
354. [Cleveland, Grover]. Program, concerts by the United States Marine Band, Washington, D.C., March 6, [1893]. Printed. 4 pages.
355. Cleveland, Rose Elizabeth. Calling card engraved "Miss Cleveland” and initialed "U.S.A.,” undated.
356. Cleveland, Rose Elizabeth. Autographed photograph, to Henry Benjamin Whipple, undated.
357. Cleveland, Rose Elizabeth, Washington, D.C. to [Mary H.] Carroll, [Washington, D.C.[, [December 1885]. ADfS. 4 pages.
It is true that Ms. Carroll’s appointment would be gratifying to her, but only if a vacancy exists and she is otherwise qualified.
358. Clifford, Nathan, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], March 14, 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Gives the residence of the Attorney General of Maine. (Clifford is United States Attorney General, later a Supreme Court justice).
359. Clinton, DeWitt, Albany, New York to Benjamin Silliman, New Haven, Connecticut, March 16, 1818. ALS. 1 page.
He has read the prospectus of the American Scientific Journal and is quite pleased with it. Clinton is Governor of New York. Silliman is founder and first editor of American Journal of Science and Arts.
360. Clymer, George, Roxborough, Pennsylvania to George Morgan, Princeton, New Jersey, [November 7, 1786]. ALS. 2 pages.
Came here last night. Will provide for balance due to R. Stockton. Refers to a proposed exchange of servants with Captain Litle. Morgan is a land speculator, Philadelphia merchant, Indian agent before Revolutionary War; farmer and land owner in New Jersey after war.
361. Cochran, John, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to [Henry] Jackson, Gulph, [Pennsylvania], June 11, 1778. ALS. 1 page.
Has recommended Dr. Stoddard to care for the sick in Jackson’s detachment. Cochran is surgeon-general in army hospital department. Jackson is colonel of the Sixteenth Massachusetts Regiment.
362. Cochrane, William. Autograph: "William Cochrane writer Burgess of Edin[burgh], 1707," 1707. 1 page.
363. Cockerill, John Albert, New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, October 15, 1886. LS. 1 page.
On letterhead stationary of The World. Requests a poem for publication, on day of dedication of the Statue of Liberty. Cockerill is managing editor of The World.
364. Colburn, James Smith, Charleston, South Carolina to Tristam Burges, Washington, D.C., May 7, 1828. ALS. 1 page.
Sends pamphlet of "Hamilton.” Burges is United States Representative from Rhode Island.
365. Colfax, Schuyler, South Bend, Indiana, addressee unknown, June 27, 1857. ALS. 1 page.
Will speak a week or two in his state. Comments on coming elections, and hopes to foil the Democrats. Colfax is a Republican congressman.
366. Collins, Wilkie, n.p. to "Mr. Fields,” n.p., undated. ANS. 1 page.
Hopes to be in Boston early next week. Collins is a novelist.
367. Comstock, M.C., New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], December 3, 1885. ALS. 3 pages.
Encloses A Halting Amen!, a 15-page manuscript Cleveland. Returns Cleveland’s manuscript, which apparently Comstock has had since 1881. Many editors have expressed interest in buying it.
368. Cone, William Ezra, Washington, D.C. to [Joseph] Henry [Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], September 10, 1862. ALS. 4 pages.
Thanks for Hartford papers. Poor quality of army food. Brothers William E. and Joseph H. Cone were Hartford hardware dealers. William served nine months in Company E, 22nd Connecticut Volunteers.
369. Cone, William Ezra, Chain Bridge, Virginia to [Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], October 14, 1862. ALS. 4 pages.
Thanks for letter; family news; asks for tobacco and clothes.
370. Cone, William Ezra, Falls Church, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, October 29, 1862. ALS. 1 page.
Asks him to pay Mrs. Mason ten dollars, because he (William) borrowed it from her husband.
371. Cone, William Ezra, Miner's Hill, Virginia to [Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], December 5, 1862. ALS. 3 pages.
He has been sick with colic; living in log house; thanks for food the family sent.
372. Cone, William Ezra, [Miner's Hill, Virginia] to [Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], December 27, 1862. ALS. 4 pages.
His health and the desecration of Falls Church by Captain Preston.
373. Cone, William Ezra, Miner’s Hill, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, January 11, 1863. ALS. 4 pages.
His health, asks Joseph to come for a visit.
374. Cone, William Ezra, Miner's Hill, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, January 29, 1863. ALS. 3 pages.
Visited Washington and got caught in a snow storm; asks Joseph to send him ten dollars.
375. Cone, William Ezra, Miner's Hill, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, February 9, 1863. ALS. 3 pages.
Thanks him for money; family inquiries; camp life.
376. Cone, William Ezra, Arlington Heights, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, March 15, 1863. ALS. 4 pages.
He may be promoted; has been digging rifle pits; thanks for papers; the regiment generally does not support Seymour for Governor.
377. Cone, William Ezra, Arlington, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cones Hartford, Connecticut, April 1, 1863. ALS. 4 pages.
Thanks for articles sent; comments on approaching elections; many soldiers are going home to vote.
378. Cone, William Ezra, Arlington, Virginia to [Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], April 8, 1863. ALS. 3 pages.
Letter regarding his possible promotion.
379. Cone, William Ezra, Arlington, Virginia to [Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], April 13, [1863]. ALS. 2 pages.
Sends birthday present for Johnny and asks for money.
380. Cone, William Ezra, Arlington, Virginia to [Joseph Henry Cones Hartford, Connecticut], [April] 15, 1863. ALS. 1 page.
They are about to march, he thinks to Fortress Monroe; he did not get promoted.
381. Cone, William Ezra, Suffolk, Virginia to [Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut], April 22, 1863. ALS. 4 pages.
Describes march to Suffolk; they are about four miles from rebel troops; he asks for things to be sent.
382. Cone, William Ezra, Suffolk, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, April 29, 1863. ALS. 4 pages.
Asks for things to be sent; describes camp life and skirmishes with rebels.
383. Cone, William Ezra, West Point, Virginia to Joseph Henry Cone, Hartford, Connecticut, May 9, 1863. ALS. 4 pages.
Describes march and skirmishes with rebels.
384. Confederate States of America. Paper currency in the amount of twenty dollars, February 17, 1864.
No. 13393.
385. Confederate States of America. Treasurer’s certificate for $300, March 5, 1864.
No. 224 of 235. Paid by the Farmers Bank of Virginia for Confederate four percent bonds.
386. Confederate States of America. Bill of lading, Atlanta, September 5, 1863. September 5, 1863. 1 page.
For hard bread shipped on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, destined for Captain Isaac Shelby at Charleston, Tennessee.
387. Conrad, A.M., New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, April 26, 1837. ALS. 3 pages.
Explains delays he has encountered in settling matters regarding the Union Bank [mortgage?] and other financial matters [Panic of 1837?].
388. Continental Congress. Paper currency in the amount of four dollars, May 1775.
No. 9290.
389. Continental Congress. Paper currency in the amount of three dollars, July 22, 1776.
No. 2472.
390. Cooke, Jay, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to S. H. Robinson, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, September 19, 1867. LS. 1 page.
He will pay Robinson’s expenses to and from Gibraltar.
390A. Cooke, Nicholas, Providence, Rhode Island to [Nathanael] Greene, n.p., January 13, 1778. ALS. 2 pages.
Discusses failure of "Rhode Island Expedition” [a naval excursion against an offshore island]. Sending clothes for Rhode Island troops tomorrow. We are going to have trouble completing our two Continental Battalions: Lord Howe with a great number of marines and army is at Newport and we are virtually defenseless, with our troops few and scattered, and neighboring states won’t help.
391. Coolidge, Calvin, Northampton, Massachusetts. Check to Lyon Furniture Agency, [Boston, Massachusetts], September 28, 1912. DS.
392. Coolidge, Calvin, Boston, Massachusetts to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 1920. TLS. 1 page.
On letterhead of Massachusetts Executive Department, Coolidge Governor. Thanks for his "gracious message.”
393. Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, [St. Paul], Minnesota, March 28, 1921. TLS. 1 page.
On United States Vice President letterhead. Thanks for invitation to dedication of Memorial Drive in Minneapolis; does not know yet whether he can attend. (Collins is Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.)
394. Coolidge, Calvin, Plymouth, Vermont to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 26, 1923. TLS. 1 page.
On Vice President letterhead. Regarding arrangements for Coolidge to speak at the Knife and Fork Club in Minneapolis, and to meet with Smith in New York. (Written a week before he became President.)
395. Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 12, 1924. TLS. 1 page.
On The White House letterhead. Congratulations for his part in bringing election victory in Minnesota.
396. Cooper, Samuel, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, June 14, 1853. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Sends copy of a register, and a series of (army) general orders, and is in the process of getting other information Butler wants. Cooper is Adjutant General United States Army.
397. Cooper, Samuel, Washington, D.C. to John Slidell, Washington, D.C., January 28, 1856. ALS. 2 pages.
Will write to Colonel Butler regarding the flag as soon as he (Cooper) gets information from West Point.
398. Cooper, Samuel, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, February 7, 1856. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope. Describes the "Wyoming Flag” in West Point trophy room. Does not know its history, but thinks it belonged to Colonel Butler’s regiment at the Wyoming massacre.
399. Corcoran, William Wilson, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, December 8, 1882. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Sends three copies of guide to Mount Vernon; pleased with recent elections; regrets that he did not see more of Butler’s son. Corcoran is a real estate dealer and banker.
400. Corcoran, William Wilson, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., December 22, 1885. ANS. 1 page.
Thanks for her invitation to "my little girl” to drive with her.
401. Corcoran, William Wilson, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, January 5, 1886. LS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Thanks for birthday congratulations.
402. Corcoran, William Wilson, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, New York City, April 11, 1887. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks for photograph.
403. Cornwallis, Charles, 2d Earl Cornwallis, Colchester, England to "Harris,” n.p., August 11, 1801. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks for his offer of service in the Eastern District. He is at Colchester with Balfour with "8 weak regiments of Militia.” Cornwallis had been commander-in-chief of British forces in Ireland. In July 1801 he received command of the Eastern District, with headquarters at Colchester.
404. Cornwallis, Oswald Wykeham, Bermuda to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 6, 1935. ALS. 4 pages.
Letterhead stationary of HMS Scarborough Includes envelope with Bermuda stamp. Thanks for Ford’s letter of sympathy regarding death of his father.
405. Corwin, Thomas, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Reply, with commentary, to Stackhouse’s request for an autograph; he is against the Mexican War.
406. Countryman, Gratia Alta, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 16, 1935. TLS. 1 page.
Asks for assistance in putting autographs in shape for preservation and exhibit. She is librarian, Minneapolis Public Library.
407. Cox, Samuel Sullivan, Constantinople, Turkey to Grover Cleveland, Washington, D.C., November 17, 1885. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope with letterhead and seal of United States Legation in Constantinople. Social life, and the danger of a Balkan war. Cox is minister to Turkey, 1885-October 1886.
408. Coxe, Arthur Cleveland, Buffalo, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, n.p., January 17, 1885. ALS. 4 pages.
Brief reminiscence of Cleveland’s father, and regrets she is not in when he called. He is Protestant Episcopal bishop.
409. Crane, Winthrop Murray, Dalton, Massachusetts to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 25, 1918. TLS. 1 page.
Thanks for Smith’s recommendation of Mr. Howard; he will consider it. Crane is a member of the Republican National Committee.
410. Crawford, Robert, Newport News, Virginia to "Dear Parents,” n.p., March 11, 1862. ALS. 2 pages.
Describes attack by Confederate steamer Merrimac[k] on the United States ships Congress and Cumberland (March 8) and the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac[k] (March 9).
411. Crawford, William Harris, [Washington, D.C.] to William Jones, Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1818. ALS. 1 page.
Asks for another copy of the Bank’s "statement of notes on ‘special deposit.” (Crawford is United States Secretary of the Treasury; Jones is president of the Bank of the United States.
412. Cromwell, Oliver, London, England. Nomination of Richard Mayhen as public preacher, May 19, 1657. DS. 1 page.
On vellum. Nominates Mayhen as public preacher at the rectory of Iken, Suffolk County. Signed "Oliver P.” Written from Whitehall.
413. Crosby, John, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Powers Book Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 28, 1947. TLS. 1 page.
Orders a book. Crosby is director of General Mills.
414. Curtice, Harlow Herbert, Flint, Michigan to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 9, 1938. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Appreciates Ford’s comments regarding his address at Olivet College, and sends thirty-five booklets [of his address?]. Curtice is president and general manager, Buick Motor division, General Motors Corporation.
415. Curtin, Andrew Gregg, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Certificate of incorporation (letters patent), Peoples Equitable Oil Company of Philadelphia, April 24, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Elephant folio, on vellum, with seal and letterhead of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Signed by W. H. Armstrong, Deputy Secretary of Pennsylvania, with Curtin’s signature at top of document. Curtin is Governor of Pennsylvania.
416. Custer, George Armstrong, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory. Endorsement on letter, June 20, 1874. DS. 12 pages.
Letter making a claim of $76.78 for supplies purchased by Lt. Granville Gates in March 1874, written by Leo Peugnet of Peugnet and Company (office of De Graff and Company, contractors, St. Paul), May 1, 1874. With eighteen endorsements, Custer being the fifteenth (from headquarters Black Hills Expedition, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory). Excellent example of army red tape.
417. Custis, Daniel Parke. Statement of account issued to Custis by William Shields Vaughan, 1750. 2 pages.
Endorsed by Vaughan, June 19, 1750. Bill [?] for making of clothes. Custis is first husband of Martha Washington.
418. Custis, John Parke, Williamsburg, Virginia to [George Washington], n.p., May 29, 1778. ALS. 3 pages.
Safe arrival of French ship in Hampton Road yesterday, with military clothing and supplies. Three bills have passed the Virginia House of Delegates for reinforcing the army; he summarizes their provisions. "I think We have now offered the most generous Terms and if they do not inlist they must be drafted.” Endorsed in George Washington’s handwriting. Custis is Washington’s stepson.
419. Custis, John Parke, Abingdon, Virginia to [George Washington], n.p., March 11, 1780. ALS. 4 pages.
Apologizes for Colonel Bassett’s valuation of cattle causing Washington so much trouble, and his own failure to obtain for Washington all the interest his money is entitled to. Explains how this came about and blames it on a resolution passed by Congress. Thanks Washington for paying the rent of Custis’s Mother’s Dower, and explains his own temporarily straitened financial circumstances, rental of property, and debts to Washington. Endorsed in Washington’s handwriting.
420. Cuthbertson, David, Buffalo, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, November 17, 1914. TLS. 1 page.
Thanks for editorial in Buffalo Evening News. Cuthbertson is with United States Weather Bureau, Buffalo.
421. Cutler, Elijah. Address: reminiscence of James A. Garfield, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1881. Printed. 4 pages.
Address to Second Congregational Church of Dorchester.
422. Dabney, Charles, "Halfway House,” [Virginia] to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 22, 1781. ALS. 2 pages.
Expects enemy to harass ports. Would like three companies of ill-equipped militia relieved.
423. Dabney, Charles, "Halfway House,” [Virginia] to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 23, 1781. ALS. 1 page.
Movements of British ships.
424. Dahlgren, John Adolph, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, December 9, [circa 1860-1862]. ALS. 1 page.
Sends copy of report on Gerry’s Battery. Dahlgren is appointed Commander of the Washington navy yard in 1861, chief of the Ordnance Bureau in July 1862.
425. Dall, Caroline Healey, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1886. ALS. 3 pages.
Recommends Alice Fletcher as a person Cleveland should know. Also Mrs. Dall is going to sell her house and wants Cleveland to come look at the furniture. Dall is wife of Unitarian clergyman C. H. A. Dall, a writer, and active in reform movements, especially women’s rights.
426. Dana,, Richard Henry Jr., n.p. to Mrs. Salter, n.p., January 1, 1849. ALS. 2 pages.
New Year’s greeting.
427. Daniel, John Warwick, Lynchburg, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, August 28, 1883. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Thanks for Butler’s letter regarding his (Daniel’s) address on General Lee, and explains why he did not say more regarding Mrs. Lee. Daniel is a confederate major, Virginia lawyer post-war, United States Senator 1885- .
428. Davenport, Isaac, Milton, Massachusetts. Promissory note of Robert Taylor, February 18, 1780. 1 page.
[Davenport did not write it]. Promise to pay Davenport 300 weight of flax.
429. Davenport, Isaac, Milton, Massachusetts. Writ for arrest of Robert Taylor for nonpayment of debt, December 12, 1782. 1 page.
[Davenport did not write it] Signed by Ezek[iel] Price. To the sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
430. Davenport, Isaac, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Itemized account of costs of suit against Robert Taylor, January 1783. 1 page.
[No way to tell if Davenport wrote it].
431. Davies, William, "War office,” [Virginia] to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], August 3, 1781. ALS. 2 pages.
He is having trouble keeping track of arms brought into the state and asks Weedon to try and locate receipts. Not more than one thousand stand were allotted to Weedon, and he wants to know the true state of Weedon’s armaments. Davies is Colonel of the First Virginia.
432. Davies, William, "War office,” [Virginia] to [George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia], August 21, 1781. ALS. 3 pages.
Likes the plan of defense proposed for Fredericksburg area. Urges importance of not impressing any cavalry equipment or horses from the public (Continental) allotment for the militia.
433. Davis, James John, Washington, D.C. to E. Marie Lorimer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 9, 1942. TLS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Explains reasons for shortage of petroleum products along the East Coast, and the need for gasoline rationing. Davis is United States Senator from Pennsylvania.
434. Davis, Jefferson, Saltillo, Mexico to John Ellis Wool, Saltillo, Mexico, March 25, 1847. ALS. 2 pages.
Original and longhand copy. Praises Wool’s letter commending General Gibson instead of blowing his own horn.
435. Davis, Jefferson, Washington, D.C. to Stephen Arnold Douglas, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1856. LS. 3 pages.
Estimates the cost of completing a military road from the falls of the St. Louis River (Minnesota) via Fort Ridgely to the Missouri River and from there to intersect the Pacific road on the Platte River at $100,000. Describes location of existing military roads along this general line. Douglas is chairman of Senate Committee on Territories.
436. Davis, Jefferson, Beauvoir, Mississippi to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, November 23, 1883. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Thanks for news of General Harney and letter of Mr. Black; comments on George M. Dallas (Vice President) and Judge John Perkins (Louisiana).
437. Davis, Jefferson, Beauvoir, Mississippi to Edward George Washington Butler, Pass Christian, Mississippi, April 24, 1884. ALS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Will visit him and General Harney tomorrow.
438. Davis, Jefferson, Beauvoir, Mississippi to Edward George Washington Butler, Pass Christian, Mississippi, May 13, 1884. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Pleasure he got from visit of Butler and General Harney. He comments on Allen G. Thurman as a Presidential possibility and himself being misquoted on some political subject.
439. Davis, Jefferson, Beauvoir, Mississippi to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, October 25, 1885. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Thanks for pamphlet on General Jackson, and comments on it and on the tendency of [news?] papers to publish slander and absurdities.
440. Davis, John, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, April 15, 1846. ALS. 1 page.
An article [title illegible] will be printed soon in the papers and in pamphlet form, and will undoubtedly be for sale in Philadelphia.
441. Davis, Richard Harding, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Francis Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio, March 11, 1894. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Date taken from envelope. Asks him to write a long newsy letter. Wilson is with an opera company. Davis is a novelist and playwright.
442. Dayton, Henry, Newport, Rhode Island. Receipt, February 18, 1782. DS. 1 page.
Receipt for four cords, 4 ½ feet of wood from Benjamin Bourne for use of his troops. He is a captain.
443. Dayton, William Lewis, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, February 28, 1844. ALS. 1 page.
Capt. Stockton not seriously injured, contrary to reports of his death. Discusses bursting of a gun on board United States steamer "Princeton,” February 28, 1844. The "Princeton” is built under Robert F. Stockton’s supervision in 1844, and he appointed its commander. On a trial trip down the Potomac River, with President and VIPs aboard, one of the large guns burst, killing the Secretary of State, Secretary of the Navy, the Presiden'ts father-in-law, and several crewmen.
444. Dayton, William Lewis, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], February 13, 1848. ANS. 1 page.
Giving name of Attorney General of New Jersey.
445. Decatur, Stephen, New London, Connecticut to "Dear Bullus,” n.p., June 11, [1813]. ALS. 1 page.
"Here we are John Bull and us all of a lump. They want to be at something and I believe they will bring themselves to it, but I guess they had better let it alone…. I wish we could get one or two of your forges here in time.” Decatur’s ship USS United States captured the British ship Macedonian in October 1812 and took it to New York. In May 1813, attempting to get to sea, the two ships were driven by a British blockading force into New London, and remained there until the close of the war.
446. Decatur, Susan, Georgetown, [District of Columbia] to Stephen Van Rensselaer, n.p., February 21, 1828. ALS. 2 pages.
Will be happy to supply Van Buren etc. with wine. "It is really a vexatious thing when the Nation owes me at least a hundred thousand dollars, that I should be obliged to sell my goods and chattels.” Susan is widow of Stephen Decatur; Van Rensselaer is United States Representative from New York.
447. De Koven, Reginald. Autograph on card, undated.
American composer.
448. Denby, Charles, Evansville, Indiana to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1885. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Farewell letter as he prepares to leave for China (appointed minister). Denby held several diplomatic posts in China, 1885-1909.
449. Depew, Chauncey Mitchell. Card of Union League Club of New York, to John Grimes Walker, July 16, 1891. DS.
Card extending club privileges to him while he is in New York. DePew is president of club. Walker is United States Navy commodore.
450. Depew, Chauncey Mitchell, Washington, D.C. to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, October 18, 1910. TLS. 1 page.
Appreciation for his editorial.
451. Depew, Chauncey Mitchell, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, April 28, 1913. TLS. 1 page.
On letterhead of New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company (Depew chairman). Appreciation of Joslyn’s birthday message to him.
452. Depew, Chauncey Mitchell, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, November 22, 1913. TLS. 1 page.
Letterhead of New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company. Thanks for Joslyn’s letter of appreciation.
453. Depew, Chauncey Mitchell, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Geneva, New York, May 1, 1923. TLS. 1 page.
Thanks for Joslyn’s birthday message.
454. Devens, Charles, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, June 12[?], 1877. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks for bound annotated copy of the Constitution. Devens is recently appointed United States Attorney General.
455. Devens, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to John Adam Kasson, n.p., September 14, 1887. ALS. 2 pages.
Regrets he is unable to attend centennial celebration of writing of the United States Constitution. Kasson is a former United States Congressman and diplomat.
456. Dewey, George, Washington, D.C. to Albert L[a Forest] Bacheller, Lowell, Massachusetts, May 7, 1910. TLS. 1 page.
Remarks for Green School’s "Peace Day” celebration. Permanent peace is an ideal to strive for, but meantime, and to settle disputes, adequate armament and judicial procedures are necessary. Admiral Dewey is president, General Board [Navy?].
457. Dickens, Charles, [London, England] to John Wilson [pseud. Christopher North, London, England], May 13, 1843. ALS. 3 pages.
Invites Wilson as his guest to a private dinner to be given for Mr. Black, editor of The Morning Chronicle. Wilson is a poet, essayist.
458. Dickens, Charles, "H.M.S. Devonshire” to "Dear Admiral” [Augustus Frederick Tracey?], n.p., April 8. 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Humorous greeting. Note in pencil on back says, "to Lieutenant Augustus Tracy, Governor of Tottill Fields Prison Bridewell.”
459. Dickens, Charles, Rochester, Kent, England to "Mr. Holsworth,” n.p., June 22, 1868. ALS. 1 page.
Asks him to forward his (Dickens’) letters.
460. [Dickens, Charles], London, England, addressee unknown, April 29, 1870. AL. 1 page.
Unsigned, written in third person. Letterhead stationary of weekly journal All the Year Round. Rejecting a manuscript.
461. Dickinson, Daniel Stevens, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 15, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with request for autograph.
462. Dillon, John, London, England to [Rose Elizabeth] Cleveland, London, England, April 20, 1893. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Addressed to her at a hotel in St. James Square, London. Miss Peel has arranged for Miss Cleveland to get a front seat even though her ticket is for a back one. Dillon is an Irish politician and member of House of Commons.
463. Dix, Dorothea Lynde, n.p., addressee unknown, [1860s]. ALS. 1 page.
Thanks for contribution to aid "our suffering soldiers.” Dix is superintendent of hospital nurses during the Civil War.
464. Dix, John Adams, Washington, D.C. to William Jackson Canby, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], April 13, 1846. ALS. 1 page.
Pleased to comply with his request. Dix is a United States Army officer, New York lawyer, and active in Democratic politics.
465. Dix, John Adams, Washington, D.C. to Henry Mower Rice, [Washington, D.C.?], January 28, 1861. ALS. 1 page.
He will try to carry out Rice’s wishes. Written as Secretary of Treasury. Rice is United States Senator from Minnesota.
466. Dodge, Arthur Pillsbury, Boston, Massachusetts to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Chicago, Illinois, September 6, 1886. ALS. 1 page.
On New England Magazine letterhead. Dodge founded the magazine in 1886. Solicits article and/or contribution.
467. Dodge, Mary Abigail [pseud. Gail Hamilton], Washington, D.C. to Osgood and Company, [New York City], January 26, 1874. ALS. 2 pages.
Requests copies of two books be sent to Speaker Blaine. Dodge is an author and essayist.
468. Donnelly, Ignatius, St. Paul, Minnesota, addressee unknown, March 30, 1894. ALS. 1 page.
Letterhead partially torn off. Asks him to come [to work?] next Sunday or Monday.
469. Donovan, William Joseph, Buffalo, New York to Louis Loren Collins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 14, 1923. TLS. 1 page.
Congratulations on "accession to your new office” [Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota]. Donovan is United States district attorney in New York.
470. Douglas, Stephen Arnold, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1848. ALS. 1 page.
Gives name of Attorney General of Illinois.
471. Dow, C[harles]W., United States Consulate, Zanzibar. July 23, 1893. DS. 1 page.
Consulate document no. 87. Request for safe passage for Henry H. Morey.
472. Downs, Solomon Weathersbee, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1847. ALS. 1 page.
Complies with request for autograph.
473. Doyle, Arthur Conan. Memo on correction for an article, undated. ANS. 1 page.
On a post card. Correction for page three of his article. Headed "Wells and Spiritualism.”
474. Dreiser, Theodore, New York City to William Marion Reedy, St. Louis, Missouri, April 15, 1910. TLS. 1 page.
On letterhead The Delineator. Asks if John Carter, who Reedy and another editor are trying to get released from Stillwater Prison, has any unpublished poems. He wants to see and perhaps publish.
475. Drinkwater, John. Quotation from Abraham Lincoln, May 1919. ANS. 1 page.
Quote from Abraham Lincoln, in Drinkwater’s writing, with his signature and date. Drinkwater is a playwright, poet, essayist.
476. du Maurier, George, London, England to Mr. and Mrs. Smally, [London, England], undated. ALS. 1 page.
Regrets that he is unable to accept their invitation. duMaurier is an English illustrator and novelist, 1834-1896.
477. Duncan, William and Alexander, Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. Deed, to Alexander Lawson, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, October 19, 1811. DS. 1 page.
Deed for land in Chettenham Township, Montgomery County. Oversize, on parchment.
478. Du Pont, Samuel Francis, Wilmington, Delaware to [Franklin Bache], n.p., June 15, n.y. ALS. 4 pages.
Personal news and hopes of seeing the Baches’ soon. DuPont is a naval officer. Bache is a professor of chemistry at Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia.
479. Du Pont, Samuel Francis, Wilmington, Delaware to [Franklin Bache], n.p., March 22, 1855. ALS. 3 pages.
Thanks for pleasant visit with the Baches, comments on supposed assassination of Russian Czar, Nicholas I, personal news and comments.
480. Dyeing. Recipes for blue and green dye, undated. 1 page.
At bottom, in another handwriting: Abigail Jane Baldwin.
481. Earle, George Howard. Autographed program, January 25, 1936.
Program for eleventh annual dinner, Pennsylvania Society of New Jersey. Earle is the featured speaker.
482. Eastern Stage Company. Stock certificate, October 14, 1829.
For share number 128, to John Edwards, Salem, Massachusetts. Signed by H. Cleaveland (president). Eastern Stage Company by mid 1830s had come to operate or control much of the coach business in Massachusetts.
483. Edinburgh University Students' Club. Membership card, J. C. Aitken, 1881-1882.
484. Eisenhower, Dwight David, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force to Philip Diamant, White Plains, New York, January 26, 1945. TLS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. Thanks for his note and good wishes. Envelope is postmarked "U.S. Army Postal Service A.P.O.”
485. Eisenhower, Dwight David. Invitation, to Walter Henry Judd, June 29, 1955.
Invitation to a luncheon.
486. Ellery, William, Providence, Rhode Island to John Brown, Boston, Massachusetts, October 15, 1781. ALS. 3 pages.
Asks if Board of Admiralty is going to be dissolved. Mentions difficulty of fitting out the Alliance [John Paul Jones’ ship after he lost the Bonhomme Richard]. Asks about other Board members, its accounts and its future. Brown is Secretary of the Admiralty Board of the United States. Ellery is a Rhode Island businessman and public figure and served on Admiralty Board.
487. [Evans, David M?], Fort Morgan, Virginia, addressee unknown, September 7[?], 1861. ALS. 12 pages.
First page has letterhead engraved view of Washington, D.C. from Capitol. Describes skirmish with rebels near Falls Church, camp life, and accusations against General Dowell for losing Battle of Bull Run.
488. Evans, David M.: Papers. Special Orders No. 86, from W[illis] L. Goodrich for Godfrey Weitzel, Army of the James, Virginia to David M. Evans, n.p., March 28, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Extract from Special Orders Number 86: Lieutenant Colonel Evans, Commanding 20th New York Cavalry, to report to Brigadier General Devins for duty, by order of Major General Weitzel. Weitzel is Commander, Army of the James; Goodrich his acting assistant adjutant general; and Evans an officer in New York regiments during the Civil War.
489. Evans, David M., [Richmond], Virginia. Notes on Richmond citizens, [April], 1865. ANS. 2 pages.
Seems to be a brief list, with an occasional note on their activities, of suspicious Richmond business and professional men.
490. Evans, David M.: Papers. J. D. Thompson, Richmond, Virginia to parents, n.p., April 5, 1865. ALS. 2 pages.
Brief description of capture of Richmond. Evans is assistant provost marshall at Richmond, administering the oath and parole to rebel officers and soldiers. With handwritten copy, 2 pages.
491. Evans, David M.: Papers. John Coughlin, Richmond, Virginia to Atherton H[augh] Stevens, Richmond, Virginia, April 10, 1865. LS. 1 page.
Orders him to send Lieutenant Colonel Manning’s clerks to assist Evans in administering oath of allegiance to Confederate officers and soldiers. Coughlin is Provost Marshall General, Department of Virginia and Stevens is Provost Marshall 25th Army Corps.
492. Evans, David M.: Papers. John Coughlin, Richmond, Virginia to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 10, 1865. LS. 1 page.
Directing him to establish himself in the Capitol building and administer the oath of allegiance, and to direct his cavalry to execute the Provost Marshall General’s Office orders.
493. Evans, David M.: Papers. Oath of allegiance of W[illiam] D. Porter, Richmond, Virginia, April 11, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Countersigned by Evans.
494. Evans, David M.: Papers. Oath of allegiance of George W. Tennent, Richmond, Virginia, April 11, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Countersigned by Evans.
495. Evans, David M., Richmond, Virginia. Pass, to Marcellus Gompf, April 11, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Pass to a rebel deserter to go to New York. With notations on the back regarding provision of passes. With notes on verso by John Coughlin[?].
496. Evans, David M.: Papers. John Coughlin, Richmond, Virginia to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 14, 1865. ALS. 1 page.
Confederate soldiers who give themselves up will be permitted to go to their homes after being paroled.
497. Evans, David M.: Papers. John A. Parker, Richmond, Virginia to Edward Otho Cresap Ord, Richmond, Virginia, April 15, 1865. ALS. 1 page.
Asks to be paroled and allowed to visit his family near Petersburg and go to Washington. Endorsed, with instructions to parole him, on verso, by H. C. Whipple for General Ord. Ord is commander, Army of the James; Parker is formerly United States Consul General, Sandwich Islands.
498. Evans, David M.: Papers. John Coughlin, Richmond, Virginia to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 16, 1865. ALS. 1 page.
Coughlin is turning over his office to General Patrick; send to Colonel Smith for blanks; Evans to take his choice of clerks.
499. Evans, David M.: Papers. Joseph Lewis Stackpole, Richmond, Virginia to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 17, 1865. ALS. 1 page.
Can Evans spare him some more parole blanks?
500. Evans, David M.: Papers. Samuel I. Givin, Richmond, Virginia to Lt. Col. Krantzer [William Kreutzer?, Richmond, Virginia], April 17, 1865. ALS. 1 page.
Introduces G. W. Hill, a Confederate soldier who wants to take the oath or be paroled.
501. Evans, David M.: Papers. Abel Edgar Leavenworth, Richmond, Virginia to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 17, 1865. ALS. 1 page.
Sends Evans a package of parole blanks for citizens. All application for parole will be referred to Evans. Leavenworth is captain of the Ninth Vermont Volunteers, Assistant Provost Marshall.
502. Evans, David M.: Papers. Special Orders No. 74, from George W[hite] Hooker for Charles Devens, Richmond Virginia, to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 19, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Details F. W. Davis as clerk in office of Assistant Provost Marshall, by order of General Charles Devens (extract).
503. Evans, David M.: Papers. Special Orders No. 116, from Edward Worthington Smith, Richmond, Virginia to David M. Evans, Richmond, Virginia, April 29, 1865. DS. 1 page.
Orders private F. W. Davis relieved from present duty for duty with his company (extract). Signed with a stamp. Smith is Assistant Adjutant General with Ord.
504. Evans, David M., Newburgh, New York to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., March 22, 1866. ALS. 4 pages.
Visits with relatives and search for employment.
505. Evans, David M., New York City to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., March 30, 1866. ALS. 4 pages.
Difficulty of finding job, homesickness, his daily activities.
506. Evans, David M., New York City to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., April 2, 1866. ALS. 1 page.
He has a job with Kellogg, Johnston & Company in New York, and thinks he will like it.
507. Evans, David M., New York City to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., April 3, 1866. ALS. 2 pages.
He has taken rooms in a hotel and is looking for a house to buy or rent.
508. Evans, David M.: Papers. Charles H. Lindsley, Rochester, Minnesota "to any Master Mason,” June 1866. ALS. 1 page.
Letter of introduction and recommendation for David M. Evans.
509. Evans, David M., New York City to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., June 3, 1866. ALS. 4 pages.
His plans for an unidentified (hoop-skirt business?) venture, "irons in the fire” regarding other jobs, work with Kellogg.
510. Evans, David M., New York City to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p. June 28, 1866. ALS. 3 pages.
Job and salary arrangements with Kellogg; trying to make living arrangements.
511. Evans, David M., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., February 14, 1867. ALS. 2 pages, fragment.
On letterhead stationery Methodist Home Journal. Sickness of "Freddie,” rental of a house in Philadelphia.
512. Evans, David M., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [Elizabeth?] Evans, n.p., March 6, 1867. ALS. 4 pages.
On letterhead stationery Methodist Home Journal. Desire to have her with him; instructions on how to take train from New York to Philadelphia; the weather.
513. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 4, 1878. LS.[?] 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Has received the box of coins, but wants to postpone his examination of them for a week or so. Addressed to Evans at Superintendent’s office, United States Mint.
514. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 21, 1878. ALS.[?] 2 pages.
Includes envelope. The parcel of coins must have gone astray in the mail.
515. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 1878. LS. 1 page.
Includes envelope. The box of coins has arrived.
516. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 28, 1878. ALS. 5 pages.
Includes envelope. Thanks for the coins. Can Evans send another set, and say what Enniskillen owes him? He has most of the postage stamps on Evans’ list.
517. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 10, [1878]. LS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope. Box of eight coins arrived. How much does he owe? Can Evans send a trade dollar and a half trade dollar for the British Museum?
518. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 20, [1878]. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Brief information on a medal of which he sent Evans a copy. Written and signed by someone else.
519. Evans, David M.: Papers. Enniskillen [William Willoughby Cole, 3rd Earl], Enniskillen, Ireland to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1878. LS.[?] 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Sends money and repeats his request for trade dollars.
520. Evans, David M., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [James Abram] Garfield, n.p., November 10, 1880. ALS. 3 pages.
Congratulations on his election as President, with considerable commentary.
521. Evans [Elizabeth?], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David M. Evans, Milbank, South Dakota, April 15, 1885. AL. 6 pages.
Includes envelope. News of local church, sale of the Evans’ house and property. Includes list of items and prices [received, for sale?]
522. Evans, [Elizabeth?], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David M. Evans, [Milbank, South Dakota], April 18, 1885. AL. 4 pages.
Sale of house and property, news of local church.
523. Evans, [Elizabeth?], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David M. Evans, Milbank, South Dakota, April 20, 1885. ALS. 4 pages.
Encloses letter from Henry S. Parmalee, April 20, 1885. ALS. 2 pages. Includes envelope. Sale of property, arrangements for moving. Signed "Lizzie.” Encloses letter to Mrs. Evans from Henry S. Parmalee (Philadelphia) giving advice on sale of property.
524. Evans, [Elizabeth?], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David M. Evans, Milbank, South Dakota, [April] 21, 1885. ALS. 2 pages.
Includes envelope. Arrangements for moving.
525. Evarts, Jeremiah, Charlestown, Massachusetts to Henry Davis, Middlebury, Vermont, January 20, 1817. ALS. 4 pages.
On letterhead American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Acknowledges donation; will send a bundle of Davis’ sermons; regrets "the unfortunate issue of your attempt to get a philosophical apparatus for your College” and its difficulty in raising money. If the college cannot pay any part of the principal on its note (for one thousand dollars, to ABCFM), can it at least pay the interest promptly and send a paper guaranteeing payment? Evarts is treasurer of ABCFM; Davis is president of Middlebury College.
526. Everett, Edward, Casa Lagerswärd, [Florence, Italy] to Colonello Thomson, Palazzo Ximenes[?], [Florence, Italy], December 8, 1840. ALS. 2 pages.
Accepts invitation to dine and to drink a toast to the new President [United States President William Henry Harrison?]. He and family are wintering in Florence after his 1839 defeat for reelection as governor of Massachusetts.
527. Everett, Edward, Boston, Massachusetts to Geo[rge Sewall?] Boutwell, [Framingham, Massachusetts?], July 3, 1858. ALS. 1 page.
Can not comply with his request because business engagements will keep him in Boston too late to leave for Framingham before the 4:30 train. Boutwell is a radical Republican politician and secretary of Massachusetts Board of Education.
528. Everett, Edward. Printed circular letter, Boston, Massachusetts, January 1859. DS. 1 page.
Announces that Dr. Bowditch’s scientific library has been given to Boston Public Library, describes the library facilities for their care and use, and solicits [from various scientific organizations, apparently] continued transmission of their transactions or publications.
529. Fairfield, John, Washington, D. C. to W[illiam] J[ackson] Canby, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 12, 1846. ALS.
Pleased to comply with his request.
530. Farley, James Aloysius, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 29, 1938. LS.
Includes envelope. On letterhead of Postmaster General. Thanks for letter enclosing copy of [Luther Ford and Company?] bulletin.
531. Farragut, David Glasgow, Pensacola, Florida to Isaac Toucey, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1860. LS.
On board United States steam sloop Brooklyn, Pensacola Navy Yard. Reports on his conveyance of Robert M. McLane, minister to Mexico, from Vera Cruz to Mobile Bay. McLane asked him to wait at Pensacola for further orders regarding Brooklyn’s moves. Since July 1858 the ship had been at McLane’s disposal for traveling the Caribbean coast to communicate with American consuls in Mexico.
532. Farragut, David Glasgow, Mobile Bay, Alabama to Pierre Giraud, Mobile Bay, Alabama, August 14, 1864. LS.
Relieves him of command of the ironclad Tennessee. Written from United States flagship Hartford, about a week after battle of Mobile Bay.
533. Farragut, David Glasgow, n.p. to [Gideon Welles, Washington, D. C.], June 22, 1868. Fragment. AL.
Decided not to visit Holland because water in ports is too shallow for the Franklin, and will go to England and the Near East. Describes visit of Belgian king and queen on board his ship. Farragut is cruising with the European squadron.
534. Farragut, David Glasgow, Southampton, England to Gideon Welles, Washington, D. C., June 24, 1868. ALS.
News of ships and personnel. Glad President Andrew Johnson has been exonerated in impeachment trial.
535. Farrar, Frederick William, [London England], addressee unknown, April 20, n.y. ALS.
Thinks he will be able to speak at a meeting. Asks aid in raising funds to restore St. Margarets Church Westminster. Farrar is rector at St. Margarets, 1876-1883; later Dean of Canterbury. Addressee is a member of a society.
536. Fawcett, Edgar, New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, August 27, [1886?]. ALS.
Sends manuscript for her magazine, asks for $30, and discusses it a little (in response to a note from her). Fawcett is an author of novels, poems, plays.
537. Felch, Alpheus, Washington, D. C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1847. ALS.
Complies with his request [for an autograph?]. Felch is Governor of Michigan, 1846-1847; just elected United States Senator.
538. Fenner, Arthur, Providence, Rhode Island. Warrant to arrest Josiah King, April 29, 1784. DS.
Warrant for arrest of King on complaint of Nathan Angell to recover money due. Fenner is clerk of court of common pleas; later governor of Rhode Island.
539. Fenner, James, Providence, Rhode Island. Warrant to arrest Richard Knight, October 24, 1791. DS.
Warrant to arrest on complaint of John Innes[?] Clark and Joseph Nightingale (merchants) to recover money due.
540. Fenner, James, Providence, Rhode Island. Warrant to arrest Nathan Newell and Welcome Pigsley, December 5, 1796. DS.
On complaint of George Robinson (merchant) for debt and breach of promise.
541. Fenner, James, Providence, Rhode Island. Warrant to arrest Nathan Willson, March 1797. DS.
Warrant to arrest Willson (merchant) on complaint of Nicholas Brower and Thomas Jois[?] (merchants) for money due.
542. Fenner, James, Providence, Rhode Island. Warrant to arrest George Streeter, April 13, 1797. DS.
On complaint of Amos M. Atwill, William Wilkinson, and Samuel W. Green, managers of the First Congressional meeting house lottery, for breach of promise.
543. Ferguson, Adam, Edinburgh, Scotland. Engraved announcement of his death, December 25, 1854.
544. Field, Cyrus West, New York City to David Dudley Field, Haddam, Connecticut, May 31, 1837. ALS.
Sends goods ordered by his sister, clothes to be washed and mended. Also tells of his activities. Cyrus is clerk with Alexander T. Stewart and Company. D. D. Field is his father.
545. Field, Cyrus West, Washington, D. C. to Alexander Dallas Bache, Washington, D. C., February 4, 1857. LS.
New York, Newfoundland and London Telegraph Company solicit Bache’s views on any subjects connected with laying trans-Atlantic cable. Bache is superintendent of the Coast Survey. Field developed telegraph between American and Europe; first communication established 1858.
546. Field, Cyrus West, New York City to Arthur F. Estabrook, Boston, Massachusetts, February 25, 1886. ALS.
Asks that he engage Sidney Bartlett and William G. Russell as Field’s counsel. Is anxious to get his case heard by the committee. (Presumably connected with depreciation of his investment in telegraph and elevated railway stock, and consequent financial problems.)
547. Field, Eugene. Two pages of a draft of the poem, "Dido," undated. AM.
Fifteen lines in pencil on rough copy paper; working draft.
548. Field, Eugene, n.p. to [Francis] "Wilson,” n.p., [N.Y.?], February 1, 1889. ALS.
Thanks for the unexpected gift of "the Thackeray.” Will he and Miss Harriet "fall into Rector’s after the show tonight and take a farewell nip with me.”
549. Field, Eugene. Manuscript of fourth verse of "The Wanderer,” April 22, 1894. AMsS.
550. Field, Eugene. Poem, "For Inscription Upon a Child's Plate,” December 13, 1894. 2 copies: draft and AMsS.
Manuscript is a clean copy, in ink, signed and dated. Draft is in pencil, on sheet of rough copy paper, in two versions, total twenty-five lines, some rewritten.
551. Field, Kate, New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D. C., March 25, 1885. ALS.
Encloses clipping. Pleased with the President’s inaugural address and his proclaiming antagonism to Mormonism. She is ready to tell the President and Miss Cleveland what she has gathered against the Mormons and regarding their treasons. Encloses editorial from Salt Lake Tribune praising Cleveland’s position against polygamy. Field is a newspaper correspondent, actress, author.
552. Fillmore, Millard, Washington, D. C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1850. 1 page. ALS. With clipped frank.
Gives name of attorney General of New York. Includes frank clipped form the envelope: "Free M. Fillmore V. P.”
553. Fillmore, Millard. Invitation, to Mr. Varnum, December 18, 1850.
Invitation to dinner.
554. Fillmore, Millard, Washington, D. C. to Benson John Lossing, New York City, January 17, 1853. LS.
Thanks and congratulations for his "Field Book of the Revolution.”
555. Fillmore, Millard, Buffalo, New York, to Selden Erastus Marvin, Albany, New York, October 25, 1866. ALS.
Includes envelope. Thanks for his report as Paymaster General New York. He agrees with him on ills of bounty system (for soldiers during war): it promotes frauds, crime, destroys patriotism.
556. Fish, Hamilton, Washington, D. C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Pass Christian, Mississippi, January 29, 1874. ALS.
Includes envelope. Is transmitting a letter for Miss Williamson. Sends letter form General Humphreys as to when Mr. Trumbell has to be at West Point. Fish is United States Secretary of State.
557. Fish, Hamilton, Putnam County, New York to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, June 21, 1883. ALS.
Includes envelope. Thanks for Butler’s congratulations on marriage of Fish’s daughter; muses on his life; thanks for Butler’s interest in one of Fish’s army friends [ a general, name illegible]. He is tired of policy of leniency towards Indians, thinks them "utterly treacherous and faithless”: we should pay up our treaty obligations, then end all treaty arrangements and bring them under white man’s law.
558. Flynn, Martin H., Albany, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, December 22, 1913. LS.
Sorry regarding Joslyn’s indisposition [which apparently prevents his attending a conservation conference].
559. Flynn, Vincent Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 1948. LS.
Thanks for invitation to meeting of Autograph Collectors, and regrets he couldn’t be there. Flynn is president of St. Thomas College, St. Paul.
