25 February 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Encloses of draft of a thank you letter to Miss Greene. Thanks her for the glass and says that he is sure that no one can possibly understand how much the soldiers appreciate remembrances of home. Expresses a commitment to "crush this wicked rebellion and hasten the time when we once more return to dear old Connecticut." Describes seeing a review of the 9th Corps. Writes "I truly think the Connecticut brigade surpasses all others in marching and general appearance." Mentions that he would like to invite George to visit once he has a wall tent.

GLC03603.198

2 March 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that he has a wall tent to himself and gives directions for George to come for a visit.

GLC03603.199

4 March 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes that George should bring a knife and fork with him on his visit. Mentions seeing Kate Lott of New London at the review. Says that he doesn't "think the army is any place for ladies to visit and I should prefer to have all my lady friends stay a great way off." Writes that he believes that General Burnside will once again be in charge of the 9th Corps.

GLC03603.200

6 March 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

He writes on his way back to camp after a visit home. He is traveling by rail and ferry and writes about leaving his scarf on-board the train. Written "All Along Shore."

GLC03603.201

7 March 1863

Coit, George O., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Morgan Coit

Lets his brother know that he anticipates arriving at Fort Monroe on Tuesday morning. Writes that he has stayed with their Uncle William in Brooklyn, New York.

GLC03603.202

7 March 1863

Coit, George O., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and brother

Describes the smoothness of the New Jersey Railroad ride as a byproduct of the flat and uninteresting country. He is on his way to visit his brother, Charles, and suggests that his mother and sister follow suit. He describes attending a Union meeting at Cooper Institute with Mr. Edwards while in New York. The speaker, Colonel Baird of Brooklyn, addressed a large crowd who were very excited by the strong Union/abolitionist sentiment. He also describes seeing a play and eating oysters with his uncle.

GLC03603.203

9 March 1863

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his family

Writes in anticipation of his brother's arrival. Hopes that they will have another large review while his brother is present. He writes that he really enjoyed an article that his mother has sent to him: "How a free people conduct a long war" by Charles J. Stills. He closes the letter with a note about seeing his brother on the dock, grinning as he comes to pick him up.

GLC03603.204

9 March 1863

Coit, George O., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and sister

Describes the camp and goes into great detail about the Division Guard Mounting. Notes his feeling of pride at seeing the 8th Regiment's bullet-pierced flag and describes "Charlie's" daily duties.

GLC03603.205

9 March 1863

Coit, George O., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and sister

Writes of meeting various Norwich acquaintances he has been seeing in the camp and attending church services.

GLC03603.206

11 March 1863

Coit, George O., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother and sister

Describes camp life and goes into detail about the meals that he has eaten. Remarks on the good spirits of the men in the camp and says that Captian Hoyt has offered to lend Charles and George horses so that they can ride to all the different camps.

GLC03603.207

23 January 1822

Kirkland, John T., 1770-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Kirkland, writing as President of Harvard University, sends Hobart a memorial to Congress (not included) made by the Harvard Corporation "united with other institutions" related to "the importation of books."

GLC06313.04.144

30 January 1822

Lincoln, Rufus, 1751-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes about his petition to Congress for support due to him for eight years military service and time as a prisoner of war during the American Revolution. Comments on his economic hardship and previous rejections of his petitions.

GLC06313.04.145

31 January 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses and endorses the Mackerel Fishery bill then before the Congress, which Samson had worked on when he was a congressman.

GLC06313.04.146

1870 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of John Alexander Logan and his family]

Depicts Logan, his wife Mary, and his children Mary Elizabeth "Dollie," and John Alexander Logan, Jr. A note on verso, written in pen, indicates that this photo was taken when John Logan, Jr., was five years old (1870). Remarkably clear, depicting the family seated together. Possibly created in Washington, D.C.

GLC03975.02

27 February 1863

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Valentine Baxter Horton

General Pope, commander of the Department of the Northwest, writes to father-in-law. Notes that his mother's health is better than it has been for the past two years. States, "I find the whole public mind in the West possessed with the belief that I am to command at Vicksburg and many of the papers are loudly advertizing it." Notes that the Chicago Tribune and the Missouri Democrat have both reported on his possible command. Mentions Fremont and Sigel (possibly Generals John C. Fremont, former commander of the Department of the West, and Franz Sigel). Writes, "...I would much regret…

GLC04385.01

18 May 1863

Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Meade

Pennsylvania governor Curtin responds to a letter from Major General Meade, commander of the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac. Defends himself, saying that he did not intend to make General Cadwalader think that Meade had lost all confidence in General Hooker, commander of the Army of the Potomac. Notes that he was cautious to express his opinions when recently visiting Washington, D.C. Written on Pennsylvania Executive Chamber stationery. Autograph endorsement signed by General George G. Meade on second page.

GLC04385.02

1910

Printed document

Title: Lincoln Said Women Should Vote

Washington woman suffrage poster, featuring Abraham Lincoln's quote, "I go for all sharing the priviledges of government who assist in bearing its burdens, by no means excluding women."

GLC09103

12 November 1811

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Lengthy discussion of virtue and politics, reflecting on "slander" from his opponents. Tacitus' adage: "Posterity gives to every man his true honor," " has some Truth in it... but it is by no means an universal Aphorism; nor do I believe it to be generally true. You seem to think that Integrity is less envied than Talents... To be sure, honest Men have been satyrized, ridiculed, calumniated, belied. Sometimes the Lies have stuck, sometimes not... Who has destroyed these villainous effusions of alarmed Ambition? Not the Friends of Liberty surely; they never had the Power... That…

GLC09107

7 April 1863

David, T. B. A., fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from David, the Assistant Superintendent of the telegraph office. States he cannot comply with Scammon's wishes and that a Mr. Thomas can do all the work at the post. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.221

13 April 1863

Sloan, Alexander A., 1838-?

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Sloan, a private in Co. D., 34th Ohio Infantry. Informs him of a young girl caught at Fayette, West Virginia dressed in Zouave clothing. She told a woman at the 91st military hospital that she was spy sent from Princeton, West Virginia and was paid $100 for every trip, this being her fourth. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.222

5 April 1863

Hasting, Russell, 1835-1904

Manuscript telegram

Title: to James L. Botsford

Telegram to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from Lieutenant Hastings of the 23rd Ohio. Reports that three companies of Confederate General Albert Gallatin Jenkins's troops were seen at Trouts Hill, two were wounded. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.223

16 April 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Paxton of the 2nd [West] cavalry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. States he will be ready to march in the morning with 250 men. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Written in Camp Piatt.

GLC02414.224

17 March 1863

Scammon, J. Young, fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating that he has heard General Scammon is confirmed. Says that the NY Tribune printed the same information. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.225

20 August 1862

Wilson, James Grant, 1832-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Schofield

Has received desired information, but wishes to know the recipients full name. "Your very complete sketch came to hand this morning and contains all the information desired with the single exception of your full name, which you will oblige me by sending by return of mail." John M. Schofield boldly signs on the verso.o.

GLC03477.07

5 December 1865

Morey, Rueben Jr., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washburn

From the father of Charles C. Morey to a "Sir Washburn." Includes a response from H. B. Bradley, a clerk in Adjutant General's office, to Rueben Morey, on page two. Morey inquires as to the whereabouts of his son's belongings, including his trunk, sword and other items, and the whereabouts of Captain Ballou.

GLC03523.18.59