2 May 1861

Brooks, William Thomas Harbaugh, 1821-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Assistant Adjutant General of New York

Captain Brooks encloses a certificate issued by Surgeon McLaren (certificate not included) and asks for a leave of absence for medical purposes, so that he may be placed "in the hands of the highest medical skill that may be found in the Eastern cities." Written at Fort Hamilton

GLC02463.01

January 16, 1864

Carlin, William Passmore, 1829-1903

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Carlin, Brigadier General of Volunteers, declares: "There is not money sufficient in the world to compensate a soldier for the dangers of one battle. Nothing but patriotism, honor and the force of military discipline will induce men to engage in battle."

GLC02463.02

9 June 1864

Curtis, Samuel Ryan, 1805-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H. H. Heath

Copies a request, sent by telegraph from Lewis Baldwin Parsons, Colonel and Chief Quartermaster. Parsons asks that the "Colypse," possibly a boat, is ordered forward after arriving at Fort Leavenworth to call upon Major Chew at "St. Joe" (possibly St. Joseph, Missouri), and to sail up the Missouri River to secure freight for General Scully's expedition (possibly Lieutenant Colonel James W. Scully). Parsons also mentions the "Kate Kearney." Curtis instructs Heath to give special attention to his duties as Provost Marshal General in districts under Curtis's command, noting: "You will…

GLC02463.03

16 February 1864

Gillmore, Quincy Adams, 1825-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Wager Halleck

General Gillmore writes to Halleck, Commander in Chief of the United States Army. Requests "two or three active and educated Brig. Generals, one of whom should date from before the middle of April 1862." General Cullum previously informed Gillmore that General John Hatch may be assigned under Gillmore. Recommends M. R. Morgan, Commissary of the 10th Army Corps, for appointment to the position of Brigadier General. Reports that he previously assigned General Truman Seymour to command in Florida, and has established a camp of instruction for colored troops near Jacksonville, Florida under…

GLC02463.05

6 June 1863

Gresham, Walter Q., 1832-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

To [Lass Noble?], an adjutant general. Written from camp near Vicksburg. Reports that when Major Wilson and Dr. Thompson recently visited his camp, he recommended Sergeant Major William E. Jenner for 1st Lieutenant of Co. K. Withdraws this recommendation, and instead recommends Sergeant John Garot, (possibly John Garrett) for the same position. Writes, "...although Jenner is more competent for the position than Garot we have concluded to let Garot have it- He is a good soldier and will make a respectable officer..." Notes that William Howard has been recommended for the position of 2nd…

GLC02463.06

29 October 1862

Griffin, Charles, 1825-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Sprague

Brigadier General Griffin writes to Sprague, Governor of Rhode Island. Recommends W. W. Buckley (possibly William W. Buckley), of the Rhode Island Artillery, to Sprague's favorable notice for promotion. Remarks that Buckley has served as 1st Lieutenant of a battery for 14 months, and "has passed through several engagements with great credit to himself & state and has earned his promotion by his gallant conduct on the battlefield."

GLC02463.07

31 July 1862

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Recommendation regarding Company C, 1st New York Artillery]

Also signed by General Fitz John Porter. Requests that the Governor of New York suggest the commission of Lieutenant [Oscar] Von Luttwitz as First Lieutenant, Company C., 1st New York Artillery, commanded by Major [Albert] Arndt. Luttwitz will fill a vacancy formerly occupied by Lieutenant Fred August Schnitzlein, who has been absent on sick leave for more than one month. Notes that Schnitzlein has sent a resignation, and that Luttwitz's appointment "will prevent the discharge or the acceptance of the resignation... " General Porter forwards and recommends Luttwitz's appointment.

GLC02463.08

5 May 1862

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Yates

Brigadier General Logan writes to Yates, Governor of Illinois (1861-1865). Reports that Captain McCook wishes to see Yates regarding the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel of the 31st Regiment. Has no objection "to the appointment of Capt. McCook or any other good man." Notes that the offices of Lieutenant Colonel and Major should be filled at once. Written on paper containing the printed image of General Don Carlos Buell as letterhead (in blue ink).

GLC02463.09

10 February 1864

McCook, Alexander McDowell, 1831-1903

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. S. Perley

General McCook replies to correspondence from Perley, chairman of the Autograph Committee of the Cleveland, Ohio Sanitary Fair. Says "I am sorry to say, that I have not now in my possession, any orders or correspondence pertaining to the War, all having been forwarded to the proper departments. God speed you in your great work to comfort and care for our gallant soldiers in the field. What nobler work could the glorious people of Northern Ohio be engaged in?"

GLC02463.10

16 December 1862

McCook, Daniel, 1834-1864

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [McCook endorsement on recommendation of George F. Irvin, Company O, 52nd Ohio Volunteers, as clerk]

Matthew L. Morrow, Acting Quartermaster of the 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteers, recommends Irvin (possibly John F. Irvin) for the position of clerk to Captain Pratt, Assistant Adjutant General. Indicates that Irvin is "a splendid penman and clerk, and withal, a very fine young man..." General McCook endorses at the bottom of the page, imploring Colonel [Connell?] to find a man who would make a decent ordnance sergeant.

