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Auditors Report on the Acct. of Henry Knox Esq. Secretary for the War Department

Title from docket. Three parts. First part with a copy of R. Harrison's signature. Writes concerning the account between the Treasury Department and Knox as Secretary of War, "commencing July 1st and ending November 30th 1791 ... " The total...

GLC02437.10243

To: Gov. Thomas Hicks.

Regarding Garrett's conversation with Lincoln: "Gentlemen, the salvation of the union depends upon your state. If Maryland...secedes, civil war is inevitable."

GLC07968

To: Samuel Huntington

Forwarding proposed Bill of Rights for ratification to Governor of CT. with Huntington docket on verso.

GLC07973

to Joseph Conn Guild

"It is true in politics as in morals, that those who are not for us are against ... I have long believed, that it was only by preserving the identity of the Republican party, as embodied and chracterised by the principles of Mr. Jefferson that the...

GLC07986

To: Solomon G. Haven

Abolition, William Henry Harrison, election of 1840: " The whole people seem to move spontaneously." With FF.

GLC07988

Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase

Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase (presently Arizona and New Mexico)

GLC07989

To: Churchill C. Cambreleng

Election Predictions for 1840 and the Whigs: " Their hard cider will ... be converted into sour vinegar before the end of the dog days."

GLC07991

To: James Buchanan [Copy]

Copy of New Haven Memorial sent to Buchanan by electors of Connecticut regarding their grievances with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas. Includes the signatures of 43 electors. "...the people shall make their own...

GLC07992.01

Affix the seal to Lincoln's Proclamation

Affix the seal to Lincoln's Proclamation (to suspend Writ of Habeas Corpus).

GLC07993

To: Irwin McDowell

Plans to visit montana, hostile situation with Indians at Fort Lapwai, Idaho.

GLC08004

Defeat of McClellan on the Peninsula [VA] during the Seven Days Battles.

Confidential report about defeat of McClellan on the Peninsula [VA] during the Seven Days Battles. The assesment is blunt but still hopeful, and Smith expresses his strong desire for his comments to not be leaked as they may cause wide-spread alarm.

GLC08006

To: Freedman's Aid

Address to President Lincoln regarding the Freedman's Bureau.

GLC08008

To: Albany Committee of Safety.

Thanking Albany Committee of Safety for their congratulations on Schuyler's appointment as major general; criticizing British violation of American rights and hoping for peace.

GLC07970

to Yale Law school.

Offers to fund a black student's education to Yale Law School: "we have ground the manhood out of them & the shame is ours, not theirs."

GLC07971

Congressional Resolution.

Congressional Resolution to raise a corps of 700 troops from CT, NY, NJ, and PA for defense of frontiers against Indian hostilities.

GLC07972

To: Oliver Fiske

Supporting ratification of the Constitution: "any further opposition to it at present would be productive of much greater evils." (written as a young law student)

GLC07974

To: Charles Dumas

Paris Peace Negotiation: " The Great Points of Independence, The Fisheries, The Mississippi and the Boundaries are settled to our satisfaction."

GLC07975

To: Juan De Q. Y Barneuvo

Agreement to set up procedure for returning fugitive slaves seeking freedom in Florida in response to request by Queen of Spain. To the governor of East Florida.

GLC07976

To: Aaron Burr

Submitting 12th Amendment to Aaron Burr. Signed in third person with Burr's docketing.

GLC07977

To: James Monroe

Barbary piracy and its connection to Spain with respect to recently captured ships. With Monroe's docketing.

GLC07978

Ratification of the Constitution

Ratification of the Constitution:" Opposition no doubt will be made to it in this stage ... even if well founded, [it] will in my opinion be improper."

GLC07979

To: Thomas Miller

Fowarding copy of the Treaty of Ghent to the Northern front:
"Hostilities may immediately cease between our troops and those of Great Britian"

GLC07980

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain: The purchase of Florida, Seminole war, Andrew Jackson and execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister.

GLC07981

To: John Campbell

Endorsing Jackson and attacking John Q. Adams, who " would rejoice at the establishment of a throne on the ruins of our sacred constitution."

GLC07982

to James Monroe

Five days after battle of New Orleans, criticizes delayed supplies:
"The want of them continues to expose me to great hazard. How unfortunate it is that our preparations are always so far behind the events that make them necessary!"

