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to: sister.

Describes how the regiment was marched through Washington, and realizes the harshness of being part of a non-commissioned unit. Talks of the fight at Manassas (First Battle of Bull Run) in which 11000 union soldiers lost their lives. As letter was...

GLC07164.10

to: sister.

Discusses the regiment's parade march through Washington, including the reviews by Generals. Speaks of the fear held by all of an attack on Washington.

GLC07164.12

to: sister.

Discusses the reasons why the regiment is no longer in Washington, along with the details of a skirmish with rebels. Requests that he receive mail from home.

GLC07164.13

to: sister.

Explains his jealously which stems from fact that sister writes frequently to Theodore's Captain, but not to Theodore. Sends news about the regiment's move back to Washington, along with a request for money, which accompanied a description of the...

GLC07164.15

Enlistment of Sickles Brigade

Shows the duplicitous agents of Daniel Sickles recruiting the brigade he raised and equipped himself at considerable expense. A throng of bedraggled men congregate around a Federal officer who holds out a medal and wears a "Colonel Sickle's Brigade"...

GLC00493.06

The latest photograph of President Lincoln. Taken on the balcony at the White House, March 6, 1865.

One photograph entitled, "The latest photograph of Abraham Lincoln," dated March 6, 1865 taken by Henry F. Warren. Photograph was taken on the south balcony of the White House.

GLC00535

to My Dear Mother

He writes that so far the life of a soldier has been peaceful because the hard fighting they expected did not occur. He is in the Salem Mechanic Light Infantry. The city of Washington was the dirtiest place he ever saw.

GLC07205.007

Telegraphic Dispatch!

Signed in print by "D. Todd, Governor." This is a mispelling of Ohio Governor David Tod's name. Tod, in this recruiting broadside, asks for "A force of 200 men and [to] send them as fast as raised to Camp Chase" to help defend Washington. Below Tod...

GLC07312

to William Thornton

Discusses British General Thornton's valor and wounds received at the Battle of Bladensburg and the Battle of New Orleans. Also critically discusses European politics and war, and assesses Napoleon at length. Notes that Thornton's capture and...

GLC07367

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

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and...

GLC07460.120

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

Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard...

GLC07460.121

to Ezekel Dubois re: slave turning in master to Union troops

"We heer that the 59 regement has got a rebel prisner they fetcht him in Last night they told us that one of his own nigers came to the rigement and tod them that his master was a captin in the rebel army..." Also describes Washington D.C. and the...

GLC07612

to unknown

Sends copies of "the act for establishing the...permanent seat of the government of the United States" in Washington, D.C. and an act providing for the payment of invalid pensioners (the actual copies are not included). The text of this letter is...

GLC07668

to Pierre C. L'Enfant

Requests a meeting to go over some papers Jefferson received from President Washington, so that the relationship between the commissioners superintending the building of Washington, D.C. and L'Enfant could be "entirely understood." L'Enfant designed...

GLC07669

to Father

He embarked on the steamer Lousiana and arrived in the dock of Washington City where the men and women asked what regiment they were from. Upon replying Hawkins, they received a warm welcome.

GLC07705.098

to Father

Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will...

GLC07705.107

to Anthony Morris re: War of 1812

Terms offered by nation Britain have "contributed more than any circumstance whatever to unite all parties in the resolution of repelling unitedly, the enemy;" burning of the White House: "It would have shocked you my dear papa to have heard how many...

GLC07721

to C.C. McPherson re: Washington, D.C. after Lincoln's assassination

GLC07745

Authorization for Richard Rush to prosecute claim to the Smithsonian bequest

GLC07787

To: Joseph C. Audenreid.

Discusses moving back to Washington after establishing his role in government.
On "Headquarters Army of United States" stationary.

GLC07925

to Sir John Sinclair

Written by President Washington to Sinclair the Scottish politician and writer on finance and agriculture. Describes the natural characteristics of various sections of the country, their chief resources, climates, interests and activities, relative...

GLC08095

to Jefferson Davis

Reporting that a large part of Union defenses of Washington, DC were substituted by invalid corps, and negro troops were sent to the valley.

GLC08132

to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Regarding a conversation with Jefferson Davis on the possibility of capturing Washington, D.C.

GLC08238.02

[Printed letter from Lincoln to McClellan].

Contemporary printed copy of Lincoln's April 9, 1862 letter to McClellan castigating him for failing to adequately defend Washington and for his lack of action: "The country will not fail to note--is noting now--that the present hesitation to move...

GLC08245

to Caf

The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.

GLC08291.29