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Special Orders No. 1
2 January 1867
Hartsuff, George L., 1830-1874
Special Orders, No. 1. Assigned command of the Sib-District of the Rio Grande. Docket indicates mileage paid from New Orleans, Louisiana to Galveston, Texas.
GLC03614.02.12
[Reynolds to take command of the sub-district of the Rio Grande]
8 January 1867
Potwin, George C., fl. 1867
Orders Major General J.J. Reynolds to take command of the "Sub-District of the Rio Grande, relieving Bv't Brigadier Lewis G. Brown, Col. 177th U. S. C. Troops."
GLC03614.02.13
to Joseph J. Reynolds
24 June 1875
Schures, H.B., fl. 1875
He jokes that Reynolds must be in a healthy climate judging by the weight of the ladies. He also discusses various improvements to the city including a railroad and a penitentiary.
GLC03614.02.16
to Edwin D. Morgan
4 January 1864
Peyster, John Watts de, 1821-1907
Encloses an address he delivered in Vermont on secession in Switzerland (not present) and asks Morgan to read it as an example for the United States. Writes, "I sincerely hope that you will do me the honor to read it in as much as the treatment and...
GLC03615
[Song sheets pertaining to the death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth] [decimalized]
circa 1861
Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861
Includes 9 song sheets plus print on small card in one folder. Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, was commander of the 11th New York Infantry, a unit of Zouaves from the New York City Fire Department. He was killed on 24...
GLC03617
[Glossy photocard of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth]
Colored picture card of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, wearing his uniform. Two crossed American flags grace the background along with two bayonetted rifles. Underneath the picture of Ellsworth is an image of a sword and olive branch crossing. Also...
GLC03617.01
Ellsworth Avengers
Published and printed by A.W. Auner at 45 North 9th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was sung to the melody of "Annie Lisle." It is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a...
GLC03617.02
Assassination of Ellsworth, at Alexandria, Va., May 24th, 1861
Published and printed by A.W. Auner at 110 North 10th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The song was sung to the melody of "California Brothers." The song has seven stanzas of verse. Last stanza says: "Then a curse be on the traitor's name...
GLC03617.03
Hudson, A.L., fl. 1861
Published by Charles Magnus, 12 Frankfort Street, New York. Top third of the sheet consists of a colored image of the Marshall House, the hotel where Ellsworth was shot, and an image of Ellsworth being shot by innkeeper James W. Jackson. Bottom two...
GLC03617.04
In Memory of Col. Ellsworth, of N.Y. Fire Zouaves, Assassinated, May 24th 1861
Published by H. De Marson at 54 Chatham Street in New York. Hand-colored song sheet with draped American flags flowing down the sides. At the bottom left corner is an image of a Zouave and at the bottom right corner is the image of a slave dressed in...
GLC03617.05
Death of Colonel Ellsworth
Gay, James D., fl. 1861-1879
Composed by Gay and published and printed by J.H. Johnson at No. 7 North Tenth Street in Philadelphia. Upper left corner has image of Ellsworth standing on a Confederate flag while an American flag is draped behind him. Caption of the image says...
GLC03617.06
Song on the death of Col. Ellsworth, the gallant Zouave
1861
Published by J. Magee at 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed on lined paper. Image of Ellsworth falling backward as he was shot at the top of the page. He is grasping the Confederate flag while another soldier returns fire with a rifle over...
GLC03617.07
A Voice from Ellsworth
Dedicated to the New-York Fire-Zouaves. Published by H. De Marsan at 54 Chatham Street, New York. Has same image of flags drapping the sides as well as an image of a Zouave and a black slave that is at GLC03617.05, except this version is not hand...
GLC03617.08
On the Death of Col. Ellsworth
Published by J. Magee at 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Image at the top is same as image at GLC03617.07. Depicits Ellsworth falling backward as he was shot. He is grasping the Confederate flag while another soldier returns fire with a rifle over...
GLC03617.09
Ellsworth's Avengers
Published by J. Wrigley at 27 Chatham Street in New York. Marked No. 844 at the top. Sung to the tune of "Annie Lisle." That song is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a young maiden, by...
