19 April 1861

Evans, W. L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Achsah M. Level

Discusses the Civil War with Level, stating "I have nothing of importance to write. onley the disturbance in our contry which is caused by the hot headed Northerans. who are working every day contrary to their own welfair if they only know it. but let them go it. we have as meny brave men as they have ..." Reports that he does not wish to quit school and go to war, but will join a local company if necessary. States "our hilth is very good. and we are as ugly as ever ... " Signs the letter as "your unworthy friend." Written in Summerfield, (possibly North Carolina or Louisiana).…

GLC06452.05.01

1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: [W. L. Evans]

Possibly a carte de visite of Evans, a Civil War soldier. Accompanied by a letter from Evans to Achsah Level dated 19 April 1861 (GLC06452.05.01).

GLC06452.05.02

circa 1864

Ephemera

Title: [Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors]

Cryptic document docketed with the initials of Aetna United States Mail Secret Protectors, described as a "banded organization." States, "This paper, being an exposure of the designs of rebel refugees from the South, banded for plunder and murder in the North, is placed in your hands for your protection in case of attack. Should they know of your or my possession of such information, the consequences might be fatal."

GLC06452.05.06

February 15, 1865

Gillespie, A. J., fl. 1862-1865

Document signed

Title: [Receipt regarding an act passed 13 August 1864 in Mississippi for the relief of families of soldiers]

Gillespie, State Auditor of Mississippi from 1862 to 1865, notifies the Treasurer of Attala County of the distribution of $242,185 to fulfill an act for the relief of families of soldiers. The bottom half of this document includes an auditor's receipt, dated 13 March 1865. Contains a handwritten note by J. D. Sallis, clerk of the Attala County Probate Court, and a receipt certifying that R. B. Webb, Treasurer of Attala County, has submitted bond as required by an act better to provide for the families of soldiers, passed 2 December 1863. This note is also signed by Webb. Written on…

GLC08433.01

1 May 1864

J.T., Paterson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1864

Document

Title: [Mississippi State twenty five cent note]

Includes the facsimile signature of A. J. Gillespie, State Auditor of Mississippi from 1862 to 1865. The note states "twenty five cents in current money when the sum of Ten Dollars is presented." Printed in Georgia by J. T. Paterson & Co.

GLC08433.02

8 October 1863

Hagans, Lucian A., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Hagans, Secretary of the Commonwealth for the Reorganized Government of Virginia, discusses the admission of Jefferson County into the State of West Virginia. Informs Koonce that "Although an officer of the State of Virginia, yet I think Jefferson should be included in the new State, because of the liberality of its Constitution, identity of interest with West Virginia, and because its admission would bring the B. T. O. R. R. within the jurisdiction of the States of Maryland and West Virginia." Reports that the vote of Jefferson County has been certified by West Virginia Governor Francis…

GLC08606.01

January 20, 1865

Young, D.J., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Acknowledges receipt of a letter informing him of a time extension allowed for county officers by the West Virginia Legislature to qualify for an unspecified position. Discusses the removal of a Judge (possibly from Harper's Ferry) from office. Instructs Koosis to "Be particular to see that when we have another election, that the necessary oath of loyalty be applied to every person, who offers to vote." Discusses possible relocation of the Jefferson County Seat to Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

GLC08606.02

7 November 1865

Fosset, A., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Certified statement of returns for a Jefferson County, West Virginia election]

Fossett signs as President of the Board of Supervisors of Jefferson County, and John T. Hewitt signs as clerk. Fossett and Hewitt certify that in the 26 October 1865 election (possibly held to select county members to serve in the West Virginia State House of Delegates), George Koonce received 347 votes, Charles H. McCurdy received 345 votes, Solomon Yantis received 189 votes, and Hiram Shaull received 92 votes.

GLC08606.03

12 October 1869

Stubbs, C.E., fl. 1867-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Stubbs discusses local politics, stating that John R. Haun, newly appointed to the Board of Registration, can not agree with Frazeur, also on the board, thus Frazeur should be removed and L. I. Etchison (possibly Lorenzo Etchison) should be appointed in his place. Instructs Koonce to send Etchison's commission in the mail 13 October 1869. Includes a note written at the bottom of the page by Judge Thomas Chapline, also in approval of Etchison's appointment. Chapline instructs Koonce to transmit Ethchison's commission to G. W. Chase.

GLC08606.04

circa 1869

Young, Samuel, fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Young, referring to James Clark McGrew, states "a large number of the Republicans of our District, are determined not to support McGrew for Congress, & ... will remain independent ... " Hopes that Koonce will endorse an independent candidate, and wishes to inform Koonce of the platform and candidates local Republicans support. States "Many of the Republicans think it is time to check mate McGrew's family, benefactions & favoritism." Informs Koonce he will be visiting Republicans at Martinsburg, New Creek, and other locations in West Virginia.

