February 17, 1870

United States. Congress

Printed document

Title: Joint resolution to regulate the effect of a vote of the thanks of Congress upon promotion in the navy

Congressional resolution regarding promotion of naval officers and the effect "a vote of thanks by Congress" should have on their rank.

GLC02680.32

1862/01/04

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

He is boarding with "widows" whose husbands are in the Confederate army. He also discusses the plight of pickets and guards, and a much awaited pay.

GLC04197.10

1857/07/03 ca.

Autograph letter

Title: To: [unknown] [Rough draft]

Rough draft of letter regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. "After what was called the "abolition of the Missouri Compromise" in 185[ ] a struggle began between the supporters of slavery and the determined advocates of freedom for the possession of the territory of Kansas by population & settlement."

GLC07992.02

1857/08/15

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Letter signed

Title: Reply to: Connecticut electors [New Haven delegation]

President James Buchanan's response to the New Haven Memorial--grievances of Connecticut electors with the LeCompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of him. "These are heavy charges, proceeding from gentlemen of your high character...if [unfounded] they will rebound with withering condemnation upon their authors."

GLC07992.03

1864/06/15

Ellis, Don Juan, 1845-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wortham

Reads in full: "There has seven (7) gunboats & one skooner came in since yesterday eavening making in all twelve (12) gunboats & one skooner in site. Three gunboats & one skooner are lying at the mouth of Roanoak River. Two of the boats are chained together I think." Written at "Wiliams Fishery." Right edge of the document is torn. Don Juan Ellis was a Sergeant in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry.

GLC02233.46

1864/02/12

Manuscript document

Title: Names of vessels and commanders off Mobile Bar

Lists the names of 19 vessels engaged in the blockade of Mobile Bay, their respective captains, and their exact location. Docket notes "several absent."

GLC02680.17

February 16, 1864

Leroy, William E., 1818-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John B. Marchand

Has heard that Jenkins thinks his ship is not in proper position in the blockade, and hopes to rectify this problem. Says he felt he was in the proper position, states he takes "pride in endeavouring to go where I am ordered," and asks if he should move his ship, and where to. Says he can "hear our friends the 'Bummers' [mortar schooners] at work in the Sound." Written on board the U.S.S. Oneida, which LeRoy was commanding, during the blockade of Mobile, Alabama. Admiral LeRoy, "the Chesterfield of the Navy," eventually reached the rank of rear admiral. He commanded the steamer "Keystone…

GLC02680.18

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: Inventory of the goods and effects, of Andrew M. Arthur

"Inventory of the goods and effects, of Andrew M. Arthur..."

GLC04197.05

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of Joseph McCalla . . . ."

Inventory of goods.

GLC04197.06

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: Inventory of the goods and effects of John Raper

"Inventory of the goods and effects, of John Raper . . . ."

GLC04197.07

1861/11/06

Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862

Document signed

Title: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of John G. Wampler . . . ."

8. 1 p. 23x18.5 cm. 11/6/1861 Document signed: "Inventory of the goods and effects, of John G. Wampler . . . ."

GLC04197.08

1861/12

Grove, M.L. fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Wishing a Merry Christmas and offering the gift of a cap. State written from unknown.

GLC04197.09

1857/08 ca.

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Pamphlet

Title: The New Haven: Memorial to the President & his response

"New Haven" pamplet entitled-- "Memorial to the President, protesting against the use of the United-States army to enforce the bogus laws of Kansas; The Answer of President Buchanan; and The Reply of the Memorialists." Regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. Buchanan's defense and justifications for his actions, then the New Haven delegation's reply.

GLC07992.04

[n.d.]

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: Telegram to: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Telegram regarding Ord trying to find time from his duties in Arkansas to go on leave and visit his family. "Headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi " letterhead.

GLC08012.01

1865/07/09

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Letter to Ord discussing his post-war [Reconstruction] duties. "I hardly yet comprehend how much command I will have to exercise in times of Peace. In war I did not interfere in the least with Dept. Commanders save to call for the troops needed for just operations." "Headquarters Military Division of the Mississippi " letterhead.

GLC08012.02

1865/11/22

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Letter to Ord discussing his post-war [Reconstruction] duties, the size and deployment of the post-war army: "Grant is fully aware of the tendencies of Bureaucracy and will on his ownquiet way work at the Solution. I think Congress will lean to him to say how many men he needs to compose the Regular army..." "Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri " letterhead.

GLC08012.03

1867/02/18

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Letter to Ord discussing his post-war [Reconstruction] duties, the size and deployment of the post-war army: "Grant is fully aware of the tendencies of Bureaucracy and will on his own quiet way work at the Solution. I think Congress will leave to him to say how many men he needs to compose the Regular army..." "Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri " letterhead. With note stating, "St. Louis Mo, Private Letters (3) from Genl. Sherman in Feby. and March 1867." This note could pertain to GLC08012.04-.07.

GLC08012.04

1865 June

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Military Telegraph Operators in Richmond.

Negative by T.H.O. Sullivan; positive by Alex Gardner, 511 Seventh Street, Washington. 11 men grouped between pine trees in front of two tents. Seven of the men sit on chairs, while four stand behind them. A small dog occupies a director's stool at the left of the picture. The men have been identified as: (left to right) 1. Dennis Doren, Superintendent of construction. 2. L. D. McCandless. 3. Charles Bart. 4. Thomas Morrison. 5. James B. Norris. 6. James Caldwell. 7. A. Harper Caldwell, chief cipher operator. 8. Maynard A. Huyck. 9. Dennis Palmer. 10. J. H. Emerick. 11. James H. Nichols.

GLC06738.07

1858/05/17

Whittingham, William Rollinson, fl. 1858

Document signed

Title: Catholic confirmation certificate of John R. Meigs.

GLC07059.01

1860/01/21

Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863

Document signed

Title: [Appointment belonging to Meigs]

Appointment of Meigs as a cadet.

GLC07059.04

1861/12/15

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: John R. Meigs.

GLC07059.11

1875/09/20

Gibson, D.E., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doctor Bailey

Asks for advice regarding the use of hot springs as a treatment for an "disease of the womb" from which his patient is suffering.

GLC04522.12

1872/01/10

Fox, Joseph O., fl. 1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Doctor Bailey

Writes that he is unable to repay his debt. Offers to sell Doctor Bailey a part of his lot if he is not able to repay his debt in four to six months. Also offers to sell Dr. Bailey his horse and rockaway at a lower price than they are worth.

GLC04522.13

1875/09/17

Baily, N.Y., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: To sister Bettie

Writes that the Hot Springs delegation left this morning. Discusses family and friends. Mentions a mechanism referred to as the "double acting, self-adjusting refrigerator" which creates a sound similiar to that of a large steamboat.

GLC04522.14

1880/12/29

Bailey, Birdie, fl. 1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: To her father

Discusses Christmas, the marriage of friends and the assassination of Dr. Lind.

GLC04522.15