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to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is glad to hear that George's academy increases in numbers, and believes that it will rival the Greenwich Academy. Advises George to master one concept in arithmetic before...

GLC02300.16

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Berates him for his delay in answering his previous letter. Tells George about the importance of mathematics and neat handwriting for his expected career working in the...

GLC02300.17

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Discusses general subjects of study in mathematics, astronomy and geography. Also makes reference to the re-election of President Thomas Jefferson and related celebrations....

GLC02300.18

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is glad that Mr. Updike has furnished George with a scale and dividers; he has sent him money to purchase a geography book for him. Is glad to hear...

GLC02300.20

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School, Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Is pleased to hear from Mr. Updike that the two volumes of geography have arrived. Wishes that he would read English grammar in his leisure hours:...

GLC02300.21

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. He has no objection to his learning to dance, for it will make him easy and graceful. If the fee is to be paid at entrance to dancing studies...

GLC02300.22

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son. Thanks him for his letter with its "serious and just observations on the all conquering power of death." His "dear Aunt Burt" has "gone to join with the redeemed." "Judge Dana has come to Newport to wait upon his wife and Sarah...

GLC02300.23

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Advises him to continue with his studies. Ellery plans for George to finish the academy, and at such time to place him in a situation where he "may...

GLC02300.24

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Encloses a pair of socks, enlarged by Nancy. Hopes that George will use his remaining time at school well. Discusses the question as to whether or not Lombardy poplar and...

GLC02300.25

to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Would be glad to know if George wishes to be at the "commencement in Cambridge." If so, he should be "here on the 18th of this month, for commencement is on the 27th." Has been...

GLC02300.26

to Silas Deane

Franklin writes to Deane about an angry letter he received from Arthur Lee, who along with Franklin and Deane was on a diplomatic mission in France. Lee was mad at Deane for "going without acquainting him of it" and also angry with "the Court's...

GLC02301

to Henry Dearborn

Lists the estimated costs of constructing the first steam-powered U.S. naval vessel. Fulton estimates that $25,000 will be required for three months, with the amount decreasing after that. Costs include materials, wages, and a monthly payment to the...

GLC02302

[Additional convention to Treaty of Ghent]

The Russian copy in French and English in side by side columns. Signed by George IV and countersigned by George Canning as head of the Foreign Office. Diplomatic document comprising a rider or supplemental convention to the Treaty of Ghent, agreed...

GLC02304

Collection of six documents related to Ulysses S. Grant and loss of $1000 in public funds [Decimalized .01-.06]

Pertains to theft of $1000 in public funds entrusted to Ulysses S. Grant when he was lieutenant in 1848. Grant had placed the money in his captain's trunk for safe-keeping when the trunk was taken and the money stolen. Four of the six documents are...

GLC02305

[Order to a Deputy Commissary General of Purchases] [incomplete]

Orders to agree to a requisition. This is a fragment of a larger document, so the identity of the deputy commissary general is unknown. Signed A. Hamilton, A. D. C.

GLC02307

[Indentures for the sale of a farm on the Raritan River in New Jersey]

Also signed by Ann Pierce, Charles Wilkes, and Henry Brockholst Livingston. Records a sequence of ownership of a farm property. Pages 1 and 2 are the indenture of Ann Pierce selling a farm "on the south side of the Raritan River in the county of...

GLC02308

to Isabella Morrison Hill

Hill discusses rumors of a new offensive, complaining that President Davis is manipulated by politicians, and passing on news of the early phases of Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign (Jackson's wife Anna was Hill's wife's sister). Hill signs as...

GLC02309

to Aaron F. Perry

Congratulates Perry on winning his Congressional election and praises him as "honest, true, and capable." Declares, "I have always been for a free tariff, and I believe that that is all the country requires now, to fulfil its mission. My idea of...

GLC02310

to Benjamin Huntington

Responds to news from Huntington that Congress has chosen Baltimore as a meeting place, but agrees with him that this may not be the final location. Notes that a Colonel Samuel Abbott is very ill. Also informs Huntington that his wife, Anne...

GLC02311

to Sarah Livingston Jay

Written by Jay as Minister to Spain to his wife, who he refers to as Sally, in Madrid. Mentions he received her letter of 1 September 1780, as well as the bundle of letters she sent along. Says she did well in opening the bundle of letters. Also...

GLC02312

[Portion of an address on the containment of Communism]

Incomplete draft of a speech Kennedy delivered 12 August 1952 to the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Federation of Labor. Reflects on Communist expansion and America's need to contain it. Working manuscript with many insertions and deletions...

