22 September 1847

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Orders for the arrest of Mexican soldiers]

Winfield Scott's endorsement, countersigned by Henry Lee Scott on David McTeager's letter. Refers to General John A. Quitman the matter of arresting Mexican soldiers who, disguised as civilians, have returned to the neighborhood of Jesus Maria to collect arms. The conspiracy was organized by Father MacNamara, an Irish Catholic priest.

GLC02644

30 April 1847

Scott, H.L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886

Document

Title: General orders No. 128

Signed by H. L. Scott. Marching orders toward Mexico City.

GLC02646

28 November 1846

Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Conner

Reports that the Mexican brig Creole had been boarded and burned by men under his command during a blockade of Vera Cruz. The destruction of the Creole has obliterated Vera Cruz's commerce, as she was the city's only ship. Written as lieutenant, commanding the U.S. brig Somers.

GLC02647

1861-1883

McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Dr. Thomas A. McParlin][Decimalized .01-.48]

Includes personal and professional letters and documents to and from Dr. Thomas A. McParlin, medical director of the Army of Virginia and the army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Among the individuals represented in this archive are Secretary of War Simon Cameron, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, generals George Meade, George D. Ruggles, John Pope, Rufus Ingalls, noted reformer Dorothea Dix, and numerous Civil War medical officers. Documents include wartime and post-war items. Of particular interest is a lengthy (40 page) manuscript report, prepared by McParlin for General William A.…

GLC02649

1864/07/12

Potts, J. J., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. J. S. Ford re: spy report on Union forces to Texas Rangers

Potts, in this letter, notes that he is unable to serve in the military.

GLC02652

20 November circa 1861-1862

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Letter signed

Title: to Colonel E. Jay Allen

Possibly to Colonel Edward Jay Allen of the 155th Pennsylvania Infantry. No year indicated. General Fremont writes, "...I am sincerely gratified by the regard of yourself and your command. It will certainly give me pleasure to have you with me and so soon as I am ordered into the field I will do that best I can to have you there too." Notes that he plans to return to St. Louis, Missouri (Fremont was removed from command of the Department of the West in November 1861).

GLC02653

18 December 1874

Fagan, James Fleming, 1828-1893

Document signed

Title: [Authorization for payment of a Posse Comitatus]

Also signed by Andy McDavid and J.H. Lauderback. James Churchill and J.W. Harrul signed as clerks. John Speaker signed as a witness. Fagan, as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, authorizes J.H. Lauderback to hire Andy McDavid to enact several arrests as a member of his Posse Comitatus. McDavid hired to arrest persons in the Indian Nation for murder, assault with intent to kill, open liquor, selling liquor, and larceny. McDavid details his travels through parts of Texas and Arkansas to perform arrests. Successful arrests include Polly Blackcoat and Andrew Jackson,…

GLC02656

25 April 1854

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nahum Capen

Discusses Capen's book, The History of Democracy, and mentions people to whom he has sent it, including members of the press who have responded favorably to it. Comments that although he is doing well in England, he is looking forward to the end of his mission so that he may return home. Written as Minister to Great Britain on stationary printed with "Legation of The United States. London." With later typewritten copy of the letter.

GLC02658

29 September 1828

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Document signed

Title: [Land grant to Thomas Seitz]

Land grant to Thomas Seitz signed by Sam Houston as Governor of Tennessee, and countersigned by Daniel Graham as Secretary. Notes, "State of Tennessee no 451." Red seal on upper left corner.

GLC02659

16 August 1899

Hampton, Wade, 1818-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Wheeler

Writes to Wheeler, a former Confederate general, about an article Wheeler wrote and corrects some mistakes. Explains that he was asked to correct them by former Confederate soldiers under his command who are still loyal to the Confederacy and felt that Wheeler's intimation that they had deserted did not do them justice. Explains why a plan to take Confederate President Jefferson Davis across the Mississippi River failed and supplies extracts of correspondence from April 1865 to help explain his points. Discusses how he heard of the surrender of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston to…

GLC02662

16 July 1761 - 21 July 1775

Thomas, Joshua, fl. 1775-1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Massachusetts regimental orderly book]

Massachusetts regimental book regarding recruiting, movements, provisions, court martials, etc. The first 23.5 pages cover entries and accounts made by an unnamed leader of a regiment from Middleborough, Massachusetts, stationed mostly at Crown Point, New York in July-November 1761. Crown Point had been captured by the British in 1759, and since that time served as a defensive outpost. The entries speak to Jeffrey Amherst's military strategy of maintaining a military presence in the newly won territory and the difficulties-particularly with preventing desertions and maintaining provisions-…

GLC02663

24 February 1871

Morton, Oliver P., 1823-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ulysses S. Grant

Morton, a United States Senator from Indiana, writes to President Grant. Relates that Bryson Lilley, Esq., is an applicant for the position of Commissioner or Secretary to the Board of Commissioners under the new city government. Recommends Lilley, a "thorough Republican," noting that he is well qualified for the position.

