21 August 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Provides details regarding Captain Warmock's recent good health. Reports that he has not heard positive things about Lieutenant Colwell. Informs his son, "I learned to day of another outbreak on Political Matters. The Union Party so called held a meeting somewhere in the vicinity of [struck: St. Paris] Carysville [Ohio] and on their return home they came in collision with some Democrats and one of the Union men struck a Democrat with his cane and he resented by stoning, when Jim McFarlan drew a revolver and shot the man in the breast... one of the Republicans was shot... This comes from the…

GLC03523.10.094

23 August 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses a church sermon about religion and the war, during which the preacher stated, "any man be he Whig, Democrat, Republican, abolitionist or even Negro that would help to put down the Rebellion he would take them by they hand." States "I think the Rebellion is on its hind Legs, and if our forces succeed in taking Charlestown [South Carolina], Savannah [Georgia], and Mobile [Alabama], which they are certain ultimately to do, and then concentrate all their forces against [General Robert E.] Lee's Army. They can't stand it much longer unless those new Conscripts which they are pressing…

GLC03523.10.095

25 August 1863

Maitland, William G., 1846-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother informing him that "Normal School" has closed and that they had a Camp Meeting recently, which not many people attended. The last page of letter is written 26 August by James M. Maitland to his son, giving him updates on the activities of the Democratic and Republican parties. Also writes, "The news from Charlestown is the most flattering kind in regard to our final success, I trust and Pray that it will fall without the shedding of much blood." Likely written from Kingston, Ohio.

GLC03523.10.096

29 August 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Criticizes Clement Vallandigham. Predicts that there will not be a draft in Ohio, as the quota of troops Ohio has to meet can be filled with volunteers. Reports that his old chaplain died. Recently heard news of "unnecessary destruction of Property by soldiers as they passed through Louisiana and Mississippi," calling such actions a "relic of Barbarism." Notes that when Confederate generals went into Pennsylvania, they forbade the destruction of civilian property. Relates that John Martin, possibly a family member, has been appointed Brigade Quartermaster and that Elhanan Mast, his brother-in…

GLC03523.10.098

30 August 1863

Coleman, George W., fl. 1857-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to "cousin," possibly Joseph M. Maitland, based on content. Writes, "I made a Union Speech which was well received by all except Vallandighammers of whom I will notice before I close... I am all over for Brough the union Candidate for Gov. & I am of the opinion that all Union men are. [Clement] Vallandigham is a more infamous traitor than Jeff Davis [Jefferson Davis] & Peugh is not one whit behind Val he is stumping the state for Val. & himself for Lieut. Gov. & all his cry is that Negroes wont fight & cries out in bitter language against the arrest of Val. [Clement…

GLC03523.10.099

February 8, 1785

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Manuscript letter

Title: to John Jay

Discusses political and military affairs in Europe at length. Writes, "I strongly am of opinion no War will take place, at least for this year the assurance of things, however, is still Warlike enough to have made it proper for me to be arrived at the time I am..." Refers to the Marshal de Castries and discusses French trade. Mentions Longchamps, possibly the chevalier Charles Julian de Longchamps, who in 1784 assaulted François Barbé-Marbois in Philadelphia. Creator and recipient identified by GLC02437.03096, with which this letter was likely originally enclosed.

GLC02437.03095

29 March 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Samuel Holden Parsons

Later copy of GLC02437.03120. Contains a note at the top of page one written by the transcriber of this letter at a later date: "The parts between parentheses are from the rough draught in my possession of Knox's letter to Parson's- The other parts I have had transcribed from Parsons copy of the original which he sent to me in Oct 1860."

GLC02437.03121

5 November 1863

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Discusses his status at the hospital, noting that a doctor has written the adjutant general so that he may stay working there and not go to Alexandria with the rest of his regiment. Details that there has been an election, reporting that there was a "dispute between Governor Bradford and Major General [Robert] Schenck about the voting but it was settled by the President." Written on stationery with "US Army General Hospital, Newton University, Baltimore" letterhead.

