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to Benson John Lossing

Informs Lossing, "I answer to your inquiries in relation to the Seal of the Confederate States, I will state- that the seal was executed in England, in duplicate. One of them was sent over, and was received in Richmond in the last days before the...

GLC02469.05

to F. N. Beard, Esq.

Mississippi governor Foote, writes to [Beard?] in Lexington, Kentucky. Thanks Beard for the "kind and complimentary letter of August" and notes that he recently declined a visit to Lexington, for causes he previously explained. Mentions [C.S...

GLC02469.06

to Jacob Thompson

Harris, Governor of Tennessee, writes to Thompson, United States Secretary of the Interior. Recommends George Western Thompson, of Wheeling, (present-day West Virginia), for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of the United States. Notes...

GLC02469.07

to John Letcher

Hunter writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Relates that John Preston, son of Colonel John M. Preston, hopes to obtain a commission in the Army of Virginia. Writes, "Virginia is the nation state of his father & he wishes to retire to it- He is...

GLC02469.08

to Nathan Land

Possibly written in Milledgeville, which served as the Georgia State Capitol 1807-1864. Johnson, Governor of Georgia, writes to Land (possibly Nathan Land, a farmer and lawyer, who had moved his family from Twiggs to Cass County in 1848). Replies...

GLC02469.09

to Zebulon Baird Vance

Letcher, Governor of Virginia (1860-1864) replies to a note from Vance, Governor of North Carolina (1862-1865). Discusses Colonel James P. Dillard, 70th Regiment, North Carolina militia. Writes, "On enquiry I can hear nothing of the criminal...

GLC02469.11

to Thomas Caute Reynolds

General Marmaduke writes to Reynolds, Missouri Governor in exile. Invites Reynolds to visit, stating "I desire to have a talk with you about Mo affairs- Should you come- do so as early as possible." Docket notes that this letter was received and...

GLC02469.13

to George F. Gordon

Informs Gordon that former President John Tyler now lives in "Charles city Court House Virginia," where Tyler's home, Sherwood Forest Plantation, was located.

GLC02469.14

to B. D. Boyd

Memminger, Secretary of the Confederate Treasury, responds to two previous letters from B. D. Boyd, president of the bank of Newberry, South Carolina. Seeks to clarify Boyd's request for a loan of fifteen million dollars. Inquires whether the loan...

GLC02469.15

to R. Denniston

Possibly to Robert Denniston, who served on the New York State Senate 1841-47. Letter of introduction from Governor Morgan for George D. Lamont of Lockport, a former State Senator from the Niagara, Genesee, and Orleans district of New York. Notes...

GLC02469.16

to General Harlee

Possibly to General William Wallace Harllee. Pickens, Governor of South Carolina, writes: "I told the council at our last meeting I must go home, and I notify you that I shall go, in all probability tomorrow. I feel every assurance that every thing...

GLC02469.17

to Henry Alexander Wise

Randolph, Confederate Secretary of War, writes to general Wise, commanding a brigade at Chapin's Bluff, Virginia. Randolph orders Wise to discontinue the impressment of Union horses, and to send a record of horses taken, and from whom they were...

GLC02469.18

to Daniel Ruggles

Reagan, postmaster general of the Confederacy, informs General Ruggles that his letter of 23 April (accompanied by a letter from Ruggles's son and a sealed letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis), have arrived. Relates that he will present...

GLC02469.19

to Abel P. Upshur

Rhett, a United States Representative from South Carolina, writes to Upshur, Secretary of the Navy. Recommends the Naval appointment of a young man from Beaufort. Writes, "I am but slightly acquainted, but from the character of the Father, I have...

GLC02469.20

to Henry J. Harrison

Ruffin, a farmer and agriculturist, writes to Harrison, a lawyer. Discusses financial matters. Notes that he ordered the American Farmer for Harrison, and Harrison may pick up the magazine at Campbell's bookstore in Petersburg, Virginia. Writes,...

GLC02469.21

to William Smith

Seddon, Secretary of War, replies to a communication from Smith, "concerning the statements of the Senators and Delegates of the Counties of Hardy and Hampshire, in reference to the conduct of some of the Cavalry of the Confederate States in the...

GLC02469.22

to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Introduces Mr. Pike, who has arrived in camp to pay the Louisiana troops for prior service.

GLC02469.23

to unknown

Smith relates that Nicolas King, a topographical engineer under General Milledge Luke Bonham, desires permanent employment as a military engineer. He admits that he does not personally know King, nor has knowledge of his ability as a draughtsman. He...

GLC02469.24

to unknown

Stephens, Confederate Vice President, informs an unknown recipient that John Thomas Dawson of the 3rd Alabama Regiment was wounded in the Battle of Seven Pines, Virginia (31 May -1 June 1862), and has been since unable to perform field duty. Notes...

GLC02469.26

to Pierre G.T. Beauregard

Written from camp near Centreville, Virginia. General Toombs, former Secretary of State (February-July 1861), writes to Beauregard, commander of the Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. Discusses General Walker. He relates, "I will...