GLC02467.18

9 July 1880

Stanton, Frederick P. (Frederick Perry), 1814-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hon. Robert J. Walker

Encloses a report Stanton printed in advance of its presentation to the House of Representatives. Requests Walker's suggestions regarding the report. Possibly to Robert Jarvis Cochran Walker, though he did not serve a term in the House of Representatives until 1881.

GLC02467.25

15 August 1859

Trumbull, Lyman, 1813-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thurlow Weed

Senator Trumbull writes to Weed, a political figure from New York. Relates that he will soon travel to Washington, D.C. to look into publications issued by the Republican committee, "& when these shall need funds to meet liabilities which have been incurred." Reports that E. Dodd (possibly United States Representative Edward Dodd) instructed Trumbull to call on Weed "as funds were receded, to the extent of two thousand dollars." Requests funds, and instructs Weed to write to him at the Astor House in New York City.

GLC02467.27

25 March 1861

Wilmot, David, 1814-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry T. Kerr

Senator Wilmot discusses his recent failed attempts to call on President Lincoln and William H. Seward, Secretary of State. Notes that Seward had been dining with the French Minister when he called. Finally met with Lincoln and Seward in the morning of 25 March. Notes that the Consulship to Marseilles, France has been filled, suggesting that Kerr will be disappointed, since he hoped to apply for the position.

GLC02467.29

23 January 1860

Bragg, Thomas, 1810-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Huntington

Bragg, a United States Senator from North Carolina, encloses a recommendation for and letter from [Lawrence?]. Offers further assistance, if it is needed. Writes from the Senate Chamber.

GLC02469.02

6 September 1860

Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Buchanan

Lane writes, "I respectfully withdraw my recommendation of Mr. Muller for a Pursership in the Navy, and ask the appointment of Mr. Lewis D. Watkins as a personal favor for which I would be extremely grateful."

GLC02469.10

29 December 1847

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James R. Branche

Stephens, a United States Representative from Georgia, responds to a communication from [Branche?], Corresponding Secretary of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Thanks Branche and the society for his election to the society's roll of honorary membership. Offers words of praise concerning the society.

GLC02469.25

1822/04/30

Duvall, Gabriel, 1752-1844

Letter signed

Title: to W. Thompson re: recommendation (c/s Phillip Reed)

GLC02470.11

1814/02/12

Gilman, Nicholas, fl. 1755-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Josiah Bartlett re: personal finances

GLC02470.13

1781/03/17

Pendleton, Nathaniel, 1756-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. William Washington re: wanting lists of casualties

Recipient's first name from pencil note. Written as Aide-de-camp.

GLC02470.29

3 July 1862

Pierpoint, Francis Harrison, 1814-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Egbert L. Viele

Pierpont writes to General Viele (spelled "Velie"), military governor of Norfolk, Virginia. Encloses a letter for Colonel Watson of Portsmouth, Virginia, "who is engaged in raising a Virginia regiment for U.S. Service" (letter not included). Written on Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Department, Wheeling, Virginia stationery.

GLC02467.19

8 September 1877

Ramsey, Alexander, 1815-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rutherford B. Hayes

Ramsey informs President Hayes that General Robert N. McLaren's term as Marshal of the District of Minnesota will soon expire. Recommends McLaren's recommission.

GLC02467.20

2 August 1896

Reed, Thomas Brackett, 1839-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G. Mercer Adam

Reed, a United States Representative from Maine, replies to a letter from [G.?] Mercer Adam (possibly Graeme Mercer Adam, a Canadian writer and publisher). Writes "...in regard to an article on silver for 'Self Culture' you do not state the amt of the honorarium' I think it probable that I could furnish you such an article..." Notes that a limit on the amount of words might make writing the article more difficult.

GLC02467.21

7 June 1895

Root, George F. (George Frederick), 1820-1895

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Letter and lyrics of Root's song "Tramp, tramp, tramp the boys are marching"]

Root, an American songwriter, thanks Mr. Massett for poems, and transmits the lyrics of "Tramp," a song that became popular during the Civil War.

GLC02467.22