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

28 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

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

Details court martial proceedings of Festus Oliver, who pled guilty to the charge of "absence without leave." Oliver was sentenced to carry a twenty pound stick eight hours a day for eighteen 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.

GLC02233.29

28 May 1863

Ford, George B., 1828-1911

Autograph document signed

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

Details court martial proceedings of Stephen 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 fourteen 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.

GLC02233.30

11 June 1863

Ryals, Henry J., 1834-?

Autograph document signed

Title: [Charge and specifications in the case of John M. Holmes for multiple desertions]

Charges against John W. Holmes for deserting for the fourth, fifth, and sixth time. Describes these desertions. Also signed and approved by George Wortham.

GLC02233.31

30 July 1863

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Manuscript document

Title: [Telegraph to James G. Martin]

Manuscript copy of a telegraph sent to Brigadier James G. Martin ordering "the execution of privates William Leggett & Canada Barnes...suspended until further notice." Docket contains autograph endorsement signed by Charles Grice Elliot, Martin's assistant adjutant general.

GLC02233.33

20 August 1863

Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Williams outlines a confrontation between Alfred Davenport, who refused to work "under any such d-d government," and a supervisor. Williams accuses Davenport of trading with the enemy and giving them information. Sent to an unnamed Colonel. Cross Landing is near Columbia, North Carolina. Excerpt: "On Thursday last he was ordered to appear on the road and assist in repairing it. He told the overseer whom I had appointed (Mr. Wm Rowe) that he would not work under any such d__d government - that it was nothing but a d__d military despotism at best. This man's general character is anything but…

GLC02233.35

9 July 1863

Collie, L., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: [List of items received belonging to Fort Shannon]

List of ordnance arrived, including various types of cannon, and shells, powder, fuses, and other items.

GLC02233.36

27 Feburay 1864 - 4 March 1864

Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907

Header Record

Title: Court martial proceedings in seven cases [Decimalized .01-.07]

Court martial proceedings in seven cases in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry. Most likely all written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina.

GLC02233.37

13 April 1864

Stone, Elijah James, 1819-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis H. Pierpont

Reverend Stone appeals to Governor Pierpont for aid in obtaining the position of Chaplain of Wheeling prison and hospital. Believes he is best suited for the job, since he has been praying with the prisoners for many years, while others who seek the job are only doing so because it is now an official paying job. Autograph note signed by Pierpont on verso, endorsing Stone for Chaplain, citing the same reasons Stone himself gives. "I believe every word of this….I have no faith in the efficacy of those who only pray for money…" Excerpt: "…he (I believe) made the prisoners believe I was one of…

GLC02233.38

16 May 1864

Williams, K.A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Rather than have his two captured enslaved people return home, Williams wants them to work for the Confederacy. He would prefer they be shot rather than fall into Yankee hands again. Suggests one would make a good servant for Wortham. Written at the Roanoke Post Office, Martin Country, North Carolina. Excerpt: "I understand that I have two Negro boys in Plymouth among the captured Negroes by the names of Peter & Frank. I do not want them to come home & wish you to take charge of them & work them for the Confederate Government till this war is over & should there be any…

GLC02233.39

19 May 1864

Gatlin, Richard Caswell, 1809-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Gatlin received Wortham's recommendations for promotions for Best and Penny but cannot issue any other commissions until the commission for Captain Ryals is issued. Richard C. Gatlin, after retiring early in the war as a Confederate Brigadier General, served as the adjutant general and inspector general for North Carolina.

GLC02233.40

25 April 1864

Van Hook, John C., 1831-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

States: "I was ordered by Gen Whiting last night to be in readiness to move at a moments warning & to have the Battery in readiness also. & farther to report all vessels in the [offing?]. I suppose he anticipates an attack from the Beach...we are looking out for lively times here soon." Also asks Wortham to send a box of cartridges. Written from Headquarters at Virginia Creek, earthworks that were part of coastal defenses of Wilmington. John C. Van Hook was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry.

GLC02233.42

1 June 1864

Edmundson, Jesse Wright, 1845-1917

Document signed

Title: [Pass for J.A. Lloyd to pass through the picket lines for one month]

Permitting J. A. Lloyd, a local resident of Plymouth, to pass through the picket lines for one month. Printed on back of map fragment.

