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to John

Gives an update on news near the end of the war to an unknown friend named John. Reports that Charleston, Georgetown, Fort Fisher, Wilmington and Confederate General Benjamin Butler have all fallen. Also writes about Union General Philip A...

GLC07085

Military Map Showing the Marches of the United States Forces Under Command of Maj. Genl. W.T. Sherman, U.S.A. During the Years 1863, 1864, 1865

Black and white map ranging from Missouri to Maryland in the north and Louisiana to Georgia in the south. Sherman's routes are outlined in red, blue, green, yellow and brown. Compiled according to Sherman's order by Brevet Major W.L.B Jenney, and...

GLC07086.01

No. 5 Map of Chattanooga and Vicinity

The title continues: "Compiled from Surveys and Information Under the Direction of Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs. Chattanooga Nov 21st 1863." However, "Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs" is crossed out and underneath is hand written: "Capt. Preston F...

GLC07086.02

[Civil War map of Mississippi and Alabama]

Covers northern segments of the two states, showing towns, watercourses, railroads, and roads. Also shows Corinth and vicinity. The Tennessee River appears prominently, colored with a light blue paint wash. The map is painted and drawn on a coated...

GLC07086.03

Map of the Seat of War in South Carolina

Shows the Atlantic coast from Savannah to Winyaw Bay, with Charleston featured prominently in the lower center. Indicates towns, roads, and some topographical features. Painted and drawn on a coated, fine weave "architect's" linen. Mostly black...

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to Francis Pickens

Writes that South Carolina should not attack Fort Sumter without the orders of the Confederacy, since such an action would lead to confusion and panic. "I have been informed...that the troops in Charleston Harbor will assault Fort Sumpter within a...

GLC07087

Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall

Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."

GLC07040

Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States...

[title continued] before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors. 3 volumes, inscribed to Richard C. Parsons, signed "S.P. Chase". Vol 1: xxii, 741 pp. vol. 2: xxii, 498 pp...

GLC07047

to George B. McClellan re: use of steamboats to carry troops down Mississippi

GLC07060.01

to Henry Wilson re: requesting promotions for Generals Ingalls, Rucker and Allen

GLC07060.02

Observations on the nature and use of paper credit

Includes proposals for a national bank. Ex-libris stamps.

GLC07038

The Address of the Southern and Western Liberty Convention

GLC07039

Report of the Trial of Thomas Wilson Dorr for treason...

Printed by B. F. Moore. With errata. Bound in original marbled boards

GLC07041

Bull's Run [Confederate song about Battle of Bull Run]

Confederate imprint of lyrics to tune of "Wait for the wagon".

GLC07042

re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York

Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"

GLC07044

to Powhatan Ellis re: Indian land purchase

Requests to consult President on legal matter.

GLC07045

Regulations for the city of Franklin.

"For the City of Franklin and Persons within our Jurisdiction." Occupation orders printed by the Provost Marshal's office. Printed on cream floral pattern wallpaper.

GLC07046

Spanish-American war diary kept by a private in 1st Colorado Volunteer Infantry

"Dietario" printed at Barcelona, but written by Emerich in English. Discusses journey to and army life in the Philippines. Accompanied by a collateral photograph

GLC07048

to master re: slave inquiring about health of wife and other family members

Written on blue paper by a slave (probably traveling with Confederate officer) to his master. Location name is illegible

GLC07049

to Rene Beauregard (his son) re: hope

"Never think that 'All is lost' when there is still the least ray of hope left...our cause stands on 'Right & Justice' and must triumph." Written on stationery of the Department of South Carolina.

GLC07050

Farewell to his troops one day after Johnston's surrender

"The day was when I was confident that this parting would be under far different and auspicious circumstances... but circumstances which neither the courage, the endurance and the patriotism of our armies could overcome leave turned my brightest...

GLC07051

to E.T. Lawsing re: answering inquiries on Shiloh

"In case of a battle on Monday without my command, Genl. Grant would without doubt have been defeated."

GLC07052

to G. C. Gardner re: defense of his "woman order"

"The women more bitter in their secession than the men, were everywhere insulting my soldiers...tending to provoke retort recrimination and return of insult, which would have ended in disgraceful and murderous riot... how do you 'regard and treat' a...

GLC07053

to William T. Sherman. re: strategy to gain control of Kentucky and Michigan

Incomplete reply in pencil on integral leaf: "We are not prepared to make the active move....until we are better equipped." Docketed on verso.

GLC07054

to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are...

GLC07055

to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna

"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."

GLC07056

Draft General Order re: Fredricksburg

Announcing day of fasting and prayer in wake of victory at Fredericksburg; "Soldiers! No portion of our people have greater cause to be thankful to almighty God than yourselves. He has preserved your lives amidst countless dangers..." and pray that...

