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to Lucy Knox

Knox writes, "I am unhappy to the last degree that you should suppose in the least that my affection for you is diminish [sic]- my God knows how much I suffer for your sake how much anxiety I go thro this you may rely upon my dearest Love that I have...

GLC02437.00666

to Lucy Knox

Writes, "In short my Lucy no man on earth seperated [sic] from All that he holds Dear on earth has ever suffer'd more than I have suffer'd in being absent from you whom I hold dearer than every other object..." Defends his love for her, because "in...

GLC02437.00670

to Lucy Knox

Expresses his love for her as a follow up to a letter from the previous day. Writes, " ... is there nothing in this world that would satisfy [Lucy] but deserting the camp in which I am engag'd and render my self eternally infamous ... by resigning...

GLC02437.00672

Collection of items pertaining to John C. Tidball [Decimalized .01-.03]

Date inferred based in Tidball's service as Commander of the District of Alaska.

GLC04041

[Sharecropper's contract between Isham Bailey and freedman Jack Bailey]

Signed by Isham G. Bailey and by Jack Bailey, with his mark; countersigned by Justice of the Peace A.B. Conly. Jack Bailey's responsibilities include cultivating seventy acres of land, furnishing one mule, provide for himself, family and hired hands...

GLC04522.10

[Freedman's contract between Isham G. Bailey and freedmen Cooper Hughs and Charles Roberts]

Signed by Isham G. Bailey and by Cooper Hughs and Charles Roberts, with their marks; countersigned by Justice of the Peace A.B. Conly. In addition to Hughes and Roberts, their family members are also bound by the contract to work on the farm. Their...

GLC04522.11

to Doctor Bailey

Asks for advice regarding the use of hot springs as a treatment for an "disease of the womb" from which his patient is suffering.

GLC04522.12

To Doctor Bailey

Writes that he is unable to repay his debt. Offers to sell Doctor Bailey a part of his lot if he is not able to repay his debt in four to six months. Also offers to sell Dr. Bailey his horse and rockaway at a lower price than they are worth.

GLC04522.13

To sister Bettie

Writes that the Hot Springs delegation left this morning. Discusses family and friends. Mentions a mechanism referred to as the "double acting, self-adjusting refrigerator" which creates a sound similiar to that of a large steamboat.

GLC04522.14

To her father

Discusses Christmas, the marriage of friends and the assassination of Dr. Lind.

GLC04522.15

[Land deed]

Land deed between W. T. Stewart and John W. Goodwin for a plot of land in the town of La Grange, Fayette County, Tennessee. Witnessed by Clarence A. Chaires and D.W. Cox. With extensive docketing on verso. With six revenue stamps.

GLC04522.16

Pocket diary

14 prefatory and almanac pages + 121 diary pages + 37 memoranda and account pages. Entries throughout, plus notes.
Summary of selected entries
1. 01/04/64. Resignation of General Stoneman. Also, "Reconnaissance to Shenandoah Valley has returned not...

GLC06738.04

Military Telegraph Operators at City Point.

Caption: Photographer. 7 men in two rows, 2 standing and 5 seated, grouped between two pine trees in front of two tents. The man furthest right in the picture sits on an upended suitcase and leans against a fence; the man to his right sits in a...

GLC06738.06

Group of 12 men in front of tents, among pine trees.

Negative by T.H.O. Sullivan; Positive by Alex Gardner. 8 seated men, 4 standing in the background. Possible variant of # 7, though some figures appear different. Positive IDs possible for: 1. Dennis Doren. 6. James Caldwell.

GLC06738.08

to: his mother.

Camp Pierce, to his mother.

GLC07059.02

Half length portrait.

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GLC07059.03

to: his mother.

GLC07059.05

to Mother

One letter addressed to his mother dated "Sunday Afternoon."

GLC07059.06

Report of Light Battery M, Second Artillery,…Battle of Bull Run, July 21st 1861.

Inscribed by John R. Meigs.

GLC07059.08

"Camp near Fort Albany."

Testament. Meigs's assistance at the Battle of Bull Run. Verso contains copy of J.B. Richardson's recommendation to appoint John R. Meigs lieutenant in the regular army.

GLC07059.09

to: his father.

GLC07059.10

to George Wortham

Van Hook has just learned that two hundred Union soldiers have landed at Bath and he is certain that they can be captured and their boats sunk. He asks Wortham to send his battery, two companies of infantry, and his company of cavalry to assist in...