GLC03617.10
to Mary Williams
31 July 1864
Williams, George W., fl. 1864
Williams, a Union soldier, informs his sister that he was taken prisoner during the Battle of the Crater by Confederate forces the previous day. Relates that he was not wounded, and is in excellent health. Instructs Mary to write to Mrs. L. F. Hand...
GLC03618
Approx. 35 Civil War Items, including two David Porter [decimalized]
1861-1865 ca.
GLC03619
Various Civil War documents [Decimalized .01-.15]
1862-1899
Includes an address from The New England Women's Auxiliary Association encouraging women to assist in the efforts of the United States Sanitary Commission. Contains various letters, printed song sheets, and one military document regarding the War.
GLC03619.01
We've a million in the field.
circa 1862
Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864
Published in New York City by Stephen T. Gordon. This song, written by Foster in 1862, includes three verses and a chorus. Contains a color print depicting three Union soldiers facing a river. (Refer to GLC03619.01.06 for another print of this...
GLC03619.01.02
Hurrah for the Union Flag.
1863
Williams, Thomas, fl. 1827-1863
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song contains fourteen verses and a chorus. Includes a color print depicting Union soldiers and two women, possibly symbols of liberty, surrounded by the American flag.
GLC03619.01.03
[to a former Civil War Colonel]
February 2, 1899
Allen, Benjamin F., fl. 1864-1899
Allen updates a Colonel, whose name is not specified, whom he previously served under regarding his post-war activities. Reports that he worked as a school teacher in Texas before his ill health required him to move to the National Soldier's Home in...
GLC03619.01.04
Was my brother in the battle?
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song, written by Foster in 1862, includes three verses and a chorus. Contains a color illustration depicting a woman holding a bouquet flowers. (Refer to GLC03619.01.08 for another print of this...
GLC03619.01.05
Published in New York City by Stephen T. Gordon. Contains a color print depicting a Union volunteer camp, published by Charles Magnus in New York City. This song, written in 1862 by Foster, contains four verses and one chorus. (Refer to GLC03619...
GLC03619.01.06
Oh, Susanna.
circa 1863
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song, written by Foster in 1848, includes four verses and a chorus. Contains a color print depicting a young man playing a banjo.
GLC03619.01.07
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song, written by Foster in 1862, includes three verses and a chorus. Contains a color print of Union soldiers active in battle. (Refer to GLC03619.01.05 for another print of this song).
GLC03619.01.08
That's what's the matter.
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. This song, written by Foster in 1862, includes five verses and a chorus. Contains a color print depicting a man in formal attire standing in front of a landscape backdrop.
GLC03619.01.09
She was all the world to me.
circa 1864
Text originally printed in New York City by Horace Waters. Lyrics written by a Dr. Duffy. Music written in 1864 by Foster. Contains a color print, published by Charles Magnus, depicting a small girl holding a caged bird.
GLC03619.01.10
How are you green-backs?
Pond, William, 1824-1885
Published in New York City by Charles Magnus. Pond wrote the lyrics for this seven-verse song. Includes a color print depicting a printing press.
GLC03619.01.11
[Certificate for membership in the Loyal League of Union Citizens]
March 14, 1863
Curdy, Richard M., fl. 1863
Signed by Curdy as Chairman of the Executive Committee and [Crosper?] Westmore as Secretary of the League, admitting David B. Scott as a member.
GLC03619.01.13
[Copy of a letter to President Abraham Lincoln regarding colonization of the Isthmus of Chiriqui]
An unknown author informs Lincoln of the problems of colonizing Africans and African Americans on the Isthmus of Chiriqui (in what is now Panama). States that colonization alone will not solve the racial prejudices existing both in the United States...
GLC03619.01.14
We, the undersigned, Non-Commissioned Officers of the non-com. staff of the 186th Regt. O.V.I. do hereby ackonwledge to have received of Sr. A.B. France, Adjutant of the 186th Regt. O.V.I. the several articles of Clothing
April 1865
France, A.B., fl. 1865
Signed by A.B. France as Adjutant General of the 186th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteers Infantry. Signed by soldiers Daniel B. McCully and Smith Egbert. Signed by W. L. Patterson as a witness. Clothing order was for trousers, a blouse, and bootees...