560. Flynn, Vincent Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 17, 1949. LS.
He can’t come to meeting, but hopes to another time.
561. Foote, Arthur. Biographical sketch, undated.
Musician and composer, 1853-1937.
562. Foote, Henry Stuart, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?], December 19, 1849. ALS.
Complies with request for autograph.
563. Ford, Allyn Kellogg, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. and Mrs. W. Yale Dennis and Washington Yale Jr., [Minneapolis, Minnesota?], December 23, n.y. AL.
Accepts invitation to dancing party.
564. Ford, Sara Carpenter, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check, November 3, 1938.
Allyn K. Ford notation on back of check: "The last ck mother made out.”
565. Ford, William, Manchester, England to "Mr. Thompson,” n.p., January 9, 1830. ALS.
Lists the pro-Quaker books he has in stock (fifteen). Ford is a book dealer.
566. Foster, Stephen Collins, "My Old Kentucky Home, Good Night,” 1853.
Printed, first edition. Printed sheet music (Foster’s plantation melodies number 20), as sung by Christy’s Minstrels. New York, Firth, Pond and Company, 1853 (five pages, quarto, last leaf blank). [AKF note: First edition, agreeing with Library of Congress copy described by Whittlesey and Sonneck. Very scarce.]
567. Four-Minute Men of the Committee on Public Information. Certificate of Honor to John R. Joslyn, December 24, 1918.
In recognition of service as a Four-Minute Man during war of 1917-1918. Countersigned by local chairman [name illegible].
568. [Franklin, Benjamin.] "An Act for opening and better amending, and keeping in Repair, the public Roads and Highways within this Province.” Printed and sold by B. Franklin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1765.
Printed copy of an act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania.
569. Franklin, Benjamin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David Rittenhouse, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 9, 1787. DS.
Order to pay Silas Warren for services. [AKF note: Probably a forgery of Joseph Cosey.] Rittenhouse is Treasurer of the Commonwealth.
570. Franklin, Benjamin, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania] to David Rittenhouse, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], October 4, 1787. DS.
Order to pay James Hunter for services and attendance as member of Congress. [Probably a forgery.]
571. Franklin, Benjamin, "The Art of Making Money Plenty in every Man's Pocket; by Doctor Franklin,” 1817. 1 page.
Printed. A one-page rebus, with engraved illustrations.
572. Franklin, John, Fort Franklin, Great Bear Lake, Canada to De Witt Clinton, Albany, New York, October 24, 1825. ALS.
Mentions trip through New York, Erie Canal (opened fall 1825), Niagara Falls, arrival on Mackenzie River and journey down it, building Fort Franklin and winter quarters there, weather and nature of surrounding country. Written during second Arctic exploration voyage, on which he surveyed Canadian coastline from Coppermine River to 150th meridian.
573. Fraser, Will, undated.
Signature.
574. Fraser, Will, January 1764.
Signature.
575. Frazer, John G[izzard?], Surry, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, November 25, 1780. ALS.
Requests a return be made of the number of 18-months men raised in 1779, number of 18-months men raised in 1780, number of 8-months men, and the 3-months militia who were ordered south; also of arms, ammunition, and stores, and list of officers of the Virginia Line.
576. Freeman, Constant, New Orleans, Louisiana to Assistant Military Agent, March 20, 1806. LS.
Requests purchase of "stuff” to make flag for port of Fort Saint Johns. Fort Saint John (Spanish St. Jean) is one of the forts that the Spanish built to encircle New Orleans; commanded the mouth of Bayou St. John.
577. French, Daniel Chester, Concord, Massachusetts to Mr. Day, n.p., October 27, 1887. ALS.
Sends photograph of a "youth who bore my name and who will look much better the part he is to play in your book than any photograph of the present bearer of the name.” French is a sculptor, did "The Minute Man of Concord.” A pencilled note on the letter identifies the recipient as Frank Miles Day, Philadephia.
578. Fulton, Robert, Paris, France to Joshua Gilpin, London, England, September 17, 1798. ALS.
Since his plan for a canal from Paris to Diepe and Cambray has been adopted, he has decided to remain in France until April or May. Asks that a copy of his plate be sent, and to be remembered to his friends. Fulton in the 1790s is in England planning improvements in canal navigation, and inventing boats and machines. Gilpin later helped promote construction of a canal between Chesapeake and Delaware rivers.
580. Gardner, Thomas, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Major Barber, n.p., June 16, 1775. ALS.
Order to give Captain Child pouches and cartridges. Gardner commanded a regiment of Massachusetts troops; received a mortal wound at the Battle of Bunker Hill the day after writing this.
581. Garfield, James Abram, Washington, D.C. to Lionel Allen Sheldon, n.p., October 25, 1862. ALS.
Mentions 42nd Ohio Volunteers’ Cumberland Gap expedition under General Buell (glad they are safe, thinks their retreat is Buell’s fault), and his sickness (August-September). The President and Secretary of War are thinking of sending him (Garfield) to Florida to supervise settlement on confiscated plantations. He blames weak administration plus West Pointers (Halleck, McClellan and Buell) for poor course of war. Garfield had been Lieutenant Colonel of the 42nd Ohio Volunteers. In September 1862 he went to Washington on court-martial duty.
582. Garfield, James Abram, Washington, D.C. to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1880. LS.
Expresses his opposition to the ruling overturning an action of an 1863 court-martial against Fitz-John Porter. Addressed to Evans as "my dear classmate.” Garfield is United States Representative from Ohio.
583. Garfield, James Abram, Mentor, Ohio to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 28, 1880. ALS.
Thanks for Evans’ letter regarding hopeful progress of his (Presidential) campaign in Pennsylvania.
584. Garfield, James Abram, Mentor, Ohio to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 19, 1880. LS.
Includeds envelope. Thanks for Evan’s congratulations on his election as President.
585. [Garfield, James Abram.] Memorial Address by John Thompson Stoneman, McGregor, Iowa, September 26, 1881.
Printed.
586. Garfield, Lucretia Rudolph, Mentor, Ohio to Mrs. Lionel Allen Sheldon, n.p., February 9, 1881. ALS.
Invites the Sheldons to go with them to the White House after the inauguration and stay for several weeks. She asks for advice on who to consult regarding Washington society and etiquette. Gives news of new clothes. They have received notice of the reading of the electoral count.
587. Garfield, Lucretia Rudolph, Cleveland, Ohio to "Mrs. Holyoke,” n.p., January 19, 1882. ALS.
She has put most of Garfield’s letters and papers out of her hands for safekeeping, but retained a few, one of which she encloses.
588. Garfield, Lucretia Rudolph, Mentor, Ohio to Northwestern Literary and Historical Society, n.p., October 11, 1886. AL.
Acknowledges honorary membership conferred upon her by the society.
589. Gaskins, Thomas, Wicomico, Maryland to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 22, 1781. ALS. 1 page.
Six enemy ships are sailing up the mouth of Wiccomico[sic?], presumably pursuing a fleet from Baltimore. Gaskins is a lieutenant colonel of Virginia troops.
590. Gassner, John, New York City. Certificate to cancel a mortgage from John Ford to John Gassner, July 20, 1792. DS. 1 page.
The mortgage has been paid in full.
591. Gates, Horatio, Salisbury, [Maryland?] George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, November 14, 1780. ALS.
He is convinced the troops under British General Leslie (who surrendered to Gates in March 1780) are only the advance guard of a larger body under Clinton. He has urged Governor Jefferson and Congress to prepare for them. Last Wednesday General Sumter clobbered a party of British troops under Major Wemyss. Cornwallis has fortified Camden and is evidently awaiting reinforcements, when he will cooperate with Virginia troops to try and divide the American army. Thinks Washington should come south with five thousand crack troops. Written after Greene is appointed to succeed him following his defeat at Camden, but before Greene’s arrival.
592. Gay, Charles Richard, New York City to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis Minnesota, November 10, 1936. LS.
Thanks for suggestions regarding the New York Stock Exchange’s letters [newsletters?]. Gay is president of the Stock Exchange.
593. George III. A card with the seal of George III granting admission to the Palace Yard, undated.
594. George III, London, England. Commission of Robert Reid as Lieutenant in the Second Regiment of Royal Edinburgh Volunteers, March 10, 1797.
With royal seal. Not George’s signature. On vellum. Reid is a Scottish architect.
595. George III, London, England. Commission of Robert Reid as Captain in the Second Regiment of Royal Edinburgh Volunteers, July 9, 1803.
With royal seal. On vellum.
596. George III, Edinburgh, Scotland. Appointment of Robert Reid as [Royal] Architect and Surveyor of Scotland, June 29, 1808.
With royal seal. No signature of George III. On vellum. Text dated June 29, 1808; sealed and registered February 20, 1809.
597. [George III.] Engraved announcement of the death of George III, sent to Robert Reid, February 3, 1820.
Addressed to Reid as King’s Architect.
598. George IV, London, England. Appointment of Robert Reid as His Majesty's Master of Works and Architect in Scotland, August 21, 1826. DS. 3 pages.
Signature at head of first page: George (illegible). Countersigned at end by Frederick John Robinson, E. L. H. Somerset, J. Newell Charles. The offices of Kings architect, surveyor, and sole master of works are being combined. Also orders him to report to each term of the court the condition of all royal palaces and other buildings, and exhibit all records pertinent to the work of his office. Master of the King’s works is the same as King’s architect. Reid is the last one; the office is abolished in 1840.
599. George IV, Windsor, England. Appointment of Robert Reid as Master of Works in Scotland, January 31, 1827. DS. 6 pages.
Master of Works to be responsible for repair and upkeep of all royal and government buildings in Scotland. Also provides for salaries (three-fifths out of his hereditary revenues) and housing. Counter-signed by Robinson and Charles.
600. Gerard,.F., n.p., addressee unknown, undated. ALS.
In French.
601. Gerry, Elbridge, New York City to William Jenks, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 13, 1801. ALS.
Glad for Jenk’s recent letter saying all is well with his (Gerry’s) family; gives instructions on painting and other aspects of upkeep. (Apparently Jenks is more or less overseeing Gerry’s property and seeing to the education of his children.)
602. Gibson, Randall Lee, Washington, D. C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Pass Christian, Mississippi, December 7, 1875. ALS.
Includes envelope. He will try to secure adequate protection for Trumbull’s[?] Island if placed on the House Committee on the Levees. Agrees with Butler that all currency should be placed on a specie basis. He will lay Butler’s claim before the Committee on Claims. Gibson, a Mississippi lawyer and sugar-planter, is a United States Representative.
603. Gifford, Stephen, Norwich, Connecticut. Deed to Samuel and Martha Gifford, Norwich, Connecticut, November 16, 1748. DS.
Deed to land in Norwich. Countersigned by Isaac Huntington, Justice of the Peace.
604. Gilbert, Joseph, Charlestown, [New Hampshire] to Jonathan Chase, Cornish, [New Hampshire], August 9, 1776. ANS. 1 page.
Asks him to send down another load of flour for his troops. Gilbert is Commissary. Chase is a colonel.
605. Gillespie, Minnae, Kendall Creek, Pennsylvania to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D. C., February 28, 1886. ALS.
Asks for one of her old dresses so she can go and visit her aunt and cousin in style.
606. Gilmore, Patrick Sarsfield. Autographed sentiment, undated.
Gilmore is a composer and United States military band master, 1850s-1870s.
607. Gladstone, William Ewart, London, England, to "Dr. Hathway[?],” London, England, June 2, 1852. ALS.
Wife can’t have breakfast with Dr. Hathway on Friday, but he can.
608. Goodwin, Benjamin, Boston, Massachusetts. Receipt, September 28, 1798. DS.
Received of United States Naval Agent Henry Jackson four dollars for storage of planks for USS Constitution.
609. Gorman, Willis Arnold, St, Paul, Minnesota to James A. Case, Ramsey County, Minnesota, February 11, 1857. DS.
Appointment of Case as notary public for Minnesota Territory. Gorman is Territorial governor.
610. Graham, William Alexander, Washington, D.C. to George Adams, Baltimore, Maryland, March 10, 1852. LS.
Authority to discharge James Farragut. Adams is commander of the ship Ontario. Graham is United States Secretary of the Navy.
611. Grant, Frederick Dent, New York City to Morris Patterson Ferris, n.p., October 18, 1897. ALS.
Will be unable to attend the meeting of the Lake George Memorial Committee. Ferris is a New York lawyer, member of many historical and patriotic associations.
612. Grant, Ulysses Simpson. Statement of account of S. Ellison with J. R. Grant, Galena [Illinois], September 12, 1860.
Itemized list of leather, harness, and leather-working supplies purchased by Ellison. Payment received by U.S. Grant. The Galena store is managed by Grant’s brother Simpson.
613. Grant, Ulysses Simpson, City Point, Virginia to Edwin McMasters Stanton, Washington, D. C., March 3, 1865. ALS.
Recommends John A. Rawlins be appointed Brigadier General and Chief of Staff. To be sent as a ciphered telegram. Stanton is Secretary of War.
614. Grant, Ulysses Simpson. Invitation to Mrs. Levi Woodbury, to the Inaugural Reception, March 4, 1869. Printed.
Ornate illustrated invitation, on heavy paper.
615. Grant, Ulysses Simpson, Washington, D. C. to George Sewall Boutwell, Washington, D. C., January 12, 1871. ALS.
Letter of introduction for former Navy captain Phelps, who wants to see Boutwell regarding interests of Pacific Steamship Company. Boutwell is Secretary of the Treasury. Phelps may be naval officer, eventually rear admiral, Thomas S. Phelps.
616. Grant, Ulysses Simpson. Invitation, to Mr. and Mrs. John Angel James Creswell, [Washington, D.C.], March 1, 1877.
Includes envelope. Invitation to a dinner on March third (the last day of his administration). Creswell is a former Maryland Congressman and United States Postmaster General.
617. Grant, Ulysses Simpson. Program for his memorial service, London, England, August 4, 1885.
Encloses a newspaper clipping. Includes an envelope headed United States Legation at London, addressed to Rose E. Cleveland. Clipping describes funeral service in Westminster Abbey, and prints Archdeacon Farrar’s eulogy.
618. Grayson, William, Dumfries, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 7, 1781. ALS.
Wants to know Weedon’s prospects of cooperating with the French fleet against Arnold. If there is a plan, he will come to take the command Weedon has reserved for him, and will write to Congress to say he won’t be returning to the War Office for awhile. Grayson is a commissioner on the board of war.
619. Grayson, William, Dumfries, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 2, 1781. ALS.
Appreciates Weedon reserving the Prince William and Fairfax militia for him, and would like the Loudon also. Let him know when they leave Fredericksburg, so he can join them at Williamsburg. If the object is not the capture of Arnold, he does not want to stay long.
620. [Grayson, William], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 1, 1781. AL.
Not signed. "Sir Henry Clinton’s embarkation has terminated in nothing” and is probably only a cover for Connolly’s sailing for Quebec with Sir John Johnston and some Tories and Indians to invest Fort Pitt. Virginia troops should now be able to beat General Philips, but if they can’t, General Wayne is coming to join them. If matters grow bad in Virginia, he (Grayson) will come, if not he will stay in Philadelphia. Rupture between Britain and Russia is likely, and Spain has recognized the United States Minister. James Mease and William West are being tried for conspiring with Arnold to cheat people out of merchandise. Arms are being sent to Virginia.
621. [Grayson, William], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 8, 1781. AL.
Not signed. Virginia’s failure to stop Philips and Arnold is due to inferiority of numbers. If any more British come, Rochambeau and presumably Washington will follow. British in New York are preparing to embark on ships southward. Considerable clothing has arrived from Spain. Arms are being repaired and furnished to Virginia troops.
622. [Grayson, William], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 14, 1781. AL.
Not signed. The arms have been sent to Virginia and are now the state’s property. Clinton is still embarking and disembarking, and maybe only means to confuse us. Cornwallis and Philips are about to join, and he fears for Greene’s fate, even if Wayne goes south and joins [Lafayette?]. We [in Philadelphia?] are equipping cavalry and will send them on. He wants Weedon to tell him his needs for cavalry.
623. [Grayson, William], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 3, 1781. AL.
Not signed. He is attending to the supplies of arms. The boat with the clothing is feared captured. Talks of the siege of New York. Virginia is beginning to make a good name for herself again.
624. [Grayson, William], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 10, 1781. AL.
Not signed. There is no European news. Washington and Rochambeau are nearing New York. He anticipates Cornwallis will remove some of his troops from Virginia and send them to New York. He will try to send more arms.
625. [Grayson, William], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 17, 1781. AL.
Not signed. The horse accoutrements are almost ready to be sent to Winchester. When this is done, he will leave for Virginia. Doesn’t know where the army is going to get clothes. Either Cornwallis will pull troops out of Virginia, or Washington will take New York. Britain has refused mediation of Russia. He calls Weedon’s attention to some intercepted letters of Lord George Germaine.
626. Grayson, William, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 21, 1781. ALS.
He will leave in about ten days for Virginia.
627. Greeley, Horace, New York City to A[aron?] H[omer?] Byington, n.p., November 25, 1863. ALS.
On letterhead of New York Tribune. A committee [purpose illegible] is here all week and wants democratic speakers. He will try to line up Governor W------] and will be in contact with General Holley[?]
628. Greely, Adolphus Washington, Washington, D.C. to Albert L. Bacheller, Lowell, Massachusetts, March 11, 1898. LS. With enclosure.
Encloses a memo regarding General Grant. The memo (enclosed) gives his impression (favorable) of U.S. Grant as a man. Greely is a Civil War soldier, in Signal Service post-war, explored Arctic in 1881-1883.
629. Green, Joseph Foster, Washington, D.C. to Albert L. Bacheller, Lowell, Massachusetts, May 12, 1895. ALS. With signed enclosure, "Bread Cast Upon the Waters.”
Sends his account of a Civil War incident, at Bacheller’s request, which may be of interest to his pupils. The enclosure tells an incident of kindness done to a captured Confederate officer, and his later repayment by kindness to captured Union troops. Green is commander of a division in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, 1862-1864.
630. Greenaway, Kate, Hampsted [London, England], to "Mrs. Evans,” n.p., September 11, 1895. ALS.
A personal letter regarding her travels in England; glad the Evans’ have found a nice house; questions about family[?]. Greenaway is an illustrator of children’s books.
631. Greene, Nathanael, n.p. to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg?], Virginia, 1778.
Cover with Greene's signature, endorsed by Weedon.
632. Greene, Nathanael, White Plains, New York to George Weedon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1778. ALS.
(Numbered, by Green, 28 in upper right-hand corner.) Mentions his problems supplying and directing movements of the army. Had a terrible time through the Jerseys with no one to assist him until after the battle of Monmouth. What is the public opinion regarding the Battle of Monmouth? "General Lee is rather unfortunate.” Greene is Quartermaster-General of the army. On June 18, 1778, the British evacuated Philadelphia and marched through the Jerseys. Greene took a temporary field command to help try to stop Clinton at Monmouth Court House. General Charles Lee, commanding the advance corps, is dilatory and disobedient in the battle, and Clinton succeeded in continuing his retreat.
633. Greene, Nathanael, West Point, New York to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia?], September 6, 1779. ALS.
Feels a Spanish declaration of war will force Britain to sue for peace in America. England has foolishly bartered away her territory and will become contemptible in the eyes of other nations. Clinton’s reinforcements under Admiral Arbuthnot arrived, but West Point is still too strong for them. Praises Henry Lee’s attack on Paulus Hook, but "he has been persecuted with a bitterness by his Country men, that is almost disgraceful to mention,” and brought to trial for misconduct. Captain [Major] Forsyth will give Weedon the details. West Point is Washington’s headquarters for four months in the summer and fall of 1779; Clinton is trying to capture it.
634. Greene, Ray, n.p. to Henry Marchant, n.,p., May 26, 1795. ADS.
As attorney-general he has no objections to Ezra Luther’s petition for remission of penalty. Greene is attorney General of Rhode Island. Marchant is a judge of United States District Court of Rhode Island.
635. Greene, Ray, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Benjamin Bourne, n.p., July 6, 1798. LS. 2 pages.
He is glad to see the spirit of Federation in Rhode Island, and that the [United States] government is acting energetically in the present crisis by enlarging the naval and land forces and passing a Sedition Bill.
636. Greene, William, Warwick, Rhode Island. List of estate, September 25, 1779.
Lists property holdings of William Greene, including three tracts of land with their estimated produce, livestock, and debts. Greene is Governor of Rhode Island.
637. Greene, William, Warwick, Rhode Island to Henry Marchant, n.p., March 7, 1787. ALS.
Gives history and details of a business transaction by which he sold Thay Sands a plot of land and is now taking him to court to force payment for it. Asks Marchant to represent him in court, since he has hurt his leg and can’t come.
638. Gridley, Richard, Cambridge, Massachusetts to "Honble Gent'n,” n.p., July 3, 1775. ANS.
"It is highly necessary that a painter be imployed [sic] to paint all the Carriages for Cannon & Mortars, Canvas for Ammunition Carts, Bell Tents, covering for Ammunition Boxes &c &c.” Written sixteen days after the battle of Bunker and Breed’s Hill, on the day George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge. Bradley is an artillerist in the British army before the Revolution. In 1775 he commanded United States artillery at Cambridge, planned Bunker Hill fortifications.
639. Grimball, William W., Charleston, South Carolina to Mrs. J. Berkly Grimball, Spartanburg, South Carolina, September 12, 1863. ALS. 3 pages.
Includes envelope. Describes progress of fortification of Charleston, Fort Ripley. Thinks his company should be assigned some quiet position until it can recruit replacements. His religious feelings. If things get too hot in Spartanburg she might try to move to central Georgia.
640. Grimm, Jacob, n.p. to Ferdinand Grimm, Munich, Germany, undated. ALS.
In German. Regarding photographs and letters. Attached is the front of an envelope with canceled postmark addressed to his brother in Munich, with sketch of a man’s head (profile) on verso.
641. Guest, Edgar Albert. Autographed copy of The Rotoscope (printed newsletter of The Detroit Rotary Club), May 1, 1944.
The newsletter includes a poem by Guest.
642. Guild oath of William Cochran, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 24, 1707.
Burgess oath and gildbrother’s oath.
643. Guild oath admitting of James Cochran to the Printers' Guild, Edinburgh, Scotland, March 21, 1739.
Burgess oath and gildbrother’s oath, given at admission.
644. Guild oath admitting James Cochran Jr. to the Printers’ Guild, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 26, 1786.
Burgess oath and guildbrother’s oath. On vellum.
645. Guild-Scotland. Burgess Ticket issued to James Cochran Jr., Peebles, Scotland, August 28, 1789.
646. Guiteau, Charles Julius, New York City to the Editor, New York Herald, April 21, 1874. ALS.
With business card of Guitean attached. Ruis Brothers and Company agreed to give him half of all he could obtain on a settlement of their claim. He has succeeded in collecting half of the sum of the claim (the other half is being sued for), and thinks it should all be his for the trouble he has gone to. In response to an apparently satirical article about the matter in the Herald.
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M3163647. Hale, John Parker, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 13, 1847. ALS.
Complies with request for autograph.
648. Hale, Nathan, Charlestown, [Massachusetts] to Abigail Hale, [Rindge, New Hampshire], July 5, 1775. ALS.
They are fortifying the country around Boston and Charleston. General Washington and Lee are coming to take command and no furloughs are being issued now, until the army gets organized. Estimates number of British regulars killed and wounded in battle at Charlestown [Bunker Hill]. Gives instruction for management of their farm. Some people fear there is treachery in the army because it doesn’t act instantly, but this is nonsense. He is not the executed spy Nathan Hale. He is a minute man in 1774; commissioned major Third New Hampshire, June 2, 1775.
649. Hale, Nathan, Winter Hill, [Charlestown, Massachusetts], to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, August 18, 1775. ALS.
Comments on his and their family’s health. Cannot buy pins anywhere. Instructions regarding provisions (what to keep, what to sell) and care of livestock. Asks her to send one or two shirts.
650. Hale, Nathan, Winter Hill, [Charlestown, Massachusetts] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, November 5, 1775. ALS.
Health of self and family. Does not know yet what kind of a market they will have for their cattle.
651. Hale, Nathan, Winter Hill, [Charlestown, Massachusetts] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, December 6, 1775. ALS.
Instructions regarding her and daughter Charlotte coming down to see him. Asks for stockings and to have a wool suit made. Details naval stores taken with a recently captured brigade and other prizes taken by American privateers. Have heard that a hurricane destroyed much of the British fishery fleet at Newfoundland.
652. Hale, Nathan, Winter Hill, [Charlestown, Massachusetts] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, December 11, 1775. ALS.
Describes two recent prizes brought into Boston by privateers.
653. Hale, Nathan, Winter Hill, [Charlestown, Massachusetts] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, January 9, 1776. ALS.
Last night General Putman [Putnam?] led a raid on Charlestown, burning several houses and taking seven or eight prisoners. They are fortifying against Boston. Bought some material for a gown for Charlotte, and arranged to buy some "tafity”[taffeta]. [Illegible] will not be home until the end of the month, since those who leave earlier will not be paid.
654. Hale, Nathan, New York City to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, April 12, 1776. ALS.
Describes march from Winter Hill to New York. They have fine houses for barracks, but have to buy fresh water. Spring has come already with fresh produce available. The city is full of wicked people and Tories, and "is one the wickedest places this side of Hell.” He expects to be ordered to Virginia or Canada soon. They are fortifying New York and the troops are in good spirits.
655. Hale, Nathan, St. Johns, Quebec, Canada to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, June 1, 1776. ALS.
Comments on death of his sister Philbina. American troops’ reversals in Canada: driven from Quebec, Major Butterfield and 350 men captured, British reinforcements coming [to?] Quebec. The behavior of the American army has alienated the Canadians. General Sullivan came yesterday and maybe can straighten things out. Smallpox is rampant and he has caught it but expects to recover. Food is scarce and the Canadians will sell them nothing. He is sending a letter from Colonel Gilman to his wife, and asks her to forward it. Also, he wants the house painted, and paper the rooms if she wants.
656. Hale, Nathan, Ticonderoga, New York to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, August 12, 1776. ALS.
Comments on his and the family’s health. The army is getting better and new militia have arrived, but he fears smallpox will spread among them (it is almost over with in his regiment). They have many vessels on the lake and figure to keep control of it. Lieutenant Whitcomb went into Canada and spied on the British for three weeks and killed General Garding. Hale is with General Gates and Benedict Arnold at Lake Champlain, building a fleet to try and keep control of the lake.
657. Hale, Nathan, Mount Independence, [Vermont] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, September 5, 1776. ALS.
Last week General Howe landed 12,000 troops on Long Island, on Tuesday skirmished with the Americans, on Wednesday attacked and were repulsed with great loss. They likely had between five and six thousand wounded and won’t be able to do any more this season. We expect [Sir Guy] Carleton up the lake any day to attack us. Mount Independence is about two miles southeast of Fort Ticonderoga.
658. Hale, Nathan, Mount Independence, [Vermont] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, October 14, 1776. ALS.
Describes defeat of Arnold’s fleet on Lake Champlain. The enemy are at Crown Point and we expect them here tomorrow. He sends her $300. Arnold is defeated by Sir Guy Carlton in a naval battle, but Carleton returned to Canada without pressing his victory.
659. Hale, Nathan, [Esopus, New York] to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, December 7, 1776. ALS.
They are seventy miles below Albany marching to join Washington at Brunswick in the Jerseys. He has sent his baggage to Worcester, Massachusetts, and if he doesn’t come home soon she should send for it, also $769 to be left at Captain Oliver’s house in Worcester for paying some of his men for ration money. They have just received orders to march to Philadelphia. Hale serves in New York under Washington. November 8, 1776, is made Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Battalion New Hampshire troops.
660. Hale, Nathan, Ticonderoga, New York to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, June 2, 1777. ALS.
Has a comfortable hut and good provisions, garrison of four to five thousand. The enemy are cruising on the lake and we expect an attack soon. General Poor is in command, but Gates is expected soon. April 2, 1777 Hale is made Colonel of the Second Battalion New Hampshire Troops. Was with St. Clair at Ticonderoga until it is abandoned (July 6, 1777). On July 7, 1777, while retreating with a company of invalids, he is surprised at breakfast and captured at Hubbardtown.
661. Hale, Nathan, Ticonderoga, New York to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, June 6, 1777. ALS.
Things are still quiet and they are fortifying. Mentions her being "surrounded with a set of Malisous Envious People.” Next winter he will do his best to be home with her or have her with him. Gives account of "Mr. Carr” of Rindge, who wound up being a drunkard and tried for desertion.
662. Hale, Nathan, Ticonderoga, New York to Abigail Hale, Rindge, New Hampshire, June 21, 1777. ALS.
There have been a few casualties in his regiment. Describes skirmish with Indians. He sends a coat and some money home.
663. Hall, Basil, London, England, addressee unknown, undated. ALS.
He will be happy to see her on Tuesday at any hour, and gives directions to his house. He is nearly finished with her second volume and has been making notes. Probably written in the 1830s. Hall is a British naval officer and author of travel books.
664. Hall, Basil, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [Isabella] Walsh, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], December 17, 1827. ALS.
Her brother has just brought an album she wants him (Hall) to sign. Comments on his uncertainty as to what to say.
665. Hall, Charles Henry, Harlem, New York to Alexander Hamilton Holley, Furnace Village, Salisbury, Connecticut, July 18, 1838. ALS.
Letter regarding "N.Y. & A.” [New York & Albany] Railroad: agrees with him on the most direct route, and that the line to Sharon will be laid first, but has found that running many lines enables them to more easily gain land by cession or at a low rate. A committee, himself among them, will call on Holley next month to consult. Meantime, why not sound out people in his area regarding the possibility of ceding land and buying railroad stock? Also mentions progress in other counties of surveying and obtaining land. See also A.H. Holley letter, no. 729.
666. Halsey, William Frederick, undated.
Signature on stationery of the "Commander Third Fleet,” [November, 1945].
667. Hamilton, Alexander, New York City to Joseph Howell, [New York City], March 3, 1790. ALS.
Asks him to pay Jeremiah Wadsworth five hundred dollars for apprehending counterfeiters [or to help apprehend them?]. Hamilton asks payment in this manner because there is no appropriation for it, and he will reimburse Howell. Hamilton is Secretary of Treasury. Howell is "paymaster.” Wadsworth is United States Representative from Connecticut.
668. Hamlin, Hannibal, Hampden, Maine to George Augustus Nourse, [St. Paul, Minnesota], April 16, 1857. ALS. 3 pages.
He is not at Washington when the law is passed to admit Minnesota as a state, and forgets its boundaries. If they include "all your territory,” it is too big, but diminishing the boundaries might increase Southern opposition to its admission. He fears[?] Minnesota will be yolked with Kansas if her constitution favors slavery, in which case Minnesota will be admitted whatever her boundaries are. The safest bet is to conform their boundaries to the act of Congress. Hamlin is United States Senator from Maine. Nourse is a lawyer in St. Anthony and St. Paul. In April 1857 he is secretary of a committee that met to organize the Republican party in Minnesota. He is evidently also a member of the special session of the Minnesota legislature called to prepare for a constitutional convention. The Minnesota enabling act had been passed by United States Congress February 26, 1857.
669. Hamlin, Hannibal, Bangor, Maine to Mrs. Francis P. [i.e., Mrs. Morris Patterson?] Ferris, Garden City, New York, March 29, 1889. ALS.
Sends her a brief sketch of himself, as she requested.
670. Hammond, Winfield Scott and Julius August Schmahl. Appointment of Allyn Kellogg Ford as a notary public for Hennepin County, May 18, 1915. DS.
671. Hancock, John, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, February 11, 1760. ALS.
His uncle is sending wine, rum and beef (he lists them), and the plates for the coffin. The corpse should be put in the coffin as soon as possible for fear of bots. Let him know if anything else is needed. Hancock works in the counting-house of his uncle Thomas, who adopted him and left him his fortune and business.
672. Hancock, John, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Appointment of George Weedon as Lieutenant Colonel of the Third Battalion of Virginia Forces, February 13, 1776. DS.
673. Hancock, John, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hugh Mercer, n.p., June 6, 1776. LS.
Informs him of his appointment as Brigadier General in the colonial army, and requests he leave immediately for headquarters at New York. Invites him to stop at his (Hancock’s) house if he passes through Philadelphia. Hancock is a delegate to the Continental Congress from Massachusetts, and its president.
674. Hancock, John, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Appointment of George Weedon as Colonel in the Army of the United States, June 19, 1776. DS.
675. Hancock, John, Boston, Massachusetts to Thomas Davis, [Boston, Massachusetts]. Warrant to pay bounty on hemp, June 7, 1793. DS.
Orders him to pay to Mace Tisdale one pound four shillings as bounty on two hundred pounds of hemp. Accompanied by an order from Tisdale to pay to David West the bounty money due him (October 24, 1794). Hancock is governor of Massachusetts. Davis is state treasurer.
676. Hancock, Maria Houghton, Red Wing, Minnesota to Henry Oscar Houghton, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 20, 1849. ALS.
Describes ride from Chicago to Galena en route to missionary station at Red Wing, Minnesota. Troubles getting mired in mud continually between Chicago and Galena. At Galena they purchased a cow, furniture, and provisions and shipped on a steam boat. Met up with other missionaries and ex- Governor Slade en route. Comments on scenery, heathen dress and practices of Indians. Maria Hancock is the wife of Joseph Woods Hancock, teacher of the Dakotas at Red Wing and one of its earliest settlers.
677. Hancock, Winfield Scott, Carondelet, Missouri to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, October 14, 1867. ALS.
Includes envelope. He is at Carondelet (St. Louis), Missouri awaiting orders to proceed to New Orleans after yellow fever abates. If he has to go sooner, he will probably make his headquarters outside the city. If he visits Butler’s parish, he will call on him. Hancock is a Union army general during the Civil War, and afterwards in charge of defense against Indians in the Department of the Missouri (1866-1867). On August 26, 1867,he is transferred to command of the Fifth Military District (Texas and Louisiana) with headquarters at New Orleans.
678. Hancock, Winfield Scott, New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana December 30,1867. LS.
Includes envelope. Butler’s letter regarding "the Negro element of your vicinage[?]” and "the embarassments you experience in consequence of the failure of crops and the peculiar disposition of the laborers,” along with similar letters from others, have been sent to the Commissioner of the Freedmen’s Bureau for investigation. Hancock will do all he can to help.
679. Harding, Florence Kling, Marion, Ohio to [Edward E.] Smith, [Minneapolis, Minnesota], September 30, 1920. LS.
Thanks for sending her "the paper containing write-up.”
680. Harding, Warren Gamaliel, Marion, Ohio to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 4, 1915. LS.
On letterhead United States Senate. He has no printed copies of his political speeches, but sends a couple of other addresses. Agrees with Smith that the United States will go overwhelmingly Republican in the next election. Harding is United States Senator from Ohio.
681. Harding, Warren Gamaliel, Washington, D. C. to Birdie Hudson, Marion, Ohio, December 23, 1917. ALS.
Includes envelope. Mails her a little book as a Christmas greeting, and wishes her happy holidays.
682. Harding, Warren Gamaliel. Invitation, to Mr. [Vetallis?] Kling, February 16, [1922].
Includes envelope. Invitation to dinner, very likely sent to his bachelor brother-in-law.
683. Hardy, Thomas, Dorchester, England to Mr. Milne, [London, England], June 13, 1919. LS.
Doesn’t think he’ll be able to have anything for the Jubilee edition. Addressee might be editor Alan A. Milne of Punch or James Milne of the London Daily Chronicle.
684. Harlan, John Marshall, [Washington, D.C.], addressee unknown, May 1, 1880.
Sign-off and signature[was it cut from a letter, and corners trimmed?] Harlan is an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
685. Harrington, Jonathan. "I is at the Battle of Lexington the 19th April 1775 a fifer in Capt. John Parker Company,” April 3, 1849. ANS.
Parker commanded the Lexington Minute Company, the only organized formation at Lexington.
686. Harrison, Benjamin, [Richmond, Virginia], addressee unknown, May 14, 1783. LS.
Orders to addressee to allow all British vessels to forego the formality of regular entry if they give bond not to land their cargo, and to pay required duties as soon as the legislature repeals the law forbidding trade with them. Harrison is Governor of Virginia.
687. Harrison, Benjamin, Indianapolis, Indiana to S. J. Punie,[?] New York City, December 29, 1876. ALS.
On letterhead of law office of Harrison, Hines and Miller. Thanks Punie’s[?] committee for renewing their request, but fears the pressures of time and finances will forbid his traveling next summer. In 1876 Harrison ran for governor of Indiana.
688. Harrison, Benjamin, Indianapolis, Indiana to J. B. Fraley, Washington, D.C., September 16, 1886. ALS.
He is too busy with his campaign now to make up a list of names to be furnished with the papers [the Senatorial Edition of the National Republican?] Will try to find time later. Harrison is campaigning unsuccessfully for re-election as United States Senator.
689. Harrison, Benjamin, New York City to Mary Lanman Douw Ferris, Garden City, New York, May 11, 1894. ALS.
Declines invitation to attend meeting of Colonial Dames.
690. Harrison, Benjamin. Printed wedding announcement, April 6, 1896.
Announces his marriage to Mrs. Mary Scott Dimmick.
691. Harrison, Caroline Scott, [Washington, D.C.] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Executive Mansion [Washington, D.C.], February 22, [1886]. AN.
Accepts invitation to luncheon.
692. Harrison, William Henry, Miami Rapids, Ohio to James Monroe, Washington, D. C., January 20, 1813. ALS.
Addressed from Head Quarters Northwest Army and numbered (by Harrison) number 36. The appointment of (both) Colonel Morrison and Captain Piott as deputy Quarter Master General to this army with equal authority is going to cause all kinds of trouble. Wants Monroe to decide between them. General Winchester has been ordering and acting upon general courts martial [in Harrison’s department?], and Harrison doesn’t think he has the authority. Will Monroe decide this also? Monroe is Acting Secretary of War. Harrison is commander-in-chief of the northwestern army, against the British and their Indian allies.
693. Hart, John. Signatures of John Hart, Jonas Deare, and John Stevens Jr. on currency issued by the Colony of New Jersey, March 25, 1776. DS.
A twelve-shilling, a one-shilling-six pence, and a fifteen shilling note.
694. Hart, Joseph, Saybrook, Connecticut to Zuriel Waterman, Providence, Rhode Island, August 29, 1780. ALS.
Sends[?] the balance due Waterman with his current account, most in state money at 40 to 1.
695. Hart Female Seminary, Plymouth, Connecticut. Certificate issued to Sarah H. Langdon, April 11, 1855.
Testimonial of "approbation and esteem, for her correct deportment as a Pupil of said Institution.” Signed by Helen S. Goodwin (principal) and I. P Warren (secretary). Top portion is an engraved picture of the seminary.
696. Harte, Bret, Crefeld, Germany to Charles Anderson Dana, New York City, October 1, 1879. ALS.
Encloses revision of "Peter Schroeder,” which he may publish a day or two before it appears in Belgravia. Has learned that the Sun sent a $250 check to Mrs. Harte for the "Twins,” and asks if Dana really thinks it is enough. Asks if Dana can pull strings to get him exchanged or promoted since the doctor tells him the climate in Crefeld is killing him. Harte is United States consul to Crefeld. Dana is owner and editor of the New York Sun.
697. Hastings, Warren, Calcutta, India, addressee unknown, July 24, 1782. ALS.
In spite of government pledges to the Nabob, and Hastings’ own injunctions, many unlicensed Europeans still remain at Lucnow. Asks the addressee [probably the British resident official at Lucnow] to assure the Nabob that they are not under the British government’s protection and that he (Nabob) can and should remove them himself, using force and arrests if necessary. Neither Mr. Scott nor Captain Marrachis may be allowed to stay, and why does the addressee permit it, because it is with connivance. Captain Darell may remain until the end of the rains, if necessary to recover his health. Asks for a list of all English gentlemen still at Lucnow or in other parts of the Nabob’s domains. Hastings is Governor-General of British India. Lucnow (i.e. Lucknow) is the former capital of Oudh. In 1782 the wazír (or nabob) of Oudh is in arrears in payments for the East India Company garrison stationed there. The East India Company is seeking cash to meet its expenses, and compelled the nabob’s mother, the begum of Oudh, who controlled the province’s funds, to pay a huge fine.
698. Hawkins, Anthony Hope, London, England to Edward Solon Goodhue, Koloa Kauai, Hawaii, July 15, 1896. ALS.
Accepts honorary membership in the Kauai Kodak Klub, feels honored, etc. Has to admit that his portraits must be done by a more tedious process than with a Kodak. Hawkins is a British novelist.
699. Hawthorne, Julian, New York City to A. Hodgeland [Albert H. Hogeland], St. Paul, Minnesota, September 24, 1908. LS.
He has dropped literature (mentions his qualms) and taken up development and exploitation of a mine called Temagami. Professional experts (theirs and their rivals) have convinced him and his associates that it is a good one, and they have refused several offers to buy them out. They have spent all their money on property, and want to get from Hodgeland a small sum to start mining. Goes into detail regarding the purchase of adjoining claims (because veins extended into them). They are trying to avoid dealing through brokers and so they want to sell some stock privately to get funds to start operations. Timagami or Temagami is in east central Ontario. A[lbert] H. Hogeland is chief engineer, Great Northern Railroad.
700. Hawthorne, Julian, New York City to A. Hodgeland [Albert H. Hogeland], St. Paul, Minnesota, October 2, 1908. LS.
They have just acquired four additional claims. Gives some details on attempts by other firms to buy them out (by W. F. Wilkinson, Isaac Ellwood). Hawthorne plans to use his name, with its literary prestige, on their prospectus to get the public interested and induce them to buy stock, rather than sell it through a broker.
701. Hayes, Isaac Israel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Alexander Dallas Bache, [Washington, D.C.], May 23, 1860. ALS.
Invites him to attend a meeting. Apparently a fund-raising effort for a cause in which Bache is interested, and needs to overcome public opposition. In July 1860 Hayes sailed in command of the United States, fitted out by public subscription for exploration of the open polar sea. The letter probably refers to this.
702. Hayes, Isaac Israel, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to G. H. Hazerd [Hazard?], Troy, New York, July 23, 1864[?]. ALS.
His letter is received; Hayes is glad to be able so easily to oblige him. Hayes is surgeon of volunteers in charge of Satterlee Hospital. Before and after the Civil War, he is an arctic explorer and surgeon on arctic expeditions.
703. Hayes, Mrs. Rutherford Birchard. Invitation, to Mrs. [Charles Daniel] Drake, November 12, [1879].
Invitation to a luncheon. To Margaret Drake, wife of the Chief Justice, United States Court of Claims.
704. Hayes, Rutherford Birchard. Invitation (blank), February 24, 1881.
Invitation to an evening affair to meet members of the Diplomatic Corps.
705. Hayes, Rutherford Birchard, Fremont, Ohio to Frank G. Edgerly, [Concord, New Hampshire], September 29, 1881. ALS. 1 page.
In reply to a request from Edgerly. Having just returned from President Garfield’s funeral, he thinks the most important lesson of the assassination is "the folly and wickedness of the extreme and bitter partisanship which prevails in our Country.”
706. Hayne, Isaac William, [Columbia, South Carolina?] to Governor Milledge Luke Bonham, [Columbia, South Carolina?], November 3, 1863. ANS.
Note on verso of a two-page interpretation of the Impressment Act (for articles of subsistence and forage), agreeing with the interpretation. The text of the interpretation is in another handwriting. Hayne is attorney general of South Carolina. Bonham is governor in 1862, also a Confederate general.
707. Hazen, Moses, Peekskill, New York. Memorial to George Washington, November 20, 1779. DS.
A petition that his regiment, the Second Canadian ("Congress’s Own”) be provided with supplies in the same manner as they are supplied to other Continental troops, with funds to come from the general military chest, and that all soldiers of the regiment be provided for equally. The regiment is originally raised (to about half its complement) in Canada in 1776. Its ranks were later filled by men from the states at large. These men could not be supplied with issues from their respective states, and Hazen claims they were overlooked in distribution of supplies by Congress. The memorial, which is quite long, gives the history of the regiment, its participation in Arnold’s campaign against Quebec, at Staten Island, Brandywine, and Germantown; losses; difficulties of collecting credits for their citizens from the home states of his soldiers, and of getting any provision at all made for the Canadian soldiers. Hazen is a Canadian soldier who joined the United States during the Revolution, became a brigadier general, and afterwards settled in Vermont.
708. Hendricks, Eliza C., Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 10, [1885]. ALS.
Will be happy to meet her and family this evening. Note on back: "Miscellaneous letters 1865. Received from [?] in reply to invitation to come to the White House after Inauguration.” (wife of Cleveland’s Vice President, Thomas Andrew Hendricks.)
709. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 9, 1781. ALS.
Regrets he can’t give Weedon any information regarding the arms Weedon is expecting. Supposes "their Pyrates” will visit "Potowmack,” though he doesn’t think there is anything of any value in the town. Is afraid they will be tempted by "your Town and Mr. Hunter’s Works,” and wishes there were enough men to defend them, but most men in the county have been impressed by "the Marquis’s detachment” and our militia is "so lately on duty having left their arms below.”
710. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia, to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 18, 1781. ALS.
Thanks Weedon for news of the enemy’s situation. They have had vague accounts of an action near. "Cambdan,” but no details. He will send two shipbuilders of Alexa, Fleming and Caverly, to Weedon to inform him regarding "our ability to supply the Marquis.”
711. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 18, 1781. ALS.
The bearer, Mr. Joseph Caverly, is calling on Weedon to "make an agreement respecting the Boats” and inform him of what they will be able to [build?]. They will also need cash to pay for wages and materials. Hendricks doesn’t have any, but "the Public” [treasury ?] has guaranteed their contracts.
712. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 7, 1781. ALS.
Thanks for news of "the Skirmish below.” Doesn’t know how Summers is going to get enough carriages to transport the stores. Wants Weedon to send an officer "actually in service” to relieve Summers, who is liable to leave on the 20th with all the stores not yet forwarded. It is impossible for Hendricks to supply the necessities Weedon requests, but he has called on the county commissioners.
713. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 14, 1781. ALS.
Thanks for news [of battles of Green Spring?]. Anxious to hear from General Greene as to whether Ninety-Six [British port?] has fallen [it had, May 26]. Mr. Summers is having trouble getting people to supply him with carriages and with irregularities and carelessness in shipping and invoicing goods. The boats are built, but they do not have the funds necessary to mount them on wagons. Caverly and Fleming should also be paid.
714. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 22, 1781. ALS.
