1862/03/14

Wool, John E., 1784-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: a reconnaissance

GLC02465.34

1892/04/12

Doubleday, Abner, 1819-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown re: Grant, Mexican War

Doubleday writes a brief tribute to General Grant on the "Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter." Writes "...General Grant and myself were comrades during the Mexican War. Even at that early day he was distinguished for his soldierly qualities and was selected for a staff appointment to show the appreciation in which he was held by his superiors..." Originally accompanied GLC 2465.08

GLC02465.35

1834-1900

Header Record

Title: Civil War naval officers: 17 letters & docs [decimalized .01-.17]

[decimalized 02466.01-02466.17]

GLC02466

8 May 1862

Bailey, Theodorus, 1805-1877

Telegram

Title: to Montgomery Blair

Written by Captain Bailey to Postmaster General Montgomery Blair. Says he is the bearer of despatches from New Orleans, "which with its defences are ours." Says Lee (Samuel Phillips Lee), his relative serving on the "Oneida," is safe and well. Reports Lee came to his relief in "the nick of time" during the battle. Says he had more rebel steamers engaging him than he could deal with alone. Says "the enemy were so thick that it was like duck shooting, what missed one rebel, hit another. With their Aid we cleared the Kitchen." Marked at top "Telegraph Message." Written on blue paper. Bailey…

GLC02466.01

1860/11/27

Davis, Charles H., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: books

GLC02466.02

February 27, 1863

Dupont, Samuel F., 1803-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Bates

Written by Rear Admiral DuPont to U.S. Attorney General Bates. Says he perceives by a return made by the Navy Department to the House of Representatives on prizes that many cases have been appealed to the Supreme Court. Says many officers and himself have a financial interest in the proceedings and that he will ask his friend the Maryland U.S. Representative Henry Winter Davis to be his counsel before that court, if the goverment is not employing him. Du Pont was given direct orders from the Navy Department to launch an attack on Charleston, South Carolina, the main area in which the…

GLC02466.03

14 September 1864

Engle, Frederick, 1799-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David G. Farragut

Written by Captain Engle as the governor of the naval asylum in Philadelphia to Admiral Farragut as commander of the blockading squadron off Mobile, Alabama. Congratulating Farragut for his victory at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Says "The world on which I am lodged as a speck of sand is astonished at your great Success." Claims that no one rejoices as much as him on Farragut's victory. Says the bearer of this letter, James G. Stacey, is the son of a former schoolmate, Seamis B. Stacey, who died. Asks Farragut to help James in any way possible. Includes envelope (7.7 x 13.9 cm.) addressed to…

GLC02466.04

1862/11/16

Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: dinner invitation

GLC02466.05

26 June 1862

Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. McClellan

Written on stationery of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Major General McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Letter most likely making reference to the Peninsula Campaign. Says everything will be done further his reasonable requests. Took it for granted that McClellan had not seen General Stewart Van Vliet's (the quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac until 10 July 1862) telegram to him. Says to give any unexpected assistance that he must be consulted beforehand, as he keeps all his…

GLC02466.06

15 November 1841

Hollins, George N., 1799-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abel P. Upshur

Recommends W. Palmer to Secretary of the Navy A.P. Upshur. States W. Palmer is "a son of one of [Baltimore's] most respectable families" and that he would be pleased if Palmer were placed under his command.

GLC02466.07

8 November 1900

Mahan, Alfred Thayer, 1840-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written on stationary of "160 West Eighty Sixth Street." Written by Mahan, who had resigned his naval commission in 1895 and who was a well-known author on naval theory and strategy in 1900. Appears to be written to a magazine or newspaper editor soliciting a piece from Mahan.

GLC02466.08

3 March 1864

Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to White, Esqr.]