GLC07985

Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament. Jackson leaves a presentation sword to his son to use " In support of our glorious union and the constitutional rights of our beloved country" and various other swords to family members. With Secretarial copy of a subsequent...

GLC07987

to George M. Dallas

Buchana's Presidency and politics: " Does it not sound oddly enough to hear ... Douglas ... Question whether he is indeed in or out of the Democratic party? These early open divisions certainly do not argur well."

GLC07990

To: Ambrose Burnside

Praising Burnside and offering support in defense of Knoxville: "Do not be forced into a surrender by short rations. Take all the citizens have to enable you to hold out a few days longer. As soon as you are relieved from the presence of the enemy...

GLC07994

The March from Fredericksburg

The difficult march from Fredericksburg to Richmond vicinity, locating good fround for encampment, desertion in ranks. Written at the Head Quarters of Pickett's Division.

GLC08005

To: Andre de Daschkoff [in French]

As newly appointed U.S. minister to Russia. Working on "Strenthening the already significant relationship between our two countries."

GLC08010

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord.

Following victory at Vicksburg: "Genl Grant evidently wants me to push after Johnston."

GLC08011

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Reconstruction of Arkansas and Mississippi. Seven ALS's and one Telegram.

GLC08012

To: Beverly Tucker

Reconstruction: "...the enemy is taking slack rope enough to hang themselves."

GLC08013.02

To: Beverly Tucker

Return from his exile in England and meeting with General Lee.

GLC08013.03

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War. [Decimalized .01- .07]

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War.

GLC08014

To: [Stephen Williams]

The taking of Quebec, the arrival of the French flag of truce and two French deserters. "...wee here Quebeck is taken: which is rejoising to us: a flag of truce Came in here a few days ago: But would not own any such thing: they own wee are like to...

GLC08014.01

to: Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, Washington

"Your telegram to Maj. Allen referred. No transportation can be spared at present - probably in a few weeks. We are crippled by your order to Maj. Allen fixing price of horses & mules. No contract can be made at present at that price. Perhaps...

GLC05601.003

to: Major General [George B.] McClellan, Washington.

"Genl. [David S.] Stanley is not able to take the field on account of a broken leg. He is barely able to do duty on Courts martial &c."

GLC05601.019

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"Can you give me Col. H[enry] J. Hunt as chief of Artillery? Lt. Col. Totten is appointed a Brig. Genl. of Mo. Militia, and is much wanted to organise that force.

GLC05601.044

to: Brigadier General [George H.] Thomas, Washington.

"I cannot send an ordinance officer to Genl. Buell from St. Louis arsenal. All but one are in the field where their services cannot be spared."

GLC05601.046

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"Have Grant, Smith and Pope been made Major Genls? I wish an answer immediately as I am organising corps d'armee & Divisions."

GLC05601.061

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"No. 42." "Lines down. Can get nothing South of the Ohio. Today line down to Cairo."

GLC05601.065

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Send the families of [Simon B.] Buckner, [Roger W.] Hanson & Madrid back to Columbus. They should not have been received without my orders. I can't ascertain where the parties named have been sent. When they are properly disposed of, it will be...

GLC05601.066

To: Brigadier General John Pope

"Application has been made for furlough of a man of Capt. Frisbees 37th Ills. to attend a corpse to Indiana. If you approve, give it."

GLC05601.001

To: D. B. Northop, Esq.

"Have copies of Laws of War been sent east, -- if so when, where & how many. [see # 104] Tell Capt. Johns that I can ascertain nothing about his appointment."

GLC05601.002

to: Major General Franz Sigel, Rolla, [Missouri]

"You can grant it on surgeon's certificate, not otherwise."

GLC05601.004

to: Brigadier General Schofield, St. Louis.

"A cavalry force has been ordered to Columbia & another to Fayete, but it is not known yet whether they can cross at Boonville & Jeff[erson] City. I have telegraphed to latter place to direct, if possible, Com[man]d[in]g officer at Fulton not to...

GLC05601.005

to: John B. Sanborn

"I known nothing of such order -- not received here."

GLC05601.007

to: Brigadier General Thomas McKean,Jeff[erson] City.

"We have large forces at Danville & probably at Wellsville with still larger forces between these places and Warrenton."

GLC05601.008

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks

"Send third Iowa Cavalry to arsenal tomorrow morning for arms & equipment."

