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to Henry Knox

Reports shipment of publications to Knox from Thomas Longman, with Brown writing on Longman's behalf. Longman was a London bookseller.

GLC02437.00175

to Henry Knox

Places an order for multiple copies of several plays, listed at the bottom of the first page. In a post script asks for a discount for "ready cash" and requests a catalogue of plays.

GLC02437.00176

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his recent marriage to Lucy Flucker. Henry and Lucy wed in June of 1774. Reverend Murray was pastor of the church at Boothbay, in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay.

GLC02437.00177

to Henry Knox

Asks him to sell his excess tea, and gives details for the transaction. Indicates that a much larger quantity of the tea he sent is already on its way to Boston. Tells him to work with James Seagrove to sell the additional tea. Thanks him for...

GLC02437.00178

[Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Civil War era tintype of Sarsons from waist up, in a formal uniform with two rows of vertical buttons. He is hatless. GLC03953.18-.20 show Sarsons in different ranks, from private to captain.

GLC03953.18

to Mary Kelly

Complains of deprivations on the Mormon trail during the Utah Expedition. Describes hardships due to frigid temperatures and supplies burned by Mormons. He has received no mail.

GLC04194.04

Echoes of the Christmas Chimes

Removed from The Illustrated London News, p. 681. Depicts a group of well dressed men, women, and children enjoying each other's company. The group is surrounded by smaller, allegorical figures dressed as angels and ancient Greeks or Romans, flying...

GLC04471.13

Committee on Political Reform. The Union League Club. N.Y. Jan. 7, 1914.

One black-and-white photograph entitled, "Committee on Political Reform," dated January 7, 1914." Image is of ten men in tuxedos around a dinner table at the Union League Club. Fourth from the left sits Samuel W. Fairchild, then President of the...

GLC04471.14

[Photograph of Union League Club meeting]

One sepia-toned photograph of 18 members of the Union League Club sitting around a conference table. At the end of the long table, the man sitting center may be George B. Agnew, the vice-chairman of the Club's Political Reform Committee. To his right...

GLC04471.15

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5 no. 221 (March 23, 1851)]

The front page of this issue is a drawing of the commanding officers at Fort Sumter, less than a month before an attack on the fort would begin the hostilities of the Civil War. The news focuses on the Union forts that have already been turned over...

GLC04661.05

[Cypher]

Appears to be Kingston's cypher to communicate with Sir Henry Clinton in code. "Sir Henry Clinton" is written in pen at the top of one side, along with the word "Top" as a direction of how to place the cypher. There are 4 cut outs. When placed over a...

GLC04764.02

Map of the Frontiers of the Northern Colonies with the Boundary Line established Between them and the Indians at the Treaty held by S. Will Johnson at Ft. Stanwix in Novr. 1768.

This document is a map that shows the Colonies of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and the Ohio Valley Territory to the west of them. The map contains corrections and improvements from the Evans Map made by Guy Johnson, who was a British...

GLC05634.08

[Facsimile of map of New Netherlands using the names of Native American tribes to indicate location]

Printed on the bottom left corner is the signature of John Romeyn Brodhead, an agent of the State of New York hired to procure and transcribe documents in Europe. Signed by P.H. Loffelt, who copied this document for Brodhead in the Hague, and by J.C...

GLC05859.02

to Aaron Hobart

Cannot answer Hobart's question about the district's sentiments about implementing a system of bankruptcy laws, but suggests that the "community at large" is "increasing in favor of the system" because of the "increasing number of insolvents, [and]...

GLC06313.04.127

to Aaron Hobart

Writing on behalf of William Pincers and Frances Joscelyn, Hobart reports mistakes in making their schedules, possibly for tax purposes or Revolutionary War benefits. Explains the adjustments that need to be made to the record to reflect the...

