1863/04/20

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Concerning information about his unexpected transfer from Charleston to Savannah where "...my responsibilities are greater & the means of meeting them less..." Discusses the anti-climactic Union attack on Charleston including the unimpressive performance of Federal ironclads, and requests information about the family and news of Hill in North Carolina. Also, expresses his fears that either Gen. Bragg's [Army of the Tennessee] or Johnston's [Army of the Mississippi] forces will encounter the numerically superior army of Grant's in Tennessee, and be forced to abandon Vicksburg. Letter is…

GLC01896.052

1863/06/05

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Positive analysis on the ability of General Pemberton to command at Vicksburg, the defense of which is, maintains Richard , "...a defence of the obstinacy of the President..." He consequently tears into the newspaper editors and the gulible, ignorant masses. Robert heatedly discusses Yankee foraging and destruction of Southern property and finishes with speculating on the how much longer the war will last. He believes that the war will continue unabated until it is brought onto Northern soil, and is accompanied by the destruction of Northern property. He forecasts an invasion by Gen. Lee's…

GLC01896.053

1863/06/11

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Musing about the meaning of Vicksburg, Jeffrey maintains that Grant will have to "whip" both Pemberton and Johnston before he can get anywhere. Continues with a long indictment of the Yankees and the observation that "they are now enlisting negroes for their army which is a good sign, as it is certain that they cannot get whites & is some evidence of their weakness & desperation." [Partial transcript available.]

GLC01896.054

1863/07/28

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Requesting that the family "...write often, for my anxiety is very great at times, & a letter does relieve it much." Richard speaks of the physical stress he has been undergoing, reflects pessimistically on the value and fate of the of Charleston to the Yankees as compared to the losses of other cities, and the sorry state of Savannah should that city come under siege. Note: Asks Aaron to subscribe to a Richmond newspaper of his choice. [Partial transcript available.]

GLC01896.055

1866/09/30

Alfocord, E.B., fl. 1860-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Confidential discussion of legal efforts to have custody of "poor dear Richards [Jeffery] little orphan children," and despite the great amount of trouble they have caused her since their mother's death [Ann Jeffery], she is going to "October court" where "there fate will be decided." Offers to give Aaron money [$50] to aid in sending her great niece, Annie, to school. Also, hopes that "...the children have recovered from the whooping cough..."

GLC01896.087

1867/03/18

Galt, W.R., fl. 1860-1867

Autograph note

Title: [Poem]

"Lines written in the Autograph Album of a friend, by W.R. Galt," a four stanza poem about the value of friendship.

GLC01896.088

1867/09/15

Farragut, Virginia L., fl. 1860-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]

Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to inform Yesler "...Admiral Farragut advises you to ask information of him as is the fact..." adding "I expect you will laugh at my perserverance but you must remember I have lived long enough amongst the Yankees to learn some of their ways. Note: pages 5-6 have the following dimensions 15 x 14 cm.

GLC01896.091

1873/07/26-1874/12/29

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Document signed

Title: [Checks from the Union Bank of Richmond]

All checks are made out to and signed by "E.R. Archer" and differ in amounts. Each check also has either a green or orange cancelled 3 cent stamp on it. The date and amount of each cancelled check is as follows: a. 26 July 1873. One Hundred and Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp. b. 19 February 1874. Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp. c. 6 April 1874. Fifty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp. d. 26 June 1874. Thirty Dollars to E.R. Archer. Cancelled Green Three Cent tax stamp. e. 30 June 1874.…

GLC01896.093

1872/12/05

Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Reports on the weather in Petersburg (cold with snow) and then goes on to comment on Aaron's studies. He compliments him on his interest in history and philosophy but cautions him not to neglect to also "...study grammar, dictionary & ciphering." Richard also mentions their aquaintance William R. Galt, a photograph received of their cousin Fanny [Timberlake], his confining schedule, and the building of an ice making factory.

GLC01896.094

1873/08/14

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Discusses the health of Mrs. Gibbons and others, Mary's upcoming wedding, and other small happenings. Requests that Aaron "...say a lesson or read something every day."

GLC01896.095

1874/01/14

Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle Richard

News about his life at school and the formation of an athletic club. Each member of the group put in 50 cents to purchase a trapeze [from which he fell and muddied his clothing] and "rops with iron rings at the end of them" which you would swing from. Aaron also mentions a "...thing that I never saw before called a whirligig and an acting bar."

