1863-1888

Header Record

Title: Letter from General Robert H. Milroy and carte de visite

Letter from General Robert H. Milroy and carte de visite of Milroy.

GLC03215

7 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Reports information on various Confederate squads loose in West Virginia.

GLC03217

4 November 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Myers

Thanks Myers, the Chief Quartermaster of Missouri, for his role in keeping the troops supplied during the Atlanta campaign. Praises him for his well run department, " ... its perfect organization & division of labor and how well supplied our armies always were." Calls any critical detractors, "growlers and unsuccessful Generals." Mentions General Robert Allen, whom he states he almost brought along as Quartermaster on the Atlanta campaign. Written on stationery of the Head Quarters, Military Division of the Mississippi.

GLC03218

26 November 1862

Waterhouse, Richard, 1832-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rose Waterhouse

To his wife, discussing military life. Says there is much sickness, notes his current position, comments that the people of Arkansas are not as loyal to the Confederacy as Texans, and describes the destruction committed by the Federal army along the Mississippi.

GLC03220

1835

Header Record

Title: An address delivered by and carte de visite of Edward Everett [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03223

circa September 1875

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Header Record

Title: Collection of four letters of Francis Spinner concerning his reluctance to accept the Republican nomination for NY State Comptroller [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC03225

17 November 1861

Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis E. Spinner

Discusses being placed in charge of Camp Benton, Missouri after John C. Frémont retired. Informs that he has held one review and inspection, and daily drills and parades. States that there are now 1000 troops at the camp. Comments that he has received a warm welcome from the troops. States that Frémont has been enthusiastically welcomed in St. Louis and seems cheerful. Encloses the autograph of Robert H. McMillan of New York (not present), praises his character, and recommends him for a position at the Treasury. Ask Spinner to write to McMillan. Written from Camp Benton, St. Louis,…

GLC03226

26 March 1911

Parsons, Luke F., 1833-1926

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. E. Boos

Reminiscences about John Brown by a former follower. Gives a physical description of Brown, and discusses Brown's conviction to always fight for what was right. "He said the Lord had created him to be the deliverer of the slaves from bondage, the same as he did Moses." Of Brown's composure says he was "never excited, always cool, calm, and thoughtful, but had the deliberate courage of a lyon." Also relates a story from their days together in Kansas. Written from "Home."

GLC03227

23 April 1861 - 6 May 1861

Carey Brothers

Header Record

Title: Collection of letters of George and Henry Carey to their Uncle Galloway [Decimalized .01-.12]

Letters discuss the conditions in Baltimore at beginning of the Civil War, the likelihood of Maryland seceding, flying of secession flags, run on bank, and the influx of troops. By Henry G. Carey and George Carey.

GLC03228

January 16, 1863

Lewis, Amos, 1785-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Seth Lewis

Lewis writes an eloquent letter to his nephew Seth, in Marshall, Michigan. Comments on the Civil War, his good health, and his ability to make a good living despite "the high prices of all we have to buy and the low rates of what little we have to part with." Discusses family, noting that of three relatives in the army, none have been harmed. His son, Eber, is due to visit, and his daughter, Esther, is a matron in the Springfield, Missouri hospital. Writes again 21 January, noting that Eber arrived. Requests a copy of the newspaper, "The Statesman," if Seth can afford it. Relates that…

GLC03229.01

28 February 1836

Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869

Broadside

Title: Texas expects every man to do his duty... [calling for reinforcements at Alamo]

GLC03230.01

28 February 1836

Travis, William B., fl. 1835

Broadside

Title: to the citizens of Texas: "Victory Or death" [Alamo]

Travis' broadside reprints his appeal for reinforcements at the Alamo. Streeter Texas 48: 132-32A, 145, 148.

GLC03230.02

23 March 1778

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Letter signed

Title: to William Heath

Written by General Burgoyne while an American prisoner after his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 to Major General William Heath as commander of the Convention Army (prisoners of war from the battle of Saratoga) around Boston. Apologizes for sending another dispatch so quickly after his previous one, but asks him to send along the enclosed letters (not included here) without any loss of time. Also asks Heath to send him along a good sailing boat to go to Cape Cod and that he will pay any expenses associated with the trip. Burgoyne left Boston for Britain on 5 April 1778. He…