Maury, serving as a Confederate naval agent in Britain, asks the recipient (possibly Mr. "White") in London to forward the enclosed (not included) to Dr. Miller "of the [illegible] Committee." Matthew Fontaine Maury was a naval officer known as the "Pathfinder of the Seas." Maury had served as head of the U.S. Naval Observatory and was noted for his pioneering scientific work. A native of Virginia, Maury resigned his commission as commander in the U.S. Navy at the outbreak of the Civil War and joined the Confederate Navy, where he researched torpedo warfare. Maury was then sent to England to…

GLC02466.09

1844/08/22

Parker, Foxall A., fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: applying for mastership of Brig

GLC02466.10

14 February 1873

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anthony

Written on the same sheet as an autograph telegram signed to commander J.P. Robertson

GLC02466.11

7 November 1864

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Letter signed

Title: to J. P. Robertson

Written on stationery of the "North Atlantic Squadron, U.S. Flag-Ship 'Malvern.'" Signed by Rear Admiral Porter to Lieutenant Commander Robertson as commander fo the USS "Monticello" at New London, Connecticut. Tells him to "follow of course." Tells him an officer "should never wait for instructions under such circumstances." Marked at top "Telegraph!"

GLC02466.12

3 May 1863

Rodgers, John, 1812-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George B. McClellan

Written aboard the USS "Galena" by Commander Rodgers to Major General McClellan. Says he thinks the flag officer has written to McClellan. The flag officer does not like to answer official questions sent to an officer under his command. Reports that he cannot go out of signal distance from his vessel except under orders. Says he cannot make arrangements to leave, having no power on the premises. Says he must obey the orders of the flag officer. This John Rodgers is the son of War of 1812 naval officer John Rodgers (1772-1838). This letter is clearly dated 1863, but only makes sense if…

GLC02466.13

1834/11/12

Stringham, Silas Horton, 1797-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: recommendation for a dismissed officer

GLC02466.14

1845/08/25

Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: acceptance in literary society

GLC02466.15

9 June 1864

Winslow, John Ancrum, 1811-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Captain Winslow as the commander of the "Kearsarge." References previous two notes from recipient. Says prior leaving for Flushing, Holland he sent an officer to Paris to communicate with Mr. Dayton who was trying to discover the meaning of CSS "Rappahannock's" preparation for sea. Says Dayton was informed that the commission of lawyers had not debated the subject. Claims if they decided to release the ship, Dayton would over rule it. Says the Minister of Foreign Affairs has told him there is no change in the ship's status. Doubts that the "Rappahannock" will get out of port as a…

GLC02466.16

2 December 1863

Worden, John Lorimen, 1818-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Written by Captain Worden to President Lincoln. Says the Reverend Alfred C. Roe wishes to make himself useful to the suppression of the rebellion and that he seeks an appointment as a chaplain in the army. Claims to have known Roe for some time and that he is qualified for the position. Would feel gratified if Roe gets appointment. Worden commanded the USS "Monitor" against the Confederate vessel "Virginia" (originally named "Merrimack") in first battle of ironclad ships in 1862.

GLC02466.17

1836-1896

Header Record

Title: Collection of 30 letters and documents by political & civic leaders[decimalized]

GLC02467

20 November 1860

Andrew, John A. (John Albion), 1818-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robinson

To D. or Dr Robinson. Mentions an article by Huntington, and discusses the Personal Liberty Act. Notes that a person whose name is illegible "made a fool of himself on the subject of the Personal LIberty Act. Others are doing the same thing. They are blind leading others scarcely less blind that they are."

GLC02467.01

6 May 1873

Atchison, David Rice, 1807-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. H. Storm

Atchison, former Senator from Missouri (1843-1855) informs Mr. Storm that he served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate "at various times during the years between 1845 & 1855." Refers Storm to the Senate Journals for further particulars.

GLC02467.02

12 March 1839

Bell, John, 1797-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gales and Seaton

Requests copies from Gales and Seaton, government printers, of some documents of the last session of the House. Informs that he is anxious to see the report of the Secretary of War [Joel Roberts Poinsett] "in answer to a call for information from the House relative to the proper mode in the execution of the treaties with the Choctaw and Chickosa [Chickasaw] Indians." Mentions a Mr. Allen who is suffering from a disease.

GLC02467.03

14 April 1864

Blair, Austin, 1818-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Blair, Governor of Michigan, recommends William Hemingway from Michigan for the position of judge in the Montana Territory. Notes that Hemingway is a member of the Michigan State Legislature. Written on State of Michigan stationery.

GLC02467.05