1863/11/30

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rene Beauregard (his son) re: hope

"Never think that 'All is lost' when there is still the least ray of hope left...our cause stands on 'Right & Justice' and must triumph." Written on stationery of the Department of South Carolina.

GLC07050

1865/04/27

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Manuscript document signed

Title: Farewell to his troops one day after Johnston's surrender

"The day was when I was confident that this parting would be under far different and auspicious circumstances... but circumstances which neither the courage, the endurance and the patriotism of our armies could overcome leave turned my brightest anticipations...into bitter disappointment." Addressed to Lieut. A. J. Toutant A.D.C.

GLC07051

1888/08/07

Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.T. Lawsing re: answering inquiries on Shiloh

"In case of a battle on Monday without my command, Genl. Grant would without doubt have been defeated."

GLC07052

1862/06/10

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Letter signed

Title: to G. C. Gardner re: defense of his "woman order"

"The women more bitter in their secession than the men, were everywhere insulting my soldiers...tending to provoke retort recrimination and return of insult, which would have ended in disgraceful and murderous riot... how do you 'regard and treat' a lewd woman and her remarks?... After that order every man of my command was bound in honor not to notice any of these acts of these women."

GLC07053

1861/09/09

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman. re: strategy to gain control of Kentucky and Michigan

Incomplete reply in pencil on integral leaf: "We are not prepared to make the active move....until we are better equipped." Docketed on verso.

GLC07054

1863/05/31

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stephen A. Hurlbut re: seige of Vicksburg

"Vicksburg is so strong by nature and so well fortified that...it must be taken by regular siege or by starving out the garrison. I have all the force necessary if my rear was not threatened...the entire rebel force heretofore against me are completely at my mercy. I do not want to see them escape by being reinforced from elsewhere."

GLC07055

1864/05/21

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ambrose E. Burnside re: instructions in attempt to outflank Lee at North Anna

"You want to keep as close to the enemy as possible and report any movements you might observe."

GLC07056

1863/03/23

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Manuscript document signed

Title: Draft General Order re: Fredricksburg

Announcing day of fasting and prayer in wake of victory at Fredericksburg; "Soldiers! No portion of our people have greater cause to be thankful to almighty God than yourselves. He has preserved your lives amidst countless dangers..." and pray that God "will scatter our enemies and set at naught their evil designs"

GLC07057

1863/04/02

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph Hooker re: release of injured Union prisoner

GLC07058

[1850 ca.]

Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864

Header Record

Title: Family Archive [Decimalized .01- .75]

Includes Lincoln and Johnson DS, photographs, ALS, commissions, and hand drawn maps.

GLC07059

1863/10/27

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John E. Smith re: movements during Chattanooga Campaign

Written in Junka, possibly in Tenneesse.

GLC07061

1863/11/03

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John E. Smith re: directions and advice on route to be used by troops

Written in pencil. For troops going enroute to Chattanooga.

GLC07062

1861/08/23

Grant, H. R., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. T. Van Diver re: the ladies of Richmond; on Confederate Flag stationery

GLC07063.01

[1863/08/24]

Autograph letter signed

Title: Anonymous civilian report re: difficulty of communication, running blockade

GLC07063.02

1865/02/11

Oldham, Williamson S., fl. 1865

Letter

Title: to Jefferson Davis re: burning Union shipping towns

Copy. Per correspondence with Lynda Crist at the Jefferson Davis Papers, 3/16/2001, Oldham was a Confederate senator from Texas.

GLC07063.03

1865/09/05

Grifman, William H., fl. 1865

Letter

Title: re: Reconstruction, illustrated letter

Letter illustrated with two stick figures on p. 4 (one, shouldering a gun, and one waving a flag) that talks about the end of the war and mentions "Killing Niggers"; "Oh what a happy time it will be for me when we pack our knapsacks for the last time."

GLC07064.01

1818/11/23

Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: preparing food storage

Henry Livingston discusses his plans to kill and salt beef and pork for storage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04533

1819/05/07

Mackenzie, R., fl. 1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Patterson re: request for better behavior.

The letter asks Mr. Patterson if he would "act in a more becoming manner."

GLC03107.04534

1821/04/18

Holly, Orville L., fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: support in a senatorial election

Orville L. Holley discusses the recent senatorial nominations, and partisan conflicts involving Clintonians and Bucktails. He assures Walter of support in the upcoming election, and notes that he has taken steps to gather support for Walter in other areas. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04535

1821/04/18

Bay, Thomas, fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: reassurance for the upcoming election

Thomas Bay writes that Walter has nothing to fear for the upcoming election, and assures him of his support. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04536

1821/06/05

Letter

Title: to Walter Patterson re: grief caused by illness [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.04537

1821/12/27

Calkin, J., fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04538

1822/02/08

Paddock, Judah, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: a new surveyor for Hudson

Paddock writes of various people looking to become surveyor for Hudson County. He notes that he would like to act as deputy to that position, but feels he is too old, and his health to poor to take on the responsibility. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04539

1822/11/17

Dickinsen, J.D., fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: arrangements for an upcoming voyage

Dickinsen informs Walter of the various destinations of an upcoming voyage out of New York. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04540

1823/02/09

Storm, S., fl. 1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Walter Patterson re: controversy concerning judges

Storm speculates that the Governor's renomination of a certain judge Woodworth will cause a great controversy in the South. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04541