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to A. M. Flinn

He received the sad news of his little sister's death. He asks about the cause of her death and the length of her illness. He did not receive a check his father sent to him. Signed: "your son William."

GLC04573.06

to A. M. Flinn

He has not received a letter since 26 November. He encloses a clothing permit, which will allow his father to send him items from home. The permit is to be fastened to the articles of clothing and "permit inside" is to be written on the box. He...

GLC04573.07

to John William Flinn

He invites Reverend Flinn to attend his consecration as the "Assistant Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, for the Diocese of South Carolina."

GLC04573.08

to John William Flinn

Informs Professor Flinn that he is unable to attend the reunion of the South Carolina Veterans in May.

GLC04573.09

to John William Flinn

Wilson writes to Reverend Flinn. Acknowledges a letter concerning Wilson's father: "It really gives me very deep comfort to hear such word about my father from those who really knew and appreciated him." Also replies that he does not know much...

GLC04573.10

[Memorial ribbon and explanatory note]

The ribbon is pinned across the top of an explanatory note entitled "Jefferson Davis Memorial Badge," written by J. W. Flinn. The note indicates that the Flinn wore the ribbon at South Carolina' memorial service for Jefferson Davis. The note...

GLC04573.11

to John William Flinn

Notification that he has been elected as an honorary member of the association. Written on stationery of the "Army of Northern Virginia Benevolent Association, Louisiana Division."

GLC04573.12

A Southern Soldier's Experiences in a Northern Prison

Originally written for the students of a "lady cousin" who was concerned her pupils were being misinformed about the "kind treatment of Southern Soldiers in Northern prisons." Flinn later presented the address at "S. C. College Nov. 1893." He...

GLC04573.13

[Scene of the 'Negro Charge' on the Reb Works]

Carte de visite. Penciled caption on verso, with additional pencil inscriptions "307" and "7793." View of a fortification on the edge of a valley. White mount with tan border. McPherson & Oliver imprint on verso.

GLC04596.01

Carte de visite of "A Rebel dismounted Columbiad."

Penciled caption on verso, with additional inscriptions "306" and #7793." Image of a damaged cannon with the rear portion broken off and lying near several cannonballs and a ramrod.

GLC04596.02

Carte de visite of "Trench[e]s at Port Hudson."

Penciled caption on verso, with additional inscriptions "310" and "7793." Image of several tents and a pavilion in a wooded valley.

GLC04596.03

to Ann Conger

Misdated, possibly 17 June 1868. Explains to his wife that he does not write often because the post office is very far away. He believes the mountain air is good for him and feels better than he has in ten years. Says that the food seems to taste...

GLC04672.01

to Anne Conger

Writes to his wife detailing his journey from the Isthmus of Panama to San Francisco. Writes aboard the Aspenwall and the Oregonian, from the coasts of Nicaragua, Mexico, and California. Describes the Panamanian natives and an old town that had...

GLC04672.02

to Anne Conger

Writes to his wife that he has stopped in Sacramento due to illness. Writes about his plans to continue to Plumas County by steamboat, stage, and sleigh. Due to the difficulty in transportation, he may not be able to write often. The included...

GLC04672.03

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife that he has walked 120 miles in four days and still has another 130 miles to go into the mountains. His feet are sore but he feels great. Describes sleeping on the ground and the arduous journey ahead of him. The included...

GLC04672.04

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife that he is working hard for his mining company. Reports that the weather is cold and that the nearest post office is forty miles away. Describes the food and says that the men in the company take turns cooking and baking. The...

GLC04672.05

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife about how mountain life agrees with him. Describes the local mountain men as uncivilized and sickly. Reports that he is in Indian country where the natives are killing the new settlers and plans on leaving for Red Bluff in the...

GLC04672.06

to Ann Conger

Writes to his wife about the lack of correspondence he has received, and desperately wishes to hear from her. Explains that Gurkes Ranch is a 150-acre vineyard and describes all the fruit he has been eating. He wishes he was able to send Ann a...

GLC04672.07

to Peter B. Rathbone

The regiment's journey from Elmira to Baltimore by rail. Their march through the city, his wish for "the shoulder straps of a captain instead of a Lieut[ant's]."

