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to John Letcher

Colonel Pryor writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Recommends Colonel George C. Cabell (possibly George Craighead Cabell), for the position of paymaster for the Virginia forces. Of Cabell, Pryor writes, "He is a gentleman of the highest...

GLC02461.29

to Robert S. Foster

Forwarding to Foster a copy of a letter he has sent to the Navy Department, so that Foster can peruse it. Written on board the U.S.S. Philadelphia.

GLC02462.04

to Henry W. Halleck

Informs Halleck that the army will allow the starving Indians, the Winnebago and Sioux, to leave their lands, rather than die. He has given the order that the Indians will not be obstructed if they attempt to leave their lands. Though he is upset...

GLC02463.17

to Daniel Wheelwright Gooch

General Butler writes to Gooch, United States Representative from Massachusetts (1857-1866 and 1873-1874). Encloses a testimony he gave before a committee on the conduct of war (enclosure not included). Thought he had previously returned the...

GLC02464.01

to Edwin D. Morgan

General Porter writes to Morgan, the governor of New York. Transmits an order (not present) appointing persons "to the vacancies occassioned by resignation and losses in action- in the 25th Regt New York Vols- subject to confirmation by your...

GLC02464.13

to Mr. Huntington

Bragg, a United States Senator from North Carolina, encloses a recommendation for and letter from [Lawrence?]. Offers further assistance, if it is needed. Writes from the Senate Chamber.

GLC02469.02

to James Buchanan

Lane writes, "I respectfully withdraw my recommendation of Mr. Muller for a Pursership in the Navy, and ask the appointment of Mr. Lewis D. Watkins as a personal favor for which I would be extremely grateful."

GLC02469.10

to James R. Branche

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, responds to a communication from [Branche?], Corresponding Secretary of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Thanks Branche and the society for his...

GLC02469.25

to A. Nicholl

Also signed by Francis Rous and Cornelius Holland, among others. Warrant for the wages of the armorers of the Tower of London. Vane was Royal Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636.

GLC02468.23

Civil War statesmen: 33 letters & docs [decimalized]

GLC02469

to Henry A. Wise

Written on letterhead of the War Department of the Confederate States by Acting Secretary of War Judah Benjamin to Brigadier General Wise. States that the bearer of this letter, William A. Pratt, wants to import "some cargoes of iron" from abroad...

GLC02469.01

to unknown

Cobb discusses organizing a regiment and procuring arms. Reports that he will return to Georgia (Athens) the following morning, to put his regiment in the field. Marked private. Says "I have [offered?] a regiment & it has been accepted- I have more...

GLC02469.04

to Benson John Lossing

Informs Lossing, "I answer to your inquiries in relation to the Seal of the Confederate States, I will state- that the seal was executed in England, in duplicate. One of them was sent over, and was received in Richmond in the last days before the...

GLC02469.05

to F. N. Beard, Esq.

Mississippi governor Foote, writes to [Beard?] in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks Beard for the "kind and complimentary letter of August" and notes that he recently declined a visit to Lexington, for causes he previously explained. Mentions [C.S...

GLC02469.06

to Jacob Thompson

Harris, Governor of Tennessee, writes to Thompson, United States Secretary of the Interior. Recommends George Western Thompson, of Wheeling, (present-day West Virginia), for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Notes...

GLC02469.07

to John Letcher

Hunter writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Relates that John Preston, son of Colonel John M. Preston, hopes to obtain a commission in the Army of Virginia. Writes, "Virginia is the nation state of his father & he wishes to retire to it- He is...

GLC02469.08

to Nathan Land

Possibly written in Milledgeville, which served as the Georgia State Capitol 1807-1864. Johnson, Governor of Georgia, writes to Land (possibly Nathan Land, a farmer and lawyer, who had moved his family from Twiggs to Cass County in 1848). Replies...

GLC02469.09

to Zebulon Baird Vance

Letcher, Governor of Virginia (1860-1864) replies to a note from Vance, Governor of North Carolina (1862-1865). Discusses Colonel James P. Dillard, 70th Regiment, North Carolina militia. Writes, "On enquiry I can hear nothing of the criminal...

GLC02469.11

to Thomas Caute Reynolds

General Marmaduke writes to Reynolds, Missouri Governor in exile. Invites Reynolds to visit, stating "I desire to have a talk with you about Mo affairs- Should you come- do so as early as possible." Docket notes that this letter was received and...

GLC02469.13

to B. D. Boyd

Memminger, Secretary of the Confederate Treasury, responds to two previous letters from B. D. Boyd, president of the bank of Newberry, South Carolina. Seeks to clarify Boyd's request for a loan of fifteen million dollars. Inquires whether the loan...

GLC02469.15

to R. Denniston

Possibly to Robert Denniston, who served on the New York State Senate 1841-47. Letter of introduction from Governor Morgan for George D. Lamont of Lockport, a former State Senator from the Niagara, Genesee, and Orleans district of New York. Notes...

GLC02469.16

to General Harlee

Possibly to General William Wallace Harllee. Pickens, Governor of South Carolina, writes: "I told the council at our last meeting I must go home, and I notify you that I shall go, in all probability tomorrow. I feel every assurance that every thing...

GLC02469.17

to Daniel Ruggles

Reagan, postmaster general of the Confederacy, informs General Ruggles that his letter of 23 April (accompanied by a letter from Ruggles's son and a sealed letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis), have arrived. Relates that he will present...

GLC02469.19

to Abel P. Upshur

Rhett, a United States Representative from South Carolina, writes to Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. Recommends the Naval appointment of a young man from Beaufort. Writes, "I am but slightly acquainted, but from the character of the Father, I have...

GLC02469.20

to unknown

Stephens, Confederate Vice President, informs an unknown recipient that John Thomas Dawson of the 3rd Alabama Regiment was wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia (31 May -1 June 1862), and has been since unable to perform field duty. Notes...

GLC02469.26