circa 1870

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte-de-visite of Charles Sumner]

Portrait photograph of Sumner as a middle-aged man. Signed by Sumner along the base of the image. Photographer is unknown.

GLC02095.41

6 January 1865

Renton, Benjamin, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Notice of transportation furnished for Private Aaron Scott, Company F, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Renton, Assistant Quartermaster, informs the United States Army Paymaster General that he has provided transportation to Baltimore, Maryland for Private Scott. States that Scott is on a leave of absence granted by General Benjamin Franklin Butler. This document is partially printed on Assistant Quartermaster's Office (Railroad Transportation) stationery. Docketed in pencil.

GLC06133.01

7 January 1865

Renton, Benjamin, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Notice of transportation furnished for Private Frank Lloyd, Company K, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Renton, Assistant Quartermaster, informs the United States Army Paymaster General that he has provided transportation to Harpers Ferry, Virginia, for Private Frank Lloyd. States that Lloyd is on a leave of absence granted by General Benjamin Franklin Butler. This document is partially printed on Assistant Quartermaster's Office (Railroad Transportation) stationery. Docketed in pencil.

GLC06133.02

25 January 1865

Renton, Benjamin, fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Notice of transportation furnished for Private Stephen Bailey, Company C, 19th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Renton, Assistant Quartermaster, informs the United States Army Paymaster General that he has provided transportation to Baltimore, Maryland, for Private Bailey. States that Bailey is on a leave of absence granted by General Charles Adam Heckman. This document is partially printed on Assistant Quartermaster's Office (Railroad Transportation) stationery. Docketed in pencil.

GLC06133.03

16 April 1863

Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert

Bogert writes to his parents while on board the United States Steamer Utica on the Potomac River. States that he and his shipmates expect to reach Fort Monroe, Virginia, the following day. Reports that he sent a letter to his parents the previous week, after which he received orders to report to Alexandria, Virginia. Relates that he (with his regiment) might have to travel to the Black River, North Carolina, to "take the place of those troops which have been sent to Reinforce Genl Foster ... " Refers to several pictures of himself which were possibly delivered by [Lieutenant?] Osborne to…

GLC06298.02

1861

Mixter, Calvin Symmes, 1832-?

Diary

Title: [Civil War diary of Calvin S. Mixter]

Signed diary including printed almanac and eclipse calendar in the opening pages. Mixter writes from various locations. Relates the events of 1861, spending most of his time divided between his home in Hanson, Massachusetts, and his workplace in Boston. Reports political affairs, discussing the secession question with colleagues, and holding a Union meeting. Writes to various governmental officials, including Judge John J. Crittenden, but does not discuss the content of the letters. Reports moving to Boston. Records hearing of the attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina, 13 April,…

GLC06583.01

1863

Mixter, Calvin Symmes, 1832-?

Diary

Title: [Civil War diary of Calvin S. Mixter]

Signed diary including printed almanac and eclipse calendar in the opening pages. Mixter, a member of the 22nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, begins his 1863 diary as his corps returns to Stafford County, Virginia, from a reconnaissance to Ellis Ford, Virginia. Writes from various location throughout 1863. Includes various military details, mentioning that General Joseph Hooker superseded General Ambrose Burnside 26 January 1863 as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Frequently mentions writing letters to his wife and children. In March, discusses his application for a commission…

GLC06583.02

1864

Mixter, Calvin Symmes, 1832-?

Diary

Title: [Civil War diary of Calvin Symmes Mixter]

Signed diary including a printed image, an eclipse calendar, a mileage chart, and postage rates in the opening pages. Mixter writes from various locations, including Washington, D.C., during 1864. On 12 January, accepts appointment as 1st Lieutenant Adjutant, 3rd Regiment North Carolina Colored Volunteers. Reports to serve under General Edward Augustus Wild on 21 January. On 14 May reports "Cheering news continues to arrive from the Army of the Potomac. Our losses have been severe, but the rebel are being driven back." Discusses the events of battle preparation and an extended period in…

GLC06583.03

circa 1863

Newspaper

Title: [Civil War era newspaper clippings]

Four newspaper clippings possibly contained within the 1863 diary of Calvin Symmes Mixter (refer to GLC06583.02), a Civil War soldier. No publication information is included. The first clipping contains Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin's poem "Ode to the Deity," translated into English by Dr. John Bowring. Another clipping exalts George Washington. The third clipping consists of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 'The Republic From "The Building Of The Ship."' A fourth clipping discusses possible post-Civil War economical and social changes.

GLC06583.05

1860

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: [Clement L. Vallandigham]

Pictures Vallandigham in an oval vignette. Accompanied copy of the book "Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham," (see GLC00476.01) which was inscribed to the actor Edwin Forrest, who was also pictured in carte-de-visite (see GLC00476.03).

