08 July 1863

Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ulysses S. Grant

Apparently a telegram. Major General Banks, commander of the Department of the Gulf, sends word to Major General Grant, commander of the Department of the Tennessee, to announce the capture of Port Hudson, Louisiana. This letter marks the advent of unfettered Union control of the Mississippi River. The Vicksburg garrison had surrendered to Grant on July 4, four days prior to this note.

GLC03374

8 April 1779

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Heath as Major General in Continental Army from his hometown of Roxbury to an unknown council. Heath was in charge of the Convention Army, which consisted of the British prisoners of war from the Saratoga campaign. After surrendering in October 1777, they were marched through Albany to Boston, where they remained until February 1779, when they were marched to Virginia. This letter deals with barracks for those prisoners of war at Rutland, Massachusetts. Says Colonel Joshua Davis is now ready to settle his accounts for the expenditures that were used to build the barracks to…

GLC03376

21 January 1805 - 30 December 1805

Russell, John, 1764-1831

Newspaper

Title: Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb Strong, the trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase, the valedictory address of Aaron Burr who was not re-nominated for vice president, peace with Tripoli, the annual message of President Jefferson, and the death of Lord Nelson. Ninety three issues are bound in all. The following issues are missing: 14 March, 6 June, 13 June, 11 July, 26…

GLC03379

3 March 1809 - 27 Febraury 1811

Everett, David, 1770-1813

Newspaper

Title: Boston patriot. [Vol. I, no. 1 (Mar. 3, 1809) - vol. IV, no. 52 (Feb. 27, 1811)]

Bound volume of the Boston Patriot newspaper edited by Everett and Munroe. The volume lacks the following issues: 17 March, 31 March, 15 April, 19 April, 26 April, 13 May, 5 July, 26 July, 5 August, 9 August, 12 August, 19 August, 23 August, and 23 September from 1809; and 21 February and 28 February from 1810. The 27 March 1809 issue of the American Republican has been inserted after the 14 March 1809 issue of the Patriot (Vol. I, no.4).

GLC03380

15 June 1785

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Johnson

Also signed by James Duane and Walter Livingston with Jay as agents for New York, and Elbridge Gerry, Samuel Holton, and Rufus King as agents for Massachusetts. Discusses Johnson's appointment as a judge in a boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New York. Urges him to accept the nomination and informs him that compensation will be satisfactory. Tipped to a border.

GLC03381

2 January 1811-28 December 1811

Pool, Haven, 1782-1811

Newspaper

Title: Essex register. [Vol. XI, no. 1 (Jan. 2, 1811) - vol. XI, no. 104 (Dec. 28, 1811)]

Bound volume with 103 issues of a Republican newspaper issued on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lacks Vol. XI, no. 38 (11 May 1811).

GLC03382

28 May 1834

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George & Cyrus Dickson re: religion of whites in Illinois, Indian mission

Dwells at considerable length upon a meeting with the Chief of the Potawatamie Indians, who accused white traders of using liquor to "destroy his people"

GLC03383

August 17, 1862

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bragg

Draft of a letter defending General Braxton Bragg (he had been criticized for his leadership in the campaign in Kentucky earlier that year). Written in response to an article his correspondent send about Bragg. Davis wrote the draft on the address leaf of another letter (not present) docketed received on 24 August from John Bragg (Braxton's brother), who is likely his correspondent. Signed with initials. Contains several pencil revisions.

GLC03384.01

13 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. States that he cannot get enough information about mill privileges and navigation on the New River. "At Richmond there is a fall of 8 to 12 feet - at other points there are falls which have always been Supposed to prevent all navigation, but 'impossible' is a hard word. I wouldn't speak it on my meagre information. I can say very difficult and dangerous."

GLC03385

20 July 1870

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Bierstadt

General Sheridan forwards a book (not included) of Indian illustrations supposedly found in Black Kettle's tent after Custer's 1868 victory over him "on the Washita in the Indian Country." The book illustrated the "heroic deeds of Black Kettle & his band, or at least some of his Warriors."

GLC03386

22 June 1863

Birney, David Bell, 1825-1864

Document signed

Title: Daily memoranda for information of the major general commanding.

Lists communications and dates from headquarters to the 3rd corps. Also lists marching activity and nearby attacks.

GLC03387

1863 ca.

