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Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society

A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."

GLC06143.01

to David P. Harmon

Letter asking Harmon to attend the upcoming American Anti-slavery Society convention in Lynn, Massachusetts.

GLC06143.02

[to David P. Harmon]

Informs Harmon that an Anti-Slavery Society meeting will be held in Harmon's town of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Writes that "the South are beginning [to] feel the effect of agitation and are alarmed for their Patirarchical [sic] institution."...

GLC06143.03

[to David P. Harmon]

Informs Harmon that Mr. and Mrs. Craft (escaped slaves William and Ellen Craft) will be attending his meeting in Haverhill, and sends him "a part of a bill which discribes these two interesting Slaves" (not included here). Mentions that he tried to...

GLC06143.04

to Aaron Hobart

Bramwell, writing as one of Hobart's constituents, urges Hobart to aid in the passage of the Mackerel Fishery Bill, then before Congress.

GLC06313.04.164

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a payment owed in regard to the capturing of a barge, and a mix up in the name of the man owed.

GLC06313.04.165

to Aaron Hobart

Harris, who identifies himself as a marshal, writes to thank Hobart for his assistance and ask for his future aid in regard to the "final passage of the Bill," probably the Mackerel Fishery Bill before Congress.

GLC06313.04.166

to Tobias Gibson

He discusses crops and a dispute between Mr. C.M. Clay and Mr. Brown.

GLC04501.041

[General orders no. 99 concerning the establishment of an artillery school at Fort Monroe, Virginia]

Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General of the United States Army, details the procedure for the establishment of an artillery school. Includes instructions pertaining to organization, duties of the staff, instruction, examination, and other details....

GLC02382.215

[Receipt of payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Hunt pays Charles B. Young $45 for the tuition of his sons, Presley Craig Hunt and John Elliot Hunt, for the second quarter of the scholastic year. Young signs confirming receipt of payment.

GLC02382.223

[Account information]

Lists account information from July and August of an unspecified year. Labelled "Before leaving Washington." Notes amounts paid for such purchases as shoes, gloves, paper, ribbon, stationery, and other items. Also lists "Expenses of E. C. H. from...

GLC02382.233

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]

Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of...

GLC05959.39.20

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]

Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women....

GLC05959.39.57

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Signed "Gib." Discusses the recent funeral of a General (possibly Harvey Brown, for whom Hunt had written a memorial). Writes "These old veterans who have been spent all & heartily for the country do make material for high eulogy, apart from...

GLC02382.212

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses his service in the British military. Mentions meeting General Afton. Relates that he was recently stationed in India. Signed across text on page one. This letter is incomplete.

GLC02382.213

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly by Major General William Earle. Notes that he recently missed a visit from a Mr. [Washmore?]. Will be staying in France for three months on holiday. Notes that despite reporting in London newspapers, many Englishmen are not satisfied with...

GLC02382.214

[General orders no. 29 announcing the death of First Lieutenant Fredrik Rosencrantz]

Praises Rosencrantz, who served as an aide-de-camp to one of the commanders of the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Notes that Rosencrantz's brevets obtained during the Civil War were not confirmed by Senate due to an act of Congress....

GLC02382.216

[Circular no. 1 regarding the death of Fredrik Rosencrantz]

GLC02382.217 consists of four copies of one document, each signed by Richards. The circular contains a letter submitted by Colonel E. von Promgren, of the Royal Swedish Horse Guards, praising Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz possibly formerly served with...

GLC02382.217

to Mary Bethune Craig Hunt

Hunt discusses the events following the so-called Kirk-Holden war of 1870. Mentions "scrape Stephen Douglas has put himself into." Cites possibility of being called to enforce a district court action against North Carolina governor William Woods...

GLC02382.218

to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) and discusses financial matters with his nephew. The top of the page appears to be missing.

GLC02382.219

to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) from the Metropolitan National Bank in New York City for three hundred dollars. Relates his sympathy that Henry J. Hunt, his nephew, did not obtain a military post at Baltimore, Maryland. Notes, "it may be...

GLC02382.220

to D. Thompson and Son

Discusses financial matters such as a life insurance policy and mortgage with D. Thompson and Son, possibly a law firm.

GLC02382.221

[General Henry Jackson Hunt's account information]

Pertains to Hunt's account at a National Bank. Bank's name is illegible.

GLC02382.222

[Receipt for payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Mahon, treasurer of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, certifies that Hunt paid $8 in society dues.

GLC02382.224

[Receipt for payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Mahon, treasurer of the Society of the Army of the Potomac, certifies that Hunt paid $4 in society dues.

GLC02382.225