26 August 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Got a letter from them dated 1864/08/21 last night. They write of not having received a letter from him in a long time, but does not know why his letters have not been delivered. Most of his letters have been short, "hurried" ones simply letting them know he was alright, but now will write a longer one. Saw that Metcalf died. Has made several raids into different cornfields and gardens for food. "The Army has stripped every corn field and potato patch they have been near in this valley and made perfect hogs of themselves." Thinks the war will end this fall. If they are not going to send the…

GLC09355.087

13 September 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Received his first letter from them in over two weeks. "I think this department is the worst we have ever been in for mail arrangements." Has started to drill twice a day. "The weather is variable." It often rains without warning, and nights can be very cold. Has gotten much better at carrying heavy loads on marches. Will not have to spend any extra money on clothing this fall and winter. Will not write a letter to Johnny Banks' mother. "I am not capable of writing such a letter as I should wish to send to her under the existing circumstances, and again E.P.B. wrote immediately to her."…

GLC09355.090

20 November 1863

Rhett, James M., fl. 1863

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt for sale of slaves]

Receipt for $40,000 paid by James M., Charles H. and Roland Rhett, "being the cash payment on the purchase of one hundred and seven negros, leaving a balance due secured by Bond and Mortgage of Eighty eight thousand and four hundred dollars." Signed by Louisa S. McCord, Columbia, SC. 1 p. With: MD, [1863], inventory of 37 "Slaves bought from Mrs. Louisa S. M.cCord by James M. Rhett;" presumably his share of the 107 slaves listed above. Each slave is listed by name and age (if known), with a few notations: "Martha (delicate) 28 … Jonas (one arm) 11 … Limerick 38 … Child 1 …Old Lucy 67 ……

GLC09380.1

2 March 1863

Rhett, James M., fl. 1863

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt for sale of slaves]

With: PDS, 3-2-1863, receipt printed specifically for use in slave sales: "Received from Charles H. Rhett Seven thousand two hundred & fifty Dollars… for the purchase of Seven Negro Slaves named Caesar, Catherine, Flora, Ben, Stepney, Dora & Sue." Pinned to this is the original newspaper advertisement of the estate sale: "will be sold, at the Court House in Columbia…A prime gang of 26 Negroes, accustomed to the culture of cotton, corn and provisions generally. There are among them Cooks, Washers and Ironers and House Servants, the property of … Wm. S. Chaplin, deceased." Signed by…

GLC09380.2

24 March 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia makes mention of several friends and family members.

GLC09414.0213

1861-1877

Gentile Portrait and Landscape Photographer

Photograph

Title: [Dr. Bacon]

"some relation of Great Grand ma Bacon"

GLC03136.093

1861-1877

Hans, J., fl. 1923

Photograph

Title: [carte de visite of 11 month old child]

"11 mo. old 25 pounds"

GLC03136.094

1873

Peddecord, J.J., fl. 1873

Ephemera

Title: [Wedding invitation]

GLC03136.095

12 September 1888

Oakes, Kate, fl. 1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. P. Oakes

GLC03136.096

11 September 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to uncle

GLC03136.097

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: to S. P. Oakes

Dated 28 September, no year given.

GLC03136.098

10 July 1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [United States Internal Revenue receipt]

GLC03136.099

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: to S. P. & J. H. Oakes

GLC03136.100

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: Decatur Novelty Works

GLC03136.101

1917

Ephemera

Title: [Japanese 1917 calendar]

GLC03136.102

11 November 1918

Van, F.F., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kate C. Oakes

GLC03136.103

22 May 1916

The Daily Review (Towanda, PA)

Newspaper

Title: The Daily Review

GLC03136.111

23 July 1927

Illinois Central Railroad Company

Printed document

Title: [Illinois Central Railroad Company card]

GLC03136.112

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: [Print of inside of machinery]

GLC03136.113

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: [Print of outside of machinery]

GLC03136.114

1861-1877

Printed document

Title: [Print of inside of machinery]

GLC03136.115

5 June 1934

Ephemera

Title: The James Millikin University Thirty-first Annual Commencement of Decatur College and Industrial School

Comments found next to the name of Charlotte Oakes "Gold Delta Honor-Magna Cum Laude Kappa Key"

GLC03136.116

19 January 1864

McSherry, William, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry F. McSherry

written on Pennslyvania Senate Chamber paper. From Henry's brother.

GLC09324.33

17 May 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Moe's parents and the difficulty of getting tickets for a show.

GLC09414.0268

21 September 1864

Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents of George Clapp

Hopes they are getting along well. They have no doubt heard that their son was wounded. "He was hit in the arm a little below the right shoulder joint by a piece of shell. The wound is about 2 inches long… half as wide, and ¾ of an inch deep." It did not damage the bone, but the wound has since swollen greatly. Thinks it will all come out alright. Will write again in a day or two to update them on Clapp's condition.

GLC09355.093