GLC02233.45

[Report of Service as Medical Director of the Army of Virginia during the summer of 1862]

The report sent to General William A. Hammond on 2 May 1863 (see GLC02649.02). Written mostly in a narrative form the report, with some charts, maps and other media included, provides a detailed and dramatic history of medical procedures and services...

GLC02649.01

to Thomas McParlin

Partially printed letter informing McParlin that he has been breveted Lieutenant Colonel"for faithful and meritorious services in the field." On War Department stationery. Envelope from Adjutant General's Office.

GLC02649.03

to Thomas McParlin

Partially printed letter informing McParlin that he has been appointed a Surgeon in Medical Department of the U.S. Army. Sent to McParlin at Fort Walla Walla, Oregon. On War Department stationery. Envelope from Adjutant General's Office; free...

GLC02649.04

to Medical Director of Reserve Army Corps

Requests information on "the condition of the Medical, Hospital, and transport, departments, in order to fulfill job as successor as the Surgeon & Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Asks for frequent inspections and monthly reports on...

GLC02649.05

to Robert E. Clary

Writes to Colonel Clary, Chief of Quartermasters of Army of Virginia, to request tents, stoves, axes, and tubs for hospitals. Mentions a deficiency of ambulances. Notes that the "necessity of keeping the sick of our Army, as near the army lines as...

GLC02649.06

to Thomas McParlin

Major Crane, a surgeon and assistant to the Surgeon General, discusses financial matters with Dr. McParlin. Praises McParlin's work and notes that "The Secretary of War and the Surgeon General were much pleased with their visit." Indicates he will...

GLC02649.18

Poem

Two stanza poem in McParlin's hand (author unknown) about someone being watched over from the heavens. Written on stationery of the 37th U.S. Congress, House of Representatives.

GLC02649.24

to Thomas A. McParlin

Partially printed letter breveting McParlin a colonel "for faithful and meritorious service during the War." Asks for his acceptance of the brevet along with his oath, age, birthplace, and state of residence. On stationery of the War Department...

GLC02649.27

to Thomas McParlin

Indicates that he is sending McParlin a list of medical officers (not included) the Secretary of War has recently breveted for their work combating cholera and requests a list of officers who "particularly distinguished themselves in this line of...

GLC02649.33

to Thomas McParlin

Printed letter, with a stamped signature of Sec of War Edwin Stanton, informing McParlin of his appointment to Brevet Brigadier General "for meritorious services during the war." With some writing in an unknown secretarial hand. Asks for his...

GLC02649.34

to Thomas A. McParlin

Writes to Dr. McParlin, then Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. "I send three Nurses ... after two weeks trial I beg you will report on their ability..." Notes she will see him that week. Mentions problems with "Mrs. Thompson's health."...

GLC02649.40

to John B. Marchand

Thanks Marchand for agreeing to deliver her letters to her husband, Thomas J. Page. Worries because "I have seen in the papers most discouraging accounts of the Steamers intended for the Paraguay expedition," but hopes everything goes well. The...

GLC02680.07

to John B. Marchand

Copy of a circular letter from the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography ordering captains to "instruct the officers commanding Prize vessels to deliver to the ordnance officer of the nearest Navy Yard, all arms belonging to the service, immediately on...

GLC02680.12

[Military discharge for Joseph Steele for disability]

Printed form filled out with the handwritten emendations of Dorr, discharging Steele from service due to a disability. Dorr was a surgeon on the United States Volunteers Medical Staff. Private Steele was a gunsmith with the 104th Rgt. NY Volunteers.

GLC02680.13

to John B. Marchand

Printed circular from the Navy Department ordering officers to set up Boards to review all Assistant Engineers for possible promotion. Lays out the rules under which these review boards are to be conducted, and the requirements for promotion, such...

GLC02680.14

To: [unknown] [Rough draft]

Rough draft of letter regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. "After what was called the "abolition of the Missouri...

GLC07992.02

Reply to: Connecticut electors [New Haven delegation]

President James Buchanan's response to the New Haven Memorial--grievances of Connecticut electors with the LeCompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of him. "These are heavy charges, proceeding...

GLC07992.03

to George Wortham

Reads in full: "There has seven (7) gunboats & one skooner came in since yesterday eavening making in all twelve (12) gunboats & one skooner in site. Three gunboats & one skooner are lying at the mouth of Roanoak River. Two of the boats are chained...