GLC01896.096

1875/08/05

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Discussion of Aaron's poor penmanship, the growing of tomatoes, cleaning of Aaron's mother's house [white washing], Richard's [Jeffery] potential as a preacher.

GLC01896.097

1876/08/03

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Jeffery

Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you left home. I suppose they are grieving at your absence." Ends with a humorous anecdote about Aaron's dog , Leo, getting himself into "mischief" at the butchers.

GLC01896.098

1865/10/07

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter

Title: [Certificate of authenticity for warrant of pardon]

Seward's certification that the attached letter is "a true copy of the original." Black Department of State seal affixed to blue ribbon appears on left of page. Includes enclosed ALS acknowledging the receipt of a warrant of pardon dated 1865/09/22 (GLC 1896.081).

GLC01896.080

1865/10/07

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Document

Title: [Certificate of receipt of oath of allegiance of Robert Archer]

Certificate noting Robert Archer's compliance with the President's Proclamation of May 29, 1865 in depositing a signed copy of "his original Oath[of Allegiance]" with the State Department.

GLC01896.082

1865/11/18

Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875

Document signed

Title: [Bank exchange notes]

Bank exchange notes (numbered--2 and 3 respectively), each detailing a payment to Edward R. Archer the sum of "Eighteen pounds Seven Shillings and Sixpence Sterling," from the account of "Messrs. Baring Bros. Co." of London. First National Bank.

GLC01896.083

1866/12/20

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to friend Paddon

Requesting information about the process of pressing and refining the surplus coal at the Tredegar Iron Works into a saleable product for steamers through compression into blocks that burn longer and produce more steam than unrefined bituminous coal. Archer also gives Paddon information on mutual acquaintances within associated with the Virginia Volunteer Navy. Letter also contains the interesting contention that the spirit of rivalry between North and South has grown sharper since the end of the war and that far from "harmonizing," relations between the two sections are "as mixing oil with…

GLC01896.084

1865/01/13

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at Franklin, Tennessee. Writes that he hopes to get a furlough.

GLC02715.116

1861-1865 circa

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman and his sister Ruth

Brief note to his mother and sister. Not dated. "Signed Francis G. Blackman, Washington D.C., Company K 7 Reg CV." Written in pencil.

GLC02159.20

February 20, 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Writes, "...Please do not let one secession thought enter your heart for not for the world would i have you entertain one Secession principle... think of the stain that Rests on the second and third generation of the tories of the Revolution, and you will find that in after years the same stain will Rest on the children of the traitors now in the country we are not fighting to set darkeys free if they would make that the issue the army of the Potomac would Be Broke up Before two weeks, Dear Lile i am a stiffer Democrat now i think than i was when i…

GLC02155.035

11 November [1861]

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...I never knew what it was to go hungy till I come here...I was on the sick list when we got here but I shouldered my gun and marched with the Regiment...we have had one meal of bull soup, we slept in the sand 3 nights all I had to eat in 30 hours was 1/2 pint of rice." "...10 guns boats but we did not get but one of the boats...the Rebel's genarl was kild and then the rest run and flung their things away...we did at Bull Run..." No year on letter.

GLC02159.01

24 April [1865]

Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..." Mentions some Confederate soldiers [Johnnies] that scouts apprehended. 100,000 dollars was found on one and 5,000 dollars on another. The scouts killed him. On stationary of the U.S. Christian Commission.

GLC02159.19

March 31, 1865

Birmingham, Thomas, fl. 1865

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of clothing camp and garrison equipage

Invoice of equipment ransferred from Lieutenant Alva Z. Rogers to Lieutenant Heber Painter.

GLC02016.134

February 20, 1863

Amsden, Edward W., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousin Lill

Written on stationary labeled "Head-Quarters Fourteenth Army Corps, Department of the Cumberland, Office Chief of Police."

GLC02156.09

1864-1865 ca.

Barr & Young (photographer)

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte-de-visite of Osband Emory]

Signed as Col., 3rd US Col Cavalry. CDV, Barr & Young, Vicksburg imprint. Osband entered service as became colonel of the newly organized 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry in February, 1864. He was brevetted brigadier general for "gallant and meritorious service" in October, 1864.

GLC09349