circa 1890

Printed document

Title: Declaration for Increase of an Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for an Increase of an Invalid Pension (Old and New Disability).

GLC03523.10.219

circa 1890

Printed document

Title: Declaration for Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Invalid Pension.

GLC03523.10.221

circa 1890

Document

Title: Claim For Veteran Muster

Blank application of Claim For Veteran Muster.

GLC03523.10.223

1861-1865

Document

Title: Blank claim form

Blank claim form.

GLC03523.10.224

circa 1890

Document

Title: Blank Articles of Agreement

Blank form of Articles of Agreement. There are 2 copies.

GLC03523.10.226

1861-1865

Steinbarger, George W., fl. 1890

Document

Title: Articles of Agreement

Partially completed Articles of Agreement for pension listing Joseph Maitland as agent. There are two copies.

GLC03523.10.227

20 October 1746

Waldo, Samuel, 1695-1759

Manuscript document

Title: [Court case]

Duplicate to GLC 2437.08932. Appears to be a court case to recoup damages lost by Samuel Waldo during a war between Britain and Spain. Consists of a collection of various documents relating to Waldo's involvements in the war, particularly an expedition against Cape Breton. Documents includes copied signatures of a number of people, including a Mr. Hutchinson, Sir William Pepperrell, a P. Warren and William Shirley. Noted as a true copy by Shirley, who also signs.

GLC02437.08933

21 May 1733

Moody, Joseph, fl. 1733

Autograph document signed

Title: [Rights of inheritance]

Document stating that as Margaret Houghton, wife of Joseph Houghton is the only surviving heir in her family, she will have the rights to the family estate and possessions.

GLC02437.08858

circa July 1864

Outlaw, David C., 1844-1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

States: "Certain men belonging to Capt Jos. B. Cherry's company have come in and surrendered themselves and are desirous of returning to their command. Mr. Jos. B. Cherry has written you a full statement of the facts. They are not within my personal knowledge but I have no doubt his statement is entirely true. You know he would make none other. If you can grant the request made in Mr. Cherry's letter, I shall be highly gratified."

GLC02233.49

25 July 1864

Cherry, Joseph B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Cherry has convinced three deserters to return to the army, and hopes Wortham will grant them permission to fight. Attests that they have good character, and only deserted to escape being captured by the Union. Accompanied by blank page of stationery with Union Eagle. Excerpt: "…These three men here in my neighborhood…have been induced to come in out of the woods & surrender themselves…They have been good soldiers & true men…They made their escape from the Enemy & have concealed themselves till now…."

GLC02233.50

23 August 1864

Note

Title: to George Wortham

A list of fourteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their ranks and names listed. One is listed as a "Yankee deserter."

GLC02233.53

29 August 1864

Note

Title: to George Wortham

A list of sixteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their names, ranks and charges against them listed. Includes "Prisoners confined in jail & charges against them…."

GLC02233.54

September 18, 1864

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Letter regarding arrest of traders, and list of confiscated goods [Decimalized .01-.02]

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized and men captured.

GLC02233.55

February 20, 1864-February 21, 1864

Low, William W., 1823-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Relays a message from "the Admiral" asking Marchand to forward certain mails and discusses a trading ship that is overcharging for its goods. Docket notes "Reporting the 'Pelican States' violation of Revenue law." Written on board the U.S.S. Octorara, which Low commanded during the Union blockade of Mobile, Alabama.

GLC02680.20

1861-1877

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Carte-de-visite of James T. Brady]

Photo of Brady seated possibly cut out and reprinted from a larger group photo as there is a hand resting on his shoulder.