GLC02313

to Col. A.C. Moore re: organizing defenses of Virginia

Written as Major General to Moore, commander of the 29th Regt. Va. Vols., during the week before first Manassas. (Written before his assignment as commander in South Carolina and later as commander in chief of the Army of Northern Virginia.)

GLC02314

to Richard Yates re: urging him to run for election for Illinois governor

Yates served as governor of Illinois during the Civil War. Basler 2: 424.

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. II 1848 - 1858,
p. 424

GLC02315

Collection of letters of Lincoln's cabinet & Calhoun, Smith, etc. [decimalized]

GLC02320

to Robert McClelland

Requests a job in the Department of the Interior for "Col Gaszynsk...a Polish gentleman of merit and character."

GLC02320.04

to unknown

Expects to arrive in New York in a few days.

GLC02320.06

to unkown

Written to The St. Louis Daily Globe, requesting delivery of the paper, and giving advice to the publishers. With two endorsements by other writers at the bottom, one signed with the initials J. H.

GLC02320.08

to John Breckinridge

Writes to Breckinridge, a former neighbor of Monroe in Albemarle County, Virginia who moved to Kentucky in 1793. Was a member of Kentucky House of Representatives when he received this letter. Monroe had recently returned from France, burdened with...

GLC02323

[Reciept for Benjamin Franklin]

Receiving twelve bills of exchange from Charles Pettit drawn by Francis Hopkinson on Benjamin Franklin, Minister Plenipotentiary to France. These total nine thousand eight hundred dollars, which the government had given him. Written at the Office...

GLC02324

to Timothy Pickering, Sr.

Colonel Pickering writes a poignant letter to his loyalist father, Deacon Pickering, who he recently learned was gravely ill. Expresses happiness over an improvement in his father's health and regret over their political differences. Thanks his...

GLC02325

to Sylvanus Bourne

Marked duplicate. Written by Pickering as Secretary of State to Bourne, a merchant and Counsel General of the United States to the Netherlands. Acknowledges letter of 10 May 1799. Pickering says he can return to America, despite the United States...

GLC02326

A General Association, agreed to, and subscribed by the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the County of Dutchess

Cosigned by Matthew Paterson, Joseph Chandler, Comfort Ludinton, Ruben Miers, James Dickinson, Jr., Isaiah Barnett, Malcom Morison, Alexander Kidd, Henry Ludinton, William Calkin, David Akinis, Stephen Baxter. Issues a statement in support of...

GLC02329

to Nathaniel Prentiss Banks

General Rosecrans transmits a telegraph to Banks, commander the Department of the Shenandoah. Discussing military matters, mentions Generals John Charles Frémont, Irvin McDowell, John Joseph Abercrombie, and George McClellan, and Edwin McMasters...

GLC02330.01

to Philemon Ewing

Just after the battle of Shiloh, Major General Sherman defends himself from reports in the press that he falsely discredited Ohio troops. He describes a letter fueling those reports published by Colonel Rodney Mason, commander of the 71st Ohio, who...

GLC02331

[Manuscript Civil War map of the site of the Battle of Shiloh]

Entitled on docket: "Sketch of County embraced in a Reconnoissance made by Capt. F.H. Jordan." Also has a "Table of Distances." Pencilled "No. 2" on the front. An additional docket reads : "Jackson. Tenn March 20 [or 2d] 1862." Shows the Tennessee...

GLC02333

to Flora Cooke Stuart

Stuart, commander of a cavalry division in the Army of Northern Virginia, writes to his wife. Mentions General John Bell Hood. Expresses confidence that General Lee (possibly Robert E. Lee) has recommended him (Stuart) for the position of...

GLC02334.01

to Flora Cooke Stuart

Stuart, Commander of Cavalry Corps, Army of North Virginia, writes to his wife from Wigwam (possibly in Virginia). Mentions mutual acquaintances and family members. Took a moonlight ride with Fontaine and Garnett (possibly Colonel Edmond Fontaine...

GLC02334.02

to Committee of Pay Table

Orders the committee to provide Chauncey Whittlesey with 1,000 pounds to purchase tents and supplies for the Continental Army. A document signed by Whittlesey on the verso, in Oliver Ellsworth's hand, is dated 6 August 1776; it indicates that he...

GLC02335

to Christian Miller

Reports on the impending death of his brother and continues with a discourse on the subject. Discusses his belief in everlasting life for those who believe in the divine redeemer. Written in Cedar Grove neighborhood.

GLC02338

to unknown

Writes as mercenary Major General in the Continental Army about the abuses of Congress. Remarks that "America had almost better be conquered ... then endure any longer such an odious tyranny as the capricious arbitrary government of an unlimited...