GLC00476.02

1860

E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)

Photograph

Title: [Edwin Forrest]

Pictures Forrest, an early American actor, seated. Accompanied copy of the book "Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham," (see GLC00476.01) which was inscribed to Forrest by the author, who was also pictured in carte-de-visite (see GLC00476.02).

GLC00476.03

16 October 1869

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Autograph note signed

Title: [Quotation of Charles Sumner on equality]

Complete quotation reads: "Equality of rights is the first of rights."

GLC02095.30

27 June 1858

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Free frank

Title: [Envelope with free frank and docket]

Free frank of Sumner on envelope addressed to John Jay, [Nassau St] New York. With docket.

GLC02095.34

16 March 1874

Document

Title: Hymns and music at the funeral services of Charles Sumner.

Held at King's Chapel, Boston, 16 March 1874.

GLC02095.35

16 March 1874

Ephemera

Title: [Remains of violets from Charles Sumner's funeral service]

In folded paper with note: "Violets from the coffin of the Hon. Chas. Sumner, March 13/74 deceased Mar 11. 74. [10]. m. to 3 pm." Violets are no longer intact; only brittle pieces remain.

GLC02095.36

1861-1865

Brooks, Preston Smith, 1819-1857

Engraving

Title: [Print with a clipped signature of Preston S. Brooks]

With clipped signature of Brooks. Both engraving and signature are pasted to backer page. A pencil note, also on backer page, explains that Brooks attacked Charles Sumner after Sumner's famous "Crime Against Kansas" speech in the Senate.

GLC02095.37

circa 1870

Warren's Portraits

Photograph

Title: [Carte-de-visite of Charles Sumner]

3/4 image of Sumner holding a French newspaper.

GLC02095.39

7 August 1864

Knapp, David Scott, fl. 1839-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Knapp and Clarissa Knapp

This document contains two letters written by David Scott Knapp. In his first letter, Knapp, a sailor on a privateer on blockade duty, writes to his father and mother, describing chasing a blockade runner which escaped them. Knapp's second letter is dated August 10, 1864, and is addressed to only his father. In his letter, Knapp primarily discusses family matters and asks his father to write him longer letters. This letter is accompanied by an envelope postmarked August 12.

GLC02669.106

May 1813

Southey, Robert, 1774-1843

Magazine

Title: Analectic Magazine.

Signed by R. Rush. Excerpt of Robert Southey's, History of Brazil. Pages numbered 370-455 so this was probably disbound from a larger volume.

GLC03436.06

12 October 1813

Woodworth, S., & Co., fl. 1813

Newspaper

Title: The war. [Vol. II, no. 17 (October 12, 1813)]

Prints updates on War of 1812.

GLC03436.16

28 February 1862

Wells, Milton, fl. 1862-1864

Document signed

Title: [Statement of payment for Major Wells' service]

Wells attests that he received $384.32 for his service as Major of the 15th Regiment, Virginia Volunteer Infantry. States that he was paid by army paymaster S. T. Safford. Includes a description of two of Wells's servants, John and Tim, who are listed as having a "Cold," or "colored," complexion. Rations were due to Wells in Sir Johns Run, present-day West Virginia.

GLC05336.01

1 November 1864-31 March 1865

Document signed

Title: [Monthly field return of Company B, 11th Regiment United States Colored Troops]

States that the 11th Regiment was commanded by Captain John Hayes, Jr. Indicates that the 11th Regiment was stationed in Arkansas 1 November 1864-31 March 1865. Written on lined paper. Docket on verso.

GLC05336.02

1 April 1865

Document signed

Title: [Statement of clothing camp and garrison equipage pertaining to Company B, 11th Regiment U. S. Colored Troops]

Lists numbers of knapsacks, canteens, mess pans, pins, and other items distributed to the 11th Regiment, United States Colored Troops.

GLC05336.03

27 February 1875

Webster, E.A., 1849-?

Newspaper

Title: The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 29 (February 27, 1875)]

Includes a fictional romance, articles on freedmen and southern culture, a message from a local grange hall, several reports of a scientific nature, and advertisements. Extremely fragile, and torn along several creases. "Richard Gadson" is written in pencil at the top of the first page.

GLC05959.40.01

15 May 1875

Webster, E.A., 1849-?

Newspaper

Title: The free citizen. [Vol. 1, no. 40 (May 15, 1875)]

Reports on the iron industry in the South, gambling as a vice among noble women in Great Britain, the effects of heat on the human body, and Catholicism among freedmen, among other topics. Includes advertisements and market reports. Fragile and slightly torn along several creases.

GLC05959.40.02