22 December 1860

Gibson, William P., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his sister Sarah Gibson Humphreys]

Apologizes for not being able to return home for the holidays. Writes that his familiy's financial circumstances prevent them from travelling. In favor of secession he writes, "political excitement was never so high--every body is rampant in favor of disunion. We had an election on this question one day before yesterday [December 20th] and it is predicted by the knowing ones that the State will go 30,000 votes majority for the secession ticket. I say hurrah for the biggest party."

GLC04501.092

12 April 1864

Gibson, John McKinley, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Tobias Gibson]

He discusses a recent letter from home and the Currency Bill passed by the Confederate Congress which discounts notes at approximately 83 %. He also writes his views on slavery, "There is no such thing as satisfying a negro without slavery. They do not know their own wants and unless there is some one to teach them, they are but as little children I hope they may in some way be made to feel that they are not the superiors of the whites." Reports that his brother Hart is in a prison camp in Ohio. Written near Dalton, Georgia. In part: "Have you seen the "Currency Bill" passed by the C[…

GLC04501.094

14 April 1864

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to Loula Gibson]

The recipient is inferred from the content of the letter. Gibson completed an "unpleasant affair" (settled a contract) with the hands who will work on the plantation. He bitterly complains of being under the rule of the Provost Marshall and Federal occupation, "American ideas of liberty have totally changed since this Negro War began & education for them is soon to be the order of the Day by Regular Military order. Whilst as far as I know the white [2] Children are to grow up in ignorance or mix in the same cabin with the Negro with the same Yankee Marm for the teacher! How much…

GLC04501.095

1945 ca.

Henley, Raymond D., fl. 1945-1953

Photograph

Title: [8 photographs of World War II marines]

Photos of Raymond D. Henley, a marine in World War II. Includes images of a Japanese primary school, Okinawa, dead Japanese, Henley's platoon, and a victory parade at Henley's hometown. In one folder.

GLC06567.09

22 June 1872

Hincks, Edward W., 1830-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Nichols

Asks Nichols to update him on his financial obligations as he has realized he will need more money than he thought to furnish his house in Virginia. States that Lillie and Bessie are enjoying the new location. Invites him to visit during the summer. Postscript advises that he will be willing to give the land needed to widen Vassall Lane as long as the owner on the other side will give as well. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch, where Hincks was governor of the National Home for Disabled Volunteers after retiring from the army.

GLC03212.07

4 April 1778

Hill, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782

Document signed

Title: Document listing wounded officer in 9th Regiment of Foot

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Hill. Lists Ensign Alexander Salans as wounded in the left arm. Mentions that he paid for part of his "cure" and that he was given a certificate with the monthly returns of 1 April 1778. Mentions three widows and two orphans whose husbands and fathers were killed and who are to have their passage back to Great Britain paid by the regiment. That the passage would be paid is from the General Order dated 9 May 1777 in Quebec.

GLC04764.74

29 June 1776

Hunt, J., fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Hunt is writing to an unknown recipient. Sends it to "My Dearest Friend." The index prepared for this collection suggests it could be to General John Burgoyne. It could also have been sent to Robert Kingston. It is impossible to tell. Year inferred from the "Sat. Even: June 29th." The only year in the 1770s to have a June 29th on a Saturday is 1776. Says he saw his sister and had hoped to see him. Tells him that his mother became ill and died. Hopes circumstances have permitted him to leave before this arrives. Says he will help out in whatever way he can.

GLC04764.78

14 October 1865

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War, thanks his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for a fifty dollar check. Encloses a receipt (not included). Reports that he intends to travel to Georgia, and discusses a recent hunting and fishing excursion. Inquires as to the health of Charlie (possibly a family member). States that he received letters from General Davis Tillson and his father, both in Augusta, Georgia. Referring to a woman he calls "the widow," states "she is soon to be married ... I shall go down to Georgia try to make money and give up all thoughts of ever…

GLC05732.03

30 January 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, a marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War informs his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) of his investment in turpentine and rosin production. Reports that his employer purchased 8400 acres of land south west of Savannah for turpentine manufacture, and that a member of the firm "manages the negroes better than anyone I have seen ... labor will not cost us as much as the interest on the money which would have been invested in them ... they work faithfully are happy and dance almost every night." Declares that "Northern men are coming down here and investing…