GLC02233.46

to George Wortham

Accuses men belonging to Sharlington's Company of stealing from him. Says he watched as a few men from "Sharlington's Co went and broke open my trunk and stole all of my clothes and about $1500 in NC bank money." Has confronted Sharlington about this...

GLC02233.47

to George Wortham

Writes that "In sight 3 gunboats one of them lying near the mouth of the River. The other 2 lying in near Edinton. One schooner has just gone out." Written at Williams Fishery.

GLC02233.48

to George Wortham

States: "Certain men belonging to Capt Jos. B. Cherry's company have come in and surrendered themselves and are desirous of returning to their command. Mr. Jos. B. Cherry has written you a full statement of the facts. They are not within my personal...

GLC02233.49

to George Wortham

Cherry has convinced three deserters to return to the army, and hopes Wortham will grant them permission to fight. Attests that they have good character, and only deserted to escape being captured by the Union. Accompanied by blank page of stationery...

GLC02233.50

to unknown

Nell sends men who are accused of being disloyal. He asserts that Edwards should be punished for lying to the colonel. Nell warns that two of the men are able but troublesome and must be kept busy. Addressed simply to Colonel, likely written to...

GLC02233.51

to George Wortham

The bearer, Mrs. Frances Wynn, refuses to join her deserter husband, who joined the "Yankee fleet," despite his severe threats. She and her child are destitute and "should be cared for for her faithful adherence to our cause." Burras knows her, and...

GLC02233.52

to George Wortham

A list of fourteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their ranks and names listed. One is listed as a "Yankee deserter."

GLC02233.53

to George Wortham

A list of sixteen prisoners to be sent to Goldsboro, with their names, ranks and charges against them listed. Includes "Prisoners confined in jail & charges against them…."

GLC02233.54

Letter regarding arrest of traders, and list of confiscated goods [Decimalized .01-.02]

Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized and men captured.

GLC02233.55

[Blank permit to pass through picket lines]

A pass granting permission to cross the picket lines, but with no name filled in. Signed by Edmundson.

Jesse Wright Edmundson was a Sergeant in the Fiftieth North Carolina Infantry, and was among the youngest to serve as an officer during the Civil...

GLC02233.56

to William Knox

To his brother, writes, "It is so long a time since I've had the pleasure of a Line from you that did I not hear it from others I should suppose that you had paid Natures last tribute..."

GLC02437.00595

Arrangement and present strength [incomplete]

Lists Major Generals, Brigadier Generals, and colonels in New Jersey. Lists Major Generals Green (Nathanael Greene), John Sullivan, [Adam] Stephen, [Benjamin] Lincoln, and "Ld. Sterling," (William Alexander). May be incomplete. Possibly created by...

GLC02437.00596

Instruments made for the artillery by Mr. John Lamb

Title from docket in Knox's hand. Mentions "callippors" (artillery calipers), quadrants, and scales.

GLC02437.00597

[Receipt between Samuel Treat and Colonel Flowers]

"Received... of Samuel Treat one thousand dollars for which he gave Col Flowers a Receipt." Signed by French as Major and Commissary of Military Stores. Text in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00598

to Lucy Knox

Discusses their recent exchange, noting that he had not received some of her letters due to the postman's mistake. Expresses how much he misses her, emphasizing that nothing but an obligation to his country could separate them. Mentions the threat...

GLC02437.00599

to Henry Knox

Colonel Jackson writes to Brigadier General Knox in Morristown, New Jersey. Chides Knox for not writing to him through the last post. Comments that Boston will choose representatives the same day he writes. Expresses relief that Henry's wife, Lucy...

GLC02437.00600

to W.A. Hammond

Informs General Hammond that he has sent "a brief narrative of the chief events of interest, medical & surgical, during the campaign of the Army of VA in the summer of 1862" (see GLC02649.01). Apologizes for its sloppy, non-technical presentation...

GLC02649.02

to A.L. Cox

Writes to Dr. Cox, the Brigade Surgeon in charge of hospitals, to order him to arrange for the wounded soldiers from Culpepper to be sent "by Rail Road immediately" to Alexandria, Virginia by authorization of Genl. Pope. An autograph note signed by...

GLC02649.07

to Thomas McParlin

Responds to McParlin's request to have wounded soldiers removed from Culpepper to Alexandria, Virginia (see GLC02649.07). Indicates that "Your note of yesterday relative to transportation for wounded did not reach me till after nine o'clock this...

