1865/05/23

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7528 (May 23 1865)]

Contains coverage of the Lincoln conspiracy trial for Monday, May 22, 1865. Testimony and examinations of Norah Fitzpatrick, William Cleaver, J.L. M'Phail, Dr. Verdi, John Brown (alias "peanuts"), James Maddox, Lieut. Bartley, Col. R.B. Treat, Major T.T. Eckert, C.F. Hall, and William C. Clives. Also includes a front page story about the assassination of Gen. Kirby Smith, account of Jefferson Davis and family imprisoned aboard the steamer Clyde, and capture of rebel Governor Isham Harris of Tennessee.

GLC08722

1865/06/28

Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872

Newspaper

Title: New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no.7559 (June 28, 1865)]

Reports on the happenings of the Lincoln conspirators' trial for Tuesday, June 27, 1865.

GLC08428.12

1746 ca.

Topsfield & Worcester, fl. 1746

Header Record

Title: Collection of 13 Massachusetts documents, re: French & Indian War [Decimalized .01- .13]

A number of warrants/orders regarding arms and training. Petition to move training Order to arrest a deserter Order to rally troops and march them List of soldiers

GLC01450.248

1836/08<?>

Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857

Document

Title: Orders for a court martial board, to include Ward [damaged]

Damaged at top, affecting date and place of writing.

GLC02145.60

1843/01/04

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Manuscript

Title: to Texas House of Representatives re: complete summary of events in Archives War

Clerical copy, with docket "private property" on p. 4.

GLC02145.14

1842/03/07

Hockley, George W., 1802-1851

Manuscript document

Title: Declaring martial law in Austin because of archives war

As Secretary of War, declares martial law because of "archives war" and places Thomas Ward in command of stores. Probably clerical.

GLC02145.12

1778/10/23

Bryan, George, 1731-1791

Document signed

Title: [Order to carry out a death sentence against two convicted criminals]

Order made under Bryan's authority and signed by "Jy Mattlock" as secretary. Orders Sheriff James Claypoole to carry out death sentences for Abraham Carlisle and John Roberts on 4 November 1778. Issued by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, "under the hand of the Honorable George Bryan Esquire Vice President." Features paper seal of the state of Pennsylvania.

GLC02503.04

1861/12/17

Patrick, Marsena R., 1811-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. N. Burt re: investigating and commissioning soldiers

Regarding a case of fraud practiced on two officers, and querying re seniority of two captains. "Onderdonk has raised the Squadron...to a very efficient state, working as it for the last 5 months steadily...."

GLC02465.18

1814/03/08

McArthur, Duncan, 1772-1839

Letter signed

Title: to John Armstrong

Writes to Secretary of War Armstrong to inform him that since he has not received orders and has finished as a witness in the trial of General William Hull, he will travel to Ohio. McArthur was then a brigadier general. Hull had bloodlessly surrendered Fort Detroit in August, 1812, during the War of 1812, and was charged with cowardice and treason.

GLC02504.30

1860/12/27

Wardlaw, D.L., fl. 1860

Manuscript document

Title: Copy of Committee resolution authorizing Gov. to declare martial law

Clerical copy written in the hand of B.F. Arthur, signed for Winslow (as chair of the Secession Convention).

GLC02271

1863/02/28

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds

Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed endorsement to his son Miller: "I send you Gen Lees letter rec'd this morning that you may see exactly how matters stand ..." Lee writes: "The application of Lt. M. A. Wright for extension of his leave of absence was returned to the Sec. of war on the 21st recommended… I am very glad to hear that your Son is so nearly recovered. We require all good men…

GLC02691.02

1836/04/04

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Document signed

Title: Pardon petition endorsement for Priv. A. Scales, also signed by Amasa Turner

Signed by Houston as Commander in Chief of the army of Texas, granting pardon to Scales, who was under death sentence (for desertion?). The petition is signed by, among others, Amasa Turner, Lieutenant Millen, Deputy and W.W. Summers, Lieut. Pardon was requested because Scales was penitent and had faithfully performed his duty. Written at Camp West of Brasos.