GLC08606.05

10 September 1870

Stevenson, William Erskine, 1820-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Koonce

Stevenson, Governor of Virginia, poses questions regarding the condition of the Board of Registration (possibly of Jefferson County). Asks, "Are you sure Mr. Roderick is not having persons registered who gave voluntary aid to the Rebellions? I have received statements from quite a number of Republicans besides those you have named that the Registrars at least have registered very many persons who are not qualified voters under the law, and that there is great danger that the Board will allow the names to remain on the lists." Refers to the recent death of Judge Thomas Chapline. Informs…

GLC08606.06

circa 1869-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter discussing post Civil War party politics in West Virginia] [incomplete]

An unknown author discusses the details of a West Virginia election. States, "The voters at Chaplin & Shepherdstownship all voted. Some rebels who were at the polls in said townships on the day of election offered colored ballots which were refused ... " Describes that when some voters were informed that they were required to take an oath required by an 1865 law, they refused to offer their ballots. Further states " ... if the supervisors of Jefferson County excluded any ballots from the count, they had good reasons for so doing, they having a right so to do." Attests to the removal…

GLC08606.07

circa 28 September 1896

Koonce, George W., 1818-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alston Gordon Dayton

Discussing party politics in West Virginia, informs Dayton "We have a Democratic County with a large majority wich we earnestly hope to reduce." Reports that when Dayton previously ran for office, "the democrats paid about 200 ... voters in this County $5,00 apiece to erase your name, and the priviledge of voting the rest of the ticket, I have this from a reliable democrat a short time since. You must work like a Beaver to the last hour of the Campaign." Possibly referring to William McKinley's presidential campaign, states, "I think McKinley is sure of his election."

GLC08606.08

4 April 1863

Linthion, C.S., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James A. Washington

General Richard B. Garnett has ordered that Wortham's battalion move its position and await further orders. At bottom is an autograph note signed by Washington, to Wortham, reading "I will wait for you here. Come as quickly as possible. No news." Written two miles outside of Washington, D.C. After receiving the note, Washington forwarded it to Wortham, and added his note at the bottom. James A. Washington was a Colonel in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry, in command of George Wortham, ranking just above him. General Richard B. Garnett would be killed exactly three months later while…

GLC02233.20

17 May 1863

Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James S. Wortham

Writes his father saying his regiment is leaving for Virginia, his application for a furlough was denied, and he is temporarily in command of the regiment. Informed by a General that he "cannot be spared from the field," but he expects to be granted a furlough soon. Wortham is in command of the Regiment because Colonel Washington is sick. Adds, "P.S. May 19th I have just learned where we are going to. It is Virginia. We have been waiting here since the 17th for transportation and do not know when we can get off - perhaps tonight, perhaps not in two or three days…."

GLC02233.22

28 July 1863

Burch, James Anderson, 1829-1906

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of John Absher for being absent without leave]

Details court martial proceedings of John Absher, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave," but attempted to defend his conduct, saying he was unable to return in time due to poor health. Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Despite Absher's defense, he was sentenced to "be bucked with a stick ¾ of an inch in diameter and gaged for twenty days two hours in the morning and be compelled to stand in the stocks two hours in the evening of each day." James A. Burch was a Captain in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry. Later served…

GLC02233.32

3 August 1863

Cherry, John H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Cherry's boat was taken from him and he asks that Wortham return it as Cherry is poor and crippled and depends on the boat. Written at "WnSton, North Carolina," possibly Winston-Salem or Washington. "My boat (a very nice one, which I would not take $1000 for at these times) was taken from me at my moorings here and as I am a poor man, Col, the Yankees having destroyed all my property in their raid through here under Genl Foster and as I have been for 2 yrs & am now a cripple and had it (the boat) as a dependence mainly I respectfully hope that you will (taking in consideration my…

GLC02233.34

25 May 1864

Ayers, D.A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Ayers, searching for African-Americans with his cavalry, so far has "arrested but one negro...and he was not armed." Believes more are between Jamesville and Washington and will continue to search. Excerpt: "…I have been driving faithfully all day and have not arrested but one negro that I have found in the woods and he was not armed, though I have him with me yet. I have correct information from some of the Negroes and they were between Jamesville and Washington, some of them having stolen a canoe and crossed the River about Hyman's Ferry 4 miles above Plymouth. I am going to drive…

GLC02233.41

13 May 1863

Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883

Autograph note signed

Title: [Blank permit to leave picket duty for one week]

A blank permit, granting permission to pass the picket for one week from the date of this document. Written at "Headquarters of Richette on Moseley Creek."

GLC02233.21

26 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of Wiley Sullivan for being absent without leave]

Details the trial and conviction of Sullivan for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Sullivan was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days and then gagged eight hours a day for five days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge Advocate and Captain Thomas R. Youngblood as if signed, but likely in Ford's hand. Wiley Sullivan was a private in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry. George B. Ford was a captain in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry. James Dalrymple…

GLC02233.23

26 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of John T. Jones for being absent without leave.]

Details court martial proceedings of John T. Jones, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Jones was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge Advocate and Captain Thomas R. Youngblood as if signed, but likely in Ford's hand.

GLC02233.24

27 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of Haywood Sullivan for being absent without leave.]

Details the trial and conviction of Haywood Sullivan for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. With the name of Captain Thomas R. Youngblood as if signed, but likely in Ford's hand. Torn near the top, and perhaps missing final pages.

GLC02233.25

27 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of W. H. Hutson for being absent without leave]

Details the trial and conviction of Hutson for the charge of "absence without leave." Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and resulting sentence. Hutson was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for sixteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge Advocate and Lieutenant William H. Borden as if signed, but likely in Ford's hand.

GLC02233.26

27 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of Theophilus Goddin for being absent without leave]

Details court martial proceedings of Theophilus Goddin, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Goddin was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for sixteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge Advocate and Captain William H. Borden as if signed, but likely in Ford's hand.

GLC02233.27

28 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of Moses J. Hill for being absent without leave]

Details court martial proceedings of Moses J. Hill, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Hill was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for fourteen days. With the names of James Dalrymple as the Judge Advocate and Captain Thomas R. Youngblood as if signed, but likely in Ford's hand.

GLC02233.28