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to John Doughty

Wills, captain commanding Invalids on Constitution Island, discusses furloughs for men in his company. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.02004

[Request for provisions]

Requests six days' provisions for a servant. Signed by Joseph C. [Dellezenne]. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Paul Barney on verso, signed with his mark.

GLC02437.02012

to Mr. Forsyth

Countersigned by Henry Knox's aide, John Lillie. Request for ten days' worth of provisions for a man from the Invalid Corps. Includes a note on verso signed with Joseph Freeman's mark.

GLC02437.02013

[Return of provisions]

Provision return for one mason. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw. Contains a note on verso signed by Jacob Gillet.

GLC02437.02014

to Ephraim Fenno

Informs Captain Fenno that Captain George Fleming will be relieving him and his company from their post at Verplanck's Point.

GLC02437.02022

to John S. Goold

Writes to his father "by candlelight" because he was so busy during the day and states "I don't like to spare time to write." Informs that he has just come off guard and that they are camped at same place they were before the Battle of Fredericksburg...

GLC03523.05.05

to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.

GLC03523.07.15

to James Webber

Appears to be of very similar content to, though not an exact copy of, GLC02437.03232.

GLC02437.03233

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Asks Wadsworth to deliver to the bearer, Corporal Nichols, equipment such as bowls and kettles that "may be necessary for the Recruits in Town." Asks also for some boards for making bunks and provides some procedures for distributing the materials...

GLC02437.03370

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Luther Parmlee]

Captain Patten gives Parmlee permission to take a twenty five day leave of absence. Directed to Major General Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09579

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Judge Danford]

Colonel Lewis Nicola recommends Danford, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until April 1783. Mentions Major Doughty (possibly John Doughty). Verso contains a list of four names (possibly other colonels).

GLC02437.09594

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Edward McAuley]

Captain Niven recommends McAuley for a twelve day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09633

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Private Abel Page]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Page for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09690

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Samuel Whitny]

Captain Wills recommends Corporal Samuel Whitny for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major John Doughty at West Point.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09692

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Tappen]

Major Bauman recommends Lieutenant Tappen for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09694

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Wheeler]

Also signed by another military officer whose name is illegible. Captain Wills recommends Wheeler, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09695

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Benjamin Eddy]

Captain David Bushnell recommends Eddy for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Possibly intended for Major General Henry Knox.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09696

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Tony Neidy]

Captain Wills recommends Neidy, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09697

[Return of 640 dozen coat buttons]

Colonel Crane notes that the buttons are needed "to repair the coats of the Massachusetts Artillery."

GLC02437.09699

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother and reports the weather has been snowy and windy. Informs him that the price of corn has dropped and the whiskey tax has risen. Comments he has sold forty bushels of corn at sixty-seven cents each. States he is considering...

GLC03523.10.116

[Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Lockheed Martin Vega plane]

Inscription on verso is written by Lloyd Royer. He writes that he and Earhart didn't spend much time together. There is also a stamp with the name and address of John W. Underwood, possibly the photographer.

GLC07243.006.02

[Photograph of Neta Snook with airplane]

Image of Neta Snook as a young woman in flight clothing.

GLC07243.006.03

[Photographs of Neta Snook and unknown man]

Image of Neta Snook holding a bouquet of sunflowers accompanied by an unknown man.

GLC07243.006.05

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...

GLC02163.12

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 252 (December 27, 1862)]

Death of Major Jasper S. Whiting, List of Officiers captured by Morgan, Arrival of Jefferson Davis and Officers in Memphis, Letter from Burnside on his defeat at Fredericksburg, Picture of Butler's rule in New Orleans - how he lives, Preparations for...

GLC05959.72.028

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 309 (March 14, 1864)]

Rumors of early recognition of the CSA by France.

GLC05959.72.066

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 20 (March 22, 1864)]

The sham election in Louisiana.

GLC05959.72.067

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 22 (March 24, 1864)]

The situation at Chattanooga, A spectacle - Burnside and his self-importance - Burnside before the war and after the war - the consequence of a little glory.

GLC05959.72.068

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 23 (March 25, 1864)]

Address of Vice-President Stephens on the State of the Country. .

