15 August 1868

Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Claflin

Introducing and recommending Reverend John M. Morris. Mounted on paper 29 x 20 cm.

GLC03476.09

25 March 1864

Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Eaton

Seventh Connecticut Infantry Colonel Joseph R. Hawley (Hawley's Brigade) writes to Rev. Jacob Eaton, West Meriden, Connecticut, to tell him that, given the choice for chaplain between him and Rev. Mr. Holmes, and knowing nothing of either of them, the regiment had chosen Holmes. Holmes has gone off with the cavalry, thus is not able to be called. Eaton should come as quickly as he can. One bust engraving of Hawley included as collateral.

GLC02457.07

15 April 1865

Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905

Newspaper

Title: The Hartford evening press. [Vol. X, no. 89, whole no. 2813 (15 April 1865)]

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox including an account of the events leading up to the surrender, an interview between Ulysses S. Grant, and military information. Another article is on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Announces that John Wilkes Booth was the assassin and that he has been caught. Most other items are local news, advertisements, or public announcements.

GLC08428.02

7 November 1860

Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905

Newspaper

Title: Hartford Evening Press. [Vol. 5, no. 265 (November 7, 1860)]

Eagle banner print of Lincoln's victory in the 1860 election. "Let the eagle scream!" Gives election results by state. Also contains public postings and advertisements.

GLC08429.23