16 October 1897

Fessenden, Francis, 1839-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dangerfield

Transmits a note written by his father, Senator William Pitt Fessenden. Relates that it is the only letter he has with William's full signature, as William signed many personal letters with initials.

GLC03481.24

8 May 1906

Wainwright, Jonathan Mayhew, 1864-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Oliver K. Hand, esq.

Informs Hand "you have doubtless noticed that the Senate before adjournment also passed the Hook Mountain bill, and that all it needs now is the Governor's approval, which I have no doubt it will receive." Recipient inferred from GLC03481.27.

GLC03481.25

16 May 1915

Bartholdt, Richard, 1855-1932

Typed letter signed

Title: to Fred Goetz

Accepts Goetz's invitation to address Goetz's (unspecified) National Society 9 June 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. Bartholdt, who was asked to present on the topic of personal liberty, charges Goetz $100. Possibly written to Fred Goetz, a notorious organized crime participant in the early twentieth century. Typed on House of Representative's stationery.

GLC03481.26

8 October 1864

Woolston, Charles, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin A. Woolston

Writes to his father in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania that he is well and reports that he enlisted in the third Pennsylvania Cavalry yesterday but was rejected as of yet. States that he left his clothes in the receiving office to be picked up within the week. Writes that when he gets paid, he will send it home by express. Informs that he brought a gold lever watch but remarks that there are a lot of pickpockets. Written from Camp Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

GLC03523.26.01

16 November 1864

Woolston, Charles, fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin A. Woolston

Writes to his father in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, that his regiment is at City Point, Virginia where he will be going soon to meet them. Says they have plenty to eat and can do what they want so he is in no hurry to go. Reports visiting the cemetery at Fairfax where General George B. McClellan fought in 1861. States that Confederate General Garnett was killed here. Says the men were all buried respectably in marked graves. Lists some purchases he has made, a gold pen, rubber suspenders, a pocket glass, etc. Written from Camp Distribution near Alexandria, Virginia.

GLC03523.26.02

1783

Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795

Book signed

Title: Observations on Some Parts of the Answer of Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton's Narrative

And An Answer to that Part of the Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton ... First editions, bound together. Two folding tables. Inscribed, "Sir Henry Clinton's Complements/Lord Brundenell."

GLC09026

14 October 1812

Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839

Letter signed

Title: to Major General Henry Dearborn

Report of the U.S. defeat at Queenstown. " ...as I stand prominently responsible for some of these consequences, I beg leave to explain to you...and through you, to my Country, the situation and circumstances in which I have had to act...I shall cheerfully submit my self to the judgement of my country..."

GLC09027

1803-1857

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection related to U.S. Marshal Watson Freeman] [Decimalized .01-.36]

Freeman was responsible for the arrest of fugitive slave Anthony Burns in Boston 1854. With 29 receipts and related documents.

GLC09028

18 September 1779

Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809

Manuscript document

Title: to Doonyontat, Principal Chief of the Wyandots (Huron Indians)

Speech by Maghingwee Keeshuch [Daniel Brodhead] to the Huron Indians demanding that they cease attacks against American settlers and troops, and that they aid in the Revolution against the British, "casting off that bad father the King of Britain over the great lake." Alternately conciliatory and threatening, he warns them of the potential consequences should they refuse to obey: "though I love peace and could wish to save the lives of my country men of this island I am not afraid of war."

GLC09029

19 June 1780

Habersham, John, 1754-1799

Autograph document

Title: [Terms granted to the Tory merchants of Savannah by the besieging American forces]

As aid to General Anthony Wayne. "The Merchants, not owing allegiance to the State, will be permitted to remain a reasonable time to dispose of their goods and settle their concerns ... The inhabitants shall be protected in their Persons and Property until the Determination of the Civil authority is know..." With manuscript endorsement of Wayne confirming the message and allowing the merchants six months' time.

