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to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written near Chattahoochee Bridge in Georgia. He has recently received his family's letter of 30 October and is glad to hear that everyone at home is doing well. Writes that the army is going to leave their camp tomorrow morning. He reports that as...

GLC07460.107

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is alright and has survived the march. General William T. Sherman's army is in front of Savannah, Georgia. The army has captured Fort McAllister at the mouth of the Ogeechee River. This allows the Union forces to have communication...

GLC07460.108

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that the mail is becoming somewhat regular as more has come in today and is being sent out as well. He is happy to report that their camp situation has improved from when he last wrote. The regiment has advanced into the trenches around...

GLC07460.109

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes about those who have died during the past year and the sacrifice they made for their country. General William T. Sherman reviewed the 20th Corps. today. General Ulysses Grant was supposed to review the men as well but he failed to show up. A...

GLC07460.110

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

It is almost impossible to receive or sent out any mail, the last letter he received from home was from 25 December. They are about 23 miles from Savannah, Georgia. It has been raining so hard for the past few days that it was nearly impossible to...

GLC07460.111

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is not in camp and is feeling much better. His diarrhea has gone away thanks to some of the berries he ate. The weather has been very bad, there is a lot of mud which will prevent the army from moving very far. The Union scouts found...

GLC07460.112

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he and most of the men of the company are doing well. The wood they have been using for their fire turns everything black including their faces. They are camped about 25 [18 miles from Hardeeville, South Carolina to another site then...

GLC07460.113

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

The Union 14th Corps. captured Fayetteville, North Carolina yesterday. They are now encamped there along with the 20th, 15th, and 17th Corps. On 2 February his regiment had a "brisk" skirmish with Confederates near Lawtonville, South Carolina. They...

GLC07460.114

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is very grateful for everyone at home for caring about him and worrying about his safety while he is at war. He feels bad for them because the letters they receive from him take so long to arrive so they are usually "in the dark" about...

GLC07460.117

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that it takes a long time for the letters to arrive at camp and to be sent out. Thinks that General William T. Sherman is unwilling to give up his line of communication. He does not think the army could survive in North Carolina in the summer...

GLC07460.118

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that his health is very good and mail leaves Raleigh, North Carolina for Goldsboro, North Carolina by rail. They have received the great news that Richmond, Virginia has been captured along with General Robert E. Lee's army. The camp cheered...

GLC07460.119

to unknown

Writes that General Ward is commander of their division. He is in the 1st Brigade, 1st Division of the 11th Army Corps. commanded by General Harvard [?] Harrison, who is a nephew of former United States President William Henry Harrison. Colonel...

GLC07460.123

To Gentleman

GLC07474.02.01

To Jacob Read Esq

GLC07474.02.02

State of New York

GLC07474.02.03

1000 Dollar United States Bond

1000 dollar US Bond issued to John Harlerton by Hopkings the Treaurer of Loans. Bond number 5399

GLC07474.02.04

To Caesar Rodney

GLC07474.02.05

To Mr. Tilefton

GLC07474.02.06

to Capt. Bilfull

GLC07474.02.07

to Benjamin Huntington

GLC07474.02.08

Certification of Goods

Certification of goods sold to Samuel Wheat

GLC07474.02.09

to unknown

Written by Key, the penman of the Star Spangled Banner and a founding member of the American Colonization Society, as an attorney to an unknown reverend. Says he would like to join him on the 30th, but cannot because court will be in session. Appears...

GLC07483.02

to Anthony Benezet

Written by the British abolition leader Sharp to the American Quaker abolition leader Benezet. References Benezet's letter of 14 May 1772. Sends him (not included here) a short answer he "drew up to check the insinuations of those persons who pretend...

GLC07483.03

to Thomas W. Higginson

Discusses their list of lecturers, including Frederick Douglass, which he will publish in the next issue of the Liberator. Believes Douglass is on his way from Rochester and will be able to lecture on the 18th. Praises Higginson's speech as...

GLC07483.04

to Messrs Walker and Wise

Letter of introduction for a Mr. F.M. Adlington of Weymouth. Garrison calls him "a very worthy citizen, possessing a talent for versification, and using it for many years past in the service of freedom, temperance, and other good causes." Informs...

GLC07483.05

to the Editor of the Tribune

Complains that the Tribune misused a statement made by him to Wendell Phillips at the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The statement concerned John C. Fremont, who was active in the Radical Republicans, a group of hard-line...

GLC07483.06

to Mr. Northend

Discusses advertisements in The Nation, a liberal periodical devoted to politics and culture of which he was editor from 1865-1906. Recalls an excursion he took with his father, William Lloyd Garrison toward the end of his life. Talks of his fear...