GLC02469.27

to Colonel [Mores?]

Vance, Governor of North Carolina, asks Mores: "Why do you detain Smith's salt? If it is going to any point in N.C, we have no right to seize it." Inquires if General Daniel Harvey Hill, commander of the District of North Carolina, needs the salt...

GLC02469.29

to William S. Morris

Walker, Confederate Secretary of War, writes to Morris, President of the Southern Telegraph Company. Includes a copied version of a dispatch Walker recently received from General Felix Kirk Zollicoffer, commander of the District of East Tennessee...

GLC02469.30

to John Cabell Breckinridge

Watts, Governor of Alabama, discusses salt production in Alabama with John C. Breckinridge, Confederate Secretary of War. Writes, "I desire authority from the War Department permitting the bonded agriculturists to sell to the State salt commissioner...

GLC02469.31

to Arnold Elzey

General Wise replies to previous correspondence from Elzey, commanding forces at Richmond, Virginia. Writes "Your communication of 3rd inst instructing me to watch the mouth of the James & Elizabeth Rivers & report the approach of any transports or...

GLC02469.32

to P. Hamilton, Esq.

Yancey informs Hamilton, of Mobile, Alabama, that he has been absent from the circuit, and upon his return found several letters from Hamilton. Discusses a case involving E. Hanrick, Esq. (possibly Edward Hanrick), Hurlbut, and the settlement of a...

GLC02469.33

to Robert John Walker

Written from the Steamer Augusta. Yulee, a U.S. Senator from Florida, writes to Walker, Secretary of the United States Treasury. Encloses a proposal (not included) from a firm in Cincinnati. Requests that Walker inform the firm of his views on an...

GLC02469.34

Members of the Constitutional Convention: 38 letters & docs [decimalized]

GLC02470

to Nicholas Gilmore re: destruction of Indian towns

Writes concerning his belief in a state conspiracy "I believe the present design of the state is a general destruction of the Indian towns."

GLC02470.01

to Nicholas Ridgely re: regarding sale of land

Written at Bohemia Ferry

GLC02470.02

to Jonathan O. Sargent re: regarding a trial in freehold

GLC02470.03

re: three pound note (c/s Danbridge)

GLC02470.04

to Speakers of Gen. Assembly of state of NC re: forwarding a copy of treaty

GLC02470.05

to James Broom re: "the public sentiment inclines"

GLC02470.06

to James Madison re: recommendation

GLC02470.07

to unknown re: regarding bill of lading, state debts question

GLC02470.08

Nathanael Greene re: regarding finances (damaged)

Year inferred from content.

GLC02470.09

to Gen. Drayton

regarding dispatches about peace expected

GLC02470.10

to Mssrs Leroy & Baynard re: business matters

GLC02470.12

re: property appraisal

GLC02470.14

Receipt [not the signer of the Constitution]

GLC02470.15

re: appointments to a council that he didn't attend

Written in the Georgia House of Assembly

GLC02470.16

to George Bryan re: regarding money charges

GLC02470.17

to Committee for sale of confiscated property re: sale of British property

GLC02470.18

to John de Neville re: military uniform; correspondence with Benjamin Franklin

Requests an order of gold military epaulets and gold sword knots, as he will soon sail. Says he has written to Dr. Franklin (Benjamin Franklin).

Jackson had been working with fellow American diplomats in Europe to negotiate contracts for military...

GLC02470.19

to "Dear Sir" re: a farm

GLC02470.20

to Leonard Eanswoort re: personal matters

Requesting delivery to William Morris of a packet of documents.

GLC02470.21

to Capt. Varick re: regarding recruiting

GLC02470.22

to Gen. Drayton re: about argument between son and Gen. Drayton

GLC02470.23

to Gov. S.C. re: transmitting proposed constitutional amendments

GLC02470.24

to George Simpson re: requests dividend for shares in bank of the U.S.

Simpson was cashier of the Bank of the United States. Written on a slip of paper.

GLC02470.25

to Brig. Gen. James Wilkinson re: forwarding an act to reorganize troops

Written at the War Department

GLC02470.26

to Stephen Van Rensselaer re: providing an introduction

GLC02470.27

Warrant to make payment

GLC02470.28

to Cashier of the Bank of the U.S. re: regarding personal finances

GLC02470.30

to Gen. Anthony Wayne re: about horses

Written near Bacon's Bridge, South Carolina, in Dorchester County.

GLC02470.31

to George Simpson re: regarding account with "national bank"

GLC02470.32

to Richard Caswell re: entering an agreement with Gov. of NC & SC about defense

Caswell was Governor of North Carolina. Labeled "Duplicate" at top.

GLC02470.33

to David Rittenhouse re: president approves of Mr. David as melter and refiner

Undated, but date inferred from his position as Secretary of State (Jan. 1784-Aug. 1795). Written at the Department of State.

GLC02470.34

to Benjamin Lincoln re: war content: "I am glad the attack was made"

Written one month after Lincoln's surrender at Charleston, S.C.

GLC02470.35

One hundred for war expenses

GLC02470.36

Receipt clipped from a receipt book

Written on a slip of paper.

