24 June 1865

Augustin, D., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of amnesty]

Signed by Augustin as a United States Commissioner for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Also signed by Emmanuel Lebreton Deschapelles, who swears an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of the United States following the Civil War. Deschapelles vows to " ... faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves." Contains a five cent stamp. Torn along two creases.

GLC02943.01

6 June 1866

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Document signed

Title: [Statement regarding military possession of a Louisiana plantation]

Major General Sheridan, supervising reconstruction in Louisiana, attests that military authorities took possession of a plantation on the Mississippi River near Carrollton, Louisiana, circa 29 April 1862. Asserts that the plantation was returned to the ownership of Mrs. Lebreton Deschapelles on 1 April 1866. Contains a separate note, signed by Sheridan 8 June 1866, stating that no taxes should be collected for the period in which the plantation was held by the military. Written on Headquarters of the Military Division of the Gulf stationery. Slightly torn along several creases. Docketed…

GLC02943.02

20 October 1864

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Forwards to Nichols money to be invested and gives instructions specifying what companies in which to invest. Directs that he wants his funds invested, " ... as if I was sure of the permanency and good credit of the government, for my confidence in that result is unlimited." Ends by discussing war matters and states, "What brilliant news we are receiving; [Jefferson] Davis and [Union General George] McClellan will hardly be able to withstand many more such victories of the Republic. Let the tide of victory roll on in Virginia and Georgia and the rebels will hardly be able to defeat us in…

GLC03212.02

29 April 1865

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Discusses investments and mentions that he is not sure gold will remain at a high premium for long. Instructs him about what to invest and where. States that Lillie is improving from her illness and informs that he has sent money to cover the expenses. Hopes he will be able handle his own affairs soon as he feels he is taking advantage of Nichols.

GLC03212.03

2 June 1865

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Discusses investments and his financial affairs. Informs that he will invest $5000 in the Sycamore local mines and will be involved in the organization of the company. States he is currently receiving troops for muster out and final pay. Comments that he is very busy as 2,500 come each day and he expects 25,000 in total. On stationery printed with "Office Chief U. S. Must'g and Disb'g Officer, Western Division of Pennsylvania."

GLC03212.04

10 December 1866

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Discusses the payment of his life insurance policy and asks Nichols to settle payment. Sends a check for $25 for Nichols to retain until Lillie comes up. Postscript reads, "Office hours from 10 to 2." On stationery printed "U.S. Military Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Eastern Branch."

GLC03212.05

3 December 1867

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Sends a draft of $100 and instructs Nichols to pay his life insurance policy with it. Informs that Lillie has a cold that is affecting her eyes so she cannot write. Everyone else is in good health. Thanks him for shipping some items. Comments on the election in South Carolina and states that 70,000 votes have been cast for the Republican ticket which ensures the state for the party. On stationery printed "Headquarters Second Military District, Provost Marshal General's Office."

GLC03212.06

22 June 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Asks Nichols to update him on his financial obligations as he has realized he will need more money than he thought to furnish his house in Virginia. States that Lillie and Bessie are enjoying the new location. Invites him to visit during the summer. Postscript advises that he will be willing to give the land needed to widen Vassall Lane as long as the owner on the other side will give as well. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch, where Hincks was governor of the National Home for Disabled Volunteers after retiring from the army.

GLC03212.07

5 August 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Writes about his financial transactions. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.08

8 August 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Writes about his financial transactions. States he will send $300 at the end of the month. Remarks that he is glad John has sold his land agreeably and states that he hopes to return to his Cambridge, Massachusetts home someday. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.09

22 August 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Encloses a check for $300 (not present) and instructs Nichols to pay for his carriage and settle the bill. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.10

23 October 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Discusses the sale of two lots of land. Mentions what he offered and asks Nichols for his opinion. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.11

9 May 1874

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Sends a draft of $350 to be applied to his credit. Comments that he is so busy he cannot write about private matters. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Hincks was Deputy Governor and Treasurer. Begins spelling his name as Hincks, not Hinks.

GLC03212.12

8 December 1874

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Asks him to pay his life insurance bill to the John Hancock company. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.13

5 March 1875

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Encloses a draft, asks Nichols to pay his life insurance bill, and states that Lillie has a dentist bill to be paid by her mother. Mentions the weather. On stationery from the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

GLC03212.14

27 May 1861

Elmore, Edward Carrington, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Noble

Discusses the design of the Confederate currency and specifically mentions the place to be printed on it, instructing Noble not to use Montgomery, but use Richmond or leave the space blank for now as he does not know how long the Treasury will be in Richmond. Instructs him to order drafts of the currency. Comments on the Treasury's move to Richmond by stating, "I regret the move to Va very much & have heard nothing yet which I can consider a good reason for the move." Says that he would not have gone but he could not pass up a good salary. Written as Treasurer of the Confederate…

GLC03501.01

17 February 1864

Archer & Halpin (Richmond, VA)

Ephemera

Title: [Confederate States of America fifty cents paper currency note]

Signed in facsimile by Robert Tyler, as register and E.C. Elmore as the Treasurer of the Confederate States of America. No. 44502, engraved by Archer & Halpin, Richmond, Virginia.