Has sent bread and vinegar to "Cases Warehous.” Has called on the Commissioners of neighboring counties, but he fears will get no more vinegar. No important news from the north. General Smallwood is supposed to be setting out from Annapolis tomorrow.
715. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 4, 1781. ALS.
Has ordered Captain Summers to move all the stores from Leesburg to Farquhar, where the counties cannot so easily get them. Thinks the "Gentlemen Prisoners” Weedon introduced to him were treated well by him; "how shamefully these People have been neglected until they arrived at your town!” [These may be former British prisoners now paroled and returning home].
716. Hendricks, James, Alexandria, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 17, 1781. ALS.
Introduces Colonel Nichol, who has some linens etc. for sale, but fears they come under the United States Seizing Law and wants to steer clear of it. Would appreciate any service Weedon can do him.
717. Henry, Patrick, [Richmond, Virginia] to Benjamin Harrison, [Richmond, Virginia], May 25, 1779. ALS. 2 pages.
Tells of the apprehension and imprisonment of two spies, Zechariah Snead and Letitia Fitzgerald. Since the executive (himself) has exercised a power not expressly granted by law, he is informing the legislature of his actions. Harrison is speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Henry is Governor of Virginia.
718. [Henry, Patrick.] Note on verso of letter, William Tunstall, n.p. to Patrick Henry, n.p., October 10, 1779.
Regarding transfer of money to John Cox. Henry is on his tract of land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Henry County. The document is annotated "P Henry ADS,” but it is not clear that any part of it is actually written by Henry.
719. [Henry, Patrick?], n.p. to "The Commanding Officer at Gloster [Gloucester, Virginia] C[ourt] House or Else Ware” [sic], [October 1781?]. AL.
Thinks the enemy plans to evacuate Yorktown and move through Gloucester, hopefully surprising the United States army. Advises warning Washington of their intention and running a few ships upriver to block them. The tone of the letter sounds like a rather obscure spy, but the writing is similar to Henry’s (see letter number 717), and dealer Thomas F. Madigan believes it to be Henry’s. Henry is a member of the Virginia legislature, and may be in or near Richmond.
720. Hervé [Florimond Ronger], Cernay prés Permont, Seine et Oise, France to "Cher Docteur,” n.p., October 14, 1880. ANS. 2 pages.
In French. Here is my latest score, and also that of Le Petit Faust. He is having vision problems, and can the doctor suggest something, "which could rid me of the bifocles”? Hervé (a pen name?) is a French conductor, composer, operettist.
721. Heyward, Thomas Jr., Charleston, South Carolina. Signature on arrest order, May 27, 1788. DS.
Order to arrest William Moulton, for "trespass on the case.” Filled out and signed by J. Ward, attorney, and signed by Heyward as witness (one of the justices at Charleston). Heyward is a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and judge of the criminal and circuit court of South Carolina.
722. Hill, Ambrose Powell, Washington, D.C. to Alexander Dallas Bache, [Washington, D.C.], August 30, [1860]. ALS.
He is sending the Boston map today. Planned to send it last Monday, but had last-minute changes to make. Mentions some of them. Also mentions new assignments given some of his army friends. Hill is an assistant on the coast survey, stationed in Washington. Later a Confederate general. The letter refers to Major J. Reynolds being appointed commandant at West Point.
723. Hill, James Jerome, St. Paul, Minnesota to Loren Warren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 7, 1904. LS.
As Collins’ letter is rather ambiguous, Hill wants to know how much detail Collins wants him to go into in connection with the matters referred to. Stewart G. Collins says the letter probably concerns his father’s candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, following his retirement as associate justice, Supreme Court of Minnesota. See Allyn K. Ford information file.
724. Hill, Rowland. Engraved ticket for admittance to the funeral of Hill, Westminster Abbey, London, England, September 4, 1879.
725. Hilles, Charles Dewey, New York City to Rollin Leonard Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 19, 1932. LS.
Returns the letters Smith submitted. Has no objections to their publication. Hilles is in various business and Republican party positions.
726. Hitler, Adolph, Munich, Germany. Signature on engraved New Year's card, January 1, 1938.
727. Hoar, [George Frisbie], Washington, D.C, to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., February 21, 1886. AL.
Includes envelope. Written in the third person. Serious illness prevents Mrs. Hoar from accepting Cleveland’s invitation to lunch. Hoar is United States Senator from Massachusetts.
728. Hoffman, Charles Fenno, New York City to Lewis Jacob Cist, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 7, 1837. ALS.
Friendly letter. Hoffman is a poet and editor, editor of American Monthly magazine. Cist , a poet even in his late teens (time of this letter), later went into business.
729. Holley, Alexander Hamilton, Furnace Village, Salisbury, Connecticut to Charles Henry Hall, Harlem, New York, July 15, 1838. AL.
Long letter regarding the New York & Albany Railroad. Fears Mr. Bloomfield has no intentions of surveying a route through Salisbury, which he thinks the best route, from New York City to Albany. Goes into detail as to why this is the best route. A rough draft? On page four is also (in another handwriting) a resolution of the Methodist Episcopal Society of Salisbury to pay for repairs to the church. See also C. H. Hall letter, no. 665.
730. Holley, Alexander Hamilton, Furnace Village, Salisbury, Connecticut to Samuel Stevens, New York & Albany Railroad Company, November 23, 1840. ALS.
Regarding route of New York & Albany Railroad. He understands they are trying to immediately secure the location of the part of the route that lies in Columbia County. A route through Salisbury is once surveyed and pronounced very feasible. Explains why this would be the best and most profitable route, especially its marble quarries, and why the Columbia Company route is not very good; likewise a road from West Stockbridge to Albany. Written to Stevens as President of New York & Albany Railroad.
731. Holley, Marietta, Adams, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.?.], undated. ALS.
Sends Cleveland one of her books on temperance, and commends Cleveland’s writing.
732. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Bookplate, undated.
"Per Ampliora ad Altiora. Oliver Wendell Holmes. From the library of Oliver Wendell Holmes. The gift of his son Oliver Wendell Holmes.”
733. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Boston, Massachusetts. Verse signed by Holmes, March 24, 1864.
"Lord of the Universe, shield us and guide us……” Four lines, with small photo of Holmes attached.
734. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, September 5, 1865. ALS.
Gives permission to print "The Last Leaf” in her volume of selections, with wishes for success.
735. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, September 26, 1876. ALS.
He knows nothing regarding Georgius Klon[?] of Frankfort other than that thirty to forty years ago a lot of old books with his name and comments by him in them were for sale, and Holmes bought a couple from the fifteenth century. Holmes has also just bought a copy of Valenius Maximus dated 1474.
736. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Washington, D.C. to John Willey Willis, [St. Paul, Minnesota], January 9, 1920. ALS.
On letterhead of Supreme Court of the United States. Thanks for a letter.
737. Hone, William, London, England to Thomas Thompson, Liverpool, England, January 3, 1824. ALS.
He neither sells nor collects autographs, but only keeps those few he happens across in his book auctioneering business. He has contacted an acquaintance who has a few for sale, and will act as intermediary for Thompson if he wants to buy. Hone himself would like autographs of John Lilburne and William Penn; does Thompson have duplicates? Hone is a London bookseller, essayist, book auctioneer. Thompson is a Liverpool druggist.
738. Hoover, Herbert, Washington, D.C, to Brand Whitlock, Le Havre, France, January 5, 1918. LS.
On letterhead of United States Food Administration. He does not want any European decorations. Would like to have work in the rebuilding in Belgium and Northern France. Thinks Whitlock should make a United States speaking tour about the need for maximum production of foodstuffs for the Allies. Whitlock is with the American Legation in Le Havre. Hoover is United States Food Administrator and chairman of the Commission for Relief in Belgium.
739. Hoover, Herbert, Washington, D.C., to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 3, 1925. LS.
Sends a copy of his (Hoover’s) statement on reorganization of the Federal executive departments for Smith’s perusal and suggestions. Hoover is United States Secretary of Commerce.
740. Hopkins, Sarah Winnemucca, San Francisco, California to Grover Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 6, 1885. ALS.
Includes envelope. Also a clipping in which she refutes charges of assaulting a Bannock Indian, and accuses Piute Indian agent Gibson of fraud and slander. Cites examples that lead her to the believe agency system is a failure. Asks that he recall the Pyramid Lake agent and parcel the reservation land out to the Piutes. Last year she succeeded in getting an appropriation of $17,000 for her people, none of which reached Indians hands. She is a Piute princess.
741. Hopkinson, Francis. Bill of exchange signed by Hopkinson, December 3, 1779.
To pay Thomas Bernard[?] thirty dollars as interest on money borrowed by the United States. Hopkinson is probably Treasurer of Loans, Continental Loan Office.
742. Houston, David Franklin, Washington, D.C. to Reece Marshall Newport, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 9, 1914. LS.
Glad to hear from him, hopes to see him again soon. His secretary is sending the Department’s yearbook and information on silos. Houston is United States Secretary of Agriculture. Newport is president of R.M. Newport and Company, a loan, investment and insurance firm.
743. Houston, Samuel, Washington, D.C. to James W. Stone, Boston, Massachusetts, February 7, n.y. ALS.
Includes envelope. Complies with request for autograph.
744. Howard, Oliver Otis, Governor's Island, New York City to Mrs. Morris Patterson Ferris, Garden City, New York, February 11, 1890. LS.
On letterhead "Headquarters Division of the Atlantic.” Thanks for the reminder of his visit at her father’s house several years ago. Gives her a reference to a biographical sketch of him (apparently at her request).
745. Howe, Julia Ward, [Boston, Massachusetts] to Miss [Caroline?] Ticknor, n.p., April 30, n.y. ALS.
Will attend the meeting of the Author’s Club at Miss Ticknor’s house. Ticknor is an author. Howe is an anti-slavery, woman suffrage, prison reform, peace crusader; wrote "Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
746. Howe, Julia Ward, Boston, Massachusetts to Mrs. Alice C[?] Sonoyn(?], Winthrop, Massachusetts, December 15, 1899. ALS.
Includes envelope. Can come on January 16th. Gives list of her lectures[?] that she is giving this season; which does Mrs. Sonoyn prefer?
747. Howe, Julia Ward, Newport, Rhode Island to Mrs. [Bayard] Stockton, Princeton, New Jersey, October 30, 1905. ALS.
Includes envelope. Thanks for the biographical sketch of Professor Shields.
748. Howe, R[obert], n.p. to [George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia], [April 7, 1782]. ANS.
He is going over to West Point and will remand the party until can get a boat. Howe is a general in the Continental Army -- Second North Carolina Regiment. Commanded at West Point 1780. In 1781 quelled a mutiny in Pennsylvania and New Jersey regiments, and the same in Philadelphia, 1783.
749. Howe, R[obert], n.p. to [George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia], [June 19, 1782]. ANS.
Forwards a letter.
750. Howells, William Dean, New York City, to Mrs. Garrigues, n.p., November 7, 1900. ALS.
On letterhead of Harper and Bros publishers. Thanks for her "very interesting suggestion.” He will be glad to talk literature with her when he is in his office. Howells is an author, editor, journalist. Recipient may be Mrs. Adele M. Garrigues.
751. Howells, William Dean, London, England to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, July 6, 1910. ALS.
"I can’t say whether I forgive you until I have seen your article; and they don’t forward newspapers. But if it is in honor of Clemens, I will respite you, anyway.”
752. Hudson, Henry Norman, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Miss Mayo, n.p., June 1, 1878. ALS.
He is out of the questions on Julius Caesar, but encloses copies of others. Does she know of his book Shakespeare: His Life, Art, and Characters?. Some of her pupils might find it helpful. Hudson is a Shakespearean scholar, and professor of Shakespeare at Boston University.
753. Hudson, Henry Norman, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Miss Mayo, n.p. September 29, 1884. ALS.
He has never prepared any questions on A Midsummer-Night’s Dream. He would be glad to supply her with others, and to receive a visit from her at his house.
754. Hughes, Charles Evans, Washington, D.C. to John R. Joslyn, Geneva, New York, December 4, 1923. LS.
On letterhead of United States Secretary of State. Sends a copy of his recent address in Philadelphia. Hughes is Secretary of State.
755. Hull, Isaac, Baltimore, Maryland to Lieutenant [John] Percival, Boston, Massachusetts, September 15, [1823?]. ALS.
He (Percival) will be ordered to the United States (frigate) shortly. Can he get leave of absence until then, so he can make arrangements? Also names others who will go. Hull is a naval officer, commanded squadrons in the Pacific and Mediterranean, head of Boston and Washington navy-yards, member of the Naval Board. On January 5, 1824, he sailed on the frigate United States to the west coast of South America to take command of the Pacific station.
756. Hume, David, Leicester Fields, [London, England] to [Francis Seymour Conway, Marquis of Hertford and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland], February 27, 1766. ALS. 6 pages.
Long letter (about 1600 words) regarding proceedings in the British Parliament at the repeal of the Stamp Act, and Pitt’s famous speech against it – particularly the divisions in Parliament over the vote, reasons behind the final result, schemes of Lord Bute against the present ministry and theirs against him. Conway, Earl of Hertford, is appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in 1766.
757. Humperdinck, Engelbert, Frankfurt, Germany, addressee unknown, October 19, 1896. ALS. 1 page.
In German. A German popular composer.
758. Hunt, John. Deed of tenancy to land at Manor of Barton under Weedwood, England, October 25, 1760.
Grants tenant rights to John Hunt and wife Elizabeth for land at Callingswood within Barton Manor. [Signed by the Steward, but apparently not by Hunt.]
759. Hunt, William Holman, Oxford, England to Mr. Gambart, n.p., June 27, 1860. ALS. 3 pages.
He is pleased to see a proof of Mr. Simmon’s engraving of "The Light of the World” with all of Hunt’s suggestions followed. Hopes to get a chance to express his appreciation to Mr. Simmons. States the points he likes most about the engraving. (The Light of the World” (1853) is English painter Hunt’s most popular work.
760. Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, n.p. to Henry Mower Rice, n.p., April 13, 1859. ALS.
Asks Rice’s help in securing a place in the army for Mr. A. C. Jones, a brother-in-law of a friend of Hunter’s. Hunter is United States Senator from Virginia. Rice is United States Senator, from Minnesota, probably in Washington when this letter is written.
761. Huxley, Thomas Henry. Dinner invitation, undated. ANS.
On embossed stationery of South Kensington Science and Art Department. Huxley is an English biologist who promoted and defended Darwinism.
762. Irving, Henry, [London, England] to Mrs. G. W. Smalley, [London, England], January 10, 1892. ALS.
His son is recovered [from illness?]. Hopes she can come see the Tudor Exhibition. Irving is an English actor-manager.
763. Irving, Henry, London, England to Mrs. G. W. Smalley, [London, England], January 14, 1893. ALS.
Includes envelope. Almost illegible. Seems to be welcoming her back home. Written on engraved heading "Lyceum Theatre.”
764. Irving, Henry, [Boston, Massachusetts] to Rose Hollingsworth, [Boston, Massachusetts], January 16, 1894. LS.
Letterhead stationery and envelope: Fourth American Tour, Mr. Henry Irving, Miss Ellen Terry and the Lyceum Company. Thanks for her letter. Hopes to be able to give "Much Ado About Nothing” on his return visit to Boston in March.
765. Irving, Henry, New York City to Edward Solon Goodhue, [Koloa Kauai, Hawaii], May 18, 1896. LS.
On letterhead stationery: Fifth American Tour, 1895-1896, Henry Irving, Miss Ellen Terry, and the Lyceum Company. Thanks to Kauai Kodak Club for making him an honorary member.
766. Irving, Washington, New York City to [William] Creighton, Sing Sing [Ossining, New York], June 27, 1838. ALS.
Announces death of Irving’s brother Peter and plans for temporary interment until a family vault is constructed. Will Dr. Creighton officiate at the funeral? Creighton is rector of Christ Church, Tarrytown.
767. Irwin, Mathew, Limerick Township, [Pennsylvania] to Joseph Trumbull, Hartford, Connecticut, October 6, 1777. ALS.
Fears our sloop Nancy is taken, but they won’t lose by the adventure, since Mr. Russell has no just claim on the sugar. Will go in with Trumbull on purchase of any amount of sugar, rum, or loaf sugar he wants to buy. About 7:00 Friday our whole army attacked the enemy at Chestnut Hill, drove them quite a distance, but due to a mix-up the army scattered and retreated. General Greene is blamed. Gives results of the battle. He has not been able to make much progress in settling commissary accounts. There have been many complaints against the commissaries. Irwin is captain and quartermaster for Pennsylvania troops, one of sixty Philadelphia citizens who provided funds for temporary support of the army at Valley Forge. Trumbull is commissary General of the Continental Army. Battle is Battle of Germantown, October 4, 1777.
768. Isabella, Queen of Castile, and Ferdinand V, King of Aragon and Castile. Document ordering a canopy, [July 22, 1502?]. DS.
On parchment. In Spanish.
769. Jackson, Andrew, Fort Strother, Alabama. Orders issued to Thomas H. [i.e., Thomas John] Vandyke, December 24, 1813. ADS.
Dr. Vandyke is to take charge of Colonel Lillard’s regiment of East Tennessee Militia as its surgeon, relieving Dr. Perkins to return to his own regiment. During Jackson’s campaign in Alabama against the Creek Indians after massacre at Fort Minns, War of 1812.
770. Jackson, Andrew, [Washington, D.C.] to Edward George Washington Butler, New York City, January 20, 1824. ALS.
Gratified at Butler’s account of the celebration of January 8th, and especially its object of raising funds to aid the Creeks. His interest in their fight for liberty. Pleasure at the honor accorded him during a party at Mrs. Adams’, when Mrs. Curtis presented him with "the implements used by him [Washington] in the formation and establishment of our national independence and liberty.” Also at the pistols given to Washington by Lafayette, being presented to him. He has very little time to write anything but business letters, but would like to hear from Butler. Jackson is United States Senator, presumably in Washington; Butler is United States Army lieutenant.
771. Jackson, Andrew, Nashville, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, Milledgeville, Georgia, July 25, 1825. ALS.
Comments on Butler’s letter regarding his southern tour. "The scenes in Georgia give you a view of human nature when under the influence of party excitement, and selfish political views.” Governor Troup has shown himself to be without merit: excitement over the danger of Indian hostilities is produced to draw attention away from the means used to obtain an unjust treaty. News of mutual friends and family.
772. Jackson, Andrew, Nashville, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, Washington, D.C., November 10, 1825. ALS.
Acknowledges Butler’s letters from Georgia and the Creek Nation. Regrets that General Gaines allowed himself to be drawn into political controversy with Governor Troup, because Troup’s friends in Congress now have grounds to oppose Gaines, and the Executive (Adams) is likely not to risk his own popularity to support him. He has resigned from the Senate. Congratulations on Butler’s approaching marriage. Butler’s sister Eliza is recovering from her difficult childbirth.
773. Jackson, Andrew, Nashville, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, Alexandria, Virginia, February 2, 1826. ALS.
Acknowledges gift from Mrs. Lewis [Butler’s note says he is acknowledging a lock of General Washington’s hair]. Expressions of friendship and well-wishes. Butler’s sister Eliza is recovering her health.
774. Jackson, Andrew. Land grant issued to Allen R. Kingsley, Cass County, Michigan, May 5, 1836. DS.
Grant for 80 acres in Township 85, Range 14W, Bronson (Michigan Territory) District. Signed by A. J. Donelson [Andrew Jackson Donelson, Jackson’s adopted son and private secretary]. Vellum (parchment?)
775. Jackson, Andrew, Nashville, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, August 17, 1842. ALS.
Expressions of friendship and wishes for continued good health. Glad to hear Louisiana is "released from the wicked rule of Modern Whiggery and Federalism.” Veto of the tariff bill with its provisions for distribution of revenue from sales of public lands puts to rest most of Clay’s schemes. Comments on slurs by Borrow and Conrad against his fame.
776. Jackson, Henry, New Boston, Massachusetts to Lieutenant [Isaac] Sturtevant, n.p., June 12, 1782. LS.
Relays von Steuben’s orders that Sturtevant immediately join his (Sturtevant’s) regiment, unless his health does not permit. Van Steuben will strike from the rolls all officers not absent by sickness or proper authority. Jackson is major general of Massachusetts militia.
777. Jacobs, Albert Charles, Hartford, Connecticut to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Whitefield, New Hampshire, July 23, 1956. ALS.
Includes envelope. "We are thrilled with the prospect of displaying your outstanding collection of letters and documents here at Trinity.” Ford is welcome to stay at the college when he passes through; Jacobs will be out of town, but his assistant will handle things. Jacob is President of Trinity College.
778. James R. [James Francis Edward Stuart], Rome, Italy, addressee unknown, March 28, 1722. ALS.
Seems to be written on parchment. Expressions of gratitude for those who are working in his cause and supporting him; regrets he cannot reward them as they deserve (or even at all); hopes when he is restored to be able to do so. Son of James II, Catholic King of England, deposed in 1688 by William and Mary. In 1722 he is contemplating another Jacobite expedition to England.
779. Janney, Phineas, Alexandria, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, August 10, 1839. ALS.
Gratified that Butler likes his wines. Wishes Butler a good sugar crop. Annexes an invoice for wine ordered and explains shipping arrangements and charges. Lists wines newly received and their prices. Janney is a Quaker wine merchant.
780. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], January 10, 1781. LS.
Encloses copy of a letter from von Steuben and authorizes Weedon to call on any militia and public property needed to carry out von Steuben’s recommendations for protection of Hunter’s works. Would like Weedon to come join General Nelson’s forces if Hunter’s defenses can be left adequate. Benedict Arnold’s attack on Richmond: burned the magazine, boring mill, and foundry roof; most ammunition is saved; also lists weapons, quartermaster stores, and public papers lost.
781. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Hanover, Virginia, January 11, 1781. LS.
Arnold is retreating down the [James?] River after his raid on Richmond. Suggestions to Weedon on preparing to protect Williamsburg and Fredericksburg (Arnold’s potential targets).
782. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 21, 1781. LS.
Unable to supply Weedon with lead except in dire emergency. Their supply is used to furnish the Southern Army (under Greene) and some is sent to the Northern Army. Stock very low and about one-third is destroyed by Arnold. As soon as the money press starts working, he will supply Weedon with money for enlisting men.
783. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 31, 1781. LS.
Commissioners of the provision law in Weedon’s neighborhood have agreed to lend aid in furnishing Weedon with provisions. Approves Weedon’s arrangement for defense of Potomac and Rappahannock and has referred the matter to von Steuben for his approval.
784. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 13, 1781. LS.
Hanover, Caroline, Spottsylvania and King William counties have been called on to send militia immediately. Gives list of various counties and their quotas.
785. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], March 21, 1781. LS.
Fears the French fleet may come into the bay not knowing a British fleet is already there. Will Weedon send orders to Colonel Avery to send out two lookout boats to intercept Lafayette, if he is returning to the north side of the river, and tell him the situation.
786. Jefferson, Thomas, Richmond, Virginia to [George Weedon?, Fredericksburg, Virginia], March 28, 1781. LS.
Written in council. Penciled note on document says "This letter is in Va. Executive letter book addressed to La Fayette.” He will procure trenching tools etc. for operations against Portsmouth. Doesn’t know how to get seamen for manning the armed vessels except by drafting them from the militia. Maybe it would be better to withdraw the private vessels. Captain Maxwell is at the Chickahominy ship-yard, and will receive the addressee’s orders regarding the naval department. Gives amounts of militia being called from various counties to relieve those who have been a long time in the field. Captain Reid’s cavalry have reported, but have been sent to Port Royal to refit. Encloses letter from General Greene. [Part of A.K. Ford’s Weedon collection, but sounds more like something he might have written to Lafayette.]
787. Jefferson, Thomas. Printed invitation, blank, undated.
With covering letter to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C. from Mrs. Eleanor Wayles Harrison, Keswick, Virginia, March 15, 1886.
788. Jenks, William, Bath, Maine to Nathan Parker, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, December 19, 1812. ALS.
Encloses letter for Joseph Bartlett. Asks him to give the enclosed ($30) to Mr. Bartlett. Plans of ministerial labor and fellowship [in Portsmouth?] have been frustrated. Remember him to various friends in Bath. The enclosure [probably a copy] sends Mr. Bartlett $30, apologizes for the delay due to difficulty getting money, would have been glad to speak to Mr. Bartlett had Mr. Bartlett permitted it. With a note appended giving Jenks’ estimate of the amount he owes Bartlett, and when and how the obligation is incurred Bartlett contributed to Jenks’ support while he is in school. Jenks and Parker are both ministers.
789. Jerome, Jerome Klapka, Brussels, Belgium to [Edward Solon Goodhue, Kauai, Hawaii], November 18, 1901. LS.
Expresses pleasure at being named an honorary member of the Kauai Kodak Club. Jerome is a British writer.
790. Johnson, Andrew. Calling card, March 2, 1861.
Signature on both sides, with handwritten quotation. Johnson is a United States Senator.
791. Johnson, Andrew and William Henry Seward. Pardon issued to J[ohn?] C. Chamberlain, Mobile, Alabama, September 8, 1865. DS.
Pardons him for participation in the rebellion against the United States, provided he takes the loyalty oath, never holds slaves, pays any outstanding legal fees and fines, and does not try to reclaim property confiscated and sold by the government.
792. Johnson, Andrew, Washington, D.C. Commission appointing Edward P. Collins second lieutenant in the United States Revenue Cutter Service, October 16, 1865. DS.
Co-signed by William E[aton] Chandler, Acting Secretary of Treasury.
793. Johnson, Andrew and Edwin McMasters Stanton. Commission appointing John B. Murray brigadier general, United States Volunteers, April 9, 1866. DS.
Note in upper left-hand corner: "Recorded volume 4 page 77 Adjutant General’s Office April 9, 1866.” New York regimental lists show Murray is from Seneca Falls, New York.
794. Johnson, Andrew and Edwin McMasters Stanton. Commission appointing Duncan Stephen Walker brigadier general, United States Volunteers, May 22, 1866. DS.
Note in upper left-hand corner: "Recorded, Volume 4, Page 106, Adjutant General’s Office, June 7, 1866.”
795. Johnson, Andrew and Edwin McMasters Stanton. Commission appointing Herman H. Heath major general, United States Volunteers, August 3, 1866. DS.
Note in upper left-hand corner: "Recorded Volume 5, page 16, Adjutant General’s Office August 3, 1866.”
796. Johnson, Andrew. Invitation, to Senator and Mrs. John Andrew Jackson Creswell, January 16, 1867. Printed card.
Invitation to dine. Creswell is United States Senator from Maryland.
797. Johnson, Andrew and William Henry Seward. Nomination of Paran Stevens as United States Commissioner to the Universal Exhibition to be held at Paris, March 13, 1867. DS.
798. Johnson, Andrew and William Henry Seward. Pardon issued to William H. Wright, Washington, D.C., May 6, 1868. DS.
Pardon for participation in the rebellion against the United States.
799. Johnson, Andrew. Pass to impeachment of President Johnson, May 12, 1868.
800. Johnson, Cave, Clarksville, Tennessee., undated. Autograph.
Tennessee lawyer and judge, United States Representative, United States Postmaster general.
801. Johnson, Eastman, New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.?], June 19, 1885. ALS.
He displayed his portrait of President Cleveland at the last meeting of the Century Club, where it is much praised. Would like the President and family to see it before it goes to Albany. Eastman is a genre and portrait painter.
802. Johnson, Henry, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 17, 1848. ALS.
Complies with request for an autograph. Johnson is United States Senator from Louisiana.
803. Johnson, Herschel Vespasian, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1848. ALS.
Complies with request for an autograph. Johnson is United States Senator from Georgia.
804. Johnson, John Albert, St. Paul, Minnesota to Edward C. Dougan, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 8, 1906. TLS.
Letter of introduction for O. M. Dougherty, son of ex-Senator Dougherty, who wants to obtain a position in Dougan’s department (Engineer’s Office, Great Northern Railway).
805. Johnson, Reverdy, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 13, 1847. ALS.
Complies with request for an autograph. Johnson is United States Senator from Maryland.
806. Johnson, Samuel, Ashbourne, England to [Hester Lynch Thrale, London, England], June 17, 1779. ALS.
Letter regarding Mr. Thrale’s stroke. Hopes for his recovery; we will do all we can; cites two friends who have recovered from strokes. (Penciled note at top of document says "Vol. II. [page] 51 Letter 205.” Transcription in Allyn K. Ford background file cites it as "#620 in Letters of Samuel Johnson vol. 2, pg 97.”
807. Johnston, Albert Sidney, Corinth, Mississippi to "Soldiers of the Army of the Mississippi,” April 3, 1862. Handwritten copy.
Copy of his address to his troops before the battle of Shiloh, exhorting them to fight for victory. Signed A. S. Johnston and countersigned by Thomas Jordan (assistant adjutant general), both with the word "(signed)” before their names. Also countersigned George G. Garner (assistant adjutant general), in whose writing this copy presumably is. A sheet in Allyn K. Ford’s background file says this is dictated by Johnston. Johnston is killed at Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
808. Johnston, Harriet Lane, [Baltimore, Maryland] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C. June 4, 1886. ALS.
Includes envelope. Thanks her for sending "the beautiful box.” Wishes President Cleveland and his new bride happiness. She is a niece of James Buchanan and mistress of the White House during his presidency.
809. Johnston, Joseph Eggleston, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, September 15, 1887. ALS.
Includes envelope. He has been so busy at his office that he has only just found time to answer Butler’s letter. Wishes he could have stopped to see Butler when passing through St. Louis. Looking forward to Colonel Gantt’s[?] coming to Washington. In early life, he is often in General Lee’s house, where Butler’s son is frequently spoken of. In 1887 Johnston is appointed United States Commissioner of Railroads.
810. Jones, Joseph, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia], September 18, 1781. ALS.
Postmaster has been frequently complaining that too many letters are being allowed to pass free. De Grasse’s fleet has arrived in the Bay and they had early word of it at Philadelphia. Arnold has raided New London, captured Fort Trumbull by assault and killed or captured its garrison, and plundered the town. There are also rumored to be 4000 [British?] troops on Long Island which may be sent against Philadelphia. [British] Admiral Digby is also said to be on the coast, but Jones thinks de Grasse’s fleet is greatly superior in numbers. Jones is representing Virginia in the Continental Congress.
811. Jones, T, Wyman, Brewster, Massachusetts. Receipt for $43 from Captain Josiah Seabury, for 35 evenings instruction in singing, March 22, 1841. ADS.
812. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 11, 1944. LS.
Bill to freeze the social security tax at one percent has passed Congress. There is almost certain to be a presidential veto, but they hope to pass it over the veto.
813. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 28, 1948. LS.
Includes envelope. On letterhead stationary of China Relief Legion. Written to the Fords as members of the China Relief Legion. Explains progress made in China (education, medical, etc.) with China Relief Legion funds, and appeals for more funds (to fight communism). Includes a flyer on China progress under the China Relief Legion. Judd is chairman of the China Relief Legion.
814. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 29, 1954. LS.
Thanks for campaign support. Hopes the Administration will "turn to sound measures … to get … desirable social gains” and that the President will replace State Department personnel "who have been proved wrong about Communism in Asia with those who have correctly understood it and how to deal with it.”
815. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 24, 1950. LS.
Thanks for her wire expressing opposition to the Bricker Amendment. The possibility of a treaty "taking precedence over our Bill of Rights or other Constitutional safeguards” should be thoroughly debated.
816. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 25, 1955. LS.
Includes envelope. Sympathy for death of Ford’s father.
817. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 5, 1955. LS.
Sends invitation to a White House luncheon (Eisenhower) for Ford’s collection. Has no letters in his files with the President’s signature.
818. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to "Dear Friends,” November 21, 1956. Form letter.
Thanks for campaign support. Comments on dirtiness and ruthlessness of the campaign, the thrill of victory, and confidence that popular policies and programs can be developed despite the Republicans not having a majority in Congress.
819. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 1957. LS.
Thanks for telegram approving the President’s budget and adequate funds for national defense. He agrees.
820. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 3, 1958. LS.
Thanks for comments regarding his appearance at the Rotary. Glad for their viewpoints regarding labor union investigations. Public confidence needs to be restored regarding some irresponsible union officials.
821. Kaltenborn, Hans Von, Brooklyn, New York to Walter N. Eastburn, East Orange, New Jersey, March 11, 1942. LS.
Postcard. Thanks for sending a copy of the letter to W. Warren Barbour written by the Eastburns and the Arthur Bluetts. On address side is a picture of Kaltenborn and the days and times of his NBC news broadcast.
822. Kane, Elisha Kent, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Alexander Dallas Bache, Washington, D.C., November 8, 1855. ALS.
Wants to confer with Bache regarding the best way of making available the material of his recent voyage. Does Bache have a position for Mr. Sonntag, who took charge of the expedition observatory and is now without a job? Mentions the equipment used for meteorological and magnetic observations. The theodolite is nearly useless due to excessive cold. In May 1853 - August 1855 Kane led an expedition to the Arctic to search for Sir John Franklin and companions and explored Smith Sound, Greenland, and Grinnell Land. His voyage expanded knowledge of Eskimos and geography.
823. Keller, Helen, undated. Autograph.
824. Keller, Helen. Pledge card with photograph of Helen Keller and the Braille Alphabet, and Biblical quotations in Braille with translation, undated.
825. Keller, Helen, Forest Hills, New York to Mrs. H. Lynford Henry, Geneva, New York, February 24, 1926. LS.
Hopes to be in Geneva soon. Appeals for help for her representatives. Mrs. Henry is president of the Geneva Woman’s Club.
826. Kelley, William Darrah. Speech against slavery and in support of the Republican Party, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 11, 1856. Newspaper clipping.
Kelley is a founder of the Republican Party in Pennsylvania, lawyer and judge.
827. Kellogg, Frank Billings, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 13, 1920. LS.
Obliged to Smith for his call and the information he gave. Written on letterhead of United States Senate, Committee on National Banks, F. B. Kellogg chairman. Kellogg is United States Senator from Minnesota.
828. Kellogg, Frank Billings, St. Paul, Minnesota to Louis Loren Collins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 7, 1922. LS.
The President has called him (Kellogg) to Washington for an emergency consultation. Expresses regards and appreciation for Collins’ support and association with him in his fall campaign. To Collins as lieutenant governor of Minnesota.
829. Kellogg, Frank Billings, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9, 1934. LS.
Regrets can’t accept Ford’s offer of honorary chairmanship of the Minnesota Committee of American Friends of Lafayette.
830. Kellogg, Spencer. Papers. Statements of Frederick J. Wiley and George W. Alexander concerning Spencer Kellogg, September 6, 1863.
Wiley states he is present when Captain Alexander read Kellogg the court martial verdict against him, and Kellogg acknowledged he had come to the Confederacy as a spy, but Kellogg denied he is a Confederate deserter. Captain Alexander (commandant of the Eastern District) corroborates Wiley’s testimony. Notarized (and witnessed) by Robert D. Ward, Richmond, Virginia.
831. Kellogg, Spencer. Papers. General Orders No. 20, Richmond, Virginia, sentencing Kellogg to be hanged, September 23, 1863. AD.
Finds him guilty of deserting to the enemy, and of acting as a spy after representing himself as a Federal deserter and joining the C.S. Engineer Corps. To be hanged September 26th under supervision of Captain G. W. Alexander, Assistant Provost Marshall. Signed by J. W. Pegram.
832. Kellogg, Spencer. Papers. James Harvey, Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia to Levi Cozzens, Utica, New York, September 28, 1863. ALS.
Includes envelope. Gives him an account at Kellogg’s request of an interview with Kellogg just before Kellogg’s execution. Kellogg seemed calm and resigned to his fate, expressed appreciation for Captain Alexander’s kindness. Harvey is chaplain, 110th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and a prisoner of war.
833. Kellogg, Spencer. Papers. James Harvey, Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia to S[ullivan?] A[mory?] Meredith, n.p., October 1, 1863. ALS.
Robert Ould, Confederate Commissioner of Exchange, has asked him to make a statement of his interview with Spencer Kellogg on the day of his execution. Awaits Meredith’s instructions. Sends a letter [presumably the one to Cozzens] for Meredith to read before sending it on.
834. Kellogg, Spencer. Papers. Statement of James H. Sherman, Richmond, Virginia, concerning Spencer Kellogg, October 6, 1863.
Statement that Kellogg considered himself guilty of spying but innocent of desertion. Notarized by Robert D. Ward. With covering signature of Ro[bert] Ould, Agent of Exchange, referring it to United States Agent of Exchange, General Meredith.
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835. Kemble, Fanny, Lenox, Massachusetts to Bessie Kane, Fern Rock, Green Lane [Greenlane, Pennsylvania?], undated. ALS.
Includes envelope. Addresses her as "My dear Bessie.” Hopes she can come to Lenox to visit this summer, and expounds on the pleasure they will receive from her (Bessie’s) visit. Frances Anne Kemble, actress, especially Shakespearean.
836. Kendall, Amos, New York City to Francis Ormond Jonathan Smith, Irving House [New York City?], February 3, 1852. ALS.
He (Kendall) has looked to no other connection with a California Telegraph Company than a rule to them of the patent right for $50,000 in cash. Smith’s portion would be $12,500. Is he to understand that Smith is unwlling to consent to this? Kendall a journalist, Democrat, political writer, United States Postmaster General 1835-1840. Became associated with Samuel F. B. Morse in 1845 in ownership of Morse’s telegraph patents, which made him rich. Smith,a former United States Representative from Maine, assisted Morse in perfecting and introducing the electric telegraph.
837. Kendall, Amos, Washington, D.C. to Francis Ormond Jonathan Smith, Portland, Maine, December 26, 1854. ALS.
Does not clearly understand what interest it is that Smith proposes to sell for $50,000, but whatever it is he will not lay out $50,000 cash for it, even assuming Smith’s claims are completely good under law. He doesn’t see how the patent right can be made more productive in the current seven years than during the proceeding fourteen. Discusses the possibility of naming a trustee. Discusses progress of "the New York suit.” Leaves open the possibility of their buying Smith out, but not on any terms so far suggested.
838. Kendall, Amos, Washington, D.C. to Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Poughkeepsie, New York, August 17, 1869. ALS.
Gives breakdown of $931.09 as divided among the interested parties (F. O. J. Smith, Morse, A. N. Greenton[?], Kendall). Thinks Mr. Tracy should abate his fees.
839. Kennerley, Mitchell, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, November 20, 1916. LS.
On letterhead Mitchell Kennerley, Publisher-The Forum. Thanks for the clipping of Joslyn’s review of Max Eastman’s book. Considers it the most important book published since the War.
840. Kerr, Euphemia vs. Cochran and Others. Printed summons of declarator, October 5. 1832. ALS.
With letter from J. Malcolm, Edinburgh, Scotland to James Cochran [Edinburgh, Scotland], September 11, 1832. Miss Kerr is suing for a share from the estate of Archibald Cochran. Attached to the summons of declarator is a summons to James Cochran to appear at court October 13,1832. The letter from Malcolm [solicitor] asks Cochran to give him the names and addresses of his children. Addressed to James Cochran, brass founder.
841. Keyes, Homer Eaton, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 10, 1933. LS.
On letterhead of "The Magazine ANTIQUES.” Discusses an eagle tablecloth. Gives prices for some numbers in the Morris Murray sale.
842. Keyes, Homer Eaton, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 6, 1938. LS.
On letterhead "The Magazine ANTIQUES.” Thanks for writing regarding the photostat owned by Mr. Gillinder. He is writing to Mr. Gillinder to see if he will lend it.
843. Kiehle, David Litchard, St. Paul, Minnesota to Cyrus Northrup, New Haven, Connecticut, April 30, 1884. ALS.
On letterhead State of Minnesota, Department of Public Instruction. Includes envelope. Congratulates him on selection as president of the University of Minnesota. The presidents and principals of high schools are planning to meet soon to discuss high school curriculum and state high school law; can Northrup be there? Kiehle is superintendent of public instruction.
844. Kilmer, Joyce, New York City to Mrs. D. T. Marshall, New York City, May 11, 1916. LS.
On letterhead New York Times. Includes envelope. Complies with her request to send an autographed manuscript. Suggests she write also to Helen Gray Cone and Margaret Widdemer for autographed poems [apparently for a bazaar].
845. Kimball, Fiske, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 13, 1942. LS.
On letterhead Philadelphia Museum of Art, and signed Fiske Kimball, Director. Includes envelope. Thanks for further documentary information on Nehemiah Adams. Suggests he contact magazine ANTIQUES to see if they will publish it. Kimball is a music director, architect, professor of architecture and fine arts, director of Philadelphia Museum of Art.
846. King, William, Chateaugay, New York. General Orders issued for Major General Wade Hampton, September 30, 1813. DS.
Announcement of Commodore Perry’s naval victory on Lake Erie. Hampton also expects a victorious end to his campaign, urges the army to move quickly and without baggage. The army will be formed for a national salute in honor of Perry’s victory at 12:00. King is a United States career soldier; adjutant general with rank of colonel, July 1813. Hampton is placed in command of the army on Lake Champlain in July 1813. Undertook campaign against Montreal in fall 1813. It failed and Hampton resigned his commission.
847. King, William Rufus, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 6, 1850. ALS.
Gives the residence of Dixon H. Lewis at time of his death. King is United States Senator from Alabama; subsequently Vice President of the United States 1852-1853.
848. Kipling, Rudyard: M. E. Walyn, Sussex, England to Elizabeth M. Spencer, Los Angeles, California, March 9, 1929.
Encloses autograph of Kipling. Includes envelope. Kipling’s secretary [name looks like M. E. Walyn] conveys Kipling’s thanks for her gift. Regrets he can’t autograph her books, but he has made a general policy not to do so. Sends his autograph.
849. Knight, Nehemiah, Washington, D.C. to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, January 27, 1804. ALS.
Addressed to him as Doctor George Waterman. No news. Would like to hear from Waterman. Congress is giving laws to the new ceded territory and will probably not adjourn until March. Asks about mutual acquaintances. Has just heard his son is badly hurt at Corp’s Bridge; will Waterman go to his house and see what is the matter? Knight is United States Representative from Rhode Island.
850. Knight, Nehemiah, Washington, D.C, to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, December 2, 1804. ALS.
Encloses a newspaper a containing speech by Mr. Bidwell of Massachusetts. Has been in good health. Would like to hear from Waterman.
851. Knott, James Proctor. Speech on the St. Croix and Superior land grant, January 27, 1871. Printed.
Speech on a bill to extend the time to construct a railroad from the St. Croix river or lake to the west end of Lake Superior. Knott opposes it, very sarcastically, ridiculing Duluth, the Northwest, and their possible development and future [A sale catalog excerpt calls it "a famous address.” His ridicule killed aid to the railroad and his speech is still cited as a specimen of satire; it actually enhanced the fame of Duluth.] Knott is United States Representative from Kentucky. His Duluth speech gave him a reputation as a humorist.
852. Knott, James Proctor, Lebanon, Kentucky to J. DeWitt Miller, Ft. Edward, New York, November 16, 1875. ALS.
Can’t find a good photo of himself to send to Miller. He will have one taken in Washington when he goes there.
853. Knowles, James Sheridan, "Garrick” [Theater, London, England] to Edw[?] Mason, Piccadilly, [London, England], October 11[?], 1837. ALS.
A "gentleman of the press” has just told him some of the [illegible] have been missed. We want all the support we can get. [Seems to be cautioning Mason against taking copies without paying for them.] Knowles is a British dramatist, author, teacher.
854. Knox, Henry, Phillipsburg, [New Jersey?] to Timothy Pickering, n.p., July 17, 1781. ALS.
No horses have been sent to Kings Ferry despite Pickering’s promise to do so. When will they be delivered for the light artillery? Needs one hundred thirty, plus twenty-five teams for ammunition wagons. Pickering is Continental Army Quartermaster General. In July 1781 Washington’s men were crossing from Staten Island to New Jersey, beginning the march to Virginia that ended at Yorktown.
855. Knox, Henry, [New York City] to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], May 13, 1785. LS.
He received Weedon’s letter regarding circumstances of 1778 which led to his temporary retirement from the army [quarrel between Weedon and General Woodford]. Sympathizes with circumstances which "irresistibly impelled you to conform to the point of honor held sacred in the army never to endure being superseded in rank.” Hopes he can therefore be treated the same as many other officers who received pay during "long recesses from the field.” Knox is Secretary of War.
856. Kreisler, Fritz, Sils-Maria, Switzerland to [Walter Johannes] Damrosch, [New York City], September 17, 1905. ALS.
In German. Includes translation. Letter of recommendation for violinist Arthur Argiewicz, who will be returning for a considerable time to America and will be looking for a concert-master’s position. Will Damrosch do what he can for Argiewicz? Walter Johannes Damrosch is director of the New York Symphony Orchestra, 1903-1927. His brother Frank H. is a New York music director.
857. Lafayette, Harrington, [New Jersey] to Mr. DeSigoyne [de Sigonie, Segond de Sederon], n.p., October 8, 1780. ALS.
In French. Includes translation. Hopes deSigoyne is not among the dead and wounded. Asks him to congratulate all Lafayette’s old friends in the army, especially Colonel Armand and General Smallwood. No news other than the treason of Arnold and trial of Andre. Lafayette is a member of the board of fourteen generals that condemned Andre to death.
858. Lafayette, Sleepy Hole, [Virginia] to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 20, 1781. ALS.
Planned to move down all General Muhlenberg’s corps, but the ammunition has not arrived. Skirmished with the British, but lack of ammunition prevented driving them back into town. He is waiting for the Baron. Can Weedon send five hundred axes? Will Weedon assist the French seamen and officers in the area? When Arnold with a British force invaded Virginia early in 1781, Lafayette is sent with 1200 men to assist in its defense. His troops were ill equipped and he bought supplies at Baltimore in drafts on the French treasury, endorsing them himself to pledge payment. He planned to cooperate with Rochambeau’s fleet, but this fell through. He is expected to harass a force several times his own with insufficient ammunition. See J. Bennett Nolan, Lafayette in America Day by Day.
859. Lafayette, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 3, 1781. ALS.
The enemy is prepared to attack Richmond on the 30th, but the Continental detachment beat them to it and they retreated. Describes the defense measures he is taking now. Fears the enemy will head for Fredericksburg. Will Weedon stay in that vicinity and gather together a force. Lafayette will come to join him if the enemy actually show up there. The public stores ought to be readied for a move. But the first object must be to send a convoy under Major Galvan. Military stores were mostly at Richmond, and Arnold and Phillips had planned to destroy the town.
