30 December 1862

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul thanks his wife for the carpet sack of food and clothing that she sent him. He tells her that he enjoyed her pudding, and thanks her for the undershirt and tobacco that she sent. He informs Celicia that he sent her fifteen dollars by way of his Captain's brother-in-law and tells her "dont Beafrade to youse what ever you want of the mony that is thare for I want you to be Cumfortable". Paul also recounts the news of men at camp that she knows, and he responds to news of people at home.

GLC03058.04

1861

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to unknown

The first few lines of the letter are faded and illegible. The letter is written on military stationary, printed at the top is "Eighty-Fourth Regiment, P.V. Col WM. G. Murray." The letter informs the recipient that a friend, Bill Cummings, was ill, and that both Paul and Sheridan had suffered through hard weather. Paul and Sheridan then describe their march from Camp Curtin, and relay that upon arrival in Hancock they were attacked by Rebels. Outnumbered, the Union troops retreated and were led on a forty mile forced march to Cumberland ["Mud March"?]. For information on John K. Sheridan,…

GLC03058.05

January 10, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

In this letter Paul responds to accusations made by Celicia that he does not write enough, and tells her that he writes whenever he can, and thanks her for what she sends. He asks her to write when she receives the money he sent to her, and he complains that he has "not receved any leter for too weaks." Paul recounts in detail what the sutlers do at the camp, the foods they make and for how much they sell them, criticizing "the way these Sutlers make thare mony of tho Poor souldiers". Paul then mentions that he read about a smallpox outbreak in Williamsport, though he assures her that…

GLC03058.06

February 1, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul expresses a desire to come home and see his wife: "O if I Cold only see you wonst I have your Picture But that is not like the original". Paul describes the poor weather in the camp, and writes that he thought his regiment would switch camp, but the rain and muddy conditions kept them from doing so. Paul then complains of problems with the mail and that "the Boys is nearly Crasy for a male the male is the most welcom thing that Comes to this Camp when thare is a male thare is a smile on ever Cheak". Paul then lists the food that he has been eating at camp and asks Celicia to send him…

GLC03058.07

February 17, 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he is well and is glad that she is not working outside of the home any more because he was afraid for her health. He notes that her employers were kind to hire her and treated her well, and that he is glad that she bought herself some new clothes. Paul then asks her to send him a box and reminds her to send it via the Captain because the guard opens all other mail. Paul informs Celicia that he went on picket (group missions scouting for the enemy) for a week and that they suffered muddy conditions. Finally, Paul assures his wife that he will have enough money to…

GLC03058.08

15 March 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter

Title: to Celicia Paul

Some words throughout the letter are illegible because of water damage. Paul writes that he had a toothache and his badly decayed tooth had to be pulled. He informs Celicia that he will not write some friends in Muncy because they do not write him. He then talks of his friend Thode, and that Thode's wife Margaret is worried that he will be drafted. Paul writes that "the single men must go furst then Comes the maried men," and he does not think that Thode will be drafted. He then responds to his wife saying that she is lonely in their house and that he wishes he could be back with her.…

GLC03058.09

5 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul tells Celicia that he enjoys writing to her and that he thinks of her often. He says that he wanted to get a picture taken to send to her, but the paymaster has been held back and he does not have any money to pay for a photograph. Paul then discuses the draft and writes that after men in his regiment are mustered out that they will fill the regiment with drafted soldiers. He said that he expected that folks in Muncy were getting nervous about the draft, and Paul writes that he would like to see single men drafted first. Paul then tells Celicia that he has been eating well because he…

GLC03058.10

18 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul describes a visit by President Lincoln to his camp, and is amazed by the amount of men that gathered to see him. Paul also tells Celicia that on Easter they had a big parade that brought them in front of the Rebels in Fredricksburg, and Paul was not sure why his officers put their men on display. He also talks of the weather, the price of goods sold by the sutlers and the items that are scarce in camp. He tells Celicia he wishes he could be home with her, and he tells her not to worry about town gossip. Paul then mentions Thode, writing that he better pay $300 for a substitute if he…

GLC03058.11

19 April 1863

Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he just returned from picket and suffered through rainy weather. He was told that he might go into battle soon, and that the Rebels had moved in and reinforced Fredericksburg. He also tells her that he has been paid a total of $52, all he was owed through the month of March, and will be sending $42 to her through William Painter. He reminds her that he has 18 days left of his term of service, and tells Celicia not to work too hard and make herself sick.Written at Camp Humphreys.

GLC03058.12

June 11, 1785

Luxe, George, fl. 1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He refers to the Campaign of 1776 as "the most glorious epoch of this command." He praises Washington extensively in battle and as a national leader. He will research details on the Revolution for her.

GLC01794.18

1831

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Pamphlet

Title: Correspondence Beween Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C Calhoun President and Vice-President of the U.States

a pamphlet printing correspondence between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun during the Seminole Indian War.

GLC03776.01

1863

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Survey and Sale of Indian Reservations in California

37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives

GLC03776.02

1863

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Survey and Sale of Indian Reservations in California

37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives (2nd Copy)

GLC03776.03

1863

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Stockbridge and Munsee Indians

37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 61 House of representatives

GLC03776.03.01

1864

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Appropriation for Indian Service in Dakota

38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 87 House of representatives

GLC03776.04

1864

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Appropriation for Indian Tribes

38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 96 House of representatives (2nd Copy)

GLC03776.06

1867

Browning, Orville Hickman, 1806-1881

Pamphlet

Title: Appropriation for Shawnees

40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 3 House of representatives (3rd Copy)

GLC03776.09

1869

Browning, Orville Hickman, 1806-1881

Pamphlet

Title: Letter of the Secretary of the Interior

40th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 31 House of representatives (3rd Copy)

GLC03776.10

1864

Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Claims for the Depredations by Sioux Indians

38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 58 House of representatives

GLC03776.11

14 December 1870

Carpenter, Matthew Hale, 1824-1881

Pamphlet

Title: In the Senate of the United States.

41st Congress 3rd Session Report No 268 Senate Pages 6-7 uncut

GLC03776.12

10 April 1870

Muldrow, Henry L., fl. 1870

Pamphlet

Title: Untied States Courts in the Indian Territory

46th Congress 2nd Session Report No 755 Part 2 House of Representatives

GLC03776.13

23 December 1874

Bristow, Benjamin Helm, 1832-1896

Pamphlet

Title: Liabilities of Choctaw Indians to Individuals

43rd Congress 2nd Session Ex. Doc. No. 47 House of Representatives

GLC03776.14

February 16, 1863

Bristow, Benjamin Helm, 1832-1896

Pamphlet

Title: Indian Tribes in the North West

37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc. No. 68 House of Representatives

GLC03776.15

19 April 1844

White, fl. 1844

Pamphlet

Title: In the Senate of the United States

28th Congress 1st Session [319] Senate

GLC03776.16

February 1, 1836

Hays, Andrew, fl. 1836

Pamphlet

Title: Choctaw Indians, By Andrew Hays, Agent

24th Congress 1st Session Doc. No. 119 House of Representatives

GLC03776.17