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to his family

Responds to news from his family about their new living situation. Writes about the Chaplain's insistence that the officers set good examples. Mentions his pledge not to indulge in alcoholic beverages and of his new pledge to give up tobacco...

GLC03603.260

to Weir

References his friend's letter of 3 April. References Farragut and Porter's running of the forts below New Orleans. Tells the story of a ship that snuck past him. Tells of other run-ins while on blockading duty. Relates a conversation he had with a...

GLC03836.35

to R. West

Says he received coffee, but no letter from her. Says the admiral is not accommodating to the mails, as they sit for weeks at Port Royal. Tells the story of three refugees who said they were from the North. Gave an account of Macon, where they came...

GLC03836.77

to: "Well Brothe."

Churchill's doctor has taken another bone out of his toe, thus his recovery has been slightly delayed. He seems bored and restless ("I can't find anything to do….I have nothing to write so I do this to amuse myself…"), and asks the recipient to send...

GLC03859.33

Petersburg, Va. Officers of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry playing cards in front of tents

A print of a photograph of Union officers playin cards. The soldiers sit at a table in their camp in the woods playing cards while behind, two back servants look on. One holds a tray with a bottle and a drink poured into a small cup. Three of the...

GLC05111.01.0123

[Manassas, Va. Men of Co. C, 41st New York Infantry]

A print of a photograph of the 41st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Approximately sixty-two men posed around construction site. Note the partially constructed sidewalk in the left foreground and the lumber in the right background. The soldier's...

GLC05111.01.0191

[War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonian]

Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States...

GLC04750

to his family

Writes that he has been very busy with drilling, parading and "his papers." Notes that General Brooks is in command of his regiment and that "it should have been General Burnham." Says that the regiment is keeping 4 days cooked rations ready in order...

GLC03603.273

to sister

to sister He says there is nothing new to report except the arrival of more troops. One of the soldiers in Company C deserted and will either run to the "secesh camp" or be shot if he returns. He praises Colonel Wyman for his character, saying
"for...

GLC03696.10

Captain's letter book. Reports, letters and orders, U.S. practice ship John Adams.

The John Adams was a training ship for midshipmen at the Naval Academy. As such, the daily orders have many references to extra duties and "watch" dealt out as punishment for minor ("smoking", "for not having hammocks up in time") and more serious (...

GLC05911.03

to Henry Remsen

Discusses the tobacco market and the high quality of tobacco grown at his estate. Reports that they should take advantage of the price of 11 cents per pound since it is so much lower than the Richmond price. States that he has sold his tobacco...

GLC05958

Daily sun. [Vol. 9, no. 196 (March 29, 1864)]

Northern News, printing of Lincoln's promotion of Grant to lieutenant general and Grant's reply. An editorial remarks on European support for the Southerners without removing their aversion to slavery. This issue contains at least four ads for...

GLC05959.03.04

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 64 (April 27, 1863)]

"The Tobacco Question" adds to a previous article "setting forth...some of the abuses of tobacco, its primary and secondary effects on the human system..." The "Special Army Correspondence" section contains "The Siege of Suffolk Continued -- List of...

GLC05959.09.177

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

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

GLC05959.72.064

to Tench Coxe

Notes the receipt of the printed addition to Coxe's memoir on cotton and agrees with his ideas. Discusses the nation's agricultural prospects for cotton, grain, and tobacco, in regard to rival markets ("Britain seems intent on supplanting our cotton...

GLC06325

A bill to be entitled An act to provide an export duty on cotton and tobacco exported fromt he Confederate states to the ports or in the ships of any foreign country which has not recognized the independence of the confederate states

stamp of record division

GLC06745.040

House of Representatives, No. 280. A Bill To be entitled "An act to impose a duty on tobacco and an additional duty on cotton exported from the Confederate States."

stamp of record division

GLC06745.118

to his mother

Explains that he thinks she is not getting some of his letters and vice versa because he moves around a lot. States that he will not advise relatives to come out to the oil region because he is not sure he would be able to get them jobs, as they go...

GLC05802.01

[Two pipe designs using seashells and seahorses with 3 more on reverse side]

Graphite; tan tracing paper.

GLC06343.162

[Decorative pipe design with (Burmese) lion/dragon's head]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.175

[Decorative pipe design with man wrestling ram]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.176

[Acanthus leaf (pipe design?)]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.188

[Decorative pipe design with sea shell and sea horse]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.189

to James Dundas

Discusses a short visit from their brother George who was in good health but had to return to his ship after one day. Also mentions another brother named Ralph, whose "fate you have learnt four days ago" (Ralph, captain of the Bonetta, was captured...

GLC02549.19

[Receipt to Jacob Bailey for rum, pepper, and tabacco]

A reciept written to Jacob Bailey from N. Montgomery for the purchase of rum, pepper, and tabacco.

GLC02669.050

to Miller A. Wright

The tax on tobacco has become fifty cents. Wilson went to see Green Adams, but missed him. He will try again the next day.