860. Lafayette, Mechunks Creek, Virginia to George Weedon, Hunters Heights, Virginia, June 13, 1781. ALS.
Will Weedon direct the distribution of troops north of the Rappahannock? (sending them to defend their own counties). But be ready to centralize them if the enemy should move toward Fredericksburg. We have gotten between the enemy and our stores, and most are safe. The Baron, with about 1500 men and artillery, has retreated to the south side of the Staunton River. Will Weedon inform the Board of War we are "entirely destitute,” and if they continue to hold up the shipment of clothes we will be unable to move. Lafayette had gotten between Tarleton and the stores by forced marches with his small force. Steuben is dragging his feet. Arnold had been joined by Cornwallis.
861. Lafayette, [Richmond, Virginia?] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, June 21, 1781. LS.
Wants Weedon to stay where he is a little longer. The enemy evacuated Richmond this morning and may head for Williamsburg, but don’t know.
862. Lafayette, [near Richmond, Virginia] to "Colonel Davis,” Staunton, Virginia, June 22, 1781. LS.
The enemy evacuated Richmond yesterday; seem to be heading towards Williamsburg; we are following them. Badly in need of cartridges, powder, and lead; can he send? Is it possible to get several boats[?] on carriages? The enemy’s light horse is vastly superior, and this makes it difficult to get equipment. Need all available caps, swords, shoes, rum.
863. Lafayette, near Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 1, 1781. LS.
We are near the enemy. The militia are daily going off, with no relief coming in. Will Weedon use his influence to get the people to rally to them as fast as possible, especially horsemen? Sends a letter (intercepted) to Cornwallis, which shows he planned to go further from the James River than he did.
864. Lafayette, Malvern Hill, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 27, 1781. LS.
The enemy is in Hampton Road, about 2500 already embarked, supposedly for New York. Will Weedon send scouts out to watch what they are up to? If they go up the Potomac, Lafayette will pursue them. On July 6th, the Americans had attacked at Green Spring, near Williamsburg, but were unsuccessful, and Cornwallis continued his retreat to Yorktown while Lafayette occupied Malvern Hill and waited.
865. Lafayette, New Castle, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 6, 1781. LS.
Cornwallis is fortifying Yorktown. Ships are said to have been sent by Clinton’s orders to bring troops from Portmouth. Lafayette’s men badly need arms, can Weedon forward some? Will Weedon also send Bedkin’s Corps and all other available cavalry to Lafayette? Can he get about fifty light spears for horsemen?
866. Lafayette, Forks of York River, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 18, 1781. LS.
Cornwallis is concentrating his whole force at Gloucester. Wants militia of the Northern Neck to be ready to move on the shortest notice. Cavalry accoutrements are vital, and will Weedon forward them from Frederick as fast as possible. There is supposed to be a stock of cartridges at Leesburg; can Weedon have it sent to him?, and also four hundred stand of arms.
867. Lafayette, Ruffin's Ferry, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 29, 1781. LS.
He is moving to a position nearer the James River. Supplies coming to him should stay as far away from the enemy as possible. What has happened to the sixty volunteers that were supposed to be coming?
868. Lafayette, Holts Forge, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 1, 1781. LS.
Counte de Grasse’s fleet has arrived in Chesapeake Bay. Lafayette is taking steps to prevent Cornwallis’ retreat to Carolina. Vessels capable of transporting supplies should be collected in the Rappahannock. Will Weedon hurry the march of the Maryland troops for this army.
869. Lafayette, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 11, 1781. LS.
A camp of about one thousand militia will be formed at Gloucester; he would like Weedon to come and command it. Will he assist Mr. Livingston in supplying French troops with flour. All proper vessels should be forwarded to the Head of Elk [for Washington’s army].
870. Lafayette. Acte Cu Corps Législatif, August 19, 1792.
Printed. In French. With translation. Decree of the French National Assembly accusing Lafayette of treason and ordering his arrest. Lafayette had been appointed (20 April 1792) to command the army of the centre in the war against Austria. On June16th he wrote a letter denouncing the Jacobins, then planned to remove the king from Paris but is too late. After the August 10th revolution, Lafayette refused to obey orders of the assembly, and on August 19th he is removed from command. Fled to Belgium, is captured by the Austrians and turned over to the Prussians, who imprisoned him for five years in revenge against the execution of Marie Antoinette.
871. Lafayette, [Paris?, France], addressee unknown, August 30, [1813]. ALS.
Expressions of regret for friend’s departure, and for not having a chance to say good-bye. Lafayette’s whole family will miss him also. In English. Lafayette is in retirement at his castle of La Grange, in Brie, but apparently has made a trip to Paris.
872. Lafayette, Lagrange, France to Weutel & Würtz, Paris, France, May 28, 1817. ALS.
In French, with translation. Alexandre de Lameth has sent him a copy of translation of Franklin’s letters. Does not know where to reach Lameth, so is sending him a letter in their care. They are addressed as booksellers.
873. Lafayette. Printed invitation to "Lieut. Lee” to dine with Lafayette, Richmond, Virginia, October 12, 1824.
Signed by John Adams, Mayor, William Fitzwhylsome, Recorder; and Thomas Brockenbrough, Senior Alderman.
874. Lafayette. Poster, July 29, 1830.
Printed. Announcing members of the provisional government of the Paris Commune, with Lafayette’s name heading the list. In the revolution of July 1830, Lafayette is made commander-in-chief of the national guard, and is instrumental in placing Louis Philippe on the throne.
875. Lafayette, Paris, France, addressee unknown, September 29, 1830. LS.
In French, with translation. On letterhead Gardes Nationales du Royaume (National Guards of the Kingdom). Regarding a letter of recommendation for the addressee that Lafayette, M. Maurice, and M. Odilon-Barrot are presenting.
876. Lafayette, Paris, France to Albert de Montémont, n.p., September 23, 1831. LS.
In French, with translation. On letterhead Comité Central en faveur des Polonais (Central Committee for the Polish). Sends the committee’s thanks for the poem on Cheringue, Poland, which de Montémont has just published. Lafeyette is president of the Committee.
877. Lafayette. The New York Mirror, April 27, 1833.
Complete edition with an article on a medal presented to Lafayette.
878. Lafayette. Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier De Lafayette, by John Quincy Adams, December 31, 1834. Printed, 1835. 94 pages.
879. Lamar, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.?], January 25, 1886. ALS.
His unfavorable impressions of Mary Anderson [actress]. Lamar is United States Secretary of the Interior.
880. Lamont, Daniel Scott, New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.?], May 27, 1886. ALS.
Nothing has yet been heard of the vessel carrying some friends. Sorry not to have seen Cleveland, but the Custom House people are holding everyone to their posts until the vessel is sighted. Lamont is Grover Cleveland’s private secretary.
881. Lamont, Daniel Scott, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, New York City, September 26, 1887. ALS.
Written on Executive Mansion stationery. Includes envelope. Miscellaneous comments: President Cleveland, family, Rose E. Cleveland’s work in New York City.
882. Latimer, C. E., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Poem, "Lines, On The Death of Miss Ann Jane Converse,” November 17, 1852. Handwritten, 28 lines.
At bottom is written "Jane Phelps” [sent to her?]
883. Latta, William J., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mr. Gubbel, n.p., October 5, 1908. ALS.
He (Latta) is acquainted with Colonel Lyford, United States Ordnance Bureau, after the Civil War. Since Latta shared his favorable opinion regarding General Sherman, Lyford gave him a letter written by Sherman. He now sends it to Gubbel for his Civil War collection.
884. Laurens, Henry, York, Pennsylvania, to Baron von Steuben, Boston, Massachusetts, January 14, 1778. ALS.
He has written to Major General Heath asking him to forward von Steuben some money and aid him in traveling to Washington’s camp. Advises him to use Continental paper money for expenses and hang on to his own coin money. Written soon after von Steuben’s offer of aid to the American cause. Apparently accompanies an order appointing him Lieutenant General and directing him to report to Washington. The camp referred to is Valley Forge, where von Steuben spent the winter drilling United States troops. Laurens is president of the Continental Congress.
885. Laurier, Wilfrid, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to John Kelly Barrett, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, December 6, 1910. LS.
On letterhead Prime Minister’s Office. Not surprised at Barrett’s information that the breach is now complete. What Barrett seems to be suggesting is to get the goodwill of both parties and eliminate the question from politics. The problem is that neither party dared move for fear of being attacked by the other. He will try his best to cooperate with Barrett if it will help.
886. Lauzun, Armand Louis de Gontaut, Duc de, Gloucester, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 30, 1781. ALS.
I will order my regiment to march with your troops agreeable to your orders. What time will you march? I would like to have more to do with Tarleton and Simes. Lauzun came to the United States with Lafayette, commanded a troop of five hundred cavalry, participated in siege of Yorktown.
887. Lea, Clarence Frederick, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 17, 1934. LS.
Includes franked envelope. Thanks for letter regarding bill to regulate sales in interstate commerce. Your suggestion will be considered. Lea is a United States Representative from California.
888. Leacock, Stephen Butler. Manuscript (T.M.S.) and printed copy of his article, "Who Canonizes the Classics?”, June 1939.
Leacock is a Canadian author and essayist.
889. Lee, H[arry], Prince William, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 18, 1781. ALS.
Explains arrangements he has made for posting and training his militia and holding them in readiness, but "what are we to do for Arms.” They need at least one hundred to replace those sent to Williamsburg. He will keep only as many men on duty as can be armed. Harry Lee is a colonel of Virginia militia at Prince William.
890. Lee, Mary Custis, White House, [Pamunkey River, Virginia] to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, March 1860. ALS.
Includes envelope. Discusses printing and circulation of her book [apparently her father’s reminiscences]. Hopes to be at the White House frequently, as her son and daughter propose to live there. Inquires after Butler and family. Lee family news. Mary Randolph Custis Lee, wife of Robert E. Lee.
891. Lee, Richard Henry, Belleview, [Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 14, 1778. ALS.
Hopes assembly and transfer of the drafts (troops) will be expedited. Thinks Colonel Mason’s method will be too slow, and will Weedon therefore do what he can to hasten it? Wants to send everyone who has had smallpox on to the Army immediately, and keep back only those not yet inoculated. Goes into detail on these various points. Lee is a member of the Continental Congress, commanded militia in Westmoreland County, and served in the Virginia Assembly in 1780-1782.
892. Lee, Richard Henry, Belleview, [Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, April 12, 1778. ALS.
Feels the resolution of Congress is unfair to Weedon and that Woodford should not have been promoted over him. Elaborates on this. But feels the cause of liberty and country supercede all other considerations, and would definitely not resign. Thinks military men carry their honor too far. His brother’s illness continues dangerous.
893. Lee, Richard Henry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Governor [Patrick] Henry, [Richmond, Virginia], March 3, 1779. ALS.
Henry’s letter to the delegates (regarding exchange of war prisoners) has been laid before the Marine Commission. Prisoners belonging to a state may be used by them to benefit [exchange for?] their own people. So far only Continental prisoners have been exchanged, because Great Britain refuses to deal with the states. Encloses a resolution of Congress on the subject [not present].
894. Lee, Richard Henry, Chantilly, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 19, 1781. ALS.
Thanks for news of Morgan’s success. Has he heard anything else? Thinks there may be some chance of getting a marine force into Chesapeake Bay after Arnold. News of General Parsons’ successful attack on the British in New York.
895. Lee, Richard Henry, Chantilly, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 10, 1781. ALS.
Hopes for defeat of Britain, who is now carrying on a war of malice only. Has arranged to get news of the approach of the enemy fleet to Weedon as soon as sighted. Describes the richness of the Northern Neck and difficulty of defending it, and asks for an officer to organize their militia and a few regular troops to help in defense. Many people in the area are apathetic and unconcerned. Could they get General Spotwood? Can they have cartridges? Hopes not too many troops are being sent south to Greene.
896. Lee, Richard Henry, n.p. to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, June 21, 1781. ALS.
Likes the plan for levying militia (from counties according to population). Has heard ships are going up the James River with reinforcements for Cornwallis, and fears foraging parties. Hopes the presence of a legion in the area for support will induce more militia to turn out. Thinks cavalry can be raised in the four lower counties if they can get horse accoutrements. Also need arms and ammunition. Believes the enemy "are now playing the last card.”
897. Lee, Richard Henry, Westmoreland, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 1, 1781. ALS.
They have a string of lookouts watching for the enemy ships. Would like stores to be brought down soon. Other news and rumors of enemy activities. Two American deserters have turned themselves in and he has furloughed them in hopes of attracting others, but if this fails, what should he do with the two?
898. Lee, Richard Henry, Epping Forest,[Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 23, 1781. ALS.
News of Cornwallis’ activities. Thinks the enemy will concentrate on the Virginia low country this winter. Describes measures taken to have militia ready to muster and fight on short notice, but militia are slovenly and need the pressure of an emergency. Tends to agree with Lafayette that establishment of a militia camp would be best. Something definitely needs to be done about them.
899. Lee, Robert Edward, Lexington, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, March 2, 1868. ALS.
Includes an envelope engraved Washington College, Lexington, Virginia. Discusses his visit to Petersburg and the fortitude of its inhabitants in trying to repair their fortunes. His pleasure in his new daughter [in law]. Family news: his sons’ work to earn a livelihood; health; daughters’ activities. Good opinion of General Hancock as district commander. Necessity to "persevere, and continue to labour.”
900. Lee, Robert Edward, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, August 27, 1869. ALS.
Includes envelope. Death of his brother Smith. Family news and health. Other acquaintances at White Sulphur Springs. Mentions Mr. Peabody and his donation for education in the South. Congratulates Butler on receiving a letter from Prince Leopold thanking him for books. His low opinion of Bancroft’s History. Drought in Virginia.
901. Lee, Robert Edward, Lexington, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, February 10, 1870. ALS.
Includes envelope. Thanks for pecans. Advises him to plant plenty of corn to insure subsistence if the cane crop fails. Feels the South should attend to its material prosperity and stay out of federal politics for a while. If it had done this from the beginning and built up its wealth and white population, its construction of the Constitution would have been listened to.
902. Leete, Frederick Deland, Mackinaw City, Michigan to Forest H. Sweet, Battle Creek, Michigan, July 8, 1948. ALS.
Letterhead says, "Methodist Autographs & History, Bishop Frederick D. Leete, Randolph Hotel, St. Petersburg, Fla.” Discusses a Methodist document Sweet is offering for sale, and a Buffalo Bill signature he (Leete) sold.
903. Legaré, Hugh Swinton, n.p., to Neilson Poe, Robert Butler, and others, [Baltimore, Maryland?], undated. ALS.
Accepts their invitation to attend the Young Men’s Convention at Baltimore, and hopes nothing will prevent his coming.
904. Lewis, Dixon Hall, Washington, D.C., to [Powell Stackhouse Jr.?, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], February 8, 1848. ALS.
Sends autograph. Lewis is United States Senator from Georgia.
905. Lewis, Lawrence, Alexandria, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, November 26, [1836]. ALS.
Letter regarding Butler’s account with a Mr. Remington for purchase of Negroes. Family news and Lewis’s health. Lawrence Lewis is a nephew of George Washington and father of Butler’s wife. Year date comes from a penciled annotation on the letter, apparently by Butler.
906. Lewis, Lawrence, Berryville, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, January 21, 1837. ALS.
Glad he (Lewis) is able to dispose of his Negroes to as good a man as Valery Hebert. Discusses the Negro Henry. Family news, comments on Butler’s plantation and on [Butler’s?] land on Kanahwa River.
907. Lewis, Lawrence, New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, March 21, 1838. ALS.
Upcoming horse races at New Orleans. Friends General Gains and Mr. Conrad and William Brand.
908. Lewis, Lawrence, Fairfax County, Virginia, February 1839. Copy of will.
909. Lewis, Warner, [Gloucester County, Virginia] to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 20, 1781.
[By a secretary?] Asks permission to go to Gloucester to pick up his family’s Negroes there. Lewis is a Virginia plantation owner and captain of Virginia militia.
910. Lincoln, Abraham. Card signed "Yours truly A. Lincoln” undated.
911. [Lincoln, Abraham.] Stuart & Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois to Samuel Townsend, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1840. ALS.[?].
They received the note on H. B. Truett, sued, and obtained a judgment on it against William L. May. The other partner is insolvent. [Handwriting resembles Lincoln’s, but some differences.] John T. Stuart is Lincoln’s law partner.
912. Lincoln, Abraham, Springfield, Illinois to George T. Jones, n.p., November 1, 1860. ANS.
Sends autograph.
913. Lincoln, Abraham. Printed dinner invitation, to Caleb Blood Smith, October 17, [1861]. Negative photographic copy.
914. Lincoln, Abraham. Envelope engraved "From the President of the United States,” Washington, D.C. to [Al?]ford O. Hubbell, Buffalo, New York, August 1862.
Franked by John Hay.
915. Lincoln, Abraham. Pardon for David T. Patterson, March 7, 1864.
Endorsed by Lincoln on verso. Includes envelope with notation: "350, 351, & 352 D. T. Patterson, John C. Gant and Seth J. W. Lucky, East Tennessee.” Pardon for David T. Patterson, circuit judge in Tennessee under the Confederate Government. Handwritten [copy?]. Endorsed by Lincoln: "Governor Johnson on Pardons. Attorney General please make out pardons in these cases in the form Gov. Johnson will request. A. Lincoln, March 7, 1864.”
916. Lincoln, Abraham. Playbill, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN, Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1865.
Very poor condition. Upper part torn off in several pieces. This has been identified as a forgery; see Papers from the Conference on Preservation Management for Performing Arts Collections, 1982, p.43.
917. Lincoln, Benjamin, [Charleston, South Carolina?] to William Davis, n.p., May 18, 1779. ALS.
Captain Smith with more than thirty horse is being ordered to Davis’ area. Will Davis assist him, and take command of the local militia in the absence of the militia officer. Davis is a South Carolina militia? captain. Lincoln, a Revolutionary soldier from Massachusetts, in May 1779 is protecting Charleston against General Augustine Prevost.
918. Lindquist, Francis Oscar, Washington, D.C. Pass issued to J. S. Lindquist, for admission to the Visitor's Gallery of the House of Representatives, September 4, 1913. Card signed.
F. O. Lindquist is a member of Congress from Michigan.
919. Lipton, Thomas Johnstone, Southampton, England to Wilbur Dick Nesbit, [Chicago, Illinois?], August 30, 1909. LS.
On letterhead stationery "S.Y. ERIN.” Gives him the words for a toast which may suit his purpose. Lipton is a British baronet and yachtsman. Nesbit is a Chicago newspaperman.
920. Lipton, Thomas Johnstone, Southgate, Middlesex, England to Wilbur Dick Nesbit, [Chicago, Illinois], July 27, 1914. LS.
Thanks for the letter with good wishes. He will arrive in New York on August 20th or 21st, and will be glad to show Nesbit the Erin and Shamrock if he can come. [Refers to the American Cup Race of 1914, in which Lipton had entered his yacht Shamrock IV and withdrew because of the outbreak of World War I.]
921. Liszt, Franz, Weimar, Germany. Signature on a program of the Twentieth Artists Concert, July 8, 1861. Program (printed) in German.
Message (handwritten, apparently in another hand) in French, and signed by Franz Liszt. Liszt is Kapellmeister to the ducal court at Weimar, 1848-circa 1859.
922. Livermore, Mary Ashton, undated. Photograph signed.
Livermore is a Massachusetts author and lecturer, active in antislavery and temperance movements.
923. Lockwood, Belva Ann Bennett, Washington, D.C. Autographed sentiment, March 9, 1888.
The first woman admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. In 1888 is nominated by the Equal Rights Party for United States President.
924. Lodge, Henry Cabot, Washington, D.C. to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, January 20, 1914. LS.
On letterhead of United States Senate Committee on Private Land Claims, H. C. Lodge Chairman. Thanks for Joslyn’s commendatory letter on his (Lodge’s) early memories. Would like to continue them, but doesn’t know when he will find time.
925. Loeb, William, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, January 24, 1910. TLS.
I am not as pessimistic regarding the party affairs as some of our friends: there are too many good men available to long tolerate inefficient or dishonest leaders. I have won out here (office of New York customs collector) and made people understand my work is in the interests of honest passengers and importers. Loeb is a New York businessman, secretary to various public officials, especially President Theodore Roosevelt, and collector of the port of New York in 1909-1913.
926. Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. Verse of the "Light of the Stars,” March 23, 1851. AMsS.
Four lines, written and signed by Longfellow.
927. Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. Verse of "Excelsior,” January 1, 1854. AMsS.
Four lines, written and signed by Longfellow.
928. Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. First line of "The Village Blacksmith” and an ink sketch of the chestnut tree, initialed H.W.L., 1880. [AMsS.?].
Writing seems to differ from that of the other two items.
929. Longstreet, James, Gainesville, Georgia to Albert L. Bacheller, Lowell, Massachusetts, January 21, 1897. ALS.
Endorsing copy of a speech delivered in 1886. The speech is in another handwriting, but given by Longstreet. Not clear whether it is for the the anniversary of General Grant’s death, or Memorial Day. See Allyn K. Ford’s note file.
930. Lord, Annette Wilhelmina Wilkins Hicks, New York City to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, New York City, January 23, 1888. ALS.
Includes envelope. She would be pleased to see Miss Cleveland Saturday, and will send carriage.
931. Louis XIII, King of France, and Cardinal Richelieu, Paris, France. Order, to the Captain of the Vessel of Busca, March 5, 1617. DS.
Includes translation. Orders him to establish signal men along his section of the coast, and mobilize the navy against foreign vessels, because of pirates and corsairs in the area. Signed "Louis,” countersigned "De Richelieu.”
932. Louis XVI, King of France. Treasury order to Joseph Duruey, Administrator of the Royal Treasury, January 1, 1790. DS.
Includes translation and a correction thereto. For ten thousand pounds to the two first ladies-in-waiting of his sister Elizabeth, for return of the unused candles.
933. Louis Philippe, Paris, France to "le comte de Choiseul Gouffier,” n.p., December 5, 1835. DS.
Includes translation. Informs him of the date of opening of the Chambers session. Louis Philippe, "King of the French” from July 1830 following royalist revolution to revolt of 1848, when he abdicated and fled to England.
934. Louisiana deed. Iberville, Louisiana, February 14, 1772.
In French.
935. Louisiana deed. Philip Thomas to George and Robert Bell, for land in Iberville Parish, March 4, 1826. Handwritten copy, made August 14, 1832.
For a plantation on the right bank of the Mississippi River, six arpents by forty arpents, bounded by lands of Edmond Capdevich and Joseph Henry (formerly property of Joseph Hebert). Also stock, improvements, slaves. Copy certified by John Dutton, parish judge.
936. Louisiana deed. Proceedings in the Probate Court of Iberville Parish, re estate of George Bell, August 3-September 29, 1829. Handwritten copy.
Petition and appointment of Samuel M. Spraggins as curator of the estate of George Bell, deceased, intestate. Inventory of estate, including half share in the plantation and slaves [see number 935]. Sale of this property to Robert Bell. Copy made and signed by John Dutton, September 15, 1832.
937. Louisiana deed. Act of release with certificate of canceled mortgage on sale of land by Philip Thomas to Robert Bell, March 14, 1832. Handwritten copy.
Three promissory notes held by I. Ogden and Company of New Orleans have been paid in full, and they consent to canceling the mortgage. Certified copy signed by John Dutton, notary public, June 14, 1836.
938. Louisiana deed. Acquittance and release of mortgage on sale of land in Iberville Parish by Gregoire Breau to Joseph Henry, August 21, 1832. Handwritten copy.
Copy made and certified by John Dutton, June 14, 1836.
939. Louisiana deed. Affidavit supporting the sale of land in Iberville Parish by Victor Allain to Edward George Washington Butler, September 7, 1832. Filled-in printed form.
For land on right bank of Mississippi River, bounded by lands of Francis Evan Bush and Pierre Joseph Landry, one and one half arpents by fifty arpents. Copy certified by John Dutton, September 8, 1832. (Cover note gives Allain’s first name as Victor, text as Victorien.)
940. Low, Seth, North East Harbor, Maine to Mrs. [Bayard?] Stockton, n.p., September 2, 1904. ALS.
Note of sympathy on death of Reverend Dr. Shields (Charles Woodruff Shields). Low is a Brooklyn merchant, interested in charities and political reform, New York City mayor 1881-1885.
941. Lowden, Frank Orren, Springfield, Illinois to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 18, 1920. LS.
Thanks for support during campaign and at convention. Lowden is governor of Illinois, presidential nominee at Republican National Convention in 1920.
942. Lowden, Frank Orren, Oregon, Illinois to Rollin Leonard Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 18, 1932. LS.
Gives permission to publish his letter to Smith’s father.
943. Lowell, James Russell, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Ralph Waldo Emerson, n.p., September 14, 1857. ALS.
[Regarding publication of Atlantic Monthly?] All the articles will be anonymous; he will have the proofs sent to Emerson. Can not afford to print each poem as a separate; if he can have only one poem, would prefer "Days.” He goes to Portland tomorrow to be married. Author and essayist Lowell is the first editor of Atlantic Monthly.
944. Lowell, James Russell, [London, England?] to [Frederic William] Farrar, n.p., May 7, 1883. ALS.
Sends him copy of a poem [not included here], and expresses liking for Tennyson’s verses. Lowell is ambassador to England. Farrar is archdeacon of Westminster.
945. Lowell, James Russell, [London, England] to Mrs. [Charles?] Tennant, n.p., March 3, 1884. ALS.
Gives her the address of a wine merchant and name of a wine.
946. Lowell, James Russell, [Boston, Massachusetts] to Mrs. Wolcott, n.p., April 30, 1887. ALS.
A previous engagement at Cambridge prevents him from dining with her tomorrow.
947. Lowndes, Gertrude L., [Grantsburg, Wisconsin?] to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, January 17, 1879. ALS.
Includes envelope. Apologies for not writing for so long. Remarks on Butler’s present life and his liveliness and interest in the world. Cold, snow-shoveling, winter activities at her home.
948. Lyman, S[torrs] L[ee], Royalton, V[ermon]t [?], November 30, 1827. Signed quotation.
949. Lynch, Thomas. Receipt for money received of Charles Pinckney, September 1, 1768. ADS.
Receipt for four hundred Pounds. [Date could possibly be 1760?]
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M3164950. Macbeth, Charles, Charleston, South Carolina to Francis Wilkinson Pickens, [Charleston, South Carolina], April 1861. LS.
Request for muskets and ammunition for Washington Fire Company, which is providing patrol and military guard for the City of Charleston. Macbeth is mayor of Charleston, Pickens is governor of South Carolina.
951. McClary, John, Epsom, New Hampshire. Certification of a deposition by George Saunders, June 7, 1780. DS.
Deposition of George Saunders stating the value of a tract of land in Chichester, in the case of a petition against Reuben Sanborn for his dispossession of John Blaco, with a witnessing statement by McClary, justice of the peace.
952. McClellan, George Brinton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [George Washington] Cullum, [New York City], May 14, [1854]. ALS.
If Cullum still wants his assistance at the Assay Office, he is willing to accept. It is desirable for him (McClellan) to be in the East for a while. Otherwise he will take a six month leave of absence. Cullum is superintending engineer for construction of the New York Assay Office. McCellan has recently been recalled from railroad survey work in the West.
953. McClellan, George Brinton, New York City to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, June 5, 1885. ALS.
He has just today learned that John M. Tufts (85 years old) graduated from West Point in 1820.
954. McCulloch, Hugh, Washington, D.C. to John Swinburne, New York City, August 7, 1867. LS.
Reply to Swinburne’s telegram asking some Treasury Department official to go to New York to prevent delay of persons and baggage under quarantine. The views of the Collector of Customs of New York have been requested. Swinburne is a New York health officer. McCulloch is United States Secretary of the Treasury.
955. MacDonald, Robert, Haus Waldrast, Berchtesgaden, Germany to Mr. and Mrs. Edw. J. MacDonald, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 30, 1945. ALS.
Includes envelope. Sends them a picture [not present] of a parade in Berchtesgaden. He is with the Third Brigade[?] 327th Glider Infantry. Berchtesgaden is Hitler’s hide-away in Bavaria. The Germans had surrendered on May 7.
956. McDowell, Irvin, [Mexico] to Edward George Washington Butler, n.p., February 20, 1848. ALS. 4 pages.
The General is glad he can carry out his former plan to send the Third [U.S. Dragoons] to Victoria. Tells where some other units of the army are going, with the aim of getting as large an area as possible under control and subject to taxation. They have heard that the Mexican Governor at Queretaro has signed a peace treaty, and Scott has suspended his movements toward San Luis and Zacatecas. McDowell is aide-de-camp to General John E. Wool, and acting adjutant-general on his march to Chihuahua.
957. McDowell, Irvin, [Monterey, Mexico] to Edward George Washington Butler, 3d Dragoons, [Mexico?], March 2, 1848. ALS. 4 pages.
Includes envelope. Thinks a quorum will soon be assembled in the Mexican Congress, but that they probably won’t ratify the treaty. Large quantities of merchandise are enroute from Tampico to San Luis. Establishment of a post at Mazapil will draw a large quantity of bar silver from the interior. Monterey and vicinity are very quiet.
958. McDowell, Irvin, Monterey, Mexico to Edward George Washington Butler, 3d Dragoons, [Mexico], May 5, 1848. ALS.
Prospects for peace. The Mexicans are trying to get the armistice extended to July 1st. McDowell feels the government at Queretaro will not be able to consummate a treaty of peace and partition. Hopes to see Butler in Monterey soon.
959. McHenry, James, Cambridge, Massachusetts to John McHenry, n.p., January 31, 1776. ALS.
Writing to his brother: would prefer he continue his present occupation rather than enter the army, especially since he is the head of a family with responsibilities to them. Must hoard stock and capital until trade is resumed. A declaration of independence may not be far off. Both America and England are too far engaged for reconciliation. America has materials to carry on a war of any duration. Is chagrined and disappointed that John writes so seldom. McHenry joined the army as assistant surgeon in January, 1776.
960. McHenry, James, near Williamsburg, Virginia to Messrs. William Smith, Daniel Bowley, William Niel, and Hugh Young, n.p., July 1, 1781. LS.
Sends a contract made with them by Lafayette and Congress. McHenry is aide-de-camp to Lafayette.
961. McHenry, James, [Williamsburg, Virginia] to [William?] Smith, n.p., July 3, 1781. LS.
Cornwallis has been holed up in Williamsburg for several days. "Cornwallis is an old gamester, but we have thrown out so many purling appearances, that I cannot help believing him purled.” What are the public expectations regarding the proposed peace? We have fair prospects from France, and she has given us much help, especially in supplies.
962. McHenry, James, [Williamsburg, Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 10, 1781. LS.
Yesterday the Marquis moved down to Green Spring about 800 troops to ascertain the enemy’s intentions. They fired on the enemy, but had to give way when Cornwallis’ whole force came up. A detachment is moving to take possession of James Town, evacuated by the enemy. [This may refer to the battle of Green Spring (July 6) or to a later engagement at that place.]
963. McHenry, James, [Williamsburg, Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 26, 1781. LS.
The General requests that Weedon forward a few chests of arms to the field commissary of military stores. McHenry will send the ladies’ letters by flagship to Charlestown.
964. McHenry, James, Malvern Hill, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July [August?] 1, 1781. LS.
Commodore Baron has written that "this morning (31st July,) the fleet weighed from Cape Henry” and went up the Bay.
965. McHenry, James. Autograph poem, "Love in Rural Life,” 1827.
McHenry is a Philadelphia physician, merchant, political leader, magazine editor, poet, critic.
966. McKean, Thomas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Stephen Lewis, Dover, Delaware, January 30, 1794. ALS.
Letter regarding debt of 605.73 pounds due to him (McKean) as a member of Congress for Delaware. The Delaware legislature had dealt with it, but no final action. It would be a great injustice if the Delaware House did not intend to pay him the interest as well as principal. He received only six shillings a day for his time, instead of twenty schillings, and has lost other money as a result of his legislative service. Lewis is speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives.
967. McKenney, Thomas Lorraine, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, December 2, 1824. LS.
Medical attendance will be furnished by the surgeon general of the United States Army if required for any of the Choctaw delegation now in Washington. McKenney is in charge of the Office of Indian Affairs, War Department.
968. McKinley, William. Autograph on card, "State of Ohio, Executive Chamber, Columbus,” [1892-1896].
969. McKinley, William, Columbus, Ohio to Mrs. Bell C. Taylor, Clifton Springs, New York, February 26, 1893. ALS.
Includes envelope. Acknowledgment and appreciation of her "tender and sympathetic” letter to Mrs. McKinley. "Idas conduct in this great misfortune, has been simply heroic.” Refers to financial difficulties which came close to ruining McKinley’s political career. He had repaid early favors of an old friend by endorsing notes totaling $130,000. The friend failed, McKinley didn’t have that much, all his property is deeded to a group or trustees who raised funds to meet the debt.
970. McKinley, William, Washington, D.C. to the Colonial Dames of the State of New York, May 19, 1897. Unsigned.
Formal reply to an invitation to a reception. Regrets.
971. McKinley, William. Invitation, to Amos Jay Cummings, January 10, 1899.
972. McLean, John, Washington, D.C. to John Stuart Skinner, Baltimore, Maryland, August 23, 1826. ALS.
Letter of introduction for Mr. Reynolds, who wants to deliver a course of lectures in Baltimore "on the new theory of the earth and possibility of interesting discoveries by an Antarctic voyage” (for which he is trying to raise funds). McLean is United States postmaster general. Skinner is postmaster of Baltimore.
973. Madison, Dorothea Payne, Montpellier, Orange County, Virginia to George A[ugustus?] Waggaman, n.p., October 10, 1839. ALS.
Regrets she is unable to transfer her Negroes [to Waggaman?]. They are reluctant to leave Montpellier, and the large wheat and tobacco crop requires them all. Had hoped to rent her land and Negroes, but has decided against it.
974. Madison, James, Washington, D.C., to John Milledge, Louisville, Georgia, December 15, 1802. LS.
Copy of a letter from Vincent Gray, acting consul at Havana, to Madison telling him of the extent of the slave trade from Cuba, Nassau and St. Augustine with South Carolina and Georgia, and the means of their shipment. With cover sheet by Madison to Milledge advising him this may be against Georgia laws. Milledge is Governor of Georgia and Madison is Secretary of State.
975. Madison, James, Washington, D.C. Circular letter to members of Congress, July 18, 1803. LS.
Printed circular announcing the date of the convening of Congress in extraordinary session to ratify the Louisiana Purchase. Madison is Secretary of State.
976. Madison, James. Invitation, to Doctor [John?] Bullus, n.p., January 19, 1810. Invitation to dinner.
977. Madison, James. Land grant, to Daniel Call, for land in Ohio, July 27, 1810. DS.
For 566-2/3 acres in Ohio between Little Miami and Sciota rivers (tract set aside by act of 1790 for granting to officers and soldiers of the Virginia Line). The grant is willed[?] to him by Robert Means, who is assigned it by John and Hugh Mercer, representatives of George Weedon. Countersigned by Robert Smith, Secretary of State.
978. Maclin, William, [Nashville, Tennessee]. Statement of account presented to the United States government for boarding eight Creek Indians, May 24, 1799.
Board two days, 33½ cents per day each, and one gallon of whiskey. Signed also by John B. Cross, J.C. Macline, Maclin T. Cross, William Carvin[?], and Andrew Henry as witnesses.
979. Maloney, Francis Thomas, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 1934. LS.
Acknowledgment letter regarding Senate Bill 2897. Maloney is a United States Representative from Connecticut.
980. Manuscript, Illuminated, undated.
Text in Latin refers to the birth of Christ. Two leaves (four pages). First page illustrated, the other three lettered only. Note in Allyn K. Ford file says: "Leaf from an illuminated Flemish ‘Evangelia Festivalia,’ or the Gospels for the Feast days of the year. Written on vellum in a bold, liturgical black letter, this is from a book which is made in the 16th century for the use of Chicester Cathedral in England….” Text is from the second chapter of Matthew.
981. Marie, Grand Duchess [of Russia], New York City to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 11, 1936. LS.
Includes envelope. Promotional letter for Imperial Salons, Ltd., with Young-Quinlan as Minneapolis distributor Marie is evidently their agent.
982. Markham, Albert Hastings, Hong Kong, China to Arthur [A. Markham, Galesville, Wisconsin], April 12, 1861. ALS.
Written on board HMS Chesapeake, off Aberdeen Dock, Hong Kong. They are trying to get into the dock, but the water is too shallow. The ship has been ordered home, but he hopes to transfer to the flagship and stay another year so he can see "John” when he comes to China. Family queries. Note on letter says to his brother Arthur in Galesville, Wisconsin.
983. Markham, John, Foochow, China to [Marianne Markham, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin], January 26, 1856. ALS.
Glad to hear she made the trip from Guernsey safely. It must be the fault of the post office that some of his letters are missing. Describes his riding accident. Success of tea exports from Foochow. Got a letter from Albert recently. Family comments and queries.
984. Marlowe, Julia, Boston, Massachusetts to Miss Brown, n.p., May 22, 1909. ALS.
Thanks for her letter and for liking Marlowe’s performance as Ophelia. By all means go to see Miss McCracken (recovering from a "horrible catastrophe”). Marlowe is an actress, real name Sarah Frances Frost.
985. Marlowe, Julia. Engraved announcement of the marriage of Julia Marlowe to Edward Hugh Sothern, August 17, 1911.
986. Marriage agreement, William Cochrane and Agnes Carse [Carss?], Edinburgh, Scotland, July 19, 1706.
Ten feet long and one foot wide.
987. Marriage agreement, William Cochrane and Agnes Carss [Carse?], Edinburgh, Scotland, July 19, 1706.
[986 and 987 are two separate items]
988. Marriage Agreement, Solomon Goodell and Phebe Bullen, n.p., October 21, 1777. Holograph copy.
Copy of text of marriage vows for both, signed by them. Copy made and attested by Daniel Grosvenor.
989. Marriage receipt, Simeon Ladd, Exeter, Massachusetts and Alepha Phillips, Plymouth, Massachusetts, May 29, 1785.
Statement of intent to marry, and statement by two witnesses that they were lawfully married.
990. Maryland Journal, August 20, 1773. Newspaper, 4 pages.
991. Mason, John Young, Navy Department [Washington, D.C.] to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1848. ALS.
Tells him that Captain William K. Latimer is commander of the Navy Yard at Pensacola. Mason is the Secretary of the Navy.
992. Massachusetts Gazette, Boston, Massachusetts, October 12, 1787. Newspaper, 4 pages.
993. Massachusetts State Lottery. Lottery ticket, signed by George Richards Minot, 1790.
Second class ticket, number 24946, for the Massachusetts semi-annual state lottery. Minot is clerk of Massachusetts House of Representatives.
994. Maxim, Hiram Stevens, London, England to "Editor of Kennebec Journal," September 17, 1900. LS.
Introduces himself as the Maxim who invented the automatic gun, torpedo gun, and smokeless powder. After 1889 another party (Hudson Maxim) changed his name slightly, began passing himself off as Maxim, and threatened to blackmail Maxim with scandalous articles. Succeeded in getting some of them published. A Mr. Hill has a quarrel with this man, and Maxim wishes to disclaim all connection with it, and requests that scandal and controversy be kept out of the papers.
995. Maynard, Horace, Knoxville, Tennessee to Maurice Wakeman, Southport, Connecticut, November 14, 1866. ALS.
Sends him a copy of a photograph. Maynard is United States Representative from Tennessee.
996. [Meade, Richard Kidder]. General Orders, June 14, 1777. AD.
Gives position and marching order to be followed by each brigade and division, instructions for conduct expected of soldiers during the march, positions and instructions for battle wagons. Sheet in Allyn K. Ford’s information file says this is an original draft of Washington’s orders to the Continental Army, in the hand of Colonel Richard K. Meade, aide to General Washington. On this date, /the army is at Middlebrook and under orders to watch the enemy’s left flank.
997. Medary, S[amuel], Northwood [Columbus, Ohio?] to Wheeler, n.p., October 15, 1856. ALS.
He has neither written nor come to him because of a severe cold. Medary is governor of Minnesota Territory, 1857-1858.
998. Meigs, Josiah, undated. Autograph.
Meigs is an educator at Yale University (1781-1784, 1794-1801), lawyer, printer, acting President of University of Georgia (1800-1810), Surveyor General (1812-1814), and Commissioner of United States General Land Office (1814-1822).
999. Melvill, Thomas, Boston, Massachusetts. [Certification of goods imported], September 3, 1801. DS.
Certificate stating that one pipe of brandy is imported into Massachusetts District, Port of Boston, by Dan Pilman. Signed by J. Jackson, supervisor, and countersigned by T. Melvill Inspector. Document is also printed at lower left with "T. Melvill, Boston.” Thomas Melvill is a Boston merchant, member of the Boston Tea Party, officer of Massachusetts artillery in Revolution, afterwards naval officer of Port of Boston. Grandfather of Herman Melville.
1000. Melvill, Thomas, Boston, Massachusetts. Ship’s manifest, February 20, 1827. DS.
Certification of importation of four cases of indigo and a statement of duties. Signed by Thomas Melvill, Naval-Officer, and H. A. S. Dearborn, collector. Signature is somewhat different from that of the previous document, but found no evidence to indicate they are two different people.]
1001. Mercantile Advertiser, [New York City]. Extra, February 19, 1815. Treaty of Ghent. 1 page.
Text of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.
1002. Meyerbeer, Giacomo, [Paris, France], addressee unknown, January 20, n.y. ALS.
In French. No translation. Written from 99 Rue de Richelieu, Hotel de Paris. Meyerbeer (1791-1864) is a German composer and pianist.
1003. Meyerbeer, Giacomo, n.p., addressee unknown, undated. ALS.
Will bring him into contact with some singers.
1004. Mifflin, John, Philadelphia County and Lionel Britten, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Deed to Daniel Ridge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 31, 1708.
On parchment or vellum. Handwritten deed for a piece of land in Philadelphia, signed by Daniel Ridge and three witnesses (but not by Mifflin or Britten).
1005. Mifflin, Thomas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Message to the Pennsylvania legislature, February 25, 1792. DS.
Message requesting an additional grant for construction of the mansion for the President of the United States. Suggests the tax on pleasure carriages be applied to this purpose. For a residence to be built in Philadelphia for President Washington. Mifflin is governor of Pennsylvania.
1006. Miles, Nelson Appleton, Washington, D.C. to the Society of American Authors, New York City, January 12, 1900. LS.
Encloses application and fee for membership. Miles is a general in the Civil War and wars against western Indian tribes.
1007. Miller, Stephen, St. Paul, Minnesota to Henry Hastings Sibley, n.p., June 6, 1863. ALS.
On letterhead: "Head-Quarters of the Forces in Garrison, District of Minnesota, Department of the North-West.” Encloses vouchers for Sibley’s approval. Miller is a colonel of the 7th Minnesota, helped quell 1862 Dakota Conflict, governor of Minnesota in 1864-1865.
1008. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Printed table of statistics and historical facts, circa 1880.
1009. Minnesota Judges: Signatures of James Gilfillan, Jno. M. Berry, Wm. Mitchell, D. A. Dickinson, C. E. Vanderbergh, Westcott Wilkin, Hascal R. Brill, and Orlando Simon, St. Paul, Minnesota, September 30, 1885.
Signatures of judges of the Minnesota Supreme Court and of the district court of the Second District, Minnesota.
1010. Mitchell, Maria, Nantucket, Massachusetts to Alexander Dallas Bache, Cape Small, Maine, October 25, 1851. ALS.
She is sending him part of her article and invites his criticism. Tells him that part of her conclusion states that one of the benefits of the [United States Coastal?] survey is the memoirs presented at scientific meetings by survey members. Mitchell is an astronomer, educator (Vassar College); discovered a new comet in 1847; first woman member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
1011. M[itchell], S[ilas] W[eir], "Alleghanyes.” Autographed poem, "Epilogue,” July 1857.
1012. Mitchell, [Silas] Weir, Bar Harbor, Maine to [------] Shields, [Princeton, New Jersey], August 27, [1906]. ALS.
Are new L.L.D’s to wear a Princeton gown when receiving degrees or one to which they are already entitled? Mitchell, a physician, neurologist, poet, and novelist, received an honorary degree from Princeton in 1906.
1013. Monaghan, Joseph Patrick, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 1934. LS.
Acknowledges letters regarding S.F. 2897, in which Ford opposed a state sales tax on interstate commerce. Monaghan is a United States Representative from Montana.
1014. Monroe, James, Oak Hill, Loudon County, Virginia, addressee unknown, December 16, 1827. ALS.
Would be pleased to sell the addressee some of his slaves and other property in Albemarle, which are being sold to pay debts contracted during his public service. Monroe is United States President 1816-1825.
1015. Monroe, Lewis Baxter, Boston, Massachusetts. Receipt, January 7, 1874. ADS.
Receipt for thirty dollars from Miss L. Augusta Mayo for tuition at Boston University School of Oratory.
1016. Montesquieu, [Charles de Secondat, baron de], n.p., to Jules Fontaine, n.p., August 14, 1838. ANS.
Thanks for sending him papers in which his name occurs.
1017. Moody, Dwight Lyman, Chicago, Illinois to Nelson Dana Miller, St. Paul, Minnesota, November 1, 1894. LS.
Soliciting his interest in the Bible Institute, Chicago. On Bible Institute letterhead (for home and foreign missions of the Chicago Evangelization Society). Moody is president. Addressed to Miller as Chief Engineer, Great Northern Railroad.
1018. Moody, Dwight Lyman, East Northfield, Massachusetts to Henry W. Mann, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1, 1896. LS.
On Bible Institute letterhead. Asks for a contribution for the Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions.
1019. Moor, Wyman Bradbury Sevey, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], February 8, 1848. ALS.
Complies with his request [for an autograph?]. Moor is United States Senator from Maine.
1020. Moore, Clara Jessup, Magnolia, Florida to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.?], March 20, 1886. ALS. 4 pages.
Thanks for Cleveland’s newspaper letter, which supports Mrs. Moore’s stand against slanderous newspaper articles. Wishes every woman would follow Cleveland’s example. "The Newspapers have made my ‘reputation’ for me.” Moore is an author and philanthropist.
1021. Moore, Thomas, Sloperton [Devizes, England], addressee unknown, December 2, 1843. ALS.
Evidently refusing a request to send her some poetry. The public must be tired of his verses, and if he ever does write any more, a friend has been promised first chance at them. Moore is the Irish national poet.
1022. Morgan, John Pierpont Jr., New York City to Henry Benjamin Whipple, [Maitland, Florida], December 4, 1891. ALS.
Thanks for tangerines. Father’s voyage.