GLC05601.009

to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla, Mo.

"Telegram this morning from Sedalia [Mo] says that information has just been received that main part of [Sterling] Price's army passed through Springfield on Monday last, in full retreat. Too late to reach him except by Cavalry. No Infantry...

GLC05601.010

to: Lt. Col. F. J. Herron. Comdg at Pacific.

"Iowa Regiment will not move till further orders from these Head Quarters."

GLC05601.011

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"Send an Infantry Regiment to Arsenal tomorrow for Arms & equipment."

GLC05601.012

to: Brigadier General T[homas] J. McKean, Jeff City.

"What of the troops sent to Fulton? Anything from other side of the river?

GLC05601.013

to: Brigadier General John Pope, Otterville.

"Send reinforcements to Fayette, say five hundred horse. Insurrection in the north increasing."

GLC05601.014

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

to: Col. K. B. Porter, Camp Harden.

"Your Regiment is wanted here, as soon as it is ready for the field."

GLC05601.016

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"How many officers & privates of 'Benton Cadets,' as mustered out."

GLC05601.017

to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla.

"I have seen your requisition for lumber for a hospital. Not approved. There are three hundred vacant beds here - send all sick for whom you have no hospital room to this City. Notify Medical Director."

GLC05601.018

to: Allen C. Fuller, Springfield.

"I cannot at present spare the cavalry companies mentioned from duty in this Department. I will see what can be done in this matter hereafter."

GLC05601.020

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"Send them to Rolla as fast as they can be transported. Also send 43rd Ill. to Cairo."

GLC05601.021

to Com[mandin]g officer at Cape Girardeau.

"Has Col. Ross regt. left for Cairo? If not it should go as soon as transportation can be obtained."

GLC05601.022

to: Col. Burbank, Jeff. Barracks.

"At what time can [struck: you] your command take charge of the prisoners? Make all possible haste."

GLC05601.023

to: Governor Todd, Columbus, Ohio.

"Any troops sent, if by Rail Road will go to Cairo; if by water to Paducah."

GLC05601.024

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob, Mo.

"What additional forces do you require to occupy Doniphan [Mo] & to capture Pocahontas [Arkansas]? When can you move. I have two regiments of Cavalry ready to send you if you say so. Col. Callender is preparing the light artillery you asked for....

GLC05601.025

to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum, Cairo.

"Stop all transports and troops at Paducah, till gunboats are ready to precede them up the Cumberland."

GLC05601.026

to: Col. H. T. Reid, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Complete your regiment as rapidly as possible. Don't want them till properly organized. Can give them arms, clothing & camp equipage here. They are much needed."

GLC05601.027

to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum,Ciaro.

"Send them up with all possible dispatch. As soon as one is ready, send it off."

GLC05601.028

to Col. Callender, St. Louis Arsenal.

"See that Col. Carlin [?] is supplied with light [illegible] as soon as possible."

GLC05601.029

to: Senator [Milton] Latham.

"Don't permit C. F. Smith's nomination to be rejected. He is the best officer in my command, and there is not the slightest ground for suspecting his loyalty."

GLC05601.030

to: Lt. Col. D. E. Williams, Quincy, Ill.

"Appropriation is exhuasted; men will be paid as soon as Congress passes new bill. Officers are responsible for obedience and discipline of their men. If they cannot enforce orders they should resign; if not they will be disciplined."

GLC05601.031

to: Act[in]g General J. P. Buckingham, Columbus, Ohio.

"Capt. S. will supply train for 78th regt., if he has means on hand. Send them on as soon as possible."

GLC05601.032

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.

"Prepare for the movement proposed. I will send you a regt. of cavalry immediately and one of infantry as soon as possible. Every [inserted: man I] can spare at present has been sent to the Cumberland. Let it be understood that you are to move...

GLC05601.033

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"The 2d Iowa cavalry will be ready for transportation to Ponton as soon as possible."

GLC05601.034

to: Lieut. S. L. Phelps, U.S.N. Commanding the Gunboats, Tenn River.

"If possible go to the Cumberland River with two of your gunboats to reinforce Com. Foote, leaving the other at the Bridge or Fort Henry. [p.s.] Send this to comg. officer at Paducah with orders to forward it with all possible dispatch."

GLC05601.035

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.