GLC02691.11.080

to Miller A. Wright

Wilson discusses the latest developments on tobacco, as well as other news. He mentions that he wants to see what course General Lee takes before he does anything. It is unclear exactly what he means by this.

GLC02691.11.081

to Mary Epperly

Notes that there are many wounded and sick men in the regiment. Reports that the Yankees bombed his position for 15 minutes and then began to talk to them about trading tobacco for coffee. Says he heard a rumor that they will be allowed to return...

GLC02715.105

to sister Lizzie

No year: Everyone is well, though Father still smokes.She would like to come home in the Fall. She visited John recently. She mentions the Crocker boys.

GLC02740.63

[Account of William Knox with Joseph Pierce]

Peirce worked the bookstore, moved goods from the King Street location, as well as providing linen, snuff, and almonds. The total came to £5.14.0. Pierce signed the document stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08461

[Account of sundries purchased by Major Samuel Shaw]

Acccount Samuel Shaw had with John Fisher in Philadelphia. These items were "charged to Gen Knox" and Shaw signed it, verifying the charges. The bill was for $77.75. Some of the items bought included shoes, shirts, combs, hair powder, snuff, paper...

GLC02437.08462

[William Knox's account with Daniel Bell]

William bought 10 hogsheads of tobacco. The total came to £3787. Bell signed off that he received payment.

GLC02437.08491

to Horace

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

GLC00653.10.06

[Personal and military correspondence and documents related to August or Miller Wright] [decimalized]

More than half of these items, to, from, or relating to Augustus or Miller Wright, are Civil War-period. Includes an 9 February 1864 autograph letter signed from Walter Herron Taylor, aide to Robert E. Lee, regarding General Lee's refusal to approve...

GLC02691.11

to Thomas Gibbons

Glad to receive a copy of the "Rainbow," a paper published aboard the U.S. Flagship Rainbow. Thanks him for box of cigars, though he says he does not smoke regularly, as well as for a photograph of himself and one of Gibbons taken in Hong Kong....

GLC02763.01

to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for a gift of cigars. Mentions that the commission is still waiting for a treaty with Colombia before they can proceed with the canal. Describes recent pleasant, warm weather which he appreciates because coal is difficult to obtain...

GLC02763.02

[to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...

GLC02899

Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents...

GLC10047.03

[Tabacco Ration Card]

One Tobacco Ration Card signed by Dexter E. Kelpe dated October 29, 1945.

GLC10047.03.051

[Tabacco Ration Card]

One Tobacco Ration Card signed by Paul M. Dauten Jr. dated October 29, 1945.

GLC10047.03.052

to Comte de Moustier re: possibilities of increased trade with France

Discusses tobacco, wool, etc. Washington comments on the good sense of trading with France, the "Maritime Genius of this Country", and his hope that the new national government may strengthen America's ties to France. Published in: Fitzpatrick...

GLC03273

to Charles M. Kingsley

Writes "Yours of 14th rd. The cigars have not come. I note what you say as to [Mr. Dennis?]."

GLC03481.10

to Mother

Writes to his mother, discussing whether or not some men from home will be enlisting in the army. Confides, "As I know about a soldiers life. But the best thing he can do is stay at home and have a little more sense than I had." Reports that he heard...

GLC03523.08.18

to Asa Smith

Written by William Wallace Smith to his brother Asa Smith. References receiving Asa's letter and the "smoking cap" that came with it. Says nothing is going on, but says it won't be long because every man is to be provided with 60 rounds of...

GLC03742.10

Fourth Congress of the United States: at the first session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the seventh of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.

Signed by Pickering, Secretary of State. Includes "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the heathen," "an act for the admission of the...

GLC03698

to Robert Cary & Co.

Mentions enclosing invoices for goods (not included). Discusses tobacco sales. Criticizes English agents for selling tobacco at too low a price. States that, " ... I have lost (at least) four years out of five by Consignments having better prices...

GLC03933

Account of expenses for prisoners brought from Canada [in Dutch and English]

Account includes such items as mutton, rum, and tobacco. Contains Peter Schuyler's signature.

GLC03107.02047

Hardware plantation book 1836

Account book for the Winn family's Hardware plantation. Lists debits and credits, sales and purchases of supplies, tools and produce. Lists sales of tobacco, prices of other crops, amount of tobacco produced by each enslaved person, and wages. The...

GLC03434.32

to John Winn

Reporting on crops and the low prices of slaves. George quotes a previous letter from his brother regarding the purchase of slaves, and questions whether the price had already been agreed upon. Although they want to keep the slaves in the family...

GLC03434.65

[Promissory note for five thousand pounds from Augustine Williamson to William Johnson]

Augustine Williamson promissory note owing "five thousand pounds of good sound Merchantable sweet sented Tobacco and Caffe" to William Johnson. Docket states that Johnson now owes four thousand pounds to John Somoes. Signed by John Vivion, John...

GLC03434.69