May 4, 1875

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Page M. Baker

Thanks Barker for his "vigorous defense of myself in your paper in answer to abuses of the Chicago Tribune." Also states that he is aware "that my letter to Governor Porter was not polite, but the charges of Mr. Sherman had to be met." Baker was editor of the New Orleans Bulletin.

GLC04027

18 May 1865

Allen, Henry Watkins, 1820-1866

Document signed

Title: [Payment for 66 bales of cotton]

Certifies that 66 bales of cotton will be paid to Mr. William Bradford in the Parish of Bossier, "in lieu of the same quantity due him for hauling 210 Bales…to Orange Texas." States that the cotton averages 500 pounds per bale. Signed by Allen as governor of Louisiana. On verso is a handwritten note by the Chief of Ordnance of Louisiana stating the order will be delivered. Also on verso is an order from Governor Allen dated 21 May 1865 and written by the Chief of Ordnance claiming state ownership of all Confederate cotton. Marked with stamp from Record Division, Rebel Archives, War…

GLC04028

1863/04/02

Allgower, Charles S., fl. 1863

Sketch

Title: [Pencil drawing of arrival of Union Troops at Thibodeaux, Louisiana]

Depicts soldiers marching in formation on the riverbank while people watch from a bridge. The town stretches along a curve in the river. Drawn by a Private in the 6th NYS.

GLC04029

31 December 1860

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fanny Barrow

Thanks Barrow for the box of books she sent for her sons and states it arrived the day after her son William's birthday. She then writes of the impending Civil War, "Trusting that the gloomy cloud which hangs over our beloved country may soon be dispelled and that peace and harmony may be restored." Addressed to Barrow in New York City. Year inferred from envelope.

GLC04030

18 November 1829

Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Harlan

Describes his journey from Philadelphia to Louisiana and states that he was able to see his wife. Mentions birds he has been studying, particularly swallows. Also states that a friend of his has discovered new birds, which he will tell Harlan about when he can see him again. Informs that he will going to England by the 15 of January. Remarks that he will start drawing next week, both animals and plants natural to "this Magnificent Louisiana." Asks Harlan to give regards to mutual friends. Signed postscript written across page one states that he has "just now Killed a Large New Falcon, yes…

GLC04031.01

11 February 1832

Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John James Audubon

Addressed to John Backman in Charleston, South Carolina but noted that the letter is for Audubon. Thanks him for a recent letter containing interesting information which he has shared with others. Mentions that he received a letter from Mrs. Audubon and that the family is well. Mentions that the winter was very cold and wet which has effected the roads and the mail delivery. Discusses copies of Audubon's work and some plates that were included in error, specifically a hawk and a blue bird. Advises that both Mrs. Audubon and their son Victor want to discourage Audubon from visiting the…

GLC04031.02

6 August 1802

Leclrec, Charles, 1772-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Donatien Marie Joseph de Vimeur, vicomte de Rochambeau [in French]

Dated 18 Thermidor, year ten. Written during the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804). Leclerc, French commander at Haiti, informs Rochambeau that General Antoine Richepanse has reestablished slavery in Guadeloupe, and there are slight signs of unrest. Predicts that the insurrection is in its final stage. Advises using examples of severity to inspire terror. Written on Armee de Saint-Domingue stationery. LeClerc died of Yellow Fever in November 1802; Rochambeau was his successor.

GLC04032

1903

Greely, Adolphus W., 1844-1935

Header Record

Title: Collection of 23 letters pertaining to the Red Cross [Decimalized .01- .27]

Greely was a Polar Explorer.

GLC04033

1804

United States. Congress

Book

Title: Debates of the House on the bills for carrying into effect the Louisiana Treaty

Related to the Louisiana Purchase. Printed by Thomas and George Palmer

GLC04034

1855-1886

McNear, Franklin E., fl. 1855-1886

Book

Title: Autograph book and letter from Abraham Lincoln [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC04035

28 August 1860

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Letter signed

Title: to Franklin McNear

Sends his autograph as McNear requested. Torn or cut from McNear's album (GLC04035.02).

GLC04035.01

1855-1886

McNear, Franklin E., fl. 1855-1886

Book

Title: Collection of autographs, quotations, and letters.

