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to William T. Sherman

This letter is a draft copy of Philomen Ewing's final letter, GLC03601.06, as it contain crossouts. The text differs slightly. Ewing Consoles Sherman on the loss of his son. "He lived long enough to attain all that is of real value in human life -...

GLC03601.05

to William T. Sherman

This letter is the final copy of Philomen Ewing's letter to Sherman consoling him on the death of his son William. GLC03601.05 is a draft copy of the letter. The text differs slightly. Sherman's son, William T. Sherman, died in Memphis on 3 October...

GLC03601.06

to William T. Sherman

Writes to Sherman about his wife Ellen's illness and assures Sherman that she has recovered. Writes about Sherman's "long & stubbornly contested advance into Georgia," and states that the public has confidence in Sherman's generalship. Informs...

GLC03601.07

to William T. Sherman

Congratulates Sherman on his exceptional military service over the course of the year. States that he is " ... first place among our Generals in the estimation of the Public at home ... " Updates him on family matters and says Ellen (Sherman's wife...

GLC03601.08

to Lucius Fairchild

Sends over property left to Fairchild in Thomas Ewing's will, Philomen's late father. Addressed to Fairchild in Madison, Wisconsin. The date looks like 1870, though the more likely date is 1871.

GLC03601.09

to Thomas Ewing

Writes to his father to inform him that William T. Sherman (Cump) is being promoted to Brigadier General of the three Battalion Regiments. States he will receive a captain's commission in the regular army. Stresses his desire to fight for the Union...

GLC03601.10

to Thomas Ewing

Says he has been in Chicago on business and will leave soon. Describes Chicago as "dull," and the houses in the city as being, " ... the merest shells - which the north west wind, would blow into the Prairie, ... But the people, who are 'sand...

GLC03601.11

to George Rooke

Henry writes to his brother George in England. Mentions a mutual acquaintance named Whyte. States that he recently made several dispatches from Dresden "and have made a transition from the heavy phlegmatick German to the gay & mercurial Frenchman."...

GLC03881.01

to Peg Rooke

Writes to Peg in care of Daniel Danoot, in Brussels, Belgium. States that upon his arrival in Geneva, two letters from Harry (possibly Henry Rooke) waited for him. Relates that Harry intends to travel to New York to serve as a volunteer, and...

GLC03881.02

[Muster roll for Captain Benjamin Larrabee's Company]

Larrabee's company belonged to Colonel Reuben Fogg's regiment of militia. Includes a list of soldiers with either the notation "found himself" or "was found." One notation states "from ye 13 of November 1775."

GLC03983.02.02

W.T. Sherman

Engraving of General William T. Sherman in uniform holding a sword. Painted by Alonzo Chappel from a photograph by Gurney. Published by Johnson Wilson & Co, New York.

GLC04338.02

Collection of two documents related to Dycas's Hydrometer [Decimalized .01-.02]

Circular letter to customs officers regarding the use of Dycas's Hydrometer, accompanied by directions for using the device.

GLC08993

to Custom Officers

Discussing Dycas's Hydrometer, a device to be used for assessing the proof of alcohol and spirits for taxation. The Hydrometer is enclosed, as well as intructions on its use. Discusses the use of the Hydrometer, the reasons for its neccesity, and...

GLC08993.01

Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycas's Hydrometer

Explains how to use and read Dycas's Hydrometer, a device invented to determine the strength of alcoholic beverages, so that the proper tax could be applied.

GLC08993.02

Collection of items related to Elias Boudinot [Decimalized .01-.03]

A letter accompanied by an envelope and a book written by Elias Boudinot.

GLC08994

to Lewis Pintard

Relates news from New York, including the arrival of "a Packer" and news that "Charles Town was evacuated."

GLC08994.01

[Free Frank for a letter from Elias Boudinot to Lewis Pintard]

Free Frank is pasted inside GLC08994.03, a copy of Boudinot's "Journal or historical recollections of American events during the revolutionary war." It is adhered to the back of the title page.

GLC08994.02

Journal or historical recollections of American events during the revolutionary war

Boudinot's recollections of the American Revolution, with a number of anecdotes on the subject, and one hundred thirty-nine illustrations. Published by Frederick Bourguin. Only twenty-five large copies of the book were made, this one numbered copy...

GLC08994.03

The Creek and Cherokee lands of Georgia and Alabama

Contemporary copy likely written by a staff member of a speech regarding removal that Benton delivered to the Senate. Argues that tribal chiefs should be given "gratuities" to convince them to sign treateis and clarifies troubles in negotiations...

GLC08995

Amendments of the Constitution, submitted to the consideration of the American people.

Argues for constitutional amendments to abolish slavery, establish universal citizenship and prosecute treason. Issued during the ratification process of the Thirteenth Amendment proposes a number of amendments, and discusses them in context of...

GLC08996

Humanity's last appeal to the abolitionists of the United States, against the increase of slave territory

Urges Northerners to vote for the Whig ticket, and oppose the Democrats, who favor the annexation of Texas. Argues that annexation is planned only to increase slavery and the power of the slave states. Texas is large and suitable for slavery and...

GLC08997

[Circular letter urging opposition to the expansion of slavery]

Circular letter from the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society urging opposition to the expansion of slavery. Addressed "To each Friend of Liberty in the United States." Urges readers to write to Congress in opposition to slavery, and demand...

GLC08998

An appeal to the women of the United States by the National Woman Suffrage and Educational Committee

Urges women to demand equal rights for themselves, including the franchise, argues that the Constitution gaurantees equal rights to women, and offers a "Decleration and Pledge" for supporters of women's suffrage. Letter also states ways in which...

GLC08999

Colored Voters Read

One broadside entitled, "Colored Voters Read," dated 1894 printed by Georgia's Democratic Party. Asks the question, "What Evidence have the Negroes of this State that Schools will be provided for their Children in case the Third Party gets into...

GLC09000

The Anti-Slavery Record, Volume 1, Number 11.

Cover engraving depicts Amos Dresser being caned. Lead article addresses his martyrdom.

GLC09001