10 November 1863

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

A detailed letter reporting the activities, maneuvers and current positions of the troops under his command. Lee concludes: "The army now occupies about the same positions as before the recent advance."Written at the Head Quarters of the Army of North Virginia

GLC03250

21 May 1782

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Letter signed

Title: to Richard Harrison

Livingston, writing as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, discusses the capture and parole of Henry Brockholst Livingston and the general lack of faith of the populace in Britain's professed good will, as communicated by Sir Guy Carleton.

GLC03253

25 July 1776

McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Lee

Also addressed to Lieutenant Seixas (possibly Abraham Mendez Seixas). Colonel McIntosh, commander of American forces in Georgia, replies to a letter from General Lee, Southern Department Commander. Mentions Colonel Samuel Elbert, also active in Georgia. States that an informant "saw a Fifty Gun Ship yesterday afternoon sailing on our Barr into the River, where four other Ships lay at anchor ... I imagine those Gentry will not be guilty a second time of the same delay as in Carolina ... " Relates that in his opinion, this is the fleet from Charleston, South Carolina. In a post script,…

GLC03255

June 3, 1781

Mason, George, Sr., 1725-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Mason Jr.

Discusses George Jr.'s brothers' roles in the war. Says the Americans under Nathaniel Greene are fighting bravely, but are overmatched by the British, who seem intent on taking Virginia. Cornwallis and his men have just arrived in Virginia to support Benedict Arnold's troops. Discusses the forces of Lafayette and Wayne in Pennsylvania. Hopes that a French fleet will soon arrive, but doubts this will happen. Says that most Virginians support the revolution and the alliance with the French. Many Virginians "grow uneasy, & restless, & begin to think that our Allies are spinning out the…

GLC03256

22 May 1810

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Revere

Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July 1810 from John to his brother Joseph Revere which transmits their father's letter, discusses Joseph's impending return, and provides other news.

GLC03258

27 April 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph E. Johnston

Written one day after General Johnston's surrender to Major General Sherman. Sherman's letter concerns repatriation of Confederate troops, providing supplies to Confederate troops, and Sherman's hope that the wounds of war can be healed. Informs of his orders to General John M. Schofield to facilitate the return of the men to their homes. Gives his view on the end of the war, "Now that the war is over I am willing to risk my person & reputation as heretofore, to heal the Wound made by the Past War. And I think my feeling is shared by the whole Army." Continues on to comment on some…

GLC03260

18 November 1835

Stanley, Edward H., fl. 1765-1775

Document signed

Title: Appointment of Daniel D. Wynant as Captain in Republic of Texas Regiment

Signed on behalf of the Executive Committee.

GLC03263

4 March 1862

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Requests that the "81st, 92d, 93d, 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103d Regiments of New York Volunteers, may be forwarded to this city as rapidly as possible." These regiments were needed for the Peninsula campaign, which was launched two weeks later.

GLC03471

9 December 1879

Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

States that he entered the United States service as a Second Lieutenant on July 1, 1840. Mounted on paper 20.5 x 29.5 cm. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC03474.03

11 June 1864

Howe, Albion Parris, 1818-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John T. Sprague

Recommending Lieutenant Marcus P. Miller for command of New York Regiment.

GLC03474.05

25 May 1865

Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham), 1816-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Bigham

Signed endorsement on verso from "Genl Thomas". Discussing demobilization of the army and moving of troops. Meigs had been appointed Quartermaster General of the Union Army eleven days earlier.

GLC03474.06

26 June 1862

Sturgis, Samuel Davis, 1822-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel [Jona ?]

Informs Jona that James Sturgis Grier, a member of Jona's staff, has been appointed to Sturgis' staff. Grier may have been related to Sturgis.

