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to Miller A. Wright
11 May 1864
Wayne, Henry L., fl. 1864
Official notice to Miller of his status as aide-de-camp to the Governor, and of his new rank of Colonel.
GLC02691.11.064
20 July 1864
Rollins, Joseph Jr., fl. 1864
Military pass to travel to another camp for the day.
GLC02691.11.065
30 July 1864
Govpez, S.L., fl. 1864
[quoted in entirety] "I have just returned to camp, saved you a letter from your brother, am tired and hungry, think I will invite myself over to take tea with- Will see you this evening and tell you about my trip".
GLC02691.11.066
to Andrew Johnson
1 August 1864
Stewart, J.A., fl. 1864
Miller has been taken captive by the Union authorities. Stewart is writing to Johnson so as to bring the man and his circumstance to Johnson's attention, testifying to Miller's accomplishments and strong character.
GLC02691.11.067
to my dearest uncle [Miller A. Wright]
24 August 1864
Octavia, fl. 1864
[niece] Judging by the handwriting, it is probable that it is a young girl. Presumably it is written to Miller A. Wright, though his name does not appear anywhere on the letter. Sentimental description of home life. Mother is making Grandpa a...
GLC02691.11.068
to brother George
8 September 1864
Williams, R.N., fl. 1864
[quoted in entirety] "The bearer Col. Wright-I learned today is about to be sent to Johnson's Island as prisoner of war-from what I learn of officers here, he is entitled to more consideration than most confederate officers. Any kindnesses bestowed...
GLC02691.11.069
to my dear brother [Miller A. Wright]
September 1864
Personal letter from sister describing activities of various family members at home, and hoping that all is going well in the field. Among those mentioned is Miller's niece Octavia, author of item #67.
GLC02691.11.070
14 October 1864
Leonard, P.M.L., fl. 1864
Invitation to call at the room of Mr. Leonard. Included are directions to reach it
GLC02691.11.071
to Colonel R.M. Savoyer
27 November 1864
Everts, L. H., fl. 1864
Letter of support and recommendation. Everts speaks very highly of both Miller and his father, Augustus. Miller has received a full pardon from the President. Both have received letters of recommendation from several prominent officials...
GLC02691.11.073
22 December 1864
Noble, Samuel, fl. 1864
Part of a business proposition. The two men had actually had some correspondence before. This letter specifies the type of permit Miller will need to obtain in order to procure "goods" that Mr. Noble will be supplying. The "goods" will be sent to...
GLC02691.11.074
[calculations]
23 December 1864
Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864
Written on an auction house ledger. Several simple calculations fill the reverse.
GLC02691.11.075
December 27, 1864
Wright, Moses R., fl. 1864
The salutation reads "Dear Nephew." Moses is helping Miller go into business. He writes briefly here to ensure that he reaches Miller, as he may not see his nephew for a few days.
GLC02691.11.076
March 28, 1865
Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865
Wilson misses Miller a good deal
GLC02691.11.078
to Captain P. Haughten
March 31, 1865
Haughten is directed to offer Miller "all the assistance he may desire within your power" and to aid Miller in "obtaining information."
GLC02691.11.079
5 April 1865
The tax on tobacco has become fifty cents. Wilson went to see Green Adams, but missed him. He will try again the next day.
GLC02691.11.080
8 April 1865
Wilson discusses the latest developments on tobacco, as well as other news. He mentions that he wants to see what course General Lee takes before he does anything. It is unclear exactly what he means by this.
GLC02691.11.081
18 April 1865
Wilson is without a doubt a staunch confederate. He hears of the death of Miller's uncle, which saddens him. He likens the union troops that "brought about the present state of affairs" to "devils." He suggests, by the fall of the Confederacy...
GLC02691.11.082
26 April 1865
Wilson has enclosed with this letter another from a man who wrote a more detailed description of the death of Miller's uncle. He refers to the civil war as "The Rebellion."
GLC02691.11.083
29 April 1865
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
Augustus discusses the fate of the prisoners the North has made of many Southern soldiers.
GLC02691.11.084
4 May 1865
Haughten, P., fl. 1865
Letter from another military officer acknowledging some of the pertinent circumstances of the impending surrender of the confederacy.
GLC02691.11.085
6 May 1865
Wilson had gone to find Green Adams again, but he had left the area. Wilson had wanted something delivered to Rome, GA, but was having difficulty because Rome "was not within the lines." Wilson asks about Augustus. Evidently, he had gotten into...
GLC02691.11.086
to A. Q. Martin
5 June 1865
Adams, Green, fl. 1865
Status report of Mr. Adams concerning his purchases
GLC02691.11.087
[draft of a contract]
23 June 1865
Draft of a contract. The purpose of the contract is to right wrongs caused in the sale of some Wright family cotton during the Northern occupation.