GLC02340

to James Madison

Apparently a retained draft briefly outlining the manner in which Gerry will take the vice presidential oath of office It is written on the verso of the docketed address leaf of a letter from Madison to Gerry. With Madison's free frank.

GLC02343

[1000 dollar Selma, Marion, and Memphis Railroad Company first mortgage eight percent bond]

Bond was "No. 465." Signed twice by Nathan Bedford Forrest as president of the railroad company; co-signed by company secretary, Alpheus Monroe Fowlkes. On verso, includes endorsement of the State of Alabama, signed 25 May 1870 by Governor William...

GLC02347

to Joseph E. Johnston re: defense of Richmond, troop positions, etc.

Written as commander in chief of the Army of Northern Virginia.

GLC02348

The Gentleman's Magazine

Printed for D. Henry at St. John's Gate, London. Includes the petition of Congress to King George. Also includes a copy of an intercepted John Adams letter to Abigail Adams 24 July 1775, copy of intercepted letter of Benjamin Harrison to George...

GLC02361

The Charleston mercury. [Vol. LXXIX, no. 11244]

Contains detailed Civil War news from the front lines. Included is a lengthy front-page comparison of the treatment of prisoners of war by the North and the South. "While the LINCOLN Government is making numerous arrests of persons at Washington and...

GLC02362

to James Clinton

Ordering Clinton to go to Albany to "assist in the command of the Northern department" under General Schuyler. Warns Clinton that there is not time for delay. "General McDougal will take the direction of matters in the Highlands when you are gone."

GLC02366

to John Steele

Informs that he has shipped to Steele 29 boxes containing volumes of the laws of the United States passed by the 11th Congress. Asks him to forward them to the addressed governors of the states and territories. Encloses a receipt (not present).

GLC02367

to Gen. Henry Benham re: stay of execution for Priv. Grey & Cusick

Accompanied by a forged Lincoln AES dated 3/22/1865, ordering an unnamed person be allowed to take the oath of Dec. 8 (clipped from a letter).

GLC02371.01

Ordering that "this man take the oath of Dec 8th" [written on back of letter]

GLC02371.02

to George McClellan

Lincoln asks General McClellan if he will have a brief meeting with some gentlemen. Clipped from a letter.

GLC02374

to Edward Maynard

Getting breech loading rifles to troops.

GLC02375

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of George W. Marples].

GLC02378

to Henry Maynadier

Written from Georgetown. Key writes to his uncle about depressed stock prices. He also discusses colonizing 12 captured Africans who are in Baltimore (he does not explain how they came to be there), in reference to his efforts through the American...

GLC02379

to Alexander McDougall and and Henry Knox

Written jointly to General McDougall and General Henry Knox. Washington names them commissioners to meet with the commissioners of Sir Guy Carleton, the commander of British forces in America, to settle issues with prisoners of war. Mentions enclosed...

GLC02380

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Written on Head Quarters, 2d Corps d'Armée stationery. Morgan encloses a note (no longer present) from General Hancock, and explains that "Thinking it within the range of probabilities that our lines may be attacked Gen Hancock & Gen Meade and others...

GLC02382.001

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram. He awaits the action of Gov. Morgan. "Genl Getty left this morning. Genl Barry desires that I shall remain as long as you can spare me…" Lt. Col. Warner of the 1st NY Artillery was eventually breveted brigadier...

GLC02382.005

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram. He reports procuring artillery horses (preparation for Fredericksburg) and questions when the next lot of horses will arrive from Washington. Wainwright, Chief of Artillery for the 13th Corps, was later breveted...

GLC02382.006

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Headquarters Inspector of Artillery, U.S.A. letterhead. Says that Burnside sent seven 4 1/2 inch siege guns to Hunt the day of his request. The original request had only been refused because Hunt had specified the guns were to be taken from the...

GLC02382.012

to Alexander Doull

United States Military Telegram. Lt. Jackson will start immediately with the seven guns [possibly the siege guns cited in GLC02382.012]; can't send ammunition yet as the track is broken. In preparation for the Fredericksburg campaign. A career...

GLC02382.013

to [Henry Knox Craig]

Written from "Camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia." Discusses supplies, reservists and conscription. "There is a notable difference in the manner in which supplies are now furnished from that practiced after the battle of Antietam, the drag seems...

GLC02382.017

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to an unspecified Board, possibly related to Army Engineers. States that the Board should "assume the proper position [of?] the Engineers as an Army Service as well as an Administration branch of the Service for that would be in accordance...

