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Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 309 (March 14, 1864)]

Rumors of early recognition of the CSA by France.

GLC05959.72.066

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (March 14, 1863)]

Sketch of Brig. General Samuel Garland of Arkansas.

GLC05959.76.22

to William Fitzhugh (Rooney) Lee

General Lee offers condolence to his son Rooney on the death of his wife, Charlotte Wickham, from tuberculosis. Although Lee mourns her death, he maintains that "we cannot indulge in grief however mournful yet pleasing." Lee experienced a series of...

GLC05979

[Poem attacking Benjamin F. Butler]

Consists of an unsigned acrostic poem with the name "BF Butler" as the basis. An attack against General Benjamin F. Butler [possibly for his "women around town" order while he was administering New Orleans]. The notorious declaration was issued on 15...

GLC05987.39

The new south. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (March 14, 1863)]

Prints Lincoln's famous letter to the workingmen of Manchester. Union occupation newspaper

GLC06054.02

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 36 (March 14, 1863)]

Conclusion of Vallandigham's speech. Blue and tan floral pattern.

GLC06208.20

The President's dedication address at Gettysburg

Printed by Miller & Mathews. Contains textual variations indicative of a very early printing of the Gettysburg Address.

GLC06811

to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are...

GLC07055

to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.

GLC07705.348

to Brother

water damage, cannot be read.Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.28

to Mother

water damage, cannot be read. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.29

to Maria, Elma, Amus, Johnny and Co.

today went with Wallace and used his money. an agent from head quarters and said he prefers to have them run it. acknowledges his mother's suffering because of his absence.

GLC08311.07

to Paymaster

asks paymaster to please forward his pay immediately to the above address. has not been paid since he was taken prisoner and desperately needs to pay his family's bills.

GLC08413.29

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 17, no. 1753 (March 14, 1862)]

Battle of Monitor and Merrimac, news of Texas and Arkansas.

GLC08429.07

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Sheppardsville, Ky., March 14, 1863.

GLC03523.28.059

to Lucius F. Potter

One letter addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 14, 1863. Describes a court martial and punishment for desertion.

GLC03523.38.26

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated March 14, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry

GLC03523.41.088

[Report of the Secretary of War...upon claims...of Fremont's California battalion]

Frémont's claim for repayment of money and supplies furnished by the people of California was approved in 1852 by an army appropriation act. This publication delves into related claims presented by investigative army officers after 1852. Pamphlet...

GLC00267.112

[Receipt for $1.00 from Corn. Williams]

Redding attests to his receipt of payment from Corn. Williams. The docket identifies it as a "Bill on Estate," although it was not indicated what the payment was for. Redding was possibly Ebenezer Redding of Washington County, Maine, who lived...

GLC01450.724.04

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He mentions the irony of celebrating Independence Day when they are no longer a unified country. They are having bad luck with officers and cannot afford to lose any more. He saw Henry Hale.

GLC02161.085

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio with news from Chicago. States "Charlie Telegraphed from Washington yesterday uncle T. is confined Brig Genl Cole Commanding called." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Top and bottom...

GLC02414.226

[hospital record]

A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary was discharged from military service on 18 February 1863

GLC02750.140

[Jefferson's first inaugural address]

Copy of Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address as President. Printed by the Columbian Courier Extra. Lists small number of advertisements on bottom righthand corner. Address given in Washington D.C. Small yellowed discoloration marks throughout...

GLC03011

to Susie Carter

GLC03135.05.022

to unknown

Written by Monroe in retirement to an unknown recipient, but the collateral file has paperwork that says it is to Tench Ringgold. That cannot be confirmed, although it is possible. Ringgold was a well known Republican politician in Washington, D.C...

GLC03338.02