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Letter signed

to Henry Sims Lee

March 27, 1781

Vose, Joseph, 1738-1816

Copy of a letter from Vose to Governor Henry Sims Lee of Maryland asking for logistical assistance in his planned retreat to Head of Elk, Maryland, after the defeat of Admiral Destouches's fleet by the British on March 16. "Having received orders...

GLC09338.05

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Manuscript document

[Memorandum]

December 27, 1747

Memorandum of a resolution of a dispute over an apple orchard between Hezekiah Cock and James and Deborah Cock after the death of their father.

GLC09345.02

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Photograph signed

[Carte-de-visite of Osband Emory]

1864-1865 ca.

Barr & Young (photographer)

Signed as Col., 3rd US Col Cavalry. CDV, Barr & Young, Vicksburg imprint. Osband entered service as became colonel of the newly organized 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry in February, 1864. He was brevetted brigadier general for "gallant and meritorious...

GLC09349

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Autograph letter signed

to Sarah Ogden

March 21, 1864

Whitaker, Albion, fl. 1864

Says that when he first met his regiment, he was much healthier. He mentions the Hospital's closing. Notes he has written to Mrs. Perot, but has received no reply as of yet.

GLC06559.095

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Autograph letter signed

to Sarah Ogden

March 20, 1864

Grey, John, fl. 1864

Writes to "Madam," likely referring to Sarah Ogden based on content. Writes he has been "continually scouting the country between Richmond and Williamsburg." States they have only had occasional skirmishes with the enemy. Notes the eleventh...

GLC06559.042

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Autograph letter signed

to Sarah Ogden

March 15, 1865

Holden, Moses, fl. 1865

Writes of his safe arrival home. Apologizes for not writing sooner, but explains that he has been busy with "the pleasures of home..." Thanks her for her care, and tells her that he will remember her in his prayers. Includes an embossed seal in the...

GLC06559.053

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Autograph letter signed

to Sarah Ogden

March 23, 1864

Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864

Notes he received her letter. Says he does not remember "Zidens," but thinks that he would recognize him if he saw him. Believes those who participated in the Confederate army will be heavily punished. Reports that there is a lot of discontent...

GLC06559.094

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Autograph letter signed

to Sarah Ogden

March 16, 1862

Warner, Caleb W., fl. 1862

Says he is donating the following items: 35 pairs of slippers, lemons, one pair of stockings, old linen, one vest, two pairs of pants, and one wrapper (for hospital use).

GLC06559.132

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Manuscript letter

to James Buchanan

March 16, 1857

Smith, W.T., fl. 1857

Smith writes to President Buchanan as a friend of Charles F. Suttle (owner of fugitive slave Anthony Burns), to support U.S. Marshal Watson Freeman and District Attorney for Massachusetts Benjamin F. Hallett for reappointment. States that Suttle...

GLC09028.06