February 26, 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 49 (February 26, 1862)]

Arrival of a Flag of Truce, Message of President Jefferson Davis, The Roanoke Island Captures.

GLC05959.56.107

February 17, 1884

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George E. Welles

Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, writes "I will do what I can to aid in the passage of the bill you refer to for the benefit of Genl Hunt, who deserves the relief proposed by that bill. I know his history very well. I think great injustice has been done by our government to many of those old officers who have devoted their lives in sustaining the integrity of the army and submitting to whatever sacrifices came." Thanks Welles, which he spells as "Wells," for his expressions of friendship. Keifer possibly referred to a bill that would grant Henry Jackson Hunt the rank of…

GLC02382.134

21 September [1871]

Drum, Richard Coulter, 1825-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Year inferred from content. Drum, who had served as an assistant adjutant general during the Civil War, discusses a financial matter. Mentions Mrs. Cooper and General C. (possibly General Samuel Cooper and his wife Sarah).

GLC02382.114

February 16, 1863

Hale, E.J., 1802-1880

Newspaper

Title: Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2385 (February 16, 1863)]

Proclamation by Governor Vance, Sovereignty of the States, Right of Secession, Report on Fight at Fort Donelson in the North.

GLC05959.34.11

1875 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Winfield S. Hancock]

Photograph of Union General Winfield Scott Hancock. Mounted on cardboard.

GLC06350.02

Febraury 23, 1778

Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. French

Hillegas inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).

GLC01412.23.02

February 7, 1761

Crittenden, James, fl. 1761

Document signed

Title: [Confirms that John Lorimer is qualified to serve as a surgeon in the British military]

Crittenden signs as a witness, stating "These are to Certify All whom it may Concern that at a Court of Examiners of the Surgeon's Company held at their Theatre in the Old Baily London the 5th day of Feb. 1 Inst. Mr. John Lorimer was then Examined and being found well qualified to serve as Surgeon to any Regiment in His Majesty's service...."

GLC01450.807.04.03

February 16, 1788

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.

GLC02549.40

1864 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Carte-de-visite of Colored Soldiers]

Depicting the 64th U.S. Colored Infantry in camp with cannons at Palymra Bend.

GLC09018

February 7, 1778

Martinica, Dominica, fl. 1777-1778

Document signed

Title: [Legal document of privateer from Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida claiming enslaved people]

One document countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood of the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida dated February 7, 1778. Signed with an "X" as the mark of Lieutenant Dominica Martinico. Document states that Martinico, the commander of the privateer schooner "Recovery," had taken several schooners off the coast of South Carolina during a cruise. Two of these schooners, the "Betsey" and "Grace," held enslaved people. Probably written in St. Augustine.

GLC01411.01

February 6, 1883

Farnsworth, John G., 1832-1895

Printed document signed

Title: [Lucius T. Stanley certificate of Civil War service]

Signed by Adjutant General Farnsworth and countersigned by the Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Partially printed document sent to Stanley by the New York Adjutant General's Office by his request (see GLC02710.46.01). The filled in blanks describe Stanley's enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Numbered 281.

GLC02710.46.02

February 26, 1862

A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,096 (February 26, 1862)]

Memphis Not Yet Occupied, General Price & McCulloch Preparing for Battle, Message of President Jefferson Davis.

GLC05959.37.07

February 6, 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 15 (February 6, 1863)]

Rumors of Peace, Battle near Suffolk, Virginia, The Blockade.

GLC05959.41.10

February 27, 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 18 (February 27, 1863)]

French Troops in mexican Capital, Renewal of Bombardment of Richmond, Rosecrans Again Advancing.

GLC05959.41.12

February 7, 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 675 (February 7, 1863)]

Impending Anarchy in the North, Address of General Hooker on Assuming Command, Impressions of an English Correspondent on the Campaign in Virginia, The War on the Ocean.

GLC05959.44.27

February 6, 1864

Brown, Jesse, 1844-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Tells them never to let Jed enlist, even if a high sum of money is offered. "Helth is worth more than money." Describes the effects of the war on him physically: "only 22 years from my looks you would say I was 40." Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.04

February 17, 1868

Manuscript document signed

Title: to H. B. Anthony

"The undersigned request that a meeting of republican Senators be called for to consider pending political questions." Relating to impeachment proceedings of President Andrew Johnson, signed by W. P. Fessenden and 28 other Senators.

GLC09037

1775[8]

Document

Title: [Massachusetts Militia Return]

Return or account of a militia and their armaments. Partially printed with a manuscript accomplishment, possibly by Capt Jonathan Rice, Sudbury, Massachusetts, dated in text 5 July 1775, with orders on verso from Colonel Ezekiel How, dated 26 October 1778[?].

GLC09045

February 6, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 205, whole no. 3823 (February 6, 1865)]

Description of capture of Fort Fisher, Attack on Wilmington.

GLC05959.54.29

February 17, 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 210, whole no. 4828 (February 17, 1865)]

From General Early's Army, sherman advancing on Charleston.

GLC05959.54.32

circa February 27, 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Notes regarding claims of officers]

States the two commissioned officers should produce evidence that a claimant was wounded in the service of the United States. Says the evidence needs to include the time and object of the expedition the officer was on as well as the name of the commanding officer. Also, two respectable physicians should certify the claimant's situation. This evidence needs to be heard in an open court. Notes the Secretary of War is authorized to deal with each situation and that fraud cases are to be heard before the House of Representatives. Date written in a different hand with a black pen.

GLC02437.05837

February 27, 1796

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript letter

Title: [Resolve of the General Court of Massachusetts]

Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court and the Governor, Samuel Adams, to investigate and discover "disorderly and evil disposed persons" planning to take up arms and cause destruction as part of a rebellion in certain counties (likely referring to counties on which Knox had land; Knox asked the Governor for help and protection from these people in GLC02437.06630). Offers a reward for the apprehension and bringing to justice of any of the offenders, including Samuel Ely. Signed by Phillips, as President; Samuel Adams, as Governor; Edward H. Robbins; and one other party whose name is…

GLC02437.06641

February 27, 1796

Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802

Manuscript document

Title: [Committee report on petition of Henry Jackson]

Report describes an earlier agreement Henry Jackson and Royal Flint made with the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, specifying which lands they purchased. Explains that Jackson petitioned the committee to reduce the amount of land he is buying. Authorizes Jackson and the committee to make a new contract. Signed by Samuel Phillips, as President (perhaps of the Committee), as well as Edward H. Robbins.

GLC02437.06642

February 17, 1783

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Manuscript document

Title: [Provision return of Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by Dudley Mercer, Quartermaster [at West Point?], confirming receipt of rations.

GLC02437.10094

February 16, 1865

Coleman, Henry, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Dear Friend Joseph." Reports on the growth of his pets. Informs Joseph that Joseph's brother Grier has four nice sheep. Says a neighbor died of consumption. Letter appears to be written by a very young boy.

GLC03523.10.160