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to Edwin M. Stanton

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Major General Hooker recommends Colonel Brisbin "for the Colonelcy of one of the new colored regiments" to Stanton, Secretary of War. Praises Brisbin's...

GLC01504.02.14

to Ulysses S. Grant

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain James S. Brisbin informs General Grant, Secretary of War and Interior, that he has "not received the Brevets in the Regular Army generally...

GLC01504.02.15

to James S. Brisbin

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Hatch states that he was informed of Brisbin's promotion following the death of Major Thompson, 4th Cavalry. Expresses regret at losing Brisbin...

GLC01504.02.16

to James S. Brisbin

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Hatch personally expresses his regret in losing General Brisbin as a recruiting officer in Lexington, Kentucky. Writes, "I think the Regiment...

GLC01504.02.17

[Miller A. Wright's commission as aide-de-camp]

Miller's commission as aide-de-camp to Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia. He is given the rank of colonel. Co-signed by AG Henry Wayne.

GLC02691.11.063

[Document concerning draftsman and Augustus R. Wright]

"Memorandum of agreement…between H. A. Risley authorized to purchase products [cotton] of insurrectionary States for the United States, I of one part, and Augustus R. Wright, of Rome, in the State of Georgia, of the other part…." Co-signed by...

GLC02691.11.072

to General J. L. Donaldson

Green Adams, an agent for the U.S. Treasury Dept., arranges for the purchase of products of insurrectionary states. Individuals he will be purchasing cotton from include Miller A. Wright, as indicated on this document. Includes signed approval by...

GLC02691.11.077

[14 newspaper clippings relating primarily to the Spanish-American War] [Decimalized .01- .14]

GLC02691.12

to his father [incomplete]

Describes, in detail, his capture at Gettysburg and the terrible losses suffered by his corps at the battle. Cites by name fellow officers and soldiers killed and wounded (Lt. Johnson, mortally wounded despite his steel vest, Lt. Col. Tuthill shot...

GLC02748.02

to Frederick Starr

Written from Libby Prison ("Hotel de Libbie") in Richmond. Starr discusses, sometimes humorously, the possibility of exchange, his desire for packages, and his health. He also mentions the fact that his February escape attempt precluded his early...

GLC02748.03

to his mother

Writes to his mother complaining of not receiving a "letter from home of later date than May 14th" and asks that if his father is well enough, if it would be possible "to have him make an Effort to secure my "Special Exchange" - " Continues by...

GLC02748.04

to Miss Brown

Sergeant Brown writes to his sister that he has arrived in Norfolk, Virginia, and describes the surrounding area and the other men. He names several "good for nothing" men.

GLC03060.01

to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister discussing his journey and mentions the cutting of the rail road lines. Written at "Camp at Oak Grove."

GLC03060.02

to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister discussing previous correspondence, the need for more soldiers, and briefly describes the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack. Refers to the Monitor as "a little infernal machine called the Erricson." Mentions damage to...

GLC03060.03

to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister complaining about the erratic mail service, and informs her of his dead comrades. Mentions the Battle of Shiloh, stating "I envy the wounded, and even the killed at the battle of Shiloh - Anything rather than this continued...

GLC03060.04

to William Clegg

Writes to include a waybill (not present), listing an itinerary for travel through the American South.

GLC03133.01

[Poem]

Appears to be a short poem about mortal life and the immortal soul.

GLC03133.02

to unknown

Writes a letter of introduction or recommendation for William Clegg. Declares that for the past two years Clegg has been a boarder in his home, and praises his discipline, honor, and "unexceptionable" morals.

GLC03133.03

to unknown

Writes a favorable letter recommending William Clegg, who he knows through business. States that Clegg is industrious and "worthy of all confidence." Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clegg.

GLC03133.04

to Robert Arrington

Introduces Arrington to William Clegg, speaking favorably of him. Suggests that Clegg may need introductions to railroad men Arrington may know.

GLC03133.05

to William Clegg

The year appears to be written in a different hand. State is not given; possibly Delta, Louisiana. Writes that she is sending her servant with items for Clegg's patients, such as cordials and teas.

GLC03133.06

to Miss Denson

Informs his sister of the death of an acquaintances. Author's name is on verso.

GLC03135.02.01

to Mr. Denson

Discusses mutual acquaintances.

GLC03135.02.02

to Miss Denson

Discusses his boredom at camp, his correspondence and surroundings.

GLC03135.02.03

to his wife

GLC04114.01