24 April 1863

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Asks Nichols to convert the enclosed check for $1200 (not present) into U.S. 5-20 coupon bonds. Advises that he can probably get them at the Howard Bank and, if not, in Boston.

GLC03212.01

29 April 1865

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Discusses investments and mentions that he is not sure gold will remain at a high premium for long. Instructs him about what to invest and where. States that Lillie is improving from her illness and informs that he has sent money to cover the expenses. Hopes he will be able handle his own affairs soon as he feels he is taking advantage of Nichols.

GLC03212.03

26 April 1864

Remington, William, fl. 1864-1873

Manuscript document

Title: [Bond of Williams Remington, William Remington, and Nathaniel Williams to the Marine Bank of Baltimore]

Marked as a copy. Binds the three men to the Marine Bank for 5,000 dollars. On page 3 Williams Remington certifies that he will undertake the duties of runner of the Marine Bank faithfully and diligently.

GLC03545.24.06

January 11, 1781

Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791

Printed document signed

Title: [Pay order]

"At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Dudley Woodbridge Jun. or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Countersigned by the Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in Connecticut, William Finlay.

GLC02437.00873

January 17, 1811

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Benjamin Rush.

On the corrupting influence of money in politics, "This mire of banks, stocks and speculation."

GLC08062

18 December 1780

Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791

Printed document signed

Title: [Pay order]

Exchange rate noted as "18 Dollars at Five Livres Tournois Dollar," with an issue number of 2243. "At Thirty Days Sight of this Second Bill, First, Third and Fourth not paid, pay to Philp De Freest or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States. With note "Pay the Contents to Mr. William Knox on order. Philip De Freest" on the back. Countersigned by the Commissioner of the Loan-Office in New York, Abraham Yates, Jr.

GLC02437.00864

circa 1880-1890

Volck, Adalbert John, 1828-1912

Print

Title: Counterfeit Confederate notes publicly offered for sale in the "City of Brotherly Love"

Depicts a disreputable fellow, cigarette in mouth, motioning toward a broker's office which bears a sign that reads: "Counterfeit Confederate Treasury Notes for Sale. Soldiers under orders to the South supplied with lots to suit at reasonable rates." Two men with him appear to be examining the notes he has purchased. A rather effeminate officer, replete with puffy bloomers and a tiny waist using his saber as a walking stick, stands in the doorway to the establishment. Around the corner is the "Bible House," which advertises "Tracts for Soldiers." Volck is commenting on what he sees as the…

GLC00493.25

10 June 1875

Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) and discusses financial matters with his nephew. The top of the page appears to be missing.

GLC02382.219

30 November 1875

Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) from the Metropolitan National Bank in New York City for three hundred dollars. Relates his sympathy that Henry J. Hunt, his nephew, did not obtain a military post at Baltimore, Maryland. Notes, "it may be well that you get so good a post as Charleston... " Written on Merchants National Bank stationery.

GLC02382.220

23 November 1875-6 March 1876

Document

Title: [General Henry Jackson Hunt's account information]

Pertains to Hunt's account at a National Bank. Bank's name is illegible.

GLC02382.222

25 April 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the city is quiet and that it appears that no attack will be made on Baltimore by the government. States that the Federal troops are marching from Annapolis to Washington, D.C. Remarks, "Every pulse here is beating under high excitement, produced by the threats of extermination by the North, which if attempted, cannot fail to result in the most dreadful carnage this once happy land has ever witnessed." Informs that many of the men in the city are determined to defend their homes. Mentions the run on the…

GLC03228.05

27 April 1861

Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Informs that he sold Cheston's NY funds and will send the gold as soon as he can. Reports that he talked with someone at the Savings Bank who said the run on the bank had fizzled and that they will be receiving deposits again soon. He feels that a majority would vote for a Secession Ordinance if one is brought up. States, "Yesterday a number of flags both Secession & Union, were displayed in different parts of the city, ... the Board of Police ordered that they should all be taken down, which was done without any…

GLC03228.07

23 April 1861

Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle [Galloway Cheston]

Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much more quiet, "tho' the streets are full of uniforms." He tried to send flour to someone and was informed that "no flour or provisions of any kind to be sent from the city." States that he took the silver and put it in the bank. Asks if he wants to keep his horses in town.

GLC03228.01

30 April 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that someone from the bank has said the "run" has ended and people are depositing money again. Of the people that withdrew their money, he states "Great leniency ought to be extended to the poor & ignorant depositers who, in their fear of loss, drew out their all." Informs that the Mayor has said that no flags may fly except over government buildings. Says "...the Stars & Stripes will be hoisted, by own, over the Custom House & P. Officer - and our eyes will be once more greeted with the sight of the…

GLC03228.09

14 November 1862

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 3 (November 14, 1862)]

Proclamation by the Governor, Issue of Treasury Notes, Invasion of North Carolina.

GLC05959.41.03

9 November 1864

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 166, whole no. 3831 (November 9, 1864)]

Considerable fighting around Petersburg, Colonel Mosby captured General Duffield, General Grant appreciates victory at Cedar Creek, An invasion of St. Albans, Vt. by rebel forces in Canada, robbing several banks (the first daylight bank robbery).

GLC05959.54.03

January 10,1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 3496 (January 10, 1862)]

Federals repulsed in South Carolina. Letters from Brownville, Virginia Point, Camp Kirby, and Parsons's regiment. New York Bank. Reenlistment. Defects in the new military law. Fugitive slave ad. Editorial on death of Judge Hemphill. Report of Mrs. M.J. Young and Miss Eva Harris for hospital donations.

GLC05959.51.016

January 31, 1862

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 124, whole no. 3504 (January 31, 1862)]

Confederate defeat in E. Kentucky, General Zollicoffer killed, Correspondence from the Fifth Regiment at Camp Neabsco, from a soldier in Velasco, from Camp Henry McCulloch, and from Sibley's Brigade. Texas State Bible Convention. Editorial on state treasury notes. Battle of Prestonburg

GLC05959.51.021

20 April 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 15, whole no. 3668 (April 20, 1863)]

News from Alexandria. City council proceedings. Confederate states bonds. Hospital donations. Ordinance concerning carriages and other vehicles.

GLC05959.51.064

6 March 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Document signed

Title: [Cheque from Bank of Virginia to self]

Partially printed cheque to "self" for $100. Addressed to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia. Includes image of young farmer with harvest.

GLC01447.07

28 October 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia]

Cheque to Thomas W. Doswell for $1687.49. Addressed to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia.

GLC01447.08

3 November 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia]

Cheque to Mr. William Henry Chapman for $18. Addressed to the cashier of the Bank of Virginia. Reverse includes stamp stating "Credit Exchange Bank, VA, Richmond."

GLC01447.09

December 23, 1862

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $6000.

GLC01447.11

January 26, 1863

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque for $6000.

GLC01447.12

January 26, 1863

Jones, P.B., fl. 1836-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [Cheque to the Cashier of the Bank of Virginia ]

Cheque to Mr. Winston Jones for $5000.

GLC01447.13