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

1865/10/20

Stewart, W.T., fl. 1865

Document signed

Title: [Land deed]

Land deed between W. T. Stewart and John W. Goodwin for a plot of land in the town of La Grange, Fayette County, Tennessee. Witnessed by Clarence A. Chaires and D.W. Cox. With extensive docketing on verso. With six revenue stamps.

GLC04522.16

1864 August

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: Military Telegraph Operators at City Point.

Caption: Photographer. 7 men in two rows, 2 standing and 5 seated, grouped between two pine trees in front of two tents. The man furthest right in the picture sits on an upended suitcase and leans against a fence; the man to his right sits in a rocking chair. The other three men in this row sit on a bench. The men have been identified as: (left to right) Dennis Doren, Superintendent of Construction: A. H. Caldwell, Cipher Clerk at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac; James A. Murray, a wire-tapper of Confederate telegraph lines; J. H. Emerick, who became cipher operator in Richmond…

GLC06738.06

1860/08/13

Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his mother.

Camp Pierce, to his mother.

GLC07059.02

1859/08/20

Photograph

Title: Half length portrait.

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GLC07059.03

1861/07/21

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Report of Light Battery M, Second Artillery,…Battle of Bull Run, July 21st 1861.

Inscribed by John R. Meigs.

GLC07059.08

1861/07/25

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Manuscript document

Title: "Camp near Fort Albany."

Testament. Meigs's assistance at the Battle of Bull Run. Verso contains copy of J.B. Richardson's recommendation to appoint John R. Meigs lieutenant in the regular army.

GLC07059.09

1861/11/28

Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter

Title: to: his father.

GLC07059.10

1862/07/20

Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his father.

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GLC07059.12

1863/06/20

Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: his father.

GLC07059.13