6 March 1862

Stone, E. Wyman, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Berdille

It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should learn. Despite a rocky start, their regiment is now highly respected.

GLC02182.25

February 6, 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

GLC02618.001

18 March 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

GLC02618.002

18 September 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

GLC02618.003

8 October 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

GLC02618.004

17 November 1860

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

8 June 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

12 July 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

20 September 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

15 October 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

28 April 1813

Bailey, Jacob, 1731-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hannah Bailey

A letter from Jacob Bailey to his wife Hannah Bailey. In his letter, Jacob Bailey writes about his health, the death of Benjamin Brown, marching orders towards Champlain and Swantson, Vermont, and his hope for peace. There is a small tear halfway down the left side of the front page.

GLC02669.006

August 9, 1864

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emma C. Small

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

GLC00687.010

June 18, 1899

Gilbert, Mary L., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. George May Powell

She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.

GLC00687.147

1861-1877

Arbitration Forum

Printed document

Title: [Arbitration Council flyer]

A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904 Methodist General Conference, the Presbyterian General Assembly, the Congregational Triennial, the Episcopal Triennial, and the International W.C.T.U., all with a role in stopping the South African War.

GLC00687.150

1861-1877

Petition

Title: [Petition]

The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.

GLC00687.154

1 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the movies with Marge and Joe. She enjoyed the short that was put out by the state department about a peace organization.

GLC09414.0557

February 5, 1865

Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

heard that Hannah Grant is married with a baby. the news that the president went to meet with the Rebel peace commissioners has everyone excited.

GLC08311.34

14 November 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

The day the armistice was declared, Nov. 11, he took several phone calls in which they reversed the American Expeditionary Forces. Later the Italian army called saying they have 1 million Austrian prisoners and 200,000 horses and nothing to feed them with. He came up with a solution and outlines it for his mother. The next day they went to a medal ceremony with Scottish bagpipes. He includes a letter he received from William C. Dawes, the head of the English branch of the family. He thinks back to his father's experiences in the Civil War. Though they have not always gotten along with the…

GLC02679.25

10 October 1862

Brooks, Louis, fl. 1862-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend

Received his letter yesterday morning and wrote back as soon as he could. Glad to hear he is healthy. "No news of importance here excepting a rumor that commissioners are on their way to Washington to make arrangements for peace." Asks if he believes there is any truth to the rumor. Thinks it is "almost too good to be true." Just received a letter from Horace Rifenburgh saying that the girls are "so sorry that the boys are gone." There are "no yellow girls here, they are all black as the devil and are ugly." Ephraim sends his love to you. Have only had rain once since he arrived here. No year…

GLC08914.002

15 April 1863

Rifenburgh, Peter E., 1843-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother and sister

Letter is signed with an elaborate stamp that surrounds the initials P.E.R. It is possible that Rifenburgh created the stamp himself by simply putting dots of ink on the page, as it is not perfectly symmetrical. Received their letter yesterday. Is well, and hopes this letter finds them well. Not much news to report. "They brought a rebel into camp this afternoon." He was ordered to leave by the guard, and, when he did not, was shot. Has not been paid in a while. Asks to be sent some postage stamps. Will "give up writing so many" letters in order to save stamps. "Good news" from Mobile that…

GLC08914.019

January 30, 1865

DeJarnette, C., fl. 1865

Pamphlet

Title: The Monroe Doctrine. Speech of Hon. D.C Dejarnette, of Virginia, in the Confederate House of Representatives, January 30th, 1865, pending Negotiations for Peace.

GLC06745.296

20 February 1865

Confederate States of America. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Joint resolutions expressing the sense of Congress on the subject of the late peace commission

GLC06745.168

1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Return of Peace

One engraving entitled "Return of Peace" circa 1861-1867. A vignette depicting a goddess like figure proffering an olive branch. At her feet there are baskets filled with fruits and a lamb.

GLC08878.0014

16 December 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: House of Representatives. A Resolution Upon the subject of peace.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.121

16 December 1864

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: House of Representatives. Resolutions Relating to the war and negotiations for peace.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.122