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to John C. Fremont

Brigadier General Grant discusses enemy troop movement with Fremont, Commander of the Western Department. States that he has not received news of enemy movement in the past few days, but that the Confederates seem to be retreating from Mayfield to...

GLC02706

to Fidelia E. Stanley

Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T...

GLC02710.44.02

Special orders no. 100

Orders from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office to accept the resignation of Col. William E. Jones.

GLC02711.04

to R. C. Jones

Describes the winding up of their encampment with a magnificent ball. Encourages his brother to be a conscientious college student.

GLC02711.13

[Bill of sale]

Receipt for Confederate uniform purchased by William E. Jones in Philadelphia. Includes fabric amounts, buttons, collar, etc., and costs. Verso contains handwritten supplies, such as trumpets, feathers, cord, etc. Printed receipt with details...

GLC02711.26

[Receipt]

Receipt for one four-horse wagon and complete team for William E. Jones when he was organizing troops.

GLC02711.27

to unknown [incomplete]

Welles, United States Secretary of the Navy, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the suffrage and governmental representation of freed enslaved people. States "But Slavery has been abolished ... not by the voluntary act of the States in which...

GLC02713

to Mary Epperly

Writes he has not received any arms. Notes that some volunteers have been waiting seven months for their weapons. Says he will not join the volunteers yet. Includes an embossed seal in the upper left hand corner.

GLC02715.002

to Mary Epperly

Writes to his wife from Camp Windsor. He complains about not receiving any letters from home and about a sore throat. Discusses prayer and religion in camp.

GLC02715.003

to Mary Epperly

Writes that they are five miles from Yorktown, Virginia and seven miles from Williamsburg, Virginia. Says his unit does not see close action like an infantry unit does. States he is unhappy with his regiment's assignment. Notes he would now give...

GLC02715.008

to Mary Epperly

Mentions the battles on 26 June (Battle of Mechanicsville) and 27 June (Battle of Gaine's Mills). Says he managed to miss the battles but mentions the fate of friends and relatives who did fight. The top quarter of the third page is missing causing...

GLC02715.018

to Mary Epperly

Discusses the price of various food items.

GLC02715.021

to "Powers"

Signed "C S Harrington"

GLC02181.63

to William Edwin Baldwin

Hamilton, aide-de-camp to General Baldwin, relates information pertaining to "roads leading from this point, Resaca, to the Etowah river, also to examine the conditions and crossing of different kinds over that stream." Lists distances between...

GLC02395

[Petition in favor of Captain John L. Vance]

Petition signed by the officers of the 4th Virginia Infantry in favor of Captain Vance of the same regiment who was arrested by Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon for intoxication while on duty as Field Officer of the day. Praises Vance as a...

GLC02414.161

Financial document [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01320

"Lease of a house for one year" [fragment]

One page of a longer document outlining the terms of a lease between Robert Livingston and David Jamison.

GLC03107.01321

to Robert Livingston re: tax assessment

Philip discusses what he expects of the new taxes, and mentions that Gert van der Bergh refused Robert Livingston's offer to settle a suit.

GLC03107.01322

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

GLC03107.01327

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01329

Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01330

Account of Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01333

to George Bampfeild re: salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs

Livingston discusses the action being taken to receive the unpaid portion of his salary due to him as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.01335

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf. Also includes a swatch of brown fabric with the letter.

GLC03107.01344

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01346