24 December 1894

Wright, Miller A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph note

Title: [financial statement]

Note on Miller's own stationary which reads "Miller A. Wright, Dr., Dealer in Dry Good, Clothing, Notions, Boots, Shoes and Hats." Financial statement. There are numerical quantities listed in the right margin, while text fills the rest of the page. The last page has been ripped in half, and only the bottom half is present. It reads: "Will Burns has some notes of mine against me that are settled and went to get them today-But he kept them for the purposes of having the mortgage cancelled-He will turn them over."

GLC02691.11.097

12 July 1897

Hudgins, F. L., fl. 1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

The heading reads "Capt. Miller A. Wright" (Miller is referred in accordance with his actual military rank of Colonel in all other correspondence after his promotion). Mr. Hudgins was remarkably unaware of the status of the man who he comfortably addresses as "Dear Comrade". Letter notifying Miller that there will be no change of date for the "reunion," presumably one for civil war veterans. Other information concerning the reunion is also provided.

GLC02691.11.098

11 September 1897

Fellows, A.W., fl. 1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Mr. Fellows was probably asked to check on Miller's brother for him, for he comments that he passed his brother's house, and though he missed him, saw what a lovely house Miller's brother had. Mr. Fellows also notes Miller's coal land in Tennessee, which he says is in the market. He would like to obtain a precise location from Miller so that he may see it. He mentions that it is hotter up north than it was down south.

GLC02691.11.099

1 February 1899

Fellows, F.L., fl. 1899

Autograph note

Title: [note stating Miller Wright's death]

Certification of Miller A. Wright's death. [quoted in entirety] "I hereby certify that Mr. Miller A. Wright died January 31, 1899 of heart disease. Respectfully, F. L. Fellows, M.D."

GLC02691.11.100

20 February 1899

Wright, M.A., fl. 1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to judge

Probably written by Moses Wright, considering Miller's death three weeks previous. At the top of the stationary, which reads "Rome Judicial Circuit," appears Moses' name above the printed title of "Solicitor General." Probably addressed to Judge W. M. Henry, whose name appears across from Moses' above the printed title "Judge." This seems to be a legal document pertaining to the will of the deceased Miller A. Wright.

GLC02691.11.101

5 February 1915

Harper, Park, fl. 1915

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Auntie

Letter thanking his aunt for sending him a newspaper article. It was written by a Dr. Brauch, whose writing Mr. Harper takes quite an interest in. There is no clue as to exactly why, excepting his comment that he will keep the article "with some other things I love-little mementos of the past."

GLC02691.11.102

1815-1860

Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891

Envelope

Title: [envelope]

addressed to "Master Miller Wright"

GLC02691.11.103

1815-1860

Allman, Nancy, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to grandson

A very religious letter urging her grandson to pray for God's help in battle and to "try to gow to sleep a praying as you don't know where the enimy is."

GLC02691.11.104

22 September 1862

Nelson, W., fl. 1862

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 17

GLC06728.131

30 May 1846 - 27 June 1846

Various

Newspaper

Title: 5 issues of the New-York Beacon Newspaper

"T. J. Weeks" (Thomas J. Weeks, father of John F. Weeks) is vertically inscribed on the upper right hand of each issue.

GLC06728.132

circa 1861-1864

Various

Newspaper

Title: The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper)

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks.

GLC06728.133

20 July 1863

Various

Newspaper

Title: The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper) Vol. 1 No. 1

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks. Written at Camp Benton.

GLC06728.134

3 August 1863

Various

Newspaper

Title: The Benton Banner (manuscript camp newspaper) Vol. 1 No. 2

Includes an editorial section, news, and original writings by soldiers including poems and essays. Edited by S. J. Mansfield and John F. Weeks. Written at Camp Benton.

GLC06728.135

5 April 1886

White, E.E., fl. 1886

Book

Title: Intermediate Arithmetic, uniting mental and written excercises in a natural system of instruction.

Wilson, Hinkle & Co. : Cincinnati and New York. Inscribed " Mary E. Weeks, Oberlin, Ohio April 5th , 86".

GLC06728.141

1861-1877

Winters, June, fl. 1950

Record, Phonograph

Title: 33- 1/3 recording: Honest Abe (side A) Betsy Ross (side B)

Mayfair Records

GLC08880.001

1 November 1941

Kincaid, Robert Lee, fl. 1941

Pamphlet

Title: Jinny and Jim

Autographed to Richard Lufkin.

GLC08880.002

1861-1877

Chicago Historical Society

Pamphlet

Title: Lincoln in Chicago

GLC08880.003

1861

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Pamphlet

Title: Lincoln in Cartoon and Caricature (2 copies)

GLC08880.004

1860

Miller, Chas D., fl. 1860

Pamphlet

Title: Gerrit Smith and the Vigilant Association of the City of New York

correspondence between Chas D. Miller, Samuel L. Barlowe and Royal Phelps

GLC08880.005

1861

Perkins, Palfrey, fl. 1940

Pamphlet

Title: Race or Humanity?

sermon given in King's Chapel, Boston

GLC08880.006

20 May 1906

Clarke, O.P., fl. 1906

Pamphlet

Title: General Grant at Mount MacGregor

sermon given in King's Chapel, Boston

GLC08880.007

11 February 1923

Barton, William E., fl. 1922-1923

Pamphlet

Title: Abraham Lincoln and the American Ideal

sermon given in Chicago

GLC08880.008

15 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Is writing his first letter since April 27. Wrote a quick note earlier making sure they knew he was well, but "I do not consider that to be a letter." Received orders on the night of the 27th to prepare for an early march. No order to march was given the next morning; it was raining. Orders came in at noon to march at 2:00 PM. Marched "about 3 miles and got very near to the river without the Rebels knowing we were moving." Crossed the river at night and surprised the Confederate guards, capturing them. Laid down a pontoon bridge. Were ordered to march up and down the river, "making a great…

GLC09355.001

19 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to parents

Fourth page of the document is a sketch diagramming how a military review works, showing where men of a certain rank stand. Does not have much to write, but knows how much they like to hear from him. Has returned to the old routine: "same number of company and battalion drills… cleaning up quarters… sweeping streets… and inspections." Had a division review yesterday; was inspected by Generals Sedgwick and Newton. Each regiment gave Sedgwick "3 rousing cheers." Describes a review in detail: "Each regiment is led out on the ground selected for the review by its own Colonel, and they are…

GLC09355.002

24 May 1863

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

Received a letter from him last week, and owes him a reply. Hopes he is staying cool because it is unbearably hot at camp. Has suffered "more from heat this past week than ever before." Seems as if the sun is "hotter here than anywhere else." Hopes he is fully healthy by the time he returns, and encourages him to "keep with good spirits," even though he has been through enough to kill "a half dozen common folks." Expects he will be quite a businessman, for Joe is an excellent tutor. Does not know how they will be able to keep the garden in shape without Uncle Williams. Hopes business is "…

GLC09355.004