1023. Morgan, John Pierpont Jr., [New York City] to "My dear Bishop” [Henry Benjamin Whipple, Maitland, Florida?], January 17, [1894?]. ALS.
Sends [Whipple] the little book he asked about. Family news. He has been made partner in D.M. & Company.
1024. Morgan, Richard P., Furnace Village, Connecticut. Receipt, September 24, 1838. ADS.
Receipt for $37 from Holley for a subscription for a railroad survey.
1025. Morris, Robert, Manheim, Pennsylvania to Charles Lee, Virginia, April 28, 1778. ALS.
Disappointed at missing him. Has paid a draft of £500 on Lee’s account in favor of Major Joseph Holmes. Muire[?] protested Lee’s bills and Morris is unable to procure payments in England on Lee’s account. He has paid every demand on Lee except a bond for £200 sterling. Addressed to Major General Charles Lee.
1026. Morris, Robert, n.p. to Messrs. Willings and Francis, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], January 9, 1795. ALS.
He is constantly occupied "in raising the means of fulfilling my engagements,” and hopes soon to be able to comply with their wishes. Morris is United States Senator, speculating in Washington (D.C.) and Western lands, East India and China trade. In 1798-1802 is in debtor’s prison after financial failure.
1027. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, Washington, D.C. to Francis Ormond Jonathan Smith, n. p., March 3, 1843. ALS.
"The Senate have just passed my bill without division and without opposition.” Morse invented the electro-magnetic recording telegraph and Morse code. A Congressional appropriation of $30,000 is voted in 1843 for experimental line from Washington D.C. to Baltimore, completed May 24, 1844. The letter refers to this.
1028. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese and Amos Kendall. Receipt, October 11, 1859.
Receipt by Kendall: received from Morse stock certificates in the Magnetic Telegraph Company, for $34,400, to be exchanged by Kendall for Morse for stock in the American Telegraph Company. With note added: "Settled S.F.B. Morse Kept as memorandum.”
1029. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, New York City to the American Telegraph Company, New York City, October 29, 1859. ALS.
Informs them that he has transferred to Cyrus W. Field half of the American Telegraph Company stock to which his (Morse’s) subscription of $10,000 (to purchase stock of the old Magnetic Telegraph Company) entitles him. Asks that that amount of stock be issued to Field.
1030. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese. Photograph signed, 1864.
1031. Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, New York City, addressee unknown, March 10, 1864. ALS.
Quotes the first message ("What hath God wrought”) sent over the first completed telegraph line in the United States and tells how it is chosen.
1032. Morton, John, [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania. Commission, to Edward Bird, July 28, 1776.
Commission as Lieutenant Colonel, First Battalion of Associators in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Morton is speaker of the Pennsylvania general assembly; signer of Declaration of Independence.
1033. Moses, George Higgins, Concord, New Hampshire to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 1, 1923. LS.
He can’t be in New York before June 13 because of trouble the United States Veterans Bureau’s Boston office is having. Moses is United States Senator from New Hampshire.
1034. Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel, Wilton, [Virginia?] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 16, 1781. ALS.
The enemy are encamped at Petersburg. General Phillips died [Benedict Arnold, as his second in command, succeeded him]. Lafayette refused to correspond with Arnold. The day before yesterday Simcoe and Tarleton joined at Hicksford. Yesterday Major Dick’s corps captured a gunboat. Muhlenberg is in charge of troops on the south bank of the James River during the siege of Yorktown.
1035. Muhlenberg, John Peter Gabriel, [Malvern Hill, Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 29, 1781. ALS.
They havebeen camped in Malvern Hills ten days without learning his Lordship’s [Cornwallis?] plans; a fleet of transports is in Hampton Roads. The Green Spring affair might have been fatal to the army and state, due to [Wayne’s?] impetuosity. Gives an account of the Green Spring engagement. Malvern Hill is on the south bank of the James River, eighteen miles southeast of Richmond.
1036. Murray, John, undated. Signature.
Note on document says Universalist preacher, 1741-1815.
1037. Nelson, Horatio, Gilbralter Bay to the "Principal Officers & Commissioners of His Majesty's Navy," December 12, 1796. ALS.
Informs them that he has been appointed as a Commodore by Sir John Jervis and that he has drawn a bill for £15 for stationery. Written after his first big promotion.
1038. [Nelson, Horatio]. Nelson and Bronte, Merton, England to John Thomas Duckworth, n.p., August 26, 1805. ALS.
Hopes to see him soon, if Bonaparte permits. Sorry to be seeing Duckworth’s services allowed to lay idle. No news yet of combined Squadron [French and Spanish]. Nelson is awaiting intelligence of the French-Spanish fleet. In September 1805 both he and Duckworth were called to combat the French at sea, and in October Nelson is killed in the battle of Trafalgar.
1039. Nelson, John, Boston, New England to Nathaniel Elkins, [Boston, Massachusetts], October 10, 1678. ADS.
Order to pay £14 to Sammuoll Shrimpton, charged to account of James Lloyd. Nelson is a Massachusetts patriot; headed the party that took Governor Andros prisoner in 1689.
1040. Nelson, Knute, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 8, 1916. LS.
He feels the Clayton Act went too far regarding interlocking directors, and is supporting an amendment to liberalize it. Nelson is United States Senator from Minnesota.
1041. Nelson, Knute, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 10, 1918. LS.
Thanks Smith and Mr. Carpenter for getting Colonel Roosevelt to support himself and Governor Burnquist. There is considerable activity for Calderwood through a Minneapolis bureau operated by the Non-Partisan League.
1042. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, [Valley Forge], January 22, 1778. ALS.
With separate cover. News of Howe. Fears the formation of factions and jealousy in the American Army. Wishes a proper system of promotion had been established. Does not have time now to give an opinion on Weedon’s plan of modeling the Army. Virginia has voted ten regiments of volunteers, but he fears the smallpox scare will impede it.
1043. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 26, 1778. ALS.
Letter regarding the bearer, Colonel Wolfe (Prussian). Smallpox in his family. Virginia militia situation: young people are so incensed at being singled out in the draft, that few have volunteered. Difference between volunteers’ and draftees’ spirit.
1044. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], January 14, 1781. LS.
Reporting further retreat of the British. They seem to have no further design on Williamsburg. They may try to destroy Hunter’s Works. The force at Williamsburg is large enough to protect the country if they make winter camp at Portsmouth. Nelson is commander of Virginia militia.
1045. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 3, 1781. ALS.[?].
Congratulations on arrival of the French fleet. Asks help in supporting an army en route from the northward to Fredericksburg, in case there are delays in getting provisions from the Commissary General. Predicts Cornwallis will surrender soon. Nelson is governor of Virginia, June -November 1781.
1046. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 17, 1781. LS.
Sends Colonel Innes to Weedon, to have command of a brigade on the Gloucester side.
1047. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 19, 1781. LS.
The reason no relief has come to Weedon is that most militia were ordered to come down on the other side. He will see that Weedon has a "respectable” force.
1048. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 25, 1781. LS.
He will see that Weedon is properly reinforced. Officers have already been sent to wherever they are likely to be able to impress supplies. He does not want to promote [militia?] officers above the rank they hold in the regular service.
1049. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 27, 1781. LS.
Sends authorization to justify any steps Weedon has to take to procure supplies. The army on "this side” [of the York River?] would appreciate receiving any surplus. Hopes reinforcements will be available for Weedon soon. Has empowered Colonel Griffin to impress horses. Enclosure: authorization to procure supplies for use of the Army from Middlesex and King and Queen counties.
1050. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, October 8, 1781. LS.
Will be able to furnish Weedon with the arms he requested. Don’t know about medical supplies.
1051. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Yorktown, Virginia, to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, October 14, 1781. LS.
Authorizes Weedon to have vessels and crews impressed to collect at convenient places for transport of the army across the York River if the enemy moves to Gloucester.
1052. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Yorktown, Virginia, to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia October 14, 1781. LS.
Asks Weedon’s assistance for the bearer, Colonel Samuel Temple, who is appointed to superintend supplying DeChoisie’s French troops. Will Weedon countersign his vouchers if necessary?
1053. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, October 20, 1781. LS.
Congratulations on Cornwallis’ surrender. Weedon should march the prisoners on his side [of the York River?] to Fredericksburg and turn them over to General Lawson.
1054. Nelson, Thomas, Jr., Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, October 21, 1781. LS.
Instructions regarding refugees, Negroes, sick and wounded prisoners. Deliver all arms to the Conductor of Military Stores.[they were anxious to have the prisoners marched inland so they could not be captured if the British fleet appeared.]
1055. Nesselrode, Karl Robert, St. Petersburg, Russia, addressee unknown, February 13, 1817. ALS.
In French. Includes translation. A letter regarding gourmet foods and lamp oil being sent to him, and regarding sale of some of his possessions to pay his debts to the addressee and to Mr. Momsarnu[?]. Date unclear; probably 1817, since in 1807 he is only twenty-seven and just starting his diplomatic career.
1056. New York Militia. Commission forms, blank, 1830s.
Blank commission forms for sergeant and corporal.
1057. New-York Spectator, October 19, 1814.
Contains a long letter from Zachary Taylor to General Howard describing a skirmish at Rock River. In August 1814 Taylor had ascended the Mississippi River to destroy Indian villages at the mouth of the Rock River in Illinois. He failed.
1058. Newton, Alfred Edward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [Dr. and Mrs. Le Roy Crummer, Omaha, Nebraska], October 24, 1927. LS.
Brief mention of ocean voyage from England, alterations to his house. Speaks of his acquisition of a first folio of Shakespeare. He is going to see the Adams and the Ishams (Johnsonian collectors).
1059. Newton, Alfred Edward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dr. and Mrs. Le Roy Crummer, Omaha, Nebraska, May 2, 1929. LS.
With envelope (postmarked July 26, 1929). Comments on the "Memoirs of Dr. Dodd,” his trip to Egypt and Jerusalem, his acquisition of a Columbus letter, Kern Sale, California.
1060. Nightingale, Florence, Scutari Hospital,[Turkey], addressee unknown, March 26, 1855. ALS.
Informs addressee that Private George Morris, Seventh Royal Fusileers, is dead or disappeared (supposed to have fallen overboard from the hospital ship Bombay). Will she (addressee) inform his wife. Written during the Crimean War, when she and a corps of nurses worked at the great Barrack Hospital at Scutari, trying to relieve the appalling medical and sanitary conditions there.
1061. Nightingale, Florence. Autograph note, "With Florence Nightingale's thanks,” May 16, 1888.
1062. Niles, John Milton, [Washington, D.C.] to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], February 11, 1848. ALS.
Complies with request for autograph. Niles is United States Senator from Connecticut.
1063. Nixon, Richard Milhous. New Year's card with family photograph, to Mrs. Emily Brazer Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 1969.
Signed in facsimile.
1064. Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to inauguration as President of the United States, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 20, 1969.
1065. Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to inaugural ball, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 20, 1969.
1066. Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to Republican Victory Dinner, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 2, 1969.
1067. Nixon, Richard Milhous, Washington, D.C. to Russell William Fridley, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 2, 1970. LS.
With envelope. Sends best wishes in regard to acquisition of the Allyn K. Ford Collection by the Minnesota Historical Society.
1068. Noailles, Louis Marie, n.p. to [John Laurance?], n.p., February 2, 1781. ALS.
In French. Includes translation. Farewell, best wishes, certainty of "rendering America free in the coming campaign.” Noallies is Lafayette’s brother-in-law.
1069. Norbeck, Peter, Pierre, South Dakota to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 18, 1920. LS.
The campaign situation is fairly satisfactory. Uncertain what the Stalwarts will do. Cherry (Democratic nominee) will be the third man in the race. Norbeck is Governor of South Dakota, running for United States Senator.
1070. North, [Lord Frederick, London, England], addressee unknown, March 1, 1784. LS.
Sends a memorial from Sir John Burgoyne, who wishes it presented to the king. Trusts the addressee to put Burgoyne’s conduct "in a fair and true light.” North is English Prime Minister, 1770-1782; from 1784 onward acted with the opposition against William Pitt. Burgoyne is commander-in-chief in Ireland, June 1782-December 1783 (fall of Whig ministry), then joined the opposition against Pitt.
1071. North, William, Duanesburgh, New York to William Van Vechten, Albany, New York, [n.m.] 27, 1811. ALS.
Makes arrangements for Van Vechten to travel to Schoharry in connection with construction of the Schoharry Turnpike road by Mr. Inghold and associates. They have not built the road near North’s mill pond as they promised and burned several acres of his woodlands. Is he obligated, therefore, to continue payments on his subscription to the road? [Probably refers to Schoharie Mountain Turnpike built from Schoharie Court House to East Cobbleskill to Shad Point to Mineral Springs to Warnerville and Richmondville.]
1072. O'Gorman, James Aloysius, Washington, D.C. to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, March 8, 1913. LS.
Thanks for letter. Remember him to Mr. Butler. Has no knowledge regarding the subject of Joslyn’s telegram of yesterday. O’Gorman is a United States Senator from New York.
1073. Olmsted, Frederick Law, Washington, D.C. to Alexander Dallas Bache, [Washington, D.C.], August 31, 1861. ALS.
On letterhead of Sanitary Commission, Washington D.C., Treasury Building. Will try to see Bache soon regarding the subject of Bache’s note to him.
1074. Olney, Jeremiah, Providence, Rhode Island. Ship's manifest, October 20, 1792.
Manifest of cargo on board the sloop "Fanny,” John Tillinghast master, bound for New York. Lists cargo and consigner. Signed by Tillinghast, and by Olney as Providence collector (of customs).
1075. O'Malley, Charles J., Hitesville, Kentucky to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, August 23, 1886. ALS.
Thanks for her praise of his poetry. Encloses two poems for her consideration. Best wishes for success of her magazine.
1076. Osterhaus, Peter Joseph, Woodville, Alabama to Robert Ross Townes, 15th Army Corps, April 19, 1864. LS.
Sends three cases to be brought before the Military Commission.
1077. Otis, Samuel Allyne, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, September 11, 1785. ALS.
His creditors have fallen upon him. He has disposed of the addressee’s note and it must be paid to the endorsee. Will he inform [gives some names] likewise. None of them have the effects of Otis and Henly in their hands, only those of Samuel A. Otis.
1078. Overing and Auchmuty, Newport, Rhode Island, to Hazard and Robinson, Charleston [South Carolina?], December 15, 1792.
Mr. Martin Benson is bringing bills on you, which we want you to honor. Sell enough brandy to cover it and keep the rest until prices are higher in spring. If Captain Shaw needs two or three hundred dollars for his voyage, give it to him and place it to our account.
1079. Page, Jeremiah, Danvers[?], [Massachusetts]. Receipt to Samuel Holton for wages due his company for services at the Battle of Lexington. March 8, 1776. ADS.
1080. Page, John, Rosewell, Gloucester County, Virginia to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], March 20, 1781. ALS.
Difficulty of procuring good water men (men with marine experience) [to help pilot the French fleet?]
1081. Page, Martin, Newport, Rhode Island. Receipt for purchase of ship's cargo, February 7, 1797. ADS.
To Welcome Arnold for $1000 to be delivered to Jona Arnold in Charleston, South Carolina.
1082. Paine, Robert Treat to Bartholemew West. Bill for legal services, 1765-1766. AD.
[Does not look like his writing. See signature in Appleton’s.]
1083. Palmer, Emma Nevada, [Washington, D.C.] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], undated. ALS.
With envelope. Regrets a severe cold will, keep her from calling on Cleveland. Thanks for last evening’s enjoyment. Palmer is an opera singer.
1084. Palmer, Ray, Newark, New Jersey. Autographed hymn, "Faith,” April 3, 1880.
Palmer is a Congregational hymnologist, author of religious tracts and articles.
1085. Parnell, Delia Tudor Stewart, [Washington, D.C.?] to [Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C.?], March 24, 1885. ALS.
Been laid up with a severe cold. Thanks for the invitation to visit any evening. Mentions "long mourning and anxiety.” The mother of Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish political leader and agitator for home rule.
1086. Parsons, Thomas William, Boston, Massachusetts to J. Tolman, n.p., November 7, 1873. ALS.
On letterhead of Repath’s Lyceum Bureau. Letter regarding [poetry?] reading to be delivered by him to Tolman’s group.
1087. Parton, James, New York City to Edward B. Cook, n.p., March 10, 1874. ANS.
"Here you have it.” Parton is an author and biographer.
1088. Patterson, R[obert], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, April 16, 1881. ALS.
With envelope. Letter is nearly illegible. Something about an appropriation for General Butler’s sword, which Pennsylvania ought to have. Wishes the state also had Washington’s field maps.
1089. Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], [1886?]. ALS. 4 pages.
Enjoyed her volume of essays. Sarah Winnemucca has started a school on the principles of Froebels New Education (though unconsciously), which answers all the vital questions of Indian education. Would her brother [Grover] read a letter on this subject if written to him? The object of the school is to educate Indians as teachers and interpreters in the schools. Peabody is a Boston educator and philanthropist, Winnemucca a Paiute educator and interpreter.
1090. Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, n.p., December 22, [1885?]. ALS.
Has enjoyed Cleveland’s book. Has succeeded in raising the money for Sarah Winnemucca’s school house [for education of Indians]. Winnemucca has the advantage of knowing both English and her native tongue perfectly. Indians must not be forced out of their tribal relations against their will, or made to exchange their virtues for civilization’s vices. Both races will benefit if the Indian is given free will in the conduct of his life. The Indian has more to offer than the Negro. Talks of ethnologist Will M. Cushing.
1091. Pearce, James Alfred, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1848. ALS.
Complies with his request [for an autograph?]. Pearce is United States Senator from Maryland.
1092. Peary, Robert Edwin, Washington, D.C. to John Lewis Childs, n.p., November 18, 1914. ALS.
On letterhead of Army and Navy Club, Washington. Encloses photos of his knots eggs. The report of his giving them to the American Museum is erroneous: he still has both sets. Is willing to dispose of one set, but would rather it go to a private collector where it will be treasured than be lost in a great museum. The value of the set lies in its completeness and authenticity, its extreme northern latitude, and its association with the discovery of the Pole.
1093. Penn, Thomas to James [Stick Jr.?]. Order to pay William Milbourn three pounds, three shillings, March 26, 1740. DS.
Penn is the proprietor of three-fourths of Pennsylvania and the colony’s manager at Philadelphia 1732-1741.
1094. Pennsylvania paper currency. Three pence note issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1777.
1095. Pennsylvania Packet, July 21, 1778.
1096. Pennsylvania Packet, August 25, 1778.
1097. Pennsylvania Packet, September 4, 1779.
1098. Penrose, Boies, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 26, 1918.
Will be glad to consider Smith’s recommendation of Guy V. Howard for election by the National Committee to replace Mr. Thayer. Penrose is United States Senator from Pennsylvania, and a member of the Republican National Committee.
1099. Perry, Valina F[olger], Nantucket, Massachusetts to Alexander Perry, ship Statira, Pacific Ocean, December 2, 1841.
The letter is to her son. Her illness, her appreciation of his letter, her letter will be sent by the ship Montana. Let her know his health and the crew’s, how many barrels they have, where the ship is and where it is bound.
1100. Pershing, John Joseph, France to Charles L. Smith, New York City, January 19, 1919. LS.
On letterhead of American Expeditionary Forces, Office of the Commander-in-Chief. Thanks for the high compliment of his proposition, but he has military obligations which he feels bound to devote all his attention to. He has been asked to run for President; see Smith’s letter, no. 1282.
1101. Pershing, John Joseph, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 1921. LS.
Would like to accept the invitation to attend the dedication of the [American Legion?] Memorial Drive in Minneapolis, but doesn’t know yet if he can.
1102. Pettey, James, et al., Providence, Rhode Island. Agreement to build bridge, September 4, 1820.
Agreement entered into by James Pettey, Richard Jackson, and William Valentine with Stephen Olney and Elisha Angell, with specifications. With a report on the total amount and the payment thereof, submitted December 6, 1820.
1103. Peyton, Francis, Loudoun County, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 24, 1781. ALS.
Having trouble raising militia: they are unwilling to serve and many have deserted the county. They are badly armed. He has sent eighty stand of arms to the public factory in Fredericksburg for repair. [Virginia is expecting any day to be invaded by the British Army]
1104. Phelps, Edward John, London, England to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., February 24, 1886. ALS.
With envelope. On letterhead of the legation of the United States in London. Letter of introduction for Miss Eleanor Calhoun.
1105. Phelps, Samuel Shethar, Washington, D.C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], December 19, 1847. ALS.
Complies with request for autograph. (Phelps is United States Senator from Vermont.)
1106. Phillips, Wendell, undated. Autograph.
1107. Phillips, Wendell, n,p., addressee unknown, undated. ALS.
Finds an empty envelope from the addressee. What request did it contain?
1108. Phillips, Wendell, n.p. to T. S. Lancaster, Gloucester,[Massachusetts?], October 31, 1843. ALS.
Will not be able to lecture before Lancaster’s Lyceum this week. Phillips is a lawyer and reformer.
1109. Phillips, Wendell. Autographed sentiment, 1870.
1110. Phillips, William, on board the Inflexible [Lake George?, New York]. Orders to Major Williams, July 5, 1777. LS.
Written at 9:00 p.m. Orders for the next day’s attack on Fort Ticonderoga, mainly regarding disposition of cannon. [The Americans evacuated the fort on the morning of July 6].
1111. Phillips, William, Cambridge, Massachusetts to William Heath, [Boston, Massachusetts?], June 19, 1778. LS.
Letter regarding the balance still due the British Government for provisions delivered to James Richardson, commissary general of the Continental Army. Requests immediate payment.
1112. Philson, James, [Bayou Goula, Louisiana] to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, July 19, 1861. ALS.
With envelope. Congratulations on son Edward’s position with the army. "We have only done that which we had a right to do” [regarding secession], and explains. Phison is rector of St. Mary’s Church, Bayou Goula.
1113. Piatt, John James, Washington, D.C. to J.R. Osgood and Co., [Boston, Massachusetts], March 13, 1874. ALS.
Will they send him six copies of "A Woman’s Poems” [by his wife, Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt].
1114. Pickering, Timothy. Instructions [printed] for the private armed vessels of the United States, issued to Captain Isaac Clark, July 9, 1798. Printed DS. 8 pages.
Signed by Pickering as Secretary of State.
1115. Pickering, Timothy. Inscription, "T. Pickering from his Brother Tim[oth]y Pickering,” on title page of book, [1799?].
On title page of Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs, by J. B. Bordley. Inscription "to Stephen Williams Feb’y 8th, 1812 at Wanham” is added later.
1116. Pickering, Timothy, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to Winthrop Sargent, n.p., December 21, 1799. ALS.
Pickering as Secretary of State announces death of George Washington, and sends newspaper regarding the same. Sargent is Governor of Mississippi Territory.
1117. Pickering, Timothy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David Wolf, New York City, May 10, 1800. ALS.
The auditor says the only obstacles to settlement of Pickering’s account is need of records kept by Mr. Anspach. Does Wolf have any information on them? Written two days before he is dismissed as Secretary of State.
1118. Pickett, George Edward, Fort Clark, Texas to Henry Knox Craig, Washington, D.C., November 14, 1853. ALS.
Fowards ordnance returns for Eighth Infantry, Company I. Pickett is commanding Company I.
1119. Pierce, Franklin. Dinner invitation to Mr. Todd, [1853-1857].
1120. Pierce, Franklin, Concord, New Hampshire, to Marshall Pinckney Wilder, Boston, Massachusetts, April 5, 1869. ALS.
Plans for "proposed gathering … of old friends at the Bromfield House.”
1121. Pillow, Gideon Johnson, Memphis, Tennessee to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, February 27, 1872. ALS.
With envelope. Letter regarding supposed headstone of one of DeSoto’s companions, supposedly found in Tennessee. Doubts the correctness of this report, but he is making inquiries.
1122. Pillsbury, John Sargent, Minneapolis, Minnesota to State Bank of Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, September 7, 1916. LS.
Feels obliged to give the Anoka National Bank our Anoka payroll account, as we already have our grain account with them and want all our banking arrangements in one place. Pillsbury is vice president of Pillsbury Flour Mill Company.
1123. [Piozzi, Hester Lynch Thrale], n.p. to Sir James Fellowes, n.p, November 18, 1815. AL.
Witty invitation to dinner to celebrate Mrs. Lutwyehe’s[?] birthday. [From the A. Edward Newton Collection]
1124. Pitt, William, London, England to "Gov[erno]r & Company of Connecticut,” January 7, 1760. LS.
Requesting them to raise local troops to join with the king’s troops in preparation for invasion of Canada and actions against French posts there, and to issue officers’ commissions. The British Government is to supply all arms and provisions, the Province to supply clothes and pay. They should collect as many arms from the last campaign as are serviceable. [This is to complete the conquest of Canada.]
1125. Platt, Thomas Collier, Washington, D.C. to "The Colonial Dames of the State of New York,” May 25, 1897. LS.
Declining an invitation to attend a reception commemorating the 250th anniversary landing of Peter Stuyvesant.
1126. Polk, James Knox. Invitation to Dolly Madison, November 11, 1845. Invitation to dinner.
Filled-in printed form.
1127. Polk, James Knox, Nashville, Tennessee to D.C. Dibrell, Nashville, Tennessee, May 28, 1849. ALS.
Accepts honorary membership in Capitol Hill Fire Company Number 4, and would be pleased to be a working member should the occasion arise. Polk has retired from the Presidency. Written a couple of weeks before his death.
1128. Polk, Sarah Childress, Nashville, Tennessee to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., January 7, 1886. ALS.
Letter of introduction for her niece Mrs. George W. Fall and daughter Miss Fall. With their calling card.
1129. Polk, Sarah Childress, Nashville, Tennessee to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., February 4, 1886. ALS.
Thanks for her note and photo of President Cleveland, and for her attention to Mrs. And Miss Fall. With her calling card.
1130. Porter, David, Kadikoy, Turkey to [George Campbell Read], n.p., August 20, 1832. ALS. 4 pages.
Invitation to his house at Kadi King, with directions how to get to it, and hints as to the magnificence of the area. When he arrives, Porter will explain why he can’t ask permission for Read’s ship to come up. Porter is chargé d’affairs at Constantinople. Read is commanding the Constellation in the Mediterranean.
1131. Porter, David Dixon, Vicksburg, Mississippi to [Mrs. Evelina Anderson Porter], n.p., June 15, 1863. ALS.
Did she receive the $250 check he sent? "What a gas bag William is.” "Vicksburg will soon be ours.” Quite amused at William’s idea that he occupies a higher position than his father ever did: comparison of the relative importance of various ranks then and now. The writing is almost illegible. Vicksburg is captured July 4, 1863.
1132. Porter, David Dixon, Washington, D.C. to Henry Wilson, Washington, D.C., January 20, 1874. ALS.
Addressed to "The Vice President.” Letter of recommendation for George E. Lincoln. Wilson is Vice President of the United States.
1133. Porter, [David Dixon, Washington, D.C.] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., [1885-1886].
Written by a secretary. With envelope. Regrets ill health prevents him from attending the President’s reception.
1134. Porter, Edward Robert, [London, England] to William Woods, [London, England], April 10, 1838. ALS.
Can Woods obtain tickets to the Coronation ceremony for him?
1135. Porter, Horace, New York City to John Grimes Walker, Commanding 2nd Squadron, United States Navy, April 24, 1893. Printed card signed.
Extending privileges of the Union League Club of New York to him. Signed by Porter and John R. Van Wormer.
1136. Porter, William Sydney, n.p. to Col. [William] Griffith, n.p., [circa 1906-1909?]. ALS.
Had to re-write the story. Am sending you part of it. Will have the rest ready this evening. Am much better pleased with it as revised. Title will come with the last installment. Porter is the author O. Henry. Griffith is managing editor of Hampton’s magazine, 1906-1909.
1137. Porter, William Sydney, n.p. to [William Andrew?] Johnston, n.p., undated. ALS.
Lighthearted note, apparently regarding weight-watching. Might be to William (Andrew) Johnston, on editorial staff of New York Herald 1897-1900, New York World 1900-1927.
1138. Potter, Frances, [Cambridge, England] to Mr. and Mrs. John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, June[?] 9, 1905. ANS.
Postcard with Trinity College scene and brief message.
1139. Prescott, William Hickling, [Boston, Massachusetts] to Theodore Sedgwick Fay, [Berlin, Germany, circa 1848-1849?]. LS.
Encloses a letter for his translator. Mentions German (by Eberty), Spanish, and French (by Pinchot) translations of Conquest [of Mexico?].
1140. Prescott, William Hickling, [Boston, Massachusetts] to Moses Dresser Phillips, [Boston, Massachusetts], March 27, [1855-1858]. ALS.
Plates of the Conquest of Mexico seems to need repair and engravings need retouching. I would like to leave the matter in your hands.
1141. Preston, John Smith, New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, February 13, 1847. ALS.
Encloses a letter to his brother, president of South Carolina College, where Butler is sending his son. When he returns to Carolina he will seek the boy’s acquaintance.
1142. Preston, William Ballard, Washington, D.C. General Order, announcing death of Zachary Taylor, July 11, 1850. Printed.
Official announcement to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps of the death of Zachary Taylor, and brief eulogy. Preston is Secretary of the Navy.
1143. Preus, Jacob Aall Otteson, St. Paul, Minnesota to Louis [Loren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1921-1924]. ALS.
On letterhead of Preus as Governor of Minnesota. "Your judgment is better than mine on that committee. Please appoint it.” Signed "Jake.”
1144. Preus, Jacob Aall Otteson. Appointment of Allyn Kellogg Ford as a notary public, June 9, 1922. DS.
Countersigned by Mike Holm, Minnesota Secretary of State.
1145. Proctor, Edna Dean, Brooklyn, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], July 1, [1885?]. ALS. Enclosed: 2 printed poems.
Awaiting the appearance of Miss Cleveland’s essays, and will do her best to have it appreciated. Has written her cousin Mrs. Clarke about it. Encloses printed poems "Forward!” and "Beside the Bier.” Proctor is a poet, magazine contributor, and author.
1145a. Putnam, Herbert, Washington, D.C. to Elizabeth [M.] Bond, [Minneapolis, Minnesota], November 30, 1936. ALS.
Your note arrived, and also one from Mr. Palmer of your Library Board asking for a message from me to be used at the dinner.
1146. Putnam, Israel, [Danbury, Connecticut] to [Ebenezer] Gray, Norwalk, Connecticut, December 25, 1778. LS.
I have received your letter enclosing a copy of His Excellency’s [George Washington’s] orders to you. I had before heard of the Scudder [privateer] affair, both from himself and General Parsons. Will you retain the goods taken into custody until a decision is made regarding them. I have written to Washington and Governor Clinton regarding them. "As to Rogers, whom is sent under Guard, I cannot find … that he is try able by a Court Martial – but if he is, the crime, should be made out particularly against him…. I have therefore sent him back to be disposed of as you think proper.…” Should be careful that the military does not encroach on the jurisdiction of the civil powers, and there has been another case where prisoners guilty of robbing the public stores were not considered try able by court martial.
1147. Quincy, Eliza Susan. Original drawings and water colors, 1827-1830.
Plus copy of an essay (or portion of ) by Sedyard on Woman and a fragment of an unidentified essay or story. (Mrs. Josiah Quincy.)
1148. Quincy, Josiah, Quincy, Massachusetts to William Henry Furness, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], September 9, 1856. ALS.
Has sent him twenty-five copies by express, and will transmit others to whom or where they will be useful, if Furness will send names and addresses.
1149. Radziminski, C[harles], Washington, D. C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, August 28, 1854. ALS.
With envelope. Congress has once again failed to appoint him (Radziminski) into the Army. He is also occupied with the creation of a new Boundary Commission out of the debris of the old one; it started for New Orleans this morning. Major Emory’s and others’ remarks led him to believe that if Mr. Davis had been elected to the United States Senate, Butler would have been offered the Ministry of War. He (Radziminski) has also been working on settlement of General Campbell’s accounts at the Treasury. Major Emory (the Boundary Commissioner) had appointed him (Radziminski) to the new commission, but he had declined and became secretary to the Mexican Commission on the part of the United States. They except to be in New Orleans en route to El Paso, circa September 10th. "How do you like our new Ten-million acquisition?” Fears the Nebraska bill will be harmful to the South by swelling the ranks of fanatics. References are to the Gadsden Purchase and the Mexican Boundary Commission.
1150. Railroads, Connecticut: Circular to the Inhabitants of the [H]ousatonic Valley, January 30, 1836.
Sent to [Samuel] Church, Salisbury, Connecticut. Desirability of a railroad up the Ousatonic River Valley from Bridgeport. Invitation to a convention on the subject, from the Bridgeport Railroad Committee.
1151. Railroads, Massachusetts: Petition to construct a railroad through Berkshire County. Newspaper clipping, 1831.
Petition to construct a railroad from the point between Sheffield and Salisbury [Connecticut?] where the proposed New York and Albany Railroad will strike the Connecticut-Massachusetts boundary, through Berkshire County along the Housatonic River to the West Stockbridge to connect with the West Stockbridge railroad route.
1152. Ramsey, Alexander, [St. Paul, Minnesota] to F[rederick]Sibley, Mendota, Minnesota, June 28, 1852. ALS.
"Let ‘the Blue bird’ have a small keg of power, a bag of lead and ten pounds of tobacco.” Ramsey is territorial governor of Minnesota.
1153. Ram[s]ey, William, Bridgewater, Pennsylvania to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, September 16, 1813. ALS.
Addressed to "Dear Mother Brother and Sisters.” He is fine, why haven’t they written, Mr. Luse plans to move here, has sold his first farm and got another, hopes mother can come live with him when it is fixed up. His sister Anstis is George Waterman’s wife; see Waterman family letters, below.
1154. Randall, Samuel Jackson, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1885. ALS.
Thanks for flowers and note. Hopes he will have a speedy recovery. Randall is a merchant and politician of Philadelphia, and United States Representative.
1155. Randall, Samuel Jackson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [New York City], July 20, 1885. ALS.
Had a talk with Mr. Dana. I believe him to be your friend. He thinks your book will yield a large profit. Encloses printed obituary of Thomas A. Hendricks by Randall.
1156. Randolph, Edmund, [Richmond, Virginia] to [George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia], June 6, 1786. ALS.
The Governor has shown me your letter, and I believe the suit of the commonwealth properly rests on a decision of Congress, and shall therefore direct it be dismissed. Written before Randolph became governor, on November 7.
1157. Rawdon, [Francis, Marquis of Hastings], Dorington, Leicestershire, England to "My Dear Colonel,” December 19, 1785. ALS.
"I think you have taken every step that prudence could suggest and proper regard to your own dignity permit. Do not … censure yourself as romantic.” A little romance can be a very good quality (discourses for two pages on this). I will talk to the Venetian minister regarding your present purpose. Bronapace[?] is still in Ireland, recovering slowly. Politics go on in a very pettifogging style. Give my respects to Mrs. Stuart. Penciled note on top of first page says, "Hastings (Rawdon)”.
1158. Read, George, Dover, Delaware to Mrs. George Read, New Castle, Delaware, [1763]. ALS.
Arrived safe at Dover. My brother Will and a Mr. Boyd were murdered at the Havanna by Spanish ruffians. I will see you as soon as possible. Addressed to "my dear Getty.” Endorsement on letter says "Received from A. G. Pearce 1833 May 7th”.
1159. Read, George. Warrant for arrest of William Brown, New Castle County, Delaware, March 31, 1781. ADS.
Warrant for arrest [?] of William Brown, New Castle County, to answer Jonathan Rumford and Thomas Rodney of a plea of Trespass on the Case. Bail to be £170 in specie. To [Gen. J.?] Bedford (first name illegible).
1160. Read, William Archibald, Plaquemine, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Point Isabel, Mexico, August 25, 1847. ALS.
With envelope. Weather, muddy roads, health of Butler’s family, news of friends. "I observe you are on the move to join the old General.” Strange times: Americans though successful wish to stay their hand; Mexico though defeated refuses to accept favors though false pride.
1161. Reed, Thomas Brackett, New York City to Mrs. Morris Patterson Ferris, Dobbs Ferry, New York, November 29, 1899. LS.
Regrets it will not be possible to address the Society of Daughters of the American Revolution on December 14th. Reed is a United States Congressmen from Maine.
1162. Reedy, William Marion. St. Louis, Missouri to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 19, 1910.
On letterhead of The Mirror, "Reedy’s Paper,” Reedy as editor and proprietor. Sends a letter from Theodore Dreiser regarding [John] Carter [the enclosure is no. 474]. Hopes Carter will be able to resist the temptation Dreiser offers. Has received an avalanche of publicity connected with the appeal for his pardon. Have Carter communicate with me: I think I still owe him money.
1163. Revolution Club, Edinburgh, Scotland. Admission of Alexander Reid as a member, November 11, 1788.
Certificate of admission, stating Reid’s vows of gratitude for the rescue of Great Britain and Ireland from Popery and Slavery by William and Mary, and the further security of religion and liberty by settling of the Crown upon the House of Hanover, and his allegiance to King George III. Signed by Martin Moubray.
1164. Rhode Island. General Assembly. Petition of the Town Council of Providence, October 18, 1725.
Requesting that John Greene of Warwich be empowered to take charge of the estate of Samuel Gorton and discharge Gorton’s debts, since Gorton’s widow (Greene’s sister) is insane. Signed by Richard Waterman (town clerk). With an endorsement by D. Updike for the Assembly that the Town Council nominate someone to act in Greene’s stead.
1165. Rhode Island. General Assembly. Petition of Stephen and Nancy Brown, October 31, 1823.
That Stephen Brown be appointed administrator of the estate of Nancy’s brother John Carpenter, who sailed many years ago in the privateer Blockade and never returned.
1166. Rhode Island. Resolution ratifying Amendment XIII to the Constitution of the United States, February 2, 1865.
Signed by John R. Bartlett, Rhode Island Secretary of State.
1167. Rhodes, Benjamin, New Bern, North Carolina to "Docter Weaterman,” Edenton, North Carolina, March 20, 1778. ALS.
I am well. I have inquired of your essayers[?] Will he deliver the enclosed letter to Mr. Quidell[?] asking him to undertake a suit, and if he is engaged by the other party, will Weaterman employ another attorney for him.
1168. Rhodes, Z[achariah?], Boston, Massachusetts to Zuriel Waterman, Newburyport, Massachusetts, September 21, 1781. ALS.
Describes his health problems, but he is now recovering. Would like Waterman to write to him. Expects to spend the winter in Boston shopkeeping. Handwriting is considerably different from that of Zachariah Rhodes, number 1169.
1169. Rhodes, Zachariah, Boston, Massachusetts to Zuriel Waterman, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, September 15, 1784. ALS.
Sorry about Waterman’s effects being "transported.” My brother Joseph is sailing to Edenton and on his return you will receive your things. Hopes to be able to come to Pawtuxet in two or three weeks. Mentions his brother John.
1170. Richmond Whig, April 17, 1865.
1171. Rickenbacker, Edward Vernon, New York City to George B. Ferry, Southern Pines, North Carolina, May 13, 1944. LS.
On letterhead of Eastern Air Lines, Office of the President (Rickenbacker President and general manager). Thanks for the letter, regrets we did not have a chance to meet.
1172. Robertson, William. Handwritten announcement, June 29, 1810.
"Lord Robertson allows all concerned to see and object to this Locality betwixt, and next calling.”
1173. Rochambeau, Comte de, Williamsburg, Virginia, addressee unknown, June 2, 1782. LS.
Legion de Lauzun informs me we have only grain and forage to last until the 10th. I have ordered them moved to Petersburgh where there is abundant pasture. Will the addressee ("Your excellency”) send an American quartermaster to assist. Addressee may be George Weedon.
1174. Rockwell, A[lmon] F[erdinand], Washington, D.C. to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsvlvania, August 30, 1881. ALS.
"…He is a very sick man; but – he is going to pull through. I feel it. He is tonight holding his own…Keep up your courage and don’t stampede.” Refers to the dying President Garfield.
1175. Rockwell, A[lmon] F[erdinand], Long Branch, New Jersey to David M. Evans, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1881. ALS.
"The scene described in your No. 2[?] is a pure invention, as is also the Mrs. Sargent business…. We are a little more hopeful of the Prest this a.m.” [Garfield died September 19]
1176. Rodgers, John. Washington, D.C. to Caesar Augustus Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware, April 5, 1821. LS.
Informs him of the choice of a full-length figure of an Indian Chief, representing Tamonary, for the figurehead of the 74 Delaware [battleship?] There is no foundation for the rumor Commodore Porter is going to the Pacific. Captain Jones is appointed to command the Constitution.
1177. Rodney, Caesar. Receipt, January 14, 1767. DS.[?].
Issued to John Greer for payment on Greer’s mortgage.
1178. Rodney, Caesar, Dover, Delaware to Donaldson Yeates, n.p. September 12, 1780. LS.
Informs him the Executive Authority approves his (Yeates’ )appointment as Deputy Quarter Master for this State.
1179. Roe, Edward Payson, Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Holland Patent, New York?], August 28, 1886. ALS.
Will probably send my paper from Santa Barbara, California where I am spending the winter. Thank you for the latitude given. Wishes her success.
1180. Rogers, John and Obediah Brown vs. Josiah Hazard. Suit in Providence, Rhode Island, Inferior Court, June term, 1706[?].
Suit by John Rogers and Obediah Brown, merchants in Providence, against Josiah Hazard for money owed to them [from a loan?] and for the value of the use and improvement of their ship Union. Witness A. Fenner, clerk[?]
1181. Rogers, Will, Santa Monica, California to Hamilton Holt, Winter Park, Florida, March 12, 1934. Telegram.
"Thanks for that fine offer but it looks like bad for degrees. Government put too much dependence in em….”
1182. Rogers, Will, Beverly Hills, California to Hamilton Holt, [Winter Park, Florida, circa March 12, 1934]. LS.
Appreciates his fine gesture. Afraid it would defeat its own purpose for an ignorant guy like me to get a degree. Wait until I am an old man and maybe they will have chairs in these colleges for comedians. "We are the funniest Nation in the World to other Nations and yet we look down on our Comedians.”
1183. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, Washington, D.C. to Philip Little, Salem, Massachusetts, October 5, 1917. LS.
The Navy Department does not consider any mirror light or bright substance advisable for use on periscopes. Smoke screens, if used correctly, are considered to be an advantage. Roosevelt is Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
1184. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, Washington, D.C. to Oscar Lee, Lakeland, Florida, June 18, 1935. LS.
Thanks for the letter and William Penn Stamps, which I am glad to add to my collection.
1185. Roosevelt, Theodore, Montauk, New York to J. S. Van Duzer, Horseheads, New York, August 28, 1898. LS.
Unable to accept his invitation.
1186. Roosevelt, Theodore. Oyster Bay, New York to Sidney Low, London, England, August 4, 1899. LS.
On letterhead "State of New York Executive Chamber.” (Roosevelt is Governor of New York.) Enjoyed meeting you and would like to see you again. "…the thing that gave me the keenest pleasure in connection with my regiment is the fact that it is realizing one of my ideals.” War brought England and the United States closer together. Can’t get the article to Low in time for the September number; would a later one do?
1187. Roosevelt, Theodore, Albany, New York to Henry Lincoln, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 3, 1900. LS.
On letterhead, "State of New York Executive Chamber.” I don’t think anything can be done the along the lines you suggest. "…Blessed are they that expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed.” If I am not reelected, I will be satisfied with my two years of honorable service; if I am reelected, I will be pleased, for there are still things I want to do. "Further ahead than that I do not look.”
1188. Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Cyrus Northrop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 11, 1901. LS.
With envelope. On letterhead, "The Vice President’s Chamber.” Unable to speak at the University of Minnesota commencement. Has had to refuse a great volume of such requests.
1189. Roosevelt, Theodore, Minneapolis, Minnesota to "The Mail Carriers of Minneapolis," September 3, 1901. LS.
On letterhead The Northwestern Miller. Thanks for the beautiful flowers you sent me. Theodore Roosevelt appeared and spoke at Minnesota State Fair, September 2, 1901. Four days later, President McKinley is shot.
1190. Roosevelt, Theodore, Buffalo, New York to J. H. Ostrander, Chicago, Illinois, September 7, 1901. LS.
"…thank you for writing me. Everything is all right.”
1191. Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Robert Bridges, New York City, August 18, 1906. LS.
On letterhead The White House. Thanks for book by Jesse Lynch Williams.
1192. Roosevelt, Theodore. Invitation to the Misses [Mary Butler and Elizabeth Brigham?] Ladd, February 6, 1908.
With envelope. Printed invitation to White House reception.
1193. Roosevelt, Theodore, Washington, D.C. to Horace Greeley Knowles, n.p., January 15, 1909. LS.
On letterhead The White House. I told your friends I had the power to appoint you only until March 4th; after that it is up to Mr. Taft and I am not making any suggestions as to who is to stay. The appointment up to March 4th is to relieve you of the stigma of retirement. Knowles is minister to Nicaragua.
1194. Roosevelt, Theodore, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, October 31, 1911. LS.
On letterhead "The Outlook, Office of Theodore Roosevelt. "That is mighty nice of you and Mr. Butler. I appreciate it and thank you for having telegraphed.”
1195. Roosevelt, Theodore, New York City to James P. Murphy, San Francisco, California, December 30, 1914. LS.
Thanks for your kind letter regarding my article on "Our Responsibility in Mexico.” Roosevelt has been occasionally writing and lecturing since retiring from the Presidency.
1196. Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 27, 1915. LS.
Thanks for sending clippings. In 1915 Roosevelt is trying to rouse the United States to enter World War I.
1197. Roosevelt, Theodore Jr., Washington, D.C. to John R. Joslyn, Geneva, New York, May 7, 1923. LS.
On letterhead Navy Department, Assistant Secretary’s Office. Glad you liked my speech at Albany. Interested in what you say regarding your relationship with father [in 1884] when you were editor of the Buffalo News.
1198. Root, Elihu, New York City to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 29, 1921.
"I am living in serene confidence that the revolt of which you speak does not extend to the Indian River, Florida.”
1199. Ross, George, [Lancaster, Pennsylvania?] to A[rthur] St. Clair, n.p., [circa 1778?]. ALS.
Robert Black has applied to me for part of the tract that the John Hazlett family lived on. He informs me you have the field in oats. Is it all right with you to have him settle there and you take this year’s oat crop?
1200. Rubinstein, Anton Gregor [St. Petersburg, Russia?], addressee unknown, [June 1859]. LS. In French. Includes translation.
Send me the names of the pieces you wish sung at my concert. Stockhausen (for a duo) and Mr. Klindworth (for piano accompaniment) will be available to you if you want them. Madame Hayes will sing.
