circa 2 July 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: Elegiac lines, inscrib'd to Mrs Knox, occasioned by the death of her infant daughter, who deceas'd near Pluckemin N. Jersey July 2 1779

Signed "JBC." "This little Cherub like some blooming flower/ The soft Exotic of an happier clime/ Shrunk from the dawn of beauteous Childhood Hour/ And, drooping sought It's native realms sublime..."

GLC02437.10473

1916-1982

Southern, Neta Snook, 1896-1991

Header Record

Title: [Papers of Neta Snook Southern]

The earlier papers include a newspaper clipping advertising Snook's flight instruction and a short note most likely written by Neta Snook to her mother. There is correspondence regarding Snook's publication, photocopies of letters written by Amelia Earhart to various recipients, and correspondence from Lloyd Royer, a fellow pilot and friend of Snook's. In addition to the correspondence, the archive includes Snook's membership card to the Experimental Aircraft Association and a number of magazine and newspaper clippings regarding Snook, Earhart, and John Montijo.

GLC07243.004

August 1981

Photograph

Title: [Photographs of Neta Snook Southern with others]

Photographs of Neta Snook Southern accompanied by various people possibly attending a Lockheed Martin function. One of the people is identified as Carol Osborne of Lockheed Martin. Also includes a dinner ticket belonging to Snook Southern.

GLC07243.006.01

1900-1920

Document

Title: [Curtiss airplane blueprints]

A collection of blueprints detailing the parts of a Curtiss Jenny airplane; the type of airplane flown by Neta Snook. The blueprints come from the David D. Hatfield Aviation Collection.

GLC07243.007

15 July 1797

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Hamilton

Proposing meeting to discuss fallout from Maria Reynolds Affair

GLC08097

1934-1963

Southern, Neta Snook, 1896-1991

Diary

Title: Diary of Neta Snook Southern

This daily diary book primarily includes lists and notes regarding Snook Southern's farm and home. The diary is used sporadically for a nineteen year period. Also included with the diary are various newspaper clippings and receipts.

GLC07243.003

November 1861

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document by Mrs. Abbot regarding property of Isaac H. Abbott destroyed by the federal troops]

Includes horses taken, a hog killed, a burned building, and all sorts of household goods and supplies destroyed or taken, reportedly by the 3rd provisional brigade. With signed autograph endorsement of Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon stating that Abbott left the property on 5 November 1861 and that it was destroyed by Buchanan (possibly Robert Christie, later a Union General) and his brigades. Also declares, "The Building burnt, not at the time Chgd., but about the 1st Dec. and not by our troops either purposely or accidentally."

GLC02414.106

19 December 1852

Dunn, Jane B. R., 1807-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones

Refers to the deaths of "Pink"; cousin Minerva Henderson, who died of consumption; Jimmy Robinson; and the rumor of the murders of two local families by robbers. Also reports various local weddings. Addressed to Liet. William E. Jones, Fort Merrill, Texas.

GLC02711.17

26 October 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (October 26, 1864)]

Letter from A.H. Stephens, Report on the battle of Cedar Creek, Brilliant victory of the colored troops near Ft. Donelson, 250 of Forrest's cavalry whipped by 83 negroes, the letter of Ethridge, The notorious Rose Greenhow.

GLC05959.50.36

27 November 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 106, whole no. 1403 (November 27, 1861)]

More information from Slidell and Mason, Davis's presidential message to the Confederate Congress, a list and explanation of Texas's finances, news from Mexico, report of the hanging of a Negro boy after murdering a baby and beating the plantation owner's wife, report of the Navy.

GLC05959.51.004

11 December 1861

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 112, whole no. 1409 (December 11, 1861)]

Narrative by Gen. Beauregard about the battle of Manassas. Letters to the editor from various people. A letter describes the activities of the ladies of Bellville in supporting the local hospital, and another letter is addressed to the patriotic ladies of Texas. An editorial about the position of the enemy. Report on the Bayou City Guard. The subjection of Maryland. Proceedings from the Confederate Congress, Schooner "waterman" wrecked, Fire at Georgetown, Richmond families leaving, general Bragg's Congratulatory Order.

GLC05959.51.009

10 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 3496 (January 10, 1862)]

Federals repulsed in South Carolina. Letters from Brownville, Virginia Point, Camp Kirby, and Parsons's regiment. New York Bank. Reenlistment. Defects in the new military law. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on death of Judge Hemphill. Report of Mrs. M.J. Young and Miss Eva Harris for hospital donations.