GLC03619.01.15
[Group of 21 Civil War letters, documents, and envelopes] [Decimalized]
1861-1865
Includes lists of supplies, President Jefferson Davis's message, prints of General Halleck, blank enlistment papers, provost marshal and quartermaster papers, military issues receipts, envelopes, and cards.
GLC03619.02
[Bill of sale for seventeen bales of cotton]
January 11, 1861
Hill & Dorion, fl. 1861
Partially printed bill for cotton sold to Taber & Kimball for the account of Major John H. Bills. Bills was a founder of Bolivar, Tennessee. Taber & Kimball, a cotton brokerage in Memphis, was owned by northerners.
GLC03619.02.01
[Message from Confederate President Jefferson Davis]
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Asks the Confederate Congress for an appropriation of one million dollars, "to be expended for floating defence on the Western Rivers" and the authority to appoint steamboat men for the necessary service.
GLC03619.02.02
[Print of Major General Henry W. Halleck]
Magee, J., fl. 1861
Engraving of Halleck standing in uniform. Done by J. Magee, 3126 Chesnut St, Philadelphia, 1861. Same image as GLC03619.02.04.
GLC03619.02.03
Engraving of Halleck standing in uniform. Done by J. Magee, 3126 Chesnut St, Philadelphia, 1861. Same image as GLC03619.02.03.
GLC03619.02.04
[United States surgeon's affidavit]
Blank Civil War affidavit used to certify injuries sustained by incapacitated U.S. soldiers.
GLC03619.02.07
[Receipt of horse]
December 26, 1862
Stephani, Charles, fl. 1862
Indicates he received "One brown mare branded U.S. saddle & bridle" from Major John H. Bills on 24 December 1862. Stephani signs as "Provost Marshal." Docketed twice. Bills was a founder of Bolivar, Tennessee.
GLC03619.02.08
to Lawrence Dooly
January 13, 1863
Topping & Freeman, fl. 1863
Sends $71.34 (not included) and Dooly's military discharge to him in Athens, Ohio. Sent on stationery of the "General Military Collecting Agency." Dooly was a sergeant in the 63rd Ohio Infantry.
GLC03619.02.09
[Receipt of ordnance stores]
1 January 1864
Cochran, Alexander, fl. 1820-1864
Partially printed receipt for ordnance issued to Lieutenant Adolphus B. Frame from Captain Alex Cochran of the 116th Ohio Infantry Regiment. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Received at Sleepy Creek, West Virginia. Envelope...
GLC03619.02.10
[Army of the Potomac military pass]
5 November 1863
Patrick, Marsena R., 1811-1888
Partially printed pass of the Provost Marshal General's Office that gives C.C. Bray, citizen clerk, permission to pass from "Headquarters to within the lines" for the Quarter Masters Department. Expires at the end of the month. Issued by command of...
GLC03619.02.11
List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, transferred
20 April 1865
Walker, Ezra L., 1839-?
Partially printed document listing items transferred by "Lieut. E.L. Walker Regt Quartermaster United States Army to, Lieut AB Frame," both of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
GLC03619.02.12
Quarterly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage received and issued at Cleveland Town
30 April 1865
Frame, Adolphus B., 1840-?
Account for the month of April for items received and issued by Adjutant Frame of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
GLC03619.02.13
Great Sale of Government Clothing
15 August 1867
Rogers, John F., fl. 1867
Advertises a public auction of army-issue clothing on 3 September 1867 by order of Quartermaster General Rogers. With some calculations on the verso.
GLC03619.02.14
[Card depicting the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment's bald eagle, "Old Abe"]
1881
Gibson, Ella E., fl. 1881
With the story of "Old Abe" on the verso. The live eagle reportedly was brought on all the regiment's marches during its first three years. Gibson gives the "true history": Abe was captured by an Indian in 1861 and presented to an officer. In 1864...
GLC03619.02.17
[Card of E.C. Cook]
1887-1898
Identifies Cook as Commander of the Phil Sheridan Post in Oak Park Illinois, which existed from 1887-1898. The card has a color medal insignia, with a flag and eagle.
GLC03619.02.18
Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores Received, Issued, and Remaining on Hand
March 31, 1864
Partially printed return for Company I, 116th Infantry Regiment of Ohio for the first quarter of 1864. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Frame was then a 1st Lieutenant in the regiment. Tri-folded.
