1863/02/19

Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln, re: seeking position of military governor of Arkansas

Asking Lincoln to be considered a candidate for military governor of Arkansas

GLC06886

1861/07/08-1861/12/27

Pitcher, Henry, fl. 1862-1891

Diary

Title: Diary of member of 33rd New York Regimental Band

Diary of musician, includes descriptions of 2 photos taken by Mathew Brady, on field near Bull Run (included as .02 and .03), as well as review by Lincoln and McClellan, Professor Lowe warning of enemy's advance from his balloon, etc.

GLC06889.01

August 9, 1862 - February 9,1891

Pitcher, Henry, fl. 1862-1891

Header Record

Title: Collateral of Henry Pitcher. [Decimalized .01- .03]

Includes one discharge certificate from the service for Henry Pitcher, dated 9 August 1862; one general affidavit signed by James Henry, dated 18 April 1890; one envelope addressed to Henry Pitcher from the Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions, dated 9 February 1891.

GLC06889.04

1812/03/04

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas B. Adams

Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to War. As far as these may consist in preparations and in raising of a force sufficient to give weight to our claims... it gives me pleasure to see them. But I cannot reconcile myself to the idea of a War... which can only promote the purposes of France that is forced upon us by the stupid obstinancy of the British Cabinet." Adams also predicts…

GLC07118

1778/06/22

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Henry Jackson re: British troops marching to Philadelphia

Arnold, who now commanded in Philadelphia, orders Jackson to harass the British who had just evacuated the city (18 June) and were marching across New Jersey. "You will march with the Troops under your command at three O'Clock tomorrow morning and follow the route of the Enemy as nearly as you can with Conveniency, you will in Conjunction with any Continental Troops or Militia Attack the rear of the enemy and endeavor to harass them by all means in your power...." Docketed by recipient "My Marching Orders from Philadelphia." Jackson commanded a regiment (later designated the 16th…

GLC07122

1776/12/02

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Morris re: defending James Duane's loyalty

"I am exceedingly hurt at the wicked attack made on Mr. Duane. Envy Hatred Malice and all Uncharitableness must have conspired in producing it. Whatever suspicions some folks might entertain of his political conduct from his opposition to certain Men & Measures, I am convinced he has maintained no correspondence with the enemy...." He continues "I heartily wish some [A]merican St. Patrick would arise, and cleanse those fair abodes of liberty, not only of Vipers Toads & noxious Reptiles; but also of Parricides, Traitors and insidious dark designing Iagos...." he asks Morris to send…

GLC07130

1861/04/26

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal to commission of Norman B. Judd as commissioner

To "A Full power authorizing Mr. Norman B. Judd, to negotiate a convention, with the Gov't. of Prussia, on the subject of the rights of neutrals & belligerents in time of war." Judd, a Chicago attorney, was closely involved in Lincoln's election to the presidency. Judd expected a cabinet position but was instead appointed Minister to Prussia, a post he held until 1865.

GLC07134

1864/01/14

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: Affix seal to the pardon of Confederate officer Benjamin C. Robertson

Robertson was a Confederate officer from Tennessee. Lincoln had requested the pardon from Attorney General Edward Bates the day before (see Basler, 2d suppl. 87). The circumstances for the pardon are unknown. Unfortunately Robertson died before receiving the pardon.

GLC07135

1776/01/13

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph endorsement

Title: [Report to continental Congress]

Manuscript copy of Philip Schuyler letter (probably made for forwarding to Washington), with 4 line endorsement by Washington: "Copy of Genl Schuyler's Letter to the Contl. Congress. 13th Jan. 1776." Schuyler announces the death of Richard Montgomery to John Hancock and asks for 3000 troops to send to Canada. He proposes to march to Tryon County against Tories there. Schuyler's letter was received January 17 (Burnett, Letters to Delegates 1: 317 note 4); two days later, Congress voted to send several battalions to Schuyler.

GLC07139

1781/06/23 ca.

Oswald, Richard, 1705-1784

Manuscript document

Title: Plan for the Future Conduct of the American War

The only recorded copy of a very detailed proposal for the conduct of Britain's war in America by Oswald, a successful merchant and former slave trader. Oswald, a friend of American Henry Laurens, later served as a British Peace Commissioner for the Treaty of Paris. Although Oswald had no official status in the government until his apointment by Lord Shelburne in March 1782 as a peace commissioner, he had privately circulated recommendations among influential government friends. This is the only known copy of his "second" plan. (Other Oswald opinions privately circulated in the government…

GLC07121

1862/11/25

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown re: sending battle plans of Shiloh

Beauregard encloses "a copy of the Plans of the Battle of Shiloh made to accompany my Report of said Battle. It will enable you better to understand my explanation the other day." Beauregard, by not pursuing a final attack on Ulysses S. Grant at Shiloh, allowed the Federal forces to regroup and achieve victory. The name of the recipient has been cut-off. 1 black and white bust engraving of Beauregard included.