GLC02649.08

List of names of Medical Officers of the Army of Virginia

Names two dozen Army of Virginia medical officers "whose efficiency or capacity was observed or reported to me." Also identifies their military units and positions. Apparently compiled by McParlin.

GLC02649.09

to A.L. Cox

Writes to Dr. Cox, the Brigade Surgeon in charge of hospitals, to order him to arrange for the wounded soldiers from Culpepper to be sent to Alexandria, Virginia. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of Virginia, "In the field beyond Culpepper...

GLC02649.10

to Mother and Brother

Sends news home. Comments on food including having a "porter house steak" for "Carnivale," weather conditions, and his schedule. Discusses supplies and surgeons for Wisconsin Regiments, with autograph letter signed on verso from Alida McParlin.

GLC02649.11

to Thomas McParlin

Dr. Simpson, Army surgeon and Medical Director, sends word from the Surgeon General (not included) appointing Dr. McParlin Director of Hospitals at Camp Parole in Annapolis, Maryland and at the Junction. Provides some relevant instructions. Surgeons...

GLC02649.12

to William H. McParlin

Discusses the need for medical supplies, commenting that "The sickness at Camp Douglas is on the decline - but the prisoners of war at Camp Butler near Springfield are reported as having much sickness among them." Comments on his impression of...

GLC02649.13

to Alida McParlin

A short letter to his wife, saying he will write more later. Indicates he will be going out to the 5th Corps in the morning. Notes his good health. On the verso is Dr. McParlin's title and office, indicating the stationery was for official...

GLC02649.14

to Alida McParlin

Acknowledges receiving his wife's letter. Comments on the return of the Naval Academy to Annapolis, and the government's ability to build hospitals. Discusses his department and military matters, taxes, and Alida's restlessness, and the brigadier...

GLC02649.15

to Alida McParlin

McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.

GLC02649.16

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Copy of a letter written by Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a commendation for the Medical Department...

GLC02649.17

to Thomas McParlin

Parker, signing as President of the Medical Officers of the U.S. Army General Hospital at Annapolis, offers three resolutions officially congratulating McParlin on his promotion to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. George B. Parker (b. 1826?)...

GLC02649.19

to Montgomery C. Meigs

Copy of GLC02649.17 with slight textual variations. Ingalls, Brigadier General and Chief Quartermaster of the Armies operating against Richmond, writes to Major General Meigs, U.S. Army Quartermaster General, to add to his annual report a...

GLC02649.20

to Benjamin William Brice

Writes to Brice, the Acting Pay Master General, to request pay according to his brevet rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Heavily docketed; the request is denied across docket. With signed endorsements by Brice dated 18 April 1865 indicating McParlin...

GLC02649.21

Abraham Lincoln Foully Assassinated, April 14th 1865, from the London Punch

Nineteen stanza poem, an anonymous tribute to the late President, McParlin copied from Punch magazine.

GLC02649.22

[Contemporary transcription of the Gettysburg Address]

Written on stationery of the Murray Hill Hotel in New York.

GLC02649.23

to Thomas A. McParlin

Partially printed letter transmitting McParlin's appointment (not included) to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Form letter offering congratulations. Issued on stationery of "Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac."

GLC02649.25

to Thomas A. McParlin

Draft copy of GLC02649.25, probably written by a secretary. Letter transmitting McParlin's appointment (not included) to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Form letter offering congratulations. Signed as "official" by Brevet Major General...

GLC02649.26

to Thomas McParlin

Signed by Ruggles as AAG, by command of Major General Meade. A printed order relieving McParlin of his duty as the Colonel and Medical Director of the Army of the Potomac and ordering him to report to the Surgeon General, as a result of the break up...

GLC02649.28

to Thomas McParlin

Major General Meade informs McParlin that he has complied with his request for a recommendation (see GLC02649.30): "I think if any medical officers are entitled to the Brevet of Brig Genl it [is] these who like yourself stuck it out in the field and...

GLC02649.29

to Charles Hale Morgan

Major General Meade strongly recommends Dr. Thomas A. McParlin to Colonel Morgan for advancement in rank. Discusses details about military actions in the Civil War, and McParlin's role in them as an Army Surgeon and Medical Director of the Army of...

