24 May 1798

Armstrong, J., fl. 1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William North

Discusses military and personal matters, and sends North the name of a friend.

GLC02542.32.18

January 1852

Paterson, W.A., fl. 1852

Document signed

Title: [Recommendation for James McDowell to serve as door keeper for the Virginia Senate]

Signed by Paterson, William Ritchie, John M. Daniel, Thomas Ritchie, Robert W. Hughes, L. M. [Gladbrach?], James Dove, Shelton C. Davis, William F. Watson, John Lynch, and G. W. C. Sutten recommend McDowell as members of the "Spartan Rank." Lower right quadrant is missing.

GLC03481.08

14 September 1857

Kane, George Proctor, 1820-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Toucey

Kane, H. P. Brooks, and James [Lawrence?] recommend Dr. Edward Sparks of Annapolis to Toucey's consideration for the post of naval storekeeper. Brooks relates that Sparks has recently been removed from two positions on account of his political sentiments.

GLC03481.11

28 April 1865

Leigh, Charles C., ?-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace James

Leigh writes from the National Freedmen's Relief Association to Reverend James. Introduces the bearer of this note, William Hughes, Esq., (spelled Hughs) as "a gentleman worthy your confidence & kind regards." Writes that Hughs is traveling south to recover the body of a deceased friend (possibly Captain James Ingersoll Grafton). James dockets on verso 8 May 1865 from New Bern, North Carolina, instructing Colonel Boyd to assist Hughs. Written on National Freedmen's Relief Association stationery.

GLC08895.03

30 October 1801

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to the Senate and House of Representatives

Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. A letter from Henry Knox to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding Joseph Jones' petition. Knox appears to be seeking help from the government for Joseph Jones and Benjamin Bartlett whose barns and goods were burnt down by the insurgents in Maine. Letter is possibly a draft.

GLC02437.07650

February 3, 1805

Wait, Thomas Baker, 1762-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he will help his friend Stephen Chase, a law student, who is publishing an edition of "Sullivan's Lectures on the Feudal Law." Wait wonders if he could help Chase in "procuring a few great names," such as President [John] Adams and Governor [Caleb] Strong, in addition to Knox himself (perhaps for interviews for the book). Adds that Wait and a Mr. Hopkins are publishing the book with Chase, and if it is successful, there may be more books to be published, and Wait will be able to overcome financial hardship.

GLC02437.07905

19 October 1805

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: [Letter about shipping lime] [fragment]

Date added later in pencil. Handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox, but item is a fragment of a longer document. Appears to be a portion of a letter about Knox's lime business, and shipments being sent via Captains Benjamin and Edward Kelleran.

GLC02437.07975

circa 1784-1806

Manuscript document

Title: The following is a list of the names of persons with whom D. Fales in behalf of Gen Knox entered into Reference, viz.

List of 24 names whom Fales, probably an agent for Knox in Maine, gave references to in Knox's name. The place of residence in Maine is noted for each name.

GLC02437.08366

17 October 1866

Crane, Charles Henry, 1825-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas McParlin

Indicates that he is sending McParlin a list of medical officers (not included) the Secretary of War has recently breveted for their work combating cholera and requests a list of officers who "particularly distinguished themselves in this line of business." Indicates that the Surgeon General will recommend those men be breveted and McParlin be promoted to Brevet Brigadier General. Asks that the list be limited, that McParlin to obtain General Philip H.Sheridan's "approval & recommendation" in order to "lubricate" it with the Secretary, and that it be sent to the Surgeon General.…

GLC02649.33

July 1863

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Manuscript document

Title: List of names of Medical Officers of the Army of Virginia

Names two dozen Army of Virginia medical officers "whose efficiency or capacity was observed or reported to me." Also identifies their military units and positions. Apparently compiled by McParlin.

GLC02649.09

1 September 1864

Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893

Letter

Title: to Montgomery C. Meigs

Copy of a letter written by Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a commendation for the Medical Department and hospital system under Dr. Thomas A. McParlin. The copy appears to have been prepared for McParlin. On Office of Chief Quartermaster stationery.

GLC02649.17

September 1, 1864

Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893

Letter

Title: to Montgomery C. Meigs

Copy of GLC02649.17 with slight textual variations. Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, writes to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a commendation for the Medical Department and hospital system under Dr. Thomas A. McParlin.

