3 January 1778

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Burgoyne

This document references receiving a resolve from Congress of 19 December 1777. Quotes section of the resolve to Burgoyne about the need for the British commissary to either send provisions of equal amount that have been supplied or to liquidate accounts with gold or silver before any prisoners are released. The resolve "is prefaced upon Sir Will: Howe's requisition for provisions to be sent in for the Subsistance of the American prisoners in his possession." Thought it best to send this information to Burgoyne, so he can arrange to settle the accounts before embarking for England. Marked "…

GLC04764.91

4 April 1778

Phillips, William, 1731-1781

Autograph document signed

Title: Return of the Royal Artillery

Written in what appears to be a secretarial hand for Major General Phillips, who was to take over the Convention Army from Burgoyne after he embarked for England the next day, 5 April 1778. Includes a list of the number of men in each rank in the Royal Artillery in the Convention Army, from Captains to Rank & File. Also includes numbers for a detachment of Lieutenant Nutt's grenadiers and light companies from Canada. Includes lists of officers by name. Signed "W Phillips" at the bottom. Docket says that Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kingston, a staff officer under Burgoyne, is to send a…

GLC04764.92

10 April 1778

Geddes, David, fl. 1777-1778

Autograph document signed

Title: State of Cash Extraordinary Service

Account created by David Geddes, acting paymaster for the Convention Army. First part of account shows cash received from various people amounting to slightly over 61,890 pounds. Shows that the money was paid out by Burgoyne to settle accounts before he embarked for England. Also provides debit and credit accounts for "warrants granted," which amounted to slightly over 9295 pounds. These seem to be for soldiers pay and to settle miscellaneous drafts. Note before Geddes signature says "Errors Excepted." In previous correspondence with American General Heath, Burgoyne was asked to settle all…

GLC04764.93

1836-1844

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Header Record

Title: Item's related to Andrew Jackson's seventh annaul speech to Congress. [Decimalized .01-.02]

Jackson's seventh annual message to Congress and a note from his adopted son, Andrew Jackson Jr.

GLC04793

1844/05/09

Jackson, Andrew, Jr., 1808-1865

Autograph note signed

Title: to Andrew Jackson Donelson

A note stating that Andrew Jackson Senior requests Donelson's presence in the coming week.

GLC04793.02

15 May 1861

Peyton, William M., 1805-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Cabell Rives

Colonel Peyton discusses Virginia's recent secession from the Union, stating "I think Virginia would have acted more wisely ... if, with her prestige as the great head of the slave states, she had planted her foot upon the opening lid of this Pandora's box, and taken a position of armed neutrality." Outlines the events that provoked Virginia's secession. Discussing the Constitution of 1787, declares "It came to us baptized in the blood of the Revolution ... It goes from us besmeared, and begrimed, and defiled by immersion in the dirty pools of abolitionism ..." Referring to President…

GLC05021.01

after 15 May 1861

Printed document

Title: [Printed letter to William Cabell Rives discussing Virginia's secession]

Colonel Peyton discusses Virginia's recent secession from the Union, stating "I think Virginia would have acted more wisely ... if, with her prestige as the great head of the slave states, she had planted her foot upon the opening lid of this Pandora's box, and taken a position of armed neutrality." Outlines the events that provoked Virginia's secession. Discussing the Constitution of 1787, declares "It came to us baptized in the blood of the Revolution ... It goes from us besmeared, and begrimed, and defiled by immersion in the dirty pools of abolitionism ..." Referring to President…

GLC05021.02

January 12, 1864

Slidell, John, 1793-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chevalier L. Debray

Slidell introduces a Senator from California to Debray (possibly a representative of Emperor Ferdinand Maximilian) to discuss plans regarding the colonization of Sonora, Mexico.

GLC05342.01

30 November 1861

Print

Title: [Print of John Slidell]

Print of John Slidell, clipped from Harper's Weekly. The print was based on a photograph. The caption under the print states: "The captured rebel commissioner Slidell." Photographed by "Brady." The verso of the newspaper is part of "A Strange Story" by Edward Bulwer Lytton, which ran in Harper's Weekly.

GLC05342.02

circa 1863

Sketch

Title: [Sketch of ammunition]

Possibly created by Evelyn Kelsey, who completed an accompanying sketch aboard a steamer on the Mississippi River. Depicts ammunition, the chamber into which it is loaded, and a rod for proper loading. Contains a description of each item and a procedure for each object's use. Included with two other sketches, one which depicts the river near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Contains an incomplete address and ink blots on verso.

GLC05555.01

circa 1863

Kelsey, Evelyn, fl. 1863

Sketch

Title: [Sketch of the Mississippi River near Vicksburg]

Depicts the Mississippi River near Vicksburg. Illustrates the position of Vicksburg and several ships. Handwritten caption states "Our Union Mortar and gun boats below Vicksburg. Sketched by Evelyn Kelsey, while on board of one of the Mississippi steamers."

GLC05555.02

circa 1863

Sketch

Title: [Map of the Mississippi River depicting fleet and fort positions near Vicksburg]

Possibly created by Evelyn Kelsey, who completed an accompanying sketch aboard a steamer on the Mississippi River. Depicts the position of the fleets of Union General David G. Farragut and Foot (possibly Andrew Hull Foote). Indicates the location of rebel boats and batteries, ditches, and forests surrounding the river. Drawn in pencil. Handwritten captions indicate that this drawing portrays an area of the Mississippi south of Vicksburg. Pencil text on the back of this document appears to be unrelated to the sketch.