GLC06313.04.130

to Aaron Hobart

Explains and encloses (not included) Captain Edward Morton's "demand against the United States," for monies owed for selling General Henry Dearborn a barge he captured for the use of the United States during the War of 1812. Also, indicates that he...

GLC06313.04.131

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the bankruptcy law being considered by Congress. States that his opinion is at odds with Hobart's. Holmes contends that it was a "universal understanding of the people at the time of the ratifying of the Constitution" that a clause...

GLC06313.04.132

to Aaron Hobart

Comments on Hobart's choice of Reverend Sparks for Chaplain, which "makes much conversation among our Brimstone folks." Speculates "that a Holy league will proceed to your city to exterminate the Infidels from the land." Notes that Mr...

GLC06313.04.133

to Aaron Hobart

Circular letter from the Massachusetts governor transmitting the state legislature's resolution giving the governor and executive council the power to take any measures necessary in settling the "Claim of the State on the General Government" and a...

GLC06313.04.134

[Massachusetts resolution authorizing the governor and executive council to take measures necessary to settle the state's claim against the federal government]

Resolution submitted by Pickman and copy issued by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Alden Bradford. The state was seeking $11,000 remuneration for defense expenses from "the late war," probably the War of 1812. The date refers to its approval by...

GLC06313.04.135

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that David Diman sent a petition for a military pension and had not received a response from the Secretary of War. Sampson asks Hobart to inquire about the matter and, if he obtains the needed certificate, to send it to him or Diman.

GLC06313.04.136

to Aaron Hobart

Responding to a request from Hobart, Weston gives his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy (bankruptcy laws being considered by Congress). He reports that he believes "the People of this District...do not wish for it." Indicates that the...

GLC06313.04.137

to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for an opinion of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Explains that he has paid little attention to it and has not formed an opinion, but some of his friends are "exceedingly desirous the Bill should pass." He has...

GLC06313.04.138

to Aaron Hobart

Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the...

GLC06313.04.139

to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for his opinion of the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Indicates that it is not thought of much in the district, since such a bill has "been so long talkd of in Congress & having undergone so many modifications...

GLC06313.04.140

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Bears stamp of the Century Co. and several inscriptions. Cropped and trimmed version of GLC06999.02.

GLC06999.03

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Caption printed on mount reads: "Andersonville Prison, Georgia. View from the Main Gate. Issuing Rations to thirty-three thousand Prisoners." Bears Century Co. stamp and several inscriptions.

GLC06999.04

Andersonville Prison

Lengthy ink inscription on verso indicates this may be an early view of the prison. With Century Co. stamp

GLC06999.05

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

Northwest view of the stockade. Thirty-three thousand prisoners in Bastile at te time it was taken. With Century Co. stamp and graphite inscriptions.

GLC06999.06

[Andersonville Prison]

Northwest view of the stockade. Enlarged copy of GLC06999.06, with Century Co. stamp and ink inscriptions on verso. Inscription on verso reads "N.W. part of Andersonville Prison, Ga. photographed in the summer of 1864 looking northwest or towards...

GLC06999.07

Andersonville Prison, Georgia

"Southwest View of the Stockade, Showing the Dead Line." Century Co. stamp on verso and graphite inscriptions.

GLC06999.08

North east view of Andersonville prison, Ga.

Duplicate of GLC06999.08 - North East View of Andersonville Prison. Verso contains duplicate of item GLC06999.01, with printed label pasted across. With Century Co. Stamp and ink inscriptions.

GLC06999.09

"Andersonville Prison, Georgia."

Caption reads "South-east view, taken from the stockade," but it is incorrect; it should read southwest view. With Century Co. stamp and graphite inscriptions. Same image as GLC06999.11 and GLC06999.12.

GLC06999.10

Southwest view of Andersonville Prison, Ga.

Same image as GLC06999.10 and GLC06999.12, but with corrected caption. With Century Co. and inscriptions. Typed caption on verso reads: "Southwest view of Andersonville Prison, Ga., photographed from the Branch in summer of 1864. Sink or trough in...

