March 25, 1777

Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

Bowdoin requests assistance in writing a history of the present disputes. Reports the American people "continue spirited & determined." Complains "the English now in America seem to have lost all that humanity for which they were justly famed."

GLC01791.02

June 27, 1769

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sophronia

Draft of letter commenting on Sophronia's sentiments of public liberty. She looks forward to future correspondence and publications from America relative to the present dispute.

GLC01797.01.02

March 1, 1791

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mercy Otis Warren

Expresses thanks for her book (which she hasn't yet seen), Macaulay's comments on Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution: "it is a vehement and virulent attack on the French constitution and Legislature for I must tell you that we in general look with a very malignant eye on the progress which our enlightened neighbors are making towards political perfection the [sic] Government because it will oblige them to keep within some bounds of moderation towards their own subjects[.]" Macaulay adds: "I look with impatience for yr history of the American Revolution because I expect it will be…

GLC01800.06

circa 1863

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: Pencil sketch of Union position -- during Pickett's charge, July 3, 1863

Pencil sketch with ink notes showing positions of brigades and regiments during Battle of Gettysburg. Title is written in pencil on verso.

GLC02670.04

circa 1863

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Untitled pencil sketch of troops forming a line of battle]

Pencil sketch of troops forming a line possibly for a charge. Ink transfer of Bachelder's handwriting on verso suggests this was laid into the Gettysburg sketchbook GLC02670.01 against his signature.

GLC02670.05

circa 1862

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: Headquarters of Gen. Jas. H. Van Allen, military governor, Yorktown Va. May 17. 62

Pencil and watercolor sketch of a house. Title written in ink at bottom. On verso is written in an unknown hand, "Sketched by John B. Bachelder."

GLC02670.06

circa 1862-1863

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: Residence of Robert E. Lee used as headquarters of Gen. Magruder

Pencil and watercolor sketch of a house with horse and carriage in foreground. Title written in pencil at bottom. Note on verso, "Near Richmond Va." Magruder was a Confederate general. In reality, this image is not a picture of Robert E. Lee's home, Arlington, it was the home of Richard Decatur Lee, who was no relation to R.E. Lee. The house was called Lee Hall, built in 1850.

GLC02670.07

1 June 1780

Sartine, Antoine de, comte d'Alby, 1729-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Copie de la lettre ecrite par M de Sartine a M. le Cte de Grasse [in French]

Copy of a letter informing de Grasse that his orders are being transmitted. The instructions are listed in GLC04322.02. Expectes de Grasse to accept this command, assuming he is in good health.

GLC04322.01

8 June 1780

Sartine, Antoine de, comte d'Alby, 1729-1801

Manuscript document signed

Title: Memoire du Roi pour servir d'instruction particuliere a M. le Cte. de Grasse [in French]

Copy of orders sent to Admiral de Grasse. Orders state that he is to replace Comte de Guichen as the French naval commander. Also state that he is to remain in Newport, Rhode Island and protect the French squadron under Rochambeau. By the time de Grasse had received these orders he had already returned to France with Guichen. He quickly returned to America, and later played a vital role in the American victory at Yorktown. This copy was most likely intended to be distributed to de Grasse's subordinates.

GLC04322.02

31 August 1781

Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Monteil's retained copy of a letter discussing personal matters with de Grasse, and suggesting a subordinate for a promotion. Written just after the French fleet arrived in Virginia. Written on board Monteil's ship, the Languedoc, in the Chesapeake Bay.

GLC04322.03

13 October 1781

Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Complains about de Grasse rejecting his proposal for a detached action near Chesapeake Bay. Also complains of de Grasse's favoritism towards Admiral Bougainville during the Battle of the Virginia Capes. Charges that de Grasse is not aggressive enough against the English. This is Monteil's retained copy. Written on board Monteil's ship, the Languedoc, in the Chesapeake Bay.

GLC04322.04

14 October 1781

Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Rejects Monteil's complaints from a previous letter (GLC04322.04). Written on board de Grasse's ship, the Ville de Paris, in Chesapeake Bay.

GLC04322.05

15 December 1781

Vaughn, John Crawford, 1824-1875

Letter signed

Title: to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Discusses arrangements for Monteil to leave the fleet and the personnel changes this will entail. Written on board the Ville de Paris near "St. Lucie," the French name for Saint Lucia.