GLC02463.11

14 October 1861

McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Secretary of War Simon Cameron

General McDowell, commanding Division of the Potomac, writes to Cameron, Secretary of War. Recommends Captain James A. Hardie, 5th Artillery, for appointment as assistant inspector general. Writes "He is, beyond question, one of the most competent persons for the place in the Army and in every way worthy of it. He has no equal in many qualifications which he possesses for a staff officer."

GLC02463.13

24 June 1863

McPherson, James Birdseye, 1828-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Dixon Porter

Written "Before Vicksburg," Mississippi. General McPherson requests that Admiral Porter "let the bearer Lorain Ruggles, one of our scouts have (500) Five Hundred Cartridges for 'Henry's Rifle,' Our Ordnance Officer has none that will suit." Written on Headquarters, Seventeenth Army Corps, Department of the Tennessee stationery.

GLC02463.14

8 January 1863

Milroy, Robert Huston, 1816-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward D. Townsend

General Milroy writes to Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits a letter captured at Woodstock, Virginia, by a cavalry battalion under his command (letter not included).

GLC02463.15

9 September 1862

Poe, Orlando Metcalfe, 1832-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to all whom it may concern

Poe writes as Colonel, 2nd Michigan Volunteers. Recommends the promotion of Charles C. Baker, Company "C," 2nd Regiment Michigan Volunteers. Notes that a promotion would be given to Baker in his own regiment if there was a vacancy.

GLC02463.16

1863

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Halleck

Informs Halleck that the army will allow the starving Indians, the Winnebago and Sioux, to leave their lands, rather than die. He has given the order that the Indians will not be obstructed if they attempt to leave their lands. Though he is upset by the situation, says he cannot do anything beyond allowing them to leave, since the military does not have any food to give them. Tells Halleck to take the matter up with the Indian Bureau, which is the proper authority for this issue. Written at the Head Quarters of the Deptartment of the Northwest.

GLC02463.17

8 November 1862

Rawlins, John A., 1831-1869

Letter signed

Title: to Charles Smith Hamilton

Rawlins, Assistant Adjutant General under Ulysses S. Grant, writes to Hamilton, commander of the Left Wing of the Army of Tennessee. Transmits copied dispatch from General James Birdseye McPherson (not included), and instructs Hamilton: "hold one of the remaining Divisions of your Command in readiness to move at a moments notice." Docketed in pencil, apparently at a later date.

GLC02463.18

1785/12/29

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln re: gratitude for getting position as Washington's secretary

"I gladly and willingly accept of the proposal which you made me of going to Virginia . . . . to render myself serviceable, and agreeable to General Washington." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.002

1789/02/14

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: prospects for manufacturing, prosperity in America

"Happily for America the Spirit of perfect Liberty has opperated [sic] to produce the best effects, with us, Industry, Economy & Temperance, are allowd to exceed in every Class of Citizens that of any former period & I am convinced . . . a few years will render America the most desirable Country in the world [. . . .] [I] congratulate you on the arrival of this important period, which promises so amply to compensate America for her Toils & Hazards through a long & distressing War!" Breck was a prominent American merchant. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.003

1789/08/24

Prince, William, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: lack of good fruit to send to President

Unable to fulfill Lear's request to send a fruit basket to George Washington because of poor crop. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.005

1789/10/18

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: President Washington's upcoming visit

Governor John Hancock's desire to house President Washington during his visit. "Should the President take any other lodgings besides at the Govrs house it will hurt the feelings of the Governor . . . ." Sullivan was a prominent Massachusetts lawyer.

GLC02794.007

1789/10/23

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: inviting Washington to stay at Langdon's house

Langdon, Governor of New Hampshire, writes: "I now inclose you a letter to the President. Inviting him to accept of my house while here which you will please deliver--" Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.008

1789/12/24

Livingston, J.H., fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: thanks for charity gift from President Washington

"The attention of the President of the United States to the Charity School under the care of the Dutch Church in this City is very acceptable [. . . .] Please to accept my thanks . . ." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.009

1790/08/24

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: accepting President George Washington's invitation

Written as Mayor of New York City. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.010

September 18, 1790

Pintard, John, fl. 1790-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear

Pintard asks Lear for permission to publish a sketch in "New York" magazine: "I mentioned to you when at the President's that I should take it as a particular favor if you would allow a sketch to be taken of the drawing of the Bastile & the key." (Referring to the model of the Bastile and its key, presented to President Washington by Lafayette, and still at Mount Vernon.) Pintard writes "King Street" in Boston as his address. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.011

1791/01/19

Pintard, John M., ?-1811

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: to Tobias Lear

Invoice for Madeira wine. Same as GLC 2794.013, except this copy lacks the invoice included in GLC 2794.013. Including two letters from John M. Pintard, both dated 19 January 1791. "I have established a House of Business under the Firm of Pintard, Weston & Co. . . . . I feel a particular pleasure in having the honor to supply the President with the Madeira wine he may want." Mentions an invoice (missing). First leaf contains letter (by Pintard?) dated 7 December 1790: "I have established a House of Business under the Firm of Pintard, Weston & Co.," selling and shipping Madeira…

GLC02794.012