GLC06999.11

Andersonville Prison, Georgia.

Caption on mount reads "South-east view taken from the Stockade," but it is incorrect; should read southwest view. Same image as GLC06999.10 and GLC06999.11. With Century Co. stamp.

GLC06999.12

How they buried them...

(Title continues) "at Andersonville, Georgia."

GLC06999.13

Grave yard at Andersonville, Georgia

Caption on mount reads "Dead men, they tell no tales - but look at this picture and a tale is told that will never be forgotten."

GLC06999.14

Grave yard at Andersonville, Georgia

Same image as GLC06999.14. With Century Co. stamp and ink inscription on verso. Inscription on verso reads: "Graves of Union prisoners of war who died in Andersonville Prison, Ga. as left by the Confederates, photographed during the war."

GLC06999.15

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

With Century Co. stamp and ink inscription. Same image as GLC06999.17 and GLC06999.18.

GLC06999.16

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Same image as GLC06999.16 and GLC06999.18. Stamp on verso.

GLC06999.17

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

A different view of graveyard images GLC06999.16 and GLC06999.17. With Century Co. stamp blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.18

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Same image as GLC06999.18. With Century Co. stamp and various inscriptions.

GLC06999.19

[Distant view of the Andersonville graveyard]

With Century Co. stamp and blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.20

[Distant view of Andersonville graveyard]

Same image as GLC6999.20. With blue pencil inscription on verso.

GLC06999.21

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Two duplicates printed on one albumen. With Century Co. stamp and blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.22

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

Similar image to GLC06999.22, but a clearer image. With Century Co. stamp and black ink inscription.

GLC06999.23

[Stereocard of Castle Thunder Prison]

From a negative by Mathew Brady & Co. With various pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.24

[Stereocard of Castle Thunder Prison .]

From a negative by Mathew Brady & Co. With various pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.25

"Castle Thunder," Richmond, Va.

With Century Co. stamp, printed caption, and black ink inscription on verso. Enlarged version of GLC6999.25. Caption on verso reads "photographed in 1864. This Confederate prison was situated on Carey Street, and was originally a stron old brick...

GLC06999.26

Castle Thunder - Confederate Prison

With pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.27

[Libby Prison]

With Century Co. and black ink inscription.

GLC06999.28

Camp of Confederate Prisoners

Photograph taken after the Battle of Spotsylvania. With pencil inscriptions on verso.

GLC06999.29

Panoramic View of South End of Andersonville Prison, Ga.

This print of a sketch is based on A.J. Riddle's photograph of the southeast view of Andersonville Prison. With Century Co. stamp and various inscriptions. Caption on verso reads "photographed from the Branch in summer of 1864. Sink or trough in...

GLC06999.30

Union prisoners of war at Camp Sumter, Andersonville, Georgia

Recto and verso each contain composite views of the southeastern and southwestern parts of the prison compound (2 prints mounted per side). With Century Co. stamp and various notations.

GLC06999.31

"…North End of Andersonville Prison, Ga."

Image composed of two mounted albumen prints, with ink and paint embellishments. With Century Co. stamp and various inscriptions.

GLC06999.35

Map of the prison

Map of the prison, with the locations of photographs # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 marked.

GLC06999.36

Map of the prison and surrounding areas.

Map of the prison and surrounding areas.

GLC06999.37

Photographs of Andersinville[Notes]

Notes, with autograph corrections, containing detailed descriptions of nine Riddle photographs. 9 p. His numbers correspond to those in this collection as follows: #1 (item #1), #2 (items #2-3), #3 (item #4), #4 (item #5), #5 (items #6-7), #6...

GLC06999.38

Catalog of An Important Collection of Fine and Rare Photographs.

Auction catalog from which Neville Franklin Dragoo purchased this collection (lots #200, 212, and 215).