GLC07483.07

to Mr. C.D. Blackhall

Garrison Jr., the son of the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, thanks Blackhall for the copy of Reverend L. M. Powers discourse, "The Spiritual Needs of the Universalist Church." Offers a different title for the piece, "A plan for the Church...

GLC07483.08

William Lloyd Garrison

Original india ink sketch of Garrison from the shoulders up, framed in an oval.

GLC07483.10

to Adam G. De Gurowski

Apologizes for not acknowledging Count Gurowski's correspondence sooner. Mentions the Count's diary, which was published as a pamphlet and states he would love to see public opinion run in the same channels. States, "I am hard at work in the...

GLC07483.11

to W. W. Greenough

Mentions his note that Greenough would like to read to the trustees. Discusses the board of trustees' objection to comments made by a Mr. Caper. States that Mr. Caper felt the charge against him of dilatoriness was exaggerated. Possibly speaking...

GLC07483.12

Memories of Wendell Phillips.

Essay of Smalley's personal memories of Wendell Phillips. Printed in the June 1894 edition of Harpers.

GLC07483.13

[Wendell Phillips]

Bust portrait engraving of Wendell Phillips as a young man. With his printed signature under the image.

GLC07483.14

to Judge Buell

Writes that he has not yet received a reply from Buell to his letter of October 22nd and asks that he write soon. Addressed to Buell in Albany, by W. Raymond.

GLC07483.15

to Daniel Cady

Writes to his uncle about two merchants, Shepard and Wright, who owe him money. Believes that if they start legal action against Shepard, he will pay. With note and docket on verso by recipient.

GLC07483.16

to Edward Augustus Stansbury

Mentions giving something about the men of the state to a W. Williams.

GLC07483.17

to Reverand W. Heath

Replies to a request to come speak at the Reverend's church by stating that he is getting old and has almost entirely given up public speaking. Tells him to visit when he can.

GLC07483.19

to William L. Starkey [?]

Has received his letter and states "Certainly, certainly, add my name to the list of subscribers." Comments that he was friends with the writer's father.

GLC07483.20

to Susan A. Doughty

Sends his autograph in reply to a request. Ends with "May you see many Happy years!" On gold paper.

GLC07483.21

to Mrs. Showbergh [?]

Recipient's name is illegible. Gives his condolences for her husband, Henry R. Showbergh's [?] death.

GLC07483.22

to C[?] Van W[?]

Asks recipient to send money to England because his daughter is spending a year in Europe. Recipient's name is illegible.

GLC07483.23

to E.L. Wyler [?] Esq.

Recipient's name is illegible. Mentions Ulysses S. Grant/ Schuyler Colfax running for president/ vice president in the election of 1868 and states he is in support of them.

GLC07483.24

to J.A. Spencer

Expresses his thanks for Spencer's condolences on the death of his child.

GLC07483.25

[Gerrit Smith]

Bust portrait engraving of Gerrit Smith with printed signature below image.

GLC07483.26

to John Macauley

Encloses a one pound note and instructs his son John on how to divide it up between his siblings. Tells him to obey his uncle in all matters because without good conduct, they might not be invited to visit the temple again. Advises John to watch...

GLC07483.27

to unknown

Addressed from "Ind. Office." Writes of an accidental stoppage of an exchange that the editorial office did not know about or allow. States he ordered it restored.

GLC07483.28

to Samuel Huntington

Written by Franklin, signer of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, as President of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania to Huntington as Governor of Connecticut, three days after Connecticut ratified the Constitution. Writes in...

GLC07485.01

The constitution of the Pennsylvania Society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the relief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bondage. Begun in the year 1774, and enlarged on the twenty-third of April, 1787...

(title continues)... To which are added, the acts of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, for the gradual abolition of slavery. Franklin was President of the society, and Benjamin Rush was one of two society secretaries. Includes "An Act to give...

GLC07485.02

The universal asylum, and Columbian magazine for May, 1790.

Pages numbered 267-326. Contains "History of the Life and Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. &c." (pages 268-72), "Plan for Improving the Condition of Free Blacks" (281-82), "Thoughts on Female Education by Benjamin Rush" (continued from...

GLC07485.03

to Alexander McDougall

Encloses articles (not present) in reply to McDougall's questions about Seamans wages. Informs that a model of a pike will be sent to him. Hopes that he has received word of the resolution of Congress restraining military officers from offering...

GLC07489

to Elbridge Gerry

Jay agrees to attend to Mr. Warren (the son of the late General Joseph Warren, killed at Bunker Hill), should he visit Madrid. He also refers to passage of the Massachusetts Constitution and asks Gerry to send him a copy. Jay states that he has been...

