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to Henry Knox

Discusses business and politics within the towns of the Waldo Patent. Believes the outcome of a court proceeding will be favorable but still advises Knox to visit for a short time to appease the people after the proceedings. Mentions hearing of a...

GLC02437.06370

to Miss Mary

He hasn't had time to write. They have been so busy. He notes she will not write until she hears from him.

GLC02830.30

to Mother

Some of their horses died so they had to come 350 miles on foot. He spent his Christmas like any other day except he took a ride on his horse and had an oyster dinner.

GLC02831.45

[formal declaration of desire for meeting]

Addressed to Abraham Harding. The proprietors wish to have a meeting. Written in the town of Sturbridge

GLC02891.023

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from a camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions that men are getting furloughs if their wives are sick. Relates that a deserter was hung, "...it did look awful to see a human being launch in erternity so quick..." Advises...

GLC03523.06.11

to Father and Sister

In the first portion of the letter, he reports to his father from Hunter Mills, [Virginia]. Notes that Centreville, Manassas Junction, and Winchester are in their possession. Mentions that the road through Richmond is now open, and that they have...

GLC03523.08.34

to Joseph M. Maitland

Ann writes to her son informing him of her poor health. Says there were many visitors at the house. Informs him of all the local news about the neighbors. States the weather is very cold and the ground is still frozen. Reports they will simply repair...

GLC03523.10.170

[Certification of arrival of recruits]

Written in secretarial hand for Major Ogilvie, commander of the 4th Regiment of Foot. Signed by Ogilvie and cosigned by Major Robert Kingston. Says James Jackson and William Cornwell were received by the 4th Regiment from the 24th Regiment.

GLC04764.21

[Certification of arrival of recruits]

Written in a secretarial hand for Major Ogilvie of the 4th Regiment of Foot. Cosigned by Major Robert Kingston, a staff officer under General John Burgoyne. Certifies that James Barnett, William Mitchell, and John Freeman were received from the 62nd...

GLC04764.29

[Certification of arrival of recruits]

Written in a secretarial hand for Major Ogilvie, commander of the 4th Regiment of Foot. Cosigned by Major Robert Kingston. Certifies that John Crawford, Richard Jones, and Thomas Welsh were received from the 20th Regiment of Foot.

GLC04764.30

[Certification of arrival of recruits]

Written in a secretarial hand for Major Ogilvie, commander of the 4th Regiment of Foot. Cosigned by Major Robert Kingston. Certifies that John Torrance and Charles Handley were received from the 9th Regiment of Foot.

GLC04764.31

A Chart of Delaware Bay and River

Chart by Joshua Fisher. Depicts areas of Western New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. There is extra shading on the shorelines of these states. Engraved by William Faden. Includes list of river pliots who subscribed to have it published. Slight...

GLC05237

to John W. Hughes

Sousa writes to Hughes remarking that the only way of judging music is whether or not it has beauty. He discusses differences between composers of the "olden days" and those of today. Sousa believes inspiration for writing music comes from...

GLC05508.231

[We wait beneath the furnace-blast...]

The first stanza of Whittier's poem, "Luther's Hymn." It describes God's transformation of the country by ending slavery. Whittier compares the transformation to a furnace-blast that will "mould anew the nation." One black and white bust engraving...

GLC05508.260

to Robert G. White

Discusses a recent election he has just lost. Believes his opponents defeated him only because of dubious practices, hopes for another election, and believes he will prevail in the long run.

GLC05891.05

to his wife

Describes the uncertainty of army movements. Advises his wife to take the next train to him if she fears anything. He complains that the Government maintains too much secrecy, and so exaggerates peoples' fears.

GLC06582.11

to Libbie Elmore

He describes his movements since leaving Robertsville. He says South Carolina will not be able able to recover for a long time for they have destroyed theeir railroads and public property.

GLC06588.190

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 848 (March 12, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Article about a possible Quadruple Alliance between Vienna, Great Britain, the States General, and Dresden. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...

GLC06670.051

to unknown

Written by Rutledge, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a member of the South Carolina legislature to an unknown recipient. References previous and more detailed letters he wrote to the recipient within the last two days. Says in case...

GLC06687

The following regualtions are prescribed for the government and diretcions of the officers of the Revenue, to carry into effect the provisions of the act to prohibit the importation of luxuries, or of articles not necessary or of common use ...

stamp of record division

GLC06745.241

Regulations to authorize the Depositaries of the Treasury to receive balances in the hands of Post-Masters in the Confederate States.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.242

to Friend Fen

William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.

GLC07205.015

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

The Union 14th Corps. captured Fayetteville, North Carolina yesterday. They are now encamped there along with the 20th, 15th, and 17th Corps. On 2 February his regiment had a "brisk" skirmish with Confederates near Lawtonville, South Carolina. They...

GLC07460.114

to Ann T. Gerry

Writing to his mother, discusses time spent with relatives and plans to sail soon. Describes his time with his cousins, and reports they are doing well. Gives news about his ship and his upcoming orders. Written on board the U.S.S. "Warren."

GLC09099.02

to Governor Milledge L. Bonham

Replies to Bonham's defense of 9 March 1863. "I was fully alive to the sacrifices and hardships which a call on your militia must entail, ...but at the same time, I have regarded the alternative consequences that might be involved without the...

GLC09210