1821/05/26

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Hagner

Argues that he it is wrong to make him pay for his food and quarters during an previous stay in Washington. Claims costs were supposed to be covered for him during his stay. Written as territorial governor of Florida, to Hagner, third auditor of the Treasury Department.

GLC01900

30 May 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Manuscript document

Title: Special field order no. 76

Brigade-level copy of Sherman's farewell message to his troops and orders for their triumphant march, the Grand Review, through Washington, D.C. "The General Commanding announces to the Army of Tennessee, and Georgia, that the time has come for us to part. Our work is done, and armed enemies no longer defy us." Reminisces about past events and battles of the war in which the armies participated, including the famous march from Atlanta to Savannah. Ends by stating, " ... in war you have been good soldiers, so in peace you will make good citizens, and if unfortunately new war should arise…

GLC01909

December 9, 1864

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Letter signed

Title: to Lester A. Beardslee

Written by Secretary of the Navy Welles to Lieutenant Commander Beardslee of the USS "Wachusett." References Beardslee's letter of 4 December, which contained information on the effects of Commander Morris, late of the captured steamer CSS "Florida." The items were scattered about the cabin of the ship. Welles makes reference to several good will gestures Morris made before he was captured and gives permission for the items to be returned. Orders Beardslee to give the items to the paymaster of the yard. Beardslee was involved in the capture of the "Florida," under the command of Commander…

GLC01920.04

22 October 1864

McPherson, Cynthia, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Strong

Three months after the death of her son, General James B. McPherson, McPherson responds to the sympathy offered by Lieutenant Colonel Strong, who served as General McPherson's assistant inspector general. She praises Strong's eulogies, writes at length about her son's patriotism, and invites Strong to visit.

GLC01875.02

1798/05/17

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph document signed

Title: [Affadavit for sworn statement of Andrew Jackson concerning money owed Pierce Butler]

An affidavit of Jackson's sworn statement that Pierce Butler was rightly owed money by David Allison and William Blount. Jackson was acting as Butler's lawyer in the case. The money owed was part of a land speculation plan that involved all four of the men. Allison had lost a great deal of money in land speculation, and had also lost a good deal of money for Blount, leaving both men indebted to Butler. Jackson was also involved in some of these land speculation schemes himself.

GLC01876

1830/04/01

Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836

Manuscript document signed

Title: Agreement re: selling land to McDonald & authorizing families to settle there

Also signed by Hugh McDonald. The land was along the Colorado River.

GLC01877

1789/05/10

Walton, George, 1740-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Osborne re: rations contract for Indian treaty negotiation

Signed as Governor of Georgia. The Treaty was to be made with the Creeks. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC01878.01

1789/09/08

Walton, George, 1740-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs re: treaty negotiation reimbursals

Written as Governor of Georgia, informing him to consult with persons having vouchers to verify accounts. Concerns treaty negotiation with the Creeks at Rock Landing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC01878.02

1789/05/08

Osborne, Henry, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Georgia State Council re: money for supplies during treaty negotiation

Signed with his initials. A first draft of a letter showing extensive revisions.

GLC01878.03

1 July 1864

Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G.G. Grattan

General Colquitt writes from near Petersburg, Virginia to Captain Grattan, a wounded soldier at Richmond, Virginia. Praises Grattan's qualities as a soldier, relates that others speak highly of Grattan. Expresses his wish that Grattan should not resign, and offers to recommend him to the position of assistant adjutant general on his staff. Offers Grattan sympathy, stating that the position of assistant adjutant "will require of you but little riding, exposure or active personal exertion... If you should find after awhile that you cannot go into the field in any capacity, or you be…

GLC01879.01

4 November 1864

Palfrey, Edward A., fl. 1864

Printed document signed

Title: [Special Orders No. 263: Assigning Capt. G.G. Grattan to Alfred H. Colquitt's Brigade]

Signed as assistant adjutant general. Special Orders no. 263, by command of the secretary of war and approved "through Genl R. E. Lee." Partially printed document on Special Orders form. Indicates Confederate Captain Grattan was an Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC01879.02

May 26, 1863

Moore, Samuel Preston, 1813-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Sister"

The Confederate Surgeon General agrees to show the "sister's" friend around and pledges not to mention a word to him about her "Richmond scrapes." Discusses how bored he is there and his desire to get transferred to the staff of a general. Adds a postscript about "D.W." who "continues to put on many airs." Letter written on the Surgeon General stationery. Says "Your friend Mr. B has arrived and I assure you it will afford me great pleasure to comply with your request in showing him around: as far, as my limited knowledge of this place will admit: You charge me not to mention to him (Mr B)…

GLC01880

1866

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite in civilian dress (bust), signed on image

Carte-de-visite of Mosby in civilian clothes. With manuscript name on verso, scratched out. Signed on image

GLC01881

November 16, 1863

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Grace Stevens

Mrs. Stevens's husband had been lost aboard the C.S.S. Ram. A very gracious letter.