GLC03619.02.19
[Civil War Patriotic Postal Cover]
Depicts a woman sitting by the shore beside a shield with the American flag, a bushel of wheat, a sack of coins and a quiver with an ax in it. There is a ship visible in the ocean. In color. Envelope is not used.
GLC03619.02.20
Depicts a woman draped in a sheet with stars on it and holding a flag. An eagle sits beside her. Underneath it reads: "Our Union and Our Laws we must maintain And drive foul treason from our land again." Envelope is not used.
GLC03619.02.21
[Virginia state documents]
1863-1864
Various
One bound volume that includes messages by and reports to Governors John Letcher and William Smith. From a variety of departments including: messages of the Governor, report of the board of visitors of the Virginia Military Institute, report...
GLC03620
to William Tudor
21 August 1818
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Adams argues repeatedly from James Otis's work concerning Parliament's attempt to exercise control of the American colonies. He concludes with the statement "[t]hat Parliment had not Authority over America in any case Whatever."
GLC03625
to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery
31 August 1815
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."
GLC03626
to George H. Thomas
January 17, 1862
Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898
Orders Thomas to pursue and defeat General Felix Zollicoffer's forces, located on the north side of the Cumberland River in Kentucky. Also discusses road improvements, communication, and rations. The note at bottom, written and initialed by Buell...
GLC03628
to unknown
1 April 1851
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
Chase writes to an unknown recipient, apparently the editor of a weekly Ohio newspaper, the "Democratic Standard." Chase remarks that the recipient excerpted his letters for publication in the paper, and suggests several edits, including reducing...
GLC03629
The American Crisis. Let God, and the world judge between Us [Lexington]
01 May 1775
Hartford, Ct. Eben Watson. propaganda inspired by the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
GLC03630
to Mr. Denison
3 March 1863
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to a Mr. Denison. Sends along a letter (not included here) in relation to the "Frank Mumford," "a steamer we captured alone & now lease out until she can be brought before a court." Cryptically says "I wish to let her...
GLC03631
to McKinstry Griffith
22 September 1839
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Writing as a cadet at West Point, Grant offers self-consciously romantic comments to his cousin about the Hudson Highlands. He also complains about "a few of the drawbacks," such as insufficient blankets and money, difficult lessons, the lack of...
GLC03632
to James Birdseye McPherson
5 July 1863
Written near Vicksburg, Mississippi at Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee. Grant, Commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee, writes to General McPherson, commanding the 17th Corps one day after Vicksburg was seized by the...
GLC03633
to Nathan Appleton
7 January 1881
Former President Grant replies to a letter received 27 December 1880 from Boston lawyer Nathan Appleton. States that all investments in the construction of the Panama Canal under European management will be "sunk without any return to the investors...
GLC03635
to Thomas Hancock
January 14, 1761
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Hancock writes to his uncle. He mentions people he has met in London, as well as the death of Admiral Edward Boscawen before they had a chance to meet. He asks to be allowed to stay to see the coronation of George III. Hancock reports a rumor that...
GLC03637
A New map of Virginia, Pennsylvania....[with book:] A Topographical description
1778
Hutchins, Thomas, 1730-1789
First edition, second issue. One of the most important early geographical descriptions of the West. Graff 2029, Howes H846. Accompanied by book. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution. Ex-Newberry Library. The map on light...
GLC03638
A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers...
"A Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, Comprehending the Rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, ect. The Climate, Soil and Produce, Whether Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral...
GLC03638.01
to William Short
24 November 1791
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Secretary of State Jefferson writes to Short, charge d'affaires to France. Short was in Europe negotiating a commercial treaty with France and handling details of a Dutch loan. Jefferson attempts to answer Short's request for information to quell...
GLC03639
to Maria Eppes
14 July 1798
Writes with fatherly concern to his daughter that he has learned of her illness and hopes that she is recovering. Advises that though he is anxious to see her, she should only travel if she is strong enough. Mentions that his eyes have been very...
GLC03640
to [Hickey] re: suppressing rebellion in Tennessee and allowing exiles to return
18 October 1861
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
GLC03645
to Samuel Osgood
9 July 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Writes to Osgood, then a member of the Continental Congress and the treasury board, to request that Congress pay Baron von Steuben. States that "it has been owing to [von Steuben] that a substantial discipline has been established in the American...
