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to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He is now in his third contract. He refers to Mrs. Thule and Carrie. Henry Wright of Plimpton was wounded. He received a "box of goodies" from the ladies in Loule neighborhood.

GLC07205.085

to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...

GLC07205.086

to Sister Sophia

He is told he will never rejoin his regiment because he will never regain strength in his arm.

GLC07205.087

to Wilbur

He writes that a lot of the men are sick and that he himself has had dysentary for the last two weeks.

GLC07205.088

to Father

His arm seems to be getting better. He read Sumner's speech. He says he has had an opportunity to study the black man "and it is seldom that you meet a negro that is in any way intelligent. These enlightened ones have white blood in them."

GLC07205.089

to Father

He is afraid he has nothing interesting to say. He talks of his great appreciation for her and their mother. He refers to his sister wanting to find him a young lady by the time he gets home.

GLC07205.090

to Miss Nellie

He asks about George and says he is glad George turned out not to be a deserter at heart,

GLC07205.091

to Sister Sophia

He describes the last battle he particpated in. There were many wounded and killed. They fought in a cornfield and in the woods. He is glad Massachusetts has raised so many volunteers.

GLC07205.092

to Br. John

He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.

GLC07205.093

to Allen

He talks a great deal about cats. There is a lot of small pox in the area.

GLC07205.094

to Hewy Bartlett

He is sorry they gave up the chihuahua. He says if his friend comes out this summer, they'll help him make a fortune. They are in the business of selling goods.

GLC07205.095

to Henry

He mentions Bradlee. He has heard about a Cholera outbreak in Texas and does not want to risk his life by going there. Lately he has been confined to his store. He currently on the lookout for a job for Henry.

GLC07205.096

to Sir

No Year. He had to get a certified copy of his appointment. He is waiting on back pay and 2 months advance.

GLC07205.097

[Father certifies that son is eighteen and has his permission to join a regiment]

GLC07205.098

to Sister Sophia

Fort Donaldson [Fort Doneslon] is surrounded by the Union troops now and that is not the only good news. However, the Chamberlain is to be court martialed for drunkeness. He assures his sister that he does not drink. Written in Camp Jackson, also...

GLC07205.099

to Mrs. Sowell

No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,

GLC07205.100

to Mr. Baker

He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.

GLC07205.101

to Friend Baker

He talks about the cotton business and says the Northern cities are paying more. He says the cotton is of inferior quality though because the "niggers and the Northerners have not been careful enough about the seed..."

GLC07205.102

Friends of the Country, Irrespective of Party!

Mexican War recruitment poster from Massachusetts defending the war and attacking Governor Briggs. Variety of articles supporting the Massachusetts volunteers and denouncing the governor's anti-war sentiments. Lower left corner missing.

GLC07211

Execution of Captain Wirz, the keeper of Andersonville Prison

Red mount. Printed by Taylor & Huntington. With list of views on verso.

GLC07220

to Aaron D. Stevens

Written on the day Brown was hanged from Charlestown Prison, Virginia, present day West Virginia. Writes in full, "He that is slow to anger; is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit, that he, that taketh a city" Solomon."; with...

GLC07230.01

[We are going Home]

"We are going home and soon shall be / Where the sky is clear and all are free..." Written in pencil. (Enclosure with 7230.01)

GLC07230.02

to his sister

Describes time at Fort Massachusetts in the New Mexico Territory. Tells of joining the dragoons and their confrontations with Native Americans, including Navajos ("Navhoes") and the Utah nation.

GLC07231.01

to his sister

Tells news of life as dragoon, and boredom of time at Fort Massachusetts. Mentions the possibility of tracking Utah Indians to Salt Lake, possibility of returning east, of traveling to California. Discusses brother Lemuel's decision to become a...

GLC07231.02

to his sister, Lyddia M. Pierce

Misses family and reminiscences about childhood. Mentions news of cousin marrying Charles Whipple. Discusses possibility of coming home or of moving west. Written at Cantonment Burgwin.

GLC07231.03

to his brother Henry

Discusses conflict over slavery in Kansas, describing it as a "struggle against every species of oppression" (namely slavery). Foresees the probability of violence between 2000 "invaders" and 700 freemen. Laments the interception of mail from Kansas...