GLC02470.37

to Samuel Halsten re: regarding employing a distiller

GLC02470.38

Members of Continental Congress, incl. Congress of 1774 [decimalized]

[decimalized 02471.01-02471.45]

GLC02471

re: personal matters

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.01

Receipt for six pounds

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.02

Receipt for payment as commissioner

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.03

Witnessing a will

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.04

to [Ezekiel Williams]

Regarding P.O.W.s.
[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.05

[Legal opinions of Chew and Joseph Galloway relating to a land auction]

Also signed by Jospeh Galloway. Relates to a case in which the Sheriff conducting the auction demanded payment for the land immediately, before execution of a deed. Both Chew and Galloway found the Sheriff at fault.

GLC02471.06

to Thomas Jefferson

New York Governor Clinton writes to Secretary of State Jefferson to transmit an act of the New York legislature (not included) ceding lands on Montauk Point to the federal government.

GLC02471.07

List of court costs, Essex County, New Jersey

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.08

re: for expenses

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.09

Warrant for arrest of Moses Bishop

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.10

to George G. Meade re: estate legal opinion

GLC02471.11

Signed oath in re: land grant (c/s William Glascock)

GLC02471.12

to Thomas Stickney re: securing troops for three New Hampshire regiments

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.13

Legal indenture for title to a tract of land

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.14

to Nathan Dane

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Gorham (who stepped down from the presidency of the Congress on 2 February 1787) to Massachusetts Continental Congressman Dane. Claims he has never seen such electioneering before and says he believes...

GLC02471.15

re: lottery

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.16

Printed form for appointment of New York militia officer [blank]

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.18

Payroll Voucher (c/s John Sitcher)

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.19

re: signed New Jersey paper currency note

[signer of Declaration]

GLC02471.20

Land office warrant for James Clark

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.21

Signed Pennsylvania paper currency note

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.22

Bill to State of North Carolina for services in Continental Congress

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.23

re: business transaction

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.24

to Elbridge Gerry re: introducing John Wentworth

GLC02471.25

A list of provisions to be furnished by the commisary for the use of the French squadron under the command of Vice Admiral d'Estaing

List of provisions to be provided by the "Marine Committee" to the "French Squadron" commanded by Admiral d'Estaing. Lists amount needed. Items include bread, salt pork, hog heads & feet, salt fish, cheese, peas, beans, rice, beer, and vinegar....

GLC02471.26

to [Thomas Jefferson] re: ship carrying clothing & money for convention troops in Va. and Maryland

Maryland governor Lee asks Virginia governor Thomas Jefferson to allow delivery of the enclosed letter [no longer present] to a recently-landed flag ship bearing supplies for General John Burgoyne's captured army, the so-called Convention Troops. Lee...

GLC02471.27

to Jellis Fonda re: business affairs

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.28

to Charles Drayton re: personal business

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.30

to Alexander R. Boteler

On committee letterhead, Stevens, as Chairman of the National Democratic Executive Committee writes to Boteler as Chairman of the National Executive Committee of the Constitutional Union Party.
Requests copies of campaign literature circulating....

GLC02455.12

to Marsena Rudolph Patrick

Written as Brevet Major General. Getty encloses an unspecified item, and requests that General Patrick, Provost Marshal General in Richmond, send the item to a niece of Mrs. Getty (Elizabeth Graham Stevenson). Notes, "Her mother, who is with her is...

GLC02456.11

to Henry Wager Halleck

Written from the Willard Hotel. Mitchel writes to Halleck, commander in chief of the United States Army: "In obedience to the orders of the Secretary of War, I report to you for duty." Two bust engravings of Mitchel included as collateral.

GLC02456.19

to the Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters of the Army, New York City

Captain Pleasanton submits his monthly report, and relates that he is in Washington, D.C. by direction of the Secretary of War. One bust engraving of Pleasanton included as collateral.

GLC02456.22

to Mrs. Hausch [?] re: answering a letter

Written on Navy Department stationery.
[Civil War generals from border states]
One bust engraving of Schley incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.25

to Marsena Rudolph Patrick

General Sykes writes from Headquarters, 5th Corps, to Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac. Writes that a friend of his, Miss Mary Delaplane, wishes to go to Alexandria or Washington, D.C. to meet one of her brothers, who "has...

GLC02456.29

to Perry Belmont

Souvenir copy of Meigs's order relaying the "Military Possession of all the Rail Roads in the United States" by President Lincoln, per Act of Congress. This copy, in Meigs's hand is identified in pencil as having been written out at the request of...

GLC02457.12

to John C. Kelton

Recommendation for Captain Price. Says Price "has recently been on a tour of Inspection of the Cavalry of the West and can give you much valuable information concerning that arm." Requests that Kelton place Price on his staff. On War Department...

GLC02458.09

to Henry Wager Halleck

General Dix, Commander of the Department of the East, encloses a confidential report (not included) by a detective from Buffalo, New York. Informs Halleck, General in Chief of the Union army, that the detective "has seen, as you will observe, a...

GLC02455.04