GLC01860.13

1836/08/22

Milroy, Joseph H., fl. 1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: 2 letters appealing to Thomas Ward for reconciliation before execution

Milroy was to be shot by court martial and sought to reconcile himself to Ward. Both letters (each 2 p. + addr.) were written on the same day, in pencil.

GLC02145.34

1838/04/08

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Albert S. Johnston re: preparing for attack on San Antonio

Signed as General. Commanding Johnston to have all militia in readiness for a possible attack, and giving permission to organize a military court. Houston also asks that Johnston inform the Comanche Indians and, if possible, to allow their chiefs visit the seat of government.

GLC02401

1864/09/24

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Holt re: trial of Simon Ready before military court

Written as President on Executive Mansion stationery. Basler 8: 22. Ready has not been identified and no response is known. Joseph Holt was Judge Advocate General.

GLC02793.037

1780/10/13

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Col. Daniel Brodhead re: court martials and war news

In addition to discussing the court martials of Capt Thomas Beal, Peter Davis and David Gamble, Washington also mentions his hopes to attack Detroit, thoughts on Virginia and his need for provisions. Written near Passaic Falls, New Jersey.

GLC02867.03

1712/06/21

Livingston, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Livingston re: fear of attacks from French and Indians

John writes to inform his father that he is currently stationed with 600 men and officers, who are awaiting news from England regarding how they are to settle the garrison. The situation is tense due to the threat of a French and Indian attack, and he even notes that a few men have been shot for desertion. He also requests that his father assist him in purchasing the commissions of either Capt. [Wimes] of Ingolesbey if they are able to sell them.

GLC03107.00920

1711/08/25

Council of War

Manuscript document

Title: Proceedings at a council of war

The Council gives directions on how to use the "brass ordinances" sent from England, and addresses complaints of bad bread from Coll. Schuyler's regiment. They also give orders for the creation of a court to try crimes committed against the aritcles of war.

GLC03107.02105

1863/05

Vallandigham, Clement L., 1820-1871

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Democracy of Ohio re: as prisoner, invokes Constitution, decries Lincoln

GLC05709

1863/05/25

Newspaper

Title: Nashville weekly union. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 25, 1863)]

News include report of 4th Mich. Cav. defeating 1st Alabama and capturing their flag. Prints 157 regulations to be followed under martial law. Ink inscription "G.W.C." Later graphite inscription "My uncle Geo. W. Clark."

GLC06107.07

1862/01/06

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Document signed

Title: to: Col. [Franklin D.] Callender, Arsenal.

"Major McKinstry's limits of arrest, if not so already, will be extended to the limits of the Arsenal and Arsenal grounds."

GLC05601.015

February 28, 1880

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations.

GLC06762.060

February 10, 1881

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations. Followed by blank half leaf.

GLC06762.076

1775/06/12

Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787

Broadside

Title: Proclamation of amnesty in Boston to all but Samuel Adams and John Hancock

Authorship attributed to John Burgoyne. With woodcut royal seal of George III at top. Gage writes: "In this exigency of complicated calamities, I avail myself of the last effort within the bounds of my duty, to spare the effusion; to offer, and I do hereby in his Majesty's name, offer and promise, his most gracious pardon to all persons who shall forthwith lay down their arms, and return to the duties of peaceable subjects, excepting only..., Samuel Adams and John Hancock, whose offences are of too flagitious a nature to admit of any other consideration than that of condign punishment."…

GLC04781

1862/05/27

Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864

Broadside

Title: General Orders no. 33 re: fight for Second War of Independence

Broadside ordering punishment of deserter and urging his men to "fight for the Second War of American Independence." Thought to be unique. The printed "27" has been struck with red ink and corrected "26." Parish & Willingham 1120

GLC07288