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Letters 1st Cal. Regt. re: camp life; southerners; McClellan; slavery [decimalized]

Collection of 60 ALS by Foot Soldier, in first Ca. Regiment. "It is turned into a war to put money in political pockets and to free the niggers;" Lincoln: "His mind is not able to comprehend the simple game of checkers let alone the war like game...

GLC07164

to: sister Carrie.

Describes possible plans to travel to Fort Riley or perhaps somewhere further west to build a fortune, and a hope that she not become alarmed if his communications are not often.

GLC07164.61

[Engraving of Alexander Hamilton]

Engraving of Alexander Hamilton, based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC07167.02

Collateral letters (3) and other materials (7) [Decimalized .01- .03]

GLC07173.06

Mr. Parker

GLC07173.06.01

Mr. Lafayette

GLC07173.06.02

Mr. Parker

GLC07173.06.03

National Union Ticket. ... Lincoln and Johnson. "The Union Forever" [election]

Large broadside printed in red and blue inks, with large flag in center and mottons on the side: "The Union forever, Hurrah boys, Hurrah! Down with Traitors, up with the Stars" (left) and "And we'll rally 'round the Flag, boys, rally once again, /...

GLC07178

to Beverly H. Robertson

Orders for Robinson, who is being sent on reconaissance. Mentions James Longstreet and Robert E. Lee. Originally included orders for General William E. Jones. "Your object will be to watch the enemy, deceive him as to our designs, and harass his rear...

GLC07181

to Eben R. Ayers; archive of 4 letters. re: activities early in civil war [Decimalized .01- .04]

1. 6 July 1861, 2. 25 November 1861, 3. 22 Sept 1861 and 4. 31 Oct 1861.

GLC07187

to Eben R. Ayers

This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.

GLC07187.01

to Eben R. Ayers

This letter is in reply to Eben's letter on the 5th, Garfield says he delayed answering in the hope that he would be able to help, but has been compelled to abandon his efforts.

GLC07187.02

to Eben R. Ayers

A letter from Garfield to Ayers saying that Garfield would be glad to have Ayers and his men join his regiment. also that he would make it a point to write to Ayers aunt Maria soon and that the only reason he hasn't in a while it that he was away for...

GLC07187.03

[Message to the People of Maryland to support the Confederacy]

Addressed "To the People of Maryland," encouraging them to join the Confederacy and support the Confederate Forces. "The people of the Confederate States have long watched with the deepest sympathy the wrongs and outrages that have been inflicted...

GLC07195

Gen. Forrest to his troops.

Title from heading. Addressed to "soldiers." Details the fact that "the troops of this Department have been surrendered. ...That we are BEATEN is a self evident fact, and any further resistance on our part would be justly regarded as the very...

GLC07197

[Captive soldier in Libby Prison]

Oil on canvas, unstretched, of older Union soldier, with white hair and a mustache, seated on the ground in a despairing pose, holding his hand to his forehead, near a rifle. Signed at lower right "J. E. McCasky [or McCosky], NY / Libby Prison / May...

GLC07201

["AN ACT: To Protect all Persons in Their Civil Rights, in the State of Arkansas and to Furnish Means for Their Vindication" with endorsements by Charles Sumner and John H. Johnson]

Back page contains an undated autograph note signed by John H. Johnson, an Arkansas state congressmen. Johnson's note states "Sir, happy am I to inform you that this bill pass [sic] both house [sic] by a handsome majority and I now submit the same to...

GLC07202.01

to Charles Sumner with Sumner's autograph endorsement signed

Chase, a professor at Atlanta University, updates Sumner on the condition of African Americans in Georgia. States that "[t]he opposition to the elevation of the colored people is becoming more & more intense. 'I don't want a nigger to know more than...

GLC07202.02

to Charles Sumner

A vitriolic death threat signed with initials: "Your infamous equal rights bill if passed will secure your death inside of 8 months. The spirit of 76 is not dead yet & the Land which my & our forefathers fought for shall never be compelled to submit...

GLC07202.03

[Men and Women's Emancipation petitions]

Blank, unsigned petitions for the emancipation of slavery. Folded document. First page is titled "Women's Emancipation Petition," second page is titled "Men's Emancipation Petition." Calls on the U.S. House and Senate to abolish slavery throughout...

GLC07202.05

to Charles Sumner

Eliot, a social activist and clergyman, writes to Sumner, a United States Senator from Massachusetts (recipient inferred from collection). Encloses newspaper clippings asserting they prove the necessity of a civil rights bill. The first clipping...

GLC07202.06

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 53, no. 10688 (November 1, 1859)]

Contains coverage of John Brown's Harper's Ferry raid: "The insurrection at Harper's Ferry was simply no insurrection at all. Not a slave joined the reckless fanatics in their nefarious policy of emancipation by blood and treason. It was a silly...

GLC07203

I still live

Oblong sheet of white paper containing the words "I Still Live. Daniel Webster."

GLC07204

Civil War collection of 98 letters re: Ft. Wagner, Gettysburg, Charleston [Decimalized .01- .103]

Includes Jackson, Miss., also mentions "Gorilla Bands"

GLC07205

to Capt. Majaw

He writes that the Resolute has returned from Alexandria and wishes the Capt. a Merry Christmas.

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