1864

Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865

Pamphlet

Title: Annual Report to the Quartermaster General,

Hull & Brother, Printers,Annual Report to the Quartermaster General, Complied Pursuant to Gen. Order No. 29, Q.M. Gen's Office, 6 July 1864. Capt. A.M. Tucker, A.Q.M. Vols, Louisville, Ky. Tucker's activities as Assistant Quartermaster for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1864. Includes statements summarizing the Quartermaster's property; clothing and camp and garrison equipage; public money; and railroad construction.

GLC07642.02

1865/05/17

Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865

Note signed

Title: to: Rob[er]t Allen (Louisville, Ky.)

missed connection with train.

GLC07642.05

186[5]/05/17

Allen, Robert, fl. 1865

Note

Title: to: A[lba] M. Tucker,

instructions to remain at Parkersburg until further notice.

GLC07642.06

186[5]/05/18

Allen, Robert, fl. 1865

Note

Title: to: A[lba] M. Tucker [Parkersburg, W.Va.]

reiterating instructions to remain at Parkersburg until further notice.

GLC07642.07

1865/05/18

Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865

Note signed

Title: to: R[obert] Allen, (Louisville, Ky.)

acknowledging receipt of Allen's messages of the 17 and 18 May 1865.

GLC07642.08

4 December 1856

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira Joseph Patch

Declines a request from Patch to part with a letter from Francis Scott Key. Written to Patch at Salem, Massachusetts.

GLC03210.01

14 June 1844

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Poses an introduction for Philip Barton Key, who is looking to advance in the law profession in Washington, D.C. Key was the son of the late Francis Scott Key, Taney's brother-in-law. Asks Mason to procure Key an appointment as a judge advocate to some of the naval court martials. Stresses Key's competence and recommends him highly.

GLC03883.01

9 December 1846

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Introduces Joseph Costrey of Maryland as a qualified young man and recommends him for an appointment.

GLC03883.03

1862

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Pamphlet

Title: Expulsion of Mr. Bright. Speech of Hon. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, in the Senate of the United States, Jan. 31, 1862

Published Scammell & Co. Printers. Explains his reasons for voting to expel Senator Bright of Indiana from the Senate. Senator Bright was charged with writing a letter to Jefferson Davis ( president of the Confederacy) on March 1, 1861. Accuses Senator Bright of aiding a rebel (Thomas B. Lincoln) in the selling of a fire-arm to Jefferson Davis.

GLC05255.01

1865

Speed, James, 1812-1887

Pamphlet

Title: Opinion on the constitutional power of the military to try and execute the assassins of the President by James Speed

Published by the Government Printing Office. Argues that the Lincoln conspirators should be tried before a miltary court because they committed the crime as public enemies.

GLC05255.03

5 August 1862

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret McClelland

Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone. Encourages her to continue mingling with society. Wonders why she answered his questions cooly and decides that when they meet in person, he will settle the issue. Written from Camp Wadsworth. Addressed to "Maggie."

GLC05522.01

19 May 1863

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret McClelland

Discusses their correspondence and his improving health. Asks about her stay at her aunt's house and whether she has begun work yet. Written from the Cliffburn Barracks. Includes an incomplete reply from Maggie on page two regarding her health. Addressed to "Maggie."

GLC05522.02

31 July 1863

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret McClelland

Discusses the significance of their correspondence. Describes his daily activities. Reports accompanying rioters from the New York Draft Riots to the old capitol prison to await court martial. Writes that after they see their new quarters, the prisoners won't be so quick to riot in the near future. Adds that the draft ends in Washington tomorrow and there will be much rejoicing. Addressed to "Maggie." Written from the Cliffburn Barracks.

GLC05522.03

6 July 1864

Hallidy, Adam, M., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Hallidy

Reports having received a letter from Maggie dated 5 February, when she was still Miss McClelland, not Mrs. Hallidy. Includes his transcription of that letter which announces the receipt of his ring and $50, and her acceptance of his proposal. Ponders the possibilities of what would have been if he had received this letter months before. Reflects and comments on the letter. Written from the woods near camp. First letter as Maggie's husband, addressed to "Little Mack." Handwriting is more elegant than the first three letters, though there are similarities in style and signature. Imprint…

GLC05522.04

28 February 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon for George W. Sullivan

Sullivan was convicted of burglary and sentenced to prison for five years. C/S William Seward, Sec. of State. With collateral, National Archives certification and photocopy of document.

GLC08885

11 February 1866

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Wilson

Replies to a letter Wilson wrote when Garrison discontinued publication of the Liberator, his anti-slavery newspaper. Writes that he so values Wilson's letter, he will ask his children to preserve it with other valuable autographs and memorials. Declares "I have certainly lived to see the most astonishing revolution in the feelings and sentiment of a people, of which history makes any record; breaking the yokes and fetters of millions... abolishing a system of oppression as seemingly impregnable as it was fiendishly cruel, abasing the proud and lifting up the lowly... For the humble share I…

GLC08888

14 March 1857

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Parker

Senator Wilson thanks Reverend Parker for Parker's recent criticism of Wilson's speech on the topic of slavery and states' rights. Defends himself, stating "I deny the right of any state or nation to hold men in slavery, but I maintain the right of every state or nation to settle that question. I do not believe I have any right by legal action to settle that question for every state in the Union any more that I have to settle it for the people of any other nation..." Believes states' rights must be maintained to preserve United States' citizens status as a free people. Discusses his…

GLC08889

28 June 1865

Halsted, George B., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [General orders disbanding the Army of the Potomac]

Halsted, Assistant Adjutant General for the Army of the Potomac, announces that the Army of the Potomac "ceases to exist." Cites the names of division and brigade commanders. Gives in instructions for post-disbandment procedures. Signed at Head Quarters of the 5th Army Corps near Washington, D.C.

GLC08890

23 May 1864

Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879

Manuscript

Title: [Soldiers of the Army of Western Louisiana!]

Rallying speech written by Taylor's adjutant. Strongly exhorts his Confederate troops to repulse Union General Nathaniel P. Banks' army. Begins by stating that on 13 March 1864, Union forces of 30,000 men with ironclads and 150 mounted guns moved to conquer Texas and Louisiana. Extensively praises the Confederate troops of Texas and Louisiana for holding out for 70 days of fighting. Lists their accomplishments including how many they have killed, wounded or taken prisoner, and the destruction they have caused to the Union forces. "Soldiers! These are your great and noble deeds, and they…

GLC00825.01

circa 1864

Photograph

Title: [Confederate General Richard Taylor]

Carte de vissite. Half length photograph of Taylor seated, in civilian dress.

GLC00825.02

5 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 8

Signed by H.L. Scott. Prevention of fraud in paying duties on precious metals includes better record- keeping and soldier escorts.

GLC00911.51

7 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 11

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from eighteen court martials on charges of mutinous conduct, desertion, neglect of duty, and drunkenness on duty. Major F. Lee presiding.

GLC00911.52

10 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 13

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces a train of wagons departing Mexico City for Vera Cruz.

GLC00911.53

11 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 14

Signed by H.L. Scott. Lists the sick and wounded soldiers that are returning home and reporting by letter to the Adjutant General for recruiting service. Printed on blue paper.

GLC00911.54

11 January 1848

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Document

Title: General orders: No. 15

Signed by H.L. Scott. Announces the appointment of Major J.L. Gardner to superintendent of assessments levied for the support of the Army. Printed on blue paper.

GLC00911.55