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Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (August 17, 1864)]

Battle of the White Tavern, Mosby near Berryville, Starving out the South.

GLC05959.72.117

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 118, whole no. 3659 (May 17, 1861)]

Effects of the Blockade, Letter from Harper's Ferry.

GLC05959.74.01

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 197, whole no. 3738 (August 19, 1861)]

Lincoln issued a proclamtion that all commercial intercourse with the seceded states is unlawlful, all travel from North & South is interdicted.

GLC05959.74.12

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 229, whole no. 3770 (September 25, 1861)]

From Western Virginia - Lee gone to join Floyd, Lincoln's pilots killed, The blockade of the Potomac, letter from General Floyd's camp.

GLC05959.74.21

to William DeKoven

Discusses the fur trade, particularly the current rates for fox and otter pelts, and the outlook of the business. Written from the office of the American Fur Company.

GLC05972

[Register for the blockade runner Hetiwan of Charleston, South Carolina]

Partially printed document. Marked at top as "No. 46 Permanent." The register says the "Hetiwan" is owned by George A. Trenholm of Charleston, South Carolina and that Alexander Robertson is the ship's master. The schooner has measurements of: 59 feet...

GLC05987.34

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 48 (March 5, 1864)]

News that five federal gun boats entered the Red River bombarding Fort Beauregard. Schedule of prices for state stores. French translation on right side. Ads for slave sales. Wallpaper has floral pattern printed on purple-brown background.

GLC05988.10

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 2 (June 11, 1864)]

General Order issued by Texas Brigadier General Greer concerning the organization of forces to serve during the war. Schedule of prices for Louisiana. French translation on right side. Gray and green geometric pattern.

GLC05988.12

to William Smith

Written as Sec. of Navy during the Quasi-War regarding the capture of American ships by the French and British.

GLC05989

to Judah P. Benjamin

Offers Benjamin a number of suggestions for Confederate foreign policy. Suggests that the Confederacy should "propose a peace to the Lincoln Government the terms of which should be peculiarly favourable to the North West and Pennsylvania." Expects...

GLC06003

The sixth Article of Confederation re: military forces during peace time

Resolution limiting number of warships and soldiers during peacetime and allowing Virginia to maintain two armed vessels and troops for defense of trade, public prisons and stores.

GLC06026

to merchants of Elizabeth Town, New Jersey

Written by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Assures merchants of Elizabeth Town, New Jersey that the government will do all it can to protect commerce on the high seas. Says "due attention will be paid to any injuries they may suffer on the high...

GLC06037

to Michel Chevalier

Thanks Chevalier for his "interesting work on the High ways of the U. States," which he presented to Clay. Compliments Chevalier and de Tocqueville for their descriptions of America's character. Claims that the press in France is mischaracterizing a...

GLC06042.01

Laws of Northwest Territory

Sargent also signed the names of John Cleves Symmes and Rufus Putnam, as judges of the North West Territory. Details three acts establishing laws for the territory. The first act concerns granting licenses to merchants, traders, and tavern keepers...

GLC06050

Knoxville tri-weekly whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (July 29, 1864)]

Confiscation Acts - written by the United States District Attorney for the District of East Tennessee, Political Ad for Lincoln & Johson, trade regulations, the Rebel Raid in Maryland.

GLC06107.10

Sixth corps. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (May 3, 1865)]

News of Lincoln's assassination and the capture and death of John Wilkes Booth. Also includes an article on opening trade with the south once all rebels have been overthrown, and the text of the "President's favorite poem."

GLC06107.34

The journals of Major Samuel Shaw, first American Consul at Canton

[Title continued] "... with a life of the author, by Josiah Quincy." Shaw was Henry Knox's aide and he was related to Robert Gould Shaw. Printed by Crosby & Nichols.

GLC06155

to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh. Franklin updates his father on family affairs, requests money from him on behalf of Lizzie, speaks of the sucess of his farm, and asks that his father bring his...

GLC06253.22

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions a meeting with Hobart's father. Discusses the trial held for the discontinuance of the new road and the case of Jenkins vs. Gurney. Mentions the death of Dr. Dunbar and Major Barells. Also, reminds Hobart that the election is near and...

GLC06313.04.018

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being...

GLC06313.04.080

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that Mr. Thorndike, who believes Ritchie has influence with Hobart, has requested another ship sent to the Pacific Ocean, for the protection of commerce. Notes that there may be "some danger of increasing our Naval force in that Sea, lest...

GLC06313.04.091

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the postal service. Mentions that the delivery days for the mail might change. Asks Aaron to write to the Postmaster General and inform him that they do not want the change. Also states that he wants Hobart to "attend to the Interest of...

GLC06313.04.095

to Aaron Hobart

Sends an enclosed paper (not included) with an unspecified request from one of Robbin's friend, which involves a payment of some sort. Discusses local Revolutionary War pensions, noting that many people have received their pensions and asking if...

