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to John C. Ropes re: declining to speak in Boston

"Fair minded men on the opposite sides in War, are impressed so differently by the same events that I could not hope your society would accept my statements of occurrences...". Includes collateral note dated 3/11/n.y., manuscript on Johnston's...

GLC07403

Cleveland Leader.

incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.

GLC07642.17

Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic

Color drawing of a parade along the national mall in Washington, D.C., with the capitol building visible in the distance. "Sparks from the Camp Fire" is written at the bottom right. The date is that of the parade.

GLC08442.09

Opinion of the Attorney-General on the act entitled "An Act For The Relief of Fitz-John Porter."

Brewster examined the bill for the restoration of Fitz-John Porter to the Army. In conclusion, states: "The bill is subject to objection, upon the ground that it is to be filled by a particular individual named. If this principle were adopted...

GLC08444

Speech of Hon. Halbert S. Greenleaf of New York, in the House of Representatives, Saturday, January 19, 1884.

Representative Greenleaf discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In support of Porter, concludes "Why, then, in view of these clearly established facts, should we longer delay this simple act of justice to a most meritorious but...

GLC08445.04.01

Speech of Hon. H. W. Slocum of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday, January 18, 1884.

Representative Slocum discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. Declares, "I most earnestly implore the members of this House to try, if possible, to act on it free from political prejudice. There is no politics in it... I believe if...

GLC08445.04.02

Speech of Hon. George W. Ray, of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 1884.

Representative Ray discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In conclusion, writes "In the name of justice, for the honor of our country, and in behalf of the thousands of soldiers who appeal to us for justice to their old comrade in...

GLC08445.04.03

[Certificate of Membership for Thomas Ward]

Duo-tint lithograph attesting to membership. Undated. Cloth-backed.

GLC00778.15

to J.B. Allen

McKinley appoints Allen to the Commission appointed by Congress to indicate the position of Ohio regiments in the battle of Antietam. Allen, 19 years old in the battle, fought with the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Letter written on State of Ohio, Executive...

GLC00802

to George Norton Galloway

Grant disputes Captain Galloway's account of Upton's Brigade at "Bloody Angle" at Spotsylvania during the Civil War, which Galloway has published in June in The Century Magazine. Grant thought more should be said about the other brigades involved...

GLC00840

[Comment on his decision to publish his memoirs]

Inscription written by Sherman on the title page and an illustrated plate removed from the book "History of Julius Caesar." Explains that though the book was given to him by Ingram McMillan (see GLC00955.01, Sherman is possibly referring to Charles...

GLC00955.03

to Russel Alger

Draft copy, no place or date. Edwards, Brevet Major General U. S. Volunteers, writes to Alger as Secretary of War. He discusses a medal wrongly awarded by the War Department to a private for the capture of General Custis Lee at the Battle of Sailor's...

GLC00998

Speeches By Oliver Wendell Holmes, Junior.

Inscribed to philanthropist Charles Fairchild and signed with initials "O. W. H." With autograph explanatory notes on Civil War persons mentioned in his speeches, including W. Putnam, W.F. Cabot, James Lowell, General Charles Lowell, Paul Revere...

GLC01001

to Sarah Butler Woster

Regrets that he cannot part with his commissions and a letter signed by Abraham Lincoln stating that he and his children have agreed that they are too precious. Written on stationary of the Headquarters Army of the United States.

GLC04582

to E. F. Strickland

Mahone replies to correspondence from Reverend Strickland in Des Moines, Iowa. Notes that he has not forgotten Strickland's former request. Writes, "I would hope the God given Spirit of Liberty may never tire- not before, its blessings are freely...

GLC04733

to C. E. Blair

Former President Hayes thanks Professor Blair for sending an article discussing the Civil War battle at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Corrects misinformation contained within the article, stating "The firing on Sumter in Charleston Harbor began Friday...

GLC00162.04

Collection of Porter letters [Decimalized .01-.14]

Most of the letters in this collection are to Captain (sometimes Colonel) Julius Walker Adams, a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams. Porter discusses the reevaluation of his conduct at Second Manassas by a special commission in...

GLC00214.02

to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the...

GLC00214.02.01

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses a delay in the meeting of the board. Mentions the arguments of John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels during hearings. Writes "I know nothing of the Board. My relations with it have been entirely of a formal character & I...

GLC00214.02.02

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks that...

GLC00214.02.04

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses President Rutherford B. Hayes actions concerning his case. Remarks "I had not heard of any efforts to prevent the President acting on my matter... nor do I believe that any such efforts would have any influence even if made." Wonders...

GLC00214.02.05

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Sends money for a subscription to Adams's paper "The Engineering News." Mentions Major Gardiner has been asked to officially submit the report on his case. Writes, "You asked Pope to deliver the address to Cadets -- [Jon] & Sherman?" Written on...

GLC00214.02.06

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Mentions the Slater letters, noting that Slater is an excellent Republican who served in the 13th New York Volunteers, and was badly wounded in the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses "a terrible blow to the country" at length, referring to the July...

GLC00214.02.08

to Charles Guy Warden

General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, instructs Warden to wish his father, author Robert Bruce Warden, luck in a literary undertaking. Indicates that R. Warden's project involves Salmon P. Chase, who had served as Secretary of the...

GLC00214.02.11

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

In this letter, Porter discusses his case. Notes that Adams's friend, Thomas Church Haskell Smith, testified against him. Relates that Major Gardiner requested documents from the War Department regarding Generals George McClellan, William Buel...

GLC00214.02.14