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Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper. [Vol. 11, no. 275 (March 2, 1861)] [uncut]

Abraham Lincoln

GLC07597

Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper. [Vol. 10, no. 271 (February 2, 1861)]

GLC07598

to William E. Jones re: Jackson leaves to join Lee at Fredericksburg

Mentions leaving the Valley to "Grumble Jones".

GLC07507

Permit for the safe and free passage of Johnston Livingston

Secretary of State William B. Seward orders the safe and free passage of Johnston Livingston. The document also gives a physical description of Johnston.

GLC03107.04163

to C. Livingston re: interest in preserving the Livingston's papers

GLC03107.04165

to [Johnston] Livingston re: inquiry regarding Rev. John Livingston

Armstrong inquires about the history of Reverand John Livingston, who was expelled from Great Britain in 1603, and then moved to Holland. His son was Robert Livingston (1654-1728), who moved to New York in the 17th century. Armstrong notes that he...

GLC03107.04166

to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston pedigree

GLC03107.04168

Blank income tax form for Johnston Livingston

GLC03107.04169

to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he...

GLC03107.04170

To: John L. Martin.

Democratic nomination and political beliefs.

GLC07919

To: Joseph C. Audenreid.

Discusses moving back to Washington after establishing his role in government.
On "Headquarters Army of United States" stationary.

GLC07925

To: Barton Bates.

Lincoln's mismanagement of war and weak leadership.

GLC07939

Order.

Punishment of deserter William J. Chandler of Penn. Vols. on Executive Mansion stationary.

GLC07942

To: Abraham Lincoln.

Kentucky Governor Powell requested allowance of Confederate POW's to take the oath of Dec. 8th, including prisoners at Camp Chase, Johnson's Island, Camp Douglas, etc.

With note and signature from Lincoln: "Excepting commissioned officers... let the...

GLC07943

Charges against a private for striking a superior officer.

GLC07909

Diary of Captain Samuel J. Chaffee, Co. D, 49th Mass. Volunteers.

Seige of Port Hudson, battle descriptions, black soldiers, sketches, etc.

GLC07921

Journal of caseworker and surgeon's assistant with Sanitary Commission

Detailing medical care of Civil War patients. Notebook is housed with diary key.

GLC07923

To: Anson Burlingame.

Authorizing Anson Burlingame to negotiate with Chinese to modify treaty article.

GLC07924

"We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism..."

Quotation in full: "We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism to forget the merits of this fearful conflict and to remember with equal admiration those who struck at the nation's life and those who struck to save it--those who fought for...

GLC07926.01

To: George W. Hughes.

Hoping that "Maryland again will make us confreres" by joining the Confederacy.

GLC07935

To: Unknown recipient.

Her health, President Grant.

GLC07944

General orders no. 252

GLC07888

to W.T. Woffard

Reporting on the armistice. In part: "I have the honor to inform you that an Armistice has been agreed upon by Gen[era]ls. Sherman & Johnsgon & that all military operations have ceased....In my opinion they will not be resumed at all..."...

GLC07894

Authority to affix the seal to proclamation declaring the end of war in Texas.

Ending of the Civil War.

GLC07950.01

Instructing William Seward to affix the seal to a proclamation

Correcting a previous proclamation of 20 August 1866.

GLC07950.02