GLC02691.11.088
Subsequent draft of the contract referred to in item No. 87. Also signed by Alex J. Harper, and Miller A. Wright.
GLC02691.11.089
[$75 dollars sent by way of the Southern Express Company to A.N. Wilson's collector's office in Savannah, Georgia]
14 November 1865
GLC02691.11.090
February 19, 1868
Cedy, W. F., fl. 1868
Letter from a friend who is still in the military. There is a stamp on the first page of the letter that reads "Head-Quarters Sixth Division, Cavalry Corps, M. D. M." Miller is congratulated on his new life, and informed of what military life has...
GLC02691.11.091
February 15, 1869
Written on the stationary of the law firm Wright and Featherspoon, of which Augustus is a partner.
GLC02691.11.092
[lease agreement]
10 August 1871
Also signed by Miller Wright. Lease agreement between Augustus and Miller concerning a tract of farmland. Miller will lease Augustus' farm on the border of Alabama as of the following January.
GLC02691.11.093
February 13, 1891
Rosa, fl. 1863
Miller has not written in a while. She scathingly opens "You spoke as if you had only received my letter a week ago. I had written at least a month when I had the pleasure of receiving yours." Because she is soon expecting company, she has time to...
GLC02691.11.094
[personal note]
August 1891
Personal note on Miller's own stationary, which reads "Office of Miller A. Wright, Dealer in Clothing and Gent's Furnishing Goods. Cedartown, GA.,______189__." The note is titled "The Perfect Child of Destiny;" there are religious themes.
GLC02691.11.095
7 July 1892
Wright, C.E., fl. 1892
C. E. tells Miller that a man he has recently gotten in touch with about some business is a worthwhile investment. A "splendid man," he says. He also adds some notes on domestic life. Miller is to look after Maggie, for "she is quite childish in...
GLC02691.11.096
[financial statement]
24 December 1894
Note on Miller's own stationary which reads "Miller A. Wright, Dr., Dealer in Dry Good, Clothing, Notions, Boots, Shoes and Hats." Financial statement. There are numerical quantities listed in the right margin, while text fills the rest of the page...
GLC02691.11.097
12 July 1897
Hudgins, F. L., fl. 1897
The heading reads "Capt. Miller A. Wright" (Miller is referred in accordance with his actual military rank of Colonel in all other correspondence after his promotion). Mr. Hudgins was remarkably unaware of the status of the man who he comfortably...
GLC02691.11.098
11 September 1897
Fellows, A.W., fl. 1897
Mr. Fellows was probably asked to check on Miller's brother for him, for he comments that he passed his brother's house, and though he missed him, saw what a lovely house Miller's brother had. Mr. Fellows also notes Miller's coal land in Tennessee...
GLC02691.11.099
[note stating Miller Wright's death]
February 1, 1899
Fellows, F.L., fl. 1899
Certification of Miller A. Wright's death. [quoted in entirety] "I hereby certify that Mr. Miller A. Wright died January 31, 1899 of heart disease. Respectfully, F. L. Fellows, M.D."
GLC02691.11.100
General Orders No. 17
22 September 1862
Nelson, W., fl. 1862
GLC06728.131
5 issues of the New-York Beacon Newspaper
30 May 1846 - 27 June 1846
Various
"T. J. Weeks" (Thomas J. Weeks, father of John F. Weeks) is vertically inscribed on the upper right hand of each issue.
GLC06728.132
The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper)
circa 1861-1864
Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks.
GLC06728.133
The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper) Vol. 1 No. 1
20 July 1863
Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks. Written at Camp Benton.
GLC06728.134
The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper) Vol. 1 No. 2
3 August 1863
GLC06728.135
Intermediate Arithmetic, uniting mental and written excercises in a natural system of instruction.
5 April 1886
White, E.E., fl. 1886
Wilson, Hinkle & Co. : Cincinnati and New York. Inscribed " Mary E. Weeks, Oberlin, Ohio April 5th , 86".
GLC06728.141
33- 1/3 recording: Honest Abe (side A) Betsy Ross (side B)
1861-1877
Winters, June, fl. 1950
Mayfair Records
GLC08880.001
Jinny and Jim
1 November 1941
Kincaid, Robert Lee, fl. 1941
Autographed to Richard Lufkin.
GLC08880.002
Lincoln in Chicago
Chicago Historical Society
GLC08880.003
Lincoln in Cartoon and Caricature (2 copies)
1861
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
GLC08880.004
Gerrit Smith and the Vigilant Association of the City of New York
1860
Miller, Chas D., fl. 1860
correspondence between Chas D. Miller, Samuel L. Barlowe and Royal Phelps
GLC08880.005
Race or Humanity?
