22 February 1862

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

He refers to the Sanitary Commission's pretentious movement, and complains about their nurses. Laments the fact that while he and the Army medical department do all the work, and the government pays all the costs, they receive all the criticism while the Sanitary Commission ends up with all the credit. "The world you see is very much given to humbuggery. Even benevolence sometimes assumes that shape. Allow me to say, however, that the people mean well and freely give their money – give it more freely than I ever knew the bogus chivalry of the south to do, with all their flings and sneers at…

GLC04195.03

18 April 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore Kelly

Lincoln and his wife have remained at the camp; they have gone riding, visited one of his hospitals, and reviewed the troops. They prepare to march soon. He was recently in Washington, where he had his photo taken. Written from the headquarters of the 5th Corps. Excerpt: "For five days last week we were all riding about with old Abe having reviews and all that kind of thing. Mrs. Lincoln was out every day also. He rested in one of my hospitals one day for a little while, and partook of cheese and crackers. While there 'he was reminded of a story he once heard,' whereupon he told a…

GLC04195.10

22 February 1864

Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Speech delivered to the Great Central Fair of Buffalo]

Former President Fillmore notes historic inventions and developments, such as the rail road, steam engine, and telegraph, that have shaped Buffalo since the city's 1832 Centennial Celebration. Refers to the farewell addresses of Presidents George Washington and Andrew Jackson to offer guidance during the tumultuous war era. Declares "much must be forgiven- if not forgotten- on both sides before this Union can ever be restored" (page seven). Expresses his wish to immediately conquer the Confederate army, then to unite North and South by restoring Southerners with their Constitutional rights…

GLC04884.02

1901

Kletzing, Henry F., 1850-?

Book

Title: Progress of a race or the remarkable advancement of the Afro-American...

Full title is: "Progress of a race or the remarkable advancement of the Afro-American from the bondage of slavery, ignorance and poverty to the freedom of citizenship, intelligence, affluence, honor and trust." Published by J. L. Nichols & Co. Co-authored by William Henry Crogman, a professor at Clark University in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes an introduction by Booker T. Washington, horticulturist and president of the Tuskegee Institute, who states that "while the authors record in these pages the progress of the Negro within the past generation, let us hope that when another quarter…

GLC06126.01

25 July 1780

Walker, John, 1744-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Weedon

George Washington is to be obeyed by the French troops as "Marshall of France," and American troops are to have command over French troops of equal rank. Discusses the size and movements of the French and British fleets. Also mentions General Anthony Wayne's failed attack at Bergen, "the Torries in Carolina," and the need for the Americans to be more aggressive.

GLC06500.03

June 10, 1862

Olmstead, Charles H., 1837-1926

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton

Olmstead, a Confederate officer who surrendered Fort Pulaski and was taken as a prisoner of war at Fort Columbus, writes to Union Secretary of War Stanton. Olmstead is concerned that the Union is violating the prisoner of war terms signed by General Quincy A. Gillmore and himself at the surrender. The surrender terms stated that the Confederate sick and wounded should be sent up to the Confederate lines. Olmstead has found out that instead of these sick and wounded men being allowed to return home, they were kept and arrangements were made for them to be exchanged for Federal prisoners in…

GLC00319.01

11 June 1862

Loomis, Gustavus, 1789-1872

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: to Lorenzo Thomas

Transmits correspondence from Confederate Colonel Charles H. Olmstead to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War (see GLC00319.01) concerning the alleged violation of the surrender terms of Fort Pulaski. Autograph endorsement signed by Major General David Hunter, 7 July 1862, from Hilton Head, South Carolina stating it was received 27 June 1862 and referred to Hunter for report on instructions from Stanton. Hunter then endorses the letter on 7 July 1862 from Hilton Head, South Carolina and states that, "The surrender of Fort Pulaski was unconditional. Capt. Gillmore had no authority from me to…

GLC00319.02

1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for soap and candles]

Receipt for John Holt for soap and candles. For the use of "Ct Lathrop Company." Signed by Morris as deputy quartermaster.

GLC01450.143.01

1777

Ely, John, 1737-1800

Manuscript document

Title: [List of mathmatical calculations]

Document contains a number of mathematical calculations and the words "Adam Shapley" and signed "Colo. Elys".

GLC01450.143.02

8 January 1777

Gates, Lebediah, fl. 1777

Manuscript document

Title: [Provision return]

Reads "A Provision Return of Capt Calkinses Company for Eleven Men. To the Comdg Lebediah Gates Sergent."

GLC01450.143.03

9 January 1777

Gates, Lebediah, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for eleven men in Captain Colking's company. Verso contains a crossed out receipt.

GLC01450.143.04

10 January 1777

Gates, Lebediah, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for eighteen men of Captain Colkin's company.

GLC01450.143.05

January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: A provision return of Colo John Ely Regt for January 11 & 12: 1777

Lists pounds of bread and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer.

GLC01450.143.06

13 January 1777

Gates, Lebediah, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Reads "A provision Return for 9 Men for Capt Colkine Company that fell in this Day for the Company."

GLC01450.143.07

14 January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for beef and bread]

Received "seven pound beef & seven pounds bread an allowance of seven men" in Justus Buck's regiment.

GLC01450.143.08

15 January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Reciept for a prisoner]

Requests that money be delivered to sergeant Chapman for various things, including a prisoner.

GLC01450.143.09

January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: A provision return of Colo John Ely's regiment for January 17: 18 & 19: 1777

Lists pounds of bread, pork, and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer. Dated January 17, 1777 - January 19, 1777.

GLC01450.143.10

18 January 1777

Morris, William, fl. 1777-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: A provision weekly return of Colo John Ely's Regt for January 18th 1777

Lists pounds of bread, pork, and beef provided to various officers in John Ely's regiment. Also lists number of men under each officer. Signed on verso. Note on verso states that Morris received the articles mentioned.

GLC01450.143.11

11 March 1777

Buck, Justus, 1726-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Reciept for bread]

Received thirty pounds bread for his company from "John Deshon Commissary."

GLC01450.143.12

11 March 1777

Chapman, Labeus, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for fifty men in captain Buck's company.

GLC01450.143.13

12 March 1777

Grant, Oliver, 1754-1832

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

A provision return for sixty-six men under captain Oliver Grant in colonel John Ely's regiment.

GLC01450.143.14

12 March 1777

Buck, Justus, 1726-1807

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for one hundred men.

GLC01450.143.15

13 March 1777

Gates, Lebediah, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for eighty men for captain Calkin's company.

GLC01450.143.16

13 March 1777

Nettleton, George, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for thirty nine men in Oliver Grant's company.

GLC01450.143.17

13 March 1777

Buck, Justus, 1726-1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Provision return]

Provision return for Captain Buck's company containing one hundred men. Signed on verso. Veros also reads "100 Beefe, 75 Pork."

GLC01450.143.18