24 March 1864

Owen, E.C., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Maury

Writes that the Yankees have not yet made an atack against Mobile. Living in fear of an attack. Remarks that others have felt the effects of "Yankee clemency" by which Union troops stripped the home of food and all possessions. In part: "And this war they say they wage to restore the Union...."

GLC06452.04

1945

Henley, Raymond D., fl. 1945-1953

Header Record

Title: Collection of Raymond D. Henley relating to the Marines on Okinawa [Decimalized .01-.10]

Henley was a member of the 2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, "G" Company, 3rd Battalion, 29th Marines. The collection includes photographs, photo albums, his squad book, a telegram and letter to his wife, three medals, a certificate showing he fought in China, a Japanese flag he brought home from Okinawa, and other miscellaneous items. The photographs are images from China, the Pacific, Okinawa, United States armed forces, the devastation, and Japanese P.O.W's and dead.

GLC06567

30 August 1861

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: An Act to perpetuate testimony in cases of slaves abducted or harbored by the enemy, and of other property seized, wasted, or destroyed by them. No. 270.

Appears to be a circular. Possibly created in Richmond, Virginia. Gives orders for the procedure slave owners may follow when their slaves are abducted or harbored. Notes that the Confederate States are not liable to make compensation for Confederate citizens' property that is lost or destroyed.

GLC06607

1 April 1865

Selby, Julian A., 1833-?

Newspaper

Title: Columbia phoenix. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (April 1, 1865)]

Capture, sack, and destruction of the city of Columbia. Evacuation of Charleston.

GLC06872

7 November 1776

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Docketed by Langdon on verso. Reporting on the difficulties supplying the army and navy, military plans, and the mood in Congress. Mentions a shipment of guns with defects. Comments on officer promotions. Mentions the Marine Committee's answer to a letter from the Committee of Providence. Mentions the petition of an officer to be "Releavd," which he describes as a "Petition for a Public Body to break their own Genl: Rules." He doubts it will pass but states that he will render assistance. Discusses clothing the troops, who he finds "in good spirit" though "almost naked." Doubts the…

GLC06692

26 November 1783

Delancey, Oliver, fl. 1776-1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

As Adjutant General to the British Army, Delancy writes to Knox telling him that "the publick stores left at the commmissarys storehouses in New York, should be protected untill [sic] proper persons could be sent to remove them .. " Delancey writes at the direction of Sir Guy Carleton.

GLC02437.02803

28 November 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Oliver] Delancey

Replies to a previous letter from Delancey (GLC02437.02803) regarding posting a guard for stores. Says it was understood that a British guard would remain to "take charge of them."

GLC02437.02806

15 May 1788

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Sarah Lyons Flucker

Wishes he could give her "a precise idea of the estate, of our late mother in this Country [Hannah Waldo Flucker] one half of which belongs to your children." Notes that the land is not yet divided and its boundaries have to be verified by the state of Massachusetts. Hopes to be able to devote the next three months to settling the respective boundaries and legal intricacies of the Muscongus or Waldo Patent for the Waldo heirs. Notes that sale of the Falmouth estate lands should be postponed until a higher price can be obtained. Reports that the lands of her father-in-law, Thomas Flucker,…

GLC02437.03873

30 March 1791

Davis, William, fl. 1786-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Solicit Knox's support for appointment as Inspector of Excise. Notes he has already sent his petition to President George Washington and hopes Knox can wield some influence over the president. Believes Knox can attest to his character and that he has "been a staunch friend to the liberty of my Country." Explains "had I not met with very heavy losses, since 1775, which has reduced me, I should have had no occasion for this my application." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04893

10 April 1787

Williams, Henry Howell, fl. 1775-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's help in getting Congress to compensate him for the loss of his property during the Revolution. Mentions that many articles were taken from Noddles Island either for use of the American army or to keep them out of the hands of the enemy. He has received no compensation and has been reduced to beggary. Noddle's Island is now a part of East Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.03516

January 23, 1784

Williams, Joseph, 1753-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

When Williams recently arrived at Springfield, he found the arsenal unoccupied by troops. Reports on the present situation at Springfield. Discusses the plan for the issue of rations. Complains that the allowance of firewood "is very insufficient, for this season of the year- many people here, have expressd there fear, that there wood & fences, will fall a sacrifise..." Reports that the barracks are well prepared, and requests extra straw.

GLC02437.02935

25 June 1862

Lyon, Nathaniel, 1818-1861

Autograph note signed

Title: [General Lyon authorizes the return of a horse]

"Allow Mr Douglas to take a horse from the stable which he represents was forced in the service from our friends." Accompanied by a brief descriptive statement on a separate sheet of paper.

GLC05519

1863-1865

Bloom Family

Header Record

Title: Four letters of Bloom Family of Pennsylvania [Decimalized .01- .04]

Four letters (no soldier content), with 3 envelopes. Family may be Jewish, but no significant content on that subject. Letter #1, dated 3 February 1863 in Birmingham, Iowa, is from Sarah W. Braun to Ruthanna Bloom. She misses her family and hopes the rebels do not invade. Letter #2, dated 15 December 1863, from Washington Township, is from [Asahel] Walker & wife to "Son & Daughter." Writes that soldiers have taken all his horses and reports family news. Letter #3, dated 15 April 1864, was written by Lydia F. Lerew to "Brother & sister" and describes the death of a child.…

