4 November 1802

Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Receipt of a horse from Ezekiel Spulding, the price of which will be deducted from what Spulding owes to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.08803

February 25, 1803

Manuscript document

Title: [Portage bill]

Portage bill for John Hermon during his trip to the West Indies. Date previously inferred, written in pencil on the verso.

GLC02437.08805

2 May 1863

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Report of Service as Medical Director of the Army of Virginia during the summer of 1862]

The report sent to General William A. Hammond on 2 May 1863 (see GLC02649.02). Written mostly in a narrative form the report, with some charts, maps and other media included, provides a detailed and dramatic history of medical procedures and services during the Civil War in the summer of 1862. Discusses medical organization, logistics, supplies, depots, and hospitals. Provides lists of men injured by category (deserter, discharged, returned to duty, on furlough, remaining, died) and charts with types of injuries (of eye, of ear, dysentery, etc.). There is one map, apparently drawn by…

GLC02649.01

14 July 1862

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Clary

Writes to Colonel Clary, Chief of Quartermasters of Army of Virginia, to request tents, stoves, axes, and tubs for hospitals. Mentions a deficiency of ambulances. Notes that the "necessity of keeping the sick of our Army, as near the army lines as may be proper, will necessitate ampler means of accomodation to be held in readiness ..." Indicates that he will have additional requisition requests when reports arrive from the 1st and 2nd Army Corps.

GLC02649.06

10 August 1862

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Manuscript letter

Title: to A.L. Cox

Writes to Dr. Cox, the Brigade Surgeon in charge of hospitals, to order him to arrange for the wounded soldiers from Culpepper to be sent "by Rail Road immediately" to Alexandria, Virginia by authorization of Genl. Pope. An autograph note signed by McParlin on the bottom discusses the necessary paperwork and permissions being arranged. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of Virginia, "In the field beyond Culpepper." The Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862, resulted in over 1700 Federal casualties. GLC02649.10 is a draft in McParlin's hand.

GLC02649.07

11 August 1862

Clary, Robert E., 1805-1890

Letter

Title: to Thomas McParlin

Responds to McParlin's request to have wounded soldiers removed from Culpepper to Alexandria, Virginia (see GLC02649.07). Indicates that "Your note of yesterday relative to transportation for wounded did not reach me till after nine o'clock this morning. Orders have been given for forwarding the wounded and sick," for which he ordered thirty rail cars. Adds that twelve ambulances were received. With McParlin's signed endorsement that this is a "true copy."

GLC02649.08

10 August 1862

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A.L. Cox

Writes to Dr. Cox, the Brigade Surgeon in charge of hospitals, to order him to arrange for the wounded soldiers from Culpepper to be sent to Alexandria, Virginia. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of Virginia, "In the field beyond Culpepper." Written from the field following the August 9 Battle of Cedar Mountain. Original pencil draft of GLC02649.07.

GLC02649.10

23 November 1815

Hewson, John, 1744-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus Lincoln

Saw Lincoln's daughter, who brought a letter from Lincoln in response to Hewson's of 4 July 1815. Glad that Lincoln enjoyed his last letter. Expresses joy that Lincoln might come to visit. Tells him his wife died on 30 September 1815 after a nine year battle with disease at the age of 64. Says he is relying on God to see him through this trial. Says she was his second wife, "a good & kind Mother to my five Motherless Children I had when we came together." They were married 41 years and says as she grew more infirm he grew to love her more. Says death did not "approach her as a King of…

GLC03849.03

1855

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes a report of Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, an examination of the reports of several explored routes, railway memoranda, a letter of Major General Thomas A. Jesup, and the report of California Governor I.I. Stevens. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. The reports of the Pacific Railroad surveys were prepared under the direct supervision of the Engineer Department. The volumes dealing with the soil, climate, geology, botany and zoology…

GLC04963.01

1855

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes reports of Lieutenant E.G. Beckwith on the routes between the 38 and 41 parallels, reconnaissance from Puget Sound, a report of Captain John Pope regarding the territory between the Red River and the Rio Grande, the report of Lieutenant John G. Parke regarding the territory between the Rio Grande and Pimas Village, and an extract on the territory between the mouths of the San Pedro and Gila Rivers. Title page reads "33d Congress, 3d session" which does not exist; see GLC04963.…