GLC03475.04

18 April 1864

Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marsena R. Patrick

Asking Patrick if he can hold onto a package that Getty is expecting from his wife. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03476.07

24 August 1874

Poe, Orlando Metcalfe, 1832-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William McCrary

Writes to say that he "expects to accompany Genl. Sherman to the meeting of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland." Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03476.13

8 July 1801

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to port collectors

Circular letter informing port collectors that lists of Americans being detained on British ships are being sent to them. Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03492

5 July 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Authorization to affix the seal of the United States to Lincoln's proclamation]

Partially printed document authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the seal to Lincoln's proclamation suspending the privilege of habeas corpus and establishing martial law in Kentucky. The proclamation is not present but states in part, " ... Whereas many citizens of the State of Kentucky have joined the forces of the insurgents ... have overborne the civil authorities and made flagrant civil war ... I, Abraham Lincoln ... do therefore hereby require of the military officers in the said state that the privileges of the writ of habeas corpus be effectually suspended within the said State…

GLC03493

1 October 1803

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Printed letter signed

Title: to Collectors of the Customs of the United States

Circular letter discussing certificates issued to protect American seamen from impressment. Also asking for reports on the other "outrages committed by the cruisers of the belligerent powers." Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03494

20 May 1818

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of David Vinton to West Point]

Document signed by Calhoun as Secretary of War in the Monroe Administration. Official document appoints David Hammond Vinton of Providence, Rhode Island, as a cadet at West Point. Asks him to notify the Department of War of his acceptance or non-acceptance. If he accepts he has to report to West Point, New York, in September. Also prints qualifications for admission at the bottom. At the very bottom is a note in pencil that says "Care of Mrs. Mary Vinton." Vinton graduated in 1822 as an artillerist, but transferred to the infantry in 1823 and served most of his career in the quartermaster…

GLC03496

24 October 1864

Dennison, William, 1815-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Galloway

Writes as Postmaster General regarding a visit to President Lincoln to discuss sick and wounded Confederate prisoners of war. States Lincoln said, " ... that he couldn't see the wisdom of our Keeping and maintaining at the Expense of the Govt. prisoners when we dont Expect to Exchange with the Rebels, and while a certain per centage of all we release will be likely to take up arms against us, still he is not satisfied it would not be better to cure those sick than Keep all the prisoners of the class you refer to." Remarks that he was impressed with Lincoln's views and feels he is in…

GLC03500

February 14, 1864

Francis, Joseph, 1801-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwards Pierrepont

Discusses the delay in the army for the order of his pontoon bridge. Mentions General John Adams Dix. Informs that Colonel Edward Serrell needs to go to Washington to see Francis's bridges but there is a problem getting the orders for Serrell to get there by train. Francis asks Pierrepont to write to Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of War, and ask him to allow Colonel Serrell to go stating, "It is merely to ask Mr. Stanton to allow Coln Serrell (who is the best & most popular Engineer officer in the Army) to examine my system. He cannot object to this, and I should think he would be glad…

GLC03502

1861-1862 circa

Whiting, William H., 1824-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wade Hampton

Forwards information to Hampton that was obtained from a spy of General Holmes'. The spy, "Dr Vauchamps," claims "65000 men are to land immediately below Mathias point that Johnston is not to be attacked till after Fredericksburg is taken." Is not sure the report is accurate and advises Hampton "you had better not push your movement farther on the Occoquan but resume your position to be able to take advantage of circumstances." The letter is undated, but was most likely written at some point shortly before McClellan began his Peninsula campaign, in which case the report would be at least…

GLC03516

1862-1893

Header Record

Title: Civil War - Medal of Honor winners, Union Generals [Decimalized .01-.04.02]

Five documents from Civil War General who received the Medal of Honor.

GLC03472

16 July 1864

Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recommending Sergeant George F. Mott for promotion. With newspaper clipping stating Ames had become the Senator for Mississippi.

GLC03472.01

4 August 1862

Post, Philip Sidney, 1833-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James G. Wilson

Agrees to forward a biographical sketch for publication in Wilson's paper.

GLC03472.02

28 November 1880

Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Clark

Sending a biographical sketch of the life of Colonel William H. Greenwood, for publication in "Society of the Army of the Cumberland." Written at Fort Clark.

GLC03472.03