1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.

GLC02167.46

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.

GLC02167.47

27 May 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.

GLC02167.48

circa May 14, 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He was admitted to the Angelica last night.

GLC02167.49

circa May 16, 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.

GLC02167.50

circa April 12, 1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Johnston

He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.

GLC02167.51

February 12, 1868

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.

GLC02167.52

6 August 1869

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.

GLC02167.53

9 October 1876

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Dora Johnston

He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..

GLC02167.54

11 April 1881

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.

GLC02167.55

6 May 1903

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Printed document

Title: [Deed]

Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.

GLC02167.56

April 1, 1906

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son regarding family matters and missing his children. Letter written on White House letterhead with corrections in Roosevelt's hand.

GLC01410.01.01

April 1, 1906

Photograph

Title: [Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]

A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.

GLC01410.01.02

October 1, 1907

Photograph

Title: [Quentin Roosevelt]

Photo of a uniformed Quentin Roosevelt standing at attention.

GLC01410.02.02

October 3, 1907

Photograph

Title: [Quentin Roosevelt]

Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.

GLC01410.03.02

December 31, 1864

Williston, Leander A., 1830-?

Pamphlet

Title: Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

31 March 1865

Williston, Leander A., 1830-?

Pamphlet

Title: Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.31

October 21, 1864

Drowne, Byron P., 1848-1933

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Letter from 16-year-old Drowne to his mother, written on the USS "Catalpa" off Charleston. He says he did not have time to have his picture taken in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Reports no late war news, only that there will be no more fighting in his quarter for the winter. He says "I wish they would send someone here to take this place [Charleston] for they have been at it long enough to take it forty times[.] they say that Admiral Farragut has gone home sick & is not going to take charge of the N.A.B. Squadron." He says he will be out of the Navy in 10 months and that he will never…

GLC01008.02.01

October 21, 1864

Photograph

Title: [Byron P. Drowne]

Photograph of Byron P. Drowne sitting. He was aboard the U.S.S. Midnight

GLC01008.02.02

1865 ca.

Weiss, John, fl. 1865

Photograph signed

Title: Richard Taylor

A signed carte de visite portrait of Richard Taylor. Published by John Weiss of New Orleans.

GLC01176.01

1865 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Richard Taylor]

A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.

GLC01176.02

October 1, 1907

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter

Title: to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. He includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Letter written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.

GLC01410.02.01

October 3, 1907

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter

Title: to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. He mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Letter written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.

GLC01410.03.01

10 September 1862

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister

He is having a good time and has never felt better. He thinks he will get used to camp life. He hopes he can come home tomorrow.

GLC02751.01

21 September 1862

Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Sister

They received orders to go to New Haven where he expects life to be much harder as they will have to stay in tents. He describes his daily routine. They have a dress parade every night and drill 4-5 hours a day. General Mansfield was killed in battle.

GLC02751.02