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c. (Senate bill, no. 109.) . . . An act to amend an act entitled "An act to increase the efficiency of the army by employing free negroes and slaves in certain capacities," approved February 17th, 1864.

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GLC06745.016

A bill to exempt the cargoes of vessels owned by the States of the Confederacy from existing restrictions upon exports and imports.

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GLC06745.017

Amendment to Senate bill (S. 129) to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications, and to perform other labor connected with the defences [sic] of the country.

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GLC06745.018

(Senate bill, no. 16.) . . . Joint resolution defining the position of the Confederate States, and declaring the determination of the Congress and the people thereof to prosecute the war till their independence is acknowledged.

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(Senate engrossed bill, no. 121.) A bill declaring the mode of ascertaining the value of the tithe deliverable to the government under the true construction of existing laws.

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GLC06745.020

(Secret. Senate no. 157.) . . . A bill to provide for the appointment of a directing general of the armies of the Confederate States.

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GLC06745.021

Resolution of the Legislature of the State of North Carolina in relation to the pay of disabled soldiers

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GLC06745.022

Amendment proposed by the Senate to the bill (H. R. 379) to levy additional taxes for the year eighteen hundred and sixty-five, for the support of the government.

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GLC06745.023

. Report of the Committee on Finance on the bill (H. R., 92) to tax, fund, and limit the currency.

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GLC06745.024

(House no. 4.) . . . A bill to regulate the navigation of the Confederate States and to establish direct trade with foreign nations.

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GLC06745.025

(House bill, no. 4.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act making appropriations for the executive, legislative, and judicial expenses of the government for the month of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

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GLC06745.026

A bill to be entitled An act to amend the existing acts for the exemption of persons from military service.

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GLC06745.027

. (House bill, no. 5.) . . . A bill To be entitled An act making Confederate notes a legal tender and to prevent and punish extortion.

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GLC06745.028

(House.) Amendment

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(House, no. 21.) . . . Joint resolutions expressing opinion of Congress in relation to the conduct of certain citizens of Louisiana within the lines, and in the presence of the enemy.

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GLC06745.030

(House, no. 24.) . . . Resolutions endorsing the recent proclamation and order of the President on the subject of retaliation.

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GLC06745.031

(House, no. 25.) . . . Joint resolutions on the pending war, and matters appertaining thereto.

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GLC06745.032

(House bill, no. 8.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to amend an act entitled "An act to regulate the destruction of property under military necessity and to provide for the indemnity thereof."

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GLC06745.033

(House bill, no. 4.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to prohibit quartermasters and others from speculating.

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GLC06745.034

(House bill, no. 2.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to declare what persons shall be exempt from military service.

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GLC06745.035

Resolutions respecting the present war, and the causes leading thereto.

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GLC06745.036

Amendments [to a bill to be entitled An act to declare what persons shall be exempt from military service.]

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GLC06745.037

(House bill, no. 12.) . . . A bill to be entitled "An act to increase and strengthen the Army of the Confederate States."

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GLC06745.038

(House bill, no. 8.) . . . A bill continuing in pay all discharged soldiers by reason of wounds and injuries received in the service.

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GLC06745.039

A bill to be entitled An act to provide an export duty on cotton and tobacco exported fromt he Confederate states to the ports or in the ships of any foreign country which has not recognized the independence of the confederate states

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GLC06745.040

(House bill, no. 8.) . . . Preamble and resolutions on the subject of taxes.

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GLC06745.041

Mr. Foster's amendment to [the] bill to fund the currency.

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GLC06745.042

(House no. .) . . . A bill to be entitled An act in relation to substitutes in the army.

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GLC06745.043

(Secret.) . . . Mr. Garnett's amendment to [the] bill of the Senate "To provide for the further issue of treasury notes and for other purposes," by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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GLC06745.044

(House bill, no. [blank].) . . . A bill regulating the granting of furloughs and discharges in hospitals

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GLC06745.045

(House bill no. [blank].) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide certain regulations for holding elections for representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States.

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GLC06745.046

(House bill no. [blank].) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide for holding elections for representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States, in States occupied by the forces of the enemy.

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GLC06745.047

Amendment proposed by Mr. Kenner, from Committee on Ways and Means, to bill "to lay taxes for the common defense, and carry on the Government of the Confederate States."

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GLC06745.048

(House bill no. [blank].) A bill to establish a Nitre and Mining Bureau.