GLC05959.72.069

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 24 (March 26, 1864)]

Report from General Longstreet's Command in East Tennessee, a run upon the Confederate States Treasure, Accidental death of a confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Artillery, Illegal trade in gold, Southern Express Company, etc.

GLC05959.72.070

Daily express. [Vol. 12, no. 69, whole no. 3920 (March 22, 1862)]

The late fight in Arkansas (Battle of Pea Ridge), Proclamation by governor of Virginia, General McClellan ditched.

GLC05959.74.25

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, in camp near White Oak Church. Comments that Colonel Russel expects a commission (possibly David Allen Russell). One of Edwards's men, Charlie [Hurd?], was recommended...

GLC02163.04

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Rice, 1st Lieutenant of the 23rd Ohio and Chairman of board of survey, reports to Colonel Scammon about the contents of a box of clothing. States that the actual contents differ from what was supposed to be inside and lists the number of pants...

GLC02414.145

[Petition in favor of Captain John L. Vance]

Petition signed by the officers of the 4th Virginia Infantry in favor of Captain Vance of the same regiment who was arrested by Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon for intoxication while on duty as Field Officer of the day. Praises Vance as a...

GLC02414.161

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 133 (December 7, 1861)]

Abe Lincoln's Message, Important Decision Under the Sequestration Act.

GLC05959.56.099

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 66 (March 17, 1864)]

Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, making Friday, April 8, 1864 a day of fasting and prayer, Rebel cavalry attacks the enemy at Snickersville, and is successful in killing, wounding, and capturing all but 3 of the Yankee targets, Papers from...

GLC05959.56.148

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 69 (March 21, 1864)]

President Abraham Lincoln's official order calling for 200,000 additional Northern Troops, Report of the recent barbarous expedition up the Peninsula, supposedly to revenge the death of Dahlgren, Major-General W.J. Sherman's official report to Lt...

GLC05959.56.149

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 71 (March 23, 1864)]

Meeting held in New York with the purpose of nominating McClellan for the office of President.

GLC05959.56.150

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 73 (March 25, 1864)]

News from East Tennessee - Yankees only 20 miles east of Knoxville, Congressional voting of the Peace Party in the North, Enemy fire bombarding Charleston, Millard Fillmore's opinion of the War as spoken to a large crowd at Central Fair in Buffalo...

GLC05959.56.151

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 238 (December 19, 1863)]

General Meade's Excursion Across the Rapidan, Firing on Charleston, The Averill Raid.

GLC05959.57.03

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (March 19, 1864)]

Charleston once again under siege.

GLC05959.61.07

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 26 (March 26, 1864)]

General Farragut has abandoned the bombardment of Fort Powell, Lincoln calls for two hundred thousand more men.

GLC05959.61.08

Staunton spectator. [Vol. 39, no. 28 (December 9, 1862)]

Proclamation by Virginia Governor John Letcher, recommendation by Colonel Baylor as Brig. Gen. of the Stonewall Brigade, Letter published of General Imboden.

GLC05959.65.02

to his mother and sister

Writes about sightseeing in Washington and his plans for the rest of his return journey, including stopping in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

GLC03603.209

to his family

Writes of the lull in activity for officers in the camp. He is reading a book titled "Hard Cash." Describes a problem with the Ordinance Officer over vouchers.

GLC03603.261

To his wife

"Last night was my first experience in a tent we had to set up our tents last night after dark and had no straw so we had to sleep on the ground[.]" Mentions inspecting himself for lice. Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC04558.002

To his wife

Waiting for letters, rumors of peace propositions, visiting capitol building, rations.

GLC04558.004

to his sister

References his sister's letters of 25 July and 5 September 1862, which he received on 15 March 1863. Also received her letters from 5 & 7 January as well as 5 February. Tells her not send letter by the Naval Lyceum as letters are allowed to sit there...

GLC02828.08

to his mother and sister

Writes about having to send George away and of the impression he made on the other officers. He is still unsure of why the regiment was moved.

GLC03603.210

to his family

Writes that he was regretful for sending George away so suddenly. He did so because of a rumor that the regiment might be involved in a battle. Some officers have their wives with them. Says that he has heard from Cousin Lemuel that George is very...

GLC03603.211