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Collection of Porter letters [Decimalized .01-.14]

Most of the letters in this collection are to Captain (sometimes Colonel) Julius Walker Adams, a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams. Porter discusses the reevaluation of his conduct at Second Manassas by a special commission in...

GLC00214.02

to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the...

GLC00214.02.01

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses a delay in the meeting of the board. Mentions the arguments of John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels during hearings. Writes "I know nothing of the Board. My relations with it have been entirely of a formal character & I...

GLC00214.02.02

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks that...

GLC00214.02.04

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses President Rutherford B. Hayes actions concerning his case. Remarks "I had not heard of any efforts to prevent the President acting on my matter... nor do I believe that any such efforts would have any influence even if made." Wonders...

GLC00214.02.05

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Sends money for a subscription to Adams's paper "The Engineering News." Mentions Major Gardiner has been asked to officially submit the report on his case. Writes, "You asked Pope to deliver the address to Cadets -- [Jon] & Sherman?" Written on...

GLC00214.02.06

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Mentions the Slater letters, noting that Slater is an excellent Republican who served in the 13th New York Volunteers, and was badly wounded in the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses "a terrible blow to the country" at length, referring to the July...

GLC00214.02.08

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Declares, "When you publish anything I write you must be careful- I write without thought of the matter going beyond yourself... you bring Teller on me now- Well it's done- There is not use crying over spilt milk-" Porter had recently mentioned...

GLC00214.02.09

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

In this letter, Porter discusses his case. Notes that Adams's friend, Thomas Church Haskell Smith, testified against him. Relates that Major Gardiner requested documents from the War Department regarding Generals George McClellan, William Buel...

GLC00214.02.14

[Letter and copy of General Orders No. 144] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00228

to Sydney Lee

Marked No. 31 in a different hand. Written by the discredited Continental General in retirement on his farm in Virginia to "my dear Sister." Recipient inferred as Sydney Lee, his only sister. Mentions his experiences during the Revolution and defends...

GLC00251

to Ira Harris

Joseph Hooker circumvents the normal military practice of waiting to send out copies of battle reports until after their release through proper channels in order to scathingly criticize General George McClellan's leadership in the battle of...

GLC00072

to James Madison

Discusses the war in Charlotte and Salisbury, North Carolina, and Benedict Arnold's treasonous act. Mentions Colonel Sumter, Colonel Tarleton, and General Gates.

GLC00099.050

to James Madison

Includes activities of the British Army in Virginia and the Carolinas, Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: New York, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, Gen. Muhlenberg, Inquiry into the conduct of General Gates, Virginia House of Delegates...

GLC00099.054

to James Madison re: Virginia land claims, character of some people

The letter discusses Virginia land claims and character of several prominent persons. Shows his impatience with foolishness. Also mentions: resignation of the Governor of Virginia, Election of Speaker of the Delegates to Governor (rumor), and...

GLC00099.078

to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson

The letter is 2 pieces and writes about the acquittal of Governor Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates. He mentions Jefferson's plans and financing of Virginia. Included in the letter is a copy of the...

GLC00099.080

to James Madison re: getting a pardon for Philip Davis, forger

The letter solicits Madison's help in getting a pardon for Philip Davis, who was convicted of forgery, pleasing his family, circumstances, drinking problem, etc.

GLC00099.129

Impeachment of Richard M. Nixon President of the United States

Report of the Committee on the Judiciary House of Representatives, chaired by Congressman Peter W. Rodino during the 2nd session of the 93 congress. Report No. 93-1305. A table of contents appears on page 5.

GLC08445.09

to Francis P. Blair

Claims there are many people in Philadelphia who doubt both the compotence and honesty of Bank of the United States President Nicholas Biddle. Cites a specific example of a story about Biddle and President Andrew Jackson as proof of his falsehoods....

GLC03209.13

to Ezra Stiles Ely

Jackson explains that while he and his wife have been attacked viciously during this campaign, it has only made him more resilient. "All the slander that wickedness can suggest & falsehood invent, have been leveled against me, & my family, by the...

GLC03896

to Richard K. Call

Attempts to reconcile a quarrel between General Call and Colonel Joseph M. White before it becomes violent. Two black and white full length seated engravings of Andrew Jackson included.

GLC03926

[Divorce petition of Aaron Burr] [incomplete]

Also signed by Charles O'Conner, Solicitor of Counsel for Burr. Certifies that the adultery charges against Burr's second wife, Eliza Jumel, can be proven. States that Mrs. Burr has committed adultery in the city of New York with Charles Perry...

GLC04052

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Deborah Berg to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 20, 1973. Berg supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She believes that Ford's confirmation should be delayed until the impeachment issue is settled. She also believes...

GLC09613.02.0031

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One note from Gerald M. Zeitlin to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 1, 1973. Zeitlin supports the impeachment of President Nixon due to the illegal acts that he believes are unconstitutional. He writes, "Not to impeach him would...

