Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson); 1822-1885;Civil War;Politicians Presidents;Politics and government;Generals
The Chronology of Ulysses S. Grant's life is extracted from the 31 volumes of the Papers of Ulysses S. Grant and is presented here as a full-length time line of Grant's life.
Tensas Parish (La.)--History.; Natchez (Miss.)--History.; Waterproof (La.)--History.; Saint Joseph (La.)--History.; Plantation life--Louisiana--History--19th century.; Slavery--United States--History--19th century.; Levees--Louisiana.;...
Diary kept by plantation owner Zenas Preston from 1850-1853. Preston's plantation, Leftwich, was situated on Lake St. Peter in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, and Preston describes frequent trips to Waterproof, Saint Joseph, and Natchez via the...
R. C. King, the college's secretary, writes to Lee explaining why he has not turned in the financial report for the college yet. He explains that the reason is that student labor over the holidays was not turned in until late and he also notes...
In a series of letters between J. J. Yeates and R. C. King they discuss the fact that the farm department is behind $130.64 in paying Yates. King then writes to the head of the farm department, J. H. Connell, admonishing him for spending that money...
R. C. King writes to J. W. Connell regarding a bill that was unpaid to A. W. Halbert. King says that he paid the man but then realized Connell had not gotten permission from the president to spend that money in the first place. He says that he was...
In two letters, between R. C. King and S. D. Lee, they discuss the issue that some of the department heads at the college are purchasing things on the college's account that have not been cleared by anyone. He draws attention to the fact that the...
A series of letters regarding the butter coming from A and M College. The first letter written by E. F. DelBondio notes that they would not like anymore butter shipped to them because it is too sticky and has a strange taste. Connell then tries to...
In a series of letters, beginning with the discussion of extensive student labor being charged to the college and mistakes made in that report then leading into other letters sent by Lee and King regarding Connell and unapproved purchases he has...
W. L. Hutchinson writes to R. C. King informing him that the president has already approved but that J. C. Robert is to go and pick up about 20 head of cattle. June 17, 1897.
S. D. Lee writes to King about Collins who he says has not been heard from but when he is needs to be told to take a month off and rest. July 11, 1897.
R. C. King writes to Lee about the shortage of funds for the mechanical account. He says the reason for this is because the lights in the electric plant were run all night from November to December. January 19, 1899.
R. C. King writes to Lee complaining of the repairs needed and notes that the foundation is giving way and that the house needs painting. He also notes that the cistern is too small for use and they never have as much water as they would like. He...
Mr. John O. Farrell writes to Stone saying that he does not want his son to come home over Christmas and explains that he has written to his son explaining this as well. He actually goes so far as to say that he does not think it is wise to suspend...
G. Kohler writes in reply to Stone saying that he has sent a twenty dollar check to Mr. King so that his son may be in better standing in his class. November 3, 1899.
In 1908 Edison increased the playing time of the cylinders. From 1888-1902 the speed of the records varied so the record could fit the song, anywhere from 90-144rpm. After 1902 the speed was standardized at 160rpm. In 1908 Edison cylinders...
In 1908 Edison increased the playing time of the cylinders. From 1888-1902 the speed of the records varied so the record could fit the song, anywhere from 90-144rpm. After 1902 the speed was standardized at 160rpm. In 1908 Edison cylinders...
