19 January 1866

Cadwalader, George, 1806-1879

Document signed

Title: List of quartermaster's stores

Partially printed document including a list of stores received by George Cadwallader from Heber Painter. It appears that Cadwallader mistakenly writes received of "Heber Daniels" instead of "Heber Painter" in the lower portion of the document.

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22 January 1866

Hested, Joseph, fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage

Partially printed document. The list includes such items as flannel shirts, drawers, one haversack, and camp kettles amongst other items.

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23 January 1866

Cadwalader, George, 1806-1879

Document signed

Title: List of quartermaster's stores

Partially printed document of quartermaster's stores received of Heber Painter to George Cadwallader.

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23 January 1866

Cadwalader, George, 1806-1879

Document signed

Title: List of quartermaster's stores

Partially printed document of quartermaster's stores received of Heber Painter to George Cadwallader.

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21 December 1862

Jones, I. Richter, fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: Certificate of light marching orders from Camp Hamilton to Norfolk

Writes that the 58th Pennsylvania, along with other regiments, left camp and garrison equipage in camp upon being ordered to march to Norfolk. Explains that when the equipage was delivered to the regiments at Norfolk, many of the articles were not recovered by their owners. Written at Camp Suffolk.

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10 February 1863

Jones, I. Richter, fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: [to Captain John Buyers]

Letter instructing recipient on how to ambush the enemy. Also asks that some intelligence be gathered. Includes a small hand-drawn map at the bottom of the second page.

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27 February 1863

Jones, I. Richter, fl. 1862

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Captain John Buyers

Orders to go on a reconnoitring expedition of Neus Road.

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26 May 1863

Hoffman, Southard, fl. 1863

Printed document

Title: General orders No. 81

Announces the death of Col. J. Richter Jones of 58th Pa Vols. Includes a short note written by Capt. John Buyers: " this action was the last of my service in the field."

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17 March 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Printed document

Title: General orders No. 1

Announces that Ulysses S. Grant is to take command of the Armies of the United States.

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1861-1865

Jones, I. Richter, fl. 1862

Manuscript document signed

Title: to Captain John Buyers

Order to send the drummers under Buyers' charge for instruction by the Drum Major. Also asks that Corporal Drummer, John Mullen be sent to answer to the charge of disrespectful language and inappropriate conduct towards the Drum Major.

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15 June 1850

Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871

Document signed

Title: Widow's pension certificate

Widow's pension certificate for Isabella St. Clair, wife of Daniel St. Clair, Drum Major in the Revolutionary War. The certificate is sealed with the Department of the Interior seal. the docket indicates that the pension is to be paid in Philadelphia by James R. Snowden, agent for paying pensioners in Pennsylvania.

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25 May 1864

Peyster, John Watts de, 1821-1907

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to W. H. Whitimore

Thanks Whitmore for four volumes and accompanying pamphlets. Writes that the cost of publishing has deterred Mr. Morgan from publishing biographies on [John] Watts (New York politican and member of the Third U.S. Congress) [John George] Leake (New York lawyer and founder of the Leake and Watt's Orphange), and another de Peyster family member. Encloses photographs (not included) of the dePeyster and Watts family vaults at Trinity Church in New York City. Mentions a letter from his son regarding the battle of Williamsburg in 1862. His son was aide de camp to General Philip Kearny, a member…

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21 July 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

He writes that his regiment played an important role in the Battle of Atlanta. They marched to within two miles of Atlanta, 22 July, 1864, Georgia and formed two lines of battle in an open valley on the hill to their front. The pickets kept up a steady fire as word came to them that the Confederates appeared ready to charge them. Writes that both the Union and Confederate forces marched on the double quick to the top of the hill trying to gain an advantage. Despite the steady pressure of the Union skirmishers the Confederate soldiers reached the crest of the hill first and came down the other…

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29 July 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Martha and all at home

Written at the Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. Writes that the 20th Corps. has moved back towards the rear closer to the river. His picket did not leave the front line until four in the morning. The 1st Division was then deployed near the bridge acting in support of the rear. His regiment worked all day felling trees to their front. Write that some Confederates pickets advanced but made no aggressive movement. The 2nd Division crossed the river on 16 and 17 July. The other two brigades of the division moved down river to ford there and skirmished…

