17 February 1863

Moore, Peter, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Mettler

Moore, a Union soldier, informs his friend that he has been on the Steamer Sam Young Packet since 11 February, and that it is two miles from Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the Louisiana shore. Relates that he and others sent a decoy boat toward Vicksburg, and that "all the boys think it cost the rebs at least 500 dollars as the most of these shots was one hundred and sixty pounders." Discusses deaths caused by a smallpox epidemic among soldiers, citing that one boat has seven hundred cases. Mentions Philip, a mutual acquaintance still in LaGrange, Tennessee, where Moore has recently been…

GLC06269

17 December 1864- 31 January 1865

Diary

Title: [Diary of an unknown officer, 54th United States Colored Troops]

An unknown soldier writes from various encampments and locations, including Fort Smith, Arkansas. Contains entries discussing various aspects of the Civil War, fellow soldiers, weather, and location. States that on 20 December 1864, Samuel Perkins of Company F died of pleurisy. An entry for 25 December 1864 states, "Christmas sets in rainy. We cannot see a very merry Christmas today. Cannot get over the river today as the rations would be spoiled ... " A 29 December 1864 entry reports on the activities of Generals George Henry Thomas and William Tecumseh Sherman, stating "Heard of the…

GLC06270

1863/07/18

Whiting, William, 1813-1873

Document

Title: Printed General Orders no. 52 re: Indians and half-breeds are not citizens of the U.S.

Circular letter. "Indians and half-breeds are not citizens of the U. S. within the meaning of the enrollment act."

GLC06271

1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: Cartes de visite of the 8th Michigan Cavalry

GLC06272

24 September 1943

Purvis, Melvin Horace, 1903-1960

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rosanne Purvis

Writes a love letter to wife during World War II. Mentions receipt of her letter and his concern that the censor is holding up his correspondence. Encourages his wife not to worry about him and to be strong for the baby coming and the little boy. Expresses how much he loves and misses her and cannot wait to be together with her again. Written on two sheets of USO stationery.

GLC06273

28 February 1863

Curran, William, fl. 1863

Newspaper

Title: The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 133 (February 28, 1863)]

Military orders of encampments and private property. Conscription orders. Fugitive and slave sales ads. Light gray and white floral pattern.

GLC06274

3 January 1786

Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Willing

Opposes the repeal of the charter of the Bank of North America on Constitutional grounds and discusses the power of assembly. Remarks upon the ill conduct of the House in violating the charter and calls the assembly incompetent. States that the assembly is not fit to handle " ...granting charters, compiling debts, fixing funds for the redemption of debts, making money, or any thing else which requires permanency." Intends to publish a pamphlet on these topics. Willing was President of the Bank of North America.

GLC06276

23 February 1781

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Howley

General Gates encloses a letter from Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson (not included). Discusses Lord Cornwallis's advance into Virginia, arguing against those who think the action rash because of the support Cornwallis may have from General William Phillips in North Carolina and Benedict Arnold "in his front." Asserts the possibility of Cornwallis defeating General Nathanael Greene and making a cooperative maneuver with General Henry Clinton before the Continental Army is recruited and equipped. Comments on his desire for additional news and to travel to Philadelphia. Also discusses the…

GLC06278

9 March 1782

McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817

Autograph document signed

Title: [Response of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to a Constitutional question about fines and forfeitures].

In response to Timothy Matlack's inquiry of the twentieth section of the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania, Justice McKean gives the opinion of the justices that the chief executives ability to grant remissions of "fines" also comprehends remission of "forfeitures."

GLC06280

1985/11/25

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Konstantin Simis

Praises Simis' book "The Corrupt Society" (USSR--the corrupt society : the secret world of Soviet capitalism) as an "antidote to some of the gushy sentimentality about our Soviet Friends coming from the media in Geneva." Suggests that it should be required reading for "the so-called Soviet experts in the U.S. Foreign Service." Written on Nixon's personal stationary.

GLC06281

2 November 1781

Anderson, Alex, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Anderson, a British Naval surgeon during the American Revolution, writes to his wife about naval engagements, his travel to the West Indies, her access to money, their correspondence, and his affection for her. Also discusses news of "the capitulation of Cornwallis" at Yorktown. Expresses his desire that "this winter will bring about a Peace. for it is every ones Opinion here, that America is lost to Great Brittain and must obtain its Independence."

GLC06282

23 May 1835

Barragan, Miguel, 1789-1836

Document

Title: Proclamation by Mexican Pres. Barragan making Los Angeles a city (in Spanish)

Broadside proclamation printed in Spanish, raising Los Angelos in Alta California from a "pueblo" (village) to a "ciudad." Proclamation of the President of Mexico.

GLC06283

1836/10

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal entries of a Mexican prisoner of war, captured by the Texas Army

Written before full exchange of prisoners began. Describing events of October 1 - November 28, 1836. Includes information about the defeat of the Mexican Army at San Jacinto, General Houston, Colonel Christy, Mr. Wolfe and Captain Patton.

GLC06284.02

1700 ca.

Kino, Eusebio F., fl. 1700

Autograph manuscript

Title: Relacion diaria de la entrata al Noroeste...

[Title contintued] "de mas de 300 leguas desde 11 Septiembre hasta 18 de Octubre." Recounts exploration of Primeria Alta (California), discovery of Colorado River, and state of missions in the area.

GLC06285

10 July 1776

Pangua, Francisco, fl. 1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: History of California Missions' income, gift and friars (in Spanish).

Including Serra, Palou and Crespi missions. (GLC06286.02 is physically joined to this item)

GLC06286.01

20 August 1776

Pangua, Francisco, fl. 1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: Full list of friars at Colegio, Mexico and 18 friars in California missions (in Spanish).

Accompanying and joined to GLC06286.01

GLC06286.02

1775-1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Header Record

Title: to Antonio Bucareli [Decimalized .01- .08]

Collection of eights letter concerning the California missions. Each letter is noted separately

GLC06287

9 January 1775

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli

Cover letter for diary of trip to San Francisco.

GLC06287.01

20 August 1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli

Ships el Principe and San Carlos in Monterey. Also status of provisions in San Diego and Monterey presidos.

GLC06287.02

27 August 1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)

Diego Ermengildo Sal's appointment as head of San Francisco presido.

GLC06287.03

11 September 1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)

Discusses food shortages and insufficient supplies.

GLC06287.04

16 September 1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)

Discusses distribution of domestic animals among the missions.

GLC06287.05

22 September 1776

Rivera y Moncada, Fernando de, 1725-1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli

Discusses Native American uprising of 9 August 1776. Comments on differences between Christians and "barbarian" Indians.

GLC06287.06

23 September 1776

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)

Insufficient horses and mules and the potential violence of Indians makes reliable mail service difficult.

GLC06287.07

1776/01-02

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Header Record

Title: Inquiry and report re: Indian rebellion at San Diego Presidio, 1775 [in Spanish]

A 20 page report on the Summer 1775 uprising that consists of a continuous series of documents signed by Moncada (pp. 3, 5, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 20) and Ortega (pp. 10, 12 and 14).

GLC06288