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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

Certificate relative to the Texas archives

Attesting to his presence at the opening of boxes containing property of Major Bringham.

GLC02145.75

to William Clark [draft]

Discusses the transport of a horse thief named James Dunlap (aka John Ramey). Indicates that he expects the Osage Indians on their new land (Marias des Cygne, Kansas) in a few days and their corn is not yet planted; comments on the problems of food...

GLC02146.06

to William Clark [draft]

Communicates news from John Campbell, a sub-Indian agent at the James Fork of the White River in Missouri, that the party of Delaware Indians led by Chief William Anderson oppose removal to Kansas and "have overruled Catchum's band." Reports...

GLC02146.07

to John Campbell

Discusses the refusal by some Delaware Indians to relocate to Kansas and the entries from all to have Campbell removed as their Indian agent because of his irritable temper. Also discusses issues relating to Kickapoo annuities. Docketed by Graham...

GLC02146.08

to Richard Graham

Campbell, a sub-Indian agent under Graham, reports on various difficulties he is encountering while dealing with Indians in Missouri: a party of Delaware Indians led by Chief William Anderson are opposing relocation to Kansas; problems related to...

GLC02146.09

Confederate cavalryman with canteen, 1/6 plate ambrotype, ruby-glass

GLC02187

Confederate cavalryman seated with pistol, 1/9 plate ambrotype

The image is said to be that of a member of a cavalryman in Morgan's troop.

GLC02188

Proclamation: [Salem Gazette printing re: invasion of Capitol]

Salem Gazette printing dated September 7 at 3 o'clock P.M. from the Salem Gazette Office, reprinting the text from the Boston Evening Gazette.

GLC02208

Oil portrait of Confederate officer Edward K. Ward

Unsigned painting in original oval gold painted frame. Measurements given include frame.

GLC02232.35

Carte de visite album

The carte de visites have been removed from the album and stored in individual sleeves. The collection of images is of Ward family members including Dr. and Mrs. Ward, Samuel Marshall Ward, and Elmira Ward. The album seems to have belonged to...

GLC02232.36

Regulations which all Prisoners of War on Parole are bound to observe.

Signed by Clark, master of an American merchant vessel, imprisoned during the War of 1812 and countersigned by Thomas Gribble as agent for prisoners of war on parole at Ashburton, England. Outlines the rules Clark must follow and the freedoms he...

GLC02247.01

1/6 plate ambrotypes: 1 Union image, standing

Union soldier with bayonet, yellow touches and buckles

GLC02189.01

1/6 plate tintype: Union image, standing

Union Infantry with flag in background, holding bayonet

GLC02190.01

Bill for surveying and patenting land grant French & Indian War

Document signed for claim against James Ludlow with another Washington document, cosigned by William Crawford 2/25/1774, assigning the debt to Crawford.

GLC01963

to Frank Richardson

Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...

GLC02034.02

A Proclamation: Declaring the insurrection at an end in certain states

Printed on blue paper. Reconstruction related.

GLC02037

to Benjamin Rush re: re: "Has America no soul?" and America's future

Written from retirement at Quincy, bemoaning the state of America, its manipulation by European politicians and its potentially great future. Adams asks whether "America has no soul" since no one jumps to its defense. He also foresees, like many...

GLC01965

to Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith re: military matters, Gen. Burnside

GLC01966

Orders re: to take charge as Commissary of Virginia militia

Signed as Governor of Virginia, mentioning troops being sent "to Fort Pitt on their way down the Ohio" when Indians were raiding the western borders. The close and "thirty thousand pounds" are in Jefferson's hand.

GLC01967

to John Letcher re: building railroad between Strasburg & Wincester

Jackson recommends building the railroad for military purposes.

GLC01979

to Joseph Wheeler re: flag of truce for captured Union soldiers, surgeons

Clerical docket on verso.

GLC02015

to C.W. Rugg

Describes his entrance into Richmond and the cheering which the Union flag received. Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked.

GLC02034.01

to Jefferson Davis, re: the waning strength of Confederate forces

Signed as commander in chief of Confederate forces. Lee comments particularly and generally about the positions held by his generals and the weakened condition of all armies.

GLC02042

to George Newbould

General Brown forwards $300 to pay interest on a bond. Notes that his quarters are good and that supplies are coming to his town. Indicates that he is not worried by the enemy forces in the vicinity and welcomes an attack, because it would "give...

GLC02047

Orders payment to Moses Franks for troop supplies against the Cherokee Indians on the Frontiers of Virginia .

Franks was a prominent Jewish merchant.

GLC01450.507

An Act for making provisions for the subsistence of his Majesty's Forces during their march through this colony and for providingcarriages for transporting their baggage

The act provided for subsistence and transport for British forces.
It is in Clark's hand, with signatures by J. Betcher (Governor) and others. Second page is docketed on verso on the same date as creation. Both pages are bound at the top by a red...

GLC01450.524

Muster Roll of Captain Samuel Pages Company of Massachusetts Bay Regiment of Foot in the Service of the United States Commanded by Colonel Benjamin Tupper all engaged for the term of three years Taken for the month of March

Lists officers and soldiers under the command of Captain Samuel Page as a part of the 11th Massachusetts Regiment stationed at Valley Forge as of April 7, 1778. The 11th Massachusetts was a par of Patterson's Brigade. Four Sergeants, Three "Corprels"...

GLC01450.529

[Appointment of William Lacey to ensign]

Appointed ensign in the corps commanded by Charles O'Hara, lieutenant colonel commandant. Ordered by the Court of St. James and authorized by King George III. Entered with the Secretary of War Matt Lewis in the office of Thomas Gore, commissary...

GLC01450.532

[Bond signed by British officer]

Countersigned by Jonathan Cowdney and Cary Ludlow. Certifies that Prevost will pay to Anne Devisme of Paramus New Jersey, 273 pounds, 5 shilling and 6 pence. Autograph note on second page signed by Anne De Visme and dated 12 November 1792 states...

GLC01450.622.01

to Colonel Fowler

Carrington, the treasurer of the recently formed Society of Cincinnati of Virginia, certifies that two officers have paid membership dues of one month's pay. The interest from the dues went to Cincinnati and their families who were in financial...

GLC01450.627.02

to James Clinton, re: enlisting troops to attack Canada

Signed as Lieutenant Gov. of New York.

GLC01450.653

[Receipt for apprehending and holding deserters]

Also signed by Justice of the Peace Dan Humphreys and a lieutenant colonel of the commissary, possibly T.B. Dalbach (partially illegible). Lists expenses owed to Silver pertaining to the apprehension of Richard Galusha and Robert Jackson, who...

GLC01450.718.06

[Resolution authorizing the purchase of guns]

Resolution made by the House of Assembly (unnamed state) requesting that the governor purchase two hundred rifles and two artillery pieces for the state militia during the War of 1812. Appropriates funds for the purchase. The order was made by...

GLC01450.718.10

to Winfield Scott

Mande asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Letter written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War...

GLC01450.722