circa 1863

Sketch

Title: [Map of the Mississippi River depicting fleet and fort positions near Vicksburg]

Possibly created by Evelyn Kelsey, who completed an accompanying sketch aboard a steamer on the Mississippi River. Depicts the position of the fleets of Union General David G. Farragut and Foot (possibly Andrew Hull Foote). Indicates the location of rebel boats and batteries, ditches, and forests surrounding the river. Drawn in pencil. Handwritten captions indicate that this drawing portrays an area of the Mississippi south of Vicksburg. Pencil text on the back of this document appears to be unrelated to the sketch.

GLC05555.03

27 July 1871

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jehu Glancy Jones

Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, discusses party politics with Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania. States "I thank you for your kind solicitude concerning my health, but fancy that its restoration is of very little importance to our country. The interest I take in political matters is not great, and not at all personal. I am gratified to see Democratic party resuming its old position ..."

GLC05677.05

22 December 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, discusses recent personal events and reconstruction with his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Reports that he will soon begin working at the Office of the Treasury in Savannah. States that on his way to Savannah (from an unspecified location), he travelled with General Donaldson and Donaldson's wife. Relays seeing General Davis Tillson, the Assistant Commissioner for the United States Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. States that Tillson seeks to transfer his headquarters to Savannah, and that he "is…

GLC05732.01

13 September 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a mare from Captain Seeley. States that upon buying the mare, Seeley issued a receipt stating that the mare had never been in the possession of the United States Government, but that a Government brand appeared on the horse after she shed her hair. Offers to sell her to Levassor at a price Levassor sets. Reports "I have been running about at…

GLC05732.02

14 October 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, thanks his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for a fifty dollar check. Encloses a receipt (not included). Reports that he intends to travel to Georgia, and discusses a recent hunting and fishing excursion. Inquires as to the health of Charlie (possibly a family member). States that he received letters from General Davis Tillson and his father, both in Augusta, Georgia. Referring to a woman he calls "the widow," states "she is soon to be married ... I shall go down to Georgia try to make money and give up all thoughts of ever…

GLC05732.03

January 30, 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, a marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War informs his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) of his investment in turpentine and rosin production. Reports that his employer purchased 8400 acres of land south west of Savannah for turpentine manufacture, and that a member of the firm "manages the negroes better than anyone I have seen ... labor will not cost us as much as the interest on the money which would have been invested in them ... they work faithfully are happy and dance almost every night." Declares that "Northern men are coming down here and investing…

GLC05732.04

9 July 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War writes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) in Covington, Kentucky. Describes a recent sailing expedition, and informs Levassor that General Davis Tillson is visiting Savannah. Discusses the activities of mutual acquaintances and expresses his intention to visit the Cincinnati, Ohio area. States that his father and brother are engaged in the business of planting an unspecified crop.

GLC05732.05

7 October 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, a Marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War apologizes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for tardy correspondence and for being unable to visit in autumn. States that since one of his partners in a turpentine and rosin manufacturing firm mismanaged affairs, he assumed responsibility for 2/3 of the 10,000 acre pine tree forest and plans to travel to the manufacturing site to supervise business. Informs Levassor of rampant illness in Savannah, stating "The cholera has been quite bad here among the blacks and a few cases among the whites." States that…

GLC05732.06

19 April 1861

Evans, W. L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Achsah M. Level

Discusses the Civil War with Level, stating "I have nothing of importance to write. onley the disturbance in our contry which is caused by the hot headed Northerans. who are working every day contrary to their own welfair if they only know it. but let them go it. we have as meny brave men as they have ..." Reports that he does not wish to quit school and go to war, but will join a local company if necessary. States "our hilth is very good. and we are as ugly as ever ... " Signs the letter as "your unworthy friend." Written in Summerfield, (possibly North Carolina or Louisiana).…

GLC06452.05.01

1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: [W. L. Evans]

Possibly a carte de visite of Evans, a Civil War soldier. Accompanied by a letter from Evans to Achsah Level dated 19 April 1861 (GLC06452.05.01).

GLC06452.05.02

28 August 1864

Yorke, J.P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M. A. Hazen

Yorke, a soldier, replies to a letter from Hazen, a reverend in Plymouth, New Hampshire. Discusses the death of Amanda, (possibly his wife), stating "It seems at times, the world looks so dark & dreary, to me, that I have nothing for which to live. Yet I know that it is not right, to fact, thus, I have something for which to live. My country calls & calls ..."

GLC06452.05.03

20 February 1865

Holabird, Samuel B., 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G. A. Pierce

Colonel Holabird, Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Louisiana, informs Colonel Pierce (possibly an inspector in the Department of the Quartermaster) that "The officer who superintended & made the sales of Cotton called for by you is imprisoned & his papers are under seizure." Written on Office of the Chief Quarter-Master for the Department of the Gulf stationery.

GLC06452.05.04

February 23, 1865

Thomas, A. J., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Bond regarding Bronson's response to Abraham Lincoln's call for volunteers]

Bronson citizens indemnify township trustees "to the amount of 2700 dollars against any loss, upon their issuing their bonds for the same amount for the purpose of procuring volunteers to fill the Quota of the Township under the late call of under the late call of the President of the United States ... " Signed by Thomas and 86 other members of Bronson Township. This document is torn in several places, and is in extremely fragile condition. Docketed in pencil.

GLC06452.05.05

circa 1864

Ephemera

Title: [Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors]

Cryptic document docketed with the initials of Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors, described as a "banded organization." States, "This paper, being an exposure of the designs of rebel refugees from the South, banded for plunder and murder in the North, is placed in your hands for your protection in case of attack. Should they know of your or my possession of such information, the consequences might be fatal."

