August 17, 1862

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bragg

Draft of a letter defending General Braxton Bragg (he had been criticized for his leadership in the campaign in Kentucky earlier that year). Written in response to an article his correspondent send about Bragg. Davis wrote the draft on the address leaf of another letter (not present) docketed received on 24 August from John Bragg (Braxton's brother), who is likely his correspondent. Signed with initials. Contains several pencil revisions.

GLC03384.01

13 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. States that he cannot get enough information about mill privileges and navigation on the New River. "At Richmond there is a fall of 8 to 12 feet - at other points there are falls which have always been Supposed to prevent all navigation, but 'impossible' is a hard word. I wouldn't speak it on my meagre information. I can say very difficult and dangerous."

GLC03385

20 July 1870

Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert Bierstadt

General Sheridan forwards a book (not included) of Indian illustrations supposedly found in Black Kettle's tent after Custer's 1868 victory over him "on the Washita in the Indian Country." The book illustrated the "heroic deeds of Black Kettle & his band, or at least some of his Warriors."

GLC03386

22 June 1863

Birney, David Bell, 1825-1864

Document signed

Title: Daily memoranda for information of the major general commanding.

Lists communications and dates from headquarters to the 3rd corps. Also lists marching activity and nearby attacks.

GLC03387

1863 ca.

Nichols & Brothers

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of William S. Rosecrans]

signed as Major General, by Nichols & Brothers

GLC03388

1863 ca.

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of Philip S. Cooke]

Signed on mount.

GLC03389

11 July 1833

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Writes about Democratic party politics in Connecticut. Discusses an article that accuses the members of the Convention of "procuring their own nominations," and of "incapacity and knavery." Welles believes the article was written by Noah A. Phelps but Phelps denies it. "I know his writings as well as I do his countenance, and I will forfeit everything I am worth if he is not the author. Yet he writes me very gravely that he is not - this is only aggravating the insult." Goes on to say these attacks will not benefit the Democratic Party politically. Believes that their is only one man…

GLC03390.01

12 December 1833

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S. Holabird

Welles discusses the appointment of District Attorney for the State of Connecticut. States that Asa Child's term has expired, and "Many of our friends are decidedly opposed to his re-appointment and there are, I believe, very few in his favor... I have very little confidence in him... It is... notorious that he has played a double game as a politician..." About the new appointment, states "I have long been dissatisfied with the policy of turning out one poor devil, to make a place for one that is no better." States that the District of Litchfield must elect a democrat to congress, and it…

GLC03390.02

1868

Read, Thomas Buchanan, 1822-1872

Autograph quotation signed

Title: Sheridan's ride

Read's famous poem "Sheridan's Ride" written out in full in his own hand. Contains a portrait photograph of the author attached to the last page. The pages are bound, with a cover attached.

GLC03391

28 April 1863- 6 May 1863

Moore, Alexander, fl. 1863

Manuscript

Title: [Report regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville]

Moore writes as aide-de-camp to Union General Joseph Hooker, who commanded forces at Chancellorsville. Reports troop movements, the repair and creation of roads, weather, and military skirmishes. Mentions the names of some participating commanders, including Hooker, Winfield Scott Hancock, and Darius Nash Couch. Written in Headquarters Second Army Corps stationery.

GLC03392

1861-1865 ca.

Leonard, Samuel H., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Samuel H. Leonard, field and staff, 13th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

Leonard was a Colonel in the 13th Mass. Vols. Contains 50 wartime letters and 12 postwar documents, as well as 1 card and 2 envelopes.

GLC03393

1861-1908

Lakeman, John R., fl. 1861-1908

Header Record

Title: [Collection of John R. Lakeman, 23rd regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

Most letters are focused on New Berne, N.C. Lakeman served as a Lieut. in the 23rd Mass. Vols. Collection contains 61 documents, 43 envelopes, and two photographs. 44 letters have Civil War dates. 1 photograph in Photos, Size 1.

GLC03394

1865 ca.

Various

Header Record

Title: Cartes de visite, including one of Tucker and Charles Park

These are cartes de visite of Massachusetts officers: Charles E. Tucker (Capt. 44th Mass.) (signed by himself), Charles Park (44th Mass., signed), Capt. Charles Kendall (24th Mass. Vols.), Unidentified officer with folded arms, Group portrait of officers in the 44th Mass.