GLC07057

to Joseph Hooker re: release of injured Union prisoner

GLC07058

Family Archive [Decimalized .01- .75]

Includes Lincoln and Johnson DS, photographs, ALS, commissions, and hand drawn maps.

GLC07059

to John E. Smith re: movements during Chattanooga Campaign

Written in Junka, possibly in Tenneesse.

GLC07061

to John E. Smith re: directions and advice on route to be used by troops

Written in pencil. For troops going enroute to Chattanooga.

GLC07062

to J. T. Van Diver re: the ladies of Richmond; on Confederate Flag stationery

GLC07063.01

Anonymous civilian report re: difficulty of communication, running blockade

GLC07063.02

to Jefferson Davis re: burning Union shipping towns

Copy. Per correspondence with Lynda Crist at the Jefferson Davis Papers, 3/16/2001, Oldham was a Confederate senator from Texas.

GLC07063.03

re: Reconstruction, illustrated letter

Letter illustrated with two stick figures on p. 4 (one, shouldering a gun, and one waving a flag) that talks about the end of the war and mentions "Killing Niggers"; "Oh what a happy time it will be for me when we pack our knapsacks for the last...

GLC07064.01

From "I.D.S." (member of Genl. William Quarles Staff)

re: gossip about General's movements.

GLC07064.02

Charge of Meagher's Irish Brigade... Fredericksburg

Black and white ink and gouache painting of the Battle of Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862. It depicts Meagher's Irish Brigade (the 63d, 69th and 88th NY, 115 PA and 28 Mass.; shown carrying a battle flag with Irish harp) charging Marye's Heights....

GLC07065

to Josephine Waud re: experiences with Army of the Potomac; Chancellorsville

A long letter to his sister concerning his experiences in the Army of the Potomac. "We fought for three days against Lee and 50,000, and owning to the stupidity of our General 'Fighting Joe Hooker' lost the Battle and between 30,000 and 40,000." He...

GLC07066

to Robert Morris re: defending James Duane's loyalty

"I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever suspicions some folks might entertain of his political conduct from his opposition to certain Men...

GLC07130

Authority to affix the seal to commission of Norman B. Judd as commissioner

To "A Full power authorizing Mr. Norman B. Judd, to negotiate a convention, with the Gov't. of Prussia, on the subject of the rights of neutrals & belligerents in time of war." Judd, a Chicago attorney, was closely involved in Lincoln's election to...

GLC07134

Affix seal to the pardon of Confederate officer Benjamin C. Robertson

Robertson was a Confederate officer from Tennessee. Lincoln had requested the pardon from Attorney General Edward Bates the day before (see Basler, 2d suppl. 87). The circumstances for the pardon are unknown. Unfortunately Robertson died before...

GLC07135

[Report to continental Congress]

Manuscript copy of Philip Schuyler letter (probably made for forwarding to Washington), with 4 line endorsement by Washington: "Copy of Genl Schuyler's Letter to the Contl. Congress. 13th Jan. 1776." Schuyler announces the death of Richard Montgomery...

GLC07139

to Rev. M. Morton re: seeking payment from tardy tenant of George Fairfax

"I could be no neighbor to a person who bore the Character you (justly, or unjustly....) did, there is no reason why Col. Fairfax (a third person) is to have the same Card to play over again next year in pursuit of another tenant." Washington acted...

GLC07143

to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage

President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential...

GLC07144

[Pardon of James Snow for perjury].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. Snow was convicted of perjury in Alexandria, Virginia in 1803. Jefferson pardoned Snow for "divers causes and considerations."

GLC07146

to Sir William Johnson re: Indian raids on Virginia Frontier

Writing five days after taking over as Commander in Chief writing to Johnson as Supterintendent of Indian Affairs. In part: "... I have received a letter form the Council of Virginia complaining of the Depredations of the Northern Indians on the...

GLC07127

to George Clinton re: complaints about a French officer; fortifying Hudson

Responding to complaints about a French officer Col. Louis la Radiere, the engineer engaged in works for the Hudson Highland defenses. "We could wish to avoid offence to any foreigners...we would treat them with all possible respect: but we must not...

GLC07128

to unknown re: evaluating British commanders in America; campaign

A remarkably outspoken letter written three months after Lexington. He evaluates commanders and vows that now further accommodations are now possible: "We will soon have very interesting news from Boston, as I never can believe that Howe will be...

GLC07129

to Jacob Glen

Written in perceptible haste at the height of King George's War, probably from Fort Oswego. "... there is an Onondaga Indian now come from Canada... says that... there was an Army of the french &ca, ready to march towards these parts, In order he...

GLC07132

to James M. Waite re: his true first name, Abraham

An intriguing letter, no doubt in response to one of the many letters Lincoln received after he became a presidential candidate. In full: "You ask for my true ch(r)istian name. It is Abraham."

GLC07133