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[Lithograph of Abraham Lincoln]

Oval lithograph of a portrait of Lincoln. Printed at bottom, "Late President of the U.S. assassinated April 14, 1865."

GLC08879.01.09

[Print of pen and ink drawing of Uncle Sam]

Depicts Uncle Sam sitting on the banks of a body of water and tying an American flag to the tail of a lion wearing a crown presumably meant to symbolize the British monarchy. The lion sits on a outcropping in the water. A ship labeled "New York" is...

GLC08879.01.10

[Print of pen and ink drawing of Uncle Sam]

Depicts Uncle Sam sitting at a table holding a container with three things written on it; "Income tax bacilli, whiskey, sugar." There is a dollar sign on the folds of the tablecloth.

GLC08879.01.11

to George Nichols

Discusses investments and his financial affairs. Informs that he will invest $5000 in the Sycamore local mines and will be involved in the organization of the company. States he is currently receiving troops for muster out and final pay. Comments...

GLC03212.04

to George Nichols

Discusses the payment of his life insurance policy and asks Nichols to settle payment. Sends a check for $25 for Nichols to retain until Lillie comes up. Postscript reads, "Office hours from 10 to 2." On stationery printed "U.S. Military Asylum...

GLC03212.05

to George Nichols

Sends a draft of $100 and instructs Nichols to pay his life insurance policy with it. Informs that Lillie has a cold that is affecting her eyes so she cannot write. Everyone else is in good health. Thanks him for shipping some items. Comments on...

GLC03212.06

to George Nichols

Asks Nichols to update him on his financial obligations as he has realized he will need more money than he thought to furnish his house in Virginia. States that Lillie and Bessie are enjoying the new location. Invites him to visit during the summer...

GLC03212.07

to George Nichols

Writes about his financial transactions. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.08

to George Nichols

Writes about his financial transactions. States he will send $300 at the end of the month. Remarks that he is glad John has sold his land agreeably and states that he hopes to return to his Cambridge, Massachusetts home someday. On stationery from...

GLC03212.09

to George Nichols

Encloses a check for $300 (not present) and instructs Nichols to pay for his carriage and settle the bill. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.10

to George Nichols

Discusses the sale of two lots of land. Mentions what he offered and asks Nichols for his opinion. On stationery from the National Military Asylum, Southern Branch.

GLC03212.11

to John Burgoyne

Written by Captain Brathwait of the ship Centurion in Cape Cod Harbor. Tells Burgoyne that he has arrived with orders of General Sir William Howe for the Men of War and transports with provisions on board them to return to Rhode Island. Says he will...

GLC04764.67

to Robert Kingston

Written by Colonel Henley, former commander of Prospect Hill barracks about to be tried for a court martial for allegations of mistreatment of British troops and murder to Lieutenant Colonel Kingston, a staff officer to General John Burgoyne. This...

GLC04764.68

to David Henley

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Kingston as a staff officer to General John Burgoyne to Colonel Henley, former commander of the Prospect Hill barracks, under court martial for allegations of murder and mistreatment of British soldiers. In response to...

GLC04764.69

[Recepit for payment for escaping from the enemy and bringing two deserters]

Recepit that says Wilkins received 4 pounds, 4 shillings from Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kingston, a staff officer of General John Burgoyne, for escaping from the enemy and "bringing off two deserters."

GLC04764.70

to [David Henley]

Written by General Phillips as an officer under General John Burgoyne to Colonel Henley, former commander of the Prospect Hill barracks where many of the captured Convention troops were situated. Henley was brought before a court martial due to...

GLC04764.71

Return of the Officers of the 20th Regiment that were killed in Action & Left Widows

Written by Lieutenant Colonel Lind. Lists the death of Lieutenant Thomas Lucas, who was killed on 19 September 1777 during the battles around Saratoga. He left behind a widow.

GLC04764.72

tax stamps

Internal Revenue Proprietary 3 cent tax stamps. Printed in green with image of George Washington.

GLC00592.01

to Cornelius Vandenburgh

Communicates order from General Henry Knox for Vandenburgh to guard listed pieces of ordnance on the way to Christiana. If he is not relieved then, he is to take the ordnance to an officer at Head of Elk. Artificers will accompany the pieces in...

GLC02437.01166

to H. K. Green

After reading the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01), Andrews confirms that it is the sort of letter he would have suspected from Lee. Also reports that G.W.C. Lee was the...

GLC07081.02

to H.K. Green

Provides additional information on the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01). Andrews reports that neither Colonel John M. Wilson, the Superintendent of West Point, who was on...

GLC07081.03

to Robert Coster

Reports continued research and suggests other to contact regarding the letter from Robert E. Lee addressed to his son Boo (George Washington Custis Lee) at West Point (GLC07081.01). Andrews was possibly the George L. Andrews who taught French at...

GLC07081.04

to Richard W. Hutson

Apologizes for not writing. They had an unexpected move. General Lee put together a party to scour the Blue Ridge Mountains for military deserters. Reports that Lee chose A. P. Hill's 1st South Carolina and Richard S. Ewell's 12th of Georgia...

GLC08165.63

to Jefferson Davis

Co-signed by Hugh W. Sheffey, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Asserts the General Assembly of Virginia's decision to continue supporting Davis in the war. States that if necessary, all the resources of the Commonwealth will be used to achieve...

GLC00041.01

[Robert E. Lee Resolution adopted January 24, 1865]

Resolution of the General Assembly regarding the publication of the appointment of General Robert E. Lee to the command of the armies of the Confederate states.

GLC00041.02