GLC01822.02

4 November 1775

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Extracts of resolutions of the Continental Congress]

Resolutions of the Continental Congress recommending that the assemblies of the various colonies to have fire locks and saltpetre manufactured, punish people who harbor deserters, and permit the army to impress vessels for transportation. The resolutions dated 4 November 1775 specify the fire lock supply needs, recommends fines, whipping, and oaths for people who harbor deserters, and ask the New England colonies to grant General Washington the power to impress carriages, horses, and other means of transportation at a "reasonable rate." A resolution from 10 November 1775 urges the…

GLC08921

25 March 1859 - February 1861

Prevost, James Charles, 1810-1891

Manuscript document

Title: Search of title of William and Caroline Remington

Partially printed document showing the leased properties owned by William and Caroline Remington in Baltimore. Includes the names of the various renters, the lease dates, the addresses, and the cost. On paper printed with Pennington & Read, Attorneys at Law, Baltimore.

GLC03545.24.24

28 September 1872

Anderson, James M., fl. 1872-1875

Document signed

Title: [Bill for paving Decker Street]

Partially printed bill for William Remington to pay the city of Baltimore $1954.75 for paving a street. Marked "Folio 294." Anderson signed as City Collector. There is a newspaper clipping pasted on reverse titled, "City Assessments for Paving Streets Declared Illegal."

GLC03545.24.30

3 April 1854

Pickett, John Thomas, 1822-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

U.S. Consul writes that Cripps' friends, Mr. Marquardt (possibly J.B.M. from GLC03587.03 and .06) and Mr. Brunner, have arrived and finds them to be very enterprising. Mentions that Brunner may be deported but reassures him that he will see Brunner through. Has mentioned to Secretary of State Marcy that a military man should be sent to instill law and order south of the border. Discusses the need to reform "consular evils" and will see to it that Marcy is held responsible before the next Democratic National Convention. Calls fellow consul Pleasants "an ass" and says he should not have…

GLC03587.12

24 August 1856

Handlin, W.W., 1830-1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Gadsden

Thanks Gadsden for all his kindness and help while he was living in Mexico City. Discusses his professional prospects and describes Los Angeles' climate and environs. Thinks that Buchanan will carry California in the next election as he is very popular among her residents. Unpopular among Californians is the Pacific Railroad. Hopes that the project will be funded by the Democratic Party. Mentions a possible move to Nicaragua. Handlin was a lawyer who studied in Mexico City until 1851. His successful law career began in 1857 in New Orleans.

GLC03587.21

20 November 1861

Hatch, J.H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John T. Pickett

Discusses the secession of the South and the movement of the Union Army into Savannah and Charleston. Reports on the South's success at Leesburg and at Columbus, Kentucky. Includes personal news. Affixed clippings pertain to the arrest of Confederate States Ministers Slidell and Mason aboard a British mail ship, the re-capture of the Steamer Sumter, and the success of the agent for the Confederate States in Mexico. Envelope included does not seem to have originally held this letter.

GLC03587.38

19 March 1862

Roe, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Agent of the Confederate States in Mexico writes to fulfill a request for a blank privateer's commission. Encloses a blank commission form, the act allowing him to do so, a copy of the President's "Instructions to Private Armed Vessels," and the Form of the Bond (not included). Includes a quote from the President on the bestowing of commissions and reminds Cripps of the seriousness of the situation. Adds a list of items he needs to receive with regard to the register of commissions.

GLC03587.39

12 November 1821

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter signed

Title: to Smith Thompson

Transmits a pardon (not included) for Thomas Bryant made on condition of his leaving the country. Thompson was Secretary of the Navy.

GLC08916

14 June 1844

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Poses an introduction for Philip Barton Key, who is looking to advance in the law profession in Washington, D.C. Key was the son of the late Francis Scott Key, Taney's brother-in-law. Asks Mason to procure Key an appointment as a judge advocate to some of the naval court martials. Stresses Key's competence and recommends him highly.

GLC03883.01

November 17, 1815

Blake, Henry J., fl. 1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Blake seeks an affidavit attesting to his good character and to have Bedel come and lend him support in his upcoming court martial. A note on the address leaf reiterates the urgency of the message and asks that it be delivered as soon as possible.

GLC01450.721.17