GLC04703.01

to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued on 24 November and 25 November. Written on board Transport Thames near Fortress Monroe. The ship carried General Emory's Brigade. Provides instructions for dispensing money he sent home. Describes attending "Divine Worship" on the ship...

GLC04703.02

to Peter B. Rathbone

Says that he is disturbed by the news that the family has not received any of his letters. Expresses joy at the arrest of one deserter from his unit and wonders why another has not been arrested as well. Scolds his family for publishing his letters...

GLC04703.03

to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued 1 February and 2 February. Due to a measles outbreak, three companies are being detained on another ship further up the river. On his ship many are sick with fever. Describes Southern plantation houses, arrival and setting up at their new...

GLC04703.04

to Peter B. Rathbone

Continued 21 February. Receives photographs of his family and comments on their "over sanctimonious countenances." Lists some of his duties including distributing clothing to contrabands, and attending to the complaint of a Negro who was shot by an...

GLC04703.05

to Peter B. Rathbone

Admits that he feels a little down, complains about the draft and is upset by the idea that so many men are succumbing to illness, never having a chance to fight in battle. Speculates that the regiment will be sent to Texas once Vicksburg...

GLC04703.06

to Peter B. Rathbone

His leg and ankle are swollen. The regiments receives orders to be ready to march at a moments notice with a blanket, change of clothes and a few days rations. Held together by two contemporary postage stamps.

GLC04703.07

to Peter B. Rathbone

His regiment and another are assigned to drive cattle, horses, mules and sheep; an assignment he finds disgraceful. Dederer suggests that the commanding officers committed a number of mistakes in battle [possibly the Battle of Port Hudson 6/11/1863]...

GLC04703.08

to Peter B. Rathbone

He is in the hospital with jaundice. He had been sick for a week, but put off getting medical attention because he felt an engagement was immanent.

GLC04703.09

to Peter B. Rathbone

He is still in the hospital. Reassures his family that he is getting better. Acknowledges receipt of a package (the cheese was spoiled but he appreciated the brandy). General Banks orders Dederer and two other captains to report for duty or tender...

GLC04703.10

to Peter B. Rathbone

Writing from the Marine Hospital, Dederer, with the New York Volunteer Regiment notes the success of Grant at Vicksburg. His opinion of pardoning rebel soldiers: "Gen'l Butler is the damned'st Scoundrel in the whole Federal Army, but it needs such...

GLC04703.11

to Peter B. Rathbone

"A man in charge of a gang of Negroes at work on the Levee Shot a Negro and then came over here to deliver himself up to me . . . . [T]he only offense of the Negro was that he refused to work . . . ." Also writes that sugar season is coming to an...

GLC04703.12

Signal corps station, Lookout Mtn

Pencil inscription on verso: "Signal corps station, Lookout Mtn." Partial view of the signal tower taken from the base of the hill.

GLC04749.01

Cameron Hill and Tennessee River

Pencil inscription on verso: "Cameron Hill and Tennessee River." View of Cameron Hill taken from the Tennessee River.

GLC04749.02

Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn." View of the falls from the opposite side of the lake.

GLC04749.03

Flooding along Tennessee River, April 1864

Pencil inscription on verso: "Flooding along Tennessee River, April 1864." Image of flooded road and yard.

GLC04749.04

Lookout Mountain Hotel, Hooker's HQ in 1863

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Mountain Hotel, Hooker's HQ in 1863." Front view of the hotel with approximately ten men and women gathered at the base of the stairs.

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Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864." View of the falls and lake similar to image #3, but includes large group of men gathered at the edge of the lake.

GLC04749.06

Chattanooga, from 4th St. Looking Towards Market

Pencil inscription on verso: "Chattanooga, from 4th St. Looking Towards Market." View of a cluster of buildings.

GLC04749.07

Redoubt Carpenter

Pencil inscription on verso: "Redoubt Carpenter." Image of bridge, river, and town as seen from above. Probably taken from atop a hill.

GLC04749.08

Lula Falls, Lookout Mountain.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls, Lookout Mountain." Image of 12 men seated and standing on rocks near waterfall.