GLC07490

to James McHenry

In reply to McHenry's letter of 2 May 1799. Written as commander of Provisional Army created during the fear of a French invasion to McHenry as Secretary of War in the Adams Administration. They are attempting to find the best candidates to fill...

GLC02337

[Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]

Lincoln is shown seated, from the waist up.

GLC08879.01.01

[Photograph of numerous politcal figures]

Oval composite photograph including images of Henry Lane and Thaddeus Stevens. Pasted to backer board.

GLC08879.01.04

Memorial of the Pennsylvania State Equal Rights' League, to the Legislature of Pennsylvania

Asks that the government force companies operating public trolleys to allow black passengers. Public trolleys run by private companies had been routinely barring black passengers from their cars. Signed in text by a number of citizens, including...

GLC08957

Women in the home

Argues that a woman's place may be in the home, but that she can perform these domestic duties much better if allowed the vote, since she will have greater control outside events that influence her housekeeping, such as public health and clean food....

GLC08964

to Tiffany and Co.

Requesting a contribution of $5,000 towards completing the base of the Statue of Liberty. "You will no doubt deplore with us the marked indifference of the citizens of New York to the munificent gift of the French People to the People of the United...

GLC08978

Colored Voters Read

One broadside entitled, "Colored Voters Read," dated 1894 printed by Georgia's Democratic Party. Asks the question, "What Evidence have the Negroes of this State that Schools will be provided for their Children in case the Third Party gets into...

GLC09000

[envelope address to Master Frederic L. Norton]

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton.

GLC09006.15

He Being Dead Yet Speaketh

Quotes Lincoln's statements on the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln-Douglas debates, and various sayings.

GLC09020

to Thomas Pennant

British officer in occupied Philadelphia discusses threats against Loyalists: "Peace is not wish'd at all nor hardly talked of ... The rebels have publish'd a list of Persons whom they mean to threat as Traytors [sic] to the States of America, if...

GLC09023

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his first impressions of the army base, discussing some of the personalities that he has encountered and life on the base.

GLC09120.001

to Estelle Spero

States that has taken a mental and mechanical aptitude test, and describes a speech regarding the "Articles of War" given to the troops by a captain. Also describes first night in the barracks. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping of a chimp that Diamond...

GLC09120.002

to Estelle Spero

Discusses two of the men that Diamond has met on the military base, one of whom is a Divinity student. Diamond subsequently ponders over the moral implications of war.

GLC09120.003

to Estelle Spero

Describes the punishment of walking for eight hours a day with a pack filled with bricks for a period of four days given to a boy who had gone missing for three days. Discusses impatience as to when he will be moved on from the training camp.

GLC09120.004

to Estelle Spero

Discusses a fist fight that he got into after being provoked by a series of practical jokes. Also discusses his feelings of patriotism, and the need to fight for one's country.

GLC09120.005

to Estelle Spero

Describes the process of being given an army uniform, and how it creates a sense of equality in the company. Warns Estelle not to trust soldiers.

GLC09120.010

to Estelle Spero

Reprimands Estelle somewhat for telling him that he should not have enlisted in the army, and asks her to avoid doing so in the future. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

GLC09120.016

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that, if his applications to both officer training and the air corps are unsuccessful, his line of duty will most probably be as a communications sergeant in charge of message centers. He also writes about the task of working...

GLC09120.077

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the guard duty that he has just come off. He then outlines to Estelle the rest of the day's schedule - a film on the movements of the rifle squad and platoon in battle, a drill, and an interview with the captain for the officers'...

GLC09120.078

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the process of becoming an officer, and also the restrictions he would have if commissioned. He also answers Estelle's questions regarding a meningitis epidemic.

GLC09120.079

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes his morning, which has consisted of watching a film on explosives and demolitions and another on Japanese aircraft. Sidney mentions that he has still not been called up for his screening interview.

GLC09120.080

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that he has been "hot and heavy" with his text books. He describes a discussion about war and people that he had had the night before.

GLC09120.081

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a six-mile hike that he had gone on that day, two miles of which was done wearing a gas mask.

GLC09120.082

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes an episode of racial discrimination at a show sponsored by the Camel cigarette company. He informs Estelle that he has had three exams in the past week. He also relays a lecture that he has had on the clothing and equipment of an...

GLC09120.095

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses with Estelle the advantages of matrimony. Sidney outlines his day - student presentations in the morning and an inspection in the afternoon. He also describes his accommodation which now constitutes a tent.

GLC09120.098

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Congratulates Lincoln on the "glorious termination of our struggles." References Lincoln's letter of 22 February. Agrees with Lincoln on "the efficacy of the funds you mention...

GLC02437.01972

[Thoughts on court martial and the duty of judge advocate]

Written in the hand of, and signed for Knox, by Samuel Shaw. Docketed by Knox. Major General Knox's guidelines and procedures on how a court martial ought to be conducted. Wants to allow challenges to members of the court without any given reason...

