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to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

He is afraid that Jed will enlist. Receives weekly letters from his friend James, but John does not write very often. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.05

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Reminisces about going down to Presket Point in heavy winds and how the boat sank. "Danger seems to be my lot for I am always in it." Expresses hope in Grant's leadership. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.06

to Emily Brown

He recounts the various notes and items he has sent recently, including a pipe for Jed. Their march slowly progresses, but "be of good cheer at home and we will try to do the best we can in the field." Includes a photo of Aggness's daughter (not...

GLC03523.15.07

to Emily Brown

Reports a slight wound on his left leg. They have been in fighting position for over 50 hours but are doing well under Grant. "Oh when I come home I shall have plenty to tell you that I cannot now." Sends a belt buckle from a dead Rebel for Jed....

GLC03523.15.08

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Asks them to send stamps and a red pepper. It would be more expensive to send blankets than for his mother to buy them at home. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.10

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Expresses confidence in Grant, then complains that Congress insults the poor man with low pay.

GLC03523.15.11

to friend Brown

Apologizes for not visiting him while he was at home due to sickness. Although they have had hard times, Jesse visited. They all hope this summer would see the end of fighting. While Jesse has not reenlisted, he has; he wants to see the end of the...

GLC03523.15.12

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

They are doing more marching, and he is avoiding action. Again he requests $50 if it's not too difficult. He waits for six months' pay and won't be paid again until he is discharged. Mailed from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.14

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Apologizes for his parents not having received his recent letters, but again requests $50, preferably not in state money because it is not good there. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.15

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Has received the money. Although $20 was in state money and is not worth anything there, it worked out because he owed a friend $20 who sent it home to Rhode Island, where it had full value. Is anxious to start a tug boat business after the war....

GLC03523.15.16

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Thanks them for the final $10 they sent. Though it was state money, he manages to use it by trading it to another soldier who sent it home. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.17

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Received a slight wound in his side and is now in the hospital. His leg wound is recovering well, and he hopes to be in good shape when he is discharged. He suffered considerably in transport to the hospital, riding 32 miles in a six-mule wagon.

GLC03523.15.18

to Maria Brown

Finds no excitement in the upcoming election, though they may send soldiers home to vote. Hopes to see her before long.

GLC03523.15.19

to mon ami

Comments on a recently received photograph and his friend's new maturity from a schoolboy to a businessman, with philosophical underpinnings. Reports their company drilling schedule, with particular attention to the word "skirmish" and its...

GLC03523.23.01

to Stockton Bates

He writes while squatting on the ground with his portfolio on his knees. Describes the soldier's life with the bulk of time spent in marching: "marching is what breaks the men down so much; they hate it worse than they do fighting." He prefers...

GLC03523.23.02

to Stockton Bates

Describes the scene as "a cold, rainy Sunday in a crowded, leaky tent, three more letters to write, and no dinner in prospective except 'beans.'" Mentions constant marching with little rest. As it is getting cold, "the boys draw around the fire...

GLC03523.23.03

to Stockton Bates

While they are located in a beautiful overlook of the Blue Ridge, "there is not the slightest romance in walking a mile up and down the mountain for water." While on picket, they got food from several homes, more by intimidation than by gift,...

GLC03523.23.04

to Stockton Bates

Describes the recuperation following the battle of Rappahannock due to mismanagement. The men are discouraged and do not support the recent presidential proclamation. There is constant effort to increase comfort, building log structures in camp...

GLC03523.23.05

to Stockton Bates

His regiment has been transferred from Cochrane's Brigade to Pratt's Light Division, assigned to skirmish, reconnaissance, and the prevention of guerrilla raids. Their camp is much more comfortable. Wonders how greenbacks are functioning with...

GLC03523.23.06

to Stockton Bates

Describes Burnside's "mud march" and the return to their old camps, where rations are short due to the mud. Praises General Cochrane. While on picket on the Rapppahannok, they had friendly conversation with Rebel soldiers.

