1884

Ray, George W. (George Washington), 1844-1925

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of Hon. George W. Ray, of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 1884.

Representative Ray discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In conclusion, writes "In the name of justice, for the honor of our country, and in behalf of the thousands of soldiers who appeal to us for justice to their old comrade in arms, and whose confidence in his integrity, loyalty, and devotion has never been shaken, I ask for that most righteous verdict in this case which will have been rendered when this bill becomes a law."

GLC08445.04.03

September 17, 1878

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the Board." Generals Irvin McDowell and John Pope, participants in the Battle of Second Manassas, upheld accusations of Porter's insubordination the battle. Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery. Adams was a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams.

GLC00214.02.01

February 27, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses a delay in the meeting of the board. Mentions the arguments of John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels during hearings. Writes "I know nothing of the Board. My relations with it have been entirely of a formal character & I know nothing of their views. I know what they ought to be." Refers to Pope and McDowell, among others. Notes that he has attempted to keep politics and his case separate, so as to allow the case to stand on its own merit. Remarks that Major Gardner, the lawyer opposing Porter, "made an ass of himself from the time he and Smith met" (Thomas…

GLC00214.02.02

April 19, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses whether President Rutherford B. Hayes will support his case, which had been before a military board, concerning his conduct during the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses his desire to keep the case separate from politics, and remarks that Republicans are defensive about the case. Praises the political practices of James Garfield (Representative 1863-1880). Notes that Mr. Chandler should have taken Garfield's course (Senator Zachariah Chandler). Requests that the recipient send John C. Bullitt and Joseph Hodges Choate, his counsels, a copy of the Express. Written on Central…

GLC00214.02.04

May 7, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Discusses President Rutherford B. Hayes actions concerning his case. Remarks "I had not heard of any efforts to prevent the President acting on my matter... nor do I believe that any such efforts would have any influence even if made." Wonders whether Senators Zachariah Chandler and Roscoe Conkling will oppose congressional action regarding his case. Relates that the board's report is in print and "will go forward this week." Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery.

GLC00214.02.05

May 16, 1879

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Sends money for a subscription to Adams's paper "The Engineering News". Mentions Major Gardner has been asked to officially submit the report on his case. Writes, "You asked Pope to deliver the address to Cadets -- [Jon] & Sherman?" Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery.

GLC00214.02.06

July 5, 1881

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Mentions the Slater letters, noting that Slater is an excellent Republican who served in the 13th New York Volunteers, and was badly wounded in the Battle of Second Manassas. Discusses "a terrible blow to the country" at length, referring to the 2 July 1881 shooting of President James Garfield. Remarks that in his youth, the highest political offense that took place was the pulling of Jackson's nose (President Andrew Jackson), but "now it has got to murder- in two cases" (referring to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and Garfield). Relates events which took place after Lincoln's murder…

GLC00214.02.08

July 7, 1881

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Declares, "When you publish anything I write you must be careful- I write without thought of the matter going beyond yourself... you bring Teller on me now- Well it's done- There is not use crying over spilt milk-" Porter had recently mentioned Senator Henry Moore Teller in a letter to Captain Adams. Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery.

GLC00214.02.09

July 11, 1881

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Mentions a past event involving Senator Henry Moore Teller in which Porter had been banned from residing in the Colorado Territory by an individual who hoped to please Secretary of War Stanton and [John] Pope; both men were enemies of Porter. At the time, Teller was indifferent. Mentions the health of President James A. Garfield, who was shot on 2 July. Ends with "This is private."

GLC00214.02.10

February 14, 1887

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Guy Warden

General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, instructs Warden to wish his father, author Robert Bruce Warden, luck in a literary undertaking. Indicates that R. Warden's project involves Salmon P. Chase, who had served as Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln, and later as Supreme Court Chief Justice. Hopes R. Warden "will be able to give the facts of Judge Chase's course towards McClellan & the prompting of his acts. Every point of the kind is now looked for with great interest in the light of history." R. B. Warden published a book on Chase in 1874. Chase was an…

GLC00214.02.11

December 30, 1878

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Julius Walker Adams

Porter discusses his case. Notes that Adams's friend, Thomas Church Haskell Smith, testified against him. Relates that Major Gardner requested documents from the War Department regarding Generals George McClellan, William Buel Franklin, and Henry Wager Halleck to use against Porter in trial. Remarks that his lawyer, Joseph Hodges Choate, proved Smith a failure on the stand. Attests that Smith is "after revenge and is now trying to prove that McClellan & Franklin & I were in league to defeat [John] Pope, even at the risk of ruining the army & the loss of the capitol." Thinks…

GLC00214.02.14

1859/01/01-1859/12/24

Harpers Weekly

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 3, no. 105 (January 1, 1859) - no. 156 (December 24, 1859)] [bound]

GLC01733.01

1861/01/05-1861/12/21

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861) - no. 260 (December 21, 1861)] [bound]

GLC01733.03

1863/01/03-1863/12/26

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - no. 365 (December 26, 1863)] [bound]

GLC01733.05

1864/01/02-1864/12/31

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 8, no. 366 (January 2, 1864) - no. 418 (December 31, 1864)] [bound]

GLC01733.06

1865/01/07-1865/12/30

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 419 (January 7, 1865) - no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [bound]

GLC01733.07

1866/01/06-1866/12/29

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 10, no. 471 (January 6, 1866) - no. 522 (December 29, 1866)] [bound]

GLC01733.08

1867/01/05-1867/12/28

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 11, no. 523 (January 5, 1867) - no. 574 (December 28, 1867)] [bound]

GLC01733.09

1868/01/04-1868/12/26

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 12, no. 575 (January 4, 1868) - no. 626 (December 26, 1868)] [bound]

GLC01733.10

1869/01/02-1869/12/25

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 13, no. 627 (January 2, 1869) - no. 678 (December 25, 1869)] [bound]

GLC01733.11

1870/01/01-1870/12/28

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 14, no. 679 (January 1, 1870) - no. 731 (December 28, 1870)] [bound]

Includes a fold out war map of France in issue no. 729, dated December 30, 1870.

GLC01733.12

1871/01/07-1871/12/30

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 15, no. 732 (January 7, 1871) - no. 783 (December 30, 1871)] [bound]

GLC01733.13

1872/01/06-1872/12/28

Newspaper

Title: Harper's weekly. [Vol. 16, no. 784 (January 6, 1872) - no. 835 ( December 28, 1872] [bound]

Leaves between pages 598-599, and 676-677

GLC01733.14

1861

Map

Title: Map of the seat of war to accompany the American conflict

Removed from Harper's Weekly, Vol. 8, 1864 (GLC01733.06).

GLC01733.16

February 27, 1864

Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Court Martial proceedings in the case of Mathew Baker for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Baker's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.01