GLC05959.51.016

13 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 116, whole no. 3496 (January 13, 1862)]

Spicy interview between General Dix and a lady of baltimore, The First Texas Regiment, The Reign of terror in Baltimore Proclamation by the Governor of Texas. Poems on the passing of the old year and the new year. Pres. Davis's message in England. Battle at Woodsonville. Letters from Austin, the Potomac. Editorial on silver hoarding.

GLC05959.51.017

29 January 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 123, whole no. 3503 (January 29, 1862)]

General Van Dorn gone West, Newbern to be attacked, women & children leaving 125 Federal vessels at Hatteras, Letter from Rev. R.F. Bunting. War news form Mexico. General hospital fund. City Council minutes. Alamosa taken by Colonel Baylor.

GLC05959.51.020

14 March 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 142, whole no. 3522 (March 14, 1862)]

List of donations to the Ladies' Hospital Association. Confederate prisoners in Chicago. Editorial on disloyalty in Travis County. Letter from a high private. Aid for families of volunteers.

GLC05959.51.028

5 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 21, whole no. 3516 (May 5, 1862)]

Women's work in New Orleans. The federal commander's demands. Editorial on New Orleans. Battle of Glorietta. News from New Mexico. Martial law. City Council minutes. The Winchester battlefield. Battle of Valverde.

GLC05959.51.033

21 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 28, whole no. 3523 (May 21, 1862)]

Terrible hailstorm in Lampassas, Texas. Lincoln's message to Congress. Affairs in Galveston. Stormy session of Cabinet. Federal gunboats at New Madrid. Compliment to Southern women. Davis's proclamation to the Confederacy.

GLC05959.51.039

28 May 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 31, whole no. 3526 (May 28, 1862)]

Several poems. A letter to the editor exposes censors, croakers, and traitors. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on the fall of New Orleans and its effect on Europe. Federal war tax bill. Why women sympathize with the war rebellion. Evacuation of Richmond.

GLC05959.51.042

3 September 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 73, whole no. 3568 (September 3, 1862)]

Evacuation of Baton Rouge. Battle of Cedar Run. Appeal to the ladies of Texas to support aid societies. Editorial on well-drilled soldiers. Heroic incidents in New Orleans.

GLC05959.51.052

circa 1862

Manuscript document

Title: Inventory of furniture

List of furniture in the General's Office, the Quarter Master's Office, the dining room, and the kitchen. Lists items like tables, sofa, plates, soup tureen, salt cellars, etc. and also three beds with bedding. No date. List is the same as GLC 2414.178 but is not identified as belonging to Mrs. Manson, as .178 is.

GLC02414.177

circa 1862

Manuscript document

Title: Inventory of furniture belonging to Mrs. Manson

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, General Eliakim P. Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items in the General's office, Quarter Master's Office, dining room, kitchen and beds with bedding. List is the same as GLC 2414.177, though .177 is identified only as an inventory of furniture.

GLC02414.178

circa 1862

Manuscript document

Title: Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC 2414.177, and GLC 2414.178. On page two is a short list of items specifically for Colonel Scammon, including a washstand, bowl and pitcher, arm chair, and a small looking glass.

GLC02414.179

1 February 1862

Manuscript document

Title: [Bill of sundries for Mrs. Tyre]

"List of property taken from Mrs. E.A. Tyre --- at different times, since the 15th of November 1861 by the 3rd Provl Brigade." Lists includes one horse, 20 sheep, 6 hogs, wagons, wheat, flax and other sundries. Eliakim P. Scammon was Colonel of the 3rd Brigade.

GLC02414.180

30 April 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 53 (April 30, 1864)]

Battle of Winchester, Yankee female surgeon, Gold up to $184, Battle with the Army of the Potomac, Battle report of the Battle of Grand Ecore, Louisiana during Banks Red River Expedition.

GLC05959.72.096

August 15, 1863

A.F. Crutchfield & Co., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Daily express. [Vol. 13, no. 195, whole no. 4330 (August 15, 1863)]

The raid against Weldon, North Carolina, General M.W. Ransom Gallantly & Successfully Repulses the Enemy at Boon's Mill - The Enemy very successful at theft, robbery, arson and rape, report from Morris Island.

GLC05959.74.26