GLC05555.03

27 July 1871

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jehu Glancy Jones

Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, discusses party politics with Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania. States "I thank you for your kind solicitude concerning my health, but fancy that its restoration is of very little importance to our country. The interest I take in political matters is not great, and not at all personal. I am gratified to see Democratic party resuming its old position ..."

GLC05677.05

22 December 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, discusses recent personal events and reconstruction with his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Reports that he will soon begin working at the Office of the Treasury in Savannah. States that on his way to Savannah (from an unspecified location), he travelled with General Donaldson and Donaldson's wife. Relays seeing General Davis Tillson, the Assistant Commissioner for the United States Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. States that Tillson seeks to transfer his headquarters to Savannah, and that he "is…

GLC05732.01

13 September 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a mare from Captain Seeley. States that upon buying the mare, Seeley issued a receipt stating that the mare had never been in the possession of the United States Government, but that a Government brand appeared on the horse after she shed her hair. Offers to sell her to Levassor at a price Levassor sets. Reports "I have been running about at…

GLC05732.02

14 October 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, thanks his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for a fifty dollar check. Encloses a receipt (not included). Reports that he intends to travel to Georgia, and discusses a recent hunting and fishing excursion. Inquires as to the health of Charlie (possibly a family member). States that he received letters from General Davis Tillson and his father, both in Augusta, Georgia. Referring to a woman he calls "the widow," states "she is soon to be married ... I shall go down to Georgia try to make money and give up all thoughts of ever…

GLC05732.03

January 30, 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, a marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War informs his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) of his investment in turpentine and rosin production. Reports that his employer purchased 8400 acres of land south west of Savannah for turpentine manufacture, and that a member of the firm "manages the negroes better than anyone I have seen ... labor will not cost us as much as the interest on the money which would have been invested in them ... they work faithfully are happy and dance almost every night." Declares that "Northern men are coming down here and investing…

GLC05732.04

9 July 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War writes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) in Covington, Kentucky. Describes a recent sailing expedition, and informs Levassor that General Davis Tillson is visiting Savannah. Discusses the activities of mutual acquaintances and expresses his intention to visit the Cincinnati, Ohio area. States that his father and brother are engaged in the business of planting an unspecified crop.

GLC05732.05

7 October 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, a Marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War apologizes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for tardy correspondence and for being unable to visit in autumn. States that since one of his partners in a turpentine and rosin manufacturing firm mismanaged affairs, he assumed responsibility for 2/3 of the 10,000 acre pine tree forest and plans to travel to the manufacturing site to supervise business. Informs Levassor of rampant illness in Savannah, stating "The cholera has been quite bad here among the blacks and a few cases among the whites." States that…

GLC05732.06

19 April 1861

Evans, W. L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Achsah M. Level

Discusses the Civil War with Level, stating "I have nothing of importance to write. onley the disturbance in our contry which is caused by the hot headed Northerans. who are working every day contrary to their own welfair if they only know it. but let them go it. we have as meny brave men as they have ..." Reports that he does not wish to quit school and go to war, but will join a local company if necessary. States "our hilth is very good. and we are as ugly as ever ... " Signs the letter as "your unworthy friend." Written in Summerfield, (possibly North Carolina or Louisiana).…

GLC06452.05.01

1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: [W. L. Evans]

Possibly a carte de visite of Evans, a Civil War soldier. Accompanied by a letter from Evans to Achsah Level dated 19 April 1861 (GLC06452.05.01).

GLC06452.05.02

28 August 1864

Yorke, J.P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M. A. Hazen

Yorke, a soldier, replies to a letter from Hazen, a reverend in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Discusses the death of Amanda, (possibly his wife), stating "It seems at times, the world looks so dark & dreary, to me, that I have nothing for which to live. Yet I know that it is not right, to fact, thus, I have something for which to live. My country calls & calls ..."

GLC06452.05.03

20 February 1865

Holabird, Samuel B., 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G. A. Pierce

Colonel Holabird, Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Louisiana, informs Colonel Pierce (possibly an inspector in the Department of the Quartermaster) that "The officer who superintended & made the sales of Cotton called for by you is imprisoned & his papers are under seizure." Written on Office of the Chief Quarter-Master for the Department of the Gulf stationery.

GLC06452.05.04

February 23, 1865

Thomas, A. J., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Bond regarding Bronson's response to Abraham Lincoln's call for volunteers]

Bronson citizens indemnify township trustees "to the amount of 2700 dollars against any loss, upon their issuing their bonds for the same amount for the purpose of procuring volunteers to fill the Quota of the Township under the late call of under the late call of the President of the United States ... " Signed by Thomas and 86 other members of Bronson Township. This document is torn in several places, and is in extremely fragile condition. Docketed in pencil.

GLC06452.05.05

circa 1864

Ephemera

Title: [Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors]

Cryptic document docketed with the initials of Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors, described as a "banded organization." States, "This paper, being an exposure of the designs of rebel refugees from the South, banded for plunder and murder in the North, is placed in your hands for your protection in case of attack. Should they know of your or my possession of such information, the consequences might be fatal."

GLC06452.05.06