GLC03646
to James Orne
February 4, 1870
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Writes that she has been suffering from an illness this winter which her doctor believes is an inflammation of the spine brought on by great mental stress. He has advised her to go south, but she admits candidly that she does not have to money to do...
GLC03651
to Abraham Van Hoorn
6 May 1729
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect...
GLC03652
to John Jay
20 April 1786
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Writing as a member of the Continental Congress, Monroe seeks Jay's attendance at a meeting and input on the issues of governing territories and establishing an Indian Department. Indicates that the questions will pertain to whether or not the...
GLC03654
New Hampshire Revolutionary War documents, mainly dealing with draft, militia
1769-1791
1. King George III. D: Portsmouth, N.H. 4 November 1769. Legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in court. 1p. + docket + endorsement.
2. State of New Hampshire. D: Hillsborough, [N.H.]...
GLC03657
[Legal writ to Sheriff of New Hampshire]
November 4, 1769
Wentworth, H., fl. 1769
This document is a printed mandate made in the name of King George III. It was written and signed in Portsmouth, N.H on 4 November 1769. It is a legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in...
GLC03657.01
An Act for the Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.
January 12, 1781
New Hampshire. General Assembly
This document is an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. This document includes a list of the districts within the scope of the Act's requests and numbers...
GLC03657.02
An Act in addition to, and alteration of an Act passed the twelth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, entitled An Act for Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.
14 April 1781
This document accompanying an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an alteration to an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It allows towns and counties to muster men for their quotas in whatever...
GLC03657.03
An Act in addition to Two several Acts of this State passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up the State's Quota of the Continental Army.
27 June 1781
This document is an Act in addition to two several Acts of this state passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up this state's quota of the Continental Army. It mentions the Act passed on 12 January 1781 and further...
GLC03657.04
An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.
28 November 1781
This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing...
GLC03657.05
An Act for raising and compleating this State's Quota of the Continental Army
March 21, 1782
This document is an Act for raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It includes an updated list of towns and counties with numbers of men to be mustered from each, including those which are considered "delinquent" and have...
GLC03657.06
A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.
circa 1783
A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.
GLC03657.07
Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War
8 September 1791
This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.
GLC03657.08
Declaration of rights and plan of government for the State of New Hampshire.
5 June 1779
This document is a legal document that affirms the legitimacy of the government of New Hampshire. Explicates a plan of government as well as affirming the rights of citizens. Docketed on recto by Isaac Andrews.
GLC03658
to George Bowers
27 April 1847
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Requests that northern New Hampshire send more volunteer soldiers. Suggests using musicians to attract recruits. Lauds the hard work given to recruiting by Bowers, his father, and Frank Fletcher.
GLC03659
24 October 1862
Writes concerning his opinion that fighting cannot restore the Union. Comments, "Good & patriotic men have not yet reached your stand point & mine, that no faith can be reposed 'in arms for the restoration of either peace or of the States to the...
GLC03661
[Resolutions of Virigina and Massachusetts against the Stamp Act]
18 October 1765
Walpole, Robert, fl. 1765
A transmittal letter signed by Walpole as clerk for the Privy Council in the Court of St. James. Transmits resolutions from Virginia and Massachusetts proclaiming the Stamp Act illegal. The Stamp had been passed by Parliament earlier that year....
GLC03662.01
[Pay order to John Smith for salt petre]
5 July 1776
Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807
Signed by Ellsworth as member of the Connecticut Committee for the Pay Table and countersigned by Treasurer John Lawrence. A note on the verso signed by Jonathan Bird confirms receipt of monies from Lawrence.
GLC03662.02
[Pay order for selectmen of Preston, Connecticut]
14 May 1776
Seymour, Thomas, 1735-1829
Financial document signed by Seymour as a member of the Pay Table Committee in Connecticut. The committee was responsible for the finances of Connecticut during the Revolution. To Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence. Document says to pay the...
GLC03662.04
[Pay order for Simeon Brooks and Giles Cone]
21 June 1776
Financial document signed by Ellsworth as a member of the Connecticut Pay Table Committee. The committee was responsible for Connecticut's finances during the Revolution. To Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence. Payment of four pounds, 18 shillings...
