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- Half-folded handwritten letter from writer Julian Hawthorne in Philadelphia, to Eli Ransom Sutton of the University of Michigan, dated May 2, 1902, concerning the proposition of writing a biography of Hazen S. Pingree. The letter is on Julian Hawthorne's stationery. The letter reads: 1208 Spruce St. Phila. May 2, 1902 My dear Sutton, I have looked through the type-written book you finally sent me. I am [?] written you briefly, agreeing, for reasons which I partially indicate, my object in doing so. I have received no communication since then from Mrs. Pingree or any one acting in his behalf; [?] since the correspondence hitherto has been between you and me, I will now number my first [?] on the subject, and thoughts[?] to it above. Let me say, in passing, that the book of memorabilia[?] has great [?] judgment and diligence, and would, I think, fulfill the [?] for which it was completed[?]. I wish also to express my [?] of our unfailing [?] and look [?] throughout these [?]. But Mrs. Pingree seems to have been maligned by his friends. The biography of a man like her late husband is a [?], and should not be treated or regarded like a matter of bargaining for a parcel of merchandise.. When I was first invited to consider the biography, I had no anticipation of such treatment as I have received. The proposition which I first made was [?] to the interests of both parties. It was desirable that the biography should be brought out in a form adequate to the reputation both of the subject and of the writer--a dignified and thorough book, such as would be generally recognized as a worthy and acceptable ambition[?] to the march[?] of our epoch. The sum I asked for my work--ten thousand dollars--would have repaid me in some degree for the [?] of labor which I wanted to devote to it; and I should have made such magnitude with the [?] as would have [?] to Mrs. Pingree returns[?] which would[?] in the [?] have [?] this expenditure[?]. No attention was paid by her to my proposition, and I understand that the letter was [?] to her. Meanwhile, time went by; and time in relation to the issue of a biography, in this hurrying and forgetting age, is of great importance. The book might now to be nearing completion, and to have been [?] thoroughly[?] [?] by the ambitious[?]. It has been constantly delayed, to its serious detriment; our [?] then next insofar, it might as well be [?] altogether. Especially is this the case in view of the fact that the widow of Governor Pingree has thought it [?] to publish a [?] manuscript of her late husband, instead of an [?] biography. She will truly incur the risk of ridicule form Gov. Pingree admirers, who knowing his financial circumstances, will question the motives of her conduct and such[?] to cast doubt upon her loyalty to him. I am bound to say, in justice[?] to myself, am not of [?] to the memory of Gov. Pingree, that the only thing which can now save this book from contempt and regret[?] will be my name-or that of some literary name as well known and of good standing-upon the page. I can [?] save it; but if the matter be further delayed, I will not save it, and I will feel compelled to decline to have anything to do with it. My reputation will not allow me to connect myself with a failure. I must ask a word about the financial aspect of this affair. I calculated my average[?] [?] from literary work in a year at $15,000. When therefore I undertake to spend four to five months on this biography for $2500. Mrs. Pingree will understand that I am [?] making her a percent of an equal amount. I would gladly give more than that if I could afford, for the sake of receiving[?] the memory of a Great American from [?] or misconception; but that is the limit of which I am able to do. Mrs. Pingree must [?] make no misconception as to the matters which have prompted me to make the concession I have made. I can make no more. If she wishes me to write the book, I must repeat that she take action upon my [?] at once[?]. A check for $2500 must be sent to me immediately, and an agreement drawn up to pay me one half of the sum received as royalties, after the said royalties shall have repaid her the advance to me of $2500. Unless I hear from her to this effect on or before May 10th, I shall conclude that she has decided not to go on with the negotiations, and will return the typewritten volume of memorabilia. Meanwhile I remain available [?] Julian Hawthorne Let me know how to [?] with the [?]
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Proclamation, printed on paper and mounted on linen, appointing Russell A. Alger to the position of Major in the Second regiment of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade in 1862, signed by Michigan Governor Austin Blair, Deputy Secretary of State George H. Honse, and Adjutant General John Robertson. The text of the document is as follows: "To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Ability and Fidelity of Russell A. Alger in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Michigan, I do hereby appoint him Major Second Regiment, Michigan Cavalry Brigade, Division, in the Militia of said State; to rank as such from the Eighteenth day of October 1862. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of Major by doing and performing all things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and Require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as Major. And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as he shall receive from the President of the United States of America, from the Governor of the State of Michigan, or the General or other Superior Officers set over him, according to the rules and discipline of War. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the State of Michigan, for the time being. In Testimony Whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made patent, and the Great Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand, at Lansing, this Eighteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two and of the Independence of the United States of America the eighty-sixth. By the Governor: Austin Blair George H. Honse Dep Secretary of State. Jno. Robertson Adjutant General."
