circa 1860

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Relations of states. Speech of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, delivered in the Senate of the United States, May 7th, 1860, on the resolutions submitted by him on 1st of March, 1860.

The resolutions submitted and discussed reaffirmed the legality of slavery and states' rights, championed the doctrine of popular sovereignty, and called for faithful observance of fugitive slave laws, among other things. Offers a constitutional and legal history in defense of the resolutions. Printed by John Murphy & Co.

GLC08477

13 May 1861

Carey, John, 1792-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. C. Worth

Discussing the Civil War, Ohio Representative Carey states "We know not (& you only know) what moment the conflict of arms will commence But whenever the time arrives & soon it must- The conflict will be dredful ... But sir I would not yield one vital principal of the government, to save us from all the horror that I have hinted at." Discusses the possible effects of war and strategies for defeating the South.

GLC08478

circa 1861

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, delivered in the United States Senate, on the 10th day of January, 1861, upon the message of the President of the United States, on the condition of things in South Carolina.

Speaking a few weeks after South Carolina seceded and a month before he would be elected of the Confederacy, Davis argues that the Union cannot be maintained by force. Printed by John Murphy & Co.

GLC08479

1862

Fox, Oscar C., 1830-1892

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Civil War memoirs of Captain Oscar Fox of the 76th New York Volunteers]

Incomplete manuscript of Fox's memoirs. Chronicles his time in the Union Army from when he joined "Balcom's 'six-foot company" in Binghamton, New York in September 1861until the Battle of Cedar Mountain in August 1862. He was wounded later that month.

GLC08480

1864

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

Document

Title: [Union Party 1864 presidential election ticket for Ohio]

Lists Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. Also lists electors for the state. Printed in blue with orange emblematic image of an eagle and flags. A patriotic emblem, "Rally 'round the Flag, Boys! Rally once again!" is printed on verso.

GLC08481

1861 ca.

Header Record

Title: Six Civil War patriotic covers

GLC08482

1862-1865

Header Record

Title: Letters regarding emancipation of slaves, the 1864 election, and Abraham Lincoln's assassination [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC08483

1861 ca.

Header Record

Title: Three Civil War patriotic covers: Lincoln & cabinet, Scott & McClellan

GLC08484

1861 ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Jefferson Davis, standing (republished Anthony from Brady)

Half-length portrait of Jefferson Davis posed standing.

GLC08485

18 November 1861

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: President's message

Address to the Confederate Congress regarding the progress of the war, Southern production, international relations and the Trent Affair. Celebrates Southern success on the battlefield, proclaims Southern independence permanent and unstoppable, states production or war materiel is increasing. Attacks the North for violating international laws in various ways, most importantly by arresting two Confederate ambassadors aboard a British ship. These arrests would set off the Trent Affair, named after the boat that captured the diplomats. The British were just as upset as the Confederates over…

GLC08486

11 March 1862

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: [Message of the President from Jefferson Davis to the Speaker of the Confederate House of Representatives]

Sends reports on the fall of Fort Donelson, which are "incomplete and unsatisfactory." The reports, which also include commentary on the Battle of Dover, were written by Brigadier General Gideon J. Pillow on 18 February 1862, Brigadier General John B. Floyd on 27 February 1862, Colonel G.C. Wharton on 22 February 1862, and Commander John McClausland on 23 February 1862. Pillow's report is the most substantial.

GLC08487

January 12, 1863

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Pamphlet

Title: [Message of the President from Jefferson Davis to the Confederate Congress]

Annual message in which Davis discusses the state of the war. Comments on the simultaneous advance by Federal troops on two fronts and assures Congress that the Confederate armies will repulse them. Mentions the reasons for the Civil War, arguing that they date back to the Articles of Confederation.

GLC08488

1862

Provisional Congress of the Confederate States

Pamphlet

Title: Acts and Resolutions of the Fourth Session of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States, Held at Richmond, Va.

Printed by Tyler, Wise, Allegro and Smith. Listing of acts and resolutions No. 292-413 passed by the Confederate Congress in its fourth session. Contains 106 pages of acts and resolutions and a 19 page index. Glued yellow paper binding.

GLC08489

1861/11/23

Cowley, S. A., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: Confederate soldier's letter on patriotic stationery

Transcript available. On color printed Confederate flag letterhead, "No foe shall conquer Dixie."