GLC02233.43

4 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Informs Lucy that she has full possession of his heart. Expresses relief that her case of smallpox has improved. Discusses Mr. Bowdoin, possibly a man hired to help Lucy upon the departure of a previous servant or assistant, Mr. Bolling. Discusses the British burning of Danbury, Connecticut, which took place in April 1777. Notes that the loss of stores in Danbury "was very amply made up in the store ship lately taken and carried into Dartmouth." Discusses the possible intentions of British General William Howe, and whether he is bound for Philadelphia or the Hudson River.

GLC02437.00586

5 May 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nicholas Eveleigh

Reports that ships loaded with arms have arrived from France. Notes that Lord Cornwallis nearly captured General Benjamin Lincoln, but Lincoln's party escaped. Mentions the capture of Captain Flahaven on 20 April (Knox writes "Flahaen"). Comments on the British attack at Peekskill, New York. Notes that a counterattack by American General Alexander McDougall forced the evacuation of the British. Describes the destruction of stores by the British in Danbury, Connecticut (April 1777) in great detail. Notes that the recent battle is "a pleasing proof that the Yeomanry of America have not…

GLC02437.00587

29 August 1797

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Acknowledges the receipt of 1,463 24-pound cannon balls from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, shipped via the sloop "Platform" under Captain Ingraham, for the use of the "United States frigate at this port" (the USS Constitution). Part of address leaf missing.

GLC03432.030

11 June 1798

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John Bryant

Asks Captain Bryant to ready 20 tons of cannon and one ton of musket powder for transport. The ordnance was needed "for the use of the Frigate Constitution." Also asks Bryant to inform him what cannon or grape shot he has at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts.

GLC03432.031

5 August 1797

Ingraham, John, fl. 1797

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt for cannon balls from Captain John Bryant]

Records the receipt of ordnance from the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts "for the frigate building in Boston for the United States" (the USS Constitution), which Captain Ingraham promised to deliver to Henry Jackson.

GLC03432.032

January 21, 1865

Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906

Letter signed

Title: to Daniel H. Hill

Reports from his scouts on the enemy's movements during Sherman's Carolina Campaign. Reports enemy's movement should be difficult because the "country was overflowed from the river, & the swamps so full as to be of very difficult passage." Less than two weeks later the Confederates at Lawtonville would be defeated in the Battle of Rivers' Bridge.

GLC08972

4 May 1792

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (David's son) and offers the same courtesy to James's oldest son. Explains that their brother George will be leaving week because he obtained a position on a naval vessel. On the difficulty of obtaining such a post, he comments: "the influence which is necessary to be kept up in the House of Commons swallows up every thing & without a claim to that return, it is almost impossible to procure any appointment." Comments on the down side of the post.

GLC02549.53

11 May 1793

Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (Isabella's son) and discusses the arrangement, which was for William's education. Indicates that William had recently travelled home for vacation. Discusses their brother (her brother-in-law) George's appointment to a naval position on a ship. A note on p. 4 asks that this letter be forwarded to Agnes.

GLC02549.54

October 14, 1778

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

He writes to transmit "Political News" about the American Revolution he received from George Germain. Relays an account that the Americans under Nathanael Greene and the Marquis de Lafayette landed 18,000 troops in Rhode Island. Describes a near naval engagement with Lord Howe that was prevented by a hurricane, which damaged the ships. General George Clinton then reinforced Rhode Island with 4,000 men. Comments on the movements of Howe and status of other naval vessels. Judges that "upon the whole the news are rather good & to our advantage. & if ever Justice held the ballance in…

GLC02549.60

1 June 1862

Ewing, Philemon, 1820-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman

Addressed to "My dear Cump," Sherman's nickname. Informs that he, Ellen (Sherman's wife), and Thomas Ewing (Philomen's father and Sherman's adoptive father), have discussed some problems vexing Sherman. He writes, "As to Mason there can be no doubt- It is universally known to the public that he played the Coward & his letter is a desperate effort to save himself from total disgrace - He makes no direct charge at you ... " Mentions a letter written to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Comments on Civil War events, "We are all right well pleased to find that Beauregard has been pressed…

GLC03601.03