19 November 1865

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Writes that he is still selling his stock. "[W]ent within ten miles of the Savannah river. I found the country almost a desert, and all the people as poor as rats. Some who formerly had splendid dwellings surrounded by every luxury, are now living in little log cabins formerly occupied by slaves...I know a man in this village who had nearly a thousand bales on hand when Sherman's army entered the place, twelve hours later he had not a single bale. This cotton, if he now had it, would be worth over $150,000." Notes that many people wish to buy his stock but have no money. Writes that…

GLC04663.71

17 November 1865

Walbridge, Louise, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Walbridge

Acknowledges receipt of handbills. Hopes Charles will be home for the holidays. News from family friends. Attends a reception.

GLC04663.72

20 October 1865

Walbridge, Louise, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Walbridge

Family news and weather. A rash of break-ins has made the family uneasy. "I heard a commotion down stairs and Mother opening the front door, a very little thing alarms us in these days of murders and robberies so I ran down stairs as fast as I could. Harry, half dressed, proceeded me revolver stuck into his pocket. Our danger, melted away when we saw Mother, Bille, and Annie reading a telegraph saying that Minnie started[home] tonight..."

GLC04663.73

20 October 1864

Brown, Leon, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louise Walbridge

Writes that General Bidwell has been killed. Reports that Charlie is now in charge of the whole Quartermasters Department. Leon is acting as storage clerk. Talks about the election of 1864. The democrats "had an unpleasant time indeed at their grand turnout. . . ." He adds "I hope that Buffalo will go Republican and now I don't think them in any doubt who will be president in 1865. The 112th Regiment [New York] has not done very badly, there being 250 votes for Lincoln & five (5) for McClellan[;] don't you think it is pretty well[?]" Provides news concerning friends.

GLC04663.74

27 February 1860

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

Three-quarter length, standing view. [O-17].

GLC05136.01

circa 1864

Photograph

Title: [Colonel Alexander Piper]

Vignette bust portrait showing Piper with beard and mustache. Identification note in pencil on verso.

GLC05528.01

circa 1864

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Captain E. M. Camp]

Seated half view portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph. Identifying inscription on verso. Taken by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries.

GLC05528.05

circa 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Williard J. Allen]

Standing three-quarter Napoleonic pose with small beard. Wearing sash and sword. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.

GLC05528.08

10 October 1864

L.B.F., fl. 1864

Autograph note signed

Title: [Report of the death of Samuel Watson Van Nuys]

Testament reporting the death of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Date is from post mark. Written on "Head Quarters 3d Brigade 3d Division 18th Army Corps" letterhead (half sheet).

GLC07687.154

5 October 1864

Hills, T. Morton, fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certificate of corpse]

"Certificate of corpse" that accompanied [Samuel Watson] Van Nuys's body from Virginia to Indiana.

GLC07687.173

1 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Reaffirms his love for his wife. Discusses smallpox and the possibility of Lucy going to Boston to be inoculated. Comments on various daily and domestic activities, like how he typically spends his time, with whom he dines, and what time he goes to bed. Mentions being ill. Discusses the possibility of Lucy returning to him. Mentions that business prevented him from having a meeting with Lord William Howe, whom he believes will soon attack.

GLC02437.00408

5 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Comments on their correspondence habits. Asks William to inform the wife of James Lovell that her husband would be released from the British in a prisoner exchange. Discusses British forces amassing in New York and preparing for an attack. Discusses the gravity of the situation at length. States "I shrink and tremble at the Importance of our present conduct."

GLC02437.00413

circa August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph manuscript

Title: Disposition of Troops at New York

Lists major generals Israel Putnam and John Sullivan and the brigadier generals immediately under them.

GLC02437.00415

15 August 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family man when peace shall again bless this...Country." Discusses their own troops strength and activities. Also comments on the Hessians and the British, and writes passionately about being wronged by and separating from the British. Comments on Lucy's account with a man named Peter. Reassures her that his health has improved. Comments on her new…

GLC02437.00419

1909/10/06

Horsfall, Charles G., fl. 1900-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Owen Horsfall

His investment in the "dredger machine" is not going as planned. The heating plant was denied by "the powers that be in Washington" for financial reasons. He received drawing supplies and will use them to continue his correspondence studies. He is glad that Owen has left Turkey for Germany although the situation for Mormons there "is not a bed of roses on acc- of the Govt." He advises Owen on hygiene. He expresses regret about moving to Nome but says Alaska has taught him self-reliance and confidence. He counsels Owen on choosing a wife according to the "Planet under which they are born…

GLC05245.50

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Daniel Waite Burdick]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto under photograph.

GLC05528.09

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Lucian E. Carter]

Standing full portrait with painted camp scene backdrop, holding hat and sword. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.

GLC05528.10

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Silas Wright Frame]

Vignette bust portrait. Name and rank inscribed on recto of photograph, possibly Frame's signature.

GLC05528.13

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Malcolm G. Cook]

Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Identifying inscription on verso.

GLC05528.15

circa 1864

Hollyland's Metropolitan Photography Gallery, 1864-?

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Philander B. Grant]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard. Identifying inscription on verso.

GLC05528.16

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Wallace R. Hill]

Vignette bust portrait with small beard and mustache. Name and rank inscribed on recto below photograph.

GLC05528.17

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Patrick H. Keenan]

Vignette bust portrait with beard. Name and rank inscribed on recto beneath photograph.

GLC05528.18

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant James A. Taylor]

Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache.

GLC05528.20

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Lieutenant Addison W. Wheelock]

Vignette bust portrait with beard and mustache. Name inscribed on recto beneath photograph. Name and rank inscribed on verso.

GLC05528.21

circa 1864

Addis, R.W., fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [unknown Lieutenant in 10th New York Heavy Artillery Regiment]

Vignette bust portrait with beard.

GLC05528.22