Nichols & Brothers

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of William S. Rosecrans]

signed as Major General, by Nichols & Brothers

GLC03388

1863 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Philip S. Cooke]

Signed on mount.

GLC03389

11 July 1833

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Writes about Democratic party politics in Connecticut. Discusses an article that accuses the members of the Convention of "procuring their own nominations," and of "incapacity and knavery." Welles believes the article was written by Noah A. Phelps but Phelps denies it. "I know his writings as well as I do his countenance, and I will forfeit everything I am worth if he is not the author. Yet he writes me very gravely that he is not - this is only aggravating the insult." Goes on to say these attacks will not benefit the Democratic Party politically. Believes that their is only one man…

GLC03390.01

12 December 1833

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Welles discusses the appointment of District Attorney for the State of Connecticut. States that Asa Child's term has expired, and "Many of our friends are decidedly opposed to his re-appointment and there are, I believe, very few in his favor... I have very little confidence in him... It is... notorious that he has played a double game as a politician..." About the new appointment, states "I have long been dissatisfied with the policy of turning out one poor devil, to make a place for one that is no better." States that the District of Litchfield must elect a democrat to congress, and it…

GLC03390.02

1868

Read, Thomas Buchanan, 1822-1872

Autograph quotation signed

Title: Sheridan's ride

Read's famous poem "Sheridan's Ride" written out in full in his own hand. Contains a portrait photograph of the author attached to the last page. The pages are bound, with a cover attached.

GLC03391

28 April 1863- 6 May 1863

Moore, Alexander, fl. 1863

Manuscript

Title: [Report regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville]

Moore writes as aide-de-camp to Union General Joseph Hooker, who commanded forces at Chancellorsville. Reports troop movements, the repair and creation of roads, weather, and military skirmishes. Mentions the names of some participating commanders, including Hooker, Winfield Scott Hancock, and Darius Nash Couch. Written in Headquarters Second Army Corps stationery.

GLC03392

1861-1865 ca.

Leonard, Samuel H., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Samuel H. Leonard, field and staff, 13th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

Leonard was a Colonel in the 13th Mass. Vols. Contains 50 wartime letters and 12 postwar documents, as well as 1 card and 2 envelopes.

GLC03393

1861-1908

Lakeman, John R., fl. 1861-1908

Header Record

Title: [Collection of John R. Lakeman, 23rd regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

Most letters are focused on New Berne, N.C. Lakeman served as a Lieut. in the 23rd Mass. Vols. Collection contains 61 documents, 43 envelopes, and two photographs. 44 letters have Civil War dates. 1 photograph in Photos, Size 1.

GLC03394

1865 ca.

Various

Header Record

Title: Cartes de visite, including one of Tucker and Charles Park

These are cartes de visite of Massachusetts officers: Charles E. Tucker (Capt. 44th Mass.) (signed by himself), Charles Park (44th Mass., signed), Capt. Charles Kendall (24th Mass. Vols.), Unidentified officer with folded arms, Group portrait of officers in the 44th Mass.

GLC03395

30 May 1864

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Rev. T. V. Moore re: crisis in southern affairs

Thanks Moore for a gift of wine and for his prayers. Lee offers sympathy for the capture of his sons. Of the wine, Lee writes "It was what the Surgeon thought I required...." Lee has signed twice, once in initials after the postscript.

GLC03398

1865

Alexander, William, 1819-1892

Document signed

Title: Manuscript Texas amnesty oath for Confederate

GLC03401

1766

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: Act to repeal of an Act made in the last session of Parliament...

An act of Parliament repealing the Stamp Act of 1765. Printed by Mark Baskett. First printing. Paginated 243-244 + unpaginated title page. [duplicate of GLC 3562.12]

GLC03402

1766

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: Act for...securing the dependency of...dominions in America upon the Crown...

The Declaratory Act passed on 7 March 1766. Printed by Mark Baskett. First printing. Paginated 247-248 + unpaginated title page.

GLC03403

1767

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: Act for granting certain duties in...America

The Townshend Act, which levied taxes on certain goods, and removed customs duties from other goods exported from England. This act also set measures to prevent illegal trading of goods in America. Passed on 29 June 1767. Printed by Mark Baskett. First Printing. Paginated 655-656 + unpaginated title page.

GLC03404