"The Q[uarte]r master will fill your requisitions as soon as possible. Transportation is very short, & the cavalry cannot be sent for some days."

GLC05601.036

to: Com[mandin]g officer, at Paducah, Ky.

"Send scouts in direction of Mayfield to ascertain enemy's movements."

GLC05601.037

to: Brigadier General Don Carlos Buell, Louisville.

"We are constructing telegraph line to Fort Henry as rapidly as possible.

GLC05601.038

to: Gov. R. Yates.

"Please send Col. Willson's regt. here. We shall have arms for them."

GLC05601.039

to: Brigadier General Prentiss, Palmyra, Mo.

"Try him."

GLC05601.040

to: Brigadier General C. F. Smith, Paducah or elsewhere.

"The Senate today confirmed you're appointment unanimously. The commission of Major Genl. awaits you. The fight has been a hard one, and the victory complete. You will not disappoint your friends."

GLC05601.041

to: Thomas A. Scott, As[istan]t Sec[re]t[ar]y of War, Springfield, Ill.

"Shall I send letters to you or retain them till you come here!"

GLC05601.042

to: Comg. officer at Benton Barracks.

"Have the Michigan batteries ready to move tomorrow."

GLC05601.043

to: Col. Callender, St. Louis Arsenal.

"Arsenal at [struck: St Lou] Pahucah short of ammunition. Send supply of sixty-nine, fifty-eight & fifty-four immediately."

GLC05601.045

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"I want telegraph extended from Lebanon to Springfield. Increase the force for extending line from Smithland. Hurry it on with all possible dispatch. Bowling Green is completely evacuated."

GLC05601.047

to: Major General Hunter, Fort Leavenworth, Ka.

"Can you leave the 4th Ohio Cavalry in North Missouri? It will enable me to withdraw an infantry regt. for Fort Donelson. It is much needed. Garrison of Fort D. is thirty thousand. Bowling Green has been abandoned & the enemy is concentrating to...

GLC05601.048

to: Brigadier General [William T.] Sherman, Paducah.

"Could cavalry sent to the Tennessee to Fort Henry or above cross over to Genl. Grant? Answer."

GLC05601.049

to: Gov. Todd, Columbus Ohio.

"If possible send me more troops to [inserted: Cairo or] Paducah. I have arms to meet them if required. Answer."

GLC05601.050

to: the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana.

"Please send all armed troops to Cairo, and all unarmed to this place as rapidly as possible."

GLC05601.051

to: Brigadier General [Benjamin M] Prentiss.

Can you spare me another infantry regt. say 26th Ill? and when can you spare yourself? I shall soon want you South."

GLC05601.052

to: Col. J. B. Wyman.

"Will send you reinforcements if absolutely necessary. We have plenty of sabers for Mood's Cavalry. Send requisitions to Col. Callender immediately."

GLC05601.053

to: Gov. S. J. Kirkwood, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Send me the fourth cavalry. Orders for Fort Leavenworth are countermanded."

GLC05601.054

to: General Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have the Mich. cavalry armed & equipped immediately. Transporation must be dispensed with if they go in boats." [On telegraph form.]

GLC05601.055

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Paducah.

"Retain the transports with Genl. [William] Nelson's Division. I am only waiting to hear from Buell, to order the movement."

GLC05601.056

to: Clark Dunham, Burlington, Iowa.

"Blasting powder will be allowed to be taken to Colorado Territory, on giving bonds that shall be used only for blasting purposes."

GLC05601.057

to: Brigadier General [William T.] Sherman, Paducah, Ky.

"Send all troops from Kentucky[,] not required for defense of Paducah[,] to Clarksville [Tn]."

GLC05601.058

to: J. B. Fry, A[cting] A[djutant] G[eneral], Louisville.

"I cannot understand how you can want boats sent to Louisville to transport troops up the Cumberland. We have not transports to share on the contrary I have asked Asst. Secty. Scott to send down all he can spare from the Ohio. Get transports from...

GLC05601.059

to: Brigadier General E[leazer] A. Paine, Cairo.

"Any news from Columbus: Keep me advised."

GLC05601.060

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Feed Contraband & put them at work to pay for food & clothing. I can get no communication with Buell."

GLC05601.062

to: Brigadier General Buell, Bowling Green in Louisville.

"Where is Knight's? I can find it on no map."

GLC05601.063