1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Editor, England & the Boers

George May Powell writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of the topic.

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1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Typed letter signed

Title: to U. S. Senate

Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."

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1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

A card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."

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1861-1877

Petition

Title: [Petition]

The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.

GLC00687.154

1861-1877

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: Memorial

The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests, making the subject of tree culture an educational branch of study, and requiring the planting of trees for the use of public lands.

GLC00687.155

1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Pamphlet

Title: The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York

The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have been fireproofed. They discuss several different architectural possibilities in buildings as well as other structures, including sidewalks, piers, walls, and pavements. An appendix includes testimonies from authorized witnesses and newspaper articles supporting the fireproof concept. Illustrated plates indicate measurements and illustrations of…

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January 12,1874

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York, fl. 1874

Printed document

Title: Certificate of Tests

A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.

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1 January 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Price List of Mettlach Tiles

This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.

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Circa 1875

L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875

Printed document

Title: Mettlach Tiles

These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.

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May 10, 1876

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Printed letter

Title: to Hon. N.C. Ely

He discusses the idea of fireproofing homes.

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4 May 1886

Pugh, M. V., fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Kind Brother"

re: Matt Davis/Jones Greer murder case; incidents of vandalism; family activites.

GLC03135.06.026

7 June 1886

Pugh, M. V., fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Brother"

Includes pencil note signed "W.J.P." [William J. Pugh]. re: news of farm and family; child of unknown parentage at Robert Duncan's.

GLC03135.06.027

10 July 1886

Pugh, W. J., fl. 1886

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. P. Davis

re: news of crops and livestock.

GLC03135.06.028

16 August 1887

Sheets, S., fl. 1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: to F. P. Davis

re: crops; health of friends and family.

GLC03135.06.029

15 April 1862

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor is separated from his regiment which is serving in Alabama. He is in a convalescent camp in Nashville, Tennessee where he has recently been recovering, but is still plagued with cramps. He makes one of his many references to the state of agriculture and the weather in the South.

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12 June 1862

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor has regrouped with his regiment in Mississippi. He mentions a minor battle at "pitsburg landing" and few small skirmishes, but mostly observes the extent of his travels. He makes mention of several changes in leadership: the resignation of several officers and the accidental drowning of a lieutenant colonel.

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25 December 1862

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor discusses the restlessness and anxiety of soldiers under fire but not engaged in any battles. He points out that the soldiers are still performing their duties however, even if they are playing cards. He expresses hope that he won't have to drill now that his regiment is fighting more frequently.

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February 13, 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the Battle of Stones Creek and its aftermath for the regiment. He writes that the enemy killed or wounded eighteen in the regiment and that his colonel was drunk during the fight. Cranor speculates that this drunk Colonel will be mustered out of the service soon as a result. Despite the bad news, he writes that "it wouldent doo for a Soldier to get discouraged" and praises Rosecrans. He lauds the new commander of the Army of the Cumberland at the expense of Rosecrans' successor Don Carlo Buell, noting Rosecrans bravery and attempts to rally the troops during the battle.

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March 19, 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor acknowledges a letter from March 8 that he received. He comments again on the weather and the general review of the troops. He makes a few disparaging comments about boys who would not come unless drafted, but on the subject of such a draft writes that "Unkle sam never dose any thing but what is fare."

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3 May 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: While camped near Murfreesboro in the months following the Battle of Stones Creek, Cranor describes how the Union soldiers have generally been causing trouble for the Confederates. He writes about Union "devilment" in McMinnville that resulted in the capture of 356 Confederate prisoners and the recapture of 15 Union men as well as the burning of houses, bridges, trains and a cotton factory, and the taking of meat and corn. He also briefly mentions some of the displaced families of the south. The troops took in several under Rosecrans demand that they make and oath of loyalty to the…

GLC03791.006

16 July 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the wet and muddy march from Murfreesboro to Pelham on the way to Chattanooga. He briefly mentions recent losses from small skirmishes but notes general success in getting the rebels of out Tennessee. He writes that Bragg's troops are deserting to Union lines and that the Confederacy s "losing from every point." He writes that at the end of his three year term he wants to enlist as cavalry if the war is still going on.

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15 October 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor refers to the Copperhead movement and Vallandigham's unsuccessful run for Ohio's governorship. He mentions that it has been a while since his brigade has seen action and was not involved in the most recent skirmish and has instead been involved in fort building. He makes passing reference to the fact that long and vulnerable supply lines forced a cut in rations but reports that the good health of his company.

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28 November 1863

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

Written in the aftermath of the Battles for Chattanooga, Cranor reports that he is among the living, but that his company had lost eighteen men from his company leaving only sixteen. He describes three charges that his brigade made and lists the local dead. "I don't think there was ever more bravery displayed on a battel field than there was here."

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14 April 1864

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

The regiment had a good time back in Indianapolis. He says that while he felt comfortable returning to the front because "soldieren seams naturel as ever." The men had left Indianapolis at 4 in the afternoon of April 13 and were headed back to the front. He said that he will send a photograph and asks that she send hers.

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21 April 1864

Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Delia Slocum

Cranor reports his return to Chattanooga by train. He came through as a guard and didn't have to march. Despite the comfortable passage he reports that most want to return home but he himself does not with to go: "I would not take a discharge if they would offer it to me[.]" He thinks that he will go to the front soon and reports that he got a Henry rifle.

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