GLC06999.39

[sketch of a skull and crow atop a Confederate flag]

Ink sketch of a skull and crow atop a Confederate flag.

GLC06999.40

[List]

Inventory of the collection by a previous owner.

GLC06999.41

[General Albert Ordway]

Portrait of General Albert Ordway in dress uniform with four medals. Based on the uniform, the photograph appears to have been taken during Ordway's time as the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard. Ordway became Commanding...

GLC07000.53

[Hair sample]

Unknown brown hair sample in a light blue envelope stamped "Made in France for the White House." Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.03

to Lucy Knox

Describes meeting generals George Washington and Charles Lee, who begged him to return to Roxbury and expressed great pleasure in the fortifications Knox had supervised the construction of. Tells a story about how General Lee tried to get a letter...

GLC02437.00196

to Lucy Knox

Longs to see her, but must be of service to his country. Sends her copies of the addresses made in Congress and directed to generals George Washington and Charles Lee (not included).

GLC02437.00197

to Lucy Knox

Longs to see her and expects to the following week. Expresses esteem for generals George Washington and Charles Lee. Of Washington, he writes: "General Washington fills his place with vast ease and dignity & dispenses happiness all around him." Of...

GLC02437.00198

to Lucy Knox

Comments affectionately about writing to Lucy often. Reports that he goes to Roxbury and Cambridge in the mornings and returns to Watertown in the evenings, offering support to Captain Michael Jackson's company. Plans to visit her soon, but feels...

GLC02437.00199

to Lucretia Bingham

They are attached to McDowell's Corps and will advance soon to cooperate with McClellan's army. The one year enlistments of two Indiana regiments have expired and the regiments have been sent back to Washington. Direct his letters to "Geo. T...

GLC03607.03

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg [Manuscript map signed]

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commd'g Army of the Potomac A.A. Humphreys Brig. Gen. and Chief of Top. Engr's." Accomplished on four pieces on joined wove paper. Photographed at the Coast Survey Office...

GLC04355.02

Campaign Maps Army of the Potomac, Map No. 1. Yorktown to Williamsburg

Title continues: "Prepared by Command of Maj. Gen. George B. Mc.Clellan U.S.A. Commanding Army of the Potomac Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys Chief of Top. Engrs Army of the Potomac." Engraved by W.H. Dougal. Map compiled by Abbot. Printed version of...

GLC04355.03

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Reports he is finally paid $62.50. Expects to move soon, though "grape vine dispaches," or camp rumors, are unreliable as to where. Mentions some soldiers' receiving packages from home. Laments vice in camp...

GLC02176.05

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Tells of a dream he had that he was at home again and that the war was over, though expresses certainty that the end will come soon. Is waiting for orders to march any day. Talks of how much a soldier values a...

GLC02176.06

to Sarah Wood

Written from London, Kentucky to his wife. Describes raids in Tennessee and Virginia, destroying railroads, burning bridges, tearing down telegraph wires. Also describes the rainy weather. Expresses concern because he sent a dollar in a letter, but...

GLC02176.07

to Sarah Wood

Written from Stanford, Kentucky to his wife. Is concerned that the $10 he sent won't get to her because 'it is such a secesh place." Observes "all armies is on the move it appears to be the grand rally now that is to decide the contest." Continues...

GLC02176.08

to Sarah Wood

Written from around Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions rebel citizens are rumored to be stealing soldiers' mail. Talks of new clothes, his battalion's shabby outfitting, hopes of buying socks for a dollar with his new pay. Mentions nearly...

GLC02176.09

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.

GLC02176.11

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions his good appetite and ragged clothes, but quartermaster is requisitioning more, rumors that Generals Ulysses S. Grant and John Foster will soon defeat James Longstreet's men. Deliberates...

GLC02176.12

to Sarah Wood

Written at a camp near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Sends his wife thirty dollars, though he is uneasy because of the insecure mail. Sends the money because the rebels could come any time. Keeps ten dollars because "if the rebels come here again...

