10 October1861

Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no.187 (October 10, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Only first 2 pages of the usual 8 page issue. Several columns of military notices and requests for volunteers. Description of the night attack on Santa Rosa Island in Florida. 1000 Confederate troops surprised a New York Zouave regiment. Update on affairs in Missouri. Printed proclamation of Kansas Jayhawker Brigadier General Jim Lane (for a broadside of this proclamation owned by GLC see GLC07349). Page 2 has short item on the arrest of an Episcopal clergyman for preaching a secession sermon in Alexandria (he was later released). Another item states that $75,…

GLC05960.02.13

20 March 1863

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and financial matters. Notes that Doctor Crehore took leave, since the sick members of the regiment are presently comfortable. Refers to other men in his regiment: Captains Lincoln and Hayden, and Lieutenants Charlie Phelps and Plunkett. Notes that William L'Hommedieu was "sent this morning to the Rif Rafs for the term of his enlistment to hard labor…

GLC02163.12

24 September 1861

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 178 (September 24, 1861)]

Shooting of 400 mutineers in Washington, Arrest of Maryland senators.

GLC05959.72.010

29 November 1861

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 234 (November 29, 1861)]

The Rebel Navy - Description of the most prominent vessels - a list of the privateers - their armament and commanders, Mason & Slidell to be held as hostages.

GLC05959.72.012

9 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 305 (March 9, 1864)]

The affair on the Eastern Shore, Congratulatory order of General Elzey, Arrest of a Government Officer at City Point upon the Charge of Communicating Treasonable Documents to the Enemy.

GLC05959.72.062

19 April 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 43 (April 19, 1864)]

Arrest of a Union Spy, Gold up to $179 in New York, Grant's losses at Missionary Ridge - 600 Killed, 4,000 wounded, 700 missing, An ironclad runs the blockade, Poor whites in the North, how they live Battles in Florida, How the freed men are treated by their new masters.

GLC05959.72.087

29 June 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 148 (June 29, 1861)]

The Skirmish on the Rappahannock, Arrest of Marshall Kane.

GLC05959.56.014

10 August 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 35 (August 10, 1861)]

Skirmish at Rich Spring, The Hessians Burning Private Property - Arrest of Unoffending Citizens.

GLC05959.56.041

28 August 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 48 (August 28, 1861)]

Effect of the Manassas Battle Abroad, More Arrests - The Lincolnites Seizing Correspondence from Ladies - The Mutinous Soldiers.

GLC05959.56.055

8 October 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 82 (October 8, 1861)]

Movements of General Zollicoffer, Fremont to be Court-Martialed, Affairs in Kentucky - The Capture, Sentence of Death, and Escape of James H. Burnam, The Capture of General Butler's Flagship "Fanny."

GLC05959.56.081

22 November 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 120 (November 22, 1861)]

The Capture of Commissioners Mason & Slidell, Particulars of the Arrest of Senator Gwin & others from California, The Privateer Sumter, The Occupation of Potomac by the Yankees.

GLC05959.56.096

25 December 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 148 (December 25, 1861)]

Report of the Van-Wyck Investigating Committee, The Mason Slidell Affair, The Yankees Back Down to England, The Battle at Drainsville, Opothleyholo's Forces Increasing - Col. Cooper in Five Miles of Him - Col. Drew's Cherokee Regiment Disbanded - A Battle Expected Daily.

GLC05959.56.100

6 August 1863

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 32 (August 6, 1863)]

News from General Lee's Army seems to indicate a concentration of army troops in the neighborhood of Fredericksburg, The Army of the Potomac, a fight at Culpepper, and the discovery of General Lee's position, Temporary abandonment of the assault on Battery Wagner, Fort Sumter to be the first reduced, Outrage on Confederate officers, Morgan being treated as a convict, Update from a surgeon at Gettysburg on the casualties of that battle, Reported victory in Louisiana, under General Taylor, Account of the attack and evacuation of Yazoo City, Mississippi.

GLC05959.56.125

circa 1863-1864

Hutchins, W.S., fl. 1863

Manuscript letter

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hutchins, the Deputy Aid of Revenue, writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio asking if he will give a William Lowry permission to "peddle beyond our lines" near Hawks Nest. States that he has detained this man and asks if Scammon feels he is worthy.

