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[Statement of clothing camp and garrison equipage pertaining to Company B, 11th Regiment U. S. Colored Troops]

Lists numbers of knapsacks, canteens, mess pans, pins, and other items distributed to the 11th Regiment, United States Colored Troops.

GLC05336.03

to unknown

Remarks on the purchase of "Negro boots- made of the very best materials," which he plans to obtain at a reasonable rate. Discusses the collection of interest on the liabilities of the Michigan Southern Rail Road. A note scribbled on page two...

GLC05339.11

to unknown

Recently heard news of a schooner named "Stephen Duncan," anchored nearby. Intends to present a gift to the vessel, and places the recipient in charge of selecting the present. Discusses the purchase and shipment of spring supplies (shoes)...

GLC05339.12

to Mary

[Manson is one of the professors who recommended hiring Alfriend at William and Mary, see #05.05.] Pleasant letter describing summer activities and criticizing women's obsession with fashion as a financial strain to their fathers and husbands. He...

GLC05344.05.06

[Sam Houston letter and advertisement] [Decimalized .01- .02]

See descriptions in GLC05508.133.01-.02

GLC05508.133

to Samuel Houston, Jr.

Writes to his son to request that he go to town and be measured by a tailor in order to have a coat and pantaloons made. Encourages the boy to study and pray. Also includes a page of advertisements (GLC05508.133.02).

GLC05508.133.01

to Stephen Hopkins

Addressed to Governor Hopkins "& Compy of Rhode Island." Relays requests and information on a planned invasion of Canada during the French and Indian War. Describes the rationale for the invasion to carry "War into the heart of the enemy's...

GLC05562

to: Col. H. T. Reid, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Complete your regiment as rapidly as possible. Don't want them till properly organized. Can give them arms, clothing & camp equipage here. They are much needed."

GLC05601.027

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 40 (April 15, 1864)]

A brooch of diamonds given to General R.E. Lee, Acts by the Fourth Session of the First Congress, Negro Soldiers in the North - A novel picture of what the Negroes have gained by freedom, The Minnesota hit by rebel torpedo, The enemies plans for a...

GLC05959.72.084

The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 27 (June 28, 1864)]

Update on the situation around Petersburg from the "Petersburg Express." Report on military activity in the Shenandoah Valley from the "Lynchburg Republican." Article on the rise of gold prices in the North. News of the movement of General Philip...

GLC05959.80.08

to his wife

Writes about a few things that happened to his fellow soldiers. Notes that he wants new clothes.

GLC05981.24

[Recruitment broadside requesting three thousand volunteers]

An official call to arms by Alabama Governor Andrew Barry Moore, saying President Jefferson Davis has asked for 3,000 volunteers. Issued after the Confederate government moved from Montgomery to Richmond. Says volunteers must provide their own...

GLC05987.30

[Collection of Jefferson Cruger, A company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .01- .09]

Collection includes a diary accompanied by personal items: 1 cased photograph, 1 framed photograph, 1 tin type photograph, 1 belt buckle, 1 calico handkerchief, 1 small American flag, 1 pocket comb, and 1 piece of fabric (part of uniform?).

GLC06160

1863 Diary

GLC06160.01

Belt Buckle

GLC06160.02

Photograph of Jefferson Cruger

GLC06160.03

Comb

GLC06160.04

Cased Photograph of Jefferson Cruger

GLC06160.05

Unidentified cloth piece (probabaly from collar)

GLC06160.06

Tintype photograph of young man

GLC06160.07

Calico Handkerchief

GLC06160.08

Small American Flag

GLC06160.09

to his father

Relays tale of his difficulty obtaining a pass for entry into town to replace his boots and the fact that he is under arrest and will "stand a Court Martial" for the offense of being absent without leave. Sends this news as a warning of the possible...

GLC06167.15

Sunglasses

Military issue sunglasses with green steel case.

GLC06196.116

Cloth case

Cloth case, probably for steel eyeglass case.

GLC06196.117