GLC03231

23 August 1778

Crane, John, 1744-1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sullivan

Expresses surprise at the news that "Count D'Estaing has abandoned us in the present Enterprise." At Sullivan's request gives his opinion on the situation, saying he feels the siege of Newport is not worth continuing without the French fleet, since he expects British reinforcements soon. Instead suggests an immediate attack, for which he details his strategy. Opposes a retreat but in case "the General Council be of a different opinion" he lays out a plan for retreat as well. General Sullivan posed this question to a number of officers. In GLC04845 he writes William Whipple and asks his…

GLC03232

10 April 1865

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph E. Johnston

Writes in a telegram, "A scout reports that Genl. Lee surrendered the remnant of his Army near to Appomatox [sic] C.H. yesterday. No official intelligence of the event, but there is little room for doubt, as to the result." Davis orders General Henry H. Walker to join Johnston at Greensboro, North Carolina, asks for news and notes that they will need "to confer as to future action." Labeled "Cypher."

GLC03233

August 29, 1778

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Reports that his son left the recipient's horse at Daggets instead of at Sanfords in Bristol, where William Ellery had promised to deliver it in his last letter as his part in the "Newport Expedition." Comments on General John Sullivan and the withdrawal of Charles, Count d'Estaing, from the siege of Newport. Tells him he has heard from Philadelphia that the French Ambassador has met with an audience of Congress. Asks for any news he can be given and indicates that he has heard New York is to be evacuated by the British. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William…

GLC03236

22 June 1766

Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Johnson

General Gage about securing evidence against a spy at Johnson Hall and George Croghan's report from Fort Pitt about murders of Indians and white encroachment on their land. In regard to the latter, he contends that the white settlers at Redstone Creek, Pennsylvania, must be driven away. Indicates that they had originally been driven-off by the garrison at Fort Pitt, but later became too numerous. He adds, "If a skirmish happens and Blood is shed, you know what a Clamor there will be against the Military acting without civil Magistrates."

GLC03238

13 November 1777

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Warren

Written by Gerry as delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress to Warren as a member of the Continental Navy Board. References Warren's letter of 23 October 1777, in which he found news of General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga earlier that month. In that letter Warren expressed misgivings about the terms of surrender that General Horatio Gates gave to Burgoyne, known as the Articles of Convention. Gerry says he had the same misgivings, but says Gates was justified in giving generous terms because Sir Henry Clinton was making moves to reinforce Burgoyne. Says that they…

GLC03239

16 June 1812

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Cutts

Near the beginning of the outbreak of the War of 1812, Gerry describes and criticizes Federalist politics as an attempt "to place in the executive departments of the Nation & States, men devoted to the interest & Government of Great Britain." Written the day after he was notified of his nomination for Vice President. Cutts was a New Hampshire senator.

GLC03240

13 May 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Tecumseh Sherman

General Grant transmits orders to General Sherman, Commander of the 15th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, during March-July 1863 operations against Vicksburg. Instructs Sherman to "Move directly towards Jackson starting at early dawn in the morning." Referring to General James Birdseye McPherson, Commander of the 17th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes "McPherson will start at early dawn from Clinton which place he reached at 3 p.m. to-day without difficulty." Referring to General John Alexander McClernand, Commander of the 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes "Two of McClernands…

GLC03241

January 3, 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Document signed

Title: Commission of Thomas W. Forster, Capt. in Artillery Regt. commanded by Knox

Printed sheet countersigned by Charles Thomson.

GLC03242

January 13, 1817

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Carswell

Asks Carswell to extend a line of credit to John H. Eaton on Jackson's behalf. Eaton was travelling to Philadelphia in order to publish his Life of Jackson.

GLC03243.01

19 June 1856

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Sipes re: regrets that Sipes has written his biography

Buchanan also politely declines to read Sipes' manuscript. He claims that the materials for a biography would have to come from himself in order to be accurate. Also, "an eminent literary friend offered to write my Biography & I gratefully accepted the offer, in case I should deem this necessary."

GLC03243.02

12 April 1862

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Ewell

Discusses plans for his upcoming Valley Campaign, specifically escape plans. Also discusses the potential size of opposing forces and information from a deserted.

GLC03246

17 August 1811

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush re: thanks for lectures on medicine, mathematics; health, etc.

Signed twice on address leaf with Free frank written in another hand. Ford, Jefferson's Works, 11:211-13 and Butterfield, Rush Letters, 2:1073-76, 1098-1100. Written in Poplar Forest.

GLC03248