Perkins, Palfrey, fl. 1940
sermon given in King's Chapel, Boston
GLC08880.006
General Grant at Mount MacGregor
20 May 1906
Clarke, O.P., fl. 1906
GLC08880.007
to parents
15 May 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given...
GLC09355.001
19 May 1863
Fourth page of the document is a sketch diagramming how a military review works, showing where men of a certain rank stand. Does not have much to write, but knows how much they like to hear from him. Has returned to the old routine: "same number of...
GLC09355.002
to brother
24 May 1863
Received a letter from him last week, and owes him a reply. Hopes he is staying cool because it is unbearably hot at camp. Has suffered "more from heat this past week than ever before." Seems as if the sun is "hotter here than anywhere else." Hopes...
GLC09355.004
31 May 1863
Received a few lines from Banks through them recently. Took him a few readings to "make head or tail of it." Wishes they had sent him the portfolio. Glad to have received the tobacco, socks, handkerchiefs, towels, and straps in the mail. The tobacco...
GLC09355.005
3 June 1863
Received their letter last night. Will be crossing the (Rappahannock) river again in a few days. "They have taken a lot of artillery down near the river today." It is "bad weather for a fight." Received the order to pack up and be ready to march at...
GLC09355.006
22 June 1863
There are signs that they will be stopping here for a few days, so he will write a longer letter than the last one. The 6th corps will act as reserve troops for the army, and will "go where it is most needed." Is within 10 miles of Bull Run. Thinks...
GLC09355.008
10 July 1863
He, Elisha, and Sid are all well. Has marched from Falmouth up through Virginia and Maryland into Pennsylvania. Has returned to Maryland and are driving the Rebels back south. Expecting "a big fight near here." Asks for money, as they are short on...
GLC09355.009
13 July 1863
Have marched 3 or 4 miles closer to Hagerstown. Expecting a fight "every moment." There have been skirmishes as close as 400 yards away. Thinks there is a chance to end the war within a month. Lee has to get his army across the Potomac to Virginia...
GLC09355.010
Has once again gone on a long march through Virginia, and is "not in very good spirits." He, Sid, and Elisha are all healthy. All are worn out. Was very glad to receive their money in the mail along with all of their letters. Marched all day and...
GLC09355.011
29 July 1863
Went and picked some berries for dinner on Sunday night. Regiment was then ordered to the top of a nearby hill to set up an encampment. "It now looks as though we shall have a good rest." Thinks they will stay there until the corps can be filled out...
GLC09355.013
Is within 150 miles of home. Landed here yesterday afternoon and will be staying here for "two or three months." Preparations around the fort indicate they will be staying for a very long time. Is now "out of the Army of the Potomac and out of the...
GLC09355.014
14 August 1863
Received his valise with all of his things in it. "Very glad" to see Joe. Did not send a letter back with him. Had a "pretty rough time" with dysentery and diarrhea from the time we left Baltimore… but now I am first rate." "Did not look well" before...
GLC09355.015
16 August 1863
This letter came with a note saying it was dated 1863/08/16 but came in an envelope from 1863/10/07. Most of the soldiers are at church, so he has time to write. Very quiet around the fort today. Did not go to church because he did not have his...
GLC09355.016
8 September 1863
Has not written to them for some time and therefore feels obligated to do so. No news to write about; "it is about the same routine of duties every day." Does not know where they will be going next or when they will be doing so. Is "about ready to go...
GLC09355.018
21 September 1863
Returned to the camp "unmolested;" no one gave him any trouble. Spoke to captain Hayden about the charges against him, and Hayden "says he will make it all right. Of course I must be punished but he might make it as easy as possible for me." His...
GLC09355.019
27 September 1863
It is the eighth day of his confinement. There are 12 other soldiers there "for company." Has a 20 foot by 50 foot guarded space to stay in. Has "nothing but bread and water" to eat. "We managed to smuggle in most anything we want to eat." Luke Day...
GLC09355.020
4 October 1863
Is still under guard. Has waited for a letter from them for a week but has not heard from them. Met with the colonel who asked them a few questions including how long they had been locked up for. Not sure if he will receive a court martial at all....
GLC09355.021
Pension claim
8 June 1891
Lemon, George, fl. 1860
Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.
GLC06728.112
Certificate for Pension
12 May 1891
Racum, Green, fl. 1891
GLC06728.113
to unknown
February 1, 1864
Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877
They are all in good health and "are a happy set of fellows." Fewer troops are required to guard the station now and he thinks their Brigade will set out for Knoxville soon.