GLC03523.23.07

to Enoch Duley and Mary Duley

Writes to her parents about her daughter, who had become sick with a fever three weeks earlier. On the verso is a letter signed by William Wood to "Dear Children," probably to Mary and her husband from his parents that discusses health, whooping...

GLC06377.02

to Lloyd Duley

Writes to her siblings about a birth, her family's health, the abundance of rain, and local deaths and marriages. Notes a meeting of the "suns of Temperance." Hopes they will visit. Mentions she has "got the headache very bad." Sent to Lloyd but...

GLC06377.03

[Sale of a tract of land to Enoch M. Duley]

Sells his son a tract in Livingston County, Kentucky worth $306 for $1. Outlines the location of the land. A note on the verso signed by the county clerk James W. Cade indicates that the sale was recorded on 21 October 1856. Signed with a mark.

GLC06377.04

[Kentucky land grant to Enoch M. Duley]

Partially printed document signed by Helm as Kentucky Governor and countersigned by Secretary John Finnell. Grants Duley a tract of 255 acres in Livingston, Kentucky "in consideration of a warrant from the Livingston County Court." Outlines the...

GLC06377.05

[Verdict transfering land in Livingston County, Kentucky from David Fort to the heirs of Enoch Duley]

Signed by Rappolee and William M. Gray as court commissioners, James W. Cade as clerk, and J.T. Hardin. The commissioners find that in a 8 October 1855 land sale from Fort to Duley (see GLC06377.11) of a tract supposed to contain 571 acres really...

GLC06377.06

[Land survey in Livingston County, Kentucky for Enoch M. Duley]

Platt and certificate for a 250 acre tract. Includes a basic map and description of the land.

GLC06377.07

[Deed of one acre for a school to Alexander Duley]

On behalf of himself and his wife, Duley donates the land in Livingston County, Kentucky on the condition that it be used as a common school. Outlines the location of the tract. Docket has a note to the attention of J.S. Vick indicating that Enoch...

GLC06377.08

[Kentucky land grant to Enoch M. Duley]

Partially printed document signed by Buckner as Kentucky Governor and countersigned by Grants Duley a tract of 3 acres in Livingston, Kentucky "in consideration of an order from the Livingston County Court." Outlines the location of the tract. An...

GLC06377.09

Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War

Lists expenses during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1780 less a payment received from Congress in 1785. The total debt is $13,349,102. Accompanied by "Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia" (see GLC07114.02).

GLC07114.01

Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia

Accompanied "Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War" (see GLC07114.01). Details the eleven items listed on the account, which recorded a debt of $13,349...

GLC07114.02

Schooner Amistad.

Includes a letter from James Buchanan, Secretary of State, to Charles J. Ingersoll, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. Contains correspondence between A. Calderon de la Barca, envoy extraordinary and...

GLC00267.067.02

Resolutions of the general assembly of Alabama, in relation to the obligations of the States to surrender fugitive slaves from justice.

26th Congress, 2d session, Senate document no. 127. Printed by Blair & Rivers. Concerns the stealing and carrying away of a slave named Atticus by Daniel Philbrook and Edward Kilbron from Georgia to Maine. Maine refused to surrender Philbrook and...

GLC00267.136.01

Resolutions of the Legislature of Iowa, in reference to the Compromise measures passed by the Congress of the United States.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives miscellaneous document no. 20. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.02

Resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut, on the subject of the Compromise measures of the 31st Congress.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives miscellaneous document no. 65. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.03

[Printed bill of sale for Washington, an enslaved man]

One printed bill of sale paid by William Jones to Solomon Cohen. Jones paid Cohen $1,505 to enslave a man named Washington.

GLC01445.04

to Stockton Bates

Awaits orders of transfer, most likely to Washington, although they had been told that they would be discharged. Written from Camp Parole.