GLC07231.04

to his sister

Hopes his sister and brother are not "old liners," i.e. that they support his anti-slavery efforts in the "Kansas War." Mentions "Miss Brown" (likely a daughter of John Brown) in reference to his wish that more "yankey" girls would come to Kansas so...

GLC07231.05

to his father

Gives news of self in Topeka, the free state capital, and Colonelcy in Kansas War with promotion to brigadier general in Kansas "Millishey [militia]." Informs of "tearney [tyranny] … by the proslavery democracy of the United States," and the...

GLC07231.06

to his brother Henry

Discusses the upcoming election in Kansas, i.e. the second election over the Lecompton Constitution, the likelihood of free state supporters' defeat, and the influx of border ruffians from Missouri. Was against going into the election. Foresees that...

GLC07231.07

to his sister

Reminisces about childhood. Gives news of travels "all over New Mexico Kansas Nebraska Iowa and some in Illinois & Indiana." Outlines his commitment to the cause of "Human Freedom," saying "[I] expect to be in it untill slavery is done away in the...

GLC07231.08

to his brother Henry

Elaborates on abolitionist efforts in Kansas. Justifies violence citing the number of slaves who are "murdird" each year. Continues that war is just when in self defense and liberty must be absolute, quoting Patrick Henry: "Give me liberty or give me...

GLC07231.09

to his sister

Tells of his upcoming trial and predicts that he will "receive a free pass to the Spirit world." Mentions receiving many presents and aid, including from Mrs. Spring and Miss Watkins. Expresses his desire to tell her more on his views of religion...

GLC07231.10

to his brother Henry

Describes his wounds at Harpers Ferry: "I received six wounds there [his chest], three in my head, two in my brest and one through my left arm two in my head were the worst." Claims he is enjoying his time in jail, with the help of his jailer Captain...

GLC07231.11

to his brother Henry

Ponders his sentence and the prospect of death. Hopes for mercy so that he may continue to live, but is doubtful and accepts death calmly. Discusses spiritualism. Written from Charlestown jail.

GLC07231.12

to his brother Henry

Bids his brother farewell, with knowledge of his upcoming death. Encourages Henry to explore spiritiualism and to live rightly: "as you love yourself as you love man as you love woman, as you love god, work with your head heart and hands for the...

GLC07231.13

to Henry Thompson

Written from John Brown's secretary of war: "Received a note from J.B....requesting me to send writing case and package of papers...say to J.B. that I wrote him on my arrival here care of F.D., Rochester [Frederick Douglass]"; Docketed by John Brown...

GLC07235.01

[Photograph of couple]

Collateral photo accompanied with autograph letter signed (See GLC07235.01).

GLC07235.02

Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker,

Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket.

GLC07237.01

Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper

Randalph, Moses, and Jediah Stout. DS: [Fayette Co., Ky.?] 29 January 1820. Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper, dec'd. 4 p.

GLC07237.02

Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White

Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] January 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of John White. 2 p.

GLC07237.03

Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird

Rodes, J.C. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] March 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Abraham Bird. 2 p.

GLC07237.04

Last will and testament

Cotton, Will. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 4 February 1820. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 12 p.

GLC07237.05

Court order for an inventory of the estate of Frank Bell

D: [Fayette Co., Ky.] August 1820. Court order for an inventory of the estate of Frank Bell. 1 p. + docket.

GLC07237.06

Last will and testament

Ewing, Samuel. DS: Fayette Co., Ky. 6 October 1819. Last will and testament, including dispersal of his slaves. 4 p.

GLC07237.07

to Neta Snook Southern

Typed on "Hearst's International" letterhead. Writing as aviation editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine, Earhart reminisces the days when she flew with Snook Southern.

GLC07243.001

Diary of Neta Snook [Southern]

The bulk of the diary documents Snook's experiences as a pilot between 1917 and 1920 when she was a student at the Davenport and Curtiss Schools of Aviation. Includes various formulas and notations on engineering and aerodynamics. In addition...

GLC07243.002

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

[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

[Photographs of Neta Snook and others]

The photographs are mounted on a black photo album page on both sides. The recto has five photographs containing images of Neta Snook with her dog Cam, Snook's Canuck airplane, and possibly employees of Goodyear field in Ames, Iowa. The verso of...

GLC07243.006.04

Mother Curtiss

A black and white photocopy of a photograph containing an image of Neta Snook and an unknown man. Title from verso.

GLC07243.006.06