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Collection of 13 Massachusetts documents, re: French & Indian War [Decimalized .01- .13]

A number of warrants/orders regarding arms and training.
Petition to move training
Order to arrest a deserter
Order to rally troops and march them
List of soldiers

GLC01450.248

[Records of court martial of Samuel Shattuck]

Record of the court martial trial of Sergeant Samuel Shattuck. Lists other men set to stand trial, and gives details of Shattucks case. Includes tesstimony of two witnesses who testified that Shattuck knowingly left the service before his time was...

GLC01450.438

[Military receipt]

Brownell, (possibly a captain or sergeant in the Revolutionary Army), states that Captain Joseph Shimbell received money "for Timothy Hopkins," and another sum "for which I promise to account for if they wont pay said Shimbell and if paid this order...

GLC01450.444.02.01

[Document asserting Hopkins' promise to pay Levi Rounds]

Hopkins, member of a Scituate organized to collect funds for the payment of soldiers, promises to pay Rounds.

GLC01450.444.02.02

By the King and Queen, a proclamation requiring all seamen and mariners to render themselves to their Majesties service.

All officials are to support this and they are to give over the names of those seamen and mariners who continue to shirk service. Printed in London by Charles Bill and Thomas Newcomb.

GLC01450.535

to Jane Brisbin

Brisbin informs his wife, Jane, that his regiment arrived at Mount Sterling that day, and that they leave for the battle front (possibly referring to an advance on Saltville, Virginia) under General Stephen Gano Burbridge tomorrow. Writes, "The...

GLC01505.06

[Proclamation of martial law in Richmond]

"I Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America do proclaim that martial law is hereby extended over the City of Richmond and the adjoining and surrounding country to the distance of ten miles." The word "Seal" with a circle...

GLC01547

To T.P. Chandler, Esq.

McCaleb thanks Chandler and his family for their kindness while a prisoner of war in the North. He writes that "All good citizens deeply deplore the assassination of Pres. Lincoln... Mr. L -- was a great man and more than that was a good man and...

GLC01594

Appointing county commissioners to procure supplies for Continental army

Two printed documents, one signed by Jefferson as governor of Virginia. The supply requisition was for county troops going to the Carolinas. The second document is a printed extract of the relevant act of the Virginia assembly (13 x 16 cm.)

GLC01634

Collection of six documents related to Ulysses S. Grant and loss of $1000 in public funds [Decimalized .01-.06]

Pertains to theft of $1000 in public funds entrusted to Ulysses S. Grant when he was lieutenant in 1848. Grant had placed the money in his captain's trunk for safe-keeping when the trunk was taken and the money stolen. Four of the six documents are...

GLC02305

to John F. Grimké

Letter written by Major General Howe as Commander of the Southern Department after the defeat at Savannah, Georgia that led to his court martial (he was later exonerated). Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Grimké as Deputy Adjunct General for South...

GLC01764

The Case of General Gratiot

Summarizes all the details of the case of the War of 1812 hero, General Charles Gratiot, from Gratiot's 1838 dismissal order through various appeals during the John Tyler administration. This brief was possibly prepared by a clerk for Fillmore's...

GLC01807

Monumental Inscriptions!

Depicts 6 fictitious funeral monuments, each to a militiamen executed by Jackson on 21 February 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans, for being deserters. The tombstones bear inscriptions detailing how each was a good man and soldier, and...

GLC01825

[Orderly and account book for Stratford, Connecticut]

Includes orders for the regiment, patrols, inspections, curfews, seizures of Tories, safe conduct passes and a confession. Also contains accounts for provisions and expenses for 1779-1780. Includes an order issued by Connecticut Governor Jonathan...

GLC01835

[Civil War pocket diary of W.S. Thompson]

Approximately 70 written pages of entries, followed by blank pages. Describes picket duty and the army's moves in the Peninsula campaign (May-July). Breaks off in mid-July, as Thompson notes joining the crew of the steamship "Suwanee" as chief...

GLC01838.01

Pardon petition endorsement for Priv. A. Scales, also signed by Amasa Turner

Signed by Houston as Commander in Chief of the army of Texas, granting pardon to Scales, who was under death sentence (for desertion?). The petition is signed by, among others, Amasa Turner, Lieutenant Millen, Deputy and W.W. Summers, Lieut....

GLC01860.13

to his wife

Mentions a Union hot air balloon that was used for reconnaissance. "Our big Balloon is just making preparations to take a look at the rebs they are getting very vicious and they make night hideous with the howling and bursting of shells..." Describes...

GLC01898.18

to William T. Sherman

General Meade writes from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. A previous assessment indicates this letter, directed to "Genl Cmd'g," is written to General William T. Sherman. Marked "Personal" on docket. Meade declines to send the 3rd Cavalry...

GLC01918

to Lester A. Beardslee

Signed by Collins as the commander of the USS "Wachusett." Written to Lieutenant Commander Beardslee. Collins tells Beardslee to take command of the prize steamer "Florida," and proceed with the "Wachusett" to the nearest northern port. He is only to...

GLC01920.01

to Napoleon Collins

Copy of letter written by Lieutenant Commander Beardslee to Commander Collins. Beardslee's signature is in a clerical hand. Is disappointed to learn that Collins thinks poorly of his conduct while in charge of the captured Confederate ship "Florida."...

GLC01920.02

to Lester A. Beardslee

Written by Acting Ensign Barclay to Lieutenant Commander Beardslee. Both were serving on the recently captured ship "Florida." As requested, Barclay is submitting his version of events from the night of 29 October, which have caused accusations of...