GLC05732.04

7 October 1866

Dickson, William G., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E. Levassor

Dickson, a Marshal who served as a Union Major during the Civil War apologizes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) for tardy correspondence and for being unable to visit in autumn. States that since one of his partners in a turpentine and rosin manufacturing firm mismanaged affairs, he assumed responsibility for 2/3 of the 10,000 acre pine tree forest and plans to travel to the manufacturing site to supervise business. Informs Levassor of rampant illness in Savannah, stating "The cholera has been quite bad here among the blacks and a few cases among the whites." States that…

GLC05732.06

20 May 1867

Broadside

Title: Second Grand Premiums by the Washington Library Co in aid of the Riverside Insitution!

Civil War broadside advertising a raffle and engraving sale organized for the Riverside Institute, which provided "a home for soldiers' and sailors orphans." The prizes, whose values are listed only, "consist of Works of Art, Painting, Statuary, &c." Orders to be made to George A. Cooke.

GLC08442.03

4 October 1883

James, Frank, 1844-1915

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anna Ralston James

Letter to his wife from prison. Discusses plans for the future, their relationship, his case, and the mugging of his friend. Expects "When I come I am going to have my way for the same length of time that you have had yours, that will be will be five years, Dont say a damed word, You should be willings to live up to the "Golden rule" If you dont write me word that I can do as I please I am going to take a bee line for "Salt Lake" when I get out." Discusses an incident that happened to his friend. "I had a letter from Marth and she tell me she and Buck was going out calling the other…

GLC08991

1920 ca.

Photograph

Title: Grandpa and his precious granddaughter "Zip"

"Grandpa & his precious Granddaughter 'Zip,'" identified on back as Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford. Twentieth century paper print of seated old man and a little girl holding a kitten.

GLC04196.06

1920 ca.

Photograph

Title: [John Moore and granddaughter Mary Md. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford [sic?] seated on porch steps, the little girl barefoot. Purple stamp on verso "[illegible] B. Moore" (illegible due to abrasion).

GLC04196.07

1870-1920 ca.

Stinson & Jenkins, fl. 1870-1920

Photograph

Title: [John B. Moore family members]

Twentieth century paper print of old man ["Ford"?] with woman [wife] holding a newspaper, both seated in a parlor looking away from the camera. Verso imprint stamp "Faultlers Kodak Service. Stinson and Jenkins. Jacksonville, Fla." Additional Moore-Kelly photographs in GLC 4197 (where the same old man called "Ford" here is noted by the dealer as "possibly Surgeon John Moore").

GLC04196.08

2 June 1831

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Letter signed

Title: to Jane McLachlan

Burr denies having any of the money owed to McLachlan's son, Philip Garniss. Says Mr. Gardiner has $2,600 for the her son and that he is trying to help secure for the boy. Says if she tries to take it, the money will be returned to Mr. Gardiner, and assures her the money will be safe. "I take the liberty Madam, to advise you not to speak in improper or offensive terms of Mr. Plant or any of your neighbours - remember you once lost an estate by the unguarded use of your tongue."

GLC08970

3 November 1778

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Spencer

A letter tipped into the book, "A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons," by John Burgoyne. See GLC08975.01 for a description of the book. The letter is written to the mother of a soldier from Burgoyne's surrendered army. He replies to a mother trying to contact her son, who was taken prisoner when Burgoyne's army surrendered at Saratoga. Writes, "It is not in my power to give you great encouragement ... " but advises that the best way to get a letter to Cambridge, Massachusetts is by way of General Henry Clinton in New York. Hopes, however, that his army…

GLC08975.02

16 April 1863

Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert writes to his parents while on board the United States Steamer Utica on the Potomac River. States that he and his shipmates expect to reach Fort Monroe, Virginia, the following day. Reports that he sent a letter to his parents the previous week, after which he received orders to report to Alexandria, Virginia. Relates that he (with his regiment) might have to travel to the Black River, North Carolina, to "take the place of those troops which have been sent to Reinforce Genl Foster ... " Refers to several pictures of himself which were possibly delivered by [Lieutenant?] Osborne to…

GLC06298.02

1863

Mixter, Calvin Symmes, 1832-?