GLC03523.08.83

10 March 1864

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louisa B. Terry

Addresses letter to his sister "Lou," telling her that he thinks "Gen. [Ulysses S.] Grant deserves the extra Star for the service he has rendered the U.S. during the present Rebellion..." Also remarks that he would like to see General George Meade receive one as well, and speculates that he will "if the President does not listen to these Celebrated Politicians that is hovering around the white house a filling his ears with 'What ought to be done' by the The Army of the Potomac." Reports that General George McCall's official report of his division's Peninsula Campaign was in the Inquirer.…

GLC03523.08.94

28 November 1853

Kelly, James H., fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Brother and Sister

Reports that he has been at his mother's and that his father has been dead since the spring. Provides details on various other family members and friends. Remarks, "Times has been brok here this Summer. The coal men are all looking up - Thare has been more accidents in this place this summer then I ever knew Burnt killed and Cripled in the Mines - and on the Railroad every week ther has been one or 2 run over and Mamed." Follows up with, "I have just learned of your Election Results and are Much pleased."

GLC03523.10.005

5 January 1854

Mast, Elhanan M., fl. 1837-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: To [James] M. Maitland

Writes from "Home" to his brother-in-law, saying that he "was very much pleased to have the honor of receiving a letter from the Honorable J M Maitland, Rep of Champaign Co." Reports with great detail on the death of George Hopper, possibly a family friend or relative. Tells him that "I should like very much to see you in your new station I suppose you fill quite a conspicuous seat in the house of R first because you are a man of fine personal appearance, and second because you have always been faithful and unyealding democrat, and I think that your honorable body of Reps could not bestow…

GLC03523.10.006

February 25, 1854

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: To James M. Maitland

Writes from the Office of the Democratic Central Committee of Champaign County Ohio in regards to a meeting that was recently held concerning the selection of the Democratic member of the Ohio State Legislature for the United States Senate. Verbalizes that he and their constituents would like to elect Judge John A. Corwin to the Senate. States, "Your constituents have proposed a candidate who is every way qualified have instructed you to vote for him, and nothing but a convention of the Democracy of Champaign county can absolve you from the obligation you are under to execute firmly,…

GLC03523.10.010

12 November 1864

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Expresses deep love and longing for her. Comments how much he misses her kisses and dancing with her. Reports he has not seen a lady in six months except on the streets of Petersburg through a "glass." Discusses when he should return home after being mustered out on 12 March 1865. Complains he has no blankets, socks or proper fitting shirts. Comments on President Abraham Lincoln's re-election and the demise of the Democratic party.

GLC03523.20.21

2 May 1787

Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Explains that her son, Winslow Warren, has run into financial troubles and appeals to Knox for help. The attention of either Henry or his brother William Knox is needed to resolve the situation with the creditors. Hopes he or William will attend to this matter soon. Asks his opinion on the political events of the spring of 1787, referring to the Constitutional convention to be held in Philadelphia in May. Comments on her inquiry, "But if you Sir should Judge that inquiries of this nature are not altogether consonnat [sic] to Female Genius. - then tell us the Gradations of theatrical…

GLC02437.03539

18 June 1787

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Knox]

Addressee inferred from content. Informs Henry about the health of his children, particularly a daughter who had been ill but is now healthy (see GLC02437.03585), as are Henry's other children. Imagines that Henry's stay at the [Constitutional] convention may be shorter than expected, due to the "Strong parties which exist in Philadelphia, and [which have] pervaded all circles in which you may be." Confirms that he well send subsequent letters to Knox at his lodgings at Samuel Ogden's home.

GLC02437.03586

27 October 1787

Peirce, John, 1750-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Summarizes the proceedings of a committee of the Massachusetts House of Representatives called to consider ratification of the United States Constitution. Mentions proposals made by representatives to empower the committee to ratify the constitution and to make amendments, if necessary. Some representatives wished to make amendments "as they believed there were many very important Errors in it." A resolution was unanimously passed that "the plan of the national government of the U.S. as transmitted by Congress, ought to be submitted to a convention of the people, for their full, free…

GLC02437.03683

July 16, 1788

Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821

Manuscript letter

Title: Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton

A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our late proceedings, and still less at the motives of the leaders of them - the legislature has just adjourned after having sold 15,500 000, acres of our western territory to a parcel of jobbers, that it would have disgraced a man of character to have had any dealings with." Discusses his disappointment with the corruption of Congress for selling the…

