1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Folks at home

School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.

GLC02167.41

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.

GLC02167.42

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

They may go to Beaufort. But some say they will join the army of the Potomac. He is glad to leave Jacksonville. He has nothing else to write.

GLC02167.43

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.

GLC02167.44

1861-1866

Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Sue Johnston

He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.

GLC02167.45

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

1856

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings in the Senate of the United States May 9, 12, 13, and 14, 1856, on the Iowa Land Bill, making a grant of lands to the State of Iowa, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of railroads in said state

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Begins with an introduction by Iowa Senator George Wallace Jones. Offers an account of the Senate debate on the passage of the Iowa land bill.

GLC01265.06

1860

Voorhees, Daniel Wolsey, 1827-1897

Pamphlet

Title: The American citizen

Published by R.H. Simpson & Co. in Terre Haute, Indiana. A signature, "Jas. H. Williams" is inscribed on the lower center of the front cover. An address delivered before the Jefferson and Washington societies of the University of Virginia. Argues that as members of a governing race (Anglo-Saxon race), the audience has a responsibility to preserve the constitutional liberty established by the founding fathers.

GLC01265.08

April 1807

Smith, Philander, 1764-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jedediah Smith

Informs his brother in Massachusetts that their brother Philetus has died of an inflammatory illness. Comments on family members and his finances. Says he has withdrawn from public life for he is tired of the ignorance of both Democrats and Federalists. Discusses Aaron Burr's conspiracy and states that General James Wilkinson has denounced Burr as a traitor. Describes in detail Burr's attempted West Florida expedition and the subsequent capture of Burr. States that most inhabitants in the area feel the victory over Burr was overblown by the government. Indicates that he was foreman of…

GLC04601.03

28 May 1865

Boyd, H., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. S. Prescott

States that in accordance with the surrender terms entered into between Confederate General E. K. Smith and Union General Edward R. S. Canby at New Orleans on 26 May 1865, the Confederate front line troops will not enter into any hostilities against the United States. Indicates that full orders will follow in a few days. Addressed to Prescott as Captain, Commander of Outpost, Washington.

GLC05987.09.03

1856

Kelley, William D., 1814-1890

Pamphlet

Title: An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856

Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free states", "slave states", and coveted territories.

GLC01265.05

circa 1863-1864

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

Pamphlet

Title: Prophecy and fulfillment

A printed speech of A.H. Stephens delivered November 4 1860 opposing secession. Also includes an address by E.W. Gantt in favor of reuniting the states, delivered October 7, 1863. Published between 1863 and 1864.

GLC01265.07

1861

Merrick, R.T., fl. 1859-1860

Pamphlet

Title: Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861

Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and uncompromising spirit of the abolitionists of the North." Criticizes the Republican party, particularly Abraham Lincoln by stating that " they are ready to maintain the integrity of a party platform at the expense of the integrity of the Union."

GLC01265.09

circa 1861

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Pamphlet

Title: How the South Rejected Compromise in the Peace Conference of 1861

Published by the Loyal Publication Society. Number 37 in a series. The contents of the pamphlet come form the notes of a member of the Loyal Publication Society. Includes a brief historical introduction to the Peace Conference of February 1861. Also includes a preamble to the Peace Conference Convention submitted by Mr. Tuck of New Hampshire. The Peace Conference,upon the invitation of the state of Virginia, brought delegates from both Union and Confederate states together in an attempt to prevent war.

GLC01265.10

1863

Drisler, H., fl. 1862-1863

Pamphlet

Title: A reply to the "Bible View of Slavery, by J.H. Hopkins, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Vermont"

One article written by H. Drisler dated 1863. Opposes and criticizes the essay written by Bishop Hopkins entitled "Bible View of Slavery", which claims that the Bible "authorized" slavery. Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 39 in a series.

GLC01265.11