GLC01920.03

to Eliakim Parker Scammon

Confederate General Jones, Commander of the Department of Western Virginia, writes to Union General Scammon. Transmits two letters (not included) regarding William Hughart and W. M. [Lydenstriker?], two prisoners taken from the Union Army. Reports...

GLC01927

[Draft letter regarding recent conflict between soldiers and citizens]

Creator and circa year previously inferred. Reports that the previous day, Colonel Dibrill had informed Wheeler's adjutant that a man near Dibrill's camp had two hundred bushels of corn that he refused to sell. Wheeler instructed Dibrill to take...

GLC01931

to sister Anna

Reports that the company landed at City Point on the evening of 5 May and started towards Petersburg early the next day. There was some fighting between Confederate and Union forces consisting of 9th New Jersey and 27th Massachusetts. The following...

GLC02016.051

to sister Anna

Writes from Camp Jones that he is currently on furlough. Writes that due to the negligence of the officers, the men are still at Camp Jones with nothing to do. Reports that John Hardman, a man in his company, died from bad whiskey and excessive...

GLC02016.055

to sister Ella

Writes that the young women of Staunton are pretty, but hate Yankees. Mentions that the major's sister was treated unkindly by Southern women at Church. Reports that he met Major General Curtis (the hero of Ft. Fisher) and was told that there was...

GLC02016.088

to sister Kate

Writes that there is nothing to report from camp. Is disappointed that his sister Ella couldn't find the time to respond to his letter. Writes that he turned in a man to the Provost Marshall because the man's daughter was singing anti-Yankee songs...

GLC02016.090

to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Has just completed muster rolls and will be mustering out nine one-year soldiers who are the best in his company. Writes that the men are opposed to president Johnson's reconstruction...

GLC02016.093

to sister Ella

Writes that he has been appointed court recorder and Provost Marshall. Two military commissions will convene for two murder trials. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the upcoming Congressional meeting, which will determine whether soldiers will remain...

GLC02016.094

to Captain John Buyers

Order to send the drummers under Buyers' charge for instruction by the Drum Major. Also asks that Corporal Drummer, John Mullen be sent to answer to the charge of disrespectful language and inappropriate conduct towards the Drum Major.

GLC02016.175

Collection of George Wortham [Decimalized .01-.56]

The majority of this collection consists of correspondence and other documents directed to Captain George "Granville Greys" Wortham from other military personnel. These materials discuss recruitment of personnel and unrest within the Confederate army...

GLC02233

Court martial proceedings in seven cases [Decimalized .01-.07]

Court martial proceedings in seven cases in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry. Most likely all written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina.

GLC02233.37

Letter regarding arrest of traders, and list of confiscated goods [Decimalized .01-.02]

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized and men captured.

GLC02233.55

to George Wortham

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized (ranging from pork to pocket knives, hoopskirt, calico and spun cotton) and the five men captured.

GLC02233.55.01

[List of articles seized from traders]

List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.

GLC02233.55.02

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated April 13, 1957. Joel updates his family on Paris, and joining the base softball team. He mentions sending home an allotment but has to wait as he loaned...

GLC09910.10

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated April 22, 1957. Joel updates his family on his service and friends. He also congratulates Cornelia on her new daughter.

GLC09910.11

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated April 22, 1957. Joel updates his family on his softball team and daily life. He went to Paris on his last leave and saw the Eiffel Tower and the Mona...

GLC09910.12

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated May 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his daily life and gives them a way to get in touch with him in the case of an emergency. He also mentions...

GLC09910.13

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated August 21, 1957. Joel updates the family on his daily life as well as his friends. The man he loaned money to (GLC09910.10) is back in the stockade for...

GLC09910.16

to Mother

just got back from Newbern where they had a skirmish and managed to the drive the yankees back to town. saw Rob as they were marching to witness the execution of two N. Carolineans who deserted their army.Written in a camp near Kinston, North...

GLC08300.26

[Pardon of Calvin Beckwith]

With court marshaled for desertion and sentenced to a term in prison.

GLC08368

Regulations for the government of Negroes and plantations.

Issued by command of Major General Nathaniel Prentiss Banks. Provides for the division of parishes, the establishment of schools for black children, forbids soldiers to visit plantations without written consent of their commanding officer, forbids...

GLC08446

to Alexandre Hauterive

Reports the seizure of three French deserters but is compelled to discharge them due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

GLC08457

Monumental Inscriptions.

8 images of fictitious funeral monuments, each to a man executed by Jackson. The first six are for Tennessee militiamen executed in February 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans, for being deserters. The last two are for John Woods, a mutineer...

GLC08460

[Civil War order to hold a court martial]

Orders a Naval General Court Martial at Vicksburg aboard the steamer Choctaw on 10 July 1863. Indicates that the court will be composed of Captain H. Walke, lieutenant commodores James A. Greer, James W. Shirk, John G. Walker, and Frank M. Ramsey...

GLC08529

Decision of Chief Justice Taney in the Merryman case, upon the writ of habeas corpus.

Printed by John Campbell. Published by John Campbell. Second addition. Taney states "The Constitution provides, as I have before said, that 'no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law.' It declares that...

GLC08557

to Clara W. Mack

Writes to his mother in Canada describing the San Francisco earthquake. Says half of the chimneys at the Hotel Del Monte crumbled and damaged the roof. One chimney crashed through a newlywed's room and killed both the bride and groom. Reports...

GLC08697

The Truth from an honest man: The letter of the President. President Lincoln's Views.

President Lincoln's views on the principles involved in the Clement Vallandigham case. Prints correspondence between Lincoln and Erastus Corning in relation to a Democratic meeting held at Albany, New York 16 May 1863, called to protest the arrest...

GLC08707