1861/05/08

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis

Mentions observing ships which "indicate the purpose of an early transportation of troops to some other point than Washington" and keeping President Davis "well advised". Damaged from 2" purple mold along center top, with consequent loss of text on all pages.

GLC07022

1866/02/27

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chandler re: firing black servant, William Barnes

Discusses the firing of his black servant for drunkeness; also mentions recommending him for employment. Chandler was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury

GLC07023

1864/12/25

Ashley, James Mitchell, 1824-1896

Document signed

Title: Urging support of Thirteenth Amendment

Includes ANS by Ashley: "Don't you know of one 'sinner' among the opposition who is on praying ground?"

GLC07033.01

1779/11/25

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Autograph letter

Title: to Edward Thurlow re: directions to give Hillsborough seals of Sec. of State

Discusses importance of mollifying Lord North to continue the war in America.

GLC07003

1784/02/20

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry re: seeking appointment as Secretary of War

Docketed by Gerry.

GLC07004

1863/01/13

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

Document

Title: Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging

Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)

GLC07008.01

1863/01/13

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

Document

Title: Confederate House Resolution no. 21: thanking citizens who opposed Butler

Voting thanks and gratitude of the House to citizens of New Orleans who had refused the oath and defied B.F. Butler.

GLC07008.02

1863/04/27

Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John J. Peck re: earthworks construction delays

Writes that "the filling up of the gap between Union and Mclellan [sic] has been delayed on account of the want of Barrows [sic] to carry earth"

GLC07009

1860/08/17

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown re: design repairs, possibly for ironclad

GLC07010

1866/11/04

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government

Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.

GLC07011

1861/12/20

Mulligan, James A., fl. 1861

Autograph quotation signed

Title: Quoting a sentiment: "If we stand firm...."

A sentiment addressed to A.S. Flandron (?). "If we stand firm, the Republic is saved. Weakness now is wickedness..."

GLC07012

1862/08/15

Thompson, Meriwether J., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Breckinridge re: plans to take New Orleans

Discusses Confederate plans to retake New Orleans using forces under Earl Van Dorn; he writes "The enemy have already heard of my presence...I think I will make a demonstration tomorrow, to keep them uneasy".

GLC07013

1862/12/04

Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his daughter E. E. Zook re: dangers, promotions

He writes "We have got used to the danger...I hope my name is amongst the sixteen colonels old Abe has sent to the Senate to be confirmed as Brigadiers"

GLC07014

1863/06/27

Document

Title: Recruitment flyer by Supervisory Committee on Enlistments for Colored Regts.

Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"

GLC07017

1891/07/31

Wood, Robert, fl. 1891

Broadside

Title: An Appeal to the colored voters of Hart County [with Clabe Garvin]

Issued by 2 black men (Wood and Clabe Garvin) from Bowling Green, Ky., who claimed to be falsely imprisoned because they refused to vote for a klansman. Unevenly inked.

GLC07018

1876/10/16

Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Stephens

"I much rather be at home waiting on your company than be here at this hateful school." Written by Fannie, an ex-slave of Stevens while attending the Normal School at Atlanta University, in Georgia.

GLC07019

1924/12/05

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to John M. Callahan re: the Democratic Party

FDR describes his opinions as a Democrat. He states "We are unequivocally the party of progress and liberal thought". Callahan was a Democratic party leader in Milwaukee.

GLC07024

1880/05/10

Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benson J. Lossing re: monument for Custer and Little Big Horn

Mentions showing Genl. Custer's widow "a sketch I have just made for a monument for Gen. Custer and his men, killed at Little Big Horn".

GLC07025.01

1875/11/11

Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; Saratoga Monument

Writes about descriptions of Colchester Monument for Harper's Bazaar and ideas for Saratoga Monument.

GLC07025.02

1838/09/27

Page, William, fl. 1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John P. Ridner re: financial matters, portrait in progress of J.Q. Adams

GLC07026

1859/12/18

Sully, Thomas, 1738-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alfred Sully re: fashion in art

Sully writes "The taste for modern, and perhaps for ancient paintings is very changeable. The reign of a fashionable artist is short, and he does well who 'makes hay, while the sun shines'."

GLC07027

1793/04/04

Trumbull, John, fl. 1775-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Craigie re: sending pictures of the President and Vice-President

GLC07028

1848/06/12

Vanderlyn, John, 1775-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ingraham Kip re: selling his work

Discussed the inability to sell two "views of Niagra Falls", "It is painful and humiliating to the artist to be obliged to stoop...to procure a sale".

GLC07029

1818/09/23

West, Benjamin, 1738-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to June Porter re: sending three pencils used in creating religious works

(Pencils not included.) Written on Newman Street of London

GLC07030

1864/04/16 ca.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph note signed

Title: re: removing chaplain at Camp Dennison; on verso of M.T. Carey ALS

GLC07031