12 December 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Creator's signature is illegible. Written from Little Rock Barracks. Asks if Hunt can look over his manuscript on organization and administration. Mentions Mr. Dudley. Discusses a proposal regarding the United States Senate (possibly related to a bill Hunt wished to introduce pertaining to his military rank at retirement). Mentions Senators James Falconer Wilson and Allison (possibly William Boyd Allison).

GLC02382.210

14 August 1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Creator's signature is illegible. Encloses an article (not included) from the Republican, possibly a newspaper, which contains "slurs on our artillery." Notes that he is indexing a manuscript for publication. Mentions the 1 July 1862 Battle of Malvern Hill.

GLC02382.211

8 August 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Signed "Gib." Discusses the recent funeral of a General (possibly Harvey Brown, for whom Hunt had written a memorial). Writes "These old veterans who have been spent all & heartily for the country do make material for high eulogy, apart from personal peculiarities or mode of action; - but lucky is he for whom there is a voice to pronounce it, and in the General's case so well & justly." Laments the recent death of General Joseph Abel Haskin. A pencil note indicates that this letter does not appear to be written by John Gibbon.

GLC02382.212

12 August 1876

Earle, William, 1833-1885

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses his service in the British military. Mentions meeting General Afton. Relates that he was recently stationed in India. Signed across text on page one. This letter is incomplete.

GLC02382.213

26 July 1878

Earle, William, 1833-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly by Major General William Earle. Notes that he recently missed a visit from a Mr. [Washmore?]. Will be staying in France for three months on holiday. Notes that despite reporting in London newspapers, many Englishmen are not satisfied with the politics of Lord Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, British Prime Minister in 1868 and 1874-1880). Admits that he disagrees with some of Beaconsfield's measures, but praises the present peace. Notes that he recently assumed command of a battalion of grenadiers, and expects promotion to Major General.

GLC02382.214

8 December 1879

Richards, W. V., fl. 1879-1880

Printed document signed

Title: [General orders no. 29 announcing the death of First Lieutenant Fredrik Rosencrantz]

Praises Rosencrantz, who served as an aide-de-camp to one of the commanders of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Notes that Rosencrantz's brevets obtained during the Civil War were not confirmed by Senate due to an act of Congress. Richards signs as First Lieutenant, 16th Infantry, Adjutant.

GLC02382.216

February 21, 1880

Richards, W. V., fl. 1879-1880

Printed document signed

Title: [Circular no. 1 regarding the death of Fredrik Rosencrantz]

GLC02382.217 consists of four copies of one document, each signed by Richards. The circular contains a letter submitted by Colonel E. von Promgren, of the Royal Swedish Horse Guards, praising Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz possibly formerly served with the Guards). Richards signs as First Lieutenant, 16th Infantry, Adjutant.

GLC02382.217

8 August 1870

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Bethune Craig Hunt

Hunt discusses the events following the so-called Kirk-Holden war of 1870. Mentions "scrape Stephen Douglas has put himself into." Cites possibility of being called to enforce a district court action against North Carolina governor William Woods Holden. "If permitted to do so I think Gov. H. will surrender on the first demand I make and that it will probably settle the case by turning the whole business over to the Civil Court. So far I have had no trouble, am on very good terms with both parties and the so called 'KuKlux' are as glad that I have troops here as are the [Government?] party."…

GLC02382.218

10 June 1875

Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) and discusses financial matters with his nephew. The top of the page appears to be missing.

GLC02382.219

30 November 1875

Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) from the Metropolitan National Bank in New York City for three hundred dollars. Relates his sympathy that Henry J. Hunt, his nephew, did not obtain a military post at Baltimore, Maryland. Notes, "it may be well that you get so good a post as Charleston... " Written on Merchants National Bank stationery.

GLC02382.220

5 August 1876

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to D. Thompson and Son

Discusses financial matters such as a life insurance policy and mortgage with D. Thompson and Son, possibly a law firm.

GLC02382.221

23 November 1875-6 March 1876

Document

Title: [General Henry Jackson Hunt's account information]

Pertains to Hunt's account at a National Bank. Bank's name is illegible.

GLC02382.222

29 March 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Rutherford B. Hayes

Colonel Scammon writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment in Raleigh. States, "Dispatch recd Good. for Dr. Bacon." Year inferred from military rank.

GLC02414.033

29 March 1867

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Suggests nominating General John White Geary, Union Civil War hero and Governor of Pennsylvania, for President. Cameron states he does not wish to run for President himself, but seems to desire some influence over the man who is in office. Also expects the Senate to be recalled soon by President Andrew Johnson.

GLC05891.15

23 March 1865

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 26 (March 23, 1865)]

A poem, an article, a story, and a question and answer series examine the tradition of Lent. Articles examine ineffectual preaching, the plea for immediate help from God, prophesied times, and vandalism.

GLC05959.32.06

6 April 1865

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 28 (April 6, 1865)]

Selections discuss the eucharist, Passion week and Good Friday, and Lent. Editorials examine worldly prosperity and ineffectual hearing. Criticism of reports on the division of religion according to the Mason Dixon line. Comments on William Sherman's lack of religious beliefs. Letters detail the pillaging of different parsonages.

GLC05959.32.07

17 July 1861

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 12. no. 47 (July 17, 1861)]

Lincoln's Message.

GLC05959.33.01

4 August 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 13. no. 50 (August 4, 1862)]

Lincoln Issues His Proclamation, Seizing Property for Use in War, Ex-President Van Buren Dies, A Victory in Western Virginia, Letter from the Commander-in-Chief, Official War Bulletin from Edwin N. Stanton, Sec. of War, The Complete Decimation of McClellan's Army, General Jos. E. Johnston Recovering from his Wounds.

GLC05959.33.02

11 August 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 13. no. 51 (August 11, 1862)]

Enemy Advancing on the Sequatchie Valley, Letter from Jefferson Davis Concerning the General Exchange of Prisoners.

GLC05959.33.03

1 September 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 14. no. 2 (September 1, 1862)]

Vicksburg Threatened, Morgan's Second Expedition.

GLC05959.33.04

6 October 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 14. no. 7 (October 6, 1862)]

The Fight at Sharpsburg.

GLC05959.33.05

17 November 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 14. no. 13 (November 17, 1862)]

Killing no Murder, Intervention, Battle Expected at Gordonsville.

GLC05959.33.06

15 December 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 14. no. 17 (December 15, 1862)]

Large Yankee Fleet on Rappahannock, The Missouri Massacre.

GLC05959.33.07

20 May 1861

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2294 (May 20, 1861)]

Delegates to the Secession Convention, A Governor in a Fix.

GLC05959.34.01

14 April 1862

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2341 (April 14, 1862)]

Great Battle at Corinth, Mississippi, From Richmond - Fighting in the Peninsula, Dispatch from General Beauregard - Battle of Shiloh, Mutiny Among Federal Troops at Nashville, Victory in New Mexico - Battle at Valverde Confirmed, The Surrender of Fort Craig, Reported Battle Between General Johnston - Magruder, Hill - Great Victory in Tennessee , Dispatches from General Beauregard, Dispatches from Corinth, Bombardment of Fort Pulaski, The Enemy Reinforced by 7,000 men, Evacuation of Island Ten From Atlanta, Loss at Corinth, 5,000 Killed or Wounded, Surrender of Fort Pulaski, Capt. John Morgan'…

GLC05959.34.02