GLC06313.04.096

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he has sent the President his statement on his "Travels through the Seacourse of Massachusetts." Discusses fishing, shipping, and other seafaring matters.

GLC06313.04.100

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he has received and will examine "the memorial of the Citizens of Charleston S.C. against the new Tariff." Shares his view on tariff in detail and claims that on some articles, such as bar iron, they "were raised too high."

GLC06313.04.101

to Aaron Hobart

Encloses a petition from N. Manson "for the remuneration of a fine paid Z[abdiel] Sampson." Discusses a bounty related to a cod law.

GLC06313.04.104

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for sending several papers and discusses a fishery bill. Mentions that Judge Thomas has died and Wilkes Wood has been appointed to succeed him. Asks Hobart to visit Edmund M. Blunts in New York and get him a copy of "Nautical et...

GLC06313.04.111

to Aaron Hobart

Explains a particular situation in which "the collector [William Whitman] refuses to pay" some monies related to a rum shipment Davis made to Russia and asks Hobart to assist him in recovering the money.

GLC06313.04.124

to Aaron Hobart

Explains and encloses (not included) Captain Edward Morton's "demand against the United States," for monies owed for selling General Henry Dearborn a barge he captured for the use of the United States during the War of 1812. Also, indicates that he...

GLC06313.04.131

to Aaron Hobart

Comments on Hobart's choice of Reverend Sparks for Chaplain, which "makes much conversation among our Brimstone folks." Speculates "that a Holy league will proceed to your city to exterminate the Infidels from the land." Notes that Mr...

GLC06313.04.133

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses auctioneering, dismissing the "boast of an honesty in their dealing" by New York auctioneers. Advises against a tax on auctions that would be prohibitive, since auctions are "the means of establishing a regularity in prices." But...

GLC06313.04.142

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses and endorses the Mackerel Fishery bill then before the Congress, which Samson had worked on when he was a congressman.

GLC06313.04.146

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.

GLC06313.04.155

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the upcoming selection of candidates for state senate. Discusses the suggestion that Sampson's salary (as district Collector) be abolished and thanks Hobart for being against it. Comments on the bill (with the salary provision) and its...

GLC06313.04.163

to Aaron Hobart

Bramwell, writing as one of Hobart's constituents, urges Hobart to aid in the passage of the Mackerel Fishery Bill, then before Congress.

GLC06313.04.164

to Aaron Hobart

Harris, who identifies himself as a marshal, writes to thank Hobart for his assistance and ask for his future aid in regard to the "final passage of the Bill," probably the Mackerel Fishery Bill before Congress.

GLC06313.04.166

to Aaron Hobart

Asks about the "probable fate" of a bill "to prohibit the importation of foreign Spirits," as he is soon expecting a shipment of rum whose value would be affected by the law. Complains about the already high duties on rum.

GLC06313.04.167

to Aaron Hobart

Petition to Hobart and the United States government regarding the "claims on the French government, for the spoliation made on [their] property by the [corsairs] of that power..."

GLC06313.04.263

[Petition from the merchants of Plymouth]

Printed petition from the merchants of Plymouth, Massachusetts complaining of "depredations commmitted by the public and private armed vessels of France..."

GLC06313.04.264

to Tench Coxe

Notes the receipt of the printed addition to Coxe's memoir on cotton and agrees with his ideas. Discusses the nation's agricultural prospects for cotton, grain, and tobacco, in regard to rival markets ("Britain seems intent on supplanting our cotton...

GLC06325

Boston evening post. Supplement [printing Boston Port Act]

Slight text loss to newspaper banner at top.

GLC06743

A bill to exempt the cargoes of vessels owned by the States of the Confederacy from existing restrictions upon exports and imports.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.017

(House, no. 1.) . . . Joint resolutions on the subject of the war, and in regard to the free navigation of the Mississippi River.

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GLC06745.051

(House bill, no.-.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to prevent trading with the enemy or with persons resident in the United States.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.057

House Bill, No. 230. A Bill To be entitled "An Act to amend An Act to provide revenue from commodities imported from foreign countries," approved May 21st, 1864.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.105

House of Representatives, No. 280. A Bill To be entitled "An act to impose a duty on tobacco and an additional duty on cotton exported from the Confederate States."

stamp of record division

GLC06745.118

House of Representatives, No. 343. A Bill To be entitled An act providing for the auditing and payment of properly authenticated claims against the Cotton Bureau in the Trans Mississippi Department.

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GLC06745.149

The following regualtions are prescribed for the government and diretcions of the officers of the Revenue, to carry into effect the provisions of the act to prohibit the importation of luxuries, or of articles not necessary or of common use ...

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GLC06745.241

C.S. Senate Secret. Response of the secretary of the treasury to the resolution of the senate of the 5th of December 1864, respecting operations under the act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the confederate states.

GLC06745.244

To Hon. C.G. Memminger. [A tabular statement showing the rates of duty upon merchandise under the tariff act of 1857.]

GLC06745.246