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The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 138, 3793 (February 5, 1864)]

An address by the Texas governor to the state. Matamoras intelligence. Adjutant and inspector general's general orders from Richmond. News from Alexandria. Editorial on blockade trade. Cotton and wool factory.

GLC05959.51.113

to William P. Fessenden

Countersigned by E. D. Morgan, Joseph Hoxie, L. Draper, George Opdyke, Shepherd Knapp, Waldo Hutchins, and C.A. Marshall. Recommends to Secretary of the Treasury Fessenden that Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., be appointed a government agent "for the...

GLC05316

to William P. Fessenden

Recommends to Secretary of the Treasury Fessenden that Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., be appointed agent for purchase and sale of cotton and other commodities from the Confederate states. Written on "Office of the Tribune" stationery.

GLC05317.01

to William P. Fessenden

Recommends to Secretary of the Treasury Fessenden that Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., be appointed agent for purchase and sale of cotton and other commodities from the Confederate states. With a supporting autograph note signed and dated 7 December 1864...

GLC05317.02

to Charles P. Leverich

Discusses molasses and sugar sales. Instructs Leverich, a financial agent, to forward a letter to Mary Linton, who will return from Europe in March. Notes that Linton's funds are in Leverich's hands, and he should let her have them if she needs...

GLC05339.02

to unknown

Discusses impending trouble between the North and South. Remarks that "the South presents a more united front" than during any other period. Comments extensively on states' rights as guaranteed by the Constitution. Discusses some politicians' aim...

GLC05339.04

to Charles P. Leverich

Discusses business (pertaining to molasses and sugar) with Leverich, a financial agent who assisted in managing Duncan's accounts. Lists the notes he holds for various persons, when the money is due, and the amount owed. Discusses details of the...

GLC05339.05

to unknown

Requests that the recipient ship white and red top turnip seeds by steamer to New Orleans. Suspects a Mr. Brown of being "Abolitionist, or Black Republican (synonymous terms). If he be so- no more Bills must be made with him- on My account, & I will...

GLC05339.10

[D.C. Blossom General Merchandise]

Eight men standing on the porch of a store. Building is clapboard with brick front. Inscription on verso: "Atoka, I. T. Mr. McLaughlin (wearing derby) Father of Ed. [illegible] husband of Nettie. Mr. D. H. niece." Partially cut off ink...

GLC05475.06

[Two one-story frame store buildings with gathering in front]

Two one-story frame store buildings with a group of people, several horse-drawn wagons and an ox-drawn cart in front. Inscription on verso identifies the buildings: "1. Mr. Capt. J. B. Hester's Store. 2. Drugs & Medicines. Dr. T. J. Bord's...

GLC05475.07

"Commencement" address to Congress

Commencement Message of President Monroe to both houses of Congress. Begins with positive assessment of America's situation and a discussion of a trade agreement with Great Britain. Then gets into relations with Spain, the real thrust of the speech...

GLC05569

to David Henshaw

Asks Henshaw, the Collector of the Port of Boston, for a deposition in the case of Blake vs. Putney which was being tried before the Maine Supreme Court. Sumner asks if the Brig Dante entered his port in May or June and the entrance and clearance...

GLC05603.01.26

Administracion General De Rentas Reales Marítimas [In Spanish]

Partially printed. Bill of lading for the schooner Amistad. Lists items to be shipped for Don Pedro Montes including silk, onions, and cologne.

GLC05636.43

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 22, whole no. 3909 (May 15, 1865)]

Mosby still at large, Large numbers of Union going to Mexico to enlist, Johson lifts all restrictions on commercial trade of the Southern states, 100,000 reward offered for the arrest of President Jefferson Davis on account of complicity in the...

GLC05959.54.58

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 40 (August 19, 1861)]

The Battle in Missouri, Affairs on the Potomac - Firing at Aquia Creek, Condemnation of the American Blockade - France and England Likely to Interfere.

GLC05959.56.048

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 57 (September 9, 1861)]

Reported Death of President Davis, The Fort Hatteras Prisoners, Capture of the Ship Finland by the Blockaders - The Enemy compelled to Abandon the Ship - Set fire to her and take to their boats.

GLC05959.56.065

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 89 (October 16, 1861)]

Violation of the Savannah Blockade, Engagement on the Potomac, General Fremont's Prospects in the West.

GLC05959.56.088

Daily Virginia state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 829 (November 30, 1864)]

Peace proposal by Abraham Lincoln, Drinking and Battle of Piedmont, West Virginia, Confederate Blockade Runners, Halifax, Novia Scotia.

GLC05959.63

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 307 (March 11, 1864)]

Regulations of foreign commerce - the exportation of cotton & tobacco.

GLC05959.72.064

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