GLC03858.02.17
to sister
3 March 1864
His regiment fought the Confederates on 25 February, driving them about two miles but then left to return to camp. He confides that "I never enjoyed anything more in my life than shooting at them on this occasion" and reports that "General Johnstons...
GLC03858.02.18
August 18, 1864
They have been in camp here since his last and they may remain there a while longer. There are no indications that they will advance to Atlanta in near future. Written at Ambulance Corps Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
GLC03858.02.19
to Sophia Parrott
29 September 1864
Henry's "teams were pronounced the best in the Corps by Maj. Gen. Stanley." He commands sixty men of his choice from the regiment. He expects they will stay here for a few months. John was killed and all the men miss him. Henry will bring John's...
GLC03858.02.20
11 March 1865
He has his old position on General Grose's staff. Grose gave Henry a horse and says that Henry will not be on duty anymore and could have stayed at home as long as he liked. [continued on 12 March] They will march tomorrow. Grose is going home and...
GLC03858.02.21
General Buckner is about three miles from their picket lines "and we must be on the watch for him for he is a cunning old cuss and keeps our Pickets in constant terror." Their lines "extend East & West for fifteen miles" and "they are slowly moving...
GLC03858.02.22
The case of John Melvain
28 June 1878
Bishop's Court. Weber Stake of Zion
Charges brought against John Melvain on March 31, 1878 for borrowing money from Samuel Eggles and for conduct unworthy of fellowship, including drunkenness.
GLC05756.001
[Abbreviated minutes of the proceedings of the High Council, Nov. 20th, 1883, in the case of the Fourth Ward Vs Robert Furniss]
26 August 1893
GLC05756.002
[Minutes of a session of the Bishop's Court of West Weber Ward in the Weber Stake of Zion held at the Residence of Bishop Z. Ballantyn at 4 PM. Oct. 5th 1889]
9 October 1889
GLC05756.003
[A Charge was brought before the Teachers against Issac Farley for Drunkeness and Whoredom]
November 1885
GLC05756.004
[Minutes of A Bishops Court held Jan'y 13th 1886 for the Bros. Parley and Sister Ann Smout to show cause why they should not be disfellowshiped [sic] . . . . for apostasy]
January 23, 1886
GLC05756.005
[A Charge against Bp. Charles Buck for neglecting to Pay to Bro. William Royle Money Due to Royale]
January 25, 1886
GLC05756.006
[Minutes of a Bishop's Court held in Slaterville Schoolhouse March 20th 1886 for the purpose of Bro. Henry Browns to show cause why he should not be disfelloweshiped from the Slaterville Ward . . . for apostasy.]
March 20, 1886
GLC05756.007
[Minutes of a Bishop's Court held in the 4th Ward Weber Stake. re: Tobias Furnes.]
13 May 1886
GLC05756.008
[To the President and Members of the High Council . . . the case of Jacob Thompson and Harriet Thompson.]
12 June 1886
Written at Riverdale Ward of the Weber Stake Tabernacle
GLC05756.009
[Minutes of Court held in 4th Ward . . . charge prefered against William Thompson for apostasy.]
March 23, 1886
GLC05756.010
[Council minutes]
18 June 1886
case of Jacob and Harriet Thompson. John T. Bybee etc.
GLC05756.011
[Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake]
18 June 1886-2 August 1886
Roll of the High Council of Weber Stake. Handwritten. Council roll for 1886/07/02 and 1886/08/06 on verso.
GLC05756.012
February 26, 1889
GLC05756.013
27 May 1889
GLC05756.014
2 July 1889
GLC05756.015
3 September 1889
GLC05756.016
December 1, 1890
GLC05756.017
December 29, 1890
GLC05756.018
29 June 1891
GLC05756.019
27 July 1891
GLC05756.020
31 August 1891
GLC05756.021
[George S. Dean's description of his financial dealings with Mr. Alexander]
2 July 1886
Dean, George S., fl. 1973-1974
GLC05756.022
[ Minutes of a bishops court held . . . on July 29. 86. Charge against C. C. Sorrensen for apostasy]
29 July 1886
[date given is from content, date on docket is 1886/06]
GLC05756.023
[Charge made Charles Wright against Bro. Jens. Emmertson]
22 October 1886
GLC05756.024
[D. B. Bybee to President L. W. Shirlless and High Council . . . . bringing charge against Hyram Stodder for stealing a to inch circular saw]
18 November 1886
GLC05756.025
[Minutes of a Bishop's Court held at bishop Edwin Stradford's house to investigate charges . . . against Joseph Baxter.]
January 14, 1887
GLC05756.026
to High Council
6 June 1887
Houlter, Thomas, fl. 1887
He is unable to attend due to business.
GLC05756.027
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