GLC09030

31 October 1780

Reed, Governor Joseph, fl. 1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Anthony Wayne

"The raising a Sum of hard Money is ... indespensably necessary not only for the recruiting Service but the Pay of the Army & Support of our Prisoners on Long Island." Describes the bickerings of the assembly, and an empty treasury amidst abundance.

GLC09031

1 November 1777

Boardman, Andrew, fl. 1777

Autograph document signed

Title: [Call to assemble]

Requires Constable Richard Hunnewell, of Cambridge, Mass., to "warn all the Inhabitants ... qualified to vote in Town affairs to assemble at the Court house ... to consider & determine what measures are proper to be taken in order to prevent the British officers, lately taken by General Gates, from having the Range of this Town, as it has been represented to the selectmen ... that such a Plan is in Contemplation ..." With Autograph document signed by Hunnewell noting he completed the above order.

GLC09032

30 March 1865

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General George Meade

"Would not the trains be in a better position and nearer the troops if they were west of the Vaughan road and between here and Hatcher's Run than where they are? Do you know of any troops between where my Hd Qrs are and Stony Creek station? I have but about 210 men at Hd Qrs and half of them are orderlies."

GLC09036

17 February 1868

Manuscript document signed

Title: to H. B. Anthony

"The undersigned request that a meeting of republican Senators be called for to consider pending political questions." Relating to impeachment proceedings of President Andrew Johnson, signed by W. P. Fessenden and 28 other Senators.

GLC09037

November 4, 1863

Fuller, Josiah C., 1827-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

He describes the troop's movement between Marenten Junction and Falmouth and changes in leadership. He charges her for expecting his brothers to take care of her when she can take care of herself. He describes camp food. Letter is cross-written.

GLC00653.06.02

June 5, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

GLC00653.10.06

June 7, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He is anxious to take the right classes and pass his exam to prove his worthiness to receive a good commission. He recognizes that his family at home is opposed "to my joining a negro regiment," but is anxious to serve his country. He has ordered a life insurance policy.

GLC00653.10.07

July 19, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joel

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He describes his efforts to follow orders even in adverse conditions. He includes a copy of an order from Captain Nicodemus. He has been transferred several times, and complies in hopes for promotion. He remarks on the calvary's "reputation for courage and determination." Took three rebels captive, and found a stray valuable horse.

GLC00653.10.08

July 20, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He reports his past military activity. He met the victorious army at Frederick returning from Gettysburg. "The failure to capture or drown a large portion of Lee's army has been I think a real & serious disaster to the country." He expresses concern for her son Charlie.

GLC00653.10.09

July 29, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He expresses disappointment in her son, Charlie, for enlisting and not following the wishes of his mother.

GLC00653.10.10

September 7, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He encourages his sister to influence her son, Charlie, to make the right decisions about fighting. He promises to care for her.

GLC00653.10.11

September 16, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He defends Charlie's enlistment and takes partial responsibility for him, but criticizes Charlie's propensity for rich living.

GLC00653.10.12

19 June 1861

Washington, John A., 1821-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ned Turner

Lt. Colonel Washington, George Washington's great-grandnephew and aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee, discusses Lee's recent promotion, Union general Benjamin Franklin Butler and the recent Battle of Big Bethel, and Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston's evacuation of Harpers Ferry (Virginia). He begins by reviewing various business matters relating to Waveland, his plantation in Fauquier County, Virginia. Washington later mentions that one of his enslaved people had run away from Mount Vernon, and is now with Union forces.

GLC02953.01

circa 1861

Printed document

Title: [Poem praising John Augustine Washington]

Written in praise of Washington, who died 13 September 1861. States "No soldier of fortune, no seeker or pelf, No lover of glory and fame; But simply a man who was true to himself, The home where he'd dwelt and his name..."

GLC02953.02

9 August 1862

Morgan, George Washington, 1820-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Johnson

Discusses Union victory by De Courcy's brigade on 6 August 1862. "It is rumored that Kentucky is to be invaded." Written to Johnson as Military Governor of Tennessee.

GLC05045.01