GLC04322.06

19 December 1781

Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henri César Marquis de Castellane Majastre [in French]

Monteil justifies the actions he has taken during his argument with Comte de Grasse. Complains about de Grasse's actions, especially at the Battle of Virginia Capes. Written on board the Ardent, the ship onto which Monteil was demoted, in the "Canal de Ste. Lucie." St. Lucie was the French name for St. Lucia.

GLC04322.07

January 23, 1782

Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788

Manuscript letter

Title: to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Responding to a letter from Monteil. Sarcastically informs Monteil that the he will command the Ardent and no other ship. Expresses surprise at Monteil's complaints. Denies Monteil's accusation that he intended to publicly humiliate him. Written the same day the French fleet set sail from Saint Kitts to engage Admiral Hood's fleet. The next day Monteil's failure to follow de Grasse's orders allowed Hood to outmaneuver de Grasse's fleet in what would later prove to be a pivotal action. Because of this maneuver, Hood would be able to join Admiral Rodney, and later defeat the French fleet…

GLC04322.08

February 15, 1782

Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Informs Monteil that he will not be allowed to command a ship other than the Ardent. Tells Monteil he can return to France as a passenger aboard another ship commanded by Admiral Barras if he would prefer. Written on board the Ville de Paris, near Saint Kitts.

GLC04322.09

February 15, 1782

Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, Comte de, 1722-1788

Manuscript letter

Title: to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Informs Monteil that he will not be allowed to command a ship other than the Ardent. Tells Monteil he can return to France as a passenger aboard another ship commanded by Admiral Barras if he would prefer. Written on board the Ville de Paris, near Saint Kitts. A retained copy identical to GLC04322.09.

GLC04322.10

1864

Object

Title: [Abraham Lincoln 1864 election campaign pin]

Small round pin with photo of Abraham Lincoln in center bordered with black fabric. Meant for the 1864 presidential election.

GLC05125.01

1864

Object

Title: [Pin with two American flags]

Stick pin with black knob at top. Attached to pin are two small cloth American flags and two ribbon tassels. Meant for the 1864 presidential election.

GLC05125.02

18 February 1865

Rinhemberk, E. L., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Notice of transportation furnished for Private Henry Mitchell, Company F, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

[Rinhemberk?], Assistant Quartermaster in Harrisburg, informs the United States Army Paymaster General that he has provided transportation to Baltimore, Maryland, for Private Mitchell. This document is partially printed on Assistant Quartermaster's Office stationery.

GLC06133.07

1865

Ephemera

Title: [Wrapper for 19th United States Colored Troops accounts for March & April 1865]

GLC06133.08

circa March 1865

Perkins, Joseph G., fl. 1836-1867

Printed document signed

Title: [Muster roll for the 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Perkins signs as Lieutenant Colonel of the 19th Regiment. Includes signatures of soldiers in the 19th Regiment. Contains information regarding payment to soldiers between October and December 1864. States that the soldiers were paid 24 March 1865. Includes the names of soldiers who were present and absent, mustered into service, and non-commissioned.

GLC06133.09

October 31, 1864 - December 31, 1864

Perkins, Joseph G., fl. 1836-1867

Printed document signed

Title: [Muster roll for Company A, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Perkins signs as Lieutenant Colonel of the 19th Regiment. Signed by Captain Thomas S. Stewart as a witness. Includes signatures of and information regarding payment to soldiers of Company A between October and December 1864. States that the Company was paid a total of $3,390.71 on 24 March 1865.

GLC06133.10

October 31, 1864 - December 31, 1864

Perkins, Joseph G., fl. 1836-1867

Printed document signed

Title: [Muster roll for Company B, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Perkins signs as Lieutenant Colonel of the 19th Regiment. Signed by Captain Joseph B. Read as a witness. Includes signatures of and information regarding payment to soldiers of Company B between October and December 1864. States that the Company was paid a total of $3,424.07 on 24 March 1865.

GLC06133.11

October 31, 1864 - December 31, 1864

Perkins, Joseph G., fl. 1836-1867

Printed document signed

Title: [Muster roll for Company C, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Perkins signs as Lieutenant Colonel of the 19th Regiment. Signed by Captain George W. Burnell, Captain F. K. Fletcher, and 2nd Lieutenant D. B. Holmes. Includes signatures (or marks) of and information regarding payment to soldiers of Company C between October and December 1864. States that the Company was paid $3097.92 on 24 March 1865.

GLC06133.12