Consists of eighty-four signatures, most of which were obtained by McNear between 1860 and 1861. Incorporating numerous historical figures, the book includes autographs from (among others) Horace Greeley, James Buchanan, William Lloyd Garrison, Charles Sumner, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Ward Beecher, and Frederick Douglass. 83 pages contain signatures, and page numbers are written in pencil in the bottom right corner of each page. The book contains several autograph letters by various correspondents, including Hannibal Hamlin (p. 13); William H. Seward (p. 89); and P.T. Barnum (p. 137), as…

GLC04035.02

11 April 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen A. Hurlbut

Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General Hurlbut, Commander of the 16th Army Corps. Refers to news of Hurlbut's movements brought by General Lee (possibly Albert Lindley Lee). Instructs Hurlbut to coordinate movement with General William Starke Rosecrans. Writes that due to the rising water of the Mississippi River, it will be impossible to move against Vicksburg, Mississippi from Helena or south of Panola, Louisiana. Due to rising water, predicts he will not be able to move for four days. Relates that the Marine Brigade was ordered to cooperate…

GLC04036

8 February 1865

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Document signed

Title: [Ordnance requisition for the 5th Regiment, New York Cavalry, commanded by Captain Amos H. White]

White requests 370 Sabre and Spencer carbines. A handwritten note written across the document indicates, "To Equipp the Regment with these accoutrements." Sheridan signs as commander, Army of the Shenandoah.

GLC04038

29 August 1862

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John H. Winder

Regarding "transportation to his regiment" for Lieutenant John A. Stephens, who had been sick.

GLC04040

1861-1865 ca.

Header Record

Title: Civil War collection [decimalized]

GLC04042

January 1863

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of Dover, Tennessee, showing battlefield and artillery]

Shows Confederate line of batteries, roads, rivers, and ravines. Also shows the town layout with gun placements and building locations. Approximately forty buildings appear, including the headquarters of the 83rd Illinois Regiments, Colonel A.C. Harding's quarters, the commissary, magazine, post office, jail, and hospital. Made sometimes around the Battle of Fort Donelson in February 1863.

GLC04042.01

August 21, 1865

Judkins, John C., 1808-?

Autograph document signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson

Petition of Alabama planter to President Andrew Johnson for indemnity on losses of private property by troops of the United States. Witnessed and countersigned by William Garrett, commissioner of oaths for Alabama.

GLC04042.02

circa 1861-1865

Henly, John W., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly] [Decimalized .01- .05]

Documents pertaining to the service of Assistant Surgeon John W. Henly in the Union Army of the Tennessee. Included are his commission, a certificate for his leave of absence, and two circulars from the Medical Director of the Army of the Tennessee.

GLC04042.03

1840/09/22

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Zell E. Morton

Reply to a note that conveyed news of the death of a friend, General Thomas Hinds. Remorseful at this news, and admits that "I must soon follow him."

GLC04047

10 April 1917

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written on stationery of the American Expeditionary Forces, Office of General Purchasing Agent. Writes to his mother regarding his associates, including Russian Grand Duke Alexander.

GLC04048.01

26 August 1920

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Sends birthday wishes to his mother.

GLC04048.02

1799

Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831

Book

Title: A Summary History of New England... [with ALS 5/15/1796 tipped-in]

GLC04049

1776

Van Schaick, Goose, 1736-1789

Pamphlet signed

Title: Rules and articles for the better government of the troops raised, or to be raised and kept in pay by and at the expence of the United States of America.

Created by the Continental Congress and printed by John Dunlap. Signed by Colonel Goose Van Schaick in 1777. Contains uniform regulations for commissioned and noncommissioned officers, relates penalties and reasons for the issue of Court Martials. Discusses seditious activity, the organization and assembly of raised troops, penalties for false returns, the liberty to bring provisions into forts, and various other topics. Issued by order of Congress, presided over by John Hancock, 20 September 1776. The back cover states "Articles of War, Col. GV Schaick."

GLC04050

1814

Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809

Book

Title: History of the Expedition... [1st Ed. in original boards; Paul Allen, compiler]

Full title: "History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the sources of the Missouri, thence across the Rocky Mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean. Performed during the years 1804-5-6. By order of the Government of the United States. Prepared for the press by Paul Allen, Esquire." Original boards for each volume. Published by Bradford and Inskeep. (Lewis died before he finished editing the Journals, which were completed by Nicholas Biddle in 1812, but the printer, Conrad, failed and other printers refused publication. Bradford &…

GLC04051.01