GLC07125

1763/03/05-1764/07/30

Kemble, Stephen, 1740-1822

Manuscript document

Title: Manuscript orderly book of aide-de-camp to Lord Jeffrey Amherst [Decimalized .01- .05]

Regarding the final months of the Canada Campaign and the treaty of peace. Locations mentioned include Fort St. Ann on Lake Erie, Fort William Augustus (Ogdenburg, N.Y.), La Chine, La Prairie, Pointe Claire, Fort Ontario, Chambly, etc. Kemble, an American from New Jersey, served with the British regular army. He married Thomas Gage's sister and was rapidly promoted, serving throughout the Canada campaigns. He later served in the British army as Adjutant General under Generals Howe and Clinton 1775-1778. After serving in the British West Indies, Kemble returned to the U.S. in 1805. Four…

GLC07126

1763/11/21

Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir William Johnson re: Indian raids on Virginia Frontier

Writing five days after taking over as Commander in Chief writing to Johnson as Supterintendent of Indian Affairs. In part: "... I have received a letter form the Council of Virginia complaining of the Depredations of the Northern Indians on the Frontiers of that Province..., I enclose you a copy of the said letter; begging the favor of you to return me an answer thereto...."

GLC07127

1778/03/05

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Letter signed

Title: to George Clinton re: complaints about a French officer; fortifying Hudson

Responding to complaints about a French officer Col. Louis la Radiere, the engineer engaged in works for the Hudson Highland defenses. "We could wish to avoid offence to any foreigners...we would treat them with all possible respect: but we must not sacrifice, or hazard our safety, from a point of delicacy."

GLC07128

1775/07/13

Germain, George Sackvile, Viscount Sackville, 1716-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown re: evaluating British commanders in America; campaign

A remarkably outspoken letter written three months after Lexington. He evaluates commanders and vows that now further accommodations are now possible: "We will soon have very interesting news from Boston, as I never can believe that Howe will be subject to be block'd up in that town...." He adds "I confess I am in no humour to treat lite. The Colonies have felt the power of this Country, their insolence would be insupportable if any accommodation now took place. Lord North must see the necessity of making them sue for Pardon, and when that happens, I shall not wish for any preasures [?] of…

GLC07129

1746/07/24

Johnson, William, 1715-1774

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Glen

Written in perceptible haste at the height of King George's War, probably from Fort Oswego. "... there is an Onondaga Indian now come from Canada... says that... there was an Army of the french &ca, ready to march towards these parts, In order he says to cutt of, & destroy the people & settlements of Burnets feild [sic], and also all the Mohawk River down to Schenectady."

GLC07132

[1775]/11/13

Montgomery, Richard, fl. 1775-1778

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert R. Livingston re: his victory at Montreal, need for support

Written on the day he succeeded in taking Montreal: "I have courted fortune and found her kind." Now planning his attack on Quebec, he requests support from Livingston and the Continental Congress: "It will be absolutely necessary to throw a considerable Body of Troops into this Province as soon as the ice will bear. General [Charles] Lee should have this important command. Quebec if it dont fall before Winter must be attacked early in the Spring before succours can arrive." Montgomery, a son-in-law of Livingston, had easily captured a lightly protected Montreal, but his campaign of Quebec…

GLC07136

1782/07/28

Morgan, Daniel, 1736-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene re: lack of pay and hardship due to army service

A letter to his former commander concerning his situation and back pay owed to him and to the Continental soldiers who served under him. He thanks Greene for the recommendation of a Captain Osborn. He complains about the compensation from the state of Virginia: "Our assembly gave the officers certificatyes [sic] for two years pay, which was to be paid out of the money arising from the sales of the confiscated property [of Loyalists]...[.]" Morgan writes that the Assembly had made an act to raise 3,000 men with a bounty and clothing, which he remarks "would have been sufficient to have…

GLC07137

1865/06/26

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pardon of William Maller of Lynchburg, Va. for participating in the Rebellion

Countersigned by W. Hunter as Acting Sec. of State.

GLC06964

1863/02/07

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Admiral T. Bailey re: inexperienced troops, sunken gunboats, rebel raiders

"I hear of it all the time, send more force is the constant cry, or we will be overpowered -- & now that I have no more to send." Written aboard the Flagship "Hartford".

GLC06966

1861/12/06

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Letter signed

Title: to John E. Wool re: slave girl who followed the 20th Indiana regiment

Was returned to Charles A. Jessup of Maryland. With John Wool endorsement on p. 3.

GLC06969

1778/07/03

Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795

Autograph document signed

Title: Copy in Bartlett's hand of Meshech Weare letter to Bartlett & John Wentworth

Letter discusses Committee of Safety's request to Continental Congress for grant due to lack of funds in the New Hampshire Treasury. Signed by Bartlett in address.

GLC06970

1864/03/29

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Document

Title: Partly printed tax list for 1863, sworn by Davis's ADC, showing salary of $25000

Signed and sworn by Davis's ADC, William M. Browne, and signed by Assessor.

GLC06976

1861 ca.

Pamphlet

Title: A Manual of Directions for Army Nurses [Union Army Nurse's manual]

With original paper wrappers. Disbound. Handle with care.

GLC06977

1864/09/14

Walker, Mary, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES

Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.

GLC06978