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to Darwin C. Pavey

Says that the picture of himself in Century Magazine is as good as any he has personally.

GLC03467.04

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother informing him of the parties in the neighborhood. Gives detailed physical descriptions of three young ladies new to the neighborhood. Reports the possibility of a new road going in near their farm. Anticipates a property...

GLC03523.10.172

to Maria Damuth

Writes about the surrender of Vicksburg the day before: "you could see white flags on all of thear works it was the happyest 4th of July I ever saw." Is going on an expedition to Black River. Describes the defeated Rebels scavenging for food. The...

GLC03523.14.32

[Lieutenant Governor apponts several people as inspectors of lumber for the county]

GLC03769.015

to Avery V. Tracey

GLC03769.104

Composition

A composition entitled, "Love, what is it." An amusing essay detailing the effects of love and judging the emotion to be "evil".

GLC04501.043

To his wife

Written in pencil. Continued on March 16. Describes his accommodations: "The house consists of four pieces of tents, two of which are buttoned together, for the sides, with little rope loops, at the corners, to pin them down to the ground. ......

GLC04558.076

To the people of the town of Smithfield

Smith writes "At the recent Town Meeting, you again refused to elect men for Commissioners of Excise, who are willing to license dram-selling. You did right... dram-drinking is morally wrong."

GLC04717.58

to unknown general

re: postponing decision pending further investigation.

GLC04813.04

to Captain Aulich

Acts as a referral for the son of Captain Angus, a youth aboard the U.S.S. Potomac, to which Aulich was captain. Criticizes Great Britain for its predatory practices in the Oregon Territory. In his postscript, Cooper requests information on Old...

GLC05083

to Maxine Harris Jones

One letter from Alfred Jones to Maxine Harris Jones dated March 14, 1863.

GLC03135.13.054

Leave of Absence

One document dated March 14, 1863. A leave of absence form for Lieutenant Joseph Colborn due to illness.

GLC03393.23

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Camp Sumter, Arkansas, March 14, 1864.

GLC03135.10.156

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated March 14, 1865.

GLC03857.48

to [Edward R. Archer]

Discusses the current heat wave in Richmond, expresses desire to have been with Archer at Westminster Abbey, improving health of Aaron and Maimie Jeffery's baby boy, and news of the family and friends, including Mamie Lacy's successful surgery.

GLC01896.134

to his family

Writes of the lull in activity for officers in the camp. He is reading a book titled "Hard Cash." Describes a problem with the Ordinance Officer over vouchers.

GLC03603.261

to Nathan Harding

Written at Camp Berry, possibly Washington, D.C. Written on Magnus "Dying soldier" stationery. A soldier's letter addressed to his parents. Written on color stationery showing a soldier being borne-up by an angel. Year inferred from date written in...

GLC08501

to Daniel Parker

Discusses in detail his financial business related to the Empress of China, the ship he took on his first trip to China. The owners refused to pay him and [Thomas] Randall. Says not only did the owners refuse to pay them upwards of $3000 but that...

GLC02437.04571

[Indentured service contract between Friederich Gottman and Henry Knox]

An indentured service contract between Friederich Gottman and Henry Knox. Gottman agrees to be Knox's servant for a term of five years and six months for his passage from Amsterdam. Upon completion of Gottman's term, Knox has agreed to give Gottman...

GLC02437.06063

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he sent copies of a document to the proper people and sends his condolences to Knox and his family, possibly due to the loss of a child.

GLC02437.06932

[Agreement]

Agreement between Knox and Stephen [March ?] that March will settle on a piece of property of about 119 acres.

GLC02437.07104

to Henry Knox

Discusses a tract of land and related business.

GLC02437.07105

[In search of lime]

List of recipients of lime, as well as those who are delivering the lime and the prices of these transactions.

GLC02437.07377

[Invitation]

An invitation to attend the Charitable Irish Society annual meeting. The invitation is partially printed; dates and signatures are written by hand.

GLC02437.07722

[Note]

Note to exchange £675 sterling with Daniel Parker of London.

GLC02437.08630