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to Texas House of Representatives re: complete summary of events in Archives War

Clerical copy, with docket "private property" on p. 4.

GLC02145.14

Resolution re: shortage of military supplies

Signed by Thomson as Secretary of Congress. The resolution is a response to a report of the Commissary General Col. E. Blaine. Was written in Congress.

GLC02121

Proclamation of Peace [Printed by John Hayes]

Tall, narrow broadside dated from Baltimore, April 12. "1783" has been added in roughly contemporary ink. A docket on verso has been obscured by age and modern restoration (possibly including bleaching). Apparently, the only recorded copy of the...

GLC02122

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Signed as Lieutenant General.

GLC02136.01

[Carte de visite of Philip Henry Sheridan]

Bust portrait of Union General Philip Sheridan. Signed on image.

GLC02136.03

[Carte de visite of Quincy Adams Gillmore]

Signed on mount, 3/4 standing by Anthony from Brady.

GLC02136.05

[Carte de visite of George Gordon Mead]

Meade, the hero of Gettysburg. Signed on image, bust by Brady

GLC02136.06

[Carte de visite of Robert Anderson]

GLC02136.07

[Benjamin Franklin Butler]

Carte de visite signed on mount. Butler photographed in civilian clothing, 3/4 seated profile.

GLC02136.09

Carte de visite of Henry Wager Halleck]

Signed on mount. 3/4 standing by Brady.

GLC02136.10

Major General John Sedgwick

Signed carte de visite of Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick

GLC02136.13

[Cabinet photograph of Horace Porter]

With short biographical description on verso. Inscription on verso reads: "Brevet General Horace Porter, of Pennsylvania. Medal of Honor - Chickamauga."

GLC02136.17

[Cabinet photograph of William W. Averell]

Signed on mount, 3/4 seated in civilian clothing. With short biographical description on verso. Inscription on verso reads: "Maj. Gen. W.W. Averill. He led the advance on Manassass of Gen. McClellan. Took part in the famous Stoneman's Raid toward...

GLC02136.18

[Carte de visite of Alfred P Rockwell]

Inscribed to Capt. Tidball.

GLC02136.21

[Cabinet photograph of Henry Harison Bingham]

With short biographical description on verso. Inscription on verso reads: Congressional Medal of Honor, Battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Brigidier General H.H. Bingham, Postmaster, Philadelphia, Pa. March 1867-December 1872. Resigned when he...

GLC02136.22

[Cabinet photograph of Henry Heth]

Henry Heth, wearing Confederate uniform. Clean and bright.

GLC02136.23

[Carte de visite of Thomas E.G. Ransom]

Signed on mount. 3/4 length, sitting.

GLC02136.25

[Carte de visite of Capt. James Wilson]

Signed, profile bust. Noted on verso, in another hand: "Peoria, Ill." Note: this is not General James Wilson, but a Captain of the same name.

GLC02136.26

[Carte de visite of Alfred Sully]

Signed on image and verso as Brig. Gen., bust

GLC02136.27

[Carte de visite of Lorenzo Thomas]

GLC02136.28

to Thomas W. Ward re: early stages of the Mier expedition

Damaged, missing part of p. 1/2. Written as commander of artillery. Written at San Antonio De Brexar.

GLC02145.01

True copy of the "Whip Handle despatch" re: impending Mexican invasion

Secretrial copy of two letters, one on p. 1 by W. P. Miller, and the second on p. 2-3 by Henry Teal with the endorsement (copy) of H.W. Karney. The entire document written originally to Thomas Rusk, by John D. McLeod with this particularly addressed...

GLC02145.06

to Houston re: resignation as guardian of Texas archive due to marauding Indians

Clerical copy. Ward feared his inability to protect the archives from marauding Indians.

GLC02145.07

Commission of Thomas Ward, Major in army of the Republic of Texas

Signed as President of the Republic of Texas and countersigned by S. F. Sawyer, acting Secretary of War.