GLC02437.03747

January 30, 1788

Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Gorham discusses the progress of the Massachusetts convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "Wisdom & patience were never more necessary than at the present time- some of our People are so opposed that there seems to be no means of convincing them... we cannot gain the question without some recommendatory amendments- with them I presume we shall have a small majority." Relates that [Rufus] King, also at the convention, sends his regards. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.03777

6 September 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son, "I have been frequently asked by your old friends whether it is so that you have turned abolitionist: I have upon all occasions told them that I did not think it could be possible. and, it has even been thrown up in a taunting manner. if so say so, and upon what principal the change has taken place. I presume the grounds from which the report came was that you were not a Vallandingham man... The subject of nominating a War Democrat for Governor is being agitated and on the 19th inst there is a County Convention appointed to nominate a Delegate... I am in for the project for…

GLC03523.10.100

10 September 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his son that his mother is not well. Comments on the recent Democratic Party meeting, saying "I do not believe that any good results from such gatherings... One thing is very evident that the intolerant spirit manifested by the Republican Party is making many who had made up their minds to remain neutral fall into their old Party. They denounce a man who will not support [John] Brough as much of a Traitor as those who support [Clement] Vallandingham" [sic]. Notes, "There is quite and [sic] activity along the road of the Broad Gauge Rail Road. They have the Ports for the Telegraph line…

GLC03523.10.102

13 September 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his son, "We... have noticed by the papers that Rosencrans [sic] is pushing after the [Rebl] army and has possession of Chattanooga and that Burnside with his army has taken Cumberlan [sic] Gap with 2,000 Prisoners and 19 guns, and had also possession of Knoxville... I think now if Old Abe and his Cabinet would act with direction there are several States which would lay down their Arms and enter into the Union or in other words would signify their intention of submitting to the Constitution as it is, but I know from certain givings out of the Union Speakers in the State of Ohio that…

GLC03523.10.103

21 September 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Elhanan Mast, is part of a Union force closing in on [Braxton] Bragg. Comments on a riot at the house of Mike Murphey. Informs him that there was a meeting at the Courthouse concerning the efforts to suppress future riots and bring the offenders to justice. Notes that there was a recent meeting to raise men for the border cavalry of Ohio. Complains that supporters of John Brough, candidate for Governor of Ohio, call their opponents, "... Butternuts, Traitors, and Copperheads if they do not go in with Old Abes radical views." Comments further…

GLC03523.10.104

18 October 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son informing him that his mother is still sick, and speculates it is because she is worried about him. Mentions that Elhanan (possibly Elhanan Mass who is Jamies Maitland's brother-in-law) and many others were killed on "the Field of Chickamauga" (possible referring to the Battle of Chickamauga fought between 19 September 1863. Mentions the election took place and John Brough won with a "rousing majority." Remarks, "I think the friends of [Clement] Vallandingham ought to be satisfied now of the impractability of nominating such a man for Governor, it forever outs him at rest…

GLC03523.10.106

25 October 1863

Maitland, James M., 1815-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son "Since the election has subsided to a considerable extent & the only thing that troubles the people is the coming draft tomorrow..." Mentions the defeat of General William Rosecrans (possibly referring to the Battle of Chickamauga fought on 19-20 September 1863). Writes "if the war is not closed in the coming year it will show those who have the reins of Government in their hands are incompetent to the Task, and if the Democrats make a judicious selection for the Presidency, say for instance General G.[George] B. McClellan and place him on the War Platform it is sure to win."

GLC03523.10.108

6 April 1863

Maitland, John A., fl. 1854-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [James M. Maitland]

Tells his brother that he has been happily working at the Rolling Mill, where he has made 900 dollars. He is also in good health. Reports on farm activities and comments that their uncle, James Maitland died two years ago. States, "Conflict has come upon us at last the Fanatics North & South have Cursed our Country and God only knows when it will end. We have had a repetition of the reign of terror that our Forefathers Experienced." Continues on about the war, "Why I hardly know Who I was he says you are going to fight for your Country aint you boy you'll Fight for the Constitution &…

GLC03523.10.062