GLC02382.046

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Transmits a copy of correspondence he (Gibbon) previously sent to Humphreys (possibly Andrew Atkinson Humphreys). Mentions that Frank Woodbridge, an officer in his Regiment, will be doing some writing/ copying for him. Cautions Hunt against...

GLC02382.051

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses current events, including recent elections. Writes that Hunt may be in a position to aid the army by influencing the Secretary of War to prohibit army appointments made by politicians. Writes "Try to have a rule adopted by which every...

GLC02382.054

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Sherman, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States, invites Hunt to address the Artillery School at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, on an artillery subject of Hunt's choice. Sherman suggests the topic of "Modern Changes in Sea Coast and...

GLC02382.059

to George B. McClellan

Transmits an article (not included) Hunt wrote on either the Battle of Petersburg or
Gettysburg. Informs McClellan he has applied for an extension of his leave. Discusses attempting to publish his writings in the A & N Journal and the New York Herald...

GLC02382.065

to William Myers

Schofield, commander of the Department of the Missouri, writes to Colonel Myers, Quartermaster for the Department of the Missouri. Writes, "Genl Hurlbut informs me that Steele and Davidson, who are now at Clarendon on White River, are much in want...

GLC02349

to G. R. Brown

Writes to Brown as the Editor of the New York Syndicate Bureau. Refuses to write an article requested by Brown. Exhibits his characteristically negative attitude toward newspapers and reporters by saying, "Further I would respectfully say that I am...

GLC02350

to Henry M. Cist

Writes to Union General Thomas concerning the various meetings of the armies of the Union. Writes that he does not believe General William T. Sherman wanted to break down the Society of Army of the Cumberland by having all the armies meet in Chicago...

GLC02351

to John Rodgers

Commodore Bainbridge, imprisoned after his ship went aground on the Tunisian Coast on 29 December 1803, writes to Rogers, Commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron. States that he and other prisoners "feel confident that no exertions will be wanting...

GLC02352

to Eliza M. Hatch

Writes to his sister about a temporary cease fire. Discusses Mexican General Ampadia's proclamation to take Matamoros and General Taylor's polite letter that he and the Americans intend to stay. Mentions the citizens' fear that Matamoros will be...

GLC02353

to David Connor

Written aboard the U.S.S. Mississippi, Perry discusses visiting Captain George E. Lambert of HMS Endymion regarding two prisoners who were taken aboard the Palsot for attempting to reconnoiter the enemies' powder magazine and brought to Vera Cruz....

GLC02354

[Remitting fine and property to Marshall Jenkins].

Signed as secretary of the treasury. Remittance of the Brig "Betsy" and a cask of alcohol to the petitioner, Marshall Jenkins, after it had been forfeited.

GLC02355

to Stephen Van Rensselaer

Writing to his brother-in-law, New York State Senator Stephen Van Rensselaer (1791-1796), Hamilton introduces Minister of the French Republic Pierre Auguste Adet (1795-1797), who is visiting Albany, New York.

GLC02356

to William Davis and Benjamin Russell

Countersigned by John Avery as Secretary of State. Calls for Davis and Russell to take depositions from Patience and William Cornell regarding their divorce. Note on page two dated 8 February 1785 and signed by Justice William Davis, states that he...

GLC02357

to Thomas F. Pinckney

Comments on the present difficulties faced by engineers, but sees better times ahead. Says that Texas has "a big and a bright future, far more promising than any other southern State." Claims the state now needs more laborers to reorganize the...

GLC02359

The Gentleman's Magazine

Printed for D. Henry at St. John's Gate, London. Includes a fold-out regional map of Boston area and dramatic "Account of the proceedings of the American Colonists Since the passing the Boston Port-Bill," including Lexington and Concord. Also has...

GLC02360

Herald extra President Lincoln assassinated

Announces the death of President Lincoln and assassination attempt of Secretary Seward. Dated from Chicago, but the newspaper printing the small hand-bill is unknown. Has remnants of a doily around the borders.

GLC02364

to Al

Written on stationery of Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, as bank Vice President, possibly to New York Governor Alfred Smith. Suggests Frances Perkins for an appointment: "all the ladies of my acquaintance are keen to have you put Miss...

GLC02369

Massachusetts spy. [Vol. V, no. 249 (1 December 1775)]

Discusses military and political events. States that the Americans are not as badly overmatched as some may think. Includes a speech by Edmund Burke.

GLC02370

to Timothy L. Woodruff

Writes to Lieutenant Governor Woodruff of New York regarding political reform and democracy. As a candidate for president, he stresses the right of people to rule themselves. In the 1912 presidential election Roosevelt ran and lost under the...

