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to Samuel Hodgdon

Refers to an earlier letter in which he asks to renew his acceptance of General [Henry] Jackson's drafts at the Bank of the United States. Will be staying in Thomaston longer than he planned because his son, Washington, is very ill, likely close to...

GLC02437.06880

to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point encloses returns of the American Regiment Corps of Artillery and Invalids, and of the hospitals at West Point and Albany (returns not included).

GLC02437.02986

to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, reports he has ordered a general inoculation for smallpox among his soldiers due to a recent outbreak of the disease. Also relates that a "stragling woman" broke into and set fire to the block house, a post between...

GLC02437.02987

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter from 9 March. Discusses payment of the Invalids and asks for an appointment to the post of paymaster for that group.

GLC02437.04544

to John Hills

Says things have been so "busy" during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with "the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates." Is confused...

GLC02437.05946

to Nicholas Hoffman

Will mention his application to the Secretary of the Treasury, whose department handles the purchasing of supplies. Hoffman had offered supplies the government was to send to the Six Nations (see GLC02437.06024). Will also mentions Hoffman's...

GLC02437.06028

to Samuel Hodgdon

Is sorry to hear about Hodgdon's illness. Discusses a variety of business deals, and bemoans the sudden death of Hodgdon's endorser (no name is given).

GLC02437.06763

Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book II.

Calf cover.

Excerpts:
[11 April 1857] "Got underway at 8 A.M. Dipped colors to Commodore - Cleared down royals to English Admiral, he dipped his colors, we lowered ours. Got to sea by 'Lentoo Channel'

[4 May 1857] "…Heard of the case of the...

GLC05911.02.02

Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East Indian station. A. H. Foote Esq. commander book I.

Calf cover. As part of the East Indian Squadron, the U.S.S. Portsmouth, under the command of Andrew Hull Foote, was ordered to observe British operations against Canton, China during the Second Opium War (1856-60) and to protect American interests...

GLC05911.02.01

Diary of Lt. Commander Edward Simpson

Diary of captaincy of the "Submarine Battery 'Passaic'". Details attacks upon Charleston, Fort Moultrie and Battery Gregg; inner workings of a Monitor and intraservice rivalries. Quarter calf, marbled boards, pencil loops.

The USS Passaic, one of...

GLC05911.04

Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia no. 1

No. I and II cover the record of the blockade ship Isonomia from the beginning of its service off Wilmington SC in August 1864 to 25 December 1864 when Simpson released command of the vessel. Calf covers.

[30 August] "At daylight, Flag Pond...

GLC05911.06.01

Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia, no. II

No. I and II cover the record of the blockade ship Isonomia from the beginning of its service off Wilmington SC in August 1864 to 25 December 1864 when Simpson released command of the vessel. Calf covers.

[24 November] "…a seaman by the name of...

GLC05911.06.02

Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867

Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S...

GLC05911.07

to Aaron Hobart

Requests to meet Hobart and his wife in Boston, Massachusetts. Discusses his wife's health.

GLC06313.04.063

to Mary Hughes

Good health despite the cold weather; improved opinion of his children's pictures; confidence that authorities in Richmond will release him.

GLC02166.100

to Mary Hughes

Resolve to return to his family; collection of a bill; more criticism of Judge Thompson; asking her not to send the Herald.

GLC02166.101

to Mary Hughes

Requesting copies of the World; conversation with a fellow inmate regarding the Bible and their respective wives; speculation about how to secure a pass to Richmond.

GLC02166.102

to Mary Hughes

Taking his wife's advice in responding to Judge Thompson; efforts by Thomas to secure his release despite that "terrible woman."

GLC02166.103

to Mary Hughes

Continued efforts to secure parole or exchange; release of 15-20 prisoners daily on oath and bond; urging her to protect her health and the children's health.

GLC02166.104

to Mary Hughes

Details of Judge Foster's release; shooting of a fellow prisoner after a fight broke out.

GLC02166.105

to Mary Hughes

Joy at the prospect of his speedy release; passing anniversaries and birthdays in prison.

GLC02166.106

to Mary Hughes

Death of a young man named Cooper; verses for a song written after the death of a man named Rutherford; apologies for such a sad and gloomy letter.

GLC02166.107

to Mary Hughes

Altered opinion of Rev. Dr. Baldwin's book Armageddon.

GLC02166.108

to Mary Hughes

News of friends moving to the South.

GLC02166.109

to Mary Hughes

Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.

GLC02166.110