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General orders, no.

Unnumbered general order, stating the Ohio, Indiana and Illinois have been combined to form the "Department of the Ohio," which will be commanded by McClellan. Issued and signed in facsimile by McClellan, also countersigned by Marcy as Assistant...

GLC06235.06

General orders, no. 7

Assigning Randolph Marcy as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC06235.07

General orders, no. 8

Assigning Henry W. Benham as "Chief Engineer of this Department." Order given by McClellan but singed by Marcy.

GLC06235.08

General orders, no. 10

Ordering all officers to submit daily morning reports. Order issued by McClellan, but signed by Marcy.

GLC06235.09

to Captain J. W. Francis

A passionate letter in which Tobias refuses to comply with General Sheridan's orders to act as a commissioner of elections. He claims that supporters of negro voting rights are violating the U.S. Constitution, which he believes supports a "white...

GLC04501.099

to Aaron Hobart

Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Indicates that Edward Morton's claim for monies owed for a barge supplied during the War of 1812 (see GLC06313.143) was approved and he will be paid $289.

GLC06313.04.184

to Aaron Hobart

Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.188

[Confederate oath of allegiance]

Printed oath with Williams' name filled in, pledging to "serve them honestly and faithfully against their enemies." On the verso is a printed pass permitting Williams to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina.

GLC00496.254.01

[Confederate permission for William A. Williams to visit Richmond, Virginia]

Printed with Williams' name filled in. Issued by the Provost Marshal's Office. Clabaugh signed for Joseph G. Lockhart, Captain and Provost Marshal.

GLC00496.254.02

to William A. Williams

William H. Haigh informs Williams that because of the "Stay Law" all legal cases have been shifted to the Superior Court, which is now overburdened and has refused to hear civil cases. Therefore, Williams's case, apparently regarding a land claim...

GLC00496.254.03

to William A. Williams

Haigh, a lawyer, discusses legal matters related to his efforts on behalf of Williams's land claim in Springfield, North Carolina (see GLC00496.254.03 and GLC00496.254.05).

GLC00496.254.04

to William A. Williams

Haigh informs Williams that he has "gained the Springfield [North Carolina] tract of land," for which Haigh, a lawyer, had been conducting legal matters on Williams's behalf (see GLC00496.254.03 and GLC00496.254.04).

GLC00496.254.05

to William A. Williams

One letter from William Henry Heyward, enslaver and proprietor of Clay Hall plantation in Reconstruction-era South Carolina, to William A. Williams dated December 2, 1865. Discusses going to Charleston to receive a pardon and to attain ownership of...

GLC00496.254.06

to Catharine Macaulay

He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829).

GLC01794.05

to Catharine Macaulay

He mentions the recent conclusion of her great histories as models for future historical work. He expresses his annoyance with Parliament and their useless debates.

GLC01794.15

to Saige

The letter is a draft. She has read the political tracts and responds to them. She will attempt to make copies available in England. She comments on a museum's response to her work.

GLC01794.31

to Catharine Macaulay

He comments on Mr. Pitt and the present schemes of administration. Pitt's opinion on the affairs of America differ from those ministers who appointed him, creating an "instance of duplicity." He comments on "the total neglect of Continental affairs."

GLC01794.32

to Mr. & Mrs. Northcote

She has news from Boston that Bostonians have appointed their own governor. She expresses regret for the declining state of England. To Mrs. Nortcorte she describes her health and writes about her daughter.

GLC01794.38

to Mrs. Snowden

GLC01794.40

to Catherine Macaulay

GLC01794.41

to Catherine Macaulay

Mallet is sending a book to Macaulay, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, and mentioning the French Revolution in a positive light.

GLC01794.42

to Capel Lofft

Mentions her letters on education.

GLC01794.43

to Mr. Wilson

GLC01794.44

to his father Tobias Gibson

Discusses sending an old man and his daughter to work at Live Oak plantation. Mentions purchasing articles for his wife. The family's poor financial circumstances continue. A heart felt letter in which Randall discusses family quarrels and...

GLC04501.038

to his father Tobias Gibson

He has managed to pay an additional $290.25 on their debt, which should be paid off next year. Written on "Gibson & Austin, Attorneys at Law" letterhead from Randall Lee Gibson's law office.

GLC04501.039

[to her father Tobias Gibson]

Author inferred through content. Both Sarah and Claude intend to write him by the same mail. A land deal between Mr. Scott and Mr. Taylor has gone bad. Mr. Taylor claims that the land falls short one-third of the area that he agreed to buy. The...

