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Satirical Union Broadside

"Chattanooga Sentinel-Extra...the Ladies of Selma are respectfully requested to preserve all their chamber lye..."

GLC08140

Extraordinary slave-related court document

Aa complex legal case in which a freed man of color is fraudulently sold as a slave to pay for a purchase of cattle.

GLC08141

to Mrs. M. S. Kell

Future Confederate Raider writes of first experiences on board ship a month after his entering the Navy.

GLC08142

to George W. Cullum

Prominent South Carolinian writes of the secession of that state and the dissolution of the Union

GLC08143

to Louisa (sister)

Va. militia Col. re: seeing Alabama Governor and troops, and mentioning Davis' Inauguration

GLC08144

Calling for new law

Calling for new law governing replacement of fallen soldiers to Confederate Congress

GLC08145

The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (November 17, 1862)]

Turnwold Plantation printed newspaper, "The Countryman," two uncut copies of the same issue. Contains an article opposing the education of negroes.

GLC08146

"Corps d'Afrique"

"Corps d'Afrique" recruiting letter, and card from Plumly's Brigade, 16th Regiment, New Orleans. [Plumly was former underground railroad operator]

GLC08147

War of 1812 Journal

War of 1812 Journal of Privateer Little Wasp

GLC08149

Whiskey Rebellion Traitors

Whiskey Rebellion Traitors - re: "Raising a [liberty] poll...in sign of Treason"
Treasonous activity in Bruners Town

GLC08150

to Fendall Griffin

Response to Griffin's request for the release of two slaves impressed into Confederate service. Seddon denies the request on the grounds that Griffin has not provided enough details about the circumstances of the impressment, such as who impressed...

GLC08154

[Collection of 4 documents pertaining to Confederate ironclads] Decimalized

GLC08155

to Charles Magill Conrad

Refers to Conrad's letter asking if there is any new legislation before the session comes to a close. Discusses the efforts being made to build iron plated vessels for the Confederacy in Europe and estimates its cost at 2 million dollars. Discusses...

GLC08155.01

to Jefferson Davis

Recommends measures be adopted for construction and delivery of 10 ironclad war ships to this government in Southern Europe. Refers to an enclosed estimate for the ships. States the amount may seem large but that the importance of building ships...

GLC08155.02

[Estimate of the cost for construction of 10 ironclad war ships]

Estimates cost for the construction, armanment, and equipment of 10 ironclads in southern Europe at ten million dollars in sterling funds. Stephen R. Mallory was the Confederate Secretary of the Navy.

GLC08155.03

to the Confederate Senate and the House of Representatives

Transmits communication from the Secretary of the Navy to be read in secret session. He asks for their special attention to the subject.

GLC08155.04

to Benjamin Huger

Placement of troops during Petersburg Campaign

GLC08156

to unknown

Discusses the prospects of the newly formed republican party in the election of 1856. Comments that some would like to see William Freame Johnston on the ticket but Welles hopes Johnston will withdraw. Also discusses the prospects of Millard...

GLC08161

Pardon of Prince L. Hudgins

Pardon of Prince L. Hudgins, under indictment in Missouri for conspiring against the government of the U.S.

GLC08163

Proclimation by the Governor

Governor of Texas proclaiming "The Major General commanding the District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona has refused to receive state troops. The enemy, is in force, upon the very borders of our state."

GLC08164

[Collection of Charles J. C. Hutson, H company, 1st regiment, South Carolina, infantry] [decimalized]

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GLC08165

to Thomas H. Colcock (incomplete)

Discusses getting caught up in a squall on the Broad River in the Carolinas. Details the near escape of the boat and the salvation of himself and the others sailing with him. States that one person on the boat died when the boat overturned. Last...

GLC08165.01

to Woody

Discusses everyday matters such as the welfare of Colcock and Huston family members and friends, his schooling, receiving vaccinations, recent events, etc. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.02

to Charley

Writes to a fellow student about how he misses college life at South Carolina College. Asks him to get his room and bed ready for when he returns in April. Says he is convalescing from an illness and discusses the health of other members of his...

GLC08165.03

to Charlie

Discusses an examination the students took to see who would be readmitted. Lists a few of the 10 men from their class that were rejected. Also lists those that did not reapply, including the recipient. Discusses his room, his classes, classmates...

GLC08165.04