GLC06452.05.06

circa 1864

Ephemera

Title: [Ticket for "The War for the Union"]

Admits one school scholar to "Brady & Gardner's Gorgeous Tableaux of 'The War for the Union,' " (a photography exhibition compiled by noted Civil War photographers Alexander Gardner and Mathew Brady). Contains positive quotations reviewing the exhibition offered by Generals George(sic) A. Butterfield and Nathaniel Prentiss Banks.

GLC06452.05.07

February 15, 1865

Gillespie, A. J., fl. 1862-1865

Document signed

Title: [Receipt regarding an act passed 13 August 1864 in Mississippi for the relief of families of soldiers]

Gillespie, State Auditor of Mississippi from 1862 to 1865, notifies the Treasurer of Attala County of the distribution of $242,185 to fulfill an act for the relief of families of soldiers. The bottom half of this document includes an auditor's receipt, dated 13 March 1865. Contains a handwritten note by J. D. Sallis, clerk of the Attala County Probate Court, and a receipt certifying that R. B. Webb, Treasurer of Attala County, has submitted bond as required by an act better to provide for the families of soldiers, passed 2 December 1863. This note is also signed by Webb. Written on…

GLC08433.01

1 May 1864

J.T., Paterson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1864

Document

Title: [Mississippi State twenty five cent note]

Includes the facsimile signature of A. J. Gillespie, State Auditor of Mississippi from 1862 to 1865. The note states "twenty five cents in current money when the sum of Ten Dollars is presented." Printed in Georgia by J. T. Paterson & Co.

GLC08433.02

22 October 1862

Delarue, W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. M. Sloan

Expresses relief at Mrs. Sloan's safe arrival in St. Louis, Missouri, stating "It is no small 'Job' to travel such long distances with a large family of small children & having no father to protect them." Inquires regarding a life insurance policy Sloan owed him following the death of Mr. Sloan. States "Your negroes have taken Mr. Lincoln's advice, they are independent for the present & will be for the future if the emancipation is not stayed." Discusses mutual acquaintances. States "You are correctly informed of my having gone into business again. Idleness was nearly killing me…

GLC08483.01

November 1, 1864

Taylor, D. A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Butler

Discusses the 1864 Presidential election with Butler (possibly a captain in the Army of the Potomac). States "You ask for whom I am going to vote Lincoln & Governor Fenton in fact the whole Republican Ticket And all your friends as well as myself Hope you will do the same ... I think the Election is going for Lincoln but we want every vote we can get for him so as to make his majority so large that if all the votes from states that send no votes are not represented in the Electoral College were counted against him he still would have a Majority."

GLC08483.02

8 October 1863

Hagans, Lucian A., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Hagans, Secretary of the Commonwealth for the Reorganized Government of Virginia, discusses the admission of Jefferson County into the State of West Virginia. Informs Koonce that "Although an officer of the State of Virginia, yet I think Jefferson should be included in the new State, because of the liberality of its Constitution, identity of interest with West Virginia, and because its admission would bring the B. T. O. R. R. within the jurisdiction of the States of Maryland and West Virginia." Reports that the vote of Jefferson County has been certified by West Virginia Governor Francis…

GLC08606.01

January 20, 1865

Young, D.J., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Acknowledges receipt of a letter informing him of a time extension allowed for county officers by the West Virginia Legislature to qualify for an unspecified position. Discusses the removal of a Judge (possibly from Harper's Ferry) from office. Instructs Koosis to "Be particular to see that when we have another election, that the necessary oath of loyalty be applied to every person, who offers to vote." Discusses possible relocation of the Jefferson County Seat to Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

GLC08606.02

7 November 1865

Fosset, A., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Certified statement of returns for a Jefferson County, West Virginia election]

Fossett signs as President of the Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County, and John T. Hewitt signs as clerk. Fossett and Hewitt certify that in the 26 October 1865 election (possibly held to select county members to serve in the West Virginia State House of Delegates), George Koonce received 347 votes, Charles H. McCurdy received 345 votes, Solomon Yantis received 189 votes, and Hiram Shaull received 92 votes.

GLC08606.03

12 October 1869

Stubbs, C.E., fl. 1867-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Stubbs discusses local politics, stating that John R. Haun, newly appointed to the Board of Registration, can not agree with Frazeur, also on the board, thus Frazeur should be removed and L. I. Etchison (possibly Lorenzo Etchison) should be appointed in his place. Instructs Koonce to send Etchison's commission in the mail 13 October 1869. Includes a note written at the bottom of the page by Judge Thomas Chapline, also in approval of Etchison's appointment. Chapline instructs Koonce to transmit Ethchison's commission to G. W. Chase.

GLC08606.04

circa 1869

Young, Samuel, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Young, referring to James Clark McGrew, states "a large number of the Republicans of our District, are determined not to support McGrew for Congress, & ... will remain independent ... " Hopes that Koonce will endorse an independent candidate, and wishes to inform Koonce of the platform and candidates local Republicans support. States "Many of the Republicans think it is time to check mate McGrew's family, benefactions & favoritism." Informs Koonce he will be visiting Republicans at Martinsburg, New Creek, and other locations in West Virginia.

GLC08606.05

10 September 1870

Stevenson, William Erskine, 1820-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Stevenson, Governor of Virginia, poses questions regarding the condition of the Board of Registration (possibly of Jefferson County). Asks, "Are you sure Mr. Roderick is not having persons registered who gave voluntary aid to the Rebellions? I have received statements from quite a number of Republicans besides those you have named that the Registrars at least have registered very many persons who are not qualified voters under the law, and that there is great danger that the Board will allow the names to remain on the lists." Refers to the recent death of Judge Thomas Chapline. Informs…

GLC08606.06