February 6, 1865

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Document

Title: General Orders No. 3

Printed copy of orders appointing Robert E. Lee as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States.

GLC00041.03

1863

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Pamphlet

Title: The Conscription Act: a Series of Articles Communicated to the Journal of Commerce

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 7 in a series. Printed by William C. Bryant & Co. A.F. Warburton reported the text of Butler's speech. Major-General Butler refers to the Confederate States as "alien enemies" who are "carrying on war against us." Suggests the only way to end the war is to re-revolutionize the seceded states and have them ask to come back to the Union. Concludes by stating that citizens should stand by their government regardless of the mistakes that government has made. Speech was given at an honorary reception for Butler, hosted by…

GLC01265.01

June 14, 1858

Foster, fl. 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousin

Foster describes Class Day at Brown University and an upcoming event called Whately Burial, in which juniors carry a coffin through the streets containing one of their textbooks, Whately's Logic. Comments on last year's Whately Burial and getting caught in the rain. Mentions hot air ballooning in Providence, in which a the balloon reached heights of 1000 feet and a rabbit was dropped down in a parachute. Describes the parachuting process.

GLC01450.712.02

9 May 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders No. 5].

Notifies non-commissioned officers and privates that they may reenlist, and informs paymasters to pay them at the full bounty enacted by Congress on 3 March 1795. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.01

13 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders the selection of a group of officers and ax men to build two block houses. William Thash will continue building the other two with his men. Construction will commence the following day. Whiskey is offered as an incentive to work. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.02

26 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Order to provide soldiers with summer clothing who are entitled to it, so "that the whole of the troops will appear in the most soldierly condition on the 4th of July." Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.03

29 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Order one drum and fife added to each of the Captains' Guards. A general court martial will convene the following morning to try as many "prisoners as may be brought before" the seven member court. A Captain Lyman is indicated as President. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.04

24 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Designates composition of the daily picket guards. Order's that the Artillery's bastions and block houses must be "defended by the officers and matrosses of that Corps." The "dismounted Dragoons" must also defend the bastion where they are housed. The Quarter Guard of the 4th Sub Legion is to be enlarged, and the additional members are to defend their guard house. Dictates length of guard duty. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.05

25 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Captain Joseph Brooks was tried at a general court martial for not paying his debts, falsifying his word, and for claiming a Virginian named Robert Cunningham was of good repute. The court, presided over by David Strong, acquitted Brooks of the charges. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.06

22 October 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Reports that Lieutenant Commandant Strong will take command of the troops during the absence of the Commander in Chief. Captain Isaac Guion of the 3rd Sub Legion will resume his duty as Sub Legionary Major and Inspector. States that the quartermaster will order the horses arriving from Fort Hamilton be sent with a shipment of flour to the port on the St. [Shary?]. Orders that the sawyers and boat builders will continue their business without interruption. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.15

3 November 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders non-commissioned officers and privates of Captain Pike and Isaac Guion's companies of the 3rd Sub Legion to go under the command of Captain Pike to Fort [Nassau?]. Reports that Major Burbeck will order one sargeant and eight matrosses from the 1st Battalion of Artillery to join the detachment under the command of Lieutanant Underwood. Indicates clothing orders for these men should be made out, including clothing for the men that reengaged or enlisted on March 5. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.16

18 November 1895

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders]

Report of the General Court Martial of which Mayor Shaylor is President. Lists officers charged with various crimes, and the outcome of the trials. Isaac Lindsay, charged with desertion, was found guilty of absenting himself without leave and sentenced to 25 lashes. Jacob Bruner, charged with desertion from Captain Pierce's Company of Artillery, was found guilty and sentenced to 100 lashes, but due to mitigating circumstances, was recommended to the Commander in Chief for remission of the punishment. Peter Null of the 4th troop of Dragoon, charged with sleeping on his port, was found…

GLC04864.17

21 November 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Notifies that the Commander in Chief accepts the resignation of Doctor Daniel Bryan as Hospital Storekeeper, and appoints Doctor David Davis into the position. Reports that the corporeal punishment sentenced to Thomas Mattingly of Captain Lewis's Company on 15 September 1795 for leaving his port to sleep, will take place tomorrow. It was postponed because he was ill or pretended to be ill. The punishment will be carried out tomorrow. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.18

3 August 1851

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. C. Lee

Addressed to "Boo" (his son's nickname), then a student at West Point. Comments on the construction of Fort Carroll in Baltimore, which Lee was supervising. Discusses the charge against his son of keeping alcohol in his room, for which George received a mild sentence because of conflicting testimony. Lee doubted George's guilt and was glad that the possible blight on his son's career had been removed. He is glad to hear news of George's resumed participation in activities at West Point and offers words of encouragement. Hopes to see his son soon, and will send him some cool weather…

GLC07081.01

13 October 1868

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Reports family news, including a discussion of Mac's recent illness, possibly McLeod Hutson. Discusses agricultural output and circumstances of various family members. Mentions cholera affecting the family. Discusses the improved health of his wife, Theodora, and the difficulties of managing a large household. Comments on a legal matter he is working on, referred to as the "C.H. question." The recipient may have been his sister Hattie Hutson or his sister-in-law Mary Anna Colcock.

