10 April 1862

Angiers, Frank, fl. 1862

Autograph letter

Title: to Mrs. Frank Angiers

Union private, Co. B., 52nd Illinois Volunteers, describes the Battle of Shiloh: "Our loss is very heavy but the enemy's exceeds our 3 to 1."

GLC08274

09 October 1863

Barnum, Theodore H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lori

Barnum, of the Sutler Department, 8th Conn. Volunteers, Army of the James, Portsmouth, Virginia, writes about the local slave population and African-American troops: "There are two are three Negro Regts close by here. The white soldiers don't like them much...".

GLC08275

circa 1864-1865

Work, Henry Clay, fl. 1864-1865

Broadside

Title: Marching Through Georgia.

Famous anthem celebrating Sherman's 1864 march from Atlanta to Savannah. Publisher unknown.

GLC08276

21 April 1864

Loomis, Richard B., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Private Loomis, Co. H, 21st Massachusetts Volunteers, describes his activities ranging after returning from a furlough in Boston to Grant's advance on Richmond. Includes references to African-American troops and shooting of deserters.

GLC08278

July 05, 1828

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 3 items regarding Indian Affairs] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC08279

1783-1815

Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728

Document signed

Title: [Check written out to Robert Fulton].

$500 check from Robert Livingston to Robert Fulton, possibly for steamboat work. Countersigned by Robert Fulton.

GLC08280

1585-1763

Bradstreet, Simon, ?-1697

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture of Adam Martin].

Indenture placing Adam Martin as an appertance to James Wood for 19 years. Countersigned by Samuel Sewall.

GLC08281

1861-1865

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Hoyt

Discusses replacing commissioner of Indian affairs due to public pressure.

GLC08282

19 October 1903

Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Widenthall

Harding writes a humorous letter: "My musical taste is libeled, for I love Hiawata...I have kept that Hebrew story in cold storage to date, but hence forth I shall flaunt it and defy you...."

GLC08283

February 1, 1918

McAdoo, William G., 1863-1941

Document signed

Title: [Life insurance policy for World War I Army nurse Ella Jane Osborn]

One document made out to Ella Jane Osborn dated February 1, 1918. Signed by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. Countersigned by Director of the War Bureau of Risk Insurance William C. De Lanoy and Registrar M. R. Jordan. Certificate no. 598140. Insurance grants $10,000 in case of accidental death, or total permanent disability in monthly installments of $57.50.

GLC06570.02

9 February 1889

Andrews, George L., 1828-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. K. Green

After reading the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01), Andrews confirms that it is the sort of letter he would have suspected from Lee. Also reports that G.W.C. Lee was the only son of Lee's enrolled at West Point in 1851. Andrews erroneously believes that the Lee referred to in "that slanderous report against the room of those fine Cadets Lee, Wood, & Turnbull" was Stephen G. Lee, son of Thomas Lee of South Carolina. Andrews was possibly the George L. Andrews who taught French at West Point from 1871 to 1892.…

GLC07081.02

18 September 1889

Andrews, George L., 1828-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H.K. Green

Provides additional information on the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01). Andrews reports that neither Colonel John M. Wilson, the Superintendent of West Point, who was on General George McClellan's staff, nor McClellan himself know about the disciplinary proceedings against William Lee for having alcohol in his quarters. Suggests that answers may be obtainable from a Mr. Nickolls or the records of the War Department. Andrews was possibly the George L. Andrews who taught French at West Point from 1871 to 1892. Green…

GLC07081.03

6 April 1891

Andrews, George L., 1828-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Coster

Reports continued research and suggests other to contact regarding the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01). Andrews was possibly the George L. Andrews who taught French at West Point from 1871 to 1892. Coster is possibly the Lincoln collector of that name.

