February 25, 1903

Hearst, William R., 1863-1951

Newspaper clipping

Title: Let the South Alone, Mr. Roosevelt

Author is upset at Roosevelt's attempts to put Black people in office in the South. He says Roosevelt has only succeeded in widening the gap between Black and White people and should stay out of the South. Second page includes advertisements and portions of articles.

GLC02691.12.11

1870

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1870 Diary

Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back for accounting.

GLC03131.16.10

1872

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1872 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Entire book blank except for the end where he does some accounting.

GLC03131.16.11

1873

Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873

Diary

Title: 1873 Diary

Front features phases of the moon, a list of principle cities and stamp duties. Writes poetic passages about the abolition of goverments like those in Germany where the war is said to have dug 7 million graves. rest of the book is blank. He uses the back for accounting purposes.

GLC03131.16.12

1815

Simickson, Henry, fl. 1863

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Article honoring those who lost their lives in the Civil War]

Title torn from article. "These men fought to maintain and perpetuate the rights of human nature. These men fought, not for themselves alone--they struck the chains from the limbs of four millions of bondsmen..."

GLC03131.16.18

4 April 1868

Central Mining Company, fl. 1854-1894

Object

Title: [Central Mining Company Ten Dollar Note]

A ten dollar note produced by the Central Mining Company in Eagle Harbor, Michigan. It has a number of signatures on both sides and a facsimile of a portrait of a female warrior.

GLC09620.364

8 September 1866

Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05

1868

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

Pamphlet

Title: Speeches of General U.S. Grant, Republican candidate for the 18th president of the United States, being extracts from speeches, letters, orders, military and state papers

Speeches by Grant pertain to a variety of subjects such as :The extracts chosen vary in subject. Some of the topics included are acceptance of the Republican nomination, feelings toward enslaved people being aided by the military, Black troops, defeat and surrender of General Lee, reconstruction, General Sheridan's and Secretary Stanton's removals, and military control of Western steamboat traffic. Published by the Union Republic Congressional Executive Committee.

GLC01265.29

1868

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Pamphlet

Title: Opening argument of Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts, one of the managers on the impeachment of the president

Address given before the Senate. Accuses President Andrew Johnson of undermining Congress authority, vetoing laws that promoted peaceful reconstruction of the nation, and not punishing rebels. A resolution for Johnson's impeachment was passed in the House of Representatives February 24, 1868. On March 5, 1868 a court of impeachment was organized in the United States Senate to hear charges against the President. After three months, Johnson was acquitted and retired at the end of his term, in March 1869.

GLC01265.30

1868

Cook, Burton C., 1819-1894

Pamphlet

Title: The conflict between the president and congress: its origins and progress

Reported and printed by F & J Rives and George A. Bailey. A speech of the Honorable Burton C. Cook delivered in the House of Representatives on May 8, 1868. Argues that President Andrew Johnson's "usurpation of power has endangered the safety of the Republic." Calls upon members to impeach Andrew Johnson of high crimes and misdemeanors.

GLC01265.31

1869

Mungen, William, 1821-1887

Pamphlet

Title: President's message and repudiation

Reported and printed by F. & J. Rives and George A. Bailey. A speech delivered in the House of Representatives on January 27, 1869. Mungen argues that he is not in favor of repudiation but is in favor of equal taxation.

GLC01265.35

1866

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: The dangers and duties of the hour: an address delivered at concert hall

Published by Chronicle Book and Job Print. Denounces president Andrew Johnson as an untrustworthy leader and one who easily pardons traitors, primarily Southern rebels. Includes a letter written to Kelley by Governor W.G. Brownlow of Tennessee as a testament of Johnson's betrayal of the Union.

GLC01265.24

1864

Goepp, Charles, fl. 1863-1864

Pamphlet

Title: The National Club on the Reconstruction of the Union

Published by G.B. Teubner. Printing of an address given at a meeting of the National Club of New York, held at Dramatic Hall, February 4, 1864. Suggests that "rebel country" should be divided into new territories and jurisdiction assumed over the rebel states. Argues that the identity of the rebel states must be destroyed completely. Includes nine resolutions agreed upon by the National Club, to be printed and discussed in the following meeting. Also includes a map of the US divided into regions.