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GLC06745.049

Communication from G. Tochman, touching his memorial now before Congress.

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GLC06745.050

(House, no. 1.) . . . Joint resolutions on the subject of the war, and in regard to the free navigation of the Mississippi River.

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GLC06745.051

(House bill no. 27.) . . . A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the payment of officers acting under temporary appointment from the commander of any department, corps, division or brigade.

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GLC06745.052

(House bill, no. 1.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to provide for keeping in repair the railroads of the Confederate States necessary for the transportation of troops and government supplies.

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GLC06745.053

A bill to be entitled An act to provide for holding elections for representatives in the Congress of the Confederate States, in states occupied by the forces of the enemy.

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GLC06745.054

(House bill no. 6.) . . . A bill to regulate furloughs and discharges to soldiers in hospitals.

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GLC06745.055

A bill to distribute bounty, granted as a reward to the officers and men serving on board of the Virginia, Patrick Henry, Jamestown, Raleigh, Beaufort and Teazer...

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GLC06745.056

Because man is formed of two parts which equally need nourishment...

GLC07299.094

The soul, the mind of man needs something to feed upon.

GLC07299.095

By enquiring what were the designs of Moses...

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notes on Luke.14 and 15

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I am the bread of life.

GLC07299.098

The manner of his subsistence...

written on paper that was used with a stencil as though a child were writing

GLC07299.099

notes on Job 23.12

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I will satisfy her poor with bread.

GLC07299.101

That he might make the know that man doth not live by bread only...

GLC07299.102

Receipt for John Stanton

GLC07299.103

to Hugh Brady

talks of hostility between the two nations and a building organization called the Hunters Society that wants to overthrow the government in the Canadian provinces

GLC08104.001

to Hugh Brady

asks General Brady to exert vigilance when preventing American miltia from entering Canada

GLC08104.002

[Expresses apprehension at possible rupture between United States and Empiire of Great Britain]

GLC08104.004

to Hugh Brady

says that at present things are quiet between the two nations

GLC08104.005

to Hugh Brady

talks about news of a robbery

GLC08104.006

to Hugh Brady

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to Hugh Brady

expresses hope that United States will respect British North Americans

GLC08104.008

to Hugh Brady

says he will see the general earlier than expected

GLC08104.009

to Secretary of the Treasury

excerpt of a letter expressing a need for information that would counteract a potential invasion

GLC08104.010

to Col. Love

talks of an incident in which the soldiers complained they were mistreated, says they can return and prosecute

GLC08104.012

to sister

He assures her he will see her as soon as possible and offers condolences.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Charley was detailed as adjutant which means he has more work now. The cavalry camp is gone and no one knows where. He sent his citizen clothes home.

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to sister

He is discharging his duties as 2nd Lt. in the Buffalo Light Battery. He mentions John Mooney. Mrs. Bush is quite sick. He requests photographs.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Capt. Cornfield has died, charging at the head of his command. Unfortunaetely he was unable to pay his respects.

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to sister

He mentions the apathy and the copperheads amongst the North. He says the Southerners are a remorseless people who are willing to win or die. Recently they had a grand review by Gen. Barry.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He mentions the irony of celebrating Independence Day when they are no longer a unified country. They are having bad luck with officers and cannot afford to lose any more. He saw Henry Hale.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He mentions Meade. Lee's chances of getting out of Maryland intact are not very good. However, everything seems to look good for them.

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Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with purple border. Brady imprint on recto and verso. Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.019

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with faded purple border. Brady imprint on both recto and verso. Verso also contains pencil inscription "1069" (or "1869[?]"), and ink inscription "General Grant," with "General" written in German script. Three quarter length standing...

GLC07808.020

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border and imprint on recto: "Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, U.S.A. Photographed by T.R. Burnham, 351Washington St., Boston, in Washington, D.C., June 5th, 1868. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1868, by T.R. Burnham...

GLC07808.029

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He says to tell mother he liked the shirts she sent. He notes that she has moved. He wants a description of the new place and hopes they can be together again.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He says he'd rather shoot copperheads than Southerners because copperheads are disgracing the North. They are in Philadelphia and he thinks Philadelphians are the friendliest people.

GLC02161.087

to mother

He is afraid he will never get his his back pay. Though if he gets mustered back to the 24th of January he'll get six months pay. This will be a big help to the entire family.

GLC02161.088

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He mentions Charley. He is glad they received the money for the horse. He asks Will Whedon to write his brother Al.