Diary

Title: [Civil War diary of Calvin S. Mixter]

Signed diary including printed almanac and eclipse calendar in the opening pages. Mixter, a member of the 22nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, begins his 1863 diary as his corps returns to Stafford County, Virginia, from a reconnaissance to Ellis Ford, Virginia. Writes from various location throughout 1863. Includes various military details, mentioning that General Joseph Hooker superseded General Ambrose Burnside 26 January 1863 as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Frequently mentions writing letters to his wife and children. In March, discusses his application for a commission…

GLC06583.02

8 July 1864

Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert replies to several letters he recently received from his parents. Mentions family members and acquaintances, including the death of Uncle Peter. States that he has confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's siege of Richmond, Virginia. Expresses disappointment in missing a family picnic, and discusses the availability of fresh vegetables at his station. Refers to the delivery of his letter to his parents by Chaplain Willis. Mentions the activities of Generals Foster (possibly John Gray Foster), Alexander Schimmelfinnig, and Hatch (possibly John Porter Hatch). Relates details of…

GLC06298.04

24 February 1865

Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert informs his parents that he has changed location to command the District of Columbus, with headquarters in Macon. Discusses a sum of money he might receive, and relates the route of his journey to Macon. States that he is in command of four companies, and doubts that his regiments will soon be mustered out. Relates that he attended the opera the previous night, performed by a New York troupe. Declares "I have not made any acquaintances here yet and do not think I shall I am going to keep to myself I have not tasted those Hickory nuts yet but will ... enjoy a pleasant Sunday…

GLC06298.05

20 January 1863

Confederate States of America. Congress

Printed document

Title: Resolutions respecting the present war, and the causes leading thereto

Confederate resolution proclaiming the South will "forever remain free," condemning the Emancipation Procliation, and blaming the Civil War on Northern fanatics, "the Black Republican party." States "The war now existing between the Confederate States and the United States, had its origins from bad and wicked fanatics, known as the abolition party...they not only made war upon the institution of slavery, but went so far as to proclaim the equality of the black with the white race, thus adding the grossest insults to the past and contemplated injuries to the Southern people." Lincoln's…

GLC08981.02

20 April 1865

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Endorsement of a runaway slave to return to Tennessee to search for his family]

President Johnson, five days after taking office endorses the petition of Jermain Westley Loguen, an escaped slave and Underground Railroad conductor, to return to Tennessee to search for family members. Written on the leaf of a 31 March 1865 autograph letter signed in which Samuel May made the request of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. May's letter is also signed by C.B. Sedgewick, Sherman B. Canfield, Reverend George Whipple, and Lewis Tappan. Johnson's endorsement reads: "the within named Rev J. W. Loguen (col'd) of New York is recommended to the favorable consideration of the Civil…

GLC08942

14 June 1813

Hewson, John, 1744-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus Lincoln

After a long lapse in correspondence, Hewson is updating Lincoln on his family life. Mentions Lincoln's letter from May 1813. Also mentions that Lincoln's daughter lives in the house of his wife's sister and that she is weak in health, but happy in Philadelphia. Says they had an enjoyable visit with her. His wife just recovered from a painful illness that necessitated a six month confinement. Says he is weak and can only walk 50 yards before tiring after a three month illness. Says he only recovered because of his faith. Is glad a present he sent arrived safely. Thanks Lincoln for the…

GLC03849.01

23 November 1815

Hewson, John, 1744-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus Lincoln

Saw Lincoln's daughter, who brought a letter from Lincoln in response to Hewson's of 4 July 1815. Glad that Lincoln enjoyed his last letter. Expresses joy that Lincoln might come to visit. Tells him his wife died on 30 September 1815 after a nine year battle with disease at the age of 64. Says he is relying on God to see him through this trial. Says she was his second wife, "a good & kind Mother to my five Motherless Children I had when we came together." They were married 41 years and says as she grew more infirm he grew to love her more. Says death did not "approach her as a King of…

GLC03849.03