GLC02145.08

to Col. Thomas Ward re: details of the late invasion by the Mexicans

Free franked.

GLC02145.09

General Order no. 11 ordering Ward to take command of Texan troops & provisions

General order no. 11. Clerical manuscript, ordering Ward to go to Casses Point and report to Gen. Rusk.

GLC02145.10

to Thomas W. Ward re: rumors of Gen. Rusk's resignation

Advises Ward that if Rusk has resigned, the command should be transferred to Green.

GLC02145.11

Declaring martial law in Austin because of archives war

As Secretary of War, declares martial law because of "archives war" and places Thomas Ward in command of stores. Probably clerical.

GLC02145.12

to Henry Jones re: commanding him not to interfere with archives removal

Houston Commands Jones that interference with removal of the archives from Houston would be treasonable. Clerical copy with docket of Joseph Daniels on p. 2 certifying delivery of original.

GLC02145.13

to Thomas Ward re: possible war with Spain

GLC02145.52

to Richard Graham

Notes that apparent strife between Indians and whites in Arkansas has dissipated. Reports a conversation with Secretary of War John C. Calhoun on the topic of establishing Indian agents, in which Calhoun asserted that he would not make any...

GLC02146.04

to Henry Knox re: sending Knox to stop NJ from forming its own Army

Sending Knox in an attempt to keep New Jersey from forming a separate army.

GLC02147

to Th. Ward re: informing Ward that there are enough wagons to remove archives

With certification of delivery on p. 2 by Joseph Daniels. Mistakenly addressed to [Thomas] "Wm. Ward"

GLC02145.16

to Thomas Ward re: unsettled conditions in Galveston at beginning of Civil War

Written as a business associate, to say that he cannot pay duties and remove goods to a place of safety.

GLC02145.18

to Thomas Ward re: the first Union attack on Galveston

Enclosing a duplicate of his letter of Aug. 10 (not included).

GLC02145.19

to Thomas Ward re: reports removal of Nichol's office from Galveston to Houston

Nichol's office had removed from Galveston because of the threat of Union invasion.

GLC02145.20

to Thomas Ward re: reports that Galveston is in Yankee hands

Written on stationery of E. B. Nichols & Co.

GLC02145.21

to Thomas Ward re: notice of Union order to surrender Galveston to avoid bombing

Written on stationery of E. B. Nichols & Co.

GLC02145.22

to Thomas Ward re: orders to prepare for action in face of enemy approach

GLC02145.25

to Thomas Ward re: invitation to re-interment of remains of Benjamin R. Milan

Milan had fallen at San Antonio

GLC02145.29

2 letters appealing to Thomas Ward for reconciliation before execution

Milroy was to be shot by court martial and sought to reconcile himself to Ward. Both letters (each 2 p. + addr.) were written on the same day, in pencil.

GLC02145.34

to Thomas Ward re: orders Ward and his command to headquarters

GLC02145.38

to Thomas Ward re: ordering Ward to New Orleans for recruiting volunteers

GLC02145.41

to Thomas Ward re: authorizing Ward to use government stores

Damaged. Written as Acting Quarter Master General.

GLC02145.43

to Thomas Ward re: purchase of muskets for the Texas army

Written by Williams for the firm of McKinney & Williams. Enclosing land certificates (not included).

GLC02145.45

to Thomas Ward re: recruiting soldiers

GLC02145.46

to Thomas Ward re: escape of prisoners from his command

Damaged at top, affecting place of writing and date.

GLC02145.57

to Thomas Ward re: problems in expedition, losses of men

GLC02145.59

Orders for a court martial board, to include Ward [damaged]

Damaged at top, affecting date and place of writing.

GLC02145.60

to Thomas W. Ward re: asking for buttons for soldier's uniforms

Written as Brigadier General in the Texas Army, to Ward at New Orleans. With address on recto.

GLC02145.71