1201. Rush, Benjamin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to James McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, August 12, 1800. ALS.
Introduces Mr. Harrison, who wants to try his fortune in Baltimore and would like advice and/ or assistance from McHenry. Congratulations on "recovering your freedom and independence by retiring to private life.” His comments imply that he thinks politics petty and contentious. Rush is a Philadelphia physician, signer of the Declaration of Independence. McHenry is recently retired as United States Secretary of War.
1202. Rush, Richard, Sydenham [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to John Kintzing Kane, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], December 19, 1856. ALS.
Unable to accept invitation to a dinner for Mr. Buchanan; much expression of his regret. Rejoices at Buchanan’s election. I have read your son’s work, the Arctic Explorations. Mentions Ingersoll’s African Slavery in America.
1203. Rusk, Thomas Jefferson, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1848. ALS.
Gives the name of the Attorney General of Texas, but don’t know but what the new Governor will appoint another one. Rusk is United States Senator from Texas.
1204. Rutgers, N[icholas?] G[ouverneur?] and Jonathan Laurence[?], Port of New York City. Certification of inspection of cargo, November 13, 1801. DS.
Certifies that, as two of the wardens of the Port of New York, at the request of Mssrs. Baker and English, they have inspected the cargo in the brig Friendship and found it damaged.
1205. Rutledge, Edward, Charleston, South Carolina . Bond of indebtedness to Hannah Heyward, September 10, 1795. ADS.
To Hannah Heyward from Rutledge, for £1200 which he owes her. Endorsed on back with notations of different payments, until paid in full in 1827. Rutledge is a Charleston lawyer, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of South Carolina 1798-1800.
1206. Rutledge, John, Camden, South Carolina to Thomas Burke, n.p., September 3, 1781. LS.
Richard Sutton, who had plundered from some of the inhabitants of this state, is arrested by General Sumter, but forcibly released by Mr. Matthew Locke. He cannot conceive under what authority Mr. Locke acted. Fears Sutton will dispose of the plundered property in North Carolina before he can be caught. Requests Burke to deliver him up to his pursuers if caught there. General Green marched for the Congaree on the 26th August, but the enemy retreated toward Monks Corner. Sorry to hear the Tories are rising in your state. The Georgians have elected a government and hope to push back the enemy. I propose to call a legislature as soon as the Charlestown and St. Augustine prisoners arrive. Rutledge is president (i.e., governor) of South Carolina. Burke is governor of North Carolina, and soon after this letter is written is seized by the Tories.
1207. St. Clair, Arthur, [Yorktown, Virginia] to George Weedon, [Gloucester, Virginia], October 21, 1781. ALS.[?].
Deliver the horse[es] of Tarleton’s Corps to the Quartermaster. Can’t determine from the inhabitants’ claims who they belong to. The boat taken by the troops does not belong to the French and should be left at Gloucester for now. Anxious for the prisoners to be marched [anxious to get them inland so they can’t be recaptured if the British fleet appears].
1208. St. John, James Augustus, London, England to the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshall of England [Bernard Edward Howard, 12th Duke], [London?, England], [May? 1838]. ALS.
Would like to obtain a seat in Westminster Abby at Her Majesty’s [Queen Victoria’s] coronation, if possible.
1209. St. Paul, Minnesota. Signatures, [circa 1885-1886].
Signatures of St. Paul citizens, apparently in support of John W. Willis for some office.
1210. Saintsbury, George Edward Bateman, Edinburgh, Scotland to [Edwin Francis Edgett], Boston, Massachusetts, August 15, 1910. ALS.
Nearly illegible. Commenting on the Transcript’s review of one his works. Edgett is literary editor of the Boston Transcript.
1211. Sala, George Augustus Henry, Rome, Italy to E. Partington, n.p., November 29, 1883. ALS.
Pleased to comply with his request [for an autograph?]. Sala is an English journalist and author.
1212. Salem, Massachusetts: Meeting-house. Deed to pew, October 27, 1769.
Deed for Pew number 60, to Clark-Gayton Pickman, for £36. Signed by Nathaniel Ropes, John Nutting, William Browne, Benjamin Pickman Jr., and deacon John Bickford, with signatures of witnesses Joseph Bowditch and Benjamin Harding.
1213. Salisbury, Robert Cecil, Marquess of, London,, England to Isaac Myer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 9. 1887. LS.
He has laid before the Queen the copy of Myer’s work on the Waterloo Medal which Myer wished presented to her, and she accepts with thanks.
1214. Saward, George, London, England to Samuel Finley Breese Morse, Arroyo, Puerto Rico, January 15, 1858 [i.e., 1859]. ALS.
On letterhead Atlantic Telegraph Company (Seward is Secretary); year is mis-dated. Mr. Field did not, previous to the election of the Honorary Directors, say Morse is hostile to the Atlantic telegraph. He did say that differences among opposing telegraph companies in the United States had led Amos Kendall [Morse’s agent] to oppose the Atlantic Telegraph Company in the United States. No further work has been done on the cable [from England?] lately. Mr. Henley has been working on some electrical apparatus [for cable-laying?]. The government has been dragging its feet.
1215. Scammell, Alexander, West Point, New York to Horatio Gates, [Newport, Rhode Island?], November 2, 1779. ALS.
Letter of recommendation for Captain Dexter, Second Rhode Island Regiment.
1216. Schall, Thomas David, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 1934. LS.
Mimeographed form letter, signed. Acknowledges receipt of Ford’s recent letter.
1217. Schradieck, Henry, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 7, 1887. Autograph.
Two lines of handwritten musical notations, salutation (illegible), signature, place and date.
1218. Schurz, Carl, Washington, D.C. to John B. Babcock, n.p., undated. Autograph.
Prussian-born politician (Republican), Civil War officer, newspaper editor. Secretary of the Interior.
1219. Schurz, Carl. Franked envelope addressed to E.W. Sate[?], Lowell, Massachusetts, undated.
Addressee’s name is nearly illegible.
1220. Schurz, Carl, Washington, D.C. to John B. Babcock, n.p., March 1, 1875. ALS.
Best wishes for Babcock’s fair, to be held in aid of the Mercantile Literary Fund.
1221. Schuyler, Philip John, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, [Albany, New York], February 24, 1791. ALS.
Proposes to leave a week from today, gives possible travel arrangements, hopes to see her by the end of that week. "The Bank bill is still with the president, and tomorrow a conference is to be held upon the excise bill.”
1222. Scollard, Clinton, Clinton, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, July 18, 1887. ALS.
With envelope. Is sending her a copy of his Centennial poem. Regrets the huge crowd prevented his attending Mrs. Cleveland’s reception. Clintonians will remember the kindness of those who by their presence honored its "day of days.” Encloses newspaper clipping of poem "Centennial Ode, 1787-1887.”
1223. [Scott, Sir Walter]. Three fragments in Scott's handwriting, and anecdotes of Scott, undated.
1224. Scott, Sir Walter. Untitled poem in Scott's handwriting, undated.
1225. Scott, Sir Walter, Edinburgh, Scotland to N. E. Leyd, London, England, June 3, [1825]. ALS.
Thanks for your letter informing me of the "valuable curiosities.” Hopes for the family’s sake they do not go at too low a rate. My house is already fitted up at considerable expense and I can’t afford the present prices of antiques. Won’t be in London anyway.
1226. [Scott, Sir Walter]. Invitation to his funeral, from Walter Scott, Melrose, Scotland to Robert Reid, Lowood [Edinburgh?, Scotland], September 22, 1832. LS.
From the son of poet Sir Walter Scott.
1227. [Scott, Sir Walter]. Announcement of the death of his son, Charles Scott, to Robert Reid, Portobello, Scotland, December 27, 1841.
1228. [Scott, Walter]. Invitation to his funeral, from Walter Scott Lockhart, Melrose, Scotland to Robert Reid, Portobello, Scotland, April 28, 1847. LS.
The funeral is of Sir Walter Scott’s son. Walter Scott Lockhart is the son of Sir Walter Scott’s daughter Sophia and John Gibson Lockhart.
1229. Scott, Winfield, Elizabethtown, New Jersey to Joseph Blunt, n.p., August 23, 1839. ALS.
Humorous invitation for a weekend visit. "A slight indisposition” prevented him from [attending the Clay reception] at Trenton. "For Sunday, I promise you two good sermons and one indifferent dinner.” Can Blunt bring "that ci-devant Loco Foco,” Charles L. Livingston, with- him? They may have some chess or three-handed whist, but Blunt must bring the cards. Scott in 1839-1840 is being spoken of as a Whig nominee for President, largely by enemies of Henry Clay.
1230. Scott, Winfield, Washington, D.C. to Benjamin Franklin Butler, [near Annapolis, Maryland], April 25, 1861. ALS.
If Butler is not too far from Annapolis, he should consider himself its temporary commander, and string out a regiment along the railroad to keep communications open for troops and travelers to Washington. Recommends the points to be occupied. Send spare troops to Washington. The Civil War had started April 12.
1231. Scottish National Museum of Antiquities, Edinburgh, Scotland to George Atkins, Chudleigh, England, May 17, 1895. Printed letter.
Printed letter of thanks for a gift, signed by Joseph Anderson, assistant secretary.
1232. [Searing], Laura Catherine Redden, Mystic River, Connecticut to Miss Safford, n.p., December 12, 1873. ALS.
Tell Mr. Hurlbut the subscriber will be communicated with by me. My illness and the need to revise the list of addresses has caused delays in subscribers [receiving?] their copies. She is on the staff of the New York Mail.
1233. Seaver, Lyman Hunt, Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph Warren Seaver, Pembroke, New York, September 10, 1839. ALS.
Describes a journey from Darien, New York through the Great Lakes to Milwaukee. Comments on topographical features and land, the lakes, hiring a house in Milwaukee and their domestic arrangements. He starts tomorrow for Turtle Prairie. Long letter.
1234. Seaver, Lyman Hunt, Delavan, Wisconsin to Joseph Warren Seaver, Pembroke, New York, October 13, 1839. ALS.
Posted from Turtle Creek Post Office, Wisconsin Territory. His family’s move to Turtle Creek, his finances and unfinished business affairs in New York. Descriptions of nature and the fine quality of the soil. Prices of farm produce. Arrangements he has made to accumulate livestock and food supply. Villages of Beoit and Rockford. You should send DeWitt this fall to select land for you, and tell all our friends about it. Long letter.
1235. Seaver, Lyman Hunt, Turtle Creek, Wisconsin to Joseph Warren Seaver, Corfu, New York, December 18, 1839. ALS.
Their activities in getting settled, gathering provisions and supplies, starting work on the farm. Answers several of his brother’s questions regarding the area and people. Expounds on how his brother will prosper if he moves to Wisconsin. Healthiness of the country. Tells him what arrangements he should make if he wants to come to Wisconsin. His family’s health. Long letter.
1236. Seaver, Lyman Hunt, Turtle Creek, Wisconsin to William Seaver, Batavia, New York, January 29, 1839 [i.e., 1840]. ALS.
Discusses his health, hauling logs [and railroad ties?], weather and snow. Doesn’t expect Walter will come this spring, and suggests ways they could help him manage it.
1237. [Selassie, Haile]. Engraved invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gile, St. Louis Park, Minnesota to attend a dinner in his honor, June 9, 1954.
With envelope. Selassie is emperor of Ethiopia.
1238. Sergeant, John, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to Eli Kirk Price, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], April 8, 1846. ALS.
We should have a meeting: something has occurred which worries me.
1239. Sevier, Ambrose Hundley, Washington, D. C. to [Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], December 23, 1847. ALS.
Gives name and residence of the United States District Attorney for Arkansas. Sevier is United States Senator from Arkansas.
1240. Sewall, H[enry?], n.p. to Henry Jackson, Gulph, New York, June 13, 1778. LS.
I do not yet have muster rolls for your regiment, though I have sent repeatedly for them. Sewall is a First Lieutenant and Deputy Muster Master.
1241. Seward, William Henry, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 6, 1850. ALS.
General Hamilton has left the service. Tells Stackhouse where he can contact James A. and John C. Hamilton. Seward is United States Senator from New York.
1242. Seward, William Henry, Auburn, New York to Charles Duncan Gilfillan, [St. Paul, Minnesota], May 13, 1857. ALS.
He is obliged to remain home due to the pressure of long-neglected business and therefore can’t look into "your new and flourishing territory.” He is pleased to observe you are "so zealously engaged in the cause of Justice and Freedom.”
1243. Shandy, Tristram [pseud.], Vienna [fictitious name, Rhode Island] to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, May 12, 1791. ALS.
There are incidents in Judge Robinson’s conduct which if closely inspected would reduce his popularity considerably. Is it politic to divulge them to Judge Potter and Robinson’s enemies? But if I do it and am found out, it would expose me to the fury and revenge of Robinson and friends. The incidents are not yet publicly discussed. If you think proper, I will relate them in my next letter. Proposes fictitious names to be used when writing and when discussing various people. The author’s identity has not been determined.
1244. [Shaw, Henry Wheeler]. Quotation signed: "Josh Billings,” undated.
Shaw is a humorist.
1245. [Shaw, Henry Wheeler], New York City. Quotation signed: "Josh Billings,” August 15, 1871.
1246. Shelden[?], J[ames?], Richmond, Rhode Island to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, October 1, 1790. ALS.
To George Waterman for the Town of Cranston. A formal appeal for support for his selection as United States Congressman from Rhode Island, with a statement of support of proposed amendments to the Constitution. Mentions the previous care he has taken in his constituents’ interests.
1247. Sheridan, Philip Henry, Washington, D. C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., February 16, 1886. ALS.
With envelope. Envelope headed "Headquarters Army of the United States.” Conveys Mrs. Sheridan’s thanks for Miss Cleveland’s invitation. Regrets illness prevents her acceptance. Sheridan is general-in-chief of the United States Army.
1248. Sherman, Cecilia S[tewart], [Washington, D.C.] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], January 5, 1886. ALS.
Will be pleased to assist at her reception.
1249. Sherman, John, Washington, D.C. to James Atkins, Savannah, Georgia, January 8, 1878. LS.
On letterhead of Treasury Department. Approves the nomination of Charles Habersham for temporary duty at Savannah as Inspector of Customs on board the British bark [i.e., barque] James Peake. Addressed to Atkins as Collector of Customs.
1250. Sherman, John, Washington, D.C. to Mark Deloss Flower, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 12, 1879. LS.
Notification of appointment as custodian of the Government Building at St. Paul, without compensation. Addressed to him as Deputy Collector of Customs.
1251. Sherman, Roger, New Milford, Connecticut to Oliver Wolcott, [Litchfield County, Connecticut]. October 5, 1752. ALS.
Requesting release (temporary) of the estate taken by Wolcott from Daniel Averil by order from William Sherman. Wolcott is county sheriff; Sherman held various local offices.
1252. Sherman, William Tecumseh, undated. Autographed photograph.
1253. Sherman, William Tecumseh, Memphis, Tennessee to David Dixon Porter, Cairo, Illinois, November 8, 1862. ALS.
Captain Selfridge will be allowed to select 200 Negroes from the fort gang, if he will transport "a due proportion of their families” to Cairo also, as Sherman can’t take care of those left behind.
1254. Sherman, William Tecumseh, Big Black River, Mississippi to [Stephen Carr] Lyford, Washington, D.C., September 26, 1863. ALS.
Can’t imagine why General Ripley should not want to see Lyford promoted, unless he is jealous of him going to another command. There should be a good ordnance officer with each Army Corps in the field, since their knowledge would be useful in battle. I wish I had one. Describes his frustration at the delay that has occurred in getting his artillery repaired and overhauled, and many batteries are not getting it done as a result. Would suggest that the Ordnance Department pay more attention to arms in the field rather than at the arsenals. If you want a field of action, let me know. Long letter.
1255. Sherman, William Tecumseh, Hickory Hill [South Carolina] to John Gray Foster, [Savannah, Georgia], February 1, 1865. ALS.
Letterhead: "Headquarters, Military Division of the Mississippi.” I can’t modify the orders giving General Saxton charge of recruiting blacks, since Secretary Stanton thinks both you and I are inimical to the policy of arming them. If Slocum has to wait for provisions it will be dead loss. Get the Railroad broken back to the Edisto as soon as the enemy lets go.
1256. Shutz, J. H., [Richmond, Virginia] to [Jefferson] Davis, Richmond, Virginia, April 17, 1863. ADfS.
Sorry to hear of your illness, I will serve you in any way I can, I am sending flowers. I have been to see Mr. Roane[?] in regard to his petition which I presented to you. Would appreciate your acting on it as soon as you feel able.
1257. Silliman, Benjamin, New Haven, Connecticut to Alexander Dallas Bache, n.p., September 22, 1863. ALS.
Letterhead: Office of Silliman’s Journal [The American Journal of Science and Arts]. Regrets he can’t accept Bache’s invitation to nomadic life. Can’t get away from business and their son is sick. Comments on Rosencrans and Dalgren. Silliman is a faculty member at Yale Scientific School, and editor of the American Journal of Science.
1258. Silliman, Gold Selleck, Newport, Rhode Island to Peter Ayrault, Charleston, South Carolina, February 19, 1805. ALS.
Writing as administrator of the estate of William Shaw regarding money possibly still owed by Ayrault to Shaw. If Ayrault has not yet paid the money, will he turn it over to Silliman so it can go into the common fund for the estate, to pay creditors.
1259. Simms, William Gilmore, Midway, South Carolina to Alexander Dallas Bache, [Washington, D.C.], February 25, 1859. ALS.
Encloses an editorial he wrote for a Charleston paper, and hopes Bache will be pleased with it. Simms is an author of poetry and fiction with Southern settings.
1260. Sims, William Sowden, Newport, Rhode Island to Alfred C. Meyer, Highland Park, Illinois, April 22, 1924. LS.
With envelope. I declined to receive the DSM after the war; gives reference to a printed explanation of why. War books are a drug on the market and writing them is a waste of time. Admiral Sims commanded American naval operations in European waters during World War I.
1261. Sinclair, Gregg Manners, Honolulu, Hawaii to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Wayzata, Minnesota, June 27, 1949. LS.
Thanks for the copy of Israel Putnam’s letter; enjoyed visiting with Ford.
1262. Sinclair, Gregg Manners, Honolulu, Hawaii to Harlow C. Richardson, Champlin, Minnesota, July 6, 1949. LS.
Thanks for clippings. Enjoyed visiting Allyn K. Ford and seeing his wonderful collection.
1263. Skinker, John, [King George County, Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 18, 1781. LS.
I have formed the young men of the county into three companies. Sends returns. I hear the enemy have gone to sea. The bearer will wait for the rum you promised to send to the county militia. I shall continue here until you discharge us.
1264. Slattery, Charles Lewis, Faribault, Minnesota to Mrs.[Henry Benjamin] Whipple, n.p, [1907]. ALS.
Thanks for the salary check and for the gardener. He has accepted an honorary degree given on account of his book from Dean Hodges. Slattery is dean of the Episcopal Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, Faribault.
1265. Slave-Trade. "Constitution of a Society for abolishing The Slave-Trade with Several Acts of the Legislatures of the States of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, for that Purpose.” Providence, Rhode Island, 1789. Printed.
1266. Slavery. J. L. McKenna, Loudon County, Virginia to Francis Preston Blair, Washington, D.C.: Notice to be placed in the Washington Globe offering reward for return of two runaway slaves, June 20, n.y. ALS.
A $200 reward for the return of Charles Cook and Joe Cook, with a description of them.
1267. Slavery. Bill of sale for a Negro boy sold by Francis Akeley, Boston, Massachusetts to Increase Sumner, Roxbury, Massachusetts, February 22, 1762. DS.
Sale of Negro boy George for £8, to be held as a slave for life.
1268. Slavery. Bill of sale for a Negro girl sold by Benjamin Williams, Bertie County, North Carolina to Elisabeth Hyman, Bertie County, North Carolina, April 30, 1795. ADS.
Sale of Negro girl named Bett for $160 Spanish dollars.
1269. Slavery. Bill of sale for a Negro girl sold by Major Wyatt, Middlesex [County, Virginia?] to Joseph Janey, December 18, 1806. DS.
Sale of Negro girl named Cornbore(?), circa seven years old, for £55. With three transfers of ownership on the back, one to R. D. Shepherd of New Orleans.
1270. Slavery. Bill of sale for a Negro girl sold by Samuel Sprigg, Ohio County, Virginia to[Michel] Doradon Bringier, St. James Parish, Louisiana, April 13, 1822. Copy.
Copy filled in by hand on a printed form. Sale of Negress slave named Darkey, sixteen years old, for $520.
1271. Slavery. Ship's manifest listing Negroes to be transported on the brig Uncas, Alexandria, Virginia, October 30, 1833.
Signed certification that the listed Negroes have not been imported into United States since 1808, and are held as slaves under United States laws. Signed by John Armfield, owner of the slaves, and Joseph C. Moore, master of the brig Uncas. With a list of 92 slaves, giving age, size, and color; consigned to Isaac Franklin, New Orleans.
1272. Slavery. Receipt for purchase of two Negro slaves, from E. C. Richardson, Richmond, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, n.p., August 1835. DS.
Purchase of slaves named Sally and Mary for $650.
1273. Slavery. Bill of sale for a Negro man sold by Richard C[hichester?] Mason, Fairfax County, Virginia to Edward George Washington Butler, Louisiana, August 10, 1835. ADS.
Sale a of mulatto man named Jesse for $480.57-2/3, endorsed by George Wise (notary) and Bernard Hove (mayor of Alexandria).
1274. Slavery. Receipt for $300 for manumission of Jane Brown, from Duff Green, n.p. to John Brown, n.p., December 10, 1838. ADS.
1275. Slidell, John, Saratoga Springs, New York to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, July 10, 1846. ALS.
With envelope. Glad you think favorably of my Mexican correspondence. Regret I did not know you wanted to take part in military affairs, or I would have interceded for you. Slidell is United States minister to Mexico to adjust problems of Texas annexation.
1276. Slidell, John, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, February 18, 1855. ALS.
With envelope. Dr. Butler and I wrote to the President strongly urging your son’s appointment and he has a good chance of getting a commission if the new regiment is organized. The letter refers to E. G. W. Butler, Jr. who apparently did not get his commission then. Slidell is United States Senator from Louisiana.
1277. Slidell, John, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, January 31, 1856. ALS.
With envelope. I delivered your message to [illegible] Cooper. Your wishes regarding your post office have been carried out. Your son left here a few days ago, sailing by the Baltic [E. G. W. Butler, Jr. going to his post as Secretary of Legations at Berlin.].
1278. Slidell, John, New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, November 16, 1857. ALS.
With envelope. Glad Van Buren supports the cause of Union and Constitution. Pleased with the recent election giving Moore a majority of eight thousand. We have a majority of at least twenty reliable men. We may have some trouble in the House. I leave tomorrow for Washington. Written at New Orleans but postmarked Washington.
1279. Slidell, John, New Orleans, Louisiana to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, November 6, 1858. ALS.
With envelope. Am sending you a copy of the Pacific Railroad Reports. Glad you sacrificed your personal feelings to party allegiance in voting for Davidson. Governor Walker is expected here, and I hope he can explain his course in Kansas.
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M31651280. Smith, Alfred Emanuel, Albany, New York to John R. Joslyn, Geneva, New York, [1923]. LS.
Thanks for letter regarding the Muller-Gage Repeal. The Miller-Gage act, passed in 1921, provided for state enforcement of the Volstead (prohibition) Act. Repealed June 1, 1923.
1281. Smith, Annie Roswell, n.p., to [Robert Underwood Johnson], n.p., June 24, 1891. ALS.
Sends Mr. Roswell-Smith’s congratulations for the honor conferred on [Johnson] recognizing his efforts in the copyright bill. Glad Mrs. Johnson is well. Handwritten note on bottom of letter is identified as the writing of Robert Underwood Johnson. The writer as Annie Ellsworth chose the first message over Morse’s telegraph.
1282. Smith, Charles L., New York City to John Joseph Pershing, France, November 19, 1918. LS.
Typed carbon copy, with original signature. Addressed to Pershing as commander-in-chief, American Expeditionary Forces in France. Offers support in securing the nomination for the next presidency and wants sanction from him to use his name in organizing throughout the United States.
1283. Smith, Donald Alexander, Montreal, Canada to Jason W. Cooper, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 6, 1893. LS.
Accepts an invitation to a dinner being given for James J. Hill to celebrate completion of the Great Northern Railway to the Pacific coast. To Cooper as chairman of the committee arranging the dinner.
1284. Smith, Francis Hopkinson. Page of manuscript for "Caleb West,” undated.
In extremely delicate condition. Handwritten in pencil. Smith is an artist, author, engineer and contractor in New York City.
1285. Smith, Francis Ormond Jonathan, New York City to Amos Kendall, n.p., February 4, 1852. ALS.
In extremely delicate condition. Discussing terms for exchanging (Smith’s) interest in [the telegraph in] California in exchange for "your principal’s” claim on the New York and E. Line. Estimates the value of the NY and E line [or construction costs].
1286. Smith, Goldwin, Toronto, Canada to Charles Woodruff Shields, Princeton, New Jersey, October 5, 1896. ALS.
Accepts Shields’ invitation to be his guest during Princeton University’s 150th anniversary celebration.
1287. S[mith], H[enry], Providence, Rhode Island to William Shattuck n.p., July 5, 1797. ALS.
There must be some mistake in Shattuck’s interpretation of the agreement, as Smith never contemplated paying Mr. Barrett the whole bill, but only the remainder after Shattuck satisfied him for $1710 of it.
1288. Smith, Henry, Providence, Rhode Island to Clifford Crowninshield, n.p., November 21, 1797. ALS.
Hopes ship and cargo have been delivered to Crowninshield. It should definitely be American, unless the "Damned English and Damned French Rascals” have claimed it. Requests that Crowninshield purchase him some things. If Crowninshield loses our properties in the ship etc., apply to Thomas Dickason & Co. for money.
1289. Smith, H[enry, Providence, Rhode Island], to John Brown, n.p., September 27, 1798. ALS.
Regarding sale [or purchase] of a ship, the George Washington; money owed Brown by Smith which until the sale of ship and cargo he is not able to pay. Means to close his business with honor.
1290. Smith, Henry and Stephen Olney, Providence, Rhode Island. Agreement, October 24, 1798.
Handwritten document, signed by Olney but not by Smith. Olney agrees to bring Smith 80-120 cords of building stone, to the south part of Federal Plain, at 80 schillings per cord.
1291. Smith, John T., Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, January 8, 1845. ALS.
Will send map of Texas as soon as he can get one. Smith is a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.
1292. Smith, M[eriwether], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 27, 1781. ALS.
Thinks Morgan’s success will lead to greater events, and hopes the Virginians will soon end the campaign against Cornwallis and Arnold. The capture of part of Commodore Hood’s fleet by Count d’Estaing is "of utmost importance,” if true.
1293. Smith, Samuel Francis. Autographed copy of the poem, "America,” 1832.
Smith is a Baptist minister, editor , hymnist from Massachusetts.
1294. Somers, Sim[on], Nolands Ferry, [Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia , July 24, 1781. ALS.
Encloses a return of stores, and comments on management of it and future transactions.
1295. Somers, Sim[on], Nolands Ferry, [Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia , August 12, 1781. ALS.
Regarding movements of supplies and stores.
1296. Sothern, Edward Hugh, [New York City, addressee illegible], undated. ALS.
Sends return ticket. Enjoyed visit with her and husband. Addressee may be Julia Marlowe.
1297. Sousa, John Philip. Autograph on four bars of "The Stars and Stripes Forever," 1929.
1298. Southey, Charles Cuthbert, Cockermouth, England, addressee unknown, March 26, 1850. ALS.
Complies with request for an autograph of his father Robert Southey, English poet, and man of letters.
1299. Spanish American War poster, circa 1898.
"Read the Minneapolis Tribune for the Latest and Best War News,” with picture of a soldier firing a cannon and motto "Remember the Maine.”
1300. Spinner, Francis Elias, Washington, D.C. to J[ames] Johnson, Savannah, Georgia, August 30, 1867. LS.
Sends certificate of deposit for $1773. Spinner is United States Treasurer. Johnson is Savannah collector of customs.
1301. Sprague, Lucian C., Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 30, 1948. LS.
With envelope. Would be pleased to have Ford call on him to renew their acquaintance and discuss the Sons of the American Revolution.
1302. Spruance, Presley, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1847. ALS.
Complies with request for his signature. Spruance is a United States Senator from Delaware.
1303. Stackhouse, Powell. Receipt signed by Maria Gordon, New York for money received of Powell Stackhouse from the estate of Martha Stackhouse, December 15, 1825.
1304. Stackhouse, Powell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Westtown School, January 10, 1840. ALS.
Approves of his progress in school. Improvement of educational opportunities since he is a boy. Joys to parents of having wise and educated children.
1305. [Stackhouse, Powell]. Memoranda listing the names of United States senators and cabinet members, [1847-1848]. 2 items.
1306. Stackhouse, Powell, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to Emily S[harpless] Townsend, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], October 9, 1847. ANS.
Returns a small sum of money he owed her, with interest.
1307. Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, Tenafly, New Jersey to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 24, 1886. ALS.
With envelope. Apologizes for misrepresentations of her opinions in the press. She sincerely respects Cleveland for her activities and her dignity and good taste as First Lady.
1308. Stanton, H[enry] T[hompson], Frankfort, Kentucky to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1885. ALS.
With envelope. On letter with crest of Kentucky Geological Survey. Comments on her book and mentions his.
1309. Stassen, Harold Edward, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 16, 1939. LS.
With envelope. On letterhead of Stassen as Governor of Minnesota. Thanks for letter and article.
1310. Stassen, Harold Edward, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 26, 1946. LS.
With envelope. Thanks for letter.
1311. Stedman, Edmund[?] C[larence?], New York City to [Rose Elizabeth Cleveland], New York City, December 14, 1887. ALS.
Addressed "Dear Cousin Rose.” Laura will meet you tomorrow; George Parsons Lathrop will make his box available to you to see his play "Elaine”; characterizes Colonel T. W. Higginson. Stedman is a poet, contributor to literary magazines, and a stock broker.
1312. Stephenson, George, Long Benton, Northumberland, England. Petition, endorsed by Robert Peel, January 31, 1822. DS.
He petitions for royal letters patent for improvements in steam engines which he has invented. With endorsement signed by Robert Peel, Whitehall, referring it to the solicitor general. Also with an affidavit signed by Stephenson. Stephenson is one of the inventors and improvers of steam engines.
1313. Steuart, James. Signature, 1739.
Writing to his brother, whom he calls "My Lord,” and "Your Lordship.”
1314. Steuben, Frederick William, Baron von, Cabin Point, Virginia to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], January 16, 1781. LS.
The enemy is marching toward Smithfield to establish himself in the lower counties. March with all the militia under your command to Williamsburg.
1315. Steuben, Frederick William, Baron von, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, [Fredericksburg, Virginia], January 20, 1781. LS.
The enemy evidently means to take the post at Portsmouth, but for the defense of Fredericksburg you should discharge the militia from some of the counties so they can turn out to oppose a move in that direction. The other militia should proceed to Williamsburg under General Muhlenberg. Arms should be readied for the militia, if possible.
1316. Steuben, Frederick William, Baron von, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 28, 1781. LS.
I want all the militia under your command immediately discharged, because of the expense of keeping them, but in such a manner that they can be called together at a minute’s warning. If the enemy moves toward Fredericksburg, they will be called in again, and you should collect 1000 stand of arms in readiness for them.
1317. Steuben, Frederick William, Baron von, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 1, 1781. LS.
Discharge the militia from Orange and Spotsylvania counties. Divisions for the next tour of duty should be in constant readiness. Not going to be able to supply arms from here.
1318. Stueben, Frederick William, Baron von, Chesterfield [County], Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 22, [1781]. LS.
Form the two regiments of militia as soon as possible, and march to Hanover Court House. Steuben is going to a lead force of 500 [Continentals?] and 500 militia to join General Greene.
1319. Steuben, Frederick William, Baron von, Richmond, Virginia to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 29, [1781]. LS.
Cornwallis is retreating [north from Wilmington?] toward Cross Creek. General Greene’s force is not large enough to harm him, and the Council has rejected my plan. Do the best you can with what you have.
1320. Steuben, Frederick William, Baron von, Coles Ferry, Virginia, to [Jethro] Sumner, North Carolina, June 12, 1781. LS.
I have heard nothing from Greene since he ordered me to join him. I wrote yesterday to the county lieutenants on this side of the James River of the necessity of calling out every man that can be armed, but fear the force will be inadequate if Cornwallis crosses the James. The sooner you can join me the better. The arms I ordered have not arrived and I fear were waylaid by the militia.
1321. Stevenson, Robert Louis, n.p. to Mrs. Ehrich, n.p., undated. ALS.
He is in bed sick. "Though I have never written to thank you, I have been punishing your cakes.”
1322. Stewart, Walter, Camp Goods Bridge [Virginia?] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 27, 1781. ALS.
Thanks for your kind attentions to me. I is not wounded, but bloodied from riding a wounded horse. That is the most severe fire I is ever in. The enemy is at Portsmouth, but don’t know where he plans to go. Allyn K. Ford’s file notes that this refers to the Battle of Green Spring.
1323. Stimson, Henry Lewis, New York City to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 23, 1915. LS.
Knows of no organization established to promote Senator Root’s nomination [for presidency], nor has Root encouraged the idea. Let me know what would be involved in furnishing you with the requisite number of Senator Davenport’s speech. I feel Mr. Root’s personal wish is to keep out.
1324. Stirling, William Alexander, Elizabeth, New Jersey to Captain [William?] Rogers, on board the Blue Mountain Valley, January 27, 1776. LS.
I have ordered Mr. Blanchard and Mr. Halstead to provide storage for Blue Mountain Valley’s cargo. Unload the ship as soon as possible and deliver it to them. This is a British transport ship that Stirling has captured.
1325. Stockton, Frank Richard, Convent Station, New Jersey to Charles R. Deacon, n.p., January 11, 1893. LS.
Accepts invitation to dinner of the Clover Club. Stockton is an author of mostly juvenile books, many with nautical themes.
1326. Stockton, Frank Richard, New Orleans, Louisiana to [Charles Henry] Webb, n.p., February 25, 1896. ALS.
Appreciates his praise of the book Captain Horn, also his criticisms, and comments on them. I am going to have a five part continuation of it, entitled "Mrs. Cliff’s Yacht,” published in Cosmopolitan. Will you read it and note any glaring errors. We carry "The Vagrom” about with us.
1327. Stockton, Frank Richard, The Bristoe to [Charles Henry] Webb, n.p., March 5, 1900. ALS.
If I send you a copy of "Mrs. Cliff’s Yacht,” will you look over the nautical part and make some notes?
1328. Stoley, Tillie, Petrolia, Pennsylvania to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., March 23, 1885. ALS.
Asks (at considerable length) for a dress Cleveland no longer wears.
1329. [Stone, Thomas.] Signature of Margaret Stone on promissory note of Robert Tylor and Colm[ore?] Beanes, October 10, 1785.
Thomas Stone is a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
1330. Stowe, Harriet Beecher, [Mandarin, Florida?], to [Henry?] Wilson, n.p., January 23, 1874. ALS.
We hoped to see you in Florida soon, and the newspapers said you were coming, but now they say you are not. If true, won’t you reconsider? Henry Wilson is United States Vice President.
1331. Stowe, Harriet Beecher, Hartford, Connecticut to [Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C.], May 11, 1886. ALS.
Hopes Miss Cleveland can aid the cause set forth in the enclosed letter [not present]. I am attending the sick bed of my husband, who is dying, and therefore transfer to you the papers sent to me. General Hawley would be an admirable person to undertake the matter.
1332. Stoy, Daniel, Santiago, Cuba. Deposition protesting damage by privateers, August 24, 1793. ADS.
Commander of the schooner Isabella of Philadelphia, bound for Philadelphia from Port au Prince. Gives details of capture by a British ship and capture and piracy by a Spanish ship, and a formal protest against their actions. With certification of its translation into Spanish signed by José Joachin Tradi.
1333. Strachey, John St. Loe, London, England, addressee unknown, undated. ALS.
Promotional letter for The Spectator, soliciting a subscription. By Strachey as editor-in-chief. Looks like printed script rather than original handwriting.
1334. Straw, Jonathan, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Receipt, April 26, 1775. ADS.
Receipt for rum for twenty-one men in Colonel John Stark’s regiment. Stark led a group of his neighbors from New Hampshire to Cambridge, Massachusetts, in April 1775 to join the siege of Boston and Battle of Bunker Hill.
1335. Sturgeon, Daniel, Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Elwood Evans, n.p., April 12, 1845. ALS.
Send his autograph. Sturgeon is United States Senator from Pennsylvania.
1336. Subpoena. Byfield Lyde, Boston, Massachusetts, to the Sheriff of the County of Suffolk to summon Jacob Sheaf, December 17, 1739. DS.
To summon Jacob Sheaf, Boston brewer, to appear in court on a charge of theft. Byfield Lyde is clerk of court.
1337. Subpoena. James D. Happen[?], Montgomery, Alabama to Any Sheriff of the State of Alabama to summon V. R. Porter, Henry Holmes, Ward Brach, and S. C. Oliver, July 5, 1845. DS.
To summon them to appear in orphans court in the case of Mary Carr verses Josiah Carr.
1338. Subpoena. James D. Happen[?], Montgomery, Alabama to Any Sheriff of the State of Alabama to summon B. L. Bibb, July 7, 1845. DS.
To summon him to appear in orphans court in the case of Mary Carr verses Josiah Carr.
1339. Subpoena. James D. Happen[?], Montgomery, Alabama to Any Sheriff of the State of Alabama to summon Eleazer Ister, Jr., July 7, 1845. DS.
To summon him to appear in orphans court in the case of Mary Carr verses Josiah Carr.
1340. Subpoena. James D. Happen[?], Montgomery, Alabama to Any Sheriff of the State of Alabama to summon Thomas E. Rives and Eleazer Ister Jr., July 7, 1845. DS.
To summon them to appear in orphans court in the case of Mary Carr verses Josiah Carr.
1341. Subpoena. James D. Happen[?], Montgomery, Alabama to Any Sheriff of the State of Alabama to summon Mathew C. Stokes, July 7, 1845. DS.
To summon him to appear in orphans court in the case of Mary Carr verses Josiah Carr.
1342. Subpoena. James D. Happen[?], Montgomery, Alabama to Any Sheriff of the State of Alabama to summon A.B. Hughes and Edmund Edwards, August 28, 1845. DS.
To summon them to appear in orphans court in the case of John Patterson verses William Gause.
1343. Sullivan, John, Wyoming, Pennsylvania to [Edward] Hand, Sunbury, Pennsylvania, July 17, 1779. LS.
I have directed the pack-horses to proceed with the boats. Pleased with your manner of forwarding the stores. Major Conway is detaining Captain Meade’s fleet until other boats are ready, and plans to escort them himself. In summer, 1779, Sullivan led an expedition to Iroquois country and defeated Britain’s Indian allies.
1344. Sulzer, William, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, November 15, 1912. LS.
Thanks for his letter; when I am governor, come and visit with me and keep in touch. Sulzer is governor-elect of New York.
1345. Sulzer, William, Albany, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, March 24, 1913. LS.
On letterhead of State of New York Executive Chambers. Hope you approve of the enclosed [not present]. Keep me advised.
1346. Sulzer, William, Albany, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, July 8, 1913. LS.
Thanks for all your help in my reform efforts. You have no idea of the difficulties, but the truth will prevail. Of course the grafters and scandal-mongers are after me. When Murphy said he would destroy me if I did not do his bidding, I defied him. Sulzer is impeached on October 18. Murphy is Charles F. Murphy, sachem of Tammany Democracy.
1347. Sumner, Charles. Draft of amendment to conscription bill, undated. AM.
Provisions for non-combat service for conscientious objectors. Sumner is United States Senator from Massachusetts, abolitionist and Radical Reconstructionist.
1348. Sumner, Charles, n.p. Instructions "For the Printer,” undated. ANS.
Instructions for sending Sumner proofs of the signatures containing the new passages, and any which he has questions about.
1349. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to J[ohn?] Kenyon, England, October 4, 1840. ALS.
Letter of introduction for President Wayland of Brown University, Rhode Island, who is visiting England to study its school system.
1350. Sumner, Charles, [Boston, Massachusetts]. Interrogation and deposition, November 25, 1842. ADS.
In the case of the United States verses 410 Casks[?] Molasses: Questions asked of William Savage; Questions for cross-interrogation; and deposition of William Savage, answering the questions put to him and the cross-interrogation, and signed by him. Signed by Charles Sumner as witness. The document is in Sumner’s handwriting. Regarding price and conditions of sale of molasses in Cuba.
1351. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to Oliver Cromwell Gardiner, New York City, October 18, 1848. ALS.
With envelope. Doesn’t have time to read the pamphlet Gardiner sent him, but hopes to read it on his journey outstate.
1352. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.], addressee unknown, June 25, 1852. ALS.
Obliged by your "liberal defense of my course.” The case of D. and S. occupies much of my time; some of their friends have still reproached me, and other people want to injure me. I have no desire other than to advance the cause of humanity. "To party I am absolutely indifferent.” Sumner has been chosen United States Senator [by the Massachusetts Legislature] despite refusing to modify his anti-slavery statements.
1353. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to John Lauris Blake, [New York City?], April 25, 1853. ALS.
Various biographical sketches can be found at the end of the book, "Orations & Speeches by C. S.” Congratulations on success of your book.
1354. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts. Signed quotation, May 19, 1853.
Quotation from antislavery speech.
1355. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to Henry Vose, George Ashmun, and George Bliss, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 19, 1853. ALS.
Declines invitation to a Horse Fair at Springfield.
1356. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.] to [Jefferson Davis, Washington, D.C.], March 24, 1856. ALS.
Asks results of discharge case of M. T. Fallen. Addressed to "the Secretary of War.”
1357. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.] to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 4, 1856. ALS.
Sends those speeches on the slavery controversy that he has copies of.
1358. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to [John Buchanan Floyd, Washington, D.C.] January 10, 1858. ALS.
Encloses a letter from a constituent asking promotion of his brother [enclosure not present].
1359. Sumner, Charles, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Signed quotation, May 3, 1858.
1360. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to Frank Moore, n.p., January 1, 1859. ALS.
I have a copy of your American Eloquence. Comments on Moore’s new story (which Moore has sent him).
1361. Sumner, Charles, Washington, D.C. to [Charles Knapp Dillaway?], n.p., February 5, 1860. ALS.
I have sent the Nat[ural?] History Society five copies of the Report on the Pacific Railroad; regrets the set is not complete. My accident and invalidism caused my lists to become deranged.
1362. Sumner, Charles, Washington, D.C. to [William Pitt] Fessenden, n.p., April 16, 1861. ALS.
"At last the war has come. The day of insincerity and duplicity is now passed… The Prest speaks simply and plainly of the state of the country…As I see more of him I like him better.” State Department dispatches are endless, and diplomatists are already afraid. War has been declared on April 15.
1363. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts to [Simon Cameron, Washington, D.C], April 28, 1861. ALS.
Requests Mr. Blaisdell receive a commission as lieutenant in the United States Army: he is a faithful Republican and served in the Mexican War.
1364. Sumner, Charles, Washington, D.C. to Simon Cameron, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1861. ALS.
Recommends Norman Liebe of New York for a lieutenancy.
1365. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.]. addressee unknown, December 9, 1862. ALS.
"All the property of public enemies … should be proceeded against under the Jura Belli…” and limitations of the Constitution do not here apply. The President does not accept this. Informants who have merely spied out the existence of property should not be compensated the same as captors.
1366. Sumner, Charles, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, April 16, 1863. ALS.
On July 5, [1862?], the Confiscation bill had not been agreed on by the two Houses. The House of Representatives had proposed a thorough emancipation bill. There is also no expression of harshness to slavemongers or opposition to slavery per se. "As long as this record remains what can be expected?”
1367. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, September 20, 1863. ALS.
Don’t know when I would be able to accept your invitation to speak in Buffalo.
1368. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, November 6, 1863. ALS.
I will not be able to lecture this season.
1369. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.] to "Ballard” [?], n.p., February 19, 1864. ALS.
I have written the Secretary for your young protégé. I shall report a bill sweeping away all Fugitive Slave Laws, and a report on reasons therefor.
1370. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.]. Signed quotation, February 29, 1864.
1371. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, September 10, 1864. ALS.
"It is our plain duty to unite…against the Chicago-ites…We must not stop to debate or wrangle among ourselves…Our cause is good enough for an angel. It is our misfortune that we have only a man to guide. But we must be none the less earnest.”
1372. Sumner, Charles, Boston, Massachusetts. Signed quotation, October 15, 1864.
1373. Sumner, Charles, Washington, D.C., addressee unknown, May 8, 1865. ALS.
The [enclosure] which is with your letter has disappeared, and the letter gave no hint of its content, so I could not act on it. If not too late, repeat your desires and I will try to meet them. "You will enjoy the overthrow of Belligerent Slavery.” In assassinating Lincoln they acted naturally, yet many people seem astonished they could be guilty of such a thing. "With equal rights to all without distinction of color the future is secure.”
1374. Sumner, Charles, Washington, D.C. to Charles P. Eaton, Boston, Massachusetts, March 31, [1869]. ALS.
Mr. Sprague will undoubtedly send you a copy of his speech. I don’t know if I will make any speech on the English treaty. Sumner opposed the Johnson-Clarendon treaty with England, March-April 1869, as affording no means of adequate settlement of United States claims against the British from the Civil War.
1375. Sumner, Charles, [Washington, D.C.] to "Cowdin,” [New York City?], December 9, 1872. ALS.
I brought wine in London for Mr. Hooper, which he has received. Could our boxes be lurking in some warehouse in New York?
1376. Swinnterton, Frank [Arthur ], London, England to Mr. Colgrove[?], n.p., July 26, 1911. ALS.
On letterhead of Chatto & Windus publishers. If you’ve got "the Chicago papers head-sweller,” would you send it over? "When a young man is told by Arnold Bennett that he is one of the hopes of English fiction it ought to take a good deal of head-gear to cover him”: it is in the New Age last week. [regarding Swinnerton]. Swinnerton is a British novelist and critic.
1377. Taft, William Howard. Invitation to Secretary and Mrs. [Robert Shaw] Oliver, December 16, 1909.
With envelope. Engraved[?] invitation to dinner.
1378. Taft, William Howard. Invitation to Major Morrow, February 21, 1911.
Envelope and card. Engraved[?] invitation to a reception, with card to be presented at the door.
1379. Taft, William Howard, Washington, D.C. to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, March 4, 1912. LS.
Thanks for the support Joslyn is giving him in the Buffalo News.