GLC01882

July 12, 1862

Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Earl Van Dorn

Confederate General Polk writes to Confederate General Van Dorn to discuss Captain R.A. Stewart's record of service and recommend him for a promotion. Also discusses the request of some Louisiana parishes to raise artillery reinforcements for Stewart's regiment.

GLC01883

1864

Sears, Edward H., fl. 1861-1886

Autograph album

Title: [Libby prison autograph album with sketches of Union prisoners of war]

Signed by U. S. Navy Lieutenant Sears "with his mark". Hand drawn titlepage and watercolor drawings of Libby Prison and Castle Thunder. Also contains a sketch of a prisoner of war titled "Prison scene" with the quote, "Gentlemen, I wish to God I was exchanged." Signed by "F. Millward. del." Includes signatures of many Union officers confined as P.O.W.s at Castle Thunder and Libby Prison, Richmond. Among the autographs are those of Union generals Neal Dow, Eliakim Scammon and Henry Walton Wessells. Also signing are future brevet generals Robert S. Northcott, Stephen Moffitt, William G. Ely…

GLC01885

18 February 1862

Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881

Document signed

Title: [Declaration to citizens of Roanoke Island to renew allegiance to Union]

Historically significant proclamation to the citizens of Roanoke Island, typifying the moderate approach to warfare of Ambrose Burnside, his patron George B. McClellan, and Northern Democrats. Promises not to "interfere with your laws constitutionally established, your institutions of any kind whatever, your property of any sort [i.e., slavery] …," if the citizens of this district returned their loyalties to the United States. Signed by Burnside as Brigadier General Commanding the Department of North Carolina and by Goldsborough as Flag Officer Commanding the North Atlantic Blockading…

GLC01886

December 7, 1863

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eli Long

Sherman writes to Colonel Long (later General) ordering him to mount his cavalry to raid and capture a Confederate train that passed into the mountains toward Georgia. Advises him to, "Take all the horses, mules and animals that you can from citizens and make all captives of prisoners and enemies property that you can." Instructs him to cause as much confusion and alarm as possible. States that he (Sherman) will hold a force at Telico Plains at Columbus until Long returns and will try to have supplies waiting. Encourages Long by saying, "You have already done good and hard service. Do this at…

GLC01887

November 15,1864-December 21, 1864

Harris, Rodney E., fl. 1862-1865

Map signed

Title: Maps Showing the Campaign of the 20th Corps from Atlanta to Savannah with the Dates

Disbound booklet of ten chronological watercolor maps documenting the towns and cities General William T. Sherman passed through on his march to the sea, from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. At the end is a large manuscript account of the march documenting cities they passed through and what they destroyed enroute, such as "passed through Social Circle and Rutledge. Burned R.R. buildings at both places...Laid siege to Savannah...Ft McAllister captured...captured Confed steamer 'Resolute'...Flag of Truce demanding surrender of Savannah...Savannah evacuated in the night." Harris served with…

GLC01888

February 11, 1865

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hoffman

Scott writes to Hoffman expressing gratitude for Lincoln's approval of parole. Hoffman was Commissary General of Prisoners. Scott also thanks him and asks that a letter be forwarded to his nephew. The younger Scott came from Bellfield, VA.

GLC01889.02

February 13, 1865

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hoffman

Scott writes to Hoffman requesting safe passage for Scott's nephew.

GLC01889.03

February 16, 1865

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hoffman

Scott writes to Hoffman thanking him for his help. Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."

GLC01889.04

December 10, 1777

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Johnson

Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he has ordered galleys to the meet the enemies' ships. Requests that Johnson send vessels to assist in defending the Potomac.

GLC01890

1780/07/24

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay

Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.

GLC01891

December 22, 1843

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne

Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, "...Tennessee cannot long continue to occupy her present false and unnatural political position." Expresses his hopes for the 1844 presidential election, "The Democracy of the state were never more confident of success, and are preparing for the great contest of 1844."

GLC01892