GLC02437.01979

to John Doughty

Wills, captain commanding Invalids on Constitution Island, discusses furloughs for men in his company. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.02004

to John Lillie

Discusses a shipment of sulfur sent by General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.02031

to Henry Knox

Discusses the casting of new cannon and artillery, particulary the howitzers in regards to size and length and placement of "the dolphins."

GLC02437.02039

[Request for rations]

Request to issue two days' worth of provisions for two deserters from the British. Includes a note on verso from [Rueben Beach].

GLC02437.02052

[Provision return]

Countersigned by John Lillie. Lists rations issued for Lieutenant Police Officers.

GLC02437.02056

[Return for provisions]

Return for the provisions of Major Waitter of the engineering department from 4 April to 8 April. For the five days of service, Waitter was given 7 1/2 rations. Signed by Superintendent Joseph Cheesman. Countersigned by Major General Knox's aide-de...

GLC02437.02071

[Army Rations issued to artificier]

Return for rations for one member of the engineering department beginning 9 April and ending 17 April. It appears that the person came from the 8 Massachusetts Regiment. A total of 12 rations were issued over the eight days. Signed by Superintendent...

GLC02437.02099

[Henry Knox's account balances]

List of Knox's account balances for items such as horses, rye and hay. Bottom portion written by Shaw, with the top portion possibly written by Henry Knox. Balance paid General Knox on 1 June 1783.

GLC02437.02142

[Army Rations issued]

Three part document. First portion issues rations to a soldier in the Invalides regiment. Signed Lewis Nicola, Constitution Island, New York 12 June 1783. Second and third portions on the verso signed by David Hillyer and Samuel Shaw respectively...

GLC02437.02159

to Henry Knox

Informs General Knox that due to ill health, he was unable to march with the regiment and has temporarily returned to camp. Assures Knox that he will follow the regiment if he is better in a few days. Written from "camp." Docketed in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.02195

Provision return for a lieutenant officer police...

Written by William Price, Officer Police and countersigned by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp.. A provision return for one lieutenant officer police for the garrison of West Point. States that ninety three rations (three rations per day for thirty...

GLC02437.02211

to Henry Knox

Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Mentions he wrote a letter from Bristol, England about two weeks previous. Says he consigned 108 pounds worth of jewelry to Sears and Smith, to be delivered to his order. Says another...

GLC02437.02181

to Moses Hazen

Writes, "I received your favor respecting any supernumerary ensigns who might [turn?] the Massachusetts & Connecticut lines - I have made enquiry upon the subject, and find that instead of having an excess of Ensigns, each regiment upon an average is...

GLC02437.01736

to the Commissary

Writes, "Please to issue provisions, from this day to the 12th inclusive, to Benjamin Jenkins, soldier in the Rhode Island Regiment on command from Saratoga, he having been served up to the 31st ulto. as per certificate from Col. Olney commanding...

GLC02437.01787

Army Rations issued to Prisoners & Detachment

Lists men by company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Dudley Mercer. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.01929

[Report of the Artillery at Fort Clinton]

Informs Knox that he has "[e]xamined the Artillery at Fort Clinton Park & .c .c found them in good Order, Except one Morter one Howitzer ..."

GLC02437.01956

to George Fleming

Replying to an earlier letter from Captain George Fleming (see GLC02437.02040) about the bad condition of Kings Ferry's magazine. Asks Fleming to improve the state of the magazine if possible, and if not, remove the stored gunpowder and stores to...

GLC02437.02043

to Andrew Billings

Written by Major General Knox to Major Billings. Says he heard Billings would be willing to contract to engrave the cannon recently taken from the enemy for two dollars each. Would like him to take care of this business as soon as possible.

GLC02437.02110

Return of Ordnance & Military Stores at Several Places

Lists amounts of shot, balls, cartridges, carriages, muskets, bayonets, etc at Danbury, Fishkill Landing, and Poughkeepsie. Says there is around three tons of lead at Poughkeepsie.

GLC02437.02123

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions a proposed constitution, which is not included. States that "[t]he intention [for creating the society] is pure, and uncorrupted by any sinister design - The sole objects the...

GLC02437.02131

Draft of a society to be formed by the American officers & to be called "the Cincinnati"

Document itself not signed, but docket has Knox's signature. This is a draft document describing the purpose and administrative organization of the officer's fraternal organization that became the Society of the Cincinnati. Says the Society was...

GLC02437.02090

to Peter Taulman

Discusses charges brought by Taulman against Deputy Judge Advocate Cogswel and informs Taulman that he will have to consult with General George Washington regarding the situation.

GLC02437.02035