GLC08165.18

January 24, 1871

Colcock, Mary Anna, 1847-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Colcock

Reports family news. Mentions that Farris wants Colcock's Jersey wagon. Apologizes for not writing to his wife, Theodora. Comments on the children and a relative with typhoid fever.

GLC08165.19

01 April 1903

Coward, Asbury, 1835-1925

Document signed

Title: [South Carolina Military Academy receipt for fees from T.W. Hutson].

Payment of $75 for the academic quarter beginning 1 April 1903. Printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell.

GLC08165.25

13 November 1902

Coward, Asbury, 1835-1925

Document signed

Title: [South Carolina Military Academy receipt for fees from T.W. Hutson]

Payment of $100 for the first installment of academic fees for 1902-03 session. Next payment due 1 January 1902 in the amount of $75. Printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell.

GLC08165.26

January 3, 1903

Coward, Asbury, 1835-1925

Document signed

Title: [South Carolina Military Academy receipt for fees from T.W. Hutson]

Payment of $75 for the second installment of academic fees for 1902-03 session. Next payment due 1 April 1903. Printed by Walker, Evans & Cogswell.

GLC08165.27

29 June 1861

Colcock, Emmeline, 1841-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

States Charles J.C. Hutson has asked her to marry him and she has accepted. Says Hutson will write to him tomorrow. Asks for his consent. Discusses her mother's death and says she wishes she could be here. William F. Colcock and Emmeline L. Huguenin were the writer's parents. Emmeline L. Huguenin died in 1858. Emmeline Colcock died late in 1861 before they were married. Hutson later put this letter in an envelope with a note, "My dear Emmeline's letter to her Father upon our engagement . . ." Their engagement is also discussed in GLC08165.29, and GLC08165.30.

GLC08165.28

04 July 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Discusses the recent engagement of Hutson to his daughter, Emmeline Colcock. Says he will be very sad to see his daughter go because she has been a great help with her younger siblings since her mother died. He consents to the marriage and has confidence and trust in Hutson. He opens his house to him, and gives love to Hutson's family. Emmeline Colcock died late in 1861 before she and Hutson were married. Their engagement is also discussed in GLC08165.28 and GLC08165.30.

GLC08165.29

1861

Hutson, Richard W., 1788-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Gives his blessing to the engagement of his son Charles J. Hutson to Colcock. Their engagement is also discussed in GLC08165.28 and GLC08165.30.

GLC08165.30

09 August 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Discusses going to Richmond, Virginia to meet his company. Reports that the company is not organized yet and that it might take awhile. Mentions that Captain Haskell has not arrived yet with his men. Explains that he does not want to be mustered into Confederate service until the company is organized because if he is, Maxcy Gregg, the commander, can place him in any company. States Alick Haskell and Frank Frost are there, and Prickney Seabrook is planning on joining the company. Mentions that the men have been covering their own expenses since they cannot enter the camp yet. He longs to…

GLC08165.31

25 August 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter

Title: to Emmeline Colcock (incomplete)

Writes he has arrived safely at camp at Navy Hill. Discusses meeting a Catholic priest on his travels whom he talked with about religious doctrines. Reports that the camp is set up and the men are enjoying themselves. The daughters of Richmond have visited. Explains that there are enough men (about 80) to form a company commanded by Maxcy Gregg, so they will be mustered into Confederate service. Comments on taking the Confederate oath and the difficulties that lay ahead. Hutson was engaged to Colcock in 1861 but she died in late 1861 before they were married. He was a Corporal, 1st…

GLC08165.32

01 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emmeline Colcock

Writes that he enjoys hearing from her and that it must be hard for soldiers who do not have people to communicate with. Mentions that he went to church in the city and fell asleep. He is impatient for the Regiment to start moving. Reports that Lt. Col. Hamilton and Thomas Grimke Rhett have arrived and Maxcy Gregg is expected. He fears Gregg will move them away from the influences of the city. Explains the company is now 73 or 74 men and they expect Barnwell to arrive with 10 or 15 more. Discusses a flag Colcock and the ladies are making. Remarks that he will either die under it or…

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