2 February 1865

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Document signed

Title: [Sealed certification of the Thirteenth Amendment]

Seward, Secretary of State, certifies accompanying true copy of Thirteenth Amendment (GLC03264.02). Contains faded seal and fragmented dark blue ribbon. Partially printed on United States Department of State paper.

GLC03264.01

24 September 1780

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dirck Romeyn

Says his he spent all of the previous night on "public letters" which now occupy all his time, and must be brief. Says Luzerne stopped with them on his way to meet Rochambeau, Ternay, and Lafayette. This would be the Frenchmen's first meeting with George Washington, who is not mentioned in the letter. Relates the events of the Battle of Camden, as told to him by Luzerne. Says the Maryland troops fought bravely, and if General Horatio Gates had not fled the Americans might have won. Says General William Smallwood served bravely but eventually had to withdraw. Despite the loss Luzerne…

GLC03265

10 May 1783

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Glen

George Washington's secretary describes to Glen, a deputy quartermaster general in the Revolutionary War, his eyewitness account of Washington's meeting with Sir Guy Carleton at Tappan, New York. Provides details of the meeting, which was intended to arrange the terms of British withdrawal.

GLC03266

24 December 1781

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Morris re: accepting invitation to Christmas dinner with Robert Morris

The date has been inferred. A very kind and generous letter, accepting the invitation to Christmas dinner with Mrs. Washington and his family.

GLC03267

24 December 1776

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple, a Declaration of Independence signer, to Langdon agent for Continental prizes and superintendent of the construction of several ships of war. Langdon had resigned his Congressional seat in June 1776. Wrote last letter to Langdon a day or two before Congress adjourned on 11 December 1776. Says they started meeting in Baltimore on 20 December 1776. Claims the British approach sparked a panic except for the Tories "of which you know there are not a small number." Heard that enemy troops have made it to Burlington, New Jersey. Because…

GLC03269

17 August 1788

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: possibilities of increased trade with France

Discusses tobacco, wool, etc. Washington comments on the good sense of trading with France, the "Maritime Genius of this Country", and his hope that the new national government may strengthen America's ties to France. Published in: Fitzpatrick, Writings of GW, 30: 43-47.

GLC03273

26 February 1833

Rush, Richard, 1780-1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Expresses his regrets that Blair was not elected public printer. Rush had lobbied to help Blair get this office, as he had informed him in a previous letter (see GLC03209.18).

GLC03209.19

20 June 1832

Shannon, James, fl. 1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair re: wants appointment as Indian agent, with B.B. Johnson FF

GLC03209.20

19 December 1831

Simpson, Henry, 1790-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair

Recommending Jacksonian supporter Henry Petriken, who had served in the Pennsylvania state senate, and wishes to be appointed an official visitor to West Point. The Board of Visitors at West Point are responsible for inquiring about the Academy's morale and discipline, curriculum, instructions, physical equipment, fiscal affairs and academic methods. The board consists of presidential appointees and members of Congress. At this time Simon Cameron was among those on the board.

GLC03209.21

31 August 1840

Tappan, Benjamin, 1773-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair re: action of William Henry Harrison in War of 1812

GLC03209.22

23 April 1835

Wright, Silas, 1795-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis P. Blair & John C. Rives

Apologizing for remark meant in jest and for a late payment.

GLC03209.25

1850s-1860s

Header Record

Title: Collateral letters sent to Francis P. Blair [Decimalized .27.01- .27.11]

GLC03209.27

December 4, 1856

Header Record

Title: Collection of two items related to Roger B. Taney [Decimalized]

GLC03210

5 February 1865

Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914

Letter signed

Title: to Edward R. S. Canby

Buckner, a Confederate general, signs as Lieutenant General Commanding the District of Western Louisiana. Writes to Union Major General Canby commanding the Military Division of Western Mississippi, in New Orleans to propose the special exchange of a prisoner now in the Trans Mississippi Department for 1st Lieutenant William D. Chipley, Adjutant in the 9th Kentucky Militia Infantry, now confined at Johnson's Island. Chipley was taken as a POW on 22 July 1864 at Intrenchment Creek, Georgia.