GLC03662.05
[Six Connecticut six pence currency notes]
1776
Wyllys, George, 1710-1796
Currency pieces numbered 11282, 11284, 11287, 11291, 11294 (all signed by B. Payne) and 19157 (signed by G. Wyllys). On the verso of each is written "Regd E Colt." Indicates that by order of the Connecticut Assembly on 19 June 1776 the notes shall...
GLC03662.06
[Pay order for John Spencer, for carting salt petre to Wyndham, Connecticut]
2 September 1776
Lovett, Samuel Jr., 1736-?
Countersigned by five other selectmen of Norwich: Azanich Luthrop, Nathaniel Backus, Elijah Brewster, Silas Hyde, John Gager. Asks the Committee of the Paytable of the Colony of Connecticut to pay Spencer forty shillings. A note signed by Spencer on...
GLC03662.07
[Pay order to Josiah Blacksley for salt petre]
11 June 1776
Countersigned by T. Seymour to Treasurer John Lawrence. Orders Blacksley be paid fifty five pounds, thirteen shillings. A document signed on the verso signed by Blacksley indicates the money was received.
GLC03662.08
[Promissory note for Elias Carrington]
25 June 1776
Promissory to to Elias Carrington for twelve schillings and three pence for caring for a sick soldier while on furlough. Also signed by John Lawrence as Treasurer. Verso signed by Samuel Peck, stating he recieved the money.
GLC03662.09
[Land patent for Adams Stephen of Frederick County].
June 8, 1765
Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Lord, 1692-178
Fairfax was Lord Proprietor of the Northern Neck of Virginia and the only resident Lord Proprietor in America. This document is docketed on verso and is accompanied by a paper seal. Docket reads " Adam Stephen Esqr. Deed For 306 Acres In Frederick...
GLC03662.10
to Harvey
19 April 1918
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Discusses using President Wilson's quote of 1 January in a newspaper article. Criticizes Wilson's prosecution of the war in Europe. Says that Wilson can speed up the war and come "to the left of our allies before it is too late, by just one...
GLC03663.01
to Henry Needham
14 December 1909
Discusses the political timing of his return from safari. Mentions a possible trip to India and editing his book.
GLC03663.02
19 July 1905
Writes to Neeham, of McClure's magazine, describing his hobbies and interests. He writes, "I am not an athlete; I am simply a good,...out-of-doors man." Copy of a letter with written corrections not in Roosevelt's hand.
GLC03663.03
Letter by Henry Needham's widow
December 6, [1951?]
Needham, Mary, 1883-?
Needham, a journalist for Collier's was killed in a plane crash while covering WWI.
GLC03663.05
[Contract for Sheridan's Memoirs]
December 10, 1886
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
Contract between Charles L. Webster and Sheridan to publish Sheridan's memoirs. Also signed by Webster.
GLC03664.01
to Colonel Hild
5 December 1881
Sheridan sends Colonel Hild the sword he wore in every battle he fought in during the Civil War.
GLC03664.02
to John Henry Hammond
10 July 1863
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Sherman, commanding an expeditionary Army, writes to Colonel Hammond as his forces approach Jackson, Mississippi. Possibly referring to Generals John Grubb Parke (Union) and Frederick Steele, writes "Your note is received I dont want Parke to keep a...
GLC03665
to Edward Hatch
January 29, 1865
Major General Sherman writes to General Hatch about his plans for the Carolina campaign against Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Sherman gives Hatch orders for troop movements. "I wish you tomorrow to send a Detachment to the Forks of the...
GLC03666
A History of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the Southern Provinces
1787
Tarleton, Banastre, 1754-1833
With Newberry Library bookplate and library stamp of the Newberry. Accompanied by William Eaton fold-out map (49 x 66 cm), showing Cornwallis' marches through Virginia and Maryland (while Jefferson was governor of Virginia).
GLC03667
to William Davenport
27 April 1839
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Discusses the second Seminole War in Florida and Georgia. Focuses on the corrupting influence large public expenditures to sustain the war are having on the Americans inhabiting the region. Fears greed will cause the conflict to be elongated and...
GLC03668
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