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to Samuel Holten

Letter signed with initials. Recipient inferred from context and by comparing the docket to others in the 1450.020 collection. Wants to relay intelligence from Europe but he is concerned about doing so because of an obligation to secrecy. Remarks...

GLC01450.020.16

to Samuel Holten

Wadsworth begins by expressing thanks for his last letter and for the informative pamphlet on Congress. Mentions that the Continental debt is much lower than people had expected thanks to the "prudence and good economy of Congress." Comments that...

GLC01450.020.20

to Joshua Mauger

Written by Butler as Mauger's agent in Nova Scotia to Mauger as a British Member of Parliament who was formerly Nova Scotia's agent in London. Mauger was considered the unofficial spokesman of the colony in Parliament. This document contains three...

GLC03902.064

to George Nichols

Discusses investments and mentions that he is not sure gold will remain at a high premium for long. Instructs him about what to invest and where. States that Lillie is improving from her illness and informs that he has sent money to cover the...

GLC03212.03

to William Tudor

Written by Burgoyne as commander of the captured British Convention Army to Tudor as the Judge Advocate of the court martial of Colonel David Henley, the former head of the Prospect Hill barracks accused of murder and mistreatment of British troops...

GLC04764.63

to Azariah Smith

Thanks him for his letter. Plans to leave for Washington, D.C., "simply to vote" presumably in Senate. After Washington, Sumner plans to travel to Europe "in search of that complete restoration which I have not yet found at home."

GLC02095.05

to unknown

Thanks an unknown "sir" for his words of sympathy: "Accept my thanks for the words of cheer & sympathy which you kindly write. I have tried to do my duty & shall continue unto the end."

GLC02095.08

[Note declining Charles Sumner's attendance at Mr. Lincoln's circle]

Signed in text. Dated 6 January, no year specified. States that Sumner regrets not being able to attend "Mr. Lincoln's circle," to be held that evening, due to the state of his health.

GLC02095.09

to Theseus Apoleon Cheney

Writes that he is glad Cheney is regaining his health. Comments on the upcoming presidential election and the Civil War: "The good news must stimulate you. Of the result, political or military I cannot doubt. Mr. Lincoln will be re-elected, &...

GLC02095.14

[John B. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of GLC 4196.01 in a decorative frame hanging on a post in front of bushes. Same as GLC 4196.05.

GLC04196.04

[John B. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of GLC 4196.01 in a decorative frame hanging on a post in front of bushes. Same as GLC 4196.04.

GLC04196.05

[John B. Moore family members]

Twentieth century paper print of old man ["Ford"?] with woman [wife] holding a newspaper, both seated in a parlor looking away from the camera. Verso imprint stamp "Faultlers Kodak Service. Stinson and Jenkins. Jacksonville, Fla." Additional Moore...

GLC04196.08

[Epaulet of John B. Moore]

Shoulder epaulets from Moore's dress uniform. The letter "M" appears, possibly accompanied by a missing "S" for "medical staff," accompanied by the other epaulet in GLC04196.13. These accoutrements appear in GLC 4196.01, Moore's photograph in dress...

GLC04196.12

[Epaulet of John B. Moore]

Shoulder epaulets from Moore's dress uniform. The letter "S" appears, possibly accompanied by a missing "M" for "medical staff," accompanied by the other epaulet in GLC04196.12. These accoutrements appear in GLC 4196.01, Moore's photograph in dress...

GLC04196.13

to Jehu Glancy Jones

Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, discusses party politics with Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania. Refers to the conflict between serving in a judicial position and taking an active part...

GLC05677.04

to George Nichols

Encloses a draft, asks Nichols to pay his life insurance bill, and states that Lillie has a dentist bill to be paid by her mother. Mentions the weather. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.14

Document listing wounded officer in 9th Regiment of Foot

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Hill. Lists Ensign Alexander Salans as wounded in the left arm. Mentions that he paid for part of his "cure" and that he was given a certificate with the monthly returns of 1 April 1778. Mentions three widows and two...

GLC04764.74

to His Excelency, Sir Guy Carleton

Written by Boyle as a Lieutenant in the 24th Regiment of Foot seeking a promotion to Carleton as commander of British forces in Canada. Boyle's regiment was part of the advanced corps of General John Burgoyne's army during the Saratoga Campaign, but...

GLC04764.84

to His Excelency, Sir Guy Carleton

This document is a memorial written by Lieutenant Archibald Stuart of the 62nd Regiment of Foot asking for official acceptance and a promotion to Carleton as commander of British forces in Canada. Says he was appointed a first lieutenant in 1759 in...

GLC04764.85

to Jehu Glancy Jones

Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, discusses party politics with Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania. States "I thank you for your kind solicitude concerning my health, but fancy that its...

GLC05677.05

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a...

GLC05732.02

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, thanks his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for a fifty dollar check. Encloses a receipt (not included). Reports that he intends to travel to Georgia, and discusses a recent hunting...

GLC05732.03

to E. Levassor

Dickson, a Marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War apologizes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for tardy correspondence and for being unable to visit in autumn. States that since one of his partners in a turpentine and...

GLC05732.06

to Achsah M. Level

Discusses the Civil War with Level, stating "I have nothing of importance to write. onley the disturbance in our contry which is caused by the hot headed Northerans. who are working every day contrary to their own welfair if they only know it. but...

GLC06452.05.01

[to a former Civil War Colonel]

Allen updates a Colonel, whose name is not specified, whom he previously served under regarding his post-war activities. Reports that he worked as a school teacher in Texas before his ill health required him to move to the National Soldier's Home in...

GLC03619.01.04