14 October 1864

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothea Dix

"Will Miss Dix give Gen. Butler any good reason why Mrs. Lottie Galt & other harmless old ladies of Williamsburg should not be loyal women & take the oath of allegiance in return for protection for the United States. A Rebel is never harmless."

GLC08370.01

1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Collection of three letters related to Jefferson Davis] decimalized

GLC08371

5 December 1863

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James A. Seddon, Secretary of War

Re: "property of having scouts and pickets. . . between Richmond and Pamunkey, also the necessity of reinforcing Genl. Lee's army. . .Genl. Longstreet I hope will give the means. . ."

GLC08371.01

14 May 1864

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Braxton Bragg

It is probable that "Gnl. Beauregard is not aware of the obstacles to his plan. . . or of the hazards of delay. I concur in your view that our best pollicy is to concentrate our force and attach at the earliest moment when it can be done advantageously."

GLC08371.02

February 14, 1864

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Forwarding the "Staff Bill which has just passed both Houses of Congress"

GLC08371.03

10 June 1862

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

"I propose for your consideration sending two good brigades from this army to reinforce Genl. Jackson. These. . . will make him strong enough to wipe out Fremont. . ." Jackson will "sweep down north of the Chickahominy, cut up McClellan's communications & rear, while I attack in front. I can hold McClellan in his present position for a week or ten days during this movement. . .McClellan will not move out of his entrenchments unless forced, which this must accomplish."

GLC08374

15 August 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. H. Jackson

"We were disposed to deal liberally with your hospitals and the people generally in the district but there is a limit to such concession, and I think it is reached. . ." Endorsed by Confederate General W. H. Jackson to Joseph Johnston: "None of my command have taken the rations from citizens. . ."

GLC08376

23 July 1861

Terry, William, 1824-1888

Manuscript document signed

Title: to General Nathan G. Evans

Report on combat near Stone Bridge during battle of First Manassas, including capture of Col. Corcoran.

GLC08377

1864-1865

Tucker, John S., fl. 1862-1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of John S. Tucker, D company, 5th regiment, Alabama, infantry]

Tucker's 1864-1865 autograph manuscript diary signed includes his account of the famous mine explosion at the Siege of Petersburg as well as other daily events. Also mentions the death of General William E. Jones at the Battle of Piedmont.

GLC00653.19.02

circa 1863

Pamphlet

Title: The Future of the Country

Proposes solutions for the reconstruction of the Union. Criticizes the idea of a national convention where rebel Southerners and Union victors can meet on equal terms. Concludes by stating that it is important for citizens to organize nation-wide and discuss the future of the country. To select a candidate who is a "recognized champion of those principles of liberty and progress."

GLC01265.04

20 December 1864

McCreary, Charles W., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Special order]

Co-signed by Charles J. C. Hutson, Adjutant. States that the company commanders will have the streets of the camp policed and inspected. Orders that the streets should be policed each morning and soldiers delinquent in their duties should be punished with extra duties. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He was promoted to Adjutant 25 October 1864.

GLC08165.72

29 December 1864

McCreary, Charles W., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Special order]

Co-signed by Charles J. C. Hutson, Adjutant. Informing company commanders that two furloughs may be forwarded for approval. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He was promoted to Adjutant 25 October 1864.

GLC08165.73

27 September 1864

Hamilton, Daniel H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Letter of recommendation for Hutson for one of the subaltern vacancies in the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery. Hamilton praises Hutson as "a gallant soldier," and "educated & accomplished gentleman, of high moral tone and great integrity of character." He remarks that as his former colonel he often regretted that Hutson had not gotten the promotion he so deserved. Charles was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.74

3 October 1864

Barnwell, John G., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Recommendation for Charles J. C. Hutson to new regiment]

Praises Hutson for his conduct as a soldier during the war both at camp and on the field. Regrets that he was unable to reward, "so thorough a gentleman for his virtues as a soldier." Remarks that the new regiment he is assigned to will benefit greatly. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. Barnwell signed as Captain, Company H, 1st South Carolina Volunteers.

GLC08165.75

6 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of his fiancee Emmeline Colcock, who was William F. Colcock's daughter. She died of typhoid fever two days later. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.76

7 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Document signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Telegraph stating that his daughter, Emmeline Colcock, is critically ill. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline and Hutson were engaged. She died of typhoid fever the next day. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.77

8 September 1865

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889

Document signed

Title: to Charles J. C. Hutson

Telegraph stating that his daughter, Emmeline Colcock died today. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline and Hutson were engaged. She died of typhoid fever. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.78

9 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he received yesterday's dispatch and to telegraph him in the morning. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.79

9 September 1861

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he just received Colcock's dispatch and that he leaves at three. See GLC 8165.76-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.80

9 September 1861

Colcock, William Ferguson, 1843-1916

Document signed

Title: to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of Emmeline Colcock, his sister and recipient's daughter, and whether he should come home. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861.

GLC08165.81

circa 1902

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Group of 6 newspaper clippings about death of Charles J. C. Hutson]

Obituaries, tributes, and eulogies. Charles J. C. Hutson died November 27, 1902. He was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. At the time of his death, he served as clerk of the United States District Court.

GLC08165.83

4 September 1862

Knox, Andrew, 1835-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses pleasure at receiving her letters, and the Herald and Danbury newspapers. Reports he has seen nephew George and he is very thin. States the rebels will have to capture the forts before they can take Washington, D.C. and is confident that will not happen due to the determination of the men in his company. Refers to the conflict between Union Generals George B. McClellan and John Pope. Remarks that "the troops of Gen. Pope when they came in look more like a mob than disciplined soldiers." Expresses confidence in the superiority of…

GLC03523.20.06

February 11, 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Reports to his father from Camp Pierpont, mentioning that Union General Charles Stone has been rearrested and sent to Fort Lafayette. "The following are the charges brought against him. 1st For misbeavior at the Battle of Balls Bluff. 2nd For holding correspondence with the enemy before and since the Battle of Balls Bluff and receiving Rebel officers in his camp. 3rd For treacherously suffering the enemy to build a fort or strong work since the Battle of Balls Bluff under his guns without molestation." Tells him that he will include an abstract which he cut out of the Sunday Mercury; however…

GLC03523.08.32

12 March 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Sister

In the first portion of the letter, he reports to his father from Hunter Mills, [Virginia]. Notes that Centreville, Manassas Junction, and Winchester are in their possession. Mentions that the road through Richmond is now open, and that they have also taken control of a railroad. Informs his father that they are currently staying at a railroad station called Hunter Station, which is located near the Harry Bready Farm, possibly owned by family friends. States that he went over to General George McCall's headquarters to get a pass so that he could go past the picket lines. Indicates that he had…

GLC03523.08.34

24 March 1862

Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Reports that he is waiting to board a fleet, but does not yet know where he is going. Notes there are 80,000 troops who will also possibly go to Richmond. Describes their march from Hunters Mill to Alexandria. States "we were a hollering Crackers at all the Generals that passed us." Mentions that there is talk of General George McClellan being superceded. Written on stationery with red and blue image of woman, wearing a crown and holding an American flag.

GLC03523.08.35