GLC05733

November 7, 1864

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

Manuscript document

Title: to Edward Richard Sprigg Canby

Written in the clerical hand of C. Christensen, Lieutenant Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General of the Military Division of West Mississippi. Marked as a true copy. "Cipher" is written at the top. Sherman, commander of the Military Division of the Mississippi, reports that Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard has left Georgia and shifted to Florence, Alabama, threatening to invade Tennessee. Informs Canby, commander of the Military Division of West Mississippi, "We are already for him there and I have still an army with which to go on- I have destroyed Atlanta and marched south- Be…

GLC05747

June 28, 1863

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Lee

Samuel Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, writes to Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia. Referring to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, he writes "Whilst with the President last night I recd your letter of the 23rd inst." Relates that Davis had not yet heard of a plan to organize troops at Culpeper Court House under General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard. He informs Lee of a large Union force, some of whom are "in the vicinity of the White House & the remainder at Yorktown." Refers to recent damage the Union exacted on Hanover, Virginia, two days after…

GLC05751

December 31, 1861

Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard

General Johnston writes to General Beauregard, commander of the Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. He writes "Is the W. arts near enough to Weir's house to be concerned in pulling to pieces the out houses? I heard thro' Major Boyle that soldiers carrying off...doors &c evidently for their own new quarters." Possibly referring to General Isaac Ridgeway Trimble, he states "Genl Trimble's brigade is nearest- & most probably furnished the culprits- I have desired him to get a guard at the house, & to have a search made for the missing materials." Mentions that "a place…

GLC05752

1862-1863

Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863

Header Record

Title: Collection of James K. Magie, C company, 78th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.51]

Private in the Army of the Cumberland. The letters are written to his wife, Mary, who lived in Macomb, Illinois. (There are 46 manuscript items plus 5 printed items which include 3 newspaper clippings.) Magie also held the position of Brigade Postmaster while stationed in Franklin, Tennessee. This position allowed him to make frequent trips into Nashville, where he bought newspapers for 5 cents each and sold them in camp for 10 cents. He frequently discusses his profits and cautions his wife not to let anyone else know how much money he is able to send her. At home Magie was a co-owner…

GLC05241

1861-1865 ca.

Photograph

Title: Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Ruins of a Locomotive in the Petersburgh railroad Depot, Richmond, Va." Inscription on verso: "Emma G. Griggs from my husband."

GLC05137.271

December 21, 1816 - February 3,1817

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph manuscript

Title: To the Senate & House of Reps of the U. S.

Fragments of two messages to the House of Representatives of the United States. The first concerns an "act to authorize payment for property lost, captured, or destroyed by the enemy while in the military service of the U. S. & for other purposes ... " Date of 21 December 1816, written in pencil in an unknown hand at a later time. Second page is a message to the Senate and the House of Representatives about his decision to sign the Tariff Act of 1816 which protected American industries from British competition.

GLC05279

30 September 1861

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philemon Ewing

Comments on the lack of discipline among volunteer union soldiers and how they terrorize the local population. Sherman also expresses concern for his weak military situation, and fears its exploitation by confederate Generals Simon B. Buckner and Kirby Smith.

GLC05283

1800-1820 ca.

Header Record

Title: Native American manuscripts re: Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indians [Decimalized .01- .23]

This collection consists largely of correspondence and legal documents pertaining to Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee Nation. Topics include despoiled property (#9, 17, and 18); compensation (#6, 7, 8, and 21); the Treaty of 1805 (#11); and slaves (#2 and 3). Individuals who figure prominently into these papers include Return J. Meigs, A. (Andrew?) Jackson, John Riley, and Native Americans, such as Bird Doublehead, Leaf Doublehead, and Black Fox. Itemized inventory available.

GLC07562.03

January 31, 1787

Cook, P., fl. 1787

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written from Granby, likely in southern Massachusetts, near Springfield. Writes on behalf of the town of Granby that the prospect of war is causing severe anxiety among the townspeople, despite the fact that they have a lot of faith and confidence in the ability of General Lincoln. They held a large public meeting and voted to ask that the "Commander will use every possible way & means in his power as a man & as an Officer consistent with ye dignity of government and his own honour to prevent ye awful destruction of mankind- and shedding ye blood of our own Countrymen- and conquer…

GLC02437.03435

22 March 1782

Cutting, John Browne, fl. 1782-1797

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among political leadership; the structure of the new government; taxes; and religion. Congratulates Knox on the arrival of his new son, musing, "Pray what kind of features has the late additional young gentleman? Do they indicate peace or war? Has his brow the military scowl of defiance, or do smiles of pacification expand in rosy dimples? If an…

GLC02437.01374

11 July 1782

Lamb, John, 1735-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Relates that the present letter will be given to Knox by Mr. [Richard] Frothingham. Writes, "I yesterday received a Letter from Mr. [likely Samuel] Hodgdon, informing me the Shells at Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch's Works, are Cast. - and, that Genl [Benjamin] Lincoln requests, Capt. [William] Stevens may be sent, with a Party of Men to prove them - In consequence of this information, I have sent Capt. Stevens, to Philadelphia, to settle with Genl Lincoln, the mode of subsisting himself, and Party, while on this Service. We have no News here, except a report that the Enemy have evacuated…

GLC02437.01482

December 7, 1864

Cowardin, J.A., fl. 1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 27, no. 136 (December 7, 1864)]

Also known as the "The Richmond Dispatch." Says not much has changed on the front lines of Lee and Grant's armies and that "the tacit truce heretofore existing between the pickets has not been broken by the presence of Butler's's negroes." Update on the Confederate Congress and the South Carolina legislature. Short item from Georgia on "horrors of Sherman's march." Several advertisements for runaways. Editorial against Sherman's march says "we do not hesitate to say that the expedition of Sherman into Georgia is one of the most ridiculous conceptions that ever entered into the mind of…

GLC08838