GLC01265.26

1868

Whiting, William, 1813-1873

Pamphlet

Title: Address of the Hon. William Whiting before the Boston Highlands Grant Club, August 5, 1868

Published by A. Williams and Company. Criticizes Andrew Johnson for taking over congressional authority and compares him to Napoleon Bonaparte. Discusses the constitutionality of the reconstruction acts. Accuses the Democratic Party of having a "rebel program" in which Southern rebels will attempt to regain everything they lost in the Civil War. Warns against the possibilty of another successful rebellion by rebel states.

GLC01265.33

28 March 1872

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

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of John Miller]

Convicted of violation of "the Enforcement Act." Miller's crime was intimidation and violence against an African American in attempting to prevent the former slave from voting. Klan related.

GLC08384

1870

Broadside

Title: [Anti-15th Amendment]

"Hedgehog's Grand Combination of Powers of Darkness. . .The whole to conclude with Hedgehog's celebrated feat of swallowing a live negro!. . ." Reconstruction

GLC08395

6 September 1865

Poole, Allen J., 1817-1876

Printed document signed

Title: [Amnesty oath for A. J. Poole]

Poole (possibly Allen Jackson Poole) swears to "faithfully defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of States thereunder, and... abide by and faithfully support all Law and Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion." Signed by Poole and [W. G. Coleman?], Justice of the Peace for Claiborne.

GLC06261.01.05

13 May 1862 - 15 May 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W

Writes that by keeping in contact with home the soldiers and those they left at home feel better. Explains the anguish felt while waiting to hear from loved ones or friends after a battle. Hopes that General Ulysses S. Grant will "hurry affairs" in Tennessee. Hopes that the Union will soon liberate their fellow soldiers in the rebel capital Richmond, Virginia. Wants to see Confederate President Jefferson Davis defeated. States that the rebel leaders should get the "rewards of treason." Writes that it is doubtful the rebels will get such a treatment as the people in Washington, D.C. will most…

GLC03523.42.11

5 November 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Has just completed muster rolls and will be mustering out nine one-year soldiers who are the best in his company. Writes that the men are opposed to president Johnson's reconstruction policies and leniency on the rebels. Two men were imprisoned and charged $25 each for refusing to take off rebel buttons from their coats. Painter requests $50 to help with his wardrobe and rent expenses.

GLC02016.093

19 November 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Ella

Writes that he has been appointed court recorder and Provost Marshall. Two military commissions will convene for two murder trials. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the upcoming Congressional meeting, which will determine whether soldiers will remain in service during the winter and if Southern congressmen will be admitted into Congress. He is not sure he will be able to go home anytime soon, as there is no chance of mustering out and a furlough would require an expensive trip home. Writes that if she sends him $100 dollars, he will apply for furlough.

GLC02016.094

29 November 1866

Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Reverend Putnam

"All that you said of Massachusetts...was true to the letter...she has always been the foremost state of the Union. How intensely has South Carolina - - slavery cursed, degraded, barbarous South Carolina - - hated her from the beginning!"

GLC09167

9 July 1865

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he will be leaving for Staunton, Va. by rail. Painter will be staying in Virginia to oversee state elections which will postpone his discharge. Complains that all the newer soldiers are being mustered out while the veterans remain. Also complains about the poor rations being given to the soldiers. Writes that he withdrew from his position as adjutant and is again First Lieutenant. Also writes that four first lieutenants dropped out yesterday. Has been busy with rolls and other administrative duties due to the end…

GLC02016.084

17 May 1867

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jehu Glancy Jones

Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, briefly discusses decisions made in recent court cases, suffrage, and the politics of reconstruction with Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania.

GLC05677.02

22 December 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, discusses recent personal events and reconstruction with his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Reports that he will soon begin working at the Office of the Treasury in Savannah. States that on his way to Savannah (from an unspecified location), he travelled with General Donaldson and Donaldson's wife. Relays seeing General Davis Tillson, the Assistant Commissioner for the United States Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands. States that Tillson seeks to transfer his headquarters to Savannah, and that he "is…

GLC05732.01

13 September 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, replies to a letter from his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor). Discusses the illness of Charlie, a mutual acquiantance. Relates events which took place regarding the acquisition of a mare from Captain Seeley. States that upon buying the mare, Seeley issued a receipt stating that the mare had never been in the possession of the United States Government, but that a Government brand appeared on the horse after she shed her hair. Offers to sell her to Levassor at a price Levassor sets. Reports "I have been running about at…

GLC05732.02