GLC04749.09

[Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn]

Pencil inscription on verso: "Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn." Image of men and women gathered in front of a white two-story building. Some of the men are carrying musical instruments.

GLC04749.10

Lookout Point

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Point." Image of a woman in ruffled dress and cape seated on the edge of a rock.

GLC04749.11

Citico Mound, Chatanooga [sic], T.N.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Citico Mound, Chatanooga [sic], T.N." Image of men standing at base and on top of a fenced-in mound. Small building on top of mound with flagpole.

GLC04749.12

Street Scene, Not in Cities under the Gun

Pencil inscription on verso: "Street Scene, Not in Cities under the Gun." Image of muddy street with numerous businesses and several men alongside the road. Sign near building in foreground reads "Cressey Adams Co., Photographers."

GLC04749.13

Tennessee River

Pencil inscription on verso: "Tennessee River." Image of river with mountain in background.

GLC04749.14

Checking a Pass, Bridge Over TN River, Chatanooga [sic].

Pencil inscription on verso: "Checking a Pass, Bridge Over TN River, Chatanooga [sic]." Image of two men standing on bridge; one man uniform, the other in civilian clothing.

GLC04749.15

[Military Camp Opposite Market St. Bridge]

Pencil inscription on verso: "Military Camp Opposite Market St. Bridge." Image winter encampment in foreground with bridge visible in the distance.

GLC04749.16

Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN." Image of large house with pillars surrounded by trees. Two soldiers stand guard in front of fence surrounding house.

GLC04749.17

"Hager's Class of '61 19 in number."

Nineteen young men in Naval academy uniforms.

GLC05173.01

"Gunnery model room."

Room with various displays of artillery guns and shells. British flags and buntings on the back wall and around the windows.

GLC05173.02

"Infantry Drill."

Cadets lined up on parade ground. Military band on the right hand side of the photograph and cadets on the left. Same uniforms as in print #1.

GLC05173.03

"Inside of Armward."

Weapons room. Artillery guns in the center of the room. Rifles, gunbelts, and pouches hang on the walls. Sabers suspended from the ceiling, arranged like ceiling fans. The number "122" appears on the pouches. Signs on the wall read "Company H."

GLC05173.04

"Dress Parade in Summer."

Cadets lined up on parade ground in front of building. Dress uniform consists of White hate and pants with a dark jacket.

GLC05173.05

to Lucy Knox

A brief note to tell his wife that he has arrived near Fort Ticonderoga and is in good health. Comments that the battery is waiting for him, in reference to his orders from George Washington to inspect artillery seized from the British earlier that...

GLC02437.00214

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's presence at headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts on behalf of George Washington. The letter was addressed to Worcester, Massachusetts, but at the time, Knox was at Fort George, in Lake George, New York.

GLC02437.00217

to Alexander McDougall

Docket is written in Knox's hand. Asks Colonel McDougall to use his influence to have the listed shells sent to Cambridge, Massachusetts, immediately. In a post script, asks that McDougall inform George Washington if he cannot obtain the listed...

GLC02437.00220

to George Washington

Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year. Comments on difficulties of getting the ordnance over Lake George. Mentions that he has obtained sleds and oxen. He will...

GLC02437.00222

to William C. Bradley

Discusses the appointment of a congressional committee to investigate expenditures made in executing the fifth, sixth, and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent and their report. The committee was formed in response to reports of waste....

GLC05634.04

[Resolutions for Revolutionary War generals' pay]

Three resolutions regarding pay. The earliest sets major generals' pay at $166 per month, and double that when they serve in two departments. The next two issue General Richard Montgomery, commander of American forces in Canada, additional money....

GLC02437.00216

to George Palmer

Asks Captain Palmer to obtain forty sleds for transporting artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the oxen or horses needed to pull them. Asserts that he will assist in any way possible. Requests an immediate response....

GLC02437.00218

to Henry Knox

Reports that the boat with letters and provisions sent by Henry arrived yesterday. Explains how a boat William was riding to Sabbath Day Point in sank close to the shore, making the artillery on board and the vessel salvageable. Captain Johnson also...