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30 July 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

He write that he is now on the right wing not far from the Atlanta, Georgia railroad. Reports that during the night as they were moving they were attacked by Confederates who were severely "whipped for their tenacity that they may stick to Atlanta." He has heard reports that if the main Confederate Army cannot hold Atlanta the Georgia militia will surrender. According to the papers from Illinois Atlanta has been captured by the Union which is not true but they will soon be in possession of it. Last night the rebels attacked and were repulsed suffering heavy casualties. His division was order…

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5 August 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

The items he requested from home were brought to him by the colonel. Some of the items, the cheese and butter, will start to melt soon due to the hot weather. He was sent up to the right-center of the line and his corps. relieved some of the 14th Corps. Working parties continue to improve and expand the Union defenses under the cover of darkness. He notes that the Confederate and Union lines are close now, no more than 750 yards apart. He writes that the skirmishers are close enough to taunt each other although the Confederates do not usually respond. Writes that one of the Corps. attacked…

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29 April 1788

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania Mercury and Universal Advertiser

Letter from "A Free Negro" printed in the Pennsylvania Mercury and Universal Advertiser. "I am one of that unfortunate race of men who are distinguished from the rest of the human species by black skin and woolly hair, disadvantages of very little moment in themselves, but which prove to us a source of the greatest misery, because there are men who will not be persuaded, that it is impossible for a human soul to be lodged within a sable body..." Issue also includes one of John Dickinson's "Letters of Fabius" supporting the Federal Constitution.

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19 January 1845

Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Brinkeroff

"I cannot refrain from explaining the satisfaction with which I have read your speech on the Texas question. It would have delighted me to have been able to hear you deliver it, but the effect will tell upon the public mind as "A wood in season.' There is too much inclination among Northern men to submit to the insolent demands of the South, and one of the chief duties that will devolve upon us, as citizens of free and independent states, will be to curb the spirit of domination that has too long been suffered to prevail..." To Congressman Jacob Brinkeroff, Texas annexation opponent.

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circa 1864

Sketch

Title: Escape of 'contrabands' from Col. Avery's estate near Petersburg Virginia

Pencil sketch signed "S.H.S." The siege of Petersburg lasted from 15 June 1864 to 25 March 1865.

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24 May 1863

Hill, Ambrose P., 1825-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Lee

"If a judicious appointment of Major General is not made, I fear that all this will be lost... Gen. Pender has fought with the Divisions in every battle, he has been four times wounded and never left the field, he has risen by death and wounds from fifth Brigadier to be its senior, had the best drilled and disciplined Brigade in the Division, and more than all, possesses the unbridled confidence of the Division. At the battle of Chancellorsville he seized the colors, and on horseback led his Brigade up and in to the Federal intrenchments. The effect of such examples of daring gallantry at…

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4 July 1864

Pickett, George Edward, 1825-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to LaSalle Corbett Pickett

To "Sallie." "Does not your husband wish, pray and sigh to be with his Sallie, his only only love...You know...how much I detest outward show, and manifestations of religion...but to offer up you silent prayer with a truthful heart, and an entrusting spirit to our God to make us better, ...that I think is the true way. Thank God my wife I have tried, to follow the example which you have set me. No night do I close my eyes without a prayer to our Father enlisting him to preserve us both through our troubles, and to permit us hereafter to becomes better, no I should say good - for I have done…

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11 April 1865

Pickett, Charles F., fl. 1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: to George Pickett

"Last Return of Pickett's Division as surrendered on April 9, 1865." Grid shows troops, listed by brigade, with officers and enlisted men counted separately. Just 987 men appear on the return. Also signed secretarially for his brother General George Pickett.

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29 May 1864

Johnson, Edward, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily S.B. Brune

"I thank you for the box you and my other friends must not send me any more clothing...as I am taxing your genorosity too much. I am now well supplied with almost everything..." Emily S. B. Brune, "the Angel of Fort Delaware."

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28 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

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28 May 1863

Buyers, John, fl. 1862-1863

Manuscript signed

Title: Invoice of tents

Includes a list of tent equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant [Angello] Jackson of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Jackson as received.

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