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- 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
- Description:
- Handwritten note written on "Executive Mansion, Washington" stationery on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley, inviting Secretary of War Russell Alger and Annette Alger to attend a concert. The note reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of Secretary and Mrs. Alger, and the ladies of their household, at half past eight o'clock this evening. Concert by the Mexican Band. Monday, May 10th, 1897."
- Date Issued:
- 1897-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Half-folded banquet menu autographed by Ulysses S. Grant from a luncheon held in his honor at Young's Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 15th, 1880. The menu is composed of blue fabric and cardstock, and the cover is decorated with hand painted flowers. "Complimentary to Gen. U. S. Grant by the Republican State Committee," is printed on the interior on the left. The menu is printed in pink on the right. The verso is signed by Ulysses S. Grant and printed with "Young's Hotel, October 15th, 1880."
- Date Issued:
- 1880-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Invitation card sent on behalf of President William McKinley and Ida Saxton McKinley to the secretary of war, Russell A. Alger, and Annette Alger for dinner on January 4, 1899. The card reads, "The President and Mrs. McKinley request the pleasures of the company of the Secretary of War and Mrs. Alger at dinner on Wednesday evening January 4th, at eight o'clock, 1899." A gold embossed eagle seal is at the top of the card.
- Date Issued:
- 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Certificate, mounted on linen, conferring upon Russell A. Alger the rank of Brigadier General, issued on April 9th, 1866. The certificate is signed by President of the United States Andrew Johnson and by United States Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and is stamped with the seal of the United States Office of War on the upper left. The full text of the certificate is as follows: "The President of the United States of America To all who shall see these presents greeting: Know ye, That I do hereby confer on Russell A. Alger of the U.S. Volunteers, in the service of the United States by and with the advice and consent of the Senate the rank of Brigadier General by brevet, in said service, to rank as such from the Eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-five, for gallant and meritorious service during the war. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to obey and respect him accordingly and he is to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as he shall receive from me, or the future President of the United States of America, and other Officers set over him, according to law, and the rules and discipline of war. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being. Given under my hand at the City of Washington, this ninth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-six and in the Ninetieth year of the Independence of the United States. By the President. Andrew Johnson Edwin M. Stanton Secretary of War" The certificate also contains hand written text, in red ink, located on the top right corner. The text is as follows: "Recorded volume 4 page 82 Adjutant General's office April 9, 1866 E.D. Townsend Asst. Adjt. Genl."
- Date Issued:
- 1866-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard printed with a portrait of George Washington surrounded by a wreath with the caption, "Washington, The Father of His Country. The card is postmarked February 1914, from Detroit, Michigan, and a handwritten message addressed to Captain C.G. Hampton of 384 Detroit Post, Wayne County Bank Building, West Larned Street, is on the verso, "Many happy returns of the day. Ed."
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard printed with a portrait of George Washington above an image of his home at Mount Vernon. The card is postmarked February 20, 1909, from Clarkson, New York, and a handwritten message addressed to C.G. Hampton of 24 Blaine Avenue, Detroit is on the verso: Friday P.M. All well as usual. Julie[?] + 2 went to the City yesterday. Ed is all too crazy[?] yet, but will purchase in the spring. Has received annual[?] catalogue. Minnie + family well. Geo. is [?] preparing[?] warm ash today + [?] although its good [?]. Love to all. Sincerely W.M.A.[?]
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white reproduction of a drawing of Theodore Roosevelt, drawn by Gari Melchers in 1908. The drawing depicts Roosevelt standing, wearing a hat, glasses, a coat with a fur collar, and black knee high boots. Printed text on the lower right corner right reads "Copr. Gari Melchers Copr. Detroit Publishing Co." The print is mounted on beige paper from a former framing. A hand written caption on the verso reads "Reproduced from drawing by Gari Melchers, Detroit artist 1908."
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Handwritten letter of introduction written by Lewis Cass, and addressed to Martin Van Buren, regarding James Witherell. "Detroit Dec. 18, 1823 My dear sir, Mr. Witherell, the bearer of this letter, has requested an introduction to you. I give it to him with much felt [...], because his character, and conduct and acquirements have attached me to him, and because wherever he may form acquaintances, he will be valued and esteemed. I am, my dear sir, with [...] and ever yours, Lewis Cass"
- Date Issued:
- 1823-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Menu for the "6th Annual Dinner Americus Republican Club of Pittsburgh, PA." commemorating the birth of General U. S. Grant on Wednesday April, 27 at the Monongahela House. The interior contains a print of Ulysses S. Grant on a horse and other war scenes, as well as the menu and list of officers and committee members of the Pittsburgh Americus Republican Club.
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society