GLC07081.04

03 September 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily McLeod

Describes trying to remember the faces of family members since he has not been home for so long. Reports that the regiment is idle at present, and that the army of Northern Virginia is gaining its strength back because the absentee and sick are returning. They are prepared for another campaign but the Federals have withdrawn toward Washington at the present. Remarks that they are encouraged that Charleston is still holding. Discusses traitors negatively, what life will be like for the wealthy after the war, and clothing and fashion. Gives love to everyone at home. McLeod is the daughter…

GLC08165.58

07 November 1863

Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard W. Hutson

Apologizes for not writing. They had an unexpected move. General Lee put together a party to scour the Blue Ridge Mountains for military deserters. Reports that Lee chose A. P. Hill's 1st South Carolina and Richard S. Ewell's 12th of Georgia regiments for the mission and that it was kept secret from the men until the last minute. They have already captured 30 deserters or conscripts and he is enjoying the time away from the main army. Remarks that the mountains are full of good food provisions. States that they have captured some men with horses, which are in great demand. Comments on…

GLC08165.63

January 17, 1865

Johnson, James F., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Co-signed by Hugh W. Sheffey, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Asserts the General Assembly of Virginia's decision to continue supporting Davis in the war. States that if necessary, all the resources of the Commonwealth will be used to achieve independence. Docketing on the reverse states the General Assembly of Virginia recommends the appointment of Robert E. Lee as commander in chief of the army of the Confederate States. James F. Johnson signed as the President Pro (Tem?) of the Senate.

GLC00041.01

January 24, 1865

Gordon, William, Jr., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Robert E. Lee Resolution adopted January 24, 1865]

Resolution of the General Assembly regarding the publication of the appointment of General Robert E. Lee to the command of the armies of the Confederate states.

GLC00041.02

February 6, 1865

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Document

Title: General Orders No. 3

Printed copy of orders appointing Robert E. Lee as General in Chief of the Armies of the Confederate States.

GLC00041.03

1863

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Pamphlet

Title: The Conscription Act: a Series of Articles Communicated to the Journal of Commerce

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 7 in a series. Printed by William C. Bryant & Co. A.F. Warburton reported the text of Butler's speech. Major-General Butler refers to the Confederate States as "alien enemies" who are "carrying on war against us." Suggests the only way to end the war is to re-revolutionize the seceded states and have them ask to come back to the Union. Concludes by stating that citizens should stand by their government regardless of the mistakes that government has made. Speech was given at an honorary reception for Butler, hosted by…

GLC01265.01

June 14, 1858

Foster, fl. 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his cousin

Foster describes Class Day at Brown University and an upcoming event called Whately Burial, in which juniors carry a coffin through the streets containing one of their textbooks, Whately's Logic. Comments on last year's Whately Burial and getting caught in the rain. Mentions hot air ballooning in Providence, in which a the balloon reached heights of 1000 feet and a rabbit was dropped down in a parachute. Describes the parachuting process.

GLC01450.712.02

9 May 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders No. 5].

Notifies non-commissioned officers and privates that they may reenlist, and informs paymasters to pay them at the full bounty enacted by Congress on 3 March 1795. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.01

13 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Orders the selection of a group of officers and ax men to build two block houses. William Thash will continue building the other two with his men. Construction will commence the following day. Whiskey is offered as an incentive to work. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.02

26 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Order to provide soldiers with summer clothing who are entitled to it, so "that the whole of the troops will appear in the most soldierly condition on the 4th of July." Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.03

29 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Order one drum and fife added to each of the Captains' Guards. A general court martial will convene the following morning to try as many "prisoners as may be brought before" the seven member court. A Captain Lyman is indicated as President. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.04

24 June 1795

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [General Orders].

Designates composition of the daily picket guards. Order's that the Artillery's bastions and block houses must be "defended by the officers and matrosses of that Corps." The "dismounted Dragoons" must also defend the bastion where they are housed. The Quarter Guard of the 4th Sub Legion is to be enlarged, and the additional members are to defend their guard house. Dictates length of guard duty. Wayne was the general in command of the United States Army in Greeneville, Ohio.

GLC04864.05