1863

Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)

Diary

Title: Pocket Diary for 1863

One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded.

GLC03131.15.01

1863

Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)

Autograph manuscript

Title: Civil war recollections

GLC03131.15.02

22 November 1856

Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)

Autograph document signed

Title: Regarding the estate of his late brother Sidney

GLC03131.15.03

18 January 1862

Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)

Autograph letter signed

Title: Correspondence regarding arrival at camp

GLC03131.15.04

15 July 1891

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.05

25 July 1891

Western, John (fl. 1891-1892)

Typed document signed

Title: Regarding stocks for the Home Building and Loan Association of Detroit, Michigan

One document sent to Hiram C. Well by John Western dated July 25, 1891. Certifying stocks int he Home Building and Loan Association of Detroit.

GLC03131.15.06

10 November 1862

Abbey, Andrew (fl. 1862)

Autograph document signed

Title: To Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.07

22 January 1863

Abbey, Andrew (fl. 1862)

Document signed

Title: Enlistment certificate of Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.08

1890

Unknown

Poem

Title: Peter Butternut

One poem about Peter Butternut. "My Name is Peter Butternut, I live in Tennessee, a man of wealth and consequence, at least I used to be." "Butternut" was a name given to confederate soldiers describing the colour of their uniforms.

GLC03131.15.09

29 April 1890

Unknown

Newspaper clipping

Title: Sultana Survivors. The sixth reunion of these veterans at Adrian

GLC03131.15.10

29 April 1890

Unknown

Newsletter

Title: Sultana Survivors

One newsletter pertaining to the National Sultana Survivors Association meeting dated April 29, 1890.

GLC03131.15.11

11 June 1887

Unknown

Newspaper clipping

Title: A Balm for Trouble. General Sherman on the St. Louis Muddle

GLC03131.15.12

20 August 1880

Black, John (fl. 1865-1898)

Printed document signed

Title: Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.13

25 May 1891

Unknown

Document signed

Title: Pension Certificate

GLC03131.15.14

3 May 1847

Unknown

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal document regarding Hiram C. Wells

GLC03131.15.22

12 June 1852

Rood, Delia C., (fl. 1852)

Manuscript document signed

Title: Legal documents regarding the selling of land

GLC03131.15.23

8 September 1787

Clinton, George, 1739-1812

Document signed

Title: Proclamation

Signed as Governor of New York State offering a reward of $1000 for the capture of arsonists in New York City. Includes official seal.

GLC02893

25 November 1701

Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: Samuel Vetch's abandoned ship

Jamison sends "with much regret" the news of an abandoned wreck found near Montauk, containing brandy, french wine and Samuel Vetch's personal journal. However, he writes of "good hopes" regarding the missing Vetch. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00656

1847-1912

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Manuscript

Title: [Collection of Hiram C. Wells]

The collection includes his 1863 diary, military papers and personal and legal papers (mostly pre and post-war). Gives good view of life in cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Regiment took part in siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded, subjects covered in manuscript written in 1880s (includes typed transcript). The diary is approximately 106 pages and spans over the year 1863.

GLC03131.15

1906-1929

Header Record

Title: [Items relating to California history] [Decimalized]

Housed together on bookshelf.

GLC04967

18 April 1906

Schmitz, Eugene E., fl. 1857-1906

Broadside

Title: Proclamation by the Mayor

Broadside declaring martial law by the Mayor, in the aftermath of the San Fransico earthquake. Authorizes security forces to kill looters, requests citizens to remain at home from dark until dawn, and has directed that electricity and gas remain off. Warns citizens of the dangers of broken chimneys and leaking pipes and fixtures. Housed with 4967.03 inside 4967.02, a book.

GLC04967.01

circa 1915

Engraving

Title: [Print of R.M.S. Lusitania]

One print of R.M.S. Lusitania.

GLC08878.1713

23 December 1943

Newspaper clipping

Title: Fireworks and Heroism Mark Last Minutes of Plane Carrier

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Fireworks and Heroism Mark Last Minutes of Plane Carrier," dated December 23, 1943. Related to the sinking of the U.S.S. Liscome Bay.

GLC09993.253.04

1863

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Diary

Title: Pocket Diary for 1863

One diary for the year 1863 by Hiram C. Wells. The diary gives a good view of life in the cavalry with skirmishes, scouts, etc. Well's regiment took part in the siege of Knoxville. Wells was later captured, imprisoned at Andersonville, and on the Sultana when it exploded.

GLC03131.15.001

1863

Wells, Hiram C., fl. 1825-1900

Autograph manuscript

Title: Civil war recollections

GLC03131.15.002