GLC03211

1863-1875

Hincks, Edward, 1792-1866

Header Record

Title: Correspondence to George Nichols about finances [Decimalized .01-.15]

Hincks spells his name as Hinks until GLC03212.12 when he begins to sign it Hincks. It also appears on the stationery printed as Hincks on GLC03212.12 and .14. Includes five other envelopes that are addressed to Nichols but do not have corresponding letters, and one note requesting acknowledgement of receipt. Hincks was a Union General and Commander of Camp Lookout prison April - May 1864. He led a African American division in the Petersburg siege. He also served on court martial and recruiting duties intermittently. Nichols was a Cambridge, Massachusetts Commission merchant.

GLC03212

1 December 1864

Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to the commander of the USS Antona

Written aboard USS "Richmond." Order signed by Captain Jenkins as the commander of the 1st Division of the Western Gulf Squadron to the commander of the USS "Antona." Says all commanders under Rear Admiral Farragut and Commodore James Palmer must transmit reports relating to the public service through him.

GLC03213

1863-1888

Header Record

Title: Letter from General Robert H. Milroy and carte de visite

Letter from General Robert H. Milroy and carte de visite of Milroy.

GLC03215

7 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Reports information on various Confederate squads loose in West Virginia.

GLC03217

4 November 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Myers

Thanks Myers, the Chief Quartermaster of Missouri, for his role in keeping the troops supplied during the Atlanta campaign. Praises him for his well run department, " ... its perfect organization & division of labor and how well supplied our armies always were." Calls any critical detractors, "growlers and unsuccessful Generals." Mentions General Robert Allen, whom he states he almost brought along as Quartermaster on the Atlanta campaign. Written on stationery of the Head Quarters, Military Division of the Mississippi.

GLC03218

26 November 1862

Waterhouse, Richard, 1832-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rose Waterhouse

To his wife, discussing military life. Says there is much sickness, notes his current position, comments that the people of Arkansas are not as loyal to the Confederacy as Texans, and describes the destruction committed by the Federal army along the Mississippi.

GLC03220

1835

Header Record

Title: An address delivered by and carte de visite of Edward Everett [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03223

circa September 1875

Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890

Header Record

Title: Collection of four letters of Francis Spinner concerning his reluctance to accept the Republican nomination for NY State Comptroller [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC03225

17 November 1861

Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis E. Spinner

Discusses being placed in charge of Camp Benton, Missouri after John C. Fremont retired. Informs that he has held one review and inspection, and daily drills and parades. States that there are now 1000 troops at the camp. Comments that he has received a warm welcome from the troops. States that Fremont has been enthusiastically welcomed in St. Louis and seems cheerful. Encloses the autograph of Robert H. McMillan of New York (not present), praises his character, and recommends him for a position at the Treasury. Ask Spinner to write to McMillan. Written from Camp Benton, St. Louis,…

GLC03226

26 March 1911

Parsons, Luke F., 1833-1926

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. E. Boos

Reminiscences about John Brown by a former follower. Gives a physical description of Brown, and discusses Brown's conviction to always fight for what was right. "He said the Lord had created him to be the deliverer of the slaves from bondage, the same as he did Moses." Of Brown's composure says he was "never excited, always cool, calm, and thoughtful, but had the deliberate courage of a lyon." Also relates a story from their days together in Kansas. Written from "Home."

GLC03227

23 April 1861 - 6 May 1861

Carey Brothers

Header Record

Title: Collection of letters of George and Henry Carey to their Uncle Galloway [Decimalized .01-.12]

Letters discuss the conditions in Baltimore at beginning of the Civil War, the likelihood of Maryland seceding, flying of secession flags, run on bank, and the influx of troops. By Henry G. Carey and George Carey.

GLC03228