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- Handwritten half-folded resolution from the Colored Citizens of Detroit sent to the Howard Family along with the letter 2013.048.670 on the event of the death of Jacob M. Howard. The document reads: Whereas, In the Providence of God, our friend and benefactor Jacob M. Howard has been called from among men to that bourne from which no traveller returns and Whereas, He was one of the firmest, truest and best friends of our race, ever ready to assist us with his tongue, pen or purse, and Whereas, We know that during his service in the Senate of the United States, he was ever vigilant for the rights of Colored men. Never giving a vote of which we as Colored men could complain, Always maintaining, with signal ability, and consistency the rights of the oppressed, and at last drafting, with his own hands the immortal 13th Amendment to the constitution of the United States, that conferred freedom upon four millions of slaves, and Whereas, His whole life has shown him to be a friend of the oppressed, and lowly, - whose voice was ever ready to sustain our cause, and whose person was among us, at our meetings, to give us words of comfort and cheer Whereas, Throughout the late rebellion, when the institutions of Republican Government were submitted to the arbitrament of the sword, and when the time of reconstruction came he was still the friend of the oppressed, battling on the side of justice, and right and for the preservation of the Union, Therefore be it Resolved That in the death of Jacob M. Howard we as a people have lost a true friend, whose memory we will cherish, and the nation a man, whose ability, and justice as a statesman will never be forgotten. Resolved That we revere his memory as one who was largely instrumental in securing for the Colored men of this County their Liberty and Enfranchisement, and we extend to his family our heart felt sympathy in this hour of their bereavement. Resolved, That as a sorrowing people we will attend his funeral in a body Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the deceased.
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Resolution, hand written on paper and mounted on linen, issued by the Michigan Senate. pressing approval to President-elect William McKinley of his consideration for Russell A. Alger for a cabinet position, dated January 18th, 1897. The text of the resolution is as follows: "Mr. Lawrence offered the following concurrent resolution: Whereas, The citizens of Michigan, ever anxious for the advancement of the best interests of their noble commonwealth, have learned with feelings of intense gratification, that there is a possibility of an advancement to a cabin exposition, under the incoming administration, of her most favored and distinguished son; therefore be it Resolved (the House concurring), That we cherish with jealous pride the history of the achievements of Gen. Russell A. Alger as soldier and hero of the rebellion. That we contemplate with admiration his wise and statesman-like administration of the affairs of the State as Governor. That we, as representatives of the whole people of the State of Michigan, express to the President-elect our earnest approval of the contemplated appointment, believing that the conduct of national affairs will be distinguished through his attainments. Resolved, That these resolutions be endorsed by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House, and that a copy be forwarded to the President-elect, to each of our Representatives in the National Senate and National House of Representatives, and to General Alger. Charles S. Pierce Secretary of the Senate Lewis M. Miller Clerk of House of Representatives."
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Black and white print of an 1829 painting of four children of Charles and Sylvia Larned by Vermont artist Abraham Tuthill. Julia Colt Larned is depicted in a light-colored dress sitting on a chair in the back. Jane Hereford Larned kneels in front of Julia, wearing a darker colored dress, with a bonnet hung on her back. Sylvester Larned and Catherine Jones Larned are seated on the floor in the foreground playing chess.
- Date Issued:
- 1829-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Scans of a menu for a dinner honoring Marshal Ferdinand Foch, held at the Hotel Statler on November 7, 1921. The half-folded front cover is made of a heavy gray paper which has been printed with the basic information about the event in gold text within a shield motif against a background pattern of blue fleurs-des-lis and green stars. The inside front cover includes a half-tone print of a portrait photo of Marshal Foch in uniform. The first page notes: "We render Homage to Marshal Foch, Foremost among those who saved Civilization; The City of Detroit, The American Legion; Ils ne passeront pas." The interior pages list the program and menu and are printed in black text on yellowed paper. The interior pages also have a decorative border that is printed in a gold color. A green cord (broken) has been used to bind the cover and pages together. A large envelope printed with, "A testimonial of gratitude from the City of Detroit to one of her citizens who served in the Great War," was included as well.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Detroit Light Guard membership card issued to Arthur S. Hampton, with a field recording that his dues were paid from January through May, 1900.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Booklet published for the memorial services of Thomas Murphy of Murphy Iron Works held on June 5, 1904 at the Fort Street Congregational Church.
- Date Issued:
- 1904-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Calling card bearing the handwritten name, "F. Buhl, Detroit" (most likely Frederick Buhl).
- Date Issued:
- 1855-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Quarter folded invitation and insert card for the wedding of Rosella Beaubien and Perry C. Andrews held on April 28, 1897. The invitation is worded as an announcement by the bride's parents, "Mr. & Mrs. Cleophas Beaubien." The insert card includes the time and place of the wedding reception--723 Monroe Avenue at 8:30 PM. Both parts are printed in black script typeface on cream-colored paper.
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Picture postcard of Wilcox House in Buffalo, New York. There is an oval shaped picture of President Roosevelt in the upper right corner. Bottom of postcard reads : Wilcox House, Buffalo, N.Y., where Roosevelt took the oath of office after McKinley's death. Addressed to Mr. Fred Deason, 90 Read Place, Detroit, Michigan, and postmarked July 3, 1920.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Letter from Mrs. John LeBron to Mrs. Chas Scheerer (Emma), dated February 4, 1893. It reads as follows: Mountain Creek, Chilton County, Alabama February 4th, 1893 - Dear Sister Emma: Your very kind and welcome letter of Jan 31st was received yesterday. Oddly enough, Charlie passed through Mt. Creek, just the day before and was met by our post-master on the train, who secured his card for us. Of course we were disappointed at not meeting him formally, but trust that his business will not be pressing at another time. I had just mailed you a letter acknowledging the receipt of "The Journal." It was a pleasant thought to me, to still be counted as one of J. ? County's daughters. Firstly: let me congratulate you in having such a prominent identification in the World's Fair, for which you are so ably qualified. I send you by to-day's mail, the following article belonging to General Grant. A book, titled "Children of the Outlaw." It will be noticed on the fly-leaf as a gift from the author to Gen Grant. This book my dear sister one would desire you to keep after the Exhibition for your own library, as a token of affection from John, Minnie & Marie. In reply to the question in regard to my work as a translator, will say, that I have translated the French Novel "Germaine" Consisting of fifteen chapters (15 chapters). This was published in a Minneapolis Weekly Newspaper and I regret to say that I have not a full file to send you, but mail you one sample N[?]. I enclose in this letter, one of the first medallions struck off after Gen'l Grant's death; we believe that these are quite rare. Also some pressed roses worn by me at a ladies' tea-party given by Mrs. Grant Sept 7th 1880. Hope that Mamma & you have entirely recovered from your colds. With much love from us all to Mamma & you, Your loving sister, Minnie.
- Date Issued:
- 1893-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