GLC02437.00219

to Philip Schuyler

Gives General Schuyler an update on the progress of preparations to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mentions that he has gotten the mortars and cannon over Lake George and arranged with Captain George Palmer to...

GLC02437.00221

to Lucy Knox

Longs to see his wife and plans to in three weeks. Discusses activities relating to the transport of artillery captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga earlier that year to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that both his and William Knox's...

GLC02437.00223

to Henry Knox

Writes that he is happy to hear Knox was able to get the artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Fort George on the other side of Lake George. Schuyler has already made arrangements to transport the artillery to Cambridge and consequently orders Knox to...

GLC02437.00224

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's cancellation of an arrangement for Captain Palmer to obtain sleds and pack animals to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that the patriotic people Palmer contracted with are insulted by...

GLC02437.00225

[Oklahoma Prairie]

A group of men holding rifles and standing in front of an oxen-driven wagon train. Penciled notation on verso: "E. Hamill, Oklahoma City, March 1889."

GLC05475.01

"California Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T."

Contemporary inkstamp on bottom of mount: "Grand Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T." Frame buildings lining either side of street, some still under construction. Plank sidewalk under construction on left side of photograph. Teams of horses...

GLC05475.02

"California Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T."

Contemporary inkstamp on bottom of mount: "California Avenue, Looking West, Oklahoma, I.T." Scene similar to preceding photo, with piles of building materials in foreground. The street has already been graded. Wagons and pedestrians are visible on...

GLC05475.03

Oklahoma City

Title from verso. Image of a fairly large town consisting of frame buildings shown at a distance. Railroad passes in front of town. Boxcars from the AT & SF RR line the tracks. A frame house and several horses grazing are in foreground of the image...

GLC05475.04

"Main Street, 1892."

Title from verso. Street lined with 2 and 3 story buildings, predominantly brick. Wagons, pedestrians and electric lines line the street. Electric lights suspended over intersections. Penciled notation on verso: "Main Street. Okla. City. 1892."...

GLC05475.05

[D.C. Blossom General Merchandise]

Eight men standing on the porch of a store. Building is clapboard with brick front. Inscription on verso: "Atoka, I. T. Mr. McLaughlin (wearing derby) Father of Ed. [illegible] husband of Nettie. Mr. D. H. niece." Partially cut off ink...

GLC05475.06

[Two one-story frame store buildings with gathering in front]

Two one-story frame store buildings with a group of people, several horse-drawn wagons and an ox-drawn cart in front. Inscription on verso identifies the buildings: "1. Mr. Capt. J. B. Hester's Store. 2. Drugs & Medicines. Dr. T. J. Bord's...

GLC05475.07

"Commissary building at Ft. Washataw."

Ruins of a long, roofless 2-story stone building. Notation on verso: "Commissary building at Ft. Washataw."

GLC05475.08

"Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw"

Group of 15 men in front same building as in # 8. Some men are mounted on horses and holding guns, others seated by a tent. Notation on verso: "Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw 18 miles from Durant. Picture of...

GLC05475.09

"Hunting party at Charlie Colbert's Ranch at Old Fr. Washataw."

Group of 7 men standing and seated in front of same building as in #8 & 9. Guns and cooking utensils are present and a supply wagon is seen in the background. The group appears to be either cooking or dressing deer. Notation on verso: "Hunting...

GLC05475.10

Atoka First Baptist Church.

White frame church with congregation in front. Small piano and woman in wheel chair are seen to the right of the group. Penciled notation on verso: "Atoka - First Baptist Church. It was here Mr. & Mrs. Michael Conlan were married Nov. 6, 1894....

GLC05475.11

Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation.

Two-story brick building with groups of Indians and white men standing on upper and lower porches. Margin notation: "Choctaw Council House, Choctaw Nation."

GLC05475.12

Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo

Large 3-story stone building with cupola, also a portion of a small frame church or school. Penciled notation on verso: "Capital of Chickasaw Nation, Tishemingo." 1890s ca. [Glossy collodian or gelatin print with warm/purple hues.]

GLC05475.13

"Chickasaw Orphanage at Lebanon, Indian Territory."

