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to Joseph Wheeler

Confederate General Longstreet informs General Wheeler "Your dispatch for Col Sorrel is received- I desire you to cross Little River in pursuit if you have a decided success at Marysville, or if you see the probabilities of ours by crossing. If the...

GLC02603

[Warrant to the Confederate Treasury Secretary to pay $4,850 in gold for "foreign intercourse"]

Partly printed document filled in by hand and signed by Benjamin as Confederate Secretary of State. Apparently intended for Confederate Agents in Europe.

GLC02604

to Andrew Jackson

Concerns the statements of Abbot Lawrence criticizing James Polk's treatment of enslaved people. General Pillow, formerly Polk's law partner, defends Polk. Attests that Polk inherited his enslaved people, treats them well, and has never...

GLC02605

[Affidavit of innocence]

Affidavit prepared for Tennessee Governor John Sevier as defendant in a case against Jenkin Whiteside. Co-signed by James Sevier as clerk that the contents of the affidavit were "sworn in Open Court." The case Jenkin Whiteside v. John Sevier revolved...

GLC02606

to L. S. Perley

Major General Pleasanton transmits his autograph with a letter taken from a Confederate post office to Perley, Chairman of the Autograph Committee of the Soldier's Aid Society of Northern Ohio, for a benefit fair. Informs Perley that "It always...

GLC02607

Items pertaining to the Union League of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [decimalized]

GLC02608

to Eugene Blackford

Confederate General Rodes thanks Major Blackford for a note and cake he sent through Captain Halsey. Writes that he arrived in Hanover Junction to protect Richmond, Virginia. Hopes "soon to be in my old place however with the Div: reassembled... I...

GLC02615

to Jefferson Davis

Signed by John Gallaher as an official copy (possibly John N. Gallaher, aide and assistant adjutant general to General Simon Bolivar Buckner). Preston writes to Confederate president Davis, recommending the appointment of Colonel Robert C. Trigg from...

GLC02616

to R. W. Southgate

Written by a soldier in the 12th Vermont Militia. Argues that soldiers generally oppose the emancipation of enslaved people. Mentions James Ewell Brown [Jeb] Stuart's Cavalry charge upon them but says it did not turn into anything as they were...

GLC02617

to Robert Morris

Major General Wayne discusses the campaign that led up to the Battle of Yorktown. Discusses forcing Lord Cornwallis to retreat, justifies his unorthodox tactics, and describes an amazing escape at the battle of Green Spring.

GLC02620

to Samuel Hodgdon

Knox, Secretary of War, instructs Quartermaster General Hodgdon to send food, including chocolate, port wine, sherry, and coffee, to the hospital department in Pittsburgh.

GLC02621

to Samuel Hodgdon

Sends a copy of a letter (not included) he sent to the Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and asks Hodgdon to comply its requests regarding public clothing from contractors for the present year. Signed as Secretary of War.

GLC02622

to unknown

Knox signs as Secretary of War. Writes "The want of instructions to Harleman was indeed an omission- No more stores are to be sent to Georgia at present. The returns of Clothing forwarded to the frontiers is enclosed. You will please to return it...

GLC02623

to Jefferson Davis

Confederate General Adams discusses a concentration of Union forces at Natchez, Vicksburg, and Memphis. Expects Davis, President of the Confederate States, to transfer troops from the Trans-Mississippi Department to Jackson, Mississippi. Discusses...

GLC02625

to Alonzo B. Noyes

Confederate Treasurer Elmore sends a list of 10 signatures that appear on Confederate Treasury notes. Clerically signed by James Simons on behalf of Elmore; with actual signatures of R.L. Delaney, C.C. Thayer, J. Ellett, Henry [Sparniak?], R. McRae...

GLC02628

to Gross

Discussing the "terrible battle" of Fredericksburg, which had occurred six days earlier. States that "Our troops behaved well." Also "My old Division true to prestige drove back the enemy and retook the lost ground & held it under Artillery &...

GLC02630.01

Position held by the 1st Divn. 3rd Corps After Having Repulsed the Enemy Decb. 13th 1862

Map sent with a letter written by Union General David B. Birney (see GLC02630.01). Shows the Union position on the battlefield at the Battle of Fredericksburg. Various picket lines, topographical features, and the locations of troops under generals...

GLC02630.02

Joint resolution, ratifying the amendment to the consitution of the United States abolishing slavery

Document of the eleventh General Assembly of the State of Iowa ratifying the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States which abolished slavery. The 13th Amendment resolution is quoted at the center of the document. Signed in ink by Iowa...

GLC02631

[Conclusion of letter to Brigadier General Henry Knox ] [incomplete]

Concluding portion of the letter including only the close and signature, stating, "Please to present my best respects to Mrs. Knox ... " With initialed postscript by Arnold, "A line from you at any time when you are at leisure will be very...

GLC02633

to John Hancock re: supporting a declaration of Independence

GLC02635

to Joseph Reed

Outlines the best positions for troops to defend the area, reports on Indian attack and scalping, and fears another attack.

GLC02636

Contract with state of Virginia to trade with Cherokee Indians

Signed by Greenway and Barclay McGhee as merchants contracting to trade with the Cherokee Indians

GLC02638

[Requirement to take an oath for public service]

Serving as Governor of the Missouri Territory, Clark discusses the requirement that oaths shall be taken, enabling individuals to serve in the post of Justice of the Peace and in other public offices. Appoints John Ruland Clark of Lincoln County to...

GLC02639

to Winfield Scott

General Jesup writes to General Scott to defend his military actions in Florida during the second Seminole War, which violated Scott's planned campaign. Written in a disrespectful tone, he remarks that "I am not a boy to be lectured by you."...

GLC02640

to Martin J. Townsend

Thanks Townsend and the people of Troy, New York, for their acknowledgments after the Battle of Buena Vista. Discusses the battle and Winfield Scott's negotiations with Santa Anna. Predicts any additional fighting will be with small guerrilla...

GLC02642