- Date Issued:
- 1862-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Booklet concerning the reconstruction of the NIAGARA published by the Journal of American History under the auspices of the Board of Perry's Victory Centennial Commissioners of the State of Pennsylvania. John Wesley Jarvis's painting of Oliver Hazard Perry surrounded by three sailors and backed by his "Don't Give Up the Ship" banner, is printed on the cover surrounded by a yellow border.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Handwritten letter written by Louis Phélypeaux, comte de Pontchartrain at Versailles on December 24, 1692. The letter is watermarked with the royal arms marked "Cvsson." Translated, the letter reads: Monsieur, I have received your letter of the 15th of this month. The King has approved the account of the award that you have made at a discount for the clothes that are to be distributed to those condemned to the galleys and you can act accordingly. His Majestry does not doubt that you have taken all the precautions possible to reduce this expense and that you will see to it that the contractor provide the clothes of the quality that has been explained (explique'e) to them. At Versailles 24th December, 1692. I am, Monsieur, your most humble and very affectionate servant, Pontchartrain.
- Date Issued:
- 1692-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from Lewis Cass to William Foxen. The letter reads: Washington Sept 2, 1860 My dear William, I have delayed writing you about the paintings till the [...] that I sent the estimate of cost, [...] back to Detroit, so [...] write you without it. and stuck other places, as are [...]. The other we will do in the spring. I leave it to you to manage [...] Lewis Cass
- Date Issued:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Deed certifying the purchase of two burial plots in Mount Elliott Cemetery by Christopher Moross, dated September 1863.
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Three page handwritten copy of a resolution passed by the Citizens of East Saginaw in honor of the late Jacob M. Howard, which was presented to his family. The document is bound at the top by three grommets. It reads: To the Family of the late Hon. Jacob M. Howard. At a meeting of the Citizens of East Saginaw held in the parlors of the Bancroft House on the 4th mth. call for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the memory of your lamented father and for the purpose of extending their condolences and sympathy to his family and relatives. The following resolutions were submitted by the Hon. John F. Driggs and unanimously adopted. In pursuance of the same a committee was appointed to attend the funeral and present a copy of the proceedings to you. In discharging that duty the committee desire to say that they in common with all of our citizens deeply regret the sad event by which the State has been deprived of one its best citizens and you of a kind and affectionate father. In the remarks made at the meeting these sentiments were feelingly expressed and earnestly sympathized by all: Whereas, We have heard with profound regret of the sudden death of Hon. Jacob M. Howard, late U.S. Senator from our State, and for many years one of Michigan's most talented, esteemed and honored citizens, whom in life without distinction of party we felt proud to call our own. Not only on account of his long and valuable service rendered the State while in the various positions of honor and trust to which he had been called, but for the national reputation he enjoyed as a statesman of exalted ability and learning; a citizen whose devotion to duty and principles, as well as what he believed to be for the best interests of his country and state, secured to himself the confidence and respect of all fair and honorable men of all parties; a citizen whose death we mourn as a loss to the community and whose memory though sadly, we delight to honor; and Whereas, It has been decreed by the inscrutable laws of the Supreme Rules of the Universe that our esteemed fellow citizen should be thus suddenly taken from his family and the country while in the maturity of his manhood and usefulness, we deem it not only a duty but fit and proper that we should express our deep sorrow for this great loss to the State and country, and that we should extend our unfeigned condolences and sympathy to his afflicted family, therefore, Resolved, That we the citizens of East Saginaw, without distinction of party, deeply lament the sudden and untimely death of Hon. Jacob M. Howard. That we mourn his loss as one that will meet with responsive regrets from the hearts of the people of the State and nation. Resolved, That we extend to the family and intimate friends of the lamented deceased our sincere condolence and sympathy. That though we may not feel as they must by this sad event, we realize the uncertainty of life, and feel assured that his loss will be felt and regretted by all. Resolved, That as a mark of due respect to the memory of the distinguished dead, a committee of citizens be appointed to attend his funeral at Detroit, and to present a copy of these proceedings to his family and see that the same are given to the public through the press. Committee: Hon. John F. Driggs, chairman B.J. Brown H.C. Potter C.W. Wisner Rev. S.A. Wishard Hon. Leander Simoneau " John G. Owen " Edwin Eddy Chas. L. Ostman L.H. Eastman B.M. Thompson W.L. Webber Hon. A.B. Wood H.C. Ripley Prof. Jos. Estabrook Capt. M.L. Gage Jas. F. Brown C.W. Grant B.B. Buckhont J.S. Estabrook T.P. Sheldon Geo. K. Newcomb East Saginaw, April 5th, 1871 J.F. Driggs, Chairman meeting T.B. Fox, Secretary
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Card printed with "A Happy New Year, 1871" in upper right corner and the signature of Theodore J. Campau below.
- Date Issued:
- 1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Invitation to a meeting of the United Stated Daughters of 1812. The invitation is printed in blue blackletter typeface on grey paper and reads, "National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 State of New York Niagra Frontier Buffalo Chapter invite you to be present at a meeting on Friday afternoon, September fifth, nineteen hundred and thirteen, Twentieth Century Hall, at three o'clock in Commemoration of Perry's Victory at the Battle of Lake Erie."
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Stereographic card bearing colorized half-tone images of President Roosevelt's second inauguration ceremony. This card belongs to the Around the World series of stereo views.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
