A Guide to the Papers of John Hay, 1872-1905 Hay, John, Papers of 7053-a

A Guide to the Papers of John Hay, 1872-1905

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Accession Number 7053-a

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Repository

Special Collections, University of Virginia Library

Accession number

7053-a

Title

Papers of John Hay, 1872-1905

Physical Characteristics

This collection consists of 35 items.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.

Preferred Citation

Papers of John Hay, Accession #7053-a , Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

This collection was given to the Library on December 17, 1963.

Scope and Content Information

The collection contains manuscripts of his poem "Night in Venice" and "Unto each man comes a day".

In his correspondence he discusses Lincoln, his commitment to peace and Mary E. Surratt's guilt; an article he has written on Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth; the Southern Historical Society Papers and their low editorial standards; his book "Bread-winners" for which he allows an Italian translation; the proofs of his book "Abraham Lincoln"; a small printing of his collected poems and his giving up poetry writing; his election to the Kauai Kodak Klub; Alfred Austin's "A Tale of True Love and Other Poems"; and Charles Elliott's "The Book of American Interiors." He also requests an autograph copy of "Stonewall Jackson's Way"; declines to purchase photographs of Lincoln; regrets social invitations; thanks Thomas Nast for a cartoon of "The Emperor Roosevelt and the Rough Rider Wilhelm" and criticizes [Sophia M. B.?] Herrick's notes on Lincoln. Two portraits of Hay are included.

Correspondents include Mr. Alden, Robert Coster, Mr. Cunningham, Richard Watson Gilder, E. S. Goodhue, [J. R.?] Osgood, John Williamson Palmer, Mr. Taylor, Mr. House, and H. D. Traill.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

W[illiamson]
J[ohn]

Contents List

Manuscripts

Poem beginning "Unto each man comes a day . . ." n.d.

AMsS, 1 p.
Poem: "Night in Venice" n.d.

AmsS, 1 p.

Letters

John Hay to Mr. Taylor 1872 Jan 5

ALS, 1 p.

Expresses regret about "that engagement."
J. H. to Mrs. Mack 1872 Jan 11

AL, 1 p.

Regrets he could not respond to her invitation.
J. H. to Cunningham 1876 Jun 20

ALS, 1 p.

Thanks him for letter and remembrance. Mentions he has quit writing poetry.
J. H. to E. C. Hine 1881 Oct 6

ALS, 1 p.

Thanks for dinner invitation, but will not be able to attend.
J. H. to Dr. J[ohn] W[illiamson] Palmer 1886 Aug 17

ALS, 1 p., w/ typed transcript

Asks for autograph copy of "Stonewall Jackson's Way," if J. W. P. is the author of it.
J. H. to Dr. J. W. Palmer 1886 Aug 24

ALS, 2 p., w/typed transcript

Thanks J. W. P. for granting request; discusses "Southern Historical Society Papers." Adivses against buying the series because poorly edited.
J. H. to Richard Watson Gilder [1886 Nov 24]

ALS, 1 p.

Sends corrected proofs for Abraham Lincoln . Suggests subtitle "Lincoln in Congress." Thanks donor of Lincoln autograph.
J. H. to House [1890] Jan 16

ALS, 2 p.

Wrote article on Ellsworth under pressure and has no feeling for it. Would like to write more on Ellsworth.
"The Author" [J. H.] to Mr [J. W.] Harper 1890 Jan 22

ALS, 1 p., w/ env.

Asks if Bread-winners has earned anything. Requests half a dozen copies be sent him in Washington. W/AN 1890 Jan 22 J. W. Harper to W. Muller, to fill above order.
J. H. to Mr. [J. W. ?] Harper 1890 Mar 8

ALS, 1 p.

Regrets cannot accept invitation because of previous engagment. Sends regards to William Dean Howells.
J. H. to Richard Watson Gilder 1894 Nov 23

ALS, 1 p.

Indicates corrections for sonnet he submitted to R. W. G. Asks for proofs of same when printed.
J. H. to Samuel Sidney McClure 1895 Oct 31

ALS, 1 p., w/photo

Requests a proof of the Ellsworth article before it is printed.
J. H. to "Dear Sir" 1897 Jul 19

ALS, 1 p.

Has no objection to translation of Bread-winners into Italian, but will not put his name to the book.
H. D. Traill to J. H. 1898 Aug 22

ALS, 2 p.

Accepts poem by Mr. [J. W. ?] Palmer for Literature (his London magazine).
J. H. to Mr. Palmer 1898 Aug 25

TLS, 1 p.

Has sent P.'s poem to editor of Literature .
J. H. to E. S. Goodhue 1901 Apr 29

TLS, 1 p.

Thanks for election as honorary member of the Kauai Kodak Klub. Signature probably not in J. H.'s hand.
J. H. to Harper & Brothers 1902 Apr 17

TLS, 1 p.

Thanks for letter and copy of Alfred Austin's work, A Tale of True Love and Other Poems .
J. H. to Robert Coster 1903 Jan 27

TLS, 1 p.

Will sign the photograph if sent to him.
J. H. to R. C. 1903 Jan 30

TLS, 1 p.

Returns photograph, signed.
J. H. to R. C. 1903 Apr 29

TLS, 1 p.

Returns photograph of President Lincoln; obliged for offer, but does not care to purchase it.
J. H. to R. C. 1903 Nov 17

TLS, 1 p.

Returns miniture portrait of Lincoln. He is not collecting such things; refers him to Mr. Lambert of Philadelphia.
J. H. Dr. J. W. Palmer 1903 Dec 7

TLS, 1 p., w/typescript

Has received enclosed poem, "Braddock." Sends copy congratulations; his verses are a sign of youth.
J. H. to Mr. Osgood n.y. Feb 14

ALS, 1 p.

Asks for another copy of The Book of American Interiors; has promised one to a friend.
J. H. to Richard Watson Gilder n.y. Mar 7

ALS, 2 p.

Denies stories critical of Lincoln. Insists on Lincoln's commitment to peace and union.
J. H. to Mr. Alden n.y. Jun 30

ALS, 1 p.

Encloses a sonnet made for Alden.
J. H. to Richard Watson Gilder n.y. Oct 29

ALS, 1 p.

Discusses extent of Mrs. Surratt's guilt in the Lincoln assassination.
J. H. to Miss King n.y. Dec 11

ALS, 4 p.

Thanks for letter and photograph of his aunt Evelyn. Sends copy of all his verses; only a few copies have been printed, none of which are for sale.
J. H. to Richard Watson Gilder n.d.

ALS, 1 p.

Returns [Sophia M'Ilvaine Bledsoe ?] Herrick's notes re Lincoln. Questions her accuracy, and criticizes her memory of issues. Concludes that even intelligent women are careless.

Miscellaneous

Autograph on fragment of document, with seal of Department of State 1880 Aug 28

Autograph
Proclaimation by Theodore Roosevelt on death of John Hay. 1905 Jul 3

Printed broadside
Autobiographical data for United Press Bureau n.d.

Notes

in hand of J. H. while Secretary of State, ca.1898-1905.
J. H., U.S. Secretary State, head and shoulders n.d.

Photograph
Photograph of bust of J. H., by Augustus Saint-Gaudens n.d.

Photograph