1380. Taft, William Howard, Washington, D.C. to James S. Brownell, Woodstock, Vermont, May 14, 1924. LS.
On letterhead Supreme Court of the United States. Neither Mrs. Taft nor I has a postal frank.
1381. Tallow Chandlers. Petition for Trading in Butter, Cheese, etc., [England], [circa 1640].
Petition to be allowed to sell butter, cheese, meal, salt, candles, corn, grain, beans, peas, flour, etc. at retail without penalty or molestation.
1382. Talmage, Thomas De Witt, Brooklyn, New York to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, February 2, 1889. LS.
Presents copy of his new book, The Pathway of Life. Will she examine it and give her opinion. Signature looks like a stamp.
1383. Tappan, Benjamin. Frank, undated.
Tappen is an early Ohio settler, lawyer, judge, United States Senator 1839-1856.
1384. Taylor, Atlanta Harlan, Morganfield, Kentucky to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, July 26, 1888. ALS.
Tells of a family in the town, descended from George Washington’s sister and Napoleon’s sister, with many interesting relics in their possession. Would an article about them, with photographs, be acceptable for the Magazine of American History.
1385. Taylor, Bert Leston. Manuscript of the poem "Pandean Pipe Dreams,” July 20, 1903. AMsS.
Taylor is an Illinois author, newspaper columnist.
1386. Taylor, Zachary. Frank, undated.
1387. Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to R[oger] Jones, Washington, D.C., July 1, 1828. ALS.
Transmits muster rolls. Explains his view that his troops are too few to effectively man the fort, also a great deficiency of officers. "I cannot for a moment believe that the situation of this post is properly understood…”
1388. Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to George Bomford, Washington, D.C., October 3, 1828. ALS.
Sends return of ordnance and ordnance stores.
1389. Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to Adjutant General United States Army [Roger Jones], Washington, D.C., November 6, 1828. LS.
Reports on the thirty-six recruits under command of Lieutenant Cook which have arrived. A John Courtwright is brought as one of these recruits with no descriptive roll, and seems to be a deserter from a few years ago. I await your decision on his case.
1390. Taylor, Zachary, Agua Nueva, Mexico to Edward George Washington Butler, Iberville, Louisiana, March 4, 1847. ALS.
With envelope. Very long letter. Thanks for Butler’s praise of the troops which captured Monterey. Discusses the "unwarrantable and slanderous attack” on Major General [William Orlando] Butler; I believe it done to bring about difficulties between him and me. Number of misrepresentations that are being written regarding the battle of Monterey. I have been talked of for President against my wishes and consent. General Scott arrived en route to Vera Cruz without consulting me, and I am left with inferior numbers to defend a four hundred mile line (gives details). Encounter with advancing enemy [Santa Ana] near Saltillo on February 21-23 (gives extensive details); his force’s retreat in the face of overwhelming superiority of numbers; and the enemy’s eventual retreat from the field. Another skirmish with cavalry in the rear near Saltillo on the same days in February. Hopes Butler will be sent to serve with him; regular troops are badly needed. This letter is published in whole in the New Orleans Picayune and in part in the Whig campaign paper The Battery, and received wide circulation.
1391. Taylor, Zachary, Monterrey, Mexico to John Ellis Wool, Saltillo, Mexico, May 10, 1847. ALS.
Report of rout of Santa Ana by Scott at Cerro Gordo. I had not thought the volunteers’ term of service would have expired so soon, and hope we can receive a sufficient force before they have to leave. The enemy’s reverses mean we can maintain our position with a smaller force than before. I wrote a full description of the battle of Buena Vista to General Butler, not supposing he would have permitted any of it to be published in a newspaper, but I do not think any of my remarks were objectionable or reflected on anyone. He corrects one and refutes another statement regarding the battle attributed to him by the press. The best policy regarding such hearsay is to ignore it. My only wish is to do full justice to all participants in the battle.
1392. Taylor, Zachary. Land grant to Saxton P. Kingsley, September 1, 1849.
Land grant number 11,790 for land in the Mineral Point, Wisconsin, district (160 acres). Signed for Taylor by his secretary, Thomas Ewing, Jr.
1393. [Tennyson], A[lfred], Cheltenham, England to Aubrey [deVere], n.p., [1850]. ALS.
I had never received your letter of congratulations, thanks for it. Just now received Mrs. Moscheles’ very kind letter.
1394. Terry, Ellen, n.p. to Mrs. Hollingsworth, n.p., undated. ALS.
Thanks for letter and book. I fear neither Mr. Irving nor I will be able to come Sunday fortnight, because we have an engagement with a friend from Providence.
1395. [Terry, Ellen], Boston, Massachusetts, addressee unknown, November 30, [1899]. ALS.
Thanks for letter. Written on envelope of Sixth American Tour 1899-1900 (Henry Irving, Ellen Terry and Lyceum Company), with dates and places of all their engagements.
1396. Thackeray, William Makepeace, n.p. to [Catherine Grace Frances?] Gore, n.p., undated. ALS. Mounted, with autographed photo.
I have engagements all of next week except Thursday. Should I come to Hamble Cliff on that day?
1397. Thackeray, William Makepeace, [London, England], addressee unknown, [August 24, 1848]. ALS.
Mr. Forster is coming to dine on Sunday. Wish you would come too.
1398. Thackeray, William Makepeace, [London, England] to [Frederick] Gye, [London, England], [circa 1860-1862]. ALS.
Letterhead The Cornhill Magazine. "Can the Cornhill Magazine and his two daughters come to the ball to night?” Thackeray is editor of The Cornhill Magazine, January 1860-April 1862.
1399. Thomas, Mary Emerson, Gloucester, Massachusetts to [John Greenleaf Whittier, Amesbury, Massachusetts], July 25, 1884. ALS.
News of her health and summer plans. Renewing a former friendship with him. See also Whittier letters, nos. 1518-1519, 1523-1525.
1400. Thompson, Henry F., [Baltimore, Maryland] to Edward George Washington Butler, Pass Christian, Mississippi, April 1, 1880. ALS. with envelope.
Tells of his father’s death. Would like to see Butler in Baltimore.
1401. Thomson, William, Ayrshire, Scotland, addressee unknown, October 16, 1879. ALS.
Complies with request for autograph. He is later 1st Baron Kelvin.
1402. Thornton, Anthony, Port Royal, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 21, 1781. LS.
Hope the governor is sending me 250 stand of arms. I have permitted Captain Stevens to recruit a company of volunteers, as long as I can be assured they will be discharged when my other militia is. Urges Weedon not to order his troops to the James River, as a force is necessary here to protect the Potomac.
1403. Thornton, Charles, n.p. to Zuriel Waterman, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, July 27, 1784. ALS.
Glad to hear from you. I can’t come home before we return from this voyage. High regard for Zuriel. Aborn can tell you the news from here. Has been a long time since I have visited Rocky Hill. Addressed "Dear Cousin.”
1404. Thornton, Charles, New London, Connecticut, to Zuriel Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, October 8, 1784. ALS.
Just arrived from the West Indies and am en route to New York. I hope to see you soon. Will you engage a bacer[?] for the widow Clay.
1405. Throckmorton, Mordecai, Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 20, 1781. ALS.
I drafted all the watermen [men with marine experience] from my militia. There were only fourteen. Am waiting your orders regarding them and regarding the six boats ordered by Baron Steuben.
1406. Throckmorton, Mordecai, Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 21, 1781. ALS.
Please send your orders regarding the fourteen waterman. I would have had more, but thirty were ordered up river by Baron Steuben to impress boats. If the approaching fleet is British, let me warn you of the exposed condition of Gloucester County, which would be easy to plunder, especially with the men gone.
1407. Throckmorton, Mordecai, Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 23, 1781. ALS.
Captain Travis took nine of the watermen. The men sent upriver to impress boats have returned with seven, and I sent you a return of them. Lieutenant Sears is stationed at the mouth of Queens Creek with thirty-two men.
1408. Thye, Edward John, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 1, 1954. LS.
Reply to telegram from them and several others: I am opposed to the Bricker amendment in its present form. I would a consider proposal that will "command general support and offer suitable safeguards in the making of international commitments.” Thye is United States Senator from Minnesota.
1409. Thye, Edward John, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 6, 1958. LS.
I will support a proposal to continue the investigation of unions.
1410. Tiffany, Silvester, Hanover, New Hampshire to Zuriel Waterman, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, April 19, 1785. ALS.
Addressed "Dear Bror in the light.” Reminiscences on our agreeable acquaintance in your village. Talks about "the brazen [illegible]” attacking himself and friends. We are healthy and content, employed chiefly in farming, and would like you to visit us.
1411. Tillinghast, Daniel, Providence, Rhode Island, to Benjamin Bourne, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1796. ALS.
Testifies to the justice of granting Captain John B. Hopkins a pension due to disability suffered [in Revolution?] while commanding the brig Cabot.
1412. Townsend, C[harles], Port Elizabeth, New Jersey to [Samuel Townsend], n.p., May 25, 1862. ALS.
Addressed "Dear Brother.” The lime and nails arrived. I am too poor to go to New York. Have not heard from anyone I wrote to. Have drawn up a form for advertisement, using the number of families rather than number of dwellings. There has been a woods fire near Mays Landing. Sallie would like her oil cloth.
1413. Townsend, Sallie B., n.p. to Samuel Townsend, n.p., May 15, 1879. ALS.
Will you loan me $10-$15 until next month? With receipt at bottom of letter signed by her daughter Mary.
1414. [Townsend, Samuel]. Envelope addressed to Hugh E[xton?] Steele, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, undated.
1415. Townsend, Samuel. Genealogical papers, undated.
1416. Travis, Edward, [Yorktown, Virginia] to George Weedon, Williamsburg, Virginia, March 22, 1781. ALS.
Still at York. Got the Liberty Boat to sail, but found it had no arms or provisions. I just got them today, and then the Liberty is taken from me for a Rhode Island expedition. Am fitting up another boat to sail if I can get the men.
1417. Trent, William, Trenton, New Jersey to Samuel Meredith, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 15, 1776. ALS.
Mr. Watson says you came to a conclusion regarding a place to make a dam across the creek. Can you come up to discuss it? If Watson continues obstinately to forbid us to make a dam, I will enclose my whole meadow with banks. Trent is an Indian trader and land speculator; served in the French and Indian War.
1418. Trevelyan, George Otto, Wallington, Cambo, Northumberland, England to Sidney Colvin,[London, England?], December 26, 1899. ALS.
Comments on a volume of Stevenson’s letters. Can you arrange to visit us after we go to Welcombe? Trevelyan is an English historian and cabinet officer.
1419. Trevelyan, George Otto, Wengen, Switzerland to Sidney Colvin, [London, England?], June 29, 1911. ALS.
Praise for Colvin’s volume of Stevenson letters. I will not return from the Continent in time for the Literary Society dinner.
1420. Truman, Harry S. Signature and note with seal of the State of Missouri, undated. ANS.
Comments on a translation of "salus populi suprema lex esto.”
1421. Truman, Harry S, Washington, D.C. to Henry H. Gregg, Washington, D.C., August 22, 1950. LS.
On letterhead The White House. Statement of praise and congratulations for the twenty-fourth annual observance of National Pharmacy Week. To Gregg as President of the American Pharmaceutical Association.
1422. Trumbull, Jonathan, Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, October 8, 1781. ALS.
No boats can be obtained this side of the river, but if you can provide some, General [Washington] approves their use for spy and guard boats. General Greene informs us of "a very compleat victorey” in battle on 8th September.
1423. Trumbull, Jonathan, Yorktown, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, October 17, 1781. ALS.
A deserter says Cornwallis and most of his troops crossed to Gloucester last night, the troops carrying extra clothing. Be on the lookout for them. "The General this Day received a Letter by Flag from Ld Cornwallis, proposing a cessation of Hostilities for 24 Hours – and that 20 officers from each side might be appointed to … consult on proposals for his surrender of the Ports of York and Glocester.” We will soon know if he is serious.
1424. Tucker, [Nathaniel] Beverley, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], July 8, 1885. ALS.
Newspaper clipping enclosed. Encloses a poem written and read by his son (Beverley D. Tucker, rector St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Norfolk, Virginia) at a Confederate Memorial Day celebration.
1425. Turner, Henry S., St. Louis, Missouri to Edward George Washington Butler, [St. Louis, Missouri], September 30, 1880. ALS.
With envelope. Be assured that Mrs. Turner and I will be delighted to have you as a guest for a few days in October.
1426. Turner, Mrs. [?] H. T[?]., Normandy, [Missouri] to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, September 17, [1880]. ALS.
With envelope. Apologizes for not writing sooner. I will see if my brother can answer your question regarding the incident you heard about. Talks of her grandfather and his brothers. So many accounts of the Civil War distort the South’s view, why don’t you write the truth about it? Even Southern writers have overlooked the fact that there is not a single slave insurrection during the Civil War. A couple of quotes from Andrew Jackson.
1427. Turney, Hopkins Lacey, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 16, 1848. ALS.
Complies with request for an autograph? Turney is a United States Senator from Tennessee.
1428. [Tyler, John]. Invitation, to Miss [Anna] Payne, March 1, 1842.
Invites her to dinner on the first anniversary of his inauguration.
1429. Tyler, John and Daniel Webster, Washington, D.C. to Abdul Medjid I, Sultan of Turkey, March 23, 1843. DS.
Congratulations on the birth of his son and heir, Prince (Sultan) Abdul Hamid. Co-signed by Webster as Secretary of State.
1430. Tyler, John. Invitation, to George Mifflin Dallas, February 19, [1845].
Invitation to the Vice President-elect to come for the evening.
1431. Tyler, John, Castleton, Staten Island, New York to Robert Tyler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 21, 1852. ALS.
I is at Saratoga for a week trying the water, then at West Point. I wrote you enclosing an advertisement for land in Kentucky to be inserted in the Philadelphia papers. Let me know how much money Tazewell needs to enter college. Pierce’s election seems secure. I can’t make out your friend’s remedy for a complaint similar to mine. Written to his son, a Philadelphia attorney.
1432. Tyler, J[ohn] S[teel], n.p. to H[enry] Jackson, Boston, Massachusetts, [October] 17,1777]. ALS.
Condition of the regiment: behavior of men and officers; punishment on the spot for offenses is better than court martial when on the march; our Colonel "is too good a man for a Soldier” (too lenient and worries too much about small infractions of discipline). Submits a plan of march for approval. The enemy has captured Fort Montgomery (reported every defender is put to the sword) and Fort Constitution. The enemy is now near Peekskill, and General Putman is at Peekskill with all the Connecticut Militia. What do you think of your regiment joining General Washington this fall?
1433. Underwood, Joseph Rogers, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, [circa 1847‑1848]. Card signed.
With envelope. Complies with request for an autograph. Underwood is a United States Senator from Kentucky.
1434. Unidentified signature. Letter written in French, addressed to Mr. Gambetta, March 19, 1882. ALS.
1435. United States Declaration of Independence. Engraved by E. Huntington, undated.
1436. Updike, Lodowick, Newport, Rhode Island to Benjamin Bourne, Bristol, Rhode Island, January 29, 1806. ALS.
Will you talk with Mr. Booker regarding Mrs. Cornel’s demand and see if it can be settled without a lawsuit. Discusses the merits (or lack of) of Captain Cornel’s claim Cornel apparently is a sea trader between Rhode Island and Cuba who had a claim against Updike for compensation for services.
1437. Upham, William, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 8, 1847. ALS.
Complies with request for an autograph. Upham is a United States Senator from Vermont.
1438. Upshur, Abel Parker. Franked envelope, undated.
Envelope addressed to Samuel McClellan, Navy Agt., Baltimore. Stamped "Navy Department” above his frank. Dated February 19 [1841-1843]. Upshur is Secretary of the Navy (1841-1843), Secretary of State (1843-1844). Killed in explosion of gun on the Princeton in 1844.
1439. Upshur, Abel Parker, Washington, D.C. to William Paul Crillon Barton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 15, 1841. LS.
Dr. George M. Coe will be examined by the Medical Board in Philadelphia for admission into the Navy as Assistant Surgeon.
1440. Van Buren, Martin, Kinderhook, New York to Edward George Washington Butler, Bayou Goula, Louisiana, October 3, 1855. ALS.
With franked envelope. If I do not act on your proposal, it will not be for want of esteem for you. I also regret the "present inauspicious condition of the country, upon the slave subject.” Harmony is being brought about in state [New York?] affairs, but nationally it is probably beyond any man’s individual efforts, and I will not leave my "retired political position.”
1441. Van Buren, Smith Thompson, Lindenwald, Kinderhook, New York to Edward George Washington Butler, [Bayou Goula, Louisiana], December 16, 1851. ALS.
Thanks for the supply of yellow peppers. I handed over the pods to Mr. Duncan to cultivate in his greenhouse. I have gotten wind of a strong Butler feeling in Maine and New Hampshire (for General [William Orlando?] Butler). The New York state election can be considered a victory for us, and we can whip the Whigs easily. Son of Martin Van Buren.
1442. Van Dyke, Henry, London, England to Mrs. Bayard Stockton, Princeton, New Jersey, June 2, 1907. ALS.
With envelope. Anything I have about me is at your disposal, if I have anything you will want. With a four line verse for "Morven” [the Stocktons’ Princeton home?]: a sun-dial motto. Addressed to Mrs. Stockton at Morven.
1443. Vane, H[enry]. Signature, December 6, 1651.
Vane is a Puritan statesman in Massachusetts and England. Governor of Massachusetts 1636-1637 until opposition to his non-bigotry unseated him; subsequently an English legislator and politican, beheaded when monarchy is restored after Oliver Cromwell’s death.
1444. Vassar, Matthew, Poughkeepsie, New York to Ezra Cornell, [Ithaca, New York?], November 6, 1866. ALS.
On illustrated letterhead of Vassar Female College. Sends bills for tuition and board for Cornell’s daughters. They are in good health and apparently happy. Vassar built and supported Vassar College; Cornell founded and endowed Cornell University.
1445. V[aux], R[oberts], [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to [Isabella Walsh], [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], January 18, 1828. ALS.
Inscription on a page for her album: his respect for her parents, urging her to follow the advice and example of her late mother. An accompanying sheet with this letter identifies R. V., Isabella, and Captain Basil Hall (see his letter, no. 664). Text tells us she is in Philadelphia. Although the sheet says Richard Vaux, it must be wrong; this has to be his father, Roberts Vaux, Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist. Richard, born 1816, is only twelve years old when the letter is written.
1446. Vernon, Connecticut. Congregational Church. Catalog of Members, 1762-1850, with Confession of Faith and Covenant, and Resolutions and Historical Notices, 1850. Printed.
1447. [Victoria, Queen of Great Britain]. Letter, [sender unknown] to [Bernard Edward Howard, 12th] Duke of Norfolk, requesting tickets to her coronation, April 5, 1838. ALS.
Illegible signature.
1448. Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, London, England to Washington Shirley, 8th Earl Ferrers, n.p., May 9, 1838. DS.
Also signed Norfolk, Earl Marshall. Sent from Court of St. James [London]. Requests his attendance at her coronation. Addressed "Right Trusty and Right Wellbeloved Cousin.”
1449. [Victoria, Queen of Great Britain]. Charles Grey, London, England to Sir W. Woods, n.p., June 21, 1838. ALS.
Requests for tickets to coronation[?] For Mr.[?] Baring.
1450. [Victoria, Queen of Great Britain]. Engraved program of funeral ceremonies, February 1, 1901.
1451. Vincent, John Heyl, Planfield, New Jersey to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Buffalo, New York, September 2, 1886. LS.
On letterhead of John H. Vincent, Office Chautauqua University. Asks her to write a "Socratic League Paper” on "The Secular Teacher as a Reader” for the new Chautauqua Teachers’ Reading Union.
1452. Volstead, Andrew John, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 10, 1916. LS.
On letterhead, House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary. Would be glad to assist in securing legislature along the line you suggest.
1453. Voorhees, Daniel Wolsey, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, June 2, 1886. LS.
With envelope. Andrew Jackson (heir of General Jackson) has brought suit against the heirs of Montgomery Blair for possession of the Jackson Papers which had been placed in the custody of Amos Kendall and then passed to Francis P. Blair for the purpose of writing a biography of General Jackson. Blair claims the papers belong to his father’s estate. I have every confidence Jackson will win. As soon as we establish his ownership, the Committee on the Library of Congress will make him an offer to purchase them. Voorhees is United States Senator from Indiana.
1454. Wade, Benjamin Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio to [Daniel Rohrer], St. Paul, Minnesota, August 8, 1859. ALS.
Doesn’t know if he can canvass Minnesota before the fall election; gives reasons. Importance of carrying Minnesota, and fears election fraud by the enemy [Loco Focos?] again. With a newspaper clipping, eulogy to Senator Wade, firmly glued onto the letter. To Rohrer as Ch[airman] R[epublican] S[tate] Committee.
1455. Wadsworth, James Wolcott Jr., Geneseo, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, October 11, 1914. LS.
Thanks for advice and support. Wadsworth is running successfully for United States Senate.
1456. Wadsworth, James Wolcott, Jr., Geneseo, New York to John R. Joslyn, Geneva, New York, September 24, 1923. LS.
On letterhead of United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs. Thanks for your note approving my recommendations on the Eighteenth Amendment.
1457. Wagener, Peter, Colchester[?, Virginia] to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, February 26, 1781. ALS.
He has marched circa 150 county militia under Major Dennis Ramsey, whom he recommends to Weedon. The county militia number only six hundred.
1458. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to William Arthur Porter Sr., Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 24, 1941. LS.
Pleasure and thanks for election to life membership in Sons of the American Revolution. To Porter as the organization’s state secretary. Waite is a Minneapolis lawyer and judge.
1459. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 18, 1942. ALS.
Reminiscences of a long-ago trip to the Yoho Valley (Canadian Rockies), and sends a poem regarding it [not present].
1460. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 1955. ALS.
With envelope. Thanks for flowers on his ninety-fifth birthday.
1461. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Printed birthday message, January 15, 1957.
On his ninety-seventh birthday. Printed message in card form, signed by him.
1462. Waite, Morrison Remick, [Washington, D.C.] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], January 7, [1886?]. ALS.
I will call tomorrow morning and take you and Miss Nelson to the Capitol. You will have time to look through our rooms and meet the judges before court meets. Waite is Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Date could also be January 1885, when Cleveland had been elected but not yet sworn in.
1463. Walker, R[obert] J[ohn?], n.p. to Alexander Dallas Bache, n.p., undated. Fragment. ALS.
Tell Lucy (Mrs. Bache) that Rhode Island produces more per capita than any other state of the Union. In his forthcoming article, he is comparing Bache to Canute, "not commanding the tidal wave, but reducing it to laws and formulas.”
1464. Walker, R[obert] J[ohn?], Hoboken, New Jersey to Alexander Dallas Bache, n.p., December 27, 1861. ALS.
Will Bache come down and look at the Naugatuck, built and fitted out by Mr. Stevens at his own expense and presented to the Treasury Department. It can rise and sink several feet in the water and turn rapidly on its center without going forward. Wouldn’t such a vessel be useful to the coast survey? At the beginning of the Civil War, Edwin Augustus Stevens presented to the government a plan for completing a small twin-screw vessel called the "Naugatuck” that could immerse, raise, and turn on its center. It is accepted by the government and formed one of the fleet that attacked the "Merrimac,” but money is never appropriated for its development.
1465. Wallace, Lewis. Autographed quotation from Ben-Hur, undated.
Page-length quotation from the chariot race with Messala, in Wallace’s writing and signed by him.
1466. Walsh, William Shepard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to [Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York?], August 23, 1888. LS.
On letterhead of Advertising Department, Lippincott’s Monthly Magazine. Encloses clipping (included) on free marriage advocated in England. I want to organize a symposium on "Is the Present Marriage System a Failure.” Can you contribute?
1467. Walton, George, Richmond County, [Georgia]. Countersignature on petition of Seth John Cuthbert and Company, [1784]. DS.
Petition to Walton as chief justice of Georgia and the assistant justices of Richmond County to bring to court the partners of the late firm of Clark, Middleton and Company for nonpayment of a debt due "in the present year our Lord [1784].” Countersigned by Walton to authorize start of proceedings. A court order?
1468. Ward, Artemas, [Cambridge, Massachusetts] to Committee of Supplies, Watertown, Massachusetts, June 18, 1775. LS.
Asks for more supplies (ordnance and ordnance stores). Written the day after the Battle of Bunker Hill.
1469. Waring, B[enjami?]n, Columbia, South Carolina. Receipt to John Bynum, Lexington County, South Carolina, July 5, 1791. ADS.
Headed Treasury Office, Columbia. Signed Bn Waring, Trear . Receipt for money received from Bynum as Lexington County tax collector.
1470. Warner, Charles Dudley, n.p. to Dr. Shields, n.p., July 12, 1892. ALS.
We had a lovely visit with you and a comfortable journey home. Warner is an author and essayist; newspaper editor in Hartford, Connecticut; became co-editor of Harper’s Magazine 1884.
1471. Warren, Joseph, [Watertown?], Massachusetts. Commission issued to William Heath, May 19, 1775. DS.
Printed colonel’s commission issued by the Congress of the Colony of the Massachusetts-Bay, signed by Warren as the Congressional president P.T. and co-signed by Samuel Freeman, Secretary P.T.
1472. Washington, Booker Taliaferro, Tuskegee, Alabama to Mrs. John G. Walker, Boston, Massachusetts, March 28, 1914. LS.
On letterhead of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute for the Training of Colored Young Men and Women, Booker T. Washington principal. Appeal for funds so the school can close the year free of debt; many donors have reduced or deferred gifts due to the recession.
1473. Washington, Booker Taliaferro, Tuskegee, Alabama to Mrs. John G. Walker, Boston, Massachusetts, December 1, 1914. LS.
Send pamphlet (not included) regarding Tuskegee Institute extension work and its encouraging results. We are trying to reduce expenses due to the very depressed financial condition in the country.
1474. Washington, George, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, March 15, 1778. LS.
Urges him to return to camp as soon as possible, as many officers are now absent. Your claim of rank is not yet adjusted: a board of General Officers has declined to determine the matter, but reported that General Woodford ought to have been restored to his rank when he is appointed. Sorry there were grounds for a dispute of this nature, and thinks it would be much more to Weedon’s honor to acquiesce in any decision than to leave the service. Weedon is made a brigadier general shortly after William Woodford is also made general. This put Woodford ahead of Weedon, and Weedon always resented it. The rank dispute also involved other officers of the Virginia line, and many resigned.
1475. Washington, George, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania to Commanding Officer [George Weedon?], Alexandria, [Virginia], March 20, 1778. LS.
The Gentlemen of the Faculty think it will be more convenient to inoculate for smallpox at camp. Do not detain any levies at Alexandria or George Town for this purpose. Gives instructions for taking precautions against them catching it en route.
1476. Washington, George, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 15, 1781. LS.
Don’t know when I will be able to send you more firearms, but I will order you over as much as can be spared. Strictest economy is necessary. How much grain has been collected at Col. Taylor’s post? The practice of the Queen’s Rangers penetrating into the country and driving off stock must be stopped.
1477. Washington, George, James River, Virginia to George Weedon, [Gloucester, Virginia], September 20, 1781. LS.
Letter of introduction for the Duc de Lauzun.
1478. Washington, George, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester County, Virginia, September 23, 1781. LS.
Sorry for the embarrassments you meet with. The legion of the Duc de Lauzun will soon join the troops under your command. Do as much as possible to prevent the enemy getting supplies from the country.
1479. Washington, George, Williamsburg, Virginia to George Weedon, Ware Church, [Gloucester County, Virginia], September 27, 1781. LS.
I am applying to the Count de Grasse for some of his mariners to assist in our operations; they will be employed on the Gloucester side, and an officer senior to yourself or Lauzan will command.
1480. Washington, George, [Yorktown, Virginia] to George Weedon, [Gloucester, Virginia], October 4, 1781. LS.
Complements Weedon on the spirit of his troops and the advantage gained over the enemy. Suggests he consult Choisey to determine the shortest route for his communications.
1481. Washington, George. Invitation, to [Joseph Nourse], October 22, 1792.
Invitation to dinner, sent to the Register of the Treasury. Presented to Rose E. Cleveland while she is in the White House (circa 1885-1886). With covering letter from Mrs. C. R. Dulaney, presenting it to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland.
1482. Washington, John Augustine, Bushfield, Westmoreland County, Virginia to George Weedon, Fredericksburg, Virginia, January 17, 1781. ALS.
Report on the enemy’s advance up the [Rappahannock] River toward Fredericksburg. Explains preparations made for watching and reporting on any fleet coming up the [Chesapeake] Bay. J. A. Washington is the brother of George Washington. Bushfield is his estate.
1483. Washington, Lund, Washington, D.C. to President and Directors, Bank of Columbia, [Washington, D.C.], January 14, 1819. ALS.
Asks continuance of his note for renewal.
1484. Washington, Warner Jr. Promissory note, to Michael McKewan & James O'Hara, March 15, 1787. DS.
Promise to pay £27.8.3 to them.
1485. Washington, Warner Jr. Promissory note, to Anderson, Fergusson & Gibson, September 18, 1788. DS.
Promise to pay £143.18.7½ to them (merchants in Dumfries, Virginia).
1486. Washington, Warner Jr. Promissory note, to Anderson, Fergusson & Gibson, November 4, 1788. DS.
For £401.6.4½.
1487. Washington, Warner. Bond to pay, to James McAlester, July 7, 1790. DS.
For £24.18.10. On verso is transfer of bond from McAlester to Colonel S. T. Mason. This may be Warner Washington, Sr., of Frederick County, Virginia. McAlester is of Winchester, Virginia.
1488. Washington, Warner. Order to pay, September 30, 1794. DS.
Pay to bearer $1207.19. Order to Bank of Columbia.
1489. Washington, D.C., City of. Colored engraving, printed by Charles Magnus, New York City, [circa 1860].
Colored (engraved) scenes of Washington, D.C. buildings and panoramas of the city, with portrait of George Washington at top.
1490. Waterman, Andrew, n.p. to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, [December 1783]. ALS.
You, me and my brother Thomas have been appointed referees to decide the action in the case of Samuel Anthony verses Christopher A. Olney, and in all matters of dispute between the parties. Can you meet at Hoyl Tavern in Providence on December 20? (house of Staples Fletcher).
1491. Waterman, Christopher, Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana to Mrs. Christopher Waterman, Providence, Rhode Island, December 2, 1751. ALS.
My health is good; hopes yours is. I miss you. We will begin to take on molasses here. The climate is healthy with almost no smallpox. Will probably sail in early March.
1492. Waterman, Christopher, West Caicos [Island] to Mrs. Christopher Waterman, Providence, Rhode Island, February 9, 1758. ALS.
I am in good health and hope you are. Hope to be home in early spring.
1493. Waterman, D., Beaufort, [North Carolina?] to Zuriel Waterman, Edenton, North Carolina, January 26, 1783. ALS.
I arrived safe from Baltimore, is not able to call on you. Would be glad to know your intentions. Will set out for Pitt County [North Carolina] in a day or two.
1494. Waterman, George. Account with Thomas Greene, Warwick, Rhode Island, April 26, 1796.
Prescription for drugs, with price, for a child, [from?] Dr.[?] Thomas Greene.
1495. Waterman, George. Minutes of meetings of Detecting Society, Cranston, Rhode Island, [1802?]-1805. ADS. 4 pages.
Incomplete. Four pages only. Apparently a mutual protection society against horse thieves, etc.
1496. Waterman, George, Cranston, Rhode Island to Peter Sprague, Cranston, Rhode Island. Deed to land in Cranston, April 21, 1813. ADS.
Deed to a town lot, with a life lien.
1497. [Waterman Family]. Cohon, Job, Hampton, [North Carolina?] to Zuriel Waterman, Edenton, North Carolina, March 21, 1784. ALS.
Don’t know yet where I will settle. Discusses prospect of them going into practice together, and possible locations. Dr. Bartlett and I are still in partnership but there is only enough business for one.
1498. [Waterman Family]. Hill, Christopher, Warren, [Rhode Island?] to George Waterman, Cranston, Rhode Island, January 3, 1784. ALS.
Philosophizes at length on the nature of man, his divine attributes, his mind, and his frailties. The signature is very different from the handwriting. The body of the letter may be in another’s hand, but the signature has the appearance of an affectation.
1499. Watson, James Eli, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Indiana [i.e., Minnesota], January 27, 1920. LS.
I have to cancel my [speaking] engagement in Minneapolis due to pressure of work: Senator Penrose’s illness; he is a member of the sub-committee investigating the Federal Trade Commission; also chairman of the sub-committee to conduct the Newberry-Ford fight. Watson is United States Senator from Indiana.
1500. Watson, James Eli, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1, 1923. LS.
What hit you? Wants details of votes in Minnesota for 1920, 1922, and special election [1923?], how much wet and dry entered in, contribution of the League of Nations and [Governor] Preus’s attack on the tariff to Johnson’s success. He wants to make an analysis for a public statement. Refers to the special election in Minnesota in which Magnus Johnson is elected on the Farmer-Labor ticket to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Knute Nelson.
1501. Wayne, Anthony, Lancaster [Pennsylvania] to Joseph Reed, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], May 16, 1781. ALS.
Applies to the Governor and Council (of Pennsylvania) for money to buy provisions and cattle before proceeding to Virginia. "Before this is Dispatched, I recd letters from the board of War, the Govr of Virginia, and the Marquis Lafayette of the most alarming nature, and pressing for the advance of the troops under my Command….” Early in 1781 Wayne is sent to join Lafayette in Virginia against Cornwallis. After Cornwallis’ surrender he is sent to join General Nathanael Greene in the south, and on June 23rd and 24th defeated a large force of Britain’s Creek Indian allies.
1502. Wayne, Anthony, Ebenezer, [Georgia] to J[ohn?] Rudolph, n.p., June 14, 1782. ALS.
Makes some racy-sounding comments on Colonel Lee’s marriage[?]. Has a high opinion of Rudolph’s light corps. Wishes him success in the spring season. Rudolph is a major.
1503. Webster, Daniel, Washington, D.C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Franked envelope, undated.
1504. Webster, Daniel, [Washington, D.C.] to John Quincy Adams, [Washington, D.C.], January 15, [1841]. ALS.
"I transmit you this, in order that if any Harbour Improvement Bill come forward in the H. of R. your friends at Scituate may be remembered.” Webster is Secretary of State; Adams is a Representative in Congress.
1505. Weedon, George, Fredericksburg, Virginia to William Davis, Richmond, Virginia, August 25, 1781. ALS.
Movement of the enemy to the Gloucester side has prevented my visit to the counties above. I approve your plan of arming the counties agreeable to their situation. The Legionary Corps I mentioned to you earlier will have to find their own horses and equipment. Can you spare us a pair of field pieces? The traveling forges shall be got ready, and will help keep a supply of effective arms always with the army. Davis is a Virginia militia colonel.
1506. Weedon, George, Fredericksburg, Virginia to [Horatio Gates, Traveller's Rest, Virginia], February 26, 1782. ALS.
Encloses two letters [not present]. I have no reliable news. The speech of George III ("Big Geo.”) you will get tomorrow: he is asking Commons for more money to support the war. [Prince] William has returned to England to condole with Daddy over "the Misfortune of the Noble Earl” (Cornwallis). Well-wishes to Mrs. Gates. A piece is missing from the left-hand side of the document.
1507. Weedon, George, Fredericksburg, Virginia to Charles Willson Peale, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 20, 1786. ALS.
Your pupil William Mercer will be coming back to you for six more months; he is now taking the pictures of a family, but will leave as soon as he is finished. The finances of this state are so deranged that the money voted for his annual support can’t be drawn until next January; hope you will be patient until then. I am very anxious to have the scene of the death of Billy’s father. He is the very picture of his father. I hope you will sit for him before you part. Peale is a portrait and miniature painter; Mercer a deaf-mute portrait, miniature, and historical painter.
1508. Wehner, Carl, New York City to Herr. Helms, n.p., May 28, 1890. ALS.
Letter in German.
1509. Wells, Emmiline Blanche (Woodward), Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Washington, D.C., February 1, 1886. ALS.
Encloses calling card. Asks for a personal interview (in three pages of writing). I think you feel a great interest in women’s welfare, happiness and advancement. I have come to Washington especially to see you. Encloses calling card for herself as editor of "Woman’s Exponent,” Salt Lake City, Utah.
1510. Whipple, Henry Benjamin, Faribault, Minnesota to Mary LeRoy King, n.p., February 14, 1883. ALS.
On illustrated letterhead of St. Mary’s Hall. Thanks for gift from her and her sister. Mentions Daniel LeRoy of New York.
1511. Whipple, William, Portsmouth, New Hampshire to [Joseph Whipple, n.p.], November 7, 1781. ALS.
Announces Cornwallis’s surrender. There probably has by now been a battle between the French and British fleets on the coast of Virginia, and the French fleet is far superior. Hopes for Charleston and Savannah before the campaign closes, but doesn’t think we will get New York. British East India affairs are also wretched: Minorca is in the hands of Spain and Gibralter probably is soon to follow.
1512. [Whistler, James Abbott McNeill, London, England] to "My dear Dixey[?],” n.p., undated. ALS. Butterfly signature.
Making an appointment for the next day to look at one of Dixey’s foils and a cane.
1513. White, Andrew Dickson, Ithaca, New York, addressee unknown, undated. ALS.
Addressed "Dear Madam.” All I know of my ancestors is that they were respected people at Middlefield, Massachusetts, and at Merinor[?], Massachusetts.
1514. Whitman, Charles Seymour, New York City to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, November 5, 1914. LS.
On letterhead District Attorney’s Office, County of New York. Thanks for telegram [on his election as Governor of New York].
1515. Whitman, Charles Seymour, Albany, New York to John R. Joslyn, Buffalo, New York, March 9, 1916. LS.
On letterhead Executive Chamber State of New York. Acknowledges, with thanks, receipt of a letter.
1516. Whitney, Eli, New Haven, Connecticut to Callender Irvine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 9, 1814. ALS. 1 page.
The secretary of War has agreed to Whitney’s contract for muskets: the first 500 to be ready for delivery this month, and not more than 3000 nor less than 1500 each year thereafter. He has the 500 ready for inspection and delivery. A copy; on the verso is another letter, dated July 30, fearing the letter of the 9th has miscarried and asking when the muskets can be inspected. To Irvine as Commissary-General.
1517. Whitney, Polly, Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Zuriel Waterman, n.p., October 18, n.y. ALS.
My health is fine. We would be glad to see you again. Written to him as her cousin.
1518. Whittier, John Greenleaf, Boston, Massachusetts to Mary Emerson Smith, Kennebunk Academy, Maine, July 2, 1829. ALS.
Long letter expressing his disappointment at her not writing, his high opinion of her, his desire for her continued friendship, his memory of pleasant hours passed together. Gives a little gossip of Haverhill Academy. She is a relative of his, and he at this period of his life felt for her a great affection, perhaps love.
1519. Whittier, John Greenleaf, Haverhill, Massachusetts to Mary Emerson Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio, March 2, 1833. ALS.
Sends a poem by him and one by his sister Elizabeth and asks her to copy them for Mr. Gallagher’s Cincinnati Mirror. Is it true the southern and western ladies like a man for having displayed his manhood in a duel? Glad you are returning to New England. Thinks the waltz is too productive of "feverish excitements.” Comments on literary acquaintances, a couple of his own works, dullness of Haverhill this winter, health and welfare of friends.
1520. Whittier, John Greenleaf, Amesbury, Massachusetts to James Thomas Fields, [Boston, Massachusetts], February 13, 1846. ALS.
Are you planning to print a new edition of my rhymes soon, or are you disposed to assign the copyright to a Philadelphia publisher which has asked for it? Would you send me a copy or two of Clarke’s Edition of my poetry if you have it.
1521. Whittier, John Greenleaf. Excerpt from "Centennial Hymn,” [1876]. AMsS.
Two stanzas. "Centennial Hymn” is written for the opening of the International Exhibition in Philadelphia, May 10, 1876.
1522. Whittier, John Greenleaf, Amesbury, Massachusetts to T. Benett[?], n.p., July 4, 1876. ALS.
I have no copyright of [Centennial] Hymn, but Atlantic Monthly might. It might be well to consult the magazine’s publisher before setting the Hymn to music.
1523. Whittier, John Greenleaf, West Ossipee, New Hampshire to Mary Emerson Thomas, Haverhill, Massachusetts, [1877]. ALS.
With envelope. I must leave Saturday for Amesbury and Boston. Still hope to see you. [Note on back of envelope says 1877.]
1524. Whittier, John Greenleaf, Amesbury, Massachusetts to Mary Emerson Thomas, Covington, Kentucky, January 12, 1884. ALS.
With envelope. Thanks for her token of remembrance, recalls their youth at Haverhill, few friends of fifty years ago are left now, glad of the card of your sister at Oak Knoll.
1525. Whittier, John Greenleaf, Danvers, Massachusetts to Mary Emerson Thomas, Gloucester, Massachusetts, December 10, 1888. ALS.
With envelope. Glad she is supporting the women suffrage movement, and feels it is a cause certain of success. The years press heavily on me, but I still love nature and my friends, and hope to meet you again.
1526. Widdemer, Margaret, Gloversville, New York to Emily Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 24, 1932. LS.
With envelope. I will be glad to stay with you next spring when I come to Minneapolis to speak.
1527. Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Emily [Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota], Christmas, 1939. Christmas card with poem.
1528. Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christmas 1940. Christmas card with poem.
With envelope.
1529. Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christmas 1950. Christmas card with poem.
Envelope [postmarked 1949; does it belong with this card?]
1530. Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany. Appointment of royal forester, October 12, 1904. DS.
In German.
1531. Wilkie, David, [Edinburgh, Scotland?] to Robert Reid, [Edinburgh, Scotland?], undated. ALS.
I have completed the study from the great lamps in front of the Palace [Holyrood?], and they may be returned to their places. Wilkie is a genre, history and portrait painter. Reid resides in Edinburgh, where Holyrood Castle is located.
1532. Wilkie, David, [Edinburgh, Scotland] to Robert Reid, [Edinburgh, Scotland], October 19, 1829[?]. ALS.
Hope I may see you. I remain only a day or two in Edinburgh, but would like to look over the apartments in the Palace of Hollyrood[sic] House. Can you arrange it?
1533. Willard, Frances Elizabeth, Evanston, Illinois to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.], May 25, 1886. ALS.
"I have avoided intruding upon you but the enclosed [not present] seems to demand it.” Willard is president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
1534. Willard, Frances Elizabeth, Evanston, Illinois to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Washington, D.C.?], June 29, 1886. ALS.
I am pleased you will edit Literary Life. I am going to print my Chautauqua book "How to Win” (for girls), as I need money. Will you read the proof sheets and, if you approve my views, write an introduction?
1535. Willard, Frances Elizabeth, Twilight Park, [Catskill Mountains, New York], addressee unknown, September 17, 1894. ALS.
I haven’t time now to send you any points, but here are some from Lady Henry’s paper.
1536. Willett, Marinus, New York City. Statement, January 26, 1792. ADS.
Certifies that while pursuing the enemy in Montgomery County in October 1781, I promised the party of Oneida Indians with me that if the enemy were defeated they would each get a blanket. I have been unable to comply with this promise or get the state of New York to do so.
1537. William III, King of England. Commission, to Frederick von Friesheÿm, August 15, 1692. DS.
In Dutch. Looks like a military commission. William III is hereditary stadtholder of Holland. Married Mary, daughter of James II of England and second in line to the British throne. They ousted her father and she became Queen and he King of England in 1689.
1538. William IV, King of England. Appointment of Robert Reid as Master of Works in Scotland, November 6, 1830. DS.
Continues the Office of the King’s Works in Scotland, at Edinburgh (established by his brother and predecessor); outlines duties of the office and its various officers; appoints Reid "Sole Master of Our Works and General Inspector and Overseer and Architect and Surveyor of all Our Palaces and public Buildings…in Scotland…”
1539. Williams, Stephen and James Johnston, Savannah, Georgia. Bond for passport for ship Maddalena, March 26, 1811. DS.
Bond for $2000 not to apply the passport to any other ship, and to deliver it up within the specified time in case the ship is sold or lost. Williams is master of the ship.
1540. Williams, Thomas, Vera Cruz, Mexico. General Orders No. 54, announcing victory at Buenavista, March 15, 1847. DS.
Announcement to the army of General Taylor’s victory and Santa Ana’s retreat. Signed by Williams as aide-de-camp to General Scott.
1541. Williams, William, Windham, Connecticut. Court order, August 19, 1788. DS.
Writ for the arrest of Joseph Root (or confiscation of his property) for non-payment of a debt. To the sheriff of the County of Tollum or constables of the town of Coventry, Connecticut.
1542. Williams College, Pennsylvania Alumni Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to David M. Evans, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], November 20, 1884. Printed circular letter.
Minutes of meeting and list of members.
1543. Willkie, Wendell Lewis, New York City to Hamilton Holt, Winter Park, Florida, December 11, 1942. LS.
Apologizes for failure to answer his letter. Can’t come to Rollins College February 22.
1544. Wilson, Francis, Clearwater, Florida, to "Paul,” n.p., March 9, 1929. ALS.
Congratulations on Galsworthy windfall. Comments on his own copy of Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. Looking forward to receipt of a book. He is sending Paul a copy of his John Wilkes Booth book.
1545. Wilson, James, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jasper Yeates, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1782. ALS.
Hope you have seen the gentlemen you mentioned, and been successful. Perhaps you can give me more agreeable information when we meet the week after next.
1546. Wilson, James. Promissory note from David Gardiner and Nehemiah Hearth, June 28, 1782. DS.
Promise to pay Wilson £140 by August first. With notation of receipt on verso, written and signed by Wilson.
1547. Wilson, John Moulder, Washington, D.C. to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, June 11, 1886. ALS.
On letterhead Office of Public Buildings and Grounds. Regrets he did not have a chance to bid her goodbye. Thanks for her assistance which made his duties pleasant.
1548. Wilson, Randal. Voucher for transportation of stores for the Commissioners on the Indian Treaty from Philadelphia to Knoxville, Tennessee, October 30, 1801. DS.
Account for $637.44 to be paid to Wilson for transporting goods purchased for Indian treaties from Philadelphia to Knoxville and delivered to Colonel Return I. Meigs. With notation of its receipt signed by Wilson.
1549. Wilson, Woodrow, Westmorland, England to Elkin Mathews, London, England, August 28, 1908. ALS.
Enclosed is a money order. Thanks for prompt attention to my order.
1550. Wilson, Woodrow. Invitation, to Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Lindquist, January 13, 1914.
Invitation to a reception. With envelope and presentation card.
