18 May 1864

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Manuscript document signed

Title: Strategy to save Virginia

"The two armies are now too far apart unless we consent to give up Petersburg, and place the capital in jeopardy. If Genl Lee will fall back behind the Chickahominy, engaging the enemy so as to draw fire on him, Genl Beauregard can bring up fifteen thousand men to unite with Breckinridge and fall upon the enemy's flank ... thus rendering Grant's defeat certain and decisive ..."

GLC08899.01

2 June 1864

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Manuscript document signed

Title: Memorandum on strategy

"The forced reconnaissance of today has shown that it is not prudent, at this juncture, to send off to the North side James River, Ransom's Brigade, which constitutes over one third of the Infantry force at present available here."

GLC08899.02

21 December 1864

Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877

Letter signed

Title: to A. P. Mason

Writes to Colonel Mason about the shelling of Columbia, Tennessee and the situation of prisoners during the Tennessee Campaign: "I told him [Union General Edward Hatch] that we had no forces in the town excepting a skirmish line, that his fire has endangered his own wounded who are in the town, and that if it did not cease I should place the wounded directly under it. After this the firing ceased." Discusses his correspondence with Hatch about a prisoner exchange and his feelings that it implied that there were no Union infantry to the front of his position. Written at Headquarters near…

GLC08900

10 April 1864

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James B. McPherson

Major General Hurlbut writes to Major General McPherson, commander of the Department of the Tennessee, about military strategy and organization. Counsels against consolidating "Memphis & Vicksburgh into the 'District of the Miss. River." Outlines his concerns, maintaining that even though it will affect his command, his sole concern is "the progress of our arms." Suggests that "the colored troops in this command should be fully under the control of the commanding General and that the system by which Brig Genl Thomas is authorized to issue independent orders direct to them without…

GLC08901

December 8, 1864

Powell, L.W. (Lazarus Whitehead), 1812-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sallie A. Overton

Encloses a pass from President Abraham Lincoln allowing Sallie and her three orphaned siblings to pass the federal lines and go to a relative in Kentucky (see GLC01011.01). States that the pass was requested by Sallie's mother-in-law, Mrs. Grant Green, and her brother Fred H. Overton. Postscript states that a pass (not present) is also enclosed for a Miss Sarah E. Mallory of Louisa County Virginia, who will be accompanying them to Kentucky. Letter addressed to Overton at Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Letter written from the Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C.

GLC01011.02

March 14, 1858

Abbott, George, fl. 1851-1859

Letter signed

Title: to Harriette Story Paige

George Abbot, a State Department employee, writes to Daniel Webster's sister-in-law Harriette Paige. Abbot, who served as Webster's clerk and assisted with the publication of his orations, informs Paige that he found a proof of the dedication of the fifth volume of Webster's works with a correction by Webster. Includes a printed dedication from the fifth volume of Webster's works, intended for Paige's husband James (see GLC1946.62.02).

GLC01946.62.01

10 June 1883

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Stanley Matthews

Discusses his retirement from Chief Commander of the Army. Feels blessed that he is 63 years old and still healthy. Reviews his army services mentioning his interest in the trans-continental railroad and his command of the army west of the Mississippi after the Civil War. Comments on the perfect military record of General William Babcock Hazen, who Matthews asked about. Talks about his involvement in the Indian Recall Commission and some fighting with the Indians that occurred. Comments on a scandal involving General Hazen and describes at length Hazen's military career. Written on…

GLC04492.01

12 June 1883

Matthews, Stanley, 1824-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Washington McLean

Encloses a letter from General William T. Sherman (see GLC04492.01). Relays that the first part of the letter reviews Sherman's services in the army. States that the remainder deals with General William Babcock Hazen, of whom McLean apparently asked for an opinion of his conduct and character. In the referenced letter, Sherman highly praises Hazen.

GLC04492.02

July 16, 1859

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Replies to Fry's letter stating that he will inform him of his partners' decisions as soon as he hears from them. Comments that he is convalescent and will probably pass through Philadelphia to New York soon. Advises that if a satisfactory arrangement is made with a company for a telegraphic line from Philadelphia to New York, he will do what he can to secure Fry his desired situation.

GLC04503.02

10 July 1844

Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward P. Fry

Writes that he has just received word from his partners that a proprietor will contract to complete a telegraph line from Philadelphia to New York for $60,000 to be finished by 1 January 1845. Includes technical details about the line and how the payments will be made. Informs that he will attend to procuring and training young men to use the system if compensated. Gives Fry 20 days to accept the offered terms. Addressed to Fry in Philadelphia.

