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- Description:
- Leather bound souvenir program and corresponding envelope from the banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie held at the Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point, on September 10, 1913. The booklet features an image of Perry in profile on the cover between the an American flag, and a British flag consisting of a red cross and saltire on a white field, above a silhouette of Perry's ship the NIAGARA. The interior contains information on figures connected with the battle including Perry, as well as Robert H. Barclay, Lewis Cass, Isaac Shelby, William Henry Harrison, and Daniel Dobbins; the menu for the event, a program of toasts, and a list of members of the Inter-State Board of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission. The envelope is brown with the silhouette of the NIAGARA on the front.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Document signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and John T. Mason, Secretary, appointing John Roberts Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia of the Michigan Territory. The document is embossed and stamped with a white seal of the Michigan Territory. The text of the document is as follows: "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these presents may come...Greeting: Know ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity and abilities of John Roberts Esquire I do hereby appoint him Lieutenant Colonel in the Militia of the said Territory. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of Lieutenant Colonel by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as Lieutenant Colonel. 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, the Governor of the said Territory, or his superior Officer set over him according to law. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory for the time being. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Detroit, this twenty eighth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifty fifth. Lewis Cass John T. Mason, Secretary of the Territory." The verso contains hand written declarations from John Roberts and Colonel Cook of the 1st Regiment of the Michigan Militia, reading: "Teritory [sic] of Michigan County of Wayne I, John Roberts do Solemnly swear that I will Support the Constitution of the United States of America. So help me God. John Roberts I, John Roberts do Solemnly Swear That I will carefully and diligently discharge the duties of a Lieutenant Colonel in the Michigan Militia, so help me God. John Roberts Be it Remembered that on this 24th day of November, One Thousand eight Hundred and thirty personally came before me the undersigned Louis [?] Cook, Col. 1st Regt., John Roberts, who took and Subscribed the foregoing oath in my presence. Given under my hand the City of Detroit the day and year above written. Louis [?] Cook Col. 1st Regt., M.M."
- Date Issued:
- 1830-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Government
- Description:
- Color half-length portrait lithograph of Lewis Cass, printed by N. Currier of New York City, for Cass' 1848 presidential campaign. Cass is depicted seated in a suit and bowtie before a backdrop including a red curtain and a marble column. "Lewis Cass, Democratic Candidate for Twelfth President of the United States," is printed below. The print is mounted on heavy cardboard.
- Date Issued:
- 1848-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Booklet, published by the Michigan Historical Commission, documenting the unveiling of a Lewis Cass memorial tablet on Mackinac Island, on August 28, 1915. The booklet is bound in a green paper cover.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- A small piece of wood from Lewis Cass' home, inscribed with writing that details the history of the house, mounted on a newspaper clipping, entitled "The Oldest Building in Detroit About to Disappear: The Breaking Up of the Old Cass Homestead on Larned Street," dated August 30, 1882.
- Date Issued:
- 1884-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Head-and-shoulders portrait lithograph of Lewis Cass, by J.C. Buttre and printed by Johnson, Fry, and Company of New York. Cass is depicted in a dark suit and tie looking to the right. The oval-shaped portrait is surrounded by a border composed of scrollwork and images of an eagle perched atop a book beneath a semi-circle of stars, and of two War of 1812-era officers on horseback leading marching soldiers. Lewis Cass' signature is printed at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from Lewis Cass to William Foxen. The letter reads: Washington September 26, 1861 Dear William, Mr. [...] wrote me, that the dining table was coming on. We want it very much, in a [...] First you can let me know just the breadth of the table, and the length to check I can hold out if they [...] Meals are, an [...] Lewis Cass
- Date Issued:
- 1861-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- Certificate appointing Charles Trowbridge to the position of Notary Public in and for the County of Wayne, signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, in 1826. The document is stamped with the great seal of the Michigan Territory. "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these Presents may come, Greeting: Know Ye, That, reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles Trowbridge Esquire I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of the said Territory have appointed him a Notary Public in and of the County of Wayne And I do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to the law: To have and to hold the said Office, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereunto belonging, during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory, for the time being. In Testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at Detroit, this Twenty ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Six and of the Independence of the United States of America the Fifty first. By the Governor: Lewis Cass Wm. Woodbridge Secretary of Michigan Territory." The verso contains handwritten declarations from Charles Trowbridge and James Abbots and J. Kearsley, Justices of the Peace, reading as follows: "Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of a Notary Public for the County of Wayne, during my continuance in this office, according to the best of my abilities, so help me God. C. Trowbridge Be it known that on the 30th November 1826, before me the undersigned Justice of the Peace for the County of Wayne, personally appeared Charles C. Trowbridge above named, and in my presence took and subscribed the foregoing oath. James Abbots Justice of the Peace Territory of Michigan County of Wayne: I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States so help me God. C. Trowbridge Sworn and Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County I Charles C. Trowbridge do solemnly swear that I will without favor or partiality, honestly, diligently and faithfully discharge the duties of a notary public, to the best of my skill and ability, so help me God. C Trowbridge Sworn to & Subscribed before me Dec. 14 1826 J. Kearsley Justice of the Peace Wayne County"
- Date Issued:
- 1826-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Leather bound souvenir program from the banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie held at the Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point, on September 10, 1913. The booklet features an image of Perry in profile on the cover between the damaged fabric remnants of an American flag, and a British flag consisting of a red cross and saltire on a white field, above a silhouette of Perry's ship the NIAGARA. The interior contains information on figures connected with the battle including Perry, as well as Robert H. Barclay, Lewis Cass, Isaac Shelby, and Daniel Dobbins; the menu for the event, a program of toasts, and a list of members of the Inter-State Board of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