GLC03501.02

1777-1778

Autograph document

Title: Advanced Corps

Complaints of the Advanced Corps over the implementation of the Articles of Convention after the Battle of Saratoga. Date inferred from other documents in this collection, which have similar complaints around the end of 1777. Place written inferred from the fact that prisoners of war from the Battle of Saratoga were sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts. They are angry about not being quartered by rank, their early curfew, and the inability to buy items like bread and milk from anyone other than the commissary. The Advanced Corps was an elite group in General John Burgoyne's army that was defeated…

GLC04764.41

1777-1778

Autograph document

Title: The Field Officers of the 9th Objections to the Parole

Field officers of the 9th Regiment of Foot sent their complaints against the implementation of the Articles of Convention after the Battle of Saratoga. Date inferred from other documents in this collection listing the complaints of other British units around the end of 1777. Place written inferred from the fact that the prisoners of war after Saratoga were sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Objections include: Officers and men not quartered agreeable to the Articles, that they do not receive wood, rations, or provisions, restrictions on the purchasing of items outside the commissary. Was…

GLC04764.42

16 December 1777

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Burgoyne

Written by Heath, as American commander of the district where the Convention Army was located. The Convention Army consisted of the British prisoners of war after the Battle of Saratoga. To General Burgoyne, the British commander, in captivity. Passes along information that the Continental Congress has passed a resolution saying the Convention Army can only leave from the port stipulated in the Articles of Convention, which was Boston.

GLC04764.43

4 January 1778-23 March 1778

Autograph document

Title: Collateral Correspondence relative to the Troops of the Convention

List of 15 letters, mostly to or from General John Burgoyne, sent and received involving the Convention Army, which consisted of captured British soldiers after the Battle of Saratoga. First two deal with Continental Congress's refusal to change embarkation port from Boston and others deal with matters of money, provisions, and transport from Boston. Was written near Cambridge, Massachusetts

GLC04764.44

3 January 1778

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Burgoyne

Letter in response to GLC04764.45. Written by Heath, the American General in charge of the district where the captured British Convention Army was based, to General Burgoyne, the commander of the British troops in the Convention Army. Gives permission to David Geddes, the acting paymaster, to travel to Rhode Island to procure funds for the army. Says Geddes needs to come to him to get a passport. Says it is improper for Burgoyne to have a man-of-war pick him up to be returned to England. Says a normal transport will work just as well as a man-of-war, which he does not want entering the harbor…

GLC04764.46

8 January 1778

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Heath

Marked No. 37. Written by Burgoyne as commander of the British forces in the captured Convention Army to Heath as American commander of the district where the Convention Army is located. References Heath's letter of that same day. Has no objection to the officer and Mr. Clarke giving the parole Heath requires. Is surprised Heath would ask about the "matter relating to the payment of accounts previous to embarkation." Says he cannot make a decision yet. Says he will delay giving an answer until the ships arrive. Says "I shall know what to demand and you will judge what you are to refuse."…

GLC04764.47

8 January 1778

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Burgoyne

Written by General Heath as commander of the district where the captured British Convention Army is located to General Burgoyne, the commander of the Convention Army. Says that Mr. Blodget has valid complaints against British soldiers demolishing three buildings and other property near Winter Hill. Says documents he has before him are convincing. Tells Burgoyne to "pay that attention to Mr. Blodget's Representation, which the Considerable Loss he has met with intitles him to." Trusts Burgoyne will redress the issue. Repair to the back page of the letter. Most of the address was lost in the…

GLC04764.48

9 January 1778

Heath, William, 1737-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Burgoyne

Written by General Heath as commander of the district where the captured British Convention Army is situated to General Burgoyne, commander of the Convention Army. Complains that British troops are guilty of abusive behavior toward the sentries and guards at Prospect Hill. Says they are repeatedly insulted and at times beat and disarmed. Claims soldiers are "disorderly in the extreme" and that there was singular incident last night, which has forced him to send a number of rioters to a prison ship. Says Burgoyne promised to uphold order among his troops when they arrived, and he wants him to…

GLC04764.49