GLC02161.089

to sister

They marched from Philadephia to Reading. He heard from Mooney who heard from her. He thinks there might be trouble in this section of the country among the miners who want to resist the draft.

GLC02161.090

to sister

They went out among the mines yesterday and enrolled 500 people. Though they had to arrest 7 or 8 for attacking a quartermaster. They will probably have to stay until those men are drafted.

GLC02161.091

to mother

He is extremely grateful for the box of food they sent and knows they must have denied themsleves many pleasures in order to have sent it. They have got the mines thoroughly intimidated.

GLC02161.092

to sister

Aunt Kitty is having her teeth extracted. He would rather take a bullet that have someone take his teeth. The ladies of Pottsville provided a slendid dinner for their battery.

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to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He returned to camp and couldn't find his battery. So he wandered around the city until 1 am when he finally found them on Ridge Road. He mentions Mooney and Al Wheeler.

GLC02161.094

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Charley arrived early in the morning and he was very glad to see him. He wrote to the general describing his case in a very favorable light, but has heard nothing yet.

GLC02161.095

to sister

He got a promotion as 1st lieutenant. He now has a better chance of getting his back pay as 2nd lieutenant. If so, he can come home for a week. He may have to put off his wedding for some time.

GLC02161.096

to sister

He mentions Will and Al Wheeler. Capt. Eaton has made him promise to come back as Jr. 1st lieutenant. He asks about Cassie.

GLC02161.097

to father

He is finally to be mustered for his back pay He acknowledges all Al Wheeler is doing for him by offering him lieutenancy in his battery. He wishes Uncle S.P would offer him a commission in the regular army.

GLC02161.098

to Ethan A. Jenks

Private Dexter Clark states that he signed a government pay roll for Jenks, after obtaining permission from Captain Simpson and Colonel Burnside. Encloses a draft payable to Jenks' order (not included).

GLC02750.001

to unknown

Brieje authorizes the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) to recruit for the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. States that Dr. Harris will inspect each recruit in Providence, Rhode Island.

GLC02750.002

to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Sayles requires Jenks to report new recruits to the Providence Headquarters of the Rhode Island Volunteers

GLC02750.003

to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Sayles orders Jenks to assume command of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers.

GLC02750.004

to Ethan A. Jenks

Colonel Sayles orders Jenks to report recruits to Corporal A. C. Eddy at Camp Bliss, Rhode Island.

GLC02750.005

to Sanondess Jenks

Writing to his wife, Jenks describes a previously battle, stating "O my God I never want to witness another day like that yet I come out unharmed … for from seven to eight hours our regiment was exposed to a perfect storm of iron hale."

GLC02750.006

to unknown

Private Knight requests permission to travel to City Point, Virginia, to visit a friend in the general hospital. Written at Fort Sedgwick

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to Ethan A. Jenks

Scovel, United States Paymaster, discusses a case involving Jenks. Informs Jenks he can receive pay for the period to 4 May 1863 unless Jenks provides evidence of the dates during which he performed duties as Captain.

GLC02750.008

to Sergeant McElroy

Private Niles requests that McElroy send Niles' description list to the surgeon in charge of the Main Street Hospital in Covington. States that he was reported dead and can draw no pay.

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to unknown

Assistant Adjutant General Chase states that Private Nelson Niles has been transferred and requests that the recipient (possibly Ethan A. Jenks) send Niles' Descriptive Roll. Written at Camp Carrington.

GLC02750.010

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Captain Jenks transmits the monthly return of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage and the clothing receipt roll for November 1863.

GLC02750.011

to unknown

Colonel Bliss requires the recipient (possibly Captain Ethan A. Jenks) to travel to Whitley County, Kentucky. Orders the recipient to seize all the corn he finds without taking corn from families who need it for their own subsistence.

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to unknown

Colonel Bliss replies to a note from the recipient (possibly Captain Ethan A. Jenks) discussing corn Bliss ordered the recipient to obtain.

GLC02750.013

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White wove paper mount. Graphite inscription "2301/1278" on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.006

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

Gray mount with stamp of State Historical Society of Wisconsin on verso. Also stamped "Duplicate," "Jun 30 1902," and with ink inscription reading "Miss Margaret Morse, Viroqua, Wis., General U. S. Grant." Vignette bust portrait in uniform....

GLC07808.007

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with gold border; Anthony imprint on verso. "Gen. Grant" penciled under image. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC07808.008