GLC02649.30

to Andrew Jackson Smith

Pope recommends to Major General Smith that McParlin be brevetted to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for his service on 29-30 August 1862 (Second Battle of Manassas) and Brigadier General for his service as Medical Director of the Army of...

GLC02649.31

to Andrew Jackson Smith

A copy of GLC02649.31 (so marked), but with a different place of address and date. Pope recommends to Major General Smith that McParlin be brevetted to the ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel for his service on 29-30 August 1862 (Second Battle...

GLC02649.32

to the Adjutant General, U.S.A. War Department

Rejects his appointment as Brevet Brigadier General dated 27 November. In part: "This is the Second Brevet of that grade, tendered to me for different services: one, with the army in the field - which I now hold - as Brigadier General by Brevet for...

GLC02649.35

to Joseph K. Barnes

Copy of a letter officially notifying U.S. Surgeon General Barnes that he has accepted the rank of Brevet Brigadier General "for meritorious service during the war." Written on stationery of the Headquarters Department of the Gulf. Headed "Medical...

GLC02649.36

to unknown

McParlin asks that an original letter of introduction written by Ulysses S. Grant and sent to President Chester A. Arthur be returned to him (the original being deposited in White House files). McParlin transcribes in his own hand the text of the...

GLC02649.37

to Chester A. Arthur

Printed copy of Grant's letter of introduction for Thomas A. McParlin sent to President Arthur. Commends McParlin's service in the Civil War. McParlin quoted this letter in full in GLC02649.37, in a request to Arthur for the return of the original.

GLC02649.38

to Alida Roca McParlin

McParlin sends news of himself and asks for more letters from his wife. Writes about life and work at the hospital in Annapolis, Maryland. Comments on religion, friends, and food. Has been so cold that he has been using his "buffalo robe." Troops...

GLC02649.39

to John Clements

Scrap of paper on which McParlin presents a bill for $1.80 from July 1864 and indicates that he has received payment. With emendations in another hand confirming payment on 2 November 1864.

GLC02649.41

to John Clements

Scrap of paper on which McParlin presents a bill for $3.85 and indicates that he has received payment.

GLC02649.42

to W. J. Babcock

Scrap of paper on which McParlin documents a payment to Babcock of $54.25 for room and board. Marked paid in the same hand. Written from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac.

GLC02649.43

to Alida McParlin

Incomplete letter fragment discussing California and Europe, and McParlin's wish to see his wife.

GLC02649.44

[Nine envelopes mostly from Thomas McParlin to his wife, each without an accompanying letter]

Six envelopes and three partial letters, most from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Medical Director's Office, to Alida McParlin.

GLC02649.45

[Reproduction of a vignette bust portrait of Thomas A. McParlin]

Vignette bust portrait of McParlin by unknown photographer.

GLC02649.46

[Reproduction of a vignette bust portrait of Thomas A. McParlin]

Photographed closer up and at a more advanced age than in GLC02649.46.

GLC02649.47

[View of an interior of a Civil War era hospital with patients]

Reproduced photograph of a hospital interior, possibly one that Dr. Thomas A. McParlin oversaw.

GLC02649.48

to Charles M. Armstrong

Jones' letter discussing John B. Marchand's "lack of zeal and restiveness" and his "hostility to my lawful authority," written in Marchand's hand. Jones discusses the insubordinate actions of Marchand and two other officers, which he says were...

GLC02680.01

to Thomas Ap Catesby Jones

Marchand states his desire to be detached from his ship and copies an earlier letter of his to support his case. Since he has served three years and his ship is about to "almost circumnavigate the globe," believes he is entitled to instead return to...

GLC02680.02

to John B. Marchand

Denying Marchand's request to be relieved of his post and return home. "I can see nothing in your situation oppressive or even unusual in the naval service...It is a great innovation upon usage, and the obligations of Commissioned officers to their...

GLC02680.03

to John B. Marchand

Sister says he has not written in over six weeks, inquires how he is doing, and relates family news.

GLC02680.04

to John B. Marchand

Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every...

GLC02680.05

[Portrait of David G. Farragut]

Engraved portrait of Farragut in uniform, with his facsimile signature below. Printed by Richard Rutter and Company.

GLC02680.06

to John B. Marchand

Encloses documents relating to the Paraguay Expedition, a naval voyage Marchand is about to take to Argentina to explore various waterways. Encloses "the sheets of 'La Plata,' as far as printed, together with the map." Also encloses an article from...

GLC02680.08