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to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Expresses confidence in Grant, then complains that Congress insults the poor man with low pay.

GLC03523.15.11

to Maria Brown

Finds no excitement in the upcoming election, though they may send soldiers home to vote. Hopes to see her before long.

GLC03523.15.19

Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War

Lists expenses during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1780 less a payment received from Congress in 1785. The total debt is $13,349,102. Accompanied by "Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia" (see GLC07114.02).

GLC07114.01

Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia

Accompanied "Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War" (see GLC07114.01). Details the eleven items listed on the account, which recorded a debt of $13,349...

GLC07114.02

Schooner Amistad.

Includes a letter from James Buchanan, Secretary of State, to Charles J. Ingersoll, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. Contains correspondence between A. Calderon de la Barca, envoy extraordinary and...

GLC00267.067.02

Resolutions of the general assembly of Alabama, in relation to the obligations of the States to surrender fugitive slaves from justice.

26th Congress, 2d session, Senate document no. 127. Printed by Blair & Rivers. Concerns the stealing and carrying away of a slave named Atticus by Daniel Philbrook and Edward Kilbron from Georgia to Maine. Maine refused to surrender Philbrook and...

GLC00267.136.01

Resolutions of the Legislature of Iowa, in reference to the Compromise measures passed by the Congress of the United States.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives miscellaneous document no. 20. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.02

Resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut, on the subject of the Compromise measures of the 31st Congress.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives miscellaneous document no. 65. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.03

[Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on Piracy around Cuba and Puerto Rico from the 18th Congress]

Printed report "Of the Committee on Foreign Affairs to which was referred so much of the President's message, as relates to Piracies committed on the Commerce of the United States, in the neighborhood of the Islands of Cuba and Porto Rico." Says the...

GLC04604.01

Spanish schooner L'Amistad (to be annexed to Doc. 185).

To be annexed to GLC05795.01. Contains correspondence between Pedro Alcantara de Argaiz, Spanish minister at Washington, D.C., and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. Contains Spanish and English versions. In a letter to Forsyth, Argaiz writes...

GLC05795.02

to Mary Ann Brown

The letter discusses the defeat of a pro-slavery judge. Recounts story of "one of the most deeply exciting times...since our arival in the territory. A United States Judge came here & attempted to hold a Court, & to enforce the enactment of the Bogus...

GLC00929.01

to Stockton Bates

A portion of their army has been moved to other points, thus weakening their army. He disagrees with this strategy, for the "rebels are as busy as bees strengthening their position." A meeting to express political opinion and support for Governor...

GLC03523.23.24

to Stockton Bates

Reminisces upon reading about commencement at his old school. The administration is trying a new plan to enlist old troops, promising 60-days furlough and $500 bounty to enlist for five additional years. Believes the offer will be popular. Written...

GLC03523.23.31

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Relates that he is leaving Washington to travel to St. Louis, Missouri. Notes that Senator Ambrose Burnside (a Civil War General) is doing well but may need looking after. Mentions Representative Walsh (possibly William Walsh, a Representative from...

GLC02382.096

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Declares of courts and commissions organized by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War 1862-1868, "Couldn't he organize courts & commissions to convict! They would have hung their own innocent mothers." Discussing Senator Charles Sumner, writes "Isn't...

GLC02382.085

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Requests information from Hunt regarding Robert E. Lee's heroic crossing of the pedregal (a lava field) during the Mexican American war. This inquiry is for Emily V. Mason, who is writing a pictorial school book on the life of Lee. Mentions...

GLC02382.086

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions Emily Virginia Mason's biography of Robert E. Lee, for which Hunt supplied information. Discusses a compromise of Hunt's integrity, apparently regarding fabrications published about Hunt's false involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. States...

GLC02382.089

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses an unspecified case with Hunt, and notes that Hunt is engaged in political service. Remarks "I wish you would solve that mystery of the Ku Klux. It is not all a dream. There must be some waking reality in it." Mentions General Ethan...

GLC02382.091

to Henry Jackson Hunt

By the daughter of General William Jenkins Worth. Had previously collected information regarding her father's military service, especially pertaining to the Mexican American War. Notes that she received a statement from Joseph E. Johnston....

GLC02382.101

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 19, no. 7 (July, 1861)]

Negro Mechanics, Reform Under Our New Government, Supplies Stopped - Let Us Make Our Own, The Richmond Factory. An editorial criticizes the Yankees for not seeing the value of Southern agriculture, particularly the supply and demand of food in terms...

GLC05959.11.02

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (September & October, 1862)]

Negro Phobia at the North, Enemies Buying Our Cotton, Letter by J.P. Benjamin, What a Northern Woman Thinks, Syrup in Place of Bacon for Negroes. Articles on cotton discuss its influence in America and its "want" in Europe and the dangers of Northern...

GLC05959.11.06

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 3 (March, 1864)]

Costume for Negroes, Governor Brown's Message, Pardoning Negroes. This issue contains in-depth scientific articles examining the composition of certain types of seeds, with one on the early history of cotton and its production. An editorial comments...

GLC05959.11.08

Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 24 (July 27, 1861)]

Great Battle in Va., Special Accounts From Richmond, Message of President Davis, Dispatch from President Davis - announcing victory, The Abolition of Slavery, A Word to Non-Slave Holders, Details of the Battle.

GLC05959.12.02

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 248 (July 27, 1863)]

Morgan's Movements, Lee's Army Reported Retreating, General Blunt Fights Reb. General Cooper, Johston Retreats, Bragg's Army Mostly at Chattanooga.
The front page is filled with lengthy reports from the Army of the Cumberland, the Twentieth Army...

GLC05959.14.01

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 249 (July 28, 1863)]

900 of Morgan's Men in Camp Chase Until Officers of Straight Expedition are Released.
A lengthy letter to the editor examines the relationship between the three branches of government. An article on the "Secession Ticket" exposes Union foibles...

GLC05959.14.02