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To John Stone

"The subject of arbitrary arrests is certainly a very grave one. All my instincts are in favor of the largest liberty of this subject."

GLC08046

to Sir

"The destruction of slavery by the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."

GLC08047

The Great Seal of the Confederacy

Very rare silver medal strike from the original plate made ca. 1863. In original case

GLC08054

[Philadelphia] Inquirer Extra.

Reports latest developments at Gettysburg per Meade's dispatches. They have "repulsed the enemy on every attack."

GLC08056

Conditions of Peace Required of the So-called Seceded States

Eight articles express severe pro-Union sentiments. First article calls for unconditional surrender. Second article calls for one hundred "arch traitors" to be delievered up and hung. Third article calls for record of names of traitors so they can be...

GLC08057

To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

To: Ambrose Burnside.

Re: Ordering a "Vigorous attack against the enemy" at Spotsylvania.

GLC08071

to Richard Rush

Predicting Civil War in wake of slavery's expansion.
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To: Ambrose Burnside.

Specifying the route Burnside's troops will march from Spotsylvania to the north Anna river (prelude to battle of cold harbor).

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To: Thomas J. Eckert.

Arranging secret Hampton Roads peace conference.

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To: Ulysses S. Grant.

Re: Troop movements at Port Stedman at the end of the war: "From what direction did the enemy come?"

GLC08089

Edict.

Granting amnesty to a group of confederate prisoners provided they take oath (one of the last official acts before his assisination), under Andrew Johnson, ES,4/12/1865.

GLC08091

A message from the army of the Valley of Virginia

"A message from the army of the valley of Virginia" "after four years of terrible war with a savage foe who seeks our subjugation, we are still firm in our determination to seek our independence"

GLC08105

to George Meade

Arranging forces, including African-American regiments, for the final push on Petersburg

GLC08106

Draft copy of the official report of the 2nd Division

Draft copy of the official report of the 2nd Division, XXIII Corp's operations during Sherman's 1864 Atlanta Campaign, Decateur, GA., 10 September 1864.

GLC08107

General Orders # 18

General orders #18, announcing terms of his surrender to Sherman: "sparing the blood of this gallant army and saving our country from further devastation": clerical copy, made in the field, signed by WD Gale

GLC08108

to his wife Emma and his brother

Marching with Sherman through Georgia: 17 letters of a staff officer, to his wife Emma and his brother. With Carte de visite, two printed general field orders, and a printed history of the 104 Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

GLC08109

to William T. Sherman

Eight days after Johnston's surrender regarding situation in North Carolina. "Concluded satisfactorily all details with Genl Johnston." General James Wilson "had disregarded the order to resume hostilities it being of an earlier date than yours..."

GLC08110.01

to Henry Halleck

Two telegrams on one page
"A number of officers and men of both Lee's and Johnston's armies whose homes are in the Western states desire to press through the Northern states...can they be permitted to do so?"

GLC08110.02

to Henry W. Slocum

Offering to do whatever he can to make life easier for Slocum and his family

GLC08112.01

to Henry W. Slocum

Predicting a quick end to reconstruction: "The North cannot long afford to keep arms there for local police": "Still, as long as you do have the force and the state now you must of necessity control...my own opinion is that self interest will soon...

GLC08112.02

to Henry W. Slocum

"We three will go down to history as the leaders of 'The March to the Sea'."
Requesting photos of Slocum and Howard

GLC08113.02

to Henry W. Slocum

Enclosing requested photograph (with photo). "Though the main honor of the work crowns our chief, yet in helpful planning & executing, our part will not be forgotten."

GLC08113.04

To the citizens of Macon...

"To the citizens of Macon...the enemy is now in sight of your houses. We lack force. I appeal to every man, citizen or refugee, who has a gun of any kind, or can get one, to report at the court house with the least possible delay.""

GLC08128

[Letters belonging to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick, 1876-1880][Decimalized .01-.22]

Collection of letters belonging to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick dated 1876-1880. Consists of 21 items sent primarily to Luisa Kilpatrick and William T. Sherman. Recounts events of the campaign, Sherman's March to the Sea and other Civil War historical...

GLC08133