GLC04963.02

1856

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." "A.C. Peale" inscribed in upper right corner of title page. Volume includes parts 1 through 4 (itinerary, topography, native Indian tribes, and geology) of the report of Lieutenant A.W. Whipple regarding the territory near the 35th parallel. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.03

1856

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Imprint and stamp of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania on title page. Volume includes parts 5 (botany), 6 (zoology), and the appendices of the report of Lieutenant A.W. Whipple regarding the territory near the 35th parallel. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.04

1856

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes the report of Lieutenant R.S. Williamson regarding the routes in California to connect with the routes near the 35th and 32nd parallels. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.05

1857

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-4...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Stamp of the Secretary of the United States Senate on title page. Volume includes the report of Lieutenant R.S. Williamson regarding the routes in California to connect with the routes near the 35th and 32nd parallels. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.06

1857

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes the report of Lieutenant John G. Parke regarding the routes in California to connect with the routes near the 35th and 32nd parallels and the conclusion of the survey reports for the railroad routes. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.07

1857

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes part one of a general report of the zoology along the Pacific railroad routes. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding.

GLC04963.08

1858

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes part two of a general report of the zoology along the Pacific railroad routes. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding.

GLC04963.09

1859

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes part three of a general report of the zoology along the Pacific railroad routes. Executive document no. 91. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.10

1855

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-6...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Volume includes a letter from Captain A.A. Humphreys to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, Lieutenant Warren's memoir relating to the creation of a map to illustrate the railroad surveys, and the topographical maps, profiles and sketches used to illustrate the surveys. Executive document no. 78. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Pagination not continuous.

GLC04963.11

1860

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-5...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." First of two volumes. Volume includes part one and the appendices of Washington Territory Governor Isaac I. Stevens' report on the route near the 47th and 49th parallels. Executive document no. 56. Large folio volume with modern leather binding. Inscription on contents page reads "Property of Geo. T. Monk."

GLC04963.12.01

1860

United States War Department

Book

Title: Reports of explorations and surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean made under the Secretary of War, in 1853-5...

Title continues "according to Acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854." Second of two volumes. Volume includes parts two (botany) and three (zoological) of Washington Territory Governor Isaac I. Stevens' report on the route near the 47th and 49th parallels. Executive document no. 56. Large folio volume with modern leather binding.

GLC04963.12.02

4 November 1775

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Extracts of resolutions of the Continental Congress]

Resolutions of the Continental Congress recommending that the assemblies of the various colonies to have fire locks and saltpetre manufactured, punish people who harbor deserters, and permit the army to impress vessels for transportation. The resolutions dated 4 November 1775 specify the fire lock supply needs, recommends fines, whipping, and oaths for people who harbor deserters, and ask the New England colonies to grant General Washington the power to impress carriages, horses, and other means of transportation at a "reasonable rate." A resolution from 10 November 1775 urges the…

GLC08921

9 November 1846

Ball, Charles L., fl. 1846

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William and R.P. Remington

Discusses selling some bonds of the Cincinnati & Whitewater Canal Co. which were jointly owned by a group of men including the Remingtons. Asks for the Remingtons' views on the matter.

GLC03545.24.38

24 July 1871

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George S. Boutwell

Writes to Secretary of the Treasury Boutwell seeking to reverse consolidation of tax districts in Alabama: "The consolidation of the 2d & 3d districts of Ala. if approved by me, was approved without reflection." Explains that there is no means of rapid transit between the districts, which would be problematic for consolidation.

GLC08924

10 June 1883

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stanley Matthews

Discusses his retirement from Chief Commander of the Army. Feels blessed that he is 63 years old and still healthy. Reviews his army services mentioning his interest in the trans-continental railroad and his command of the army west of the Mississippi after the Civil War. Comments on the perfect military record of General William Babcock Hazen, who Matthews asked about. Talks about his involvement in the Indian Recall Commission and some fighting with the Indians that occurred. Comments on a scandal involving General Hazen and describes at length Hazen's military career. Written on…

GLC04492.01