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to Aaron Hobart

Discusses military education at length, commenting on costs and subjects for particular military posts, and the wisdom of joining military and civil education.

GLC06313.04.169

to Aaron Hobart

Date of March 13 written on the address leaf, possibly as a postmark of the date sent.

GLC06313.04.292

to William Smallwood

Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...

GLC06508.04

to his wife

Says he is confident that in times like these she will not let a week go by without writing to him. He regrets not sending for her by writing, "Procrastination ruins more plans than anything else." He mentions wanting to see her "very much." He...

GLC06582.12

to Bruce Elmore

They have enjoyed a visit with with the Gardners. Hettie is coming to visit tomorrow

GLC06588.004

to Libbie Elmore

He scolds her for not getting her shoes made out of calf skin instead of kipp. He is anxious to know how the town meeting went He has been having pancakes every morning.

GLC06588.090

to Libbie Elmore

They may go somewhere nearer the coast but they are not sure yet. Everyone is doing well and no one has been killed or wounded lately.

GLC06588.191

to Richard H. Jackson

The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.

GLC07705.206

to Aunt Ann E. Lowry

sorry to hear that John has died. Al Horton's Batalion is at Salem. they have come to hunt Bush men belonging to the 48th regiment.

GLC08300.52

[Legal document concerning the confiscation of James Wright's property with an opinion by Lloyd Kenyon]

Explains the laws and process whereby the estate of James Wright, the loyalist governor of Georgia, was confiscated during the American Revolution. With a autograph signed note at the end containing the opinion of the recipient of the document, G.T...

GLC08734.01

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 42, whole no. 562 (March 13, 1851)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on the "The British West Indies in 1850" and "The Evil Congress," among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...

GLC08875.40

to William B. Stone

Discusses debts and financial arrangements. Also comments on slaves being used as collateral: "We regret that you have had so much trouble with Keybird the lien on the Negroes is ample security for our debt." Hopkins Brothers was a commission firm...

GLC08905

[to William Shirley]

Writes that previous letters have been "regularly received and laid before the King" and that the King is sorry to hear that Shirley's military expedition against Fort Niagara failed. Continues to say that a Colonel Webb will replace Shirley as...

GLC09054.03

to the Senate and the House

Inflation and the cost of living. "How far the system of cooperative organization which flourishes in various European countries may be adapted to our highly organized and individualistic social organization may perhaps only be determined by...

GLC09098

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he is recovering from a 96 hour stretch without sleep: "I needed your shoulder badly".

GLC09120.374

[to unknown recipient]

GLC09327.07

to Annie

tired and homesick. has experienced desperate fighting. lists all the different regiments that are out there. writes they are expecting 2,000 more troops. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.

GLC09354.03

to Parents

It is tough to realize that it has already been 18 months since he first joined the army. Back then, "we were quite confident of a speedy success." Thought he would be back by the following spring. "Today everything denotes that we may confidently...

GLC09355.051

to Parents

Should have written them sooner, but has not felt like writing recently. "This month is the worst part of the year for wounds… because the weather is so changeable." Is anxious to go home as soon as possible. Hopes he will get to spend at least a...

GLC09355.117

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter consists of a one page letter, an endorsement and a docket. William P Trindale Jr., wrote to Senator Bruce to inquire about a position as rail agent between Cornith and Meridian. The endorsement on the reverse side is from William Frazer...

GLC09400.020

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

This letter was sent with the application of West, with an explanation and reiteration that if Pierce wants to keep the position the application is not to be presented. This letter also asks if John Hill would like to look, and sign the document...

GLC09400.044.02

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Duncan is writing to Senator Bruce to request a photograph of the Senator as well as a copy of the presidents "Stepping Up and In" speech.

GLC09400.112

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Parker is writing to get Senator Bruce's support in retaining McKenna as the Post Master of Georgetown Colorado. a position McKenna holds, against opposition.

GLC09400.191

Tuskegee Institute Diploma

Diploma from the Tuskegee Institute certifying that Eugene Williams completed his course in elementary flying as an aviation cadet. It is signed by the President, General Manager, commanding officer, and one other man.

GLC09587.142

[to Leonard E. Graeff]

A brief note reading "Once again they shall echo with the cry of the 'lone' wolf looking for his mate. He'll probably need some assistance. Shall you be ready?" Written at Camp Forrest .

GLC09611.043