GLC04501.040

[Bill of sale for Isaam]

A bill of sale for Isaam, an enslaved man purchased by Tobias Gibson from T. A. Hibler for $550.

GLC04501.042

Composition

A composition entitled, "Love, what is it." An amusing essay detailing the effects of love and judging the emotion to be "evil".

GLC04501.043

[to Sarah Gibson]

A touching letter in which Tobias declares he will always have a special place for his oldest child, Sarah. The letter also contains Gibson family genealogy since before the revolution.

GLC04501.044

to her brother Joseph Humphreys

This is the first opportunity she has had to write since she left home. Her school allows letters to be written only on Saturday. She writes about her classes, instructors, and classmates. A. E. (possibly Mary's teacher) writes a message on the...

GLC04501.045

[to Joseph Humphreys]

Caffrey is ill. He discusses friends who have joined the Mexican War and voices his displeasure with the conflict. He hopes to travel to Spain someday.

GLC04501.046

to Joseph Humphreys

It is Saturday and she is finding it hard to concentrate on her studies. She hopes he will visit soon.

GLC04501.047

[to Joseph Humphreys]

Recipient inferred from content. He encourages his son to get the best education possible. He speculates on all the different occupations he could have had.

GLC04501.048

to Tobias Gibson

Gibson has gone to Louisiana to try to build his fortune. The letter discusses parenting and education at great length.

GLC04501.049

[to Sarah Gibson]

He wants Sarah to spend a year in Philadelphia and another in New York to finish her education. By the time she finishes school, the new house in Lexington and the plantation in Louisiana should be completed. Continued 2/8/1846.

GLC04501.050

to her brother Tobias Gibson

She describes her trip from New Orleans. Also discusses news of family and friends.

GLC04501.051

to her brother Tobias Gibson

A somber letter in which Martha describes her family's recent destitution. Their entire estate, houses, slaves, crops, etc., have been confiscated by the bank and Dr. Nebett. The property will be auctioned off the first of April.

GLC04501.052

to her brother Tobias Gibson

Extends an invitation for Tobias to visit. Writes news of family and friends. She adds the rather intriguing remark: "Mrs. Fishback I think has forgotten her fathers [sic] land, her Lincoln kin."

GLC04501.053

to his brother Tobias Gibson

He was unable to make the arrangements Tobias asked for because Mrs. F. Gibson was on her death bed. He discusses payment of money, crops and plans to settle near Lake Providence.

GLC04501.054

[to Joseph Humphreys]

He describes a trip to Last Island in the Gulf of Mexico and a bizarre dream in which Caffrey was transformed into a fish.

GLC04501.055

to Tobias Gibson

He discusses the health of Martha [Valentine] and plantation business. He hopes to settle Claude's accounts with Dr. Nebett. He gave Nebett 5000 bales to help payoff the debt.

GLC04501.056

to Joseph Humphreys

He describes a trip from Cincinnati to Springfield and discusses corn and wheat crops.

GLC04501.057

to Randall Gibson

A house slave has become less of a favorite and was sent down to the fields. She discusses plans to dig a ditch to provide drainage near the house.

GLC04501.058

to his brother Tobias Gibson

Gibson tries to prepare his brother for his wife's (Louisiana Gibson) death, as she is gravely ill. He also discuss failures on his plantations and the education of his children.

GLC04501.059

to his wife Louisiana B. Gibson

He writes that due to the heat and a recent dry spell, the river is not high enough to let boats pass therefore, Louisiana will not be able to join the family. The younger boys are learning the "sugar business". He has heard from Randall, who is...

GLC04501.060

to her brother Tobias Gibson

Louisiana, Tobias' wife, is ill. Ann tried to get a minister to visit Louisiana, but she refused to see him. She also discusses a man whose fiancee made him switch churches.

GLC04501.061

to Mr. Gibson

Mr. Gibson's daughter (in Lexington) is ill with either pneumonia or inflammation of the lungs. Dr. Cartwright prescribes cough drops and " bleeding, cold air, thin clothing, cold water & cooling things . . . ."

GLC04501.062

[to Tobias Gibson]

The date is inferred from the election years in which the politicians mentioned ran for office. Discusses various political figures such as William Seward, Francis P. Blair (former Free Soiler), Lewis Kossuth, James Buchanan, Daniel Webster and...

GLC04501.063

to Sarah L. Gibson

He is glad to hear that Sarah is feeling better. He suggests that she needs more recreation and exercise.

GLC04501.064

to Tobias Gibson

He is preparing for examinations and does not have time to write very often. He tells of a dream which he believes means he should learn to play the flute.

GLC04501.065