Large 4-story frame building. With imprint of 'Geo. & Ed. Manderfield' s Studio, Gainesville, Texas." Notation on verso: "Chickasaw Orphanage at Lebanon, Indian Territory. Aunt Nett Marshall taught here." 1890s ca. [Glossy collodian or gelatin...

GLC05475.14

[Negotiations regarding the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent and British claims]

The fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent dealt with establishing the boundary between the United States and Canada around the northwest angle of Nova Scotia and the northwestern head of the Connecticut River. Book includes copies of letters from...

GLC05634.01

[Report on the progress and expenditures of the Commissioners regarding the fifth, sixth, and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent]

The fifth, sixth, and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent pertained to the establishment of various parts of the boundary between the United States and Canada. Van Ness was the commissioner for the section of the boundary outlined in article...

GLC05634.02

to John Holmes

Reports on his activities assisting in the execution of the part of the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent pertaining to the settlement of an United States-Canada border in the east. Discusses several problems with the enterprise, being at odds...

GLC05634.03

[Resolution of the Select Committee on the execution of the Treaty of Ghent]

Copy of a declaration including a letter in the report of the Select Committee investigating the expenditures made in the execution of the part of the Treaty of Ghent fixing the boundary line between Maine and Canada. The letter, written by...

GLC05634.05

[Discussion and resolution pertaining the fifth and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent]

Discusses executing the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent, which pertained to establishing a United States-Canada border and the expenses associated with it. Concludes that the analysis is preliminary but recommends a resolution requesting that...

GLC05634.06

[Commentary on Charles Turner's 26 March 1818 confidential letter to John Holmes]

Indicates that William C. Bradley, an agent of the United States under the treaty of Ghent to fix the boundary line between Maine and Canada, sought an explanation for Charles Turner's implication of him in his letter to John Holmes (see GLC05634.03...

GLC05634.07

to his mother

Writes from Camp Stanley. Pages 5-8 may go to another letter.

GLC06167.03

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Includes a clipping.

GLC06167.04

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry.

GLC06167.05

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Includes drawing of Middleton, Tennessee.

GLC06167.06

to his mother

Re: asks for news from home, refers to the Middletown raid, forwards his wish not to be mentioned in the town newspapers.
Written at Camp Park.

GLC06167.07

to his mother

Re: refers to another Skirmish with the rebel forces, forwards a tale of flagraising for Tennessee folk . . . "They actually believed we 'Yanks' had enormous horns and long tails."

GLC06167.08

to his sister

Re: Sends news of himself, reminder to his sister of his birthday which is coming up a week later (he would turn 21), news of the death of Charley Allen.

GLC06167.09

to his mother

Requests more mail from home, sends his own optimistic view on the war, recounts tale of another raid on an enemy camp.

GLC06167.10

to his mother

Recounts battles of cavalry fought with the rebels in Dallas, Georgia.

GLC06167.11

to his father

Gives news of General Sherman's attacks on the enemy in Georgia, refers to the accuracy of the Rebel artillery fire, and requests that his father attempt to gain for him a commission as an officer.

GLC06167.12

to his mother

Relays news of war. Sends word of his position as Acting Adjutant for the regiment (a post he has held for two months and does not enjoy), reminds her that his twenty-second birthday occurred the day before.

GLC06167.13

to his mother

Gives news of the regiment march to Eastport, Mississippi. Relays his exact term of service remaining (seven months and twelve days left in the Union Army).

GLC06167.14

to his father

Relays tale of his difficulty obtaining a pass for entry into town to replace his boots and the fact that he is under arrest and will "stand a Court Martial" for the offense of being absent without leave. Sends this news as a warning of the possible...

GLC06167.15

to his mother

Informs his mother of the regiment's return to Alabama, tells of life in Winter Quarters where there is no food, and notes that he is still under arrest, but expects to be released in a few days.

GLC06167.16

J.W. Excell, vignette bust portrait in uniform

Excell imprint and green three-cent tax stamp on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with gold border.

GLC06272.01

Carte de visite of W.L. [Lindsay]

Van Stavoren imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Yours truly, W.L. Lindsay[?], Capt. A.A.A.O., Chif. Ca[illegible] and Boss of Hdqr Negro." Three quarter length standing view in uniform.

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