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to John Adams

Catharine Macaulay's retained copy noting that Hutchinson's fall will be an example to others who try to destroy American liberty.

GLC01785.02

to Catharine Macaulay

Adams also takes the opportunity to thank Macaulay for her help in supporting American interests. He discusses the deteriorating relations with Britain.

GLC01786

to Catharine Macaulay

Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...

GLC01787

to Catharine Macaulay

Adams describes the effects of the Boston Port Bill upon the government and people of the colony. He warns that the arrest of Parliament's opponents "will produce Resistance, and Reprisals, and a Flame through America, Such as Eye hath not yet Seen...

GLC01788

Order from Boston 217 [Official transmittal to Catharine Macauley concerning the Boston Massacre]

Official memorandum, written and attested by Boston Town Clerk William Cooper, to transmit a printed copy of the Representation concerning the Boston Massacre to Catharine Macaulay on behalf of the citizens of Boston.
Refer to the Macaulay papers...

GLC01789.01

to Catharine Macaulay

Co-signed by committee members Samuel Pemberton and Joseph Warren, transmitting the official statement on the Boston Massacre. Explains that they hoped she could intercede for them. Refer to the Macaulay papers, GLC01784.01-1800.04.

GLC01789.02

Endorsement on Winfield Scott ALS 3 p. 2-8-1865 re: paroling nephew E. P. Scott

Scott's ALS to William Hoffman, Commissary General of Prisoners, 2/8/1865 has been endorsed by Lincoln, asking that Capt. E. P. Scott be paroled to Lieut. General Scott. Young Scott was the elder's grand nephew, serving as a Confederate Prisoner of...

GLC01889.01

to Peter Hagner

Argues that he it is wrong to make him pay for his food and quarters during an previous stay in Washington. Claims costs were supposed to be covered for him during his stay. Written as territorial governor of Florida, to Hagner, third auditor of...

GLC01900

Special field order no. 76

Brigade-level copy of Sherman's farewell message to his troops and orders for their triumphant march, the Grand Review, through Washington, D.C. "The General Commanding announces to the Army of Tennessee, and Georgia, that the time has come for us...

GLC01909

Topographical map of the road from Missouri to Oregon

Compiled by Charles Preuss, 1846, by command of the Senate. In Seven Sections. Scale 10 miles to the inch. Litho by E. Weber & Co., Baltimore.

GLC01873

A survey of Lake Champlain, including Lake George, Crown Point... 1762

Includes (inset) "A particular plan of Lake George." The engraved map shows engagements between American and British forces on Lake Champlain. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.

GLC01874

to Lorenzo Thomas

Reports death of Brigadier General James McPherson to General Thomas.

GLC01875.01

to William E. Strong

Three months after the death of her son, General James B. McPherson, McPherson responds to the sympathy offered by Lieutenant Colonel Strong, who served as General McPherson's assistant inspector general. She praises Strong's eulogies, writes at...

GLC01875.02

[Affadavit for sworn statement of Andrew Jackson concerning money owed Pierce Butler]

An affidavit of Jackson's sworn statement that Pierce Butler was rightly owed money by David Allison and William Blount. Jackson was acting as Butler's lawyer in the case. The money owed was part of a land speculation plan that involved all four...

GLC01876

Agreement re: selling land to McDonald & authorizing families to settle there

Also signed by Hugh McDonald. The land was along the Colorado River.

GLC01877

to Henry Osborne re: rations contract for Indian treaty negotiation

Signed as Governor of Georgia. The Treaty was to be made with the Creeks. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC01878.01

to the Commissioners of Indian Affairs re: treaty negotiation reimbursals

Written as Governor of Georgia, informing him to consult with persons having vouchers to verify accounts. Concerns treaty negotiation with the Creeks at Rock Landing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC01878.02

to Georgia State Council re: money for supplies during treaty negotiation

Signed with his initials. A first draft of a letter showing extensive revisions.

GLC01878.03

to G.G. Grattan

General Colquitt writes from near Petersburg, Virginia to Captain Grattan, a wounded soldier at Richmond, Virginia. Praises Grattan's qualities as a soldier, relates that others speak highly of Grattan. Expresses his wish that Grattan should not...

GLC01879.01

[Special Orders No. 263: Assigning Capt. G.G. Grattan to Alfred H. Colquitt's Brigade]

Signed as assistant adjutant general. Special Orders no. 263, by command of the secretary of war and approved "through Genl R. E. Lee." Partially printed document on Special Orders form. Indicates Confederate Captain Grattan was an Assistant...

GLC01879.02

to "Sister"

The Confederate Surgeon General agrees to show the "sister's" friend around and pledges not to mention a word to him about her "Richmond scrapes." Discusses how bored he is there and his desire to get transferred to the staff of a general. Adds a...

GLC01880

Carte de visite in civilian dress (bust), signed on image

Carte-de-visite of Mosby in civilian clothes. With manuscript name on verso, scratched out. Signed on image

GLC01881

to Mrs. Grace Stevens

Mrs. Stevens's husband had been lost aboard the C.S.S. Ram. A very gracious letter.

GLC01882

to Earl Van Dorn

Confederate General Polk writes to Confederate General Van Dorn to discuss Captain R.A. Stewart's record of service and recommend him for a promotion. Also discusses the request of some Louisiana parishes to raise artillery reinforcements for Stewart...