1551. Wilson, Woodrow, Washington, D.C. to Thomas J. Howells, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1917. LS.
Thanks and appreciation for "your very generous telegram.” On January 31 the German ambassador declared a blockade of England, France and Italy. Wilson in reply declared the United States in a state of armed neutrality; Congress failed to go along. The telegram is apparently regarding this.
1552. Wilson, Mrs. Woodrow. Invitation, to Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Lindquist, May 16, [1913].
Mrs. Wilson will be at home from 5:00 to 7:00. With envelope, and a card to present at the White House.
1553. Winder, John Henry, Richmond, Virginia. Special Orders No. 48, March 1, 1864.
Written from headquarters Department of Henrico. Extract. Approves findings and decision of a court of inquiry into the escape of prisoners from Libby Prison. With details of how the escape is made (through a tunnel), events at the prison the night of the escape, and a judgment as to the extent to which the prison management is to blame (not much).
1554. Windom, William, Washington, D.C. to John D. Sloane, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 14, 1889. LS.
On letterhead of Treasury Department, Washington. Forwards a letter and commends its writer (Mr. Van Sant) and the man whose retention as supervising inspector Van Sant recommends (Captain Scott). To Sloan as supervising inspector of steam vessels.
1555. Wister, Owen, Avon, New Jersey to Mrs. [Bayard?] Stockton, n.p., August 17, [1908?]. ALS.
Thanking her (whose mother is a friend of his mother’s) for her message of sympathy [on his mother’s death?].
1556. Wister, Sarah Butler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Holland Patent, New York, August 22, 1887. ALS.
With envelope. Discusses her (Sarah’s) poem "Boats of Grass.” Would like more of Cleveland’s writings.
1557. Wister, Sarah Butler, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania] to Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, [Holland Patent, New York?], July 21, [1888]. ALS.
Wish I had the luxury of leisure to write to the right person at the right time. Gratified by what you said of my husband. Glad you wrote to Mrs. Endicott. "The Indian question seems to me one of the few into wh[ich] time must not enter.”
1558. Wolcott, Oliver, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to J[edidiah?] Morse, n.p., January 29, 1795. ALS.
Sends Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton’s final report, and promises some other documents.
1559. Wolf bounty, Chesterfield, New Hampshire. Receipt for payment, December 12, 1778.
Receipt for £10 bounty paid for full grown wolf, with cancellation hole.
1560. Wood, Fernando, Washington, D.C. to Edward George Washington Butler, St. Louis, Missouri, December 7, 1878. LS.
With envelope. Thanks for suggestions in your letter of December 5th.
1561. Woodford, William, Windsor, Virginia to George Weedon, "American Head Quarters,” March 17, 1777. ALS.
I rejoice our party has worsted the enemy in every skirmish. Buckner has been entertaining at his home and seems not to feel what has happened. Pleased at the gallant behavior of Thornton Washington. Congratulates Weedon on his promotion. I will serve with whatever rank I am given, and am determined to disappoint my enemies. I have received no commission yet. Rumors that England has declared war on France. Some of our new [Virginia?] regiments are now in motion. Shall I bring some brandy to camp? (Woodford is commissioned brigadier general a few days before Weedon, and Weedon’s intense jealousy over this led to a split with Woodford and his resignation from the army until 1780.
1562. Wool, John Ellis, Monterrey, Mexico to Edward George Washington Butler, Mier, Mexico, January 20, 1848. LS.
With envelope. I want to send troops to Victoria and Parras as soon as it is safe to do so, including yours (Third Dragoons) if we no longer need to keep a post at Mier. Canales says he wants to declare Tamaulipas, New Leon and Coahuila independent and make peace with the United States. I find there is no truth in this. Gives location of a few small guerrilla bands in New Leon. It is rumored that we will soon have peace, but I don’t see how their pride will let them make peace in their present humiliating condition. To Butler as commanding in the Upper Rio Grande. Written from Headquarters Army of Occupation.
1563. Wool, John Ellis, Monterrey, Mexico to Edward George Washington Butler, Mier, Mexico, February 26, 1848. ALS.
Thanks for your letter with report of the gallant Lieutenant Maddox and copy of the letter from Canales. Canales is probably tired of the war. If you have not executed Gonzales, keep him until you hear from me. Mexican authorities have officially announced the signing of peace; it will probably be ratified by the Mexican Congress. Tells where he has ordered various troops to.
1564. Wool, John Ellis, Monterrey, Mexico to Edward George Washington Butler, Mier, Mexico, March 7, 1848. ALS.
With envelope. General Scott turned over his command to General Butler on the 18th. An armistice is being worked on, and we hear the Mexican Congress will ratify the treaty.
1565. Wool, John Ellis, Monterrey, Mexico to Edward George Washington Butler, 3d Dragoons, [Mexico], March 17, 1848. ALS.
"I regret you permitted Canales to deceive you; my letter to him should have made it plain there is no understanding between him and me, and that he and his followers are not to be exempt from the punishment required by my orders. Orders #66 is to draw his [less dedicated?] followers away from him by offering them amnesty to return home, and so far it seems to be working well. When I wrote you regarding Gonzales, it is not because of any understanding with Canales, but because I do not want even guerrillas executed without due reflection. The Secretary of War has not yet ruled whether the guerrilla system of warfare is legitimate."
1566. Wormeley, Ralph, Rosegill, Virginia to George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia, September 17, 1781. ALS.
I told Mr. Edmondson and the other gentlemen your orders. I enquired after my plate [plundered by the British and evidently recaptured] but don’t know if I can reclaim it. I will not take back the Negroes until I know definitely whether the government will need them again [for labor].
1567. Wormeley, Ralph Jr., Rosegill, Virginia to [George Weedon, Gloucester, Virginia], September 21, 1781. ALS.
The vessel is delayed by the wind and is at our door; we fear the smallpox [on board it ?]. We intend to land the people [his Negroes?] today or tomorrow, but the government will give me permission only if we promise to "’deliver them up, when demanded’”. We may not be able to comply with these terms, since no one in the family except myself has had the pox. I hereby apply for a guard, which may prevent the disorder spreading or the Negroes’ escape, and we are willing to pay for it. The people on the flag vessel also want to know their fate. [It appears that some of Wormeley’s slaves are being returned to him with smallpox.]
1568. Yates, Richard, Springfield, Illinois to Ichabod Goodwin, [Concord], New Hampshire, February 2, 1861. LS.
Form letter, signed. Sends a copy of the Illinois Assembly resolutions appointing commissioners to attend a meeting on the invitation of the Virginia Legislature.
1569. Yorktown, Siege of. List of shot and shell used by American and French forces, October 9-17, 1781.
Shots and shells of various caliber expended by the American forces, the French forces, and totals.
1570. Young, Robert Ralph, Cleveland, Ohio to Charles W. [i.e., Clarence Wilson] Brazer, New York City, August 23, 1946. LS.
On letterhead Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company, Young chairman of the board. Thanks for note of support.
1571. Ysaye, Eugene, [New York City] to Perry Belmont, undated. ALS.
Thanks for your invitation; I am pleased to have played at your reception. Ysaye is a Belgian violinist.
1572. Yulee, David Levy. Frank, undated.
Yulee is a United States Delegate and Senator from Florida 1841-1851, 1855-1861.
1573. Yulee, David Levy, Washington, D. C. to Powell Stackhouse Jr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 25, 1848. ALS.
Gives name of the collector [of customs], Pensacola.

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Reserve 14812. Abbott, Wilbur Cortez, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 28, 1945. ALS. 1 page.
Abbott, Wilbur Cortez, Cambridge, Massachusetts to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 28, 1945. Digital version
8. Adams, John Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts to Henry Clay, Washington, D.C., September 4, 1827. ALS. 1 page.
Adams, John Quincy, Quincy, Massachusetts to Henry Clay, Washington, D.C., September 4, 1827. Digital version
56. Atkins,[------?], Richmond, Yorkshire, England to James C. Atkins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 21, 1921. ALS. 2 pages.
Atkins, [------?], Richmond, Yorkshire, England to James C. Atkins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 21, 1921. Digital version
66. Ball, Joseph Hurst, Washington, D.C. to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 6, 1944. TLS. 1 page.
Ball, Joseph Hurst, Washington, D.C. to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 6, 1944. Digital version
81. Barnes, William, New York City to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 13, 1915. TLS. 1 page.
Barnes, William, New York City to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 13, 1915. Digital version
82. Barrett, John Kelly, Winnipeg, Canada to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 28, 1920. ALS. 2 pages.
Barrett, John Kelly, Winnipeg, Canada to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 28, 1920. Digital version
119. Beebe, Lewis C., Würzburg, Germany to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 20, 1949. TLS. 2 pages.
Beebe, Lewis C., Würzburg, Germany to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 20, 1949. Digital version
120. Beebe, Lewis C., Würzburg, Germany to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 1, 1949. TLS. 1 page.
Beebe, Lewis C., Würzburg, Germany to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 1, 1949. Digital version
126. Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 18, 1931. TLS. 1 page.
Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 18, 1931. Digital version
127. Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 1948. TLS. 1 page.
Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 1948. Digital version
128. [Bell, James Ford], Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 26, 1953. TL. Signed by his secretary. 1 page.
[Bell, James Ford], Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 26, 1953. Digital version
129. Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 29, 1953. TLS. 1 page.
Bell, James Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 29, 1953. Digital version
144. Blaine, Walker, Washington, D.C. to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, July 29, 1881. ALS. 3 pages.
Blaine, Walker, Washington, D.C. to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, July 29, 1881. Digital version
172. Boyd, Julian Parks, Princeton, New Jersey to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 21, 1947. TLS. 1 page.
Boyd, Julian Parks, Princeton, New Jersey to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 21, 1947. Digital version
179. Brazer, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher, Oak Lane Station, [Pennsylvania]. Engraved invitation, June 5, 1884.
Brazer, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher, Oak Lane Station, [Pennsylvania]. Engraved invitation, June 5, 1884. Digital version
180. Brazer, C[hristopher]. Envelope addressed to him at Ashburn, Montgmory [sic] County, [Pennsylvania], December 18, 1888.
Brazer, C[hristopher]. Envelope addressed to him at Ashburn, Montgmory [sic] County, [Pennsylvania], December 18, 1888. Digital version
184. Brinkerhoff, Roeliff, Mansfield, Ohio to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1, 1901. ALS. 1 page.
Brinkerhoff, Roeliff, Mansfield, Ohio to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1, 1901. Digital version
199. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 2. 1940. TLS. 1 page.
Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 2. 1940. Digital version
200. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 6, 1942. TLS. 1 page.
Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 2. 1940. Digital version
201. Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 7, 1942. TLS. 1 page.
Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker, New York City to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 7, 1942. . Digital version
202. Bullis, Henry Amos, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 19, 1944. TLS. 1 page.
Bullis, Henry Amos, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 19, 1944. Digital version
229. Burton, Theodore Elijah, Cleveland, Ohio to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 5, 1916. TLS. 1 page.
Burton, Theodore Elijah, Cleveland, Ohio to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 9, 1916. Digital version
234. Butler, Nicholas Murray, New York City to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 28, 1917. TLS. 1 page.
Butler, Nicholas Murray, New York City to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 28, 1917. Digital version
243. Carpenter, Ebenezer, [Colchester, Connecticut?]. Copybook and stylus circa 1843-1854. Holograph. 7 pages of text.
Carpenter, Ebenezer, [Colchester, Connecticut?]. Copybook and stylus circa 1843-1854. Holograph. Digital version
244. Carpenter, Ebenezer, Attleboro, Massachusetts. Will, April 8, 1881. Handwritten copy. 10 pages.
Carpenter, Ebenezer, Attleboro, Massachusetts. Will, April 8, 1881. Handwritten copy. Digital version
245. [Carpenter, Ebenezer], Attleboro, Massachusetts to "My dear children,” n.p., May 23, 1881. AL. 3 pages.
[Carpenter, Ebenezer], Attleboro, Massachusetts to My dear children, n.p., May 23, 1881. Digital version
313. Chiang, Mei-ling (Sung). Award of recognition, China Relief Legion to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, undated. DS. 1 page.
Chiang, Mei-ling (Sung). Award of recognition, China Relief Legion to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, undated. DS. Digital version
317. Christianson, Theodore, Chicago, Illinois to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 17, 1937. TLS. 1 page.
Christianson, Theodore, Chicago, Illinois to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 17, 1937. Digital version
318. Christianson, Theodore, Chicago, Illinois to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 1937. TLS. 1 page.
Christianson, Theodore, Chicago, Illinois to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 1937. Digital version
327. Clapp, Moses Edwin, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 13, 1916. TLS. 1 page.
Clapp, Moses Edwin, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 13, 1916. Digital version
356. Cleveland, Rose Elizabeth. Autographed photograph, to Henry Benjamin Whipple, undated.
Cleveland, Rose Elizabeth. Autographed photograph, to Henry Benjamin Whipple, undated. Digital version
392. Coolidge, Calvin, Boston, Massachusetts to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 1920. TLS. 1 page.
Coolidge, Calvin, Boston, Massachusetts to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 4, 1920. Digital version
393. Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, [St. Paul], Minnesota, March 28, 1921. TLS. 1 page.
Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, [St. Paul], Minnesota, March 28, 1921. Digital version
394. Coolidge, Calvin, Plymouth, Vermont to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 26, 1923. TLS. 1 page.
Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, [St. Paul], Minnesota, March 28, 1921. Digital version
395. Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 12, 1924. TLS. 1 page.
Coolidge, Calvin, Washington, D.C. to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 12, 1924. Digital version
404. Cornwallis, Oswald Wykeham, Bermuda to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 6, 1935. ALS. 4 pages.
Cornwallis, Oswald Wykeham, Bermuda to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 6, 1935. Digital version
406. Countryman, Gratia Alta, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 16, 1935. TLS. 1 page.
Countryman, Gratia Alta, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 16, 1935. Digital version
409. Crane, Winthrop Murray, Dalton, Massachusetts to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 25, 1918. TLS. 1 page.
Crane, Winthrop Murray, Dalton, Massachusetts to Edward Everett Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 25, 1918. Digital version
413. Crosby, John, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Powers Book Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 28, 1947. TLS. 1 page.
Crosby, John, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Powers Book Store, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 28, 1947. Digital version
414. Curtice, Harlow Herbert, Flint, Michigan to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 9, 1938. TLS. 1 page.
Curtice, Harlow Herbert, Flint, Michigan to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 9, 1938. Digital version
416. Custer, George Armstrong, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory. Endorsement on letter, June 20, 1874. DS. 12 pages.
Custer, George Armstrong, Fort Abraham Lincoln, Dakota Territory. Endorsement on letter, June 20, 1874. Digital version
435. Davis, Jefferson, Washington, D.C. to Stephen Arnold Douglas, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1856. LS. 3 pages.
Davis, Jefferson, Washington, D.C. to Stephen Arnold Douglas, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1856. Digital version
465. Dix, John Adams, Washington, D.C. to Henry Mower Rice, [Washington, D.C.?], January 28, 1861. ALS. 1 page.
Davis, Jefferson, Washington, D.C. to Stephen Arnold Douglas, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1856. Digital version
468. Donnelly, Ignatius, St. Paul, Minnesota, addressee unknown, March 30, 1894. ALS. 1 page.
Donnelly, Ignatius, St. Paul, Minnesota, addressee unknown, March 30, 1894. Digital version
469. Donovan, William Joseph, Buffalo, New York to Louis Loren Collins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 14, 1923. TLS. 1 page.
Donovan, William Joseph, Buffalo, New York to Louis Loren Collins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 14, 1923. Digital version
474. Dreiser, Theodore, New York City to William Marion Reedy, St. Louis, Missouri, April 15, 1910. TLS. 1 page.
Dreiser, Theodore, New York City to William Marion Reedy, St. Louis, Missouri, April 15, 1910. Digital version
485. Eisenhower, Dwight David. Invitation, to Walter Henry Judd, June 29, 1955.
Eisenhower, Dwight David. Invitation, to Walter Henry Judd, June 29, 1955. Digital version
508. Evans, David M.: Papers. Charles H. Lindsley, Rochester, Minnesota "to any Master Mason,” June 1866. ALS. 1 page.
Evans, David M.: Papers. Charles H. Lindsley, Rochester, Minnesota to any Master Mason, June 1866. Digital version
530. Farley, James Aloysius, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 29, 1938. LS.
Farley, James Aloysius, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 29, 1938. Digital version
559. Flynn, Vincent Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 1948. LS.
Flynn, Vincent Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 21, 1948. Digital version
560. Flynn, Vincent Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 17, 1949. LS.
Flynn, Vincent Joseph, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 17, 1949. Digital version
563. Ford, Allyn Kellogg, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. and Mrs. W. Yale Dennis and Washington Yale Jr., [Minneapolis, Minnesota?], December 23, n.y. AL.
Ford, Allyn Kellogg, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. and Mrs. W. Yale Dennis and Washington Yale Jr., [Minneapolis, Minnesota?], December 23, n.y. Digital version
564. Ford, Sara Carpenter, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check, November 3, 1938.
Ford, Sara Carpenter, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check, November 3, 1938. Digital version
572. Franklin, John, Fort Franklin, Great Bear Lake, Canada to De Witt Clinton, Albany, New York, October 24, 1825. ALS.
Franklin, John, Fort Franklin, Great Bear Lake, Canada to De Witt Clinton, Albany, New York, October 24, 1825. Digital version
592. Gay, Charles Richard, New York City to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis Minnesota, November 10, 1936. LS.
Gay, Charles Richard, New York City to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis Minnesota, November 10, 1936. Digital version
609. Gorman, Willis Arnold, St, Paul, Minnesota to James A. Case, Ramsey County, Minnesota, February 11, 1857. DS.
Gorman, Willis Arnold, St, Paul, Minnesota to James A. Case, Ramsey County, Minnesota, February 11, 1857. Digital version
668. Hamlin, Hannibal, Hampden, Maine to George Augustus Nourse, [St. Paul, Minnesota], April 16, 1857. ALS. 3 pages.
Hamlin, Hannibal, Hampden, Maine to George Augustus Nourse, [St. Paul, Minnesota], April 16, 1857. Digital version
670. Hammond, Winfield Scott and Julius August Schmahl. Appointment of Allyn Kellogg Ford as a notary public for Hennepin County, May 18, 1915. DS.
Hammond, Winfield Scott and Julius August Schmahl. Appointment of Allyn Kellogg Ford as a notary public for Hennepin County, May 18, 1915. Digital version
676. Hancock, Maria Houghton, Red Wing, Minnesota to Henry Oscar Houghton, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 20, 1849. ALS.
Hancock, Maria Houghton, Red Wing, Minnesota to Henry Oscar Houghton, Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 20, 1849. Digital version
679. Harding, Florence Kling, Marion, Ohio to [Edward E.] Smith, [Minneapolis, Minnesota], September 30, 1920. LS.
Harding, Florence Kling, Marion, Ohio to [Edward E.] Smith, [Minneapolis, Minnesota], September 30, 1920. Digital version
680. Harding, Warren Gamaliel, Marion, Ohio to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 4, 1915. LS.
Harding, Warren Gamaliel, Marion, Ohio to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 4, 1915. Digital version
699. Hawthorne, Julian, New York City to A. Hodgeland [Albert H. Hogeland], St. Paul, Minnesota, September 24, 1908. LS.
Hawthorne, Julian, New York City to A. Hodgeland [Albert H. Hogeland], St. Paul, Minnesota, September 24, 1908. Digital version
700. Hawthorne, Julian, New York City to A. Hodgeland [Albert H. Hogeland], St. Paul, Minnesota, October 2, 1908. LS.
Hawthorne, Julian, New York City to A. Hodgeland [Albert H. Hogeland], St. Paul, Minnesota, October 2, 1908. Digital version
723. Hill, James Jerome, St. Paul, Minnesota to Loren Warren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 7, 1904. LS.
Hill, James Jerome, St. Paul, Minnesota to Loren Warren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 7, 1904. Digital version
725. Hilles, Charles Dewey, New York City to Rollin Leonard Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 19, 1932. LS.
Hilles, Charles Dewey, New York City to Rollin Leonard Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 19, 1932. Digital version
736. Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Washington, D.C. to John Willey Willis, [St. Paul, Minnesota], January 9, 1920. ALS.
Holmes, Oliver Wendell, Washington, D.C. to John Willey Willis, [St. Paul, Minnesota], January 9, 1920. Digital version
739. Hoover, Herbert, Washington, D.C., to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 3, 1925. LS.
Hoover, Herbert, Washington, D.C., to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 3, 1925. Digital version
742. Houston, David Franklin, Washington, D.C. to Reece Marshall Newport, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 9, 1914. LS.
Houston, David Franklin, Washington, D.C. to Reece Marshall Newport, St. Paul, Minnesota, October 9, 1914. Digital version
760. Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, n.p. to Henry Mower Rice, n.p., April 13, 1859. ALS.
Hunter, Robert Mercer Taliaferro, n.p. to Henry Mower Rice, n.p., April 13, 1859. Digital version
777. Jacobs, Albert Charles, Hartford, Connecticut to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Whitefield, New Hampshire, July 23, 1956. ALS.
Jacobs, Albert Charles, Hartford, Connecticut to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Whitefield, New Hampshire, July 23, 1956. Digital version
804. Johnson, John Albert, St. Paul, Minnesota to Edward C. Dougan, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 8, 1906. TLS.
Johnson, John Albert, St. Paul, Minnesota to Edward C. Dougan, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 8, 1906. Digital version
812. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 11, 1944. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Robert Edgar Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 11, 1944. Digital version
813. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 28, 1948. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 28, 1948. Digital version
814. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 29, 1954. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 29, 1954. Digital version
815. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 24, 1950. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 24, 1950. Digital version
816. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 25, 1955. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 25, 1955. Digital version
817. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 5, 1955. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 5, 1955. Digital version
818. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to "Dear Friends,” November 21, 1956. Form letter.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Dear Friends, November 21, 1956. Digital version
819. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 1957. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 1957. Digital version
820. Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 3, 1958. LS.
Judd, Walter Henry, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 1957. Digital version
827. Kellogg, Frank Billings, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 13, 1920. LS.
Kellogg, Frank Billings, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 13, 1920. Digital version
828. Kellogg, Frank Billings, St. Paul, Minnesota to Louis Loren Collins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 7, 1922. LS.
Kellogg, Frank Billings, St. Paul, Minnesota to Louis Loren Collins, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 7, 1922. Digital version
829. Kellogg, Frank Billings, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9, 1934. LS.
Kellogg, Frank Billings, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 9, 1934. Digital version
841. Keyes, Homer Eaton, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 10, 1933. LS.
Keyes, Homer Eaton, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 10, 1933. Digital version
842. Keyes, Homer Eaton, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 6, 1938. LS.
Keyes, Homer Eaton, New York City to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 6, 1938. Digital version
843. Kiehle, David Litchard, St. Paul, Minnesota to Cyrus Northrup, New Haven, Connecticut, April 30, 1884. ALS.
Kiehle, David Litchard, St. Paul, Minnesota to Cyrus Northrup, New Haven, Connecticut, April 30, 1884. Digital version
845. Kimball, Fiske, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 13, 1942. LS.
Kimball, Fiske, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 13, 1942. Digital version
851. Knott, James Proctor. Speech on the St. Croix and Superior land grant, January 27, 1871.
Knott, James Proctor. Speech on the St. Croix and Superior land grant, January 27, 1871. Digital version
LocationBox
Reserve 1482887. Lea, Clarence Frederick, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 17, 1934. LS.
Lea, Clarence Frederick, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 17, 1934. Digital version
941. Lowden, Frank Orren, Springfield, Illinois to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 18, 1920. LS.
Lowden, Frank Orren, Springfield, Illinois to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 18, 1920. Digital version
942. Lowden, Frank Orren, Oregon, Illinois to Rollin Leonard Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 18, 1932. LS.
Lowden, Frank Orren, Oregon, Illinois to Rollin Leonard Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 18, 1932. Digital version
955. MacDonald, Robert, Haus Waldrast, Berchtesgaden, Germany to Mr. and Mrs. Edw. J. MacDonald, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 30, 1945. ALS.
MacDonald, Robert, Haus Waldrast, Berchtesgaden, Germany to Mr. and Mrs. Edw. J. MacDonald, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 30, 1945. Digital version
979. Maloney, Francis Thomas, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 1934. LS.
Maloney, Francis Thomas, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 1934. Digital version
981. Marie, Grand Duchess [of Russia], New York City to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 11, 1936. LS.
Marie, Grand Duchess [of Russia], New York City to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 11, 1936. Digital version
997. Medary, S[amuel], Northwood [Columbus, Ohio?] to Wheeler, n.p., October 15, 1856. ALS.
Medary, S[amuel], Northwood [Columbus, Ohio?] to Wheeler, n.p., October 15, 1856. Digital version
1007. Miller, Stephen, St. Paul, Minnesota to Henry Hastings Sibley, n.p., June 6, 1863. ALS.
Miller, Stephen, St. Paul, Minnesota to Henry Hastings Sibley, n.p., June 6, 1863. Digital version
1008. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Printed table of statistics and historical facts, circa 1880.
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Printed table of statistics and historical facts, circa 1880. Digital version
1009. Minnesota Judges: Signatures of James Gilfillan, Jno. M. Berry, Wm. Mitchell, D. A. Dickinson, C. E. Vanderbergh, Westcott Wilkin, Hascal R. Brill, and Orlando Simon, St. Paul, Minnesota, September 30, 1885.
Minnesota Judges: Signatures of James Gilfillan, Jno. M. Berry, Wm. Mitchell, D. A. Dickinson, C. E. Vanderbergh, Westcott Wilkin, Hascal R. Brill, and Orlando Simon, St. Paul, Minnesota, September 30, 1885. Digital version
1013. Monaghan, Joseph Patrick, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 1934. LS.
Monaghan, Joseph Patrick, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 12, 1934. Digital version
1017. Moody, Dwight Lyman, Chicago, Illinois to Nelson Dana Miller, St. Paul, Minnesota, November 1, 1894. LS.
Moody, Dwight Lyman, Chicago, Illinois to Nelson Dana Miller, St. Paul, Minnesota, November 1, 1894. Digital version
1018. Moody, Dwight Lyman, East Northfield, Massachusetts to Henry W. Mann, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1, 1896. LS.
Moody, Dwight Lyman, East Northfield, Massachusetts to Henry W. Mann, St. Paul, Minnesota, May 1, 1896. Digital version
1022. Morgan, John Pierpont Jr., New York City to Henry Benjamin Whipple, [Maitland, Florida], December 4, 1891. ALS.
Morgan, John Pierpont Jr., New York City to Henry Benjamin Whipple, [Maitland, Florida], December 4, 1891. Digital version
1023. Morgan, John Pierpont Jr., [New York City] to "My dear Bishop” [Henry Benjamin Whipple, Maitland, Florida?], January 17, [1894?]. ALS.
Morgan, John Pierpont Jr., [New York City] to My dear Bishop [Henry Benjamin Whipple, Maitland, Florida?], January 17, [1894?]. Digital version
1033. Moses, George Higgins, Concord, New Hampshire to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 1, 1923. LS.
Moses, George Higgins, Concord, New Hampshire to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 1, 1923. Digital version
1040. Nelson, Knute, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 8, 1916. LS.
Nelson, Knute, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 8, 1916. Digital version
1041. Nelson, Knute, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 10, 1918. LS.
Nelson, Knute, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 10, 1918. Digital version
1063. Nixon, Richard Milhous. New Year's card with family photograph, to Mrs. Emily Brazer Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 1969.
Nixon, Richard Milhous. New Year's card with family photograph, to Mrs. Emily Brazer Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 1969. Digital version
1064. Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to inauguration as President of the United States, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 20, 1969.
Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to inauguration as President of the United States, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 20, 1969. Digital version
1065. Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to inaugural ball, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 20, 1969.
Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to inaugural ball, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 20, 1969. Digital version
1066. Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to Republican Victory Dinner, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 2, 1969.
Nixon, Richard Milhous. Printed invitation to Republican Victory Dinner, to Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 2, 1969. Digital version
1067. Nixon, Richard Milhous, Washington, D.C. to Russell William Fridley, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 2, 1970. LS.
Nixon, Richard Milhous, Washington, D.C. to Russell William Fridley, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 2, 1970. Digital version
1069. Norbeck, Peter, Pierre, South Dakota to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 18, 1920. LS.
Norbeck, Peter, Pierre, South Dakota to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 18, 1920. Digital version
1098. Penrose, Boies, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 26, 1918.
Penrose, Boies, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 26, 1918. Digital version
1101. Pershing, John Joseph, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 1921. LS.
Pershing, John Joseph, Washington, D.C. to Louis Loren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, March 28, 1921. Digital version
1122. Pillsbury, John Sargent, Minneapolis, Minnesota to State Bank of Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, September 7, 1916. LS.
Pillsbury, John Sargent, Minneapolis, Minnesota to State Bank of Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, September 7, 1916. Digital version
1143. Preus, Jacob Aall Otteson, St. Paul, Minnesota to Louis [Loren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1921-1924]. ALS.
Preus, Jacob Aall Otteson, St. Paul, Minnesota to Louis [Loren Collins, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1921-1924]. Digital version
1144. Preus, Jacob Aall Otteson. Appointment of Allyn Kellogg Ford as a notary public, June 9, 1922. DS.
Preus, Jacob Aall Otteson. Appointment of Allyn Kellogg Ford as a notary public, June 9, 1922. Digital version
1145a. Putnam, Herbert, Washington, D.C. to Elizabeth [M.] Bond, [Minneapolis, Minnesota], November 30, 1936. ALS.
 Putnam, Herbert, Washington, D.C. to Elizabeth [M.] Bond, [Minneapolis, Minnesota], November 30, 1936. Digital version
1152. Ramsey, Alexander, [St. Paul, Minnesota] to F[rederick]Sibley, Mendota, Minnesota, June 28, 1852. ALS.
Ramsey, Alexander, [St. Paul, Minnesota] to F[rederick]Sibley, Mendota, Minnesota, June 28, 1852. Digital version
1162. Reedy, William Marion. St. Louis, Missouri to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 19, 1910.
Reedy, William Marion. St. Louis, Missouri to John Willey Willis, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 19, 1910. Digital version
1188. Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Cyrus Northrop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 11, 1901. LS.
Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Cyrus Northrop, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 11, 1901. Digital version
1189. Roosevelt, Theodore, Minneapolis, Minnesota to "The Mail Carriers of Minneapolis," September 3, 1901. LS.
Roosevelt, Theodore, Minneapolis, Minnesota to The Mail Carriers of Minneapolis, September 3, 1901. Digital version
1196. Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 27, 1915. LS.
Roosevelt, Theodore, Oyster Bay, New York to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 27, 1915. Digital version
1198. Root, Elihu, New York City to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 29, 1921.
Root, Elihu, New York City to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 29, 1921. January 29, 1921. Digital version
1209. St. Paul, Minnesota. Signatures, [circa 1885-1886].
St. Paul, Minnesota. Signatures, [circa 1885-1886]. Digital version
1216. Schall, Thomas David, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 1934. LS.
Schall, Thomas David, Washington, D.C. to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 13, 1934. Digital version
1237. [Selassie, Haile]. Engraved invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gile, St. Louis Park, Minnesota to attend a dinner in his honor, June 9, 1954.
[Selassie, Haile]. Engraved invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gile, St. Louis Park, Minnesota to attend a dinner in his honor, June 9, 1954. Digital version
1242. Seward, William Henry, Auburn, New York to Charles Duncan Gilfillan, [St. Paul, Minnesota], May 13, 1857. ALS.
Seward, William Henry, Auburn, New York to Charles Duncan Gilfillan, [St. Paul, Minnesota], May 13, 1857. Digital version
1250. Sherman, John, Washington, D.C. to Mark Deloss Flower, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 12, 1879. LS.
Sherman, John, Washington, D.C. to Mark Deloss Flower, St. Paul, Minnesota, April 12, 1879. Digital version
1253. Sherman, William Tecumseh, Memphis, Tennessee to David Dixon Porter, Cairo, Illinois, November 8, 1862. ALS.
Sherman, William Tecumseh, Memphis, Tennessee to David Dixon Porter, Cairo, Illinois, November 8, 1862. Digital version
1261. Sinclair, Gregg Manners, Honolulu, Hawaii to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Wayzata, Minnesota, June 27, 1949. LS.
Sinclair, Gregg Manners, Honolulu, Hawaii to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Wayzata, Minnesota, June 27, 1949. Digital version
1262. Sinclair, Gregg Manners, Honolulu, Hawaii to Harlow C. Richardson, Champlin, Minnesota, July 6, 1949. LS.
Sinclair, Gregg Manners, Honolulu, Hawaii to Harlow C. Richardson, Champlin, Minnesota, July 6, 1949. Digital version
1264. Slattery, Charles Lewis, Faribault, Minnesota to Mrs.[Henry Benjamin] Whipple, n.p, [1907]. ALS.
Slattery, Charles Lewis, Faribault, Minnesota to Mrs.[Henry Benjamin] Whipple, n.p, [1907]. Digital version
1283. Smith, Donald Alexander, Montreal, Canada to Jason W. Cooper, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 6, 1893. LS.
Smith, Donald Alexander, Montreal, Canada to Jason W. Cooper, St. Paul, Minnesota, June 6, 1893. Digital version
Location
+Reserve 411299. Spanish American War poster, circa 1898. 1 oversize folder.
Spanish American War poster, circa 1898. Digital version
LocationBox
Reserve 14821301. Sprague, Lucian C., Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 30, 1948. LS.
Sprague, Lucian C., Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 30, 1948. Digital version
1309. Stassen, Harold Edward, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 16, 1939. LS.
Stassen, Harold Edward, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 16, 1939. Digital version
1310. Stassen, Harold Edward, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 26, 1946. LS.
Stassen, Harold Edward, St. Paul, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 26, 1946. Digital version
1323. Stimson, Henry Lewis, New York City to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 23, 1915. LS.
Stimson, Henry Lewis, New York City to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 23, 1915. Digital version
1387. Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to R[oger] Jones, Washington, D.C., July 1, 1828. ALS.
Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to R[oger] Jones, Washington, D.C., July 1, 1828. Digital version
1388. Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to George Bomford, Washington, D.C., October 3, 1828. ALS.
Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to George Bomford, Washington, D.C., October 3, 1828. Digital version
1389. Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to Adjutant General United States Army [Roger Jones], Washington, D.C., November 6, 1828. LS.
Taylor, Zachary, Fort Snelling, Minnesota to Adjutant General United States Army [Roger Jones], Washington, D.C., November 6, 1828. Digital version
1408. Thye, Edward John, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 1, 1954. LS.
Thye, Edward John, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 1, 1954. Digital version
1409. Thye, Edward John, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 6, 1958. LS.
Thye, Edward John, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, February 6, 1958. Digital version
1452. Volstead, Andrew John, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 10, 1916. LS.
Volstead, Andrew John, Washington, D.C. to Robert Wilson Akin, Anoka, Minnesota, March 10, 1916. Digital version
1454. Wade, Benjamin Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio to [Daniel Rohrer], St. Paul, Minnesota, August 8, 1859. ALS.
Wade, Benjamin Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio to [Daniel Rohrer], St. Paul, Minnesota, August 8, 1859. Digital version
1458. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to William Arthur Porter Sr., Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 24, 1941. LS.
Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to William Arthur Porter Sr., Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 24, 1941. Digital version
1459. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 18, 1942. ALS.
Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 18, 1942. Digital version
1460. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 1955. ALS.
Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 17, 1955. Digital version
1461. Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Printed birthday message, January 15, 1957.
Waite, Edward Foote, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Printed birthday message, January 15, 1957. Digital version
1499. Watson, James Eli, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Indiana [i.e., Minnesota], January 27, 1920. LS.
Watson, James Eli, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Indiana [i.e., Minnesota], January 27, 1920. Digital version
1500. Watson, James Eli, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1, 1923. LS.
Watson, James Eli, Washington, D.C. to Edward E. Smith, Minneapolis, Minnesota, August 1, 1923. Digital version
1510. Whipple, Henry Benjamin, Faribault, Minnesota to Mary LeRoy King, n.p., February 14, 1883. ALS.
Whipple, Henry Benjamin, Faribault, Minnesota to Mary LeRoy King, n.p., February 14, 1883. Digital version
1526. Widdemer, Margaret, Gloversville, New York to Emily Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 24, 1932. LS.
Widdemer, Margaret, Gloversville, New York to Emily Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 24, 1932. Digital version
1527. Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Emily [Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota], Christmas, 1939. Christmas card with poem.
Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Emily [Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota], Christmas, 1939. Christmas card with poem. Digital version
1528. Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christmas 1940. Christmas card with poem.
Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christmas 1940. Christmas card with poem. Digital version
1529. Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christmas 1950. Christmas card with poem.
Widdemer, Margaret, [New York City] to Mr. and Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Christmas 1950. Christmas card with poem. Digital version
1554. Windom, William, Washington, D.C. to John D. Sloane, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 14, 1889. LS.
Windom, William, Washington, D.C. to John D. Sloane, St. Paul, Minnesota, December 14, 1889. Digital version

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Signatures cut out of documents and letters by unknown persons. Their provenance is unknown and dates for the majority of the items are also unknown. All total, this series includes 58 items bearing 61 signatures representing 54 individuals. These items have not been microfilmed.


LocationBox
Reserve 1482Folder 1. A-C:
Allis, Lorenzo.
Arilot?, H. W.
Following signature: "Attorney General."
Austin, Horace.
Sixth Governor of Minnesota.
Berg, Albert.
Following signature: "Secretary of State."
Bernard, G. W.
Breisboin[?], John B.
Annotated: Lawyer - St. Paul, Minn.
Brewster, Jeremiah.
Byrne, James C.
Bo[lts?], Jno M.
Clarkson, Thomas, Hayford Hall, August 24, 1846.
British abolitionist.
Corwin, Tho [Thomas].
A frank.
Crooks, Ramsay.
Following signature: "Pres[ident], Am[erican] Fur Co."
Folder 2. D-G:
Davis, Lothrop.
Includes 4 signatures on a single item with an annotation on verso.
Dunn, Robert S.
Following signature: "State Auditor."
Dovid, Alex.
With annotation in Hebrew (?).
Dowling, Austin.
Second archbishop of the Twin Cities.
Eckels, James H.
Stamped following signature: "Deputy and Acting Comptroller."
Forbes, Archibald.
British war correspondent (1838-1900).
Galt, H. R.
Following signature: "Managing Editor."
Gilfillan, J. B.,
Representative to the 49th Congress from Minnesota (1885-1887).
Folder 3. H-L:
Hart, Chas M.
Hancock, John.
Hancock, Winfield S.
Following signature: "Maj[or] Gen[eral]."
Hodgson, L.
Johnson, H[enry?]. 2 items.
One item is a frank.
Johnson, Richard M., May 23, 1813.
Following signature: "Col., R. M. Vol."
Kiefer, A. R.
Levin, H.
Folder 4. M-P:
Marston, N., March 21, 1848.
Mayo, Charles E. 2 items.
One item is an envelope addressed to Charles Mayo in St. Paul, June 12, 1801, that bears a "USS" frank.
Mayo, Peter.
Meigo?, Jos[eph?], July 1826.
Nelson, Rensselaer R.
Following signature: "U.S. Judge."
Noyes, Charles P.
On verso: "Rec'd February 11, 1914."
Olds, Robert E.
Pope, William C. 2 items.
On verso of one item: "Rec'd June 9."
Folder 5. R-T:
Reem, Gebren (?).
With annotation in Hebrew (?).
Rhett (?), R. B.
Russell, Wm. E., Boston, March 30, 1895.
Sewall, S. E.
Severance, [?]. F.
Smith, O.
A frank: Free, O. Smith, U.S.S.
Smith, _____.
A frank: Free, Smith, M.C.
Smith, Samuel G.
Todd, G. Carroll.
Following signature: "Assistant to the Attorney General."
Folder 6. W:
Weller, Reginald H. 2 items.
Bishop of Fond Du Lac.
Wheelock, Webster.
Following signature: "Librarian."
White, Hugh.
A frank: Free, Hugh White, M.C.
Willard, Charles A.
Annotated: Formerly - Judge Willard.
William, Duc de Dalmatia.
Wolcott, Roger, Boston. November 20, 1896.
Wool, John E.
Following signature: "Maj. Gen."
Wright, John.
Wilson, Thomas.

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Expand/CollapseBACKGROUND FILES

An inventory and card file index created by Ford as well as background files created by Minnesota Historical Society staff in the course of processing and cataloging the Ford collection.


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147.D.2.7B3Ford's background materials:
Files accumulated by Ford in connection with his acquisition of collection items.
Inventory of collection prepared by Mr. Ford, undated.
Consists of a typed descriptive calendar of the Ford collection of Revolutionary War letters, mostly to Brig. Gen. Weedon in 1781 (numbers 1-126); a typed list of autograph letters collected by Bishop Whipple (none, however, appear to be included in the Ford Collection); typed lists of letters to E. E. Smith, annotated with Ford's acquisition numbers; and a hand-written acquisition list, in numerical order, numbers 185-1108, 2000-2058 (some inconsistency in numbering, some numbers changed, numbers 1109-1999 apparently not used).
Correspondence, notes, etc., 1763-1960:
Biographical and other data on authors of collection items, and sometimes on their addressees as well; transcripts and/or photocopies of selected items in the Ford Collection; facsimiles, photoprints, and/or transcripts of items not in the Ford Collection but related to his purchases; correspondence with dealers (1932-1956), other collectors, and librarians regarding both Ford's acquisitions and related items; a few invoices and receipts for purchased items; pages or extracts from dealers' catalogs, some for Ford's acquisitions, some for related items. Some items are annotated with numbers that correspond to Ford's acquisition register. Not all authors in the Ford Collection are represented in these files.
Abbott - Atherton,
Bagby - Bondy,
Booth - Burke,
Includes a facsimile of the Boston Gazette, March 12, 1770. Also includes an article by Gerard E. Jensen, "Bunner's Letters to Gilder" (American Literature, May 1945), and Ford's correspondence with Jensen about the article.
Burlingame - Clemens,
Cleveland letters (chronologicvally-ordered),
Typed transcripts.
Cleveland - Dall,
Dana - Fish,
Flynn - Gorman,
Grant - Grimm,
Hale, Nathan,
Transcriptions (drafts and edited copies) of Hale's letters to Mrs. Hale, and background information on his military career. (This is not the Nathan Hale executed by the British as a spy during the Revolutionary War.)
Guest - Hendricks,
Henry - Hunter,
Indians - Kendall,
Kilmer - Kriesler,
Lafayette, Marquis de,
Includes photocopies and transcriptions of letters; a typescript article, "Lafayette and Weeden"; and a printed address by Louis Gottschalk to the American Friends of Lafayette, "The Place of the American Revolution in the Causal Pattern of the French Revolution" (1948).
Lamar - Lincoln,
Lincoln - McKenney,
McKinley - Morse,
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147.D.2.8F4Morton - Peabody,
Pearce -Randolph,
Rawdon - Sewall,
Seward - Stedman,
Steuben - Taylor,
Tennyson - Voorhees,
Wade - Washington, D.C.,
Washington, George,
Ford's correspondence regarding acquisition and research use of some of the letters; biographical data; photoprints and/or transcripts.
Washington, John - Weedon,
Weedon letters,
A descriptive calendar of the letters (creator unknown); a few transcripts (mostly handwritten drafts); Ford's correspondence regarding background and use of the letters.
Weedon letters: Typed transcripts, 2 folders.
Whipple - Yulee,
Lists of items in collection prepared for exhibits, undated and 1939-1953.
Assorted notes, lists, descriptions of items loaned by Ford or suggested for loan.
Non-filmed items sent to auction, undated and 1938-1939.
A few letters, photocopies, data sheets. Most pertain to a Lewis Tappan letter; it is not clear whether this was sent to auction or was missing.
Miscellaneous papers, undated.
A few transcripts and notes on materials not in the Ford Collection but related to its contents.
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147.L.10.15Acquisition card file, undated.
One card per item, giving author, date, physical description, and acquisition number. Arranged alphabetically. This file keys collection items back to the numerical Inventory of collection prepared by Mr. Ford.
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147.D.2.8F4Minnesota Historical Society administrative files:
Accent on the Feminine exhibit, 1969. 2 folders.
News release, exhibit pamphlet, exhibit captions, and notes and drafts by Deborah Neubeck for the exhibit pamphlet.
Articles on the Ford collection, 1953-1966.
Published and typescript articles on the collection and on its 1965 donation to the Minnesota Historical Society. Includes a typed transcript of an interview by curator of manuscripts Lucile M. Kane with Emily Brazer Ford (November 19, 1965).
Background notes, undated and 1966-1970.
Miscellaneous correspondence and notes concerning the collection made by Minnesota Historical Society staff, its donation to the Society, and Allyn K. Ford.
Missing items, undated and 1945, 1972.
Information on items that apparently were once part of the Ford Collection but that were not present at the time the collection was microfilmed.
Newspaper clippings concerning an exhibit at the Minnesota HIstorical Society of presidential letters, 1968.
[0.20 cubic feet empty, letter sized]
Recipient list.
LocationBox
147.L.10.26Ford papers card index, undated.
Prepared by Minnesota Historical Society staff. Indexes microfilm edition of the collection by place, occupation, subject, type of document, dates, and authors of multiple letters.
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147.D.2.8F4Emily Brazer Ford oral history interview transcript, 1965. 28 pages.
A typewritten transcript of an interview between Emily Brazer Ford (Mrs. Allyn Kellogg Ford) and Lucile M. Kane and Robert C. Wheeler. The interview includes information on Allyn K. Ford, the development of his historical manuscripts collection, and the presentation of the collection to the Minnesota Historical Society. The original sound recording no longer exists.

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Expand/CollapseCATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Authors, American.
Authors, English.
Autographs.
Blacks.
Business.
Collectors and collecting -- Minnesota -- Minneapolis.
Documents on microfilm.
Hampton Roads, Battle of, Va., 1862.
Indians of North America -- Government relations.
Manuscripts -- Collectors and collecting.
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
Presidents -- United States.
Railroads -- United States.
Religion.
Science.
Telegraph.
Persons:
Ford, Emily Brazer, interviewee.
Kane, Lucile M., interviewer.
Wheeler, Robert C., interviewer.
Organizations:
United States. Army. Officers.
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
Places:
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- American.
China.
France.
Great Britain -- Officials and employees.
Great Britain -- Social life and customs.
United States -- Foreign relations.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
Untied States -- History -- War of 1812.
Untied States -- Officials and employees.
Untied States -- Politics and government.
United States -- Social life and customs.
Document Types:
Autographs (manuscripts).
Interviews.
Microforms.
Posters.

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