22 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 20 (March 22, 1864)]

The sham election in Louisiana.

GLC05959.72.067

30 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 27 (March 30, 1864)]

Gunboats in the James, Confirmation of the New Iberia fight, Lincoln plotting for another term.

GLC05959.72.072

January 13, 1863

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Location inferred from content. States, "You see I am back at last and that without seeing my mother that was too bad. I had a splendid time in Cleveland but it made me mad to see how lukewarm many people are in the good Cause so many that are ready to compromise with Traitors in Arms. I have but little patience to listen to them. and claim that the term abolitionist is the proudest name one can bear." Instructs his mother to direct his mail to Colonel Edwards, Brandy Station, via Washington. Asks that she…

GLC02163.06

17 March 1864

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 66 (March 17, 1864)]

Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, making Friday, April 8, 1864 a day of fasting and prayer, Rebel cavalry attacks the enemy at Snickersville, and is successful in killing, wounding, and capturing all but 3 of the Yankee targets, Papers from the North indicate that Mr. Lincoln is not likely to be renominated for Federal Presidency.

GLC05959.56.148

23 March 1864

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 71 (March 23, 1864)]

Meeting held in New York with the purpose of nominating McClellan for the office of President.

GLC05959.56.150

20 May 1857

McKibbin, Joseph Chambers, 1824-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Denver

Location is illegible. McKibbin, a United States Representative from California, informs Denver that Colonel Hooker will file an application for the position of paymaster in the army. Highly recommends Hooker, asking Denver to pay special attention to his application. Writes "We'll beat Broderick & Weller will be our next Governor" (possibly referring to David C. Broderick and John B. Weller, both United States Senators from California). Marked "Confidential" at the top.

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18 May 1863

Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Meade

Pennsylvania governor Curtin responds to a letter from Major General Meade, commander of the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac. Defends himself, saying that he did not intend to make General Cadwalader think that Meade had lost all confidence in General Hooker, commander of the Army of the Potomac. Notes that he was cautious to express his opinions when recently visiting Washington, D.C. Written on Pennsylvania Executive Chamber stationery. Autograph endorsement signed by General George G. Meade on second page.

GLC04385.02

12 November 1811

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Lengthy discussion of virtue and politics, reflecting on "slander" from his opponents. Tacitus' adage: "Posterity gives to every man his true honor," " has some Truth in it... but it is by no means an universal Aphorism; nor do I believe it to be generally true. You seem to think that Integrity is less envied than Talents... To be sure, honest Men have been satyrized, ridiculed, calumniated, belied. Sometimes the Lies have stuck, sometimes not... Who has destroyed these villainous effusions of alarmed Ambition? Not the Friends of Liberty surely; they never had the Power... That…

GLC09107

11 August 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (August 11, 1864)]

Farragut battling up the Mississippi, Mobile under steady attack, Lincoln denounced by his own party.

GLC05959.72.116

28 August 1861

Newspaper

Title: Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (August 28, 1861)]

Mr. Russell's letter to the London "Times" - The defeat at Manassas, Effect of the retreat from Bull Run in England, The protest of the Democratic members of the New Hampshire Legislature against appropriations for a war against the South.

GLC05959.73.01

circa 1850

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unidentified General [possibly Lewis Cass]

"We have been actively opposed to each other in the last political contest and ... will probably be so for the rest of our lives. I want you once for all to understand that differences of that character between men whom I otherwise respect does not produce the slightest diminution in my esteem for them."

GLC09110

7 June 1864

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Discusses the Baltimore convention and nomination of the next president. Requests newspaper announcing winner of nomination. Writes of skirmishes during and after Battle of Cold Harbor. Describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the deaths of those outlined in previous letter. Sends more photographs home (not included).

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1 April 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Writes from camp near Alexandria. Ink is faded. "...you asked in your letter whether we had lost confidence in Genl McClellan No Dear Lile if there is a man in the world this army loves it is him, the Reason they are down on him, they think he ought to move faster, Run his men into Battle hap hazard and have some more Bull Run Slaughters... he is a Democrat that is the [sore]... i was at the House where Ellsworth was killed the Poll is still on the House where he tore the flag off..."

GLC02155.041

January 14, 1826

Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes about the proposed reorganization of his son's (Lieutenant Ward Marston) corps in the Marines. He is worried this will adversely affect his son's rank and asks Hobart for advice. Mentions President John Adams, "I was last evening with the venerable Sage of Quincy; his health was only tolerably good, but his mind was brilliant. God grant he may live many years, and continue a blessing to our Country."

GLC06313.04.445

January 23, 1826

Richardson, J., fl. 1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Requests Hobart's attention to the petition of Light House Keepers asking for an increase in salary and argues for their case. Comments on matters in Congress. "I do most earnestly hope that the provisions of the Constitution for the choice of Electors of president &c. may be amended…Scarcely any amendment, which I have known to be proposed, would [ma]ke the case worse than as it now stands….The junction of the two Great Oceans is a project of immense interest to the United States, and indeed to the world. Every day seems to bring some event or involve some relation to magnify the…

GLC06313.04.455

January 30, 1826

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Comments on the Judiciary Bill, "It would be better in my opinion not to increase the number of judges of the S. Court. Let the number remain the same, and discharge them from Circuit duties, and give to each Circuit a judge, who should not be one of the Judges of the S Court." Discusses the bankruptcy bill, internal improvements and appropriations. "It is whispered that the Federalists intend putting up a Federalist for Lieut. Governor and that they are determined to have a council to keep Gov. Lincoln in order." He also discusses congressional posts. "If however amalgamation, called by…

GLC06313.04.460

26 August 1864

Marvin, Matthew, fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Complains about the dishonesty among the men in the army. Mentions getting together with some of his old comrades. Informs Ogden that an unidentified person named Eaton is attempting to form a Volunteer company in Chatfield. Also speaks of the upcoming election, which he hopes Abraham Lincoln will win. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner. Envelope includes a three cent stamp.

GLC06559.069

8 July 1864

Benham, Tower S., fl. 1841-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Petersburg. Comments on General Ulysses S. Grant, writing "Gen Grant is not the man to rest untill [sic] he acomplishes what he started to do and that I suppose was to take Richmond and Mrs Ogden we are going to take it within two months from Date..." Also says that he no longer supports [General George] McClellan, whom he now believes to be a "Copper Head of the Darkest [Die]..." Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC06559.003

4 January 1863

Bartlett, George O., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira Andrews

He explains his negative reaction to the Emancipation Proclamation saying that he did not "want to se enney more fighting dun for the nigger." Commenting on his views on the motives of Northerners he writes that the notion that the war is for Union is "false as hell" and that the real cause is "the Bull nigger." He accuses the "Northern fenaticks" of not caring about the cause of Union or the country but rather being concerned, "if they can but carrey the day and a Shee Nigger thoun in."

GLC02158.05

February 2, 1863

Blackman, James A., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his friend Bennett

Mentions General Joseph Hooker, "...we are awating for the mud to dry up and then I suspose fighting Joe Hooker will be on the move..." States, "I think it is about time for this war to play out for I think it is nothing more or less than a Political war...the sacred soil of Virginia is nothing but a grave yard..."

GLC02159.06

2 April 1824

Gordon, Charles, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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3 May 1824

Sullivan, George, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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5 March 1824

Stephenson, Charles, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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5 March 1824

Saull, William, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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6 March 1824

Jones, Ezekial, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Includes a handwritten 'f' on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.

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