GLC01883

[Libby prison autograph album with sketches of Union prisoners of war]

Signed by U. S. Navy Lieutenant Sears "with his mark". Hand drawn titlepage and watercolor drawings of Libby Prison and Castle Thunder. Also contains a sketch of a prisoner of war titled "Prison scene" with the quote, "Gentlemen, I wish to God I...

GLC01885

[Declaration to citizens of Roanoke Island to renew allegiance to Union]

Historically significant proclamation to the citizens of Roanoke Island, typifying the moderate approach to warfare of Ambrose Burnside, his patron George B. McClellan, and Northern Democrats. Promises not to "interfere with your laws...

GLC01886

to Eli Long

Sherman writes to Colonel Long (later General) ordering him to mount his cavalry to raid and capture a Confederate train that passed into the mountains toward Georgia. Advises him to, "Take all the horses, mules and animals that you can from citizens...

GLC01887

Maps Showing the Campaign of the 20th Corps from Atlanta to Savannah with the Dates

Disbound booklet of ten chronological watercolor maps documenting the towns and cities General William T. Sherman passed through on his march to the sea, from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. At the end is a large manuscript account of the march...

GLC01888

to William Hoffman

Scott writes to Hoffman expressing gratitude for Lincoln's approval of parole. Hoffman was Commissary General of Prisoners. Scott also thanks him and asks that a letter be forwarded to his nephew. The younger Scott came from Bellfield, VA.

GLC01889.02

to William Hoffman

Scott writes to Hoffman requesting safe passage for Scott's nephew.

GLC01889.03

to William Hoffman

Scott writes to Hoffman thanking him for his help. Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."

GLC01889.04

to Thomas Johnson

Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he...

GLC01890

to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay

Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.

GLC01891

to John Francis Hamtramck Claiborne

Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, "...Tennessee cannot long continue to...

GLC01892

to Mr. Capen

Tyler responding to Capen's request for additional statistics concerning Texas, for a publishing venture. Tyler directs him to published information. Also, discusses statistics of Texas at the time of annexation.

GLC01893

A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons....

First edition printed by John Almon, with 1 folding engraved map and 6 plans printed by William Faden. 4t0: A-M4, N2, O-S4 *S4 T-SC4 ($2 signed - C2, N2, 2C2; D2 misprinted "D3").

GLC01894

Proclamation, by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.

Attacks South Carolina's plans of nullification, warns that "disunion by armed force is treason," and threatens harsh punishment. In 1832, South Carolina claimed that it had the right as a state to nullify federal law, in particular the federal...

GLC01895

Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works
[decimalized .001-.206]

Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia...

GLC01896

to Hannah Woodlief

Informs Hannah of his return along with her sister to Petersburg in the middle of March. Goes on to plan a convenient time for her to come with her aunt and cousins to stay with him there during "the autumnal months."

GLC01896.001

to Anne Woodlief

Arrived in Norfolk after an uncomfortable, dull and lonely trip from Petersburg, meeting "Capt Con" and his family [all in good health] to deliver a letter to "Miss Harriet", planned meeting with Anne's father in Petersburg, happiness and...

GLC01896.002

to Nancy Jeffery

Writing his wife about her inability to send letters, enclosing articles she asked for and knitting needles, good health of all friends and relations, arrival of militia and their poor health, capture of British frigate "Guerriere" by the USS...

GLC01896.003

to Dr. Richard Jeffery

Requesting Jeffery and Hannah to come up and visit him as soon as conveniently possible. Discusses the logistics of the trip including places to stay along the way and people willing to provide transportation.

GLC01896.004

to Samuel Hodgdon

Written by Secretary of War Henry Knox to Deputy in Charge of Quartermaster Accounts in Philadelphia Samuel Hodgdon (1792-1794). Knox tells him he will arrange appropriations with Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.

GLC01897

Collection of Caleb C.E. Mortimer, 3rd regiment, Massachusetts, artillery [Decimalized .01-.23]

Mortimer was Lieutenant in the 3rd Massachusetts Artillery, covering action in the Peninsula campaign, skirmishing, casualties, picket duty at Yorktown, Hanover and New Bridge. One letter from 1861 describes capture of the "Steam gun." Most letters...

GLC01898

[Statement of the military service of Colonel Long]

Written when Long commanded the 2nd brigade, 2nd division of Cavalry, Army of the Cumberland. Documents Long's service, beginning with his graduation from the Kentucky Military Institute in 1855. Notes his pre-war service, and a post at Fort Riley...

GLC01901

to Eugene B. Beaumont

Copy of part of the report on Battle of Selma given to private Henry Prince. A secretary's copy of the official Battle Report from the Battle of Selma, 2 April 1865, signed by Long. Prince is praised for distinguished service, exhibiting "coolness...

GLC01902

to Eliakim P. Scammon

States that Union General Henry W. Halleck reported that the captured dispatches between Confederate President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee shows that there is no rebel force left between Lee's Army and Richmond, Virginia. Orders that...

GLC01903

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Spy report regarding reconnaissance against Confederate forces led by Confederate General Alfred Eugene Jackson (1807-1889), whom he refers to as "Mudwall." Describes his journey with 30 men of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry Volunteers across Virginia and...

GLC01904

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Rejoices in the news of General William T. Sherman's march to the sea and the capture of Fort Fischer. States that he thinks it is a good time to gather all their men together and instigate a "Union march." Instructs Scammon to "Select your point...

GLC01905

to Jacob Cox

Writes to General Cox in Charleston, Virginia to report that the enemy is in front of Raleigh and gives details of their locations and the number of men. States, "Lieut Col. Rutherford B. Hayes from this information thinks our force with that of...

GLC01906