GLC08490

13 September 1864

Sale, John B., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Writes to Confederate General Bragg just after the fall of Atlanta about Union General William T. Sherman's and Confederate General John Bell Hood's 10 day armistice. "Sherman & Hood's 10 days Armistice is troubling the public mind hereabout." Mentions the absentee officers and soldiers and states that though some are sick and wounded, many are not. Asks what Bragg thinks Sherman's course will be. Informs that Sherman "has utterly demolished the Macon road out from Atlanta, ... showing thereby no intention of advancing further in that direction ... If Canby & Sherman could meet…

GLC08491

1862/06/11

Newspaper

Title: Christian banner. [Vol. I, no. 6 (June 11, 1862)]

Pro-slavery newspaper, vol. 1 no. 6. Misdated June 11 but actually 14th, as noted inside newspaper. Anti-secessionist newspaper speaks of disloyal slaves now fighting against the survival of Virginia. There are also articles that argue that in fighting the federal government, Virginia is loosing slavery without compensation. Lists predictions of what will happen if secession fighting continues.

GLC08493

21 November 1862

Hershman, J.T., fl. 1862

Newspaper

Title: Camden confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 4 (November 21, 1862)]

Schedule of the South Carolina Railroad. Proclamation of Governor Francis Wilkinson Pickens, including 10 resolutions ordering all "white residents" to be put under arms in a militia immediately and the draft of all men ages 18 to 45. Asked to be printed twice in the newspapers. Letter to the editor is glad that the patrol system has been kept up without compulsion. Description of the reception and burial of General J. B. Villepigue, his staff, and 10 privates in Camden. Also two short articles: one on the death of Lieutenant Edward P. Niles and another on the body of Lieutenant H. M.…

GLC08494

1861

Confederate States of America

Pamphlet

Title: Provisional and Permanent Constitutions, Together with the Acts and Resolutions of the First Session of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States

Printed and bound by Shorter & Reid. Pages 3-31 contains the Constitution of the Provisional Government of the Confederate States of America, divided into 7 articles. Pages 32-139 contains Acts and Resolutions of the First Session of the Provisional Congress, divided into 101 acts and resolutions. Index on pages 141-160.

GLC08495

June 1861

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Header Record

Title: Southern cultivator [with subscription letter 1/23/1861 and envelope]

Magazine vol. 19, no. 6, with ALS to William Birnie, 1/23/1863 with Confederate envelope.

GLC08496

circa 1780

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph document

Title: [Notes from the Pennsylvania Executive Council regarding pardons, appointments, and appropriations of funds].

Wayne notes that on 6 January 1780, the Executive Council pardoned William Cassidy and Peter Swope, both of whom were "convicted of high treason--on condition that he serve as a soldier during the present war in one of the regiments of this State..." Wayne terms the declaration of the Council "A dangerous president [sic--precedent]...of fatal consequences." Also notes the appointment of a judge who took office while failing to resign as a member of the House of Representatives. Mentions disparagingly the appropriations of scalping rewards and other questionable payments. Concludes with entry…

GLC08497

1864

Header Record

Title: Election of 1864 Union party ballots [Decimalized .01-.05]

GLC08498

1860 circa

Object

Title: Lincoln and Hamlin election 1860 campaign tokens [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC08499

1828-1865

Header Record

Title: Presidential items Fremont and Jackson; Lincoln mourning ribbon [decimalized]

GLC08500

1828

Lee, Henry, 1787-1837

Pamphlet

Title: A Vindication of the character and public services of Andrew Jackson.

(title continues) In reply to the Richmond Address, signed by Chapman Johnson, and to other electioneering calumnies. Written during the Presidential campaign of 1828. Asserting that "no man has rendered more important services to his country, than Andrew Jackson." Defends Jackson against various opponents and assertions, and calls the attacks on him "prodigious errors." Title page notes that the pamphlet is attributed to Henry Lee, though at the end of the pamphlet the name signed is simply "Jefferson." Originally published in the Nashville Republican. Printed by True and Greene.…

GLC08500.01

1856

Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890

Pamphlet

Title: Fremont songs for the people, original and select. Compiled by Thomas Drew...

Presidential election of 1856. Published by John P. Jewett and Co. With woodcut of Fremont on the titlepage. Stained.

GLC08500.02