GLC04503.03

11 March 1855

Sully, Thomas, 1738-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Lanman

Discusses Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Commodore James Lawrence, and informs that it would probably be worth $300 or more. Mentions some institutions that may be interested in acquiring it, like The Academy of Fine Arts, Congress, the City Council of New York, or the Academy of National Design. Wonders if communicating the painting's availability in a Washington D.C. newspaper would be helpful.

GLC05503.01

1 May 1908

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Header Record

Title: [Presidential pardon and U.S. Army discharge pouch of George W. Peters [Decimalized]

GLC05653

11 October 1843

Shaw, James B., 1820-?

Printed document signed

Title: [Treasury warrant for $250.34 to Asa Brigham, Treasurer of the Republic of Texas]

Signed by Shaw and comptroller and countersigned by Charles Mason as auditor. Endorsed on the verso by Asa Brigham. Partially printed document appropriating money to cover the expenses of Brigham's office from funds permitted by an act dated 6 January 1843.

GLC06624.11

5 June 1854

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Miami Indians

Concerns land and annuities for the Miami Indians of Indiana. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, with the Miami leaders.

GLC08055.01

February 13, 1833

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Appalachicola Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession and removal from the Appalachicola Indians' Florida land and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by James Gadsen, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and John Blunt with the Appalachicola leaders on 11 October 1831 (and ratified on 13 February 1833).

GLC08055.02

5 December 1861

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians of the Upper Arkansas River

Concerns the cession of Arapahoe and Cheyenne land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Albert G. Boone and F.B. Culver, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and Arapahoe and Cheyenne leaders on 18 February 1861 (and proclaimed on 5 December 1861).

GLC08055.03

20 May 1836

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chiefs of the Swan Creek and Black River Bands of the Chippewa Nation

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 9 May 1836 (and ratified on 20 May 1836).

GLC08055.04

2 July 1838

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Nation of Indians

Concerns the cession Michigan land owned by the Saganaw tribe of the Chippewa nation, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Treaty arranged by Henry R. Schoolcraft, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 14 January 1837 (and ratified on 2 July 1838).

GLC08055.05

2 March 1839

Pamphlet

Title: Supplementary Article to the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Chiefs of Saganaw

Stipulates the sale of forty acres of land owned by the Saganaw tribe of the Chippewa nation. Authorized by President Martin Van Buren. Concluded on 7 February 1837 and ratified on 2 July 1838.

GLC08055.06

7 April 1848

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi and Lake Superior

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James K. Polk. Treaty arranged by Isaac A. Verplank and Henry M. Rice, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 2 August 1847 (and ratified on 7 April 1848).

GLC08055.07

7 April 1855

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Mississippi Chippewa Indians

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 22 February 1855 (and ratified on 7 April 1855).

GLC08055.08

2 August 1855

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewa Indians

Concerns the cession of Chippewa fishing rights at the Falls of St. Mary's and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Franklin Pierce. Treaty arranged by George W. Manypenny and Henry C. Gilbert, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders. Ratified on 24 April 1856.

GLC08055.09

19 March 1863

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chippewas of the Mississippi and the Pillage and Lake Winibigoshish Bands of Chipewa Indians in Minnesota

Concerns the cession of reservation land in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by William P. Dole, Commissioner on the part of the United States, Clark W. Thompson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs of the Northernsuperintendency, Henry M. Rice, and the Chippewa leaders on 11 March 1863 (and ratified on 19 March 1863).

GLC08055.10

5 May 1864

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Red Lake and Pembina Bands of Chippewas

Concerns the cession of Chippewa land in Minnesota and the Dakota Territory, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Abraham Lincoln. Treaty arranged by Alexander Ramsey and Ashley C. Morrill, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 2 October 1863 (and ratified on 5 May 1864). Includes a supplement concluded on 12 April 1864 and ratified on 25 April 1864.

GLC08055.11

5 May 1866

Pamphlet

Title: Treaty Between the United States of America and the Boise Fort Band of Chippewa Indians

Concerns the cession of Chippewa reservation land near Lake Vermillion in Minnesota, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by Dennis N. Cooley and E.E.L. Taylor, Commissioners on the part of the United States, and the Chippewa leaders on 7 April 1866 (and ratified on 5 May 1864).

GLC08055.12