GLC09613.02.0066

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One note from Nancy Sheets to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 26, 1973. Sheets supports the impeachment of President Nixon. She writes, "What is the ultimate crime that will ultimately prove him guilty."

GLC09613.02.0067

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Nicholas J. Fina to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Fina writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He states, "I do not feel he is fit to hold office."

GLC09613.02.0003

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from A. Keith Dunker to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 28, 1973. Dunker writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He also mentions congressional checks on the president asking, "What will be the limitation on...

GLC09613.02.0004

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Leslie Freing to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Freing writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She also mentions the firing of special prosecutor, Archibald Cox stating, "This diregard [sic]...

GLC09613.02.0005

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Kenneth A. Small to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973. Small writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.0006

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Nancy O'Neill and John O'Neill to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 27, 1973. the O'Neills write in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. They state, "Nixon's continued defiance is destroying our government of laws...

GLC09613.02.0007

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Lenore P. Watkins to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Watkins writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She declares herself, "a very concerned citizen of these United States."

GLC09613.02.0009

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Frederick Jahnkow to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Jahnkow writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He also mentions Nixon's use of tax money, and the engagement in the Vietnam War declaring...

GLC09613.02.0010

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Goriah W. Mahakian to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 22, 1973. Mahakian writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He states that, "no American citizen, regardless of position or public office, is above the...

GLC09613.02.0063

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Ed Stalcup and Ann Stalcup to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 27, 1973. The Stalcups write in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. They mention that Nixon has attacked the press and states, "I wonder if in '27...

GLC09613.02.0011

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Laud Frances to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 30, 1973. Frances writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He says, "Congress is our bulwark against malfeasance in office."

GLC09613.02.0012

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Carol Aminoff to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. Aminoff writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. She mentions the firing of the special prosecutor, Archibald Cox, and the altered tapes. She...

GLC09613.02.0015

to James Reston

One letter from Fred W. McPeake to James Reston dated October 30, 1973. McPeake is against the impeachment of President Nixon. He criticizes The New York Times for selective reporting on previous issues such as the Bay of Pigs, 1964 elections, Bobby...

GLC09613.02.0020

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter from Natch is about how he believes that Sterns is fixing an appointment of a U.S. attorney due to corruption and that appointments are necessary. This letter is accompanied by another document and a separated docket detailed in GLC09400...

GLC09400.056.01

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Hall is asking Senator Bruce's opinion on what the future of Mississippi is considering the proposed investigation into the election. Hall would also like information regarding a possible petition that has been put together to remove the present post...

GLC09400.172

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce send him copies of the speeches delivered by Senator Blaine on the investigation resolutions.

GLC09400.468

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that married women in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (where he was from) throw parties for and "walk the streets" with the Porter Guards.

GLC02155.036

to Lile Miller

Written from Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains that one of his fellow soldiers is spreading falsehoods, through letters, about others in the company.

GLC02155.030

to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children about the weather and that the new bedspread ordered for her is too big. She reminds them about Diane's birthday present and to tell her when they got it and how much it cost. She says that her garden is doing...

GLC09587.318

to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that it has been quite hot recently. She asks whether Virginia has found Dolores' glasses and speculates as to where they might be. Cordelia then shares the news of George Coleman. She writes that despite the...

GLC09587.319

to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Writes, "It was a weak measure to discharge the old cabinet, distrusted and incompetent as it was. And not much will be gained by the new one." Asks Van Rensselaer how things go in New York, and want to know, will those "opposed to this...

GLC04623.01

to Sue Taurog

Nixon thanks Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, for her friendship and support at a 23 August 1973 news conference. At that conference, Nixon announced the resignation of Secretary of State William Rogers and the nomination of Henry...

GLC04675.34

Garfield's Credit Mobilier Record [anti-Garfield propaganda]

Small card (2-sided) reporting Garfield's testimony on the Credit Mobilier affair and Chester A. Arthur's record. Related to election of 1880.

GLC04745.01

Town and country magazine or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction and Entertainment. Volume V, for the Year 1773. [Vol. 5, (1773)]

Fifth annual volume of a periodical journal that resembles the Gentleman's Magazine and London Magazine in format and style. 12 monthly issues. Includes many engraved plates. Indexed at the end of the volume. Printed for A. Hamilton, Jr. Some...

GLC03454

to Elhanan M. Mast

Reports to his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received word from his son Joseph near in Jackson, Mississippi. Joseph informed him that Confederate General Joseph Johnston evacuated Jackson 17 July. Writes, "I see it stated in the...

GLC03523.10.089

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "My Dearest Joe." Expresses pleasure at receiving his letters. Complains news is scarce and it is difficult to write two letters a week with anything interesting to say. Reports she attended a "sing" at the Baptist Church. Informs a...

GLC03523.10.168