GLC02649.20

16 April 1866

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas McParlin

Major General Meade informs McParlin that he has complied with his request for a recommendation (see GLC02649.30): "I think if any medical officers are entitled to the Brevet of Brig Genl it [is] these who like yourself stuck it out in the field and although whilst in the field I thought two brevets a fair proportion for my staff officers - I did not dream that these out of the field were going to get more and I consider it my duty to modify my recommendations as I have in your own case...I often think of our last campaign and how skillfully you treated me. I shall never forget the…

GLC02649.29

16 April 1866

Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Hale Morgan

Major General Meade strongly recommends Dr. Thomas A. McParlin to Colonel Morgan for advancement in rank. Discusses details about military actions in the Civil War, and McParlin's role in them as an Army Surgeon and Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac. Notes that the campaign had more battles and heavier casualties (over 50,000) many any similar period during the war. Meade writes, "Surgeon McParlin reported to me as Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac in Jany. 1864, and continued to serve in that position till the army was disbanded in June 1865...the campaign from the…

GLC02649.30

22 April 1866

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Letter

Title: to Andrew Jackson Smith

Pope recommends to Major General Smith that McParlin be brevetted to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for his service on 29-30 August 1862 (Second Battle of Manassas) and Brigadier General for his service as Medical Director of the Army of Virginia since 1 September 1862. Recounts McParlin's service as a surgeon during combat and his expert handling of patients. In part: "He [McParlin] was present at the front in every engagement and it is not too much to say that from first to last he not only performed his duties with ability - and fidelity, but that his whole conduct was…

GLC02649.31

3 May 1866

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Letter

Title: to Andrew Jackson Smith

A copy of GLC02649.31 (so marked), but with a different place of address and date. Pope recommends to Major General Smith that McParlin be brevetted to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for his service on 29-30 August 1862 (Second Battle of Manassas) and Brigadier General for his service as Medical Director of the Army of Virginia since 1 September 1862. Recounts McParlin's service as a surgeon during combat and his expert handling of patients. In part: "He [McParlin] was present at the front in every engagement and it is not too much to say that from first to last he not only…

GLC02649.32

17 October 1885

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

McParlin asks that an original letter of introduction written by Ulysses S. Grant and sent to President Chester A. Arthur be returned to him (the original being deposited in White House files). McParlin transcribes in his own hand the text of the letter and asks that this serve as a substitute so that he can get the original back. He asked because he considered the letter, which commends his service in the Civil War, more valuable to himself and his family since Grant had recently died. Written on stationery of the Assistant Medical Purveyor's Office, U.S. Army.

GLC02649.37

19 October 1883

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

Printed letter

Title: to Chester A. Arthur

Printed copy of Grant's letter of introduction for Thomas A. McParlin sent to President Arthur. Commends McParlin's service in the Civil War. McParlin quoted this letter in full in GLC02649.37, in a request to Arthur for the return of the original.

GLC02649.38

13 November 1864

Edmondston, J., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Cripps

Hand delivered by Major Calhoun Benham who is on his way to Sonora, Mexico. Hopes that Cripps can assist Benham in his travel plans. Adds that Benham has seen some fantastic action in the Civil War and being a great storyteller, Edmondston encourages Cripps to inquire as to those experiences. Written on Office Inspector Field Transportation letterhead.

GLC03587.43

14 June 1844

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Poses an introduction for Philip Barton Key, who is looking to advance in the law profession in Washington, D.C. Key was the son of the late Francis Scott Key, Taney's brother-in-law. Asks Mason to procure Key an appointment as a judge advocate to some of the naval court martials. Stresses Key's competence and recommends him highly.

GLC03883.01

9 December 1846

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Introduces Joseph Costrey of Maryland as a qualified young man and recommends him for an appointment.

GLC03883.03

25 March 1845

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Mentions that he is pleased that the United States District Attorney will not be reappointed and advises that it might be better to wait to remove him until his term ends. Recommends his son-in-law James Mason Campbell for an appointment as district attorney. States that he has written to the President, James K. Polk, and the Secretary of State about this issue as well. Informs that the District Judge is also in favor of Campbell being appointed. Marked private in upper left corner.

GLC03883.02

21 October 1845

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Introduces Colonel Arthur P. Hayne of South Carolina.

GLC03883.05

July 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Writes that he has seen Mr. Smith who will be at his office tomorrow morning. States that Mr. Burbank, the man who is in charge of negotiations for Morse, is at Lovejoy's Hotel and advises Fry to bring this letter as an introduction. Dated Wednesday morning.

GLC04503.01

1 January 1841

Thacher, James, fl. 1840-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Mease

Introduces his grandson James Thacher Hodge who will be in Philadelphia for the winter working on a geological survey of Pennsylvania. Comments on having his portrait done. Mentions that a Miss Frazar has donated $500 to their society.

GLC06513.02