GLC02372

North America as divided amongst the European powers

From The American Military Pocket Atlas (London, 1776), used by the British forces in the American Revolutionary War. "39" written on top right and bottom right corner of map. Reference numbers: Lowery 563. Phillips, Atlases 1206.

GLC02373

to Henry Walke

Commands, "The troops composing the expedition now in transit at this point will sail at 6 o'clock a.m. the gun boats [?] in advance. They will be followed by the 1st Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. McClernand. The 1st Brigade will consist of all...

GLC02376

[Trial notes in a case involving nonpayment of an indemnity for a ship seized by the French]

Written by Alexander Hamilton as counsel to the ship master, answering the underwriter's attempt to avoid payment. An armed American ship carrying unspecified contraband was seized by the French, and the ship's Master attempted to take back the...

GLC02377

to Joseph Pitcairn

Written by Pickering as Secretary of State to Pitcairn as American Consul in Hamburg. Based on previous information from Pitcairn, Pickering says dispatches sealed in false bottoms of tubs owned by three mulattoes, one white man, and one white...

GLC02381

Collection of Henry Jackson Hunt [Decimalized .001-.233]

Collection of letters, principally received correspondence, military returns, and one military journal. Includes military correspondence during the War, letters concerning Hunt's various post-war publishing endeavors, correspondence pertaining to...

GLC02382

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram from Couch's Headquarters. Reports no trouble with officers and plans to fill batteries. Written one week before McClellan finally move the Army across the Potomac, and less than a month before McClellan was replaced...

GLC02382.002

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram sent from Couch's Headquarters. Reports arrival of ammunition for French's Division (Fredericksburg). He wonders where to send it.

GLC02382.003

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram from Couch's Headquarters. He questions the appropriate number of enlisted soldiers for artillery corps, writes "The rush of recruits for my batteries is tremendous though bitterly opposed by infantry commanders."...

GLC02382.004

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram sent from the headquarters of the 13th Corps. He corrects Hunt, stating that Hall's battery belongs to the 1st Penn. Regiment. The 13th Corps, comprising the Army of Tennessee, was created 24 October 1862.

GLC02382.007

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram. Inability to report until division reports come in. Platt was an artillery officer.

GLC02382.008

to William Hays

Order for Hunt, Hays, Bronson and Michalowski to meet at 5th Corps Headquarters, per order of Court of Inquiry. Lt. Bartlett was later breveted general. Lt. Col. Hays, an artillery officer under Hunt, was appointed brigadier general of volunteers in...

GLC02382.009

to Alexander Doull

United States Military Telegram from the 5th Corps headquarters. Pledges assistance at their headquarters. Identifies Colonel Hays as chief of artillery. Webb had served as assistant inspector general for the Artillery, Army of the Potomac (ca. 15...

GLC02382.010

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram. Captain Pitkin confirms transport of ordnance to Sandy Hook.

GLC02382.011

to Henry Jackson Hunt

United States Military Telegram. Requests an officer to assist Hazlett. Porter graduated from West Point in 1845, then was posted to the artillery. McClellan appointed him to command one of two provisional corps, and at Beaver Dam Greek, Gaines'...

GLC02382.014

to Colonel

A pencil note written at a later date suggests this letter was written to Colonel Henry Knox Craig. Mentions the army's demoralization and questions the power of the Confederates. Writes, "As to the Army, I regret to say that the general feeling...

GLC02382.015

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Letterhead, "Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac." Carbon copy, with Williams's signature and Hunt's notes on verso. The Commanding General [Meade] requests Hunt to proceed to Edwards' Ferry and prepare to post artillery there in preparation for the...

GLC02382.016

to Charles H. Whittelsey

Ordnance report during the Spotsylvania campaign. With Hunt's notes on verso. Written from the Ordnance Office Artillery Reserve. Charles H. Whittelsey (1832-1871) graduated from Yale in 1853. He served in the Civil War as a lieutenant in the 1st...

GLC02382.018

to Henry Knox Craig

Writes, "I trust you are right and that their [main?] armies were broken up that the rebels will give in in good faith, and return to their allegiance in peace, and quiet but I dont expect it. People who have sacrificed so much and showed their...

GLC02382.019

Special Order No. 357

"True Copy" of special order extract. Written and with a signed attestation by Hunt. Assigns the siege train of the armies operating against Richmond, commanded by Brig. Genl. H.L. Abbott, to Hunt. Written from headquarters of the Army of the Potomac...

GLC02382.020

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses moving a battery to Belle Plain during the Wilderness campaign. Written in pencil. Career artillerist Henry S. Burton emerged from the Civil War as a regular army brigadier general by brevet. The New York native had received his...

GLC02382.021