GLC03523.23.39

to Stockton Bates

Continues to wait for word on discharge, though Pennsylvania troops must wait until the Eastern troops are discharged. They must then meet at Pittsburgh for final payment. Four soldiers were punished for "cowardice" in front of the brigade....

GLC03523.23.42

[Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on Piracy around Cuba and Puerto Rico from the 18th Congress]

Printed report "Of the Committee on Foreign Affairs to which was referred so much of the President's message, as relates to Piracies committed on the Commerce of the United States, in the neighborhood of the Islands of Cuba and Porto Rico." Says the...

GLC04604.01

Spanish schooner L'Amistad (to be annexed to Doc. 185).

To be annexed to GLC05795.01. Contains correspondence between Pedro Alcantara de Argaiz, Spanish minister at Washington, D.C., and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. Contains Spanish and English versions. In a letter to Forsyth, Argaiz writes...

GLC05795.02

[Report, possibly by Lieutenant Colonel William Heath, regarding the 33rd Missouri Volunteers]

An anonymous detailed history of the "Merchants Regiment"(33rd Infantry Missouri Volunteers) from its inception in March 1862, through August 1865. Describes numerous skirmishes and battles, including the Yazoo Pass Expedition and Red River Campaign...

GLC00653.02.01

to Mary Ann Brown

The letter discusses the defeat of a pro-slavery judge. Recounts story of "one of the most deeply exciting times...since our arival in the territory. A United States Judge came here & attempted to hold a Court, & to enforce the enactment of the Bogus...

GLC00929.01

to Franklin B. Sanborn

Brown critiques Sanborn's book for having too many of John Brown's personal letters. He read part of Sanborn's manuscript for "The Life and Letters of John Brown" out loud to his brother Owen. They both worry readers may get bored of so many letters...

GLC00929.02

[Oath sworn before the Vice Admiralty Court of East Florida]

Countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood. Legal document signed by Somervill swearing that the accounts are just and true and that the 137 pounds, 13 shillings, 7 pence, and 3 farthings were lost by being taken on the schooner "William." Probably...

GLC01411.08

[Oath sworn in the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida]

Countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood. Legal document signed by William Johnson, swearing an oath before the court that the ship "The Chance Now" brought in on 2 March by the privateer "Tory's Revenge" is rightfully owned by the merchants Peter...

GLC01411.09

The Sloop Lucky Chance her Tackle and One Negro

One legal document in the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida given to Judge Robert Catherwood dated approximately 1779. Claims that the sloop "Lucky Chance" contained tackle and one enslaved person identified as "one Negro." The ship previously...

GLC01411.10

[Printed bill of sale for John, an enslaved man]

One printed bill of sale paid by John P.B. Jones to James C. Pleasants dated June 6, 1841. Jones paid 670 dollars to enslave a man named John. The document was filled out and signed by Henry L. Carter, Pleasants' attorney.

GLC01445.01

[Printed bill of sale for Tom, an enslaved man]

One printed bill of sale paid to W.W. Jones from Leroy Jones dated December 27, 1862. Leroy Jones had paid $1,450 to enslave a 32-year-old man named Tom. According to the printed bill, W. W. Jones enslaved Tom through Pulliam & Betts, Auctioneers at...

GLC01445.02

[Printed bill of sale for Lee, an enslaved man]

One printed bill of sale paid by William W. Jones to Solomon Cohen dated Richmond, December 29, 1862. Jones paid Cohen $1,500 to enslave Lee.

GLC01445.03

[Printed bill of sale Joe, an enslaved man]

One printed bill of sale paid by William Winston Jones to A.W. and E.O. Nolting dated December 31, 1862. Jones paid the Noltings $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe.

GLC01445.05

[Words and music for the song "John Brown's Body"]

Transcription of the verses and the chorus for the song "John Brown's Body," with music. Also lists three Civil War regiments in which Jenkins served. One of these, the Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, was the unit that invented the song....

GLC02484.01