GLC02176.13

to Sarah Wood

Written from Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Was sent to Nashville to retrieve a horse, but there are many cavalrymen waiting for horses. Compares the cold weather to Ohio winters. Describes the terrain of East Tennessee, the abundance of fruits...

GLC02176.14

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith to his wife. Posits that he is missing some letters, expects "back mail" to arrive soon. Expresses concern again that his wife should receive the money he sent. Mentions an eye operation his wife is recovering from. Complains...

GLC02176.15

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith to his wife. Describes spells of depression after sinning. Continues speaking of trust in God. Mentions receiving some old letters. Says the Colonel is determined to keep them there on duty, even if they have to ride mules...

GLC02176.16

to Sarah Wood

Written from Pulaski, Tennessee to his wife. Describes the situation of refugees (including African Americans) in the camp: "...and the darkies are here by thousands, by field fulls like cattle, they call these darky Camps corrals. The same that we...

GLC02176.17

to Sarah Wood

Written from "Moore's ville," Alabama to his wife. Describes recovering from illness, and the weakness and the light duty that he can do as a result. Describes in some detail the news of General Lovell Rousseau's success in tearing up the area. Hopes...

GLC02176.18

to Sarah Wood

Talks of cut rations, but says they function better on half rations. Describes somewhat dangerous duty accompanying the engineer, and his duty. Also describes the unreliable news he gets, even when a mile from the action, but says there is a...

GLC02176.19

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith near Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions being in the hospital, some of his comrades are in pursuit of General Joseph Wheeler's cavalry. Discusses tobacco he uses in camp. His regiment will go to Louisville, Kentucky to...

GLC02176.20

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Webster to his wife. Describes the movements of his regiment (9th Ohio Cavalry) in pursuit of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his men. While still ill, hopes to be reunited with his regiment, as "It would be the next thing to...

GLC02176.21

to Sarah Wood and Lydia Jane Wood

Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife and daughter. Talks of reuniting with a friend from home named Dempsy. Speculates his regiment will move on to Atlanta. Is too ill to ride, so in free time will have another likeness taken with money...

GLC02176.22

to Sarah Wood

Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife. Is unsure where he will be sent next. Talks of an acquaintance who went home on furlough for being very ill. Compares weather at home to Tennessee. Compares the winter--without snow--to seasons at home...

GLC02176.23

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Describes the march through Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah, after receiving orders from General Judson Kilpatrick, and being harassed by guerrilla fighters. Describes the destruction in good detail: "All...

GLC02176.24

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Predicts they are "preparing for another grand march the Lord only knows what the result will be, we hope the success will crown our effort." Mentions that the rest of his regiment that had been left behind...

GLC02176.25

to Sarah Wood

Written from Mt. Olive, North Carolina to his wife. Describes again the differences in climate between Ohio and North Carolina. Comments on the state of the Confederate cause, saying "Old Lee has got out of Richmond and a going round like a roaring...

GLC02176.26

to Sarah Wood

Written from Concord, North Carolina to his wife. Describes the various decorations the men had set up to beautify their camp, as well as the local people's fascination with the decorations and men Begins to make plans for the future, asking his wife...

GLC02176.27

to [William] Wood

Written from Gardner, Kansas to his brother.

GLC02176.28

to Matthew Wood

GLC02176.29

[Notebook of Matthew Wood]

Notebook containing diary entries, genealogical notes and recipes. Many blank pages and two clippings laid in.

GLC02176.30

to unknown

Author and recipient unknown. Describes neighborhood and the proximity of the B and M railroad, which is set to make the town a successful business center. Describes nearby schools, and one which features preaching by a "Babtist" every two weeks...

GLC02176.31

to Matthew Wood

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GLC02176.32

to Matthew Wood

GLC02176.33

to My Dear Husband

.

GLC02176.34

to Dear Nephew and Niece

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GLC02176.35