GLC03395

30 May 1864

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Rev. T. V. Moore re: crisis in southern affairs

Thanks Moore for a gift of wine and for his prayers. Lee offers sympathy for the capture of his sons. Of the wine, Lee writes "It was what the Surgeon thought I required...." Lee has signed twice, once in initials after the postscript.

GLC03398

9 May 1857

Abbott, Nehemiah, 1804-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Abbott, a Maine Representative, discusses the establishment of a Republican newspaper in Washington, D.C. Recommends George Melville Weston for the editorial position to Blair, former editor of The Globe, a Washington, D.C. newspaper.

GLC03209.02

January 13, 1845

Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Blair Lee

Is glad to hear of his daughters good health and remarks "I have got to that age now that I begin to live in my children - and of all my children most in you." Notes that "Congress is in a wordy war about Texas" and indicates his expectation that annexation will pass in some form. There is also speculation about what shape President James Polk's cabinet will take. Blair thinks it will be entirely new. Also writes that "The Calhoun & Tylerites are busy in their conspiracies against the Globe but I think they will all fail." Addressed to Mrs. Philip Lee. With William B. Lewis free…

GLC03209.05

09 July 1829

Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Reports on an upcoming duel between Sanders and Hawkins, begun when Hawkins was insulted that Sanders fired him, despite his mediocre performance. Hopes that Hawkins "gets a little hurt" in the duel, since he has acted so inappropriately. Says that Clay is "making himself ridiculous," and is weakly supported, while Jackson, "the old hero," is doing well.

GLC03209.10

21 March 1857

King, Preston, 1806-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Preston Blair

New York Senator King informs Blair, editor of the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Globe, that he could not withdraw a book Blair requested from the Library of Congress. States that he is unable to acquire the book in the United States and asks Blair if he should order a copy from England. Informs Blair that he gave family friend Mrs. Fremont a package for Miss Betty Blair, Francis' daughter.

GLC03209.11

1835/06/13

MacAlester, Charles, 1798-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Claims there are many people in Philadelphia who doubt both the compotence and honesty of Bank of the United States President Nicholas Biddle. Cites a specific example of a story about Biddle and President Andrew Jackson as proof of his falsehoods. The letter ends with the imperative "Destroy my letter as received."

GLC03209.13

28 May 1857

Morse, Freeman Harlow, 1807-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Preston Blair

Maine Representative Morse expresses approval regarding the establishment of a Republican newspaper in Washington, D.C. to Blair. Recommends as editor George Weston (possibly Augusta, Maine lawyer and author George Melville Weston) to Blair, who formerly served as editor of the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Globe. Informs Blair that Weston was the editor of a democratic state paper (The Augusta Age) in Maine.

GLC03209.15

January 31, 1845

Page, Thomas, fl. 1845

Letter signed

Title: to Francis Preston Blair

Page, (possibly Kentucky auditor Thomas S. Page), recommends James Green Hardy, Barren County Representative in the State Legislature James, for a position in the Post Office Department of Kentucky. Informs Blair, Republican Party Organizer and editor of the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Globe, that this recommendation is not "a mere complimentary letter, but one in good 'dead earnest.' "

GLC03209.16

25 March 1857

Washburn, Israel, 1813-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Preston Blair

Maine Representative Washburn writes to Blair, former editor of the Washington, D.C. newspaper The Globe. Recommends George M. Weston (possibly Augusta, Maine lawyer and author George Melville Weston) for the editorial position of a Republican newspaper Blair is organizing in Washington, D.C. States that Weston was chief editor of Democratic Maine newspaper The Augusta Age when "Democracy meant something besides slavery."

GLC03209.23

24 July 1837

Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Discusses the current scandal regarding the Washington Globe newspaper. Hopes that for the sake of the administration and the country, Blair does not succumb to the interests of the enemy. Discusses political gossip and seems to reassure Blair that his enemies' claims will be proven false.

GLC03209.24

8 March 1849

Yulee, David L., 1810-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Preston Blair

Florida Senator Yulee thanks Blair for two bags of corn. Blair was a Republican Party organizer and a former editor of the Washington, D.C. newspaper, The Globe.

GLC03209.26

12 July 1858

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William A. Winston

Sending "the three Negro men belonging to the estate of G. W. P. Custis, viz: Reuben, Parks & Edward, whom I wish you to hire in Virginia... for the year or a term of years, not exceeding 31 Decr 1862...." Lee asks that the men be kept in the vicinity but also notes "I do not wish these men returned here during the usual holy days...." Lee was executor for the estate of his father-in-law George Washington Parke Custis.

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