September 1864

Autograph letter

Title: to my dear brother [Miller A. Wright]

Personal letter from sister describing activities of various family members at home, and hoping that all is going well in the field. Among those mentioned is Miller's niece Octavia, author of item #67.

GLC02691.11.070

14 October 1864

Leonard, P.M.L., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear brother [Miller A. Wright]

Invitation to call at the room of Mr. Leonard. Included are directions to reach it

GLC02691.11.071

27 November 1864

Everts, L. H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel R.M. Savoyer

Letter of support and recommendation. Everts speaks very highly of both Miller and his father, Augustus. Miller has received a full pardon from the President. Both have received letters of recommendation from several prominent officials, including General Sherman.

GLC02691.11.073

22 December 1864

Noble, Samuel, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Part of a business proposition. The two men had actually had some correspondence before. This letter specifies the type of permit Miller will need to obtain in order to procure "goods" that Mr. Noble will be supplying. The "goods" will be sent to either Louisville or Cincinnati.

GLC02691.11.074

23 December 1864

Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: [calculations]

Written on an auction house ledger. Several simple calculations fill the reverse.

GLC02691.11.075

27 December 1864

Wright, Moses R., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

The salutation reads "Dear Nephew." Moses is helping Miller go into business. He writes briefly here to ensure that he reaches Miller, as he may not see his nephew for a few days.

GLC02691.11.076

28 March 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Wilson misses Miller a good deal

GLC02691.11.078

31 March 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain P. Haughten

Haughten is directed to offer Miller "all the assistance he may desire within your power" and to aid Miller in "obtaining information."

GLC02691.11.079

5 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

The tax on tobacco has become fifty cents. Wilson went to see Green Adams, but missed him. He will try again the next day.

GLC02691.11.080

8 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Wilson discusses the latest developments on tobacco, as well as other news. He mentions that he wants to see what course General Lee takes before he does anything. It is unclear exactly what he means by this.

GLC02691.11.081

18 April 1865

Wilson, A.N., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Wilson is without a doubt a staunch confederate. He hears of the death of Miller's uncle, which saddens him. He likens the union troops that "brought about the present state of affairs" to "devils." He suggests, by the fall of the Confederacy, that the Israel of the south must lie elsewhere. "What He [God] does is good though we can't comprehend it."

GLC02691.11.082

22 September 1862

Nelson, W., fl. 1862

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 17

GLC06728.131

30 May 1846 - 27 June 1846

Various

Newspaper

Title: 5 issues of the New-York Beacon Newspaper

"T. J. Weeks" (Thomas J. Weeks, father of John F. Weeks) is vertically inscribed on the upper right hand of each issue.

GLC06728.132

15 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given the next morning; it was raining. Orders came in at noon to march at 2:00 PM. Marched "about 3 miles and got very near to the river without the Rebels knowing we were moving." Crossed the river at night and surprised the Confederate guards, capturing them. Laid down a pontoon bridge. Were ordered to march up and down the river, "making a great…

GLC09355.001

27 November 1866

Kirly, John B., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to " J Hale Powers"

Signed "John B. Kirly"

GLC02181.48

10 December 1866

Bennett, J.M., fl. 1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "J M Bennett"

GLC02181.49

23 December 1866

Winchester, C.S., fl. 1866-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Powers"

Signed "C S Winchester"

GLC02181.50

1815-1860

Signature

Title: Rufus Lincoln

GLC05603.02.02

1815-1860

Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869

Signature

Title: W. P. Fessenden

GLC05603.02.03

1815-1860

Bell, John, 1797-1869

Signature

Title: John Bell

GLC05603.02.04

1815-1860

Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861

Signature

Title: S. A. Douglas

GLC05603.02.05

January 28, 1877

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations

GLC06762.030

February 16, 1877

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations

GLC06762.031

1 March 1877

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations

GLC06762.032

23 March 1877

Pope, John, 1822-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Force [Judge Manning Ferguson Force]

with annotations

GLC06762.033