GLC02414.173

January 23, 1865

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (January 23, 1865)]

Sherman's Movements against South Carolina, General Bragg is confident that he will be able to hold Wilmington, Local Citizens arrested and confined to Castle Thunder for attempting to go to the enemy., Letter by the 13th Virginia Regiment before Petersburg.

GLC05959.72.123

27 November 1861

Newspaper

Title: Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 34 (November 27, 1861)]

The capture of our ministers to France & England (Trent Affair), Confederate victory near Jacksonboro, Skirmish near Falls Church.

GLC05959.73.09

20 August cicra 1863

Ekings, Thomas, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Warrenton, Virginia. Thanks Ogden for her letter and expresses his happiness that her husband, who is also in the militia, escaped the shelling of Carlisle unharmed. Says his company has "seen as hard service as any troops in the Army," and the men are glad they have only nine months left to serve. Reflects on the many lost lives of "noble fellows" and thanks God for sparing him during the Battle of Gettysburg. Describes his regiment's actions before and during the battle, in which several of the men were wounded or killed. Says, "I know it is wrong to cherish…

GLC06559.025

18 November 1993

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins continues a previous letter (GLC05508.024.01), commenting that she feels a connection with her correspondent and makes tentative plans for a visit. She responds to questions about prison work, her religious faith, and drugs in prison. She discusses her guilt and remorse, as they relate to her Christian beliefs.

GLC05508.024.02

17 December 1993

Atkins, Susan, 1948-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Kregg Sanders

Atkins writes to Sanders from prison while serving time for her part in the Tate-LaBianca murders committed while a member of the Manson family. Atkins thanks Sanders for the story of his adventure getting her book, considering it "one of those cool drinks of water that refreshes my soul." She talks about her book (Child of Satan, Child of God), food, the book Helter Skelter and computers. Written on a single length of thermal "fax" paper.

GLC05508.024.03

6 September 1993

Davis, Bruce, 1942-?

Typed manuscript

Title: [Breakpoint with Chuck Colson]

Internet usenet transcript of "BreakPoint," a christian Prison Fellowship radio program hosted by Chuck Colson. Segment titled: Working Chic: Labor Day Cogitations.

GLC05508.081.03

02 Dec 1793

Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813

Document signed

Title: Signed by George Washington

Act of Third Congress "for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt"

GLC08351

12 April 1777

Spooner, Walter, fl. 1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dear Friends

Tells six prisoners in jail in Taunton that he could find no one to interpose for them or to pay their fines. Asked William Tallman to send him a petition with their names, but it has not arrived. Has sent a letter to the sheriff asking him to discharge them on their giving twenty pound bonds. Regarding his belief that the court will not prosecute them if they fail to pay the bond, he adds: "you need not mention my judgement, for if you should it may give some uneasiness to others." Address on verso reads: "To the six persons now in goal at Taunton for not going into the Army."

GLC02924.046

January 18, 1777

Bryant, James, fl. 1777-1778

Document signed

Title: [Copy of a warrant for the arrest of soldiers who failed to appear at the muster of 6 January 1777]

Also contains Bryant's clerical signatures of the selectmen, the militia officers, and the Committee of Safety. Gideon Brownell, Silvenas Sixon, David Sowle, Jonathan Gifford, Elijah Gifford, Christopher Slocum, and Timothy Comel of the Town of Dartmouth were appointed soldiers and were ordered to appear for muster. Constable Gamaliel Bryant is ordered to arrest these men and to put them in jail until such time as a fine of 12 pounds is paid. Certified as a true copy.

GLC02924.047

1861

Wallis, Severn Teackle, 1816-1894

Document signed

Title: Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment.

"Committee on Federal Relations in regard to Calling of a Sovereign Convention." Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment. Several editing marks on inside.

GLC08298

12 July 1979

Clinton, William J., 1946-?

Document signed

Title: As Arkansas Governor, commutes first degree murder term of J.W. Taylor from life to 61 years, 7 months.

GLC08344