28 November 1879

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 28, 1879. Pertains to Knox's appointment of Mr. Hobart.

GLC08133.13

1 November 1879

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., November 1, 1879. Pertains to the appointment of Gosepll. Also notes that he has sent photographs to Luisa Kilpatrick and another unidentified woman.

GLC08133.15

16 July 1878

Sherman, John, 1823-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from John Sherman dated Washington, D.C., July 16, 1878. Pertains to being unable to meet New Jeresy veterans in a grand encampment on Kilpatrick's farm.

GLC08133.18

February 18, 1825

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Forwards commission appointing Williams Attorney of the United States for the District of Maryland (commission not included with letter). Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03701

February 18, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Robert L. Weakley who had fought against the United States].

A citizen of Tennesse, Weakley, was pardoned by Lincoln because he had taken the oath prescribed in the proclamation of the president dated 8 December 1863. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC03743

February 19, 1847

New Hampshire Legislature

Printed document

Title: Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.

29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.

GLC00267.119.02

February 18, 1871

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Requests information from Hunt regarding Robert E. Lee's heroic crossing of the pedregal (a lava field) during the Mexican American war. This inquiry is for Emily V. Mason, who is writing a pictorial school book on the life of Lee. Mentions Generals Winfield Scott and David Twiggs, and Poinsett (possibly Joel Roberts Poinsett). Mentions the retirement of General Benjamin Roberts. States "I regret that the army is insufficient under military direction, to suppress the Ku Klux & regulate the elections. The new bill... treats the military machine, as capable of working usefully, only…

GLC02382.086

February 18, 1890

Evarts, William Maxwell, 1818-1901

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas J. Hand

Acknowledges receipt of previous correspondence from Hand. Plans to "obtain from the State Dept. papers which you need to use in the prosecution directly with the Mexican Gov't of the claims to which these papers relate... it is necessary that you should make a formal application to the State Dept. for these papers, stating the situation in which your claims stand under the disposition which was made of them by the Mexican Commission, and also the basis and importance of the further prosecution of your claims with the Mexican Gov't..." Written on Senate Chamber stationery.

GLC03481.21

1803-1857

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection related to U.S. Marshal Watson Freeman] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Freeman was responsible for the arrest of fugitive slave Anthony Burns in Boston 1854. With 29 receipts and related documents.

GLC09028

February 9, 1939

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article about the Noyes family]

Newspaper article from the Westerly Sun. It talks about the Noyes family and their influence in the area, especially in terms of property holding. The history dates back to Reverend James Noyes, who was the first pastor of the First Church of Christ in Stonington. It goes on to talk about his grandson, Thomas Noyes, who served in the American Revolution and later married his cousin Mary.

GLC02150.48

February 19, 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Inquires about Mauger's illness. He is on the Cricklade Committee.

GLC03902.041

February 19, 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He told Hughes to ask Mauger for advice concerning his new offices in Halifax.

GLC03902.105

February 20, 1827

Johnson, Green S., fl. 1827

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of Mrs. David Murphy for subscription to Ratmonth?]

GLC01450.600.040

February 7, 1864

Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 7, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 8, 1864.

GLC06745.280

February 8, 1865

Cooper, S., fl. 1865

Pamphlet

Title: General Orders No. 5. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.

GLC06745.294

February 17, 1863

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the Secretary of War...February 17, 1863. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...February 19, 1863

GLC06745.262

February 27, 1863

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the Secretary of War...February 27, 1863. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...February 27, 1863

GLC06745.263

February 10, 1865

Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Postmaster-General to the Presiden, April 29, 1861

GLC06745.213

1876

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of eight items relating to the election of 1876 [Decimalized .01-.08]

A collection of eight items related to electoral voting in Florida during in 1876 presidential election. The main concern was who was entitled to vote as electors, and the procedure for appointing the citizens as electors.

GLC09769

5 March 1851

Robinson, G. S., fl. 1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from G.S. Robinson dated Alexandria, March 5, 1851.

GLC03135.10.005

16 March 1854

Welkins, J.C., fl. 1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed Edwin E. Harris from J.C. Welkins dated Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 16, 1854. Also forwarded to Logan Sutherland.

GLC03135.10.006

29 September 1863

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Leonard

One letter from John Moore to Samuel Leonard dated September 29, 1863. Regarding a soldier called Bartlett, who had gone home on furlough after being injured and had not returned but now wished to return.

GLC03393.50

January 16, 1863

Kidder, W.L., fl. 1863

Document

Title: General Orders No. 9

One document by W.L. Kidder dated January 16, 1863. Regarding the proceedings of Court Martial of George W. Mantle Written at Fletcher's Chapel

GLC03393.52

15 October 1862

Stanton, Charles B., fl. 1862

Document

Title: General Order No. 17

One document by Charles B. Stanton dated October 15, 1862. Proceedings of Court Martial in case of Col. Stiles.

GLC03393.60

January 15, 1863

Document

Title: Special Orders No. 23

One document dated January 15, 1863. Regarding the dismissal of Lt. W.H. Judson from the 13th Massachussets volunteers. The signiture on the docuemnt is illegible.

GLC03393.64