12 July 1838

Kennedy, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: to Thomas W. Clarke.

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.14

18 July 1838

Doublehead, Bird, fl. 1838-1858

Autograph document

Title: to the commissioners of the Cherokee Agency

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.15

15 November 1838

Matthews, A., fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Argument in case of Doublehead reservation

Written at Fort Gibson Cherokee Agency

GLC07562.03.16

17 April 1842

Doublehead, Leaf, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Claim re: despoiled property

GLC07562.03.17

18 April 1842

Doublehead, Leaf, fl. 1838

Autograph document

Title: Claim re: horses, cows, and guns.

Was written while it was Cherokee Nation Territory.

GLC07562.03.18

18 May 1844

Autograph document

Title: Reservation Heirs of Double Head, Riley, and Chisholm

GLC07562.03.19

8 November 1858

Doublehead, Bird, fl. 1838-1858

Autograph document

Title: Revocation of power of attorney to George W. Churchwell

GLC07562.03.20

1783

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: Petition re: compensation for his reservation

GLC07562.03.21

18 August 1838

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph document signed

Title: [agreement]

GLC07562.03.22

1783

Riley, John, fl. 1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: Argument re: John Riley case

GLC07562.03.23

February 6, 1850

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Book

Title: [California and New Mexico]

Message from President Taylor including all reports and correspondence relating to California and New Mexico. Lacks a proper cover.

GLC08701

February 7, 1861

Bennett, James Gordon, 1795-1872

Newspaper

Title: New York herald. [No. 8917 (February 7, 1861)]

Includes a report that the United States government refuses to comply with the propositions of South Carolina for the surrender of Fort Sumter. Reports on the recent secession of Texas from the Union. Discusses the proceedings of the Washington Peace Congress, called to enact a "speedy settlement of the political differences now distracting this country." Describes the activities of President-elect Abraham Lincoln in detail as he travels through the Midwest.

GLC08726.10

February 17, 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: [Amendment for an act (Senate Bill, No. 109) authorizing the employment of free African Americans]

Increases compensation given to free African Americans for their employment. Authorizes the Secretary of War to employ 40,000 slaves instead of 20,000 for governmental service. Empowers the Secretary of War to impress 40,000 slaves if they will not willingly offer their service. States "by Mr. Henry" (possibly Gustavus Adolphus Henry, a Confederate congressman). Establishes guidelines for impressment. Includes a Rebel Archives stamp. Possibly created in Richmond, Virginia.

GLC08417

February 6, 1865

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Document

Title: [General orders no. 3: Appointing Robert E. Lee commander in chief]

Printed order by Samuel Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General appointing Lee the General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States.

GLC08436

February 6, 1863

Giraud, Pierre, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Giraud

Written by a Union sailor on the USS "Montauk" to his parents in New York City. Tells them that since his last letter he has been in two major engagements at Fort McCallester on the Big Ogeechee River where they tried to capture the CSS "Nashville." Says it was handled badly. Blames his commander, Captain Worden, who is "pleasant" but "excitable." Claims that "If we win a Fight in this ship it will be more by good luck than good management." Reports that he worked the guns on both occasions and "made some splendid shots" at the fort from 1,780 yards away. Says his captain said he is one of…

GLC08510

February 6, 1850

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Book

Title: California and New Mexico. Message from the President of the United States...

Title continues "transmitting information in answer to a resolution of the House of the 31st of December, 1849, on the subject of California and New Mexico." Documents furnished by the War department include pages 233-945. With 6 foldout maps. Misprinted pages. House Executive Doc. No. 17. 1 black and white bust engraving of Taylor included.

GLC08579

February 6, 1866

Dunphy, Richard D., 1824-1904

Letter

Title: to Gideon Welles

Letter written for Dunphy, who lost both his arms during the Battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, to Secretary of the Navy Welles. Also includes a carte de visite (10.1 x 6.2 cm.) pasted to the letter of Dunphy in his uniform with no arms. Wants to know how he can get the medal of honor that was promised to him by Vice Admiral David Farragut. Was on board the flagship USS "Hartford" and says "I was one of the sailors who were wounded in that action and I believe I stand to day the only one in the American Navy who lost both Arms in the late Rebellion." Farragut said he would send the medal by…

GLC08655

February 16, 1865

Law, Evander McIver, 1836-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel

Writes to a Colonel whose name is unspecified the day before Union General William T. Sherman's troops destroyed much of Columbia (Law was one general in charge of evacuating the city). Requests that forces under Captain D. H. Hamilton (possibly Daniel H. Hamilton), Provost Marshal, be ordered to report to him. Further requests "that the Battalion of State Cadets be also ordered to report to me for police duty in the city." Notes that the force under his command for police duty is insufficient. Law writes from Office of the Provost Marshal.

GLC02459.20

February 27, 1862

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jubal Early

Discusses "preparing your division for action," removal of officers wives, enemy at Harper's Ferry, and makeup of the Confederate Cabinet. Wishes to have "the necessary instructions now" for preparing the troops for battle, and if he should go "beyond the removal of the sick." Believes "Officers wives should be regarded as the greatest incumbrance - & ordered away from our camps entirely. Hears the enemy are "occupying Harper's Ferry in force." Also relates the contents of a telegraph from "Mr Banks." It conveys a list of "what is confidentially known to be the composition of the new…

GLC02461.13

February 16, 1864

Crawford, Samuel Wylie, 1829-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew G. Curtin

Informs Curtin that his search for Lieutenant Scudder has failed, and that Scudder is probably a prisoner.

GLC02462.03

February 16, 1864

Gillmore, Quincy Adams, 1825-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Wager Halleck

General Gillmore writes to Halleck, Commander in Chief of the United States Army. Requests "two or three active and educated Brig. Generals, one of whom should date from before the middle of April 1862." General Cullum previously informed Gillmore that General John Hatch may be assigned under Gillmore. Recommends M. R. Morgan, Commissary of the 10th Army Corps, for appointment to the position of Brigadier General. Reports that he previously assigned General Truman Seymour to command in Florida, and has established a camp of instruction for colored troops near Jacksonville, Florida under…

GLC02463.05

February 26, 1863

Wilson, James G., 1832-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Stephens

A major commanding the 15th Illinois Cavalry writes to his brigade commander, requesting permission to rescue his servant's children.

GLC02463.26

February 17, 1866

Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. A. Braidman

Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to a recipient whose name is illegible (possibly H. A. Braidman). Mentions a pending bill in the state legislature (possibly concerning marriage). Notes that he will pass Braidman's letter to the chairman of the proper committee, so that his suggestions may be added to the proposed act. Writes, "...my dear Doctor you must not suppose I am ignorant of the many times you remembered me in your prayers..." Written on Pennsylvania Executive Chamber stationery.

GLC02467.11

February 16, 1783

Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lebbeus Loomis]

Colonel Butler recommends Loomis, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09647

February 16, 1781

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige. Recently met with Count Rochambeau, hopes for aid in the form of manpower, naval support and supplies from the French. Also mentions "a secondary object, the reduction of Charles Town - Savanah." Written at "Head Quarters." On blue paper.

GLC02437.09323