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to Eliakim P. Scammon

Discussing troop movement and requesting transportation for squad losing their team. Written at "Camp at Green Meadows."

GLC03687

[Multiple endorsements on a letter to General William D. Whipple]

Endorsed 12 September by Sherman, who orders the recipient to report to Major General Howard (Oliver Otis Howard). Endorsed 28 August 1864 by General George Henry Thomas, who forwards the document to Sherman; endorsed and forwarded 25 August 1864 by...

GLC03688

to Ulysses S. Grant

Polk, Confederate Major General Commanding, writes to Union General Grant requesting that families of officers captured at Fort Donelson, including General Simon Buckner be allowed to visit. Mentions that the Confederate forces allowed the families...

GLC03690

[An Act of the Confederate legislature regarding the Confederate Navy]

Proposes a bill to be entitled, "An Act for the establishment & Equalization of the grades of Officers of the Navy, and for other purposes." Includes a three page section titled Explanatory Notes.

GLC03691

to Matthew Fontaine Maury

Both pages have had portions of the name of the writer and recipient cut-out. Pertains to docking, capture of one ship & burning of another [names cut]. Year is inferred.

GLC03692

[Parole permitting William L. Maury to return home]

Signed by Hunter, a captain in the U.S. Army.

GLC03693.01

[Certifying oath of allegiance taken by William L. Maury]

GLC03693.02

to Edward A. Stansbury

Writes to Stansbury about the use of the word "Free" verses "Independent" as a prefix to the democratic political party. States "I...mean never to call myself any thing but an Independent Democrat until I can claim the name Democrat without that...

GLC03695

[Collection of Asa Smith, K company, 16th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

The Asa D. Smith collection of Civil War correspondence includes letters written to his family in Massachusetts. Smith writes most of his letters from Camp Hamilton in Hampton, Virginia, with a few from Suffolk, Virginia as the regiment moves into...

GLC03696

to Matthew Griswold

Written as Secretary of War to Connecticut governor Griswold about postponing the recruitment of troops until March. He would like those already enlisted to be forwarded to West Point.

GLC03697

to Robert Cary & Co.

Mentions enclosing invoices for goods (not included). Discusses tobacco sales. Criticizes English agents for selling tobacco at too low a price. States that, " ... I have lost (at least) four years out of five by Consignments having better prices...

GLC03933

to George Washington

Written by Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as Governor of Maryland to General Washington. Signature has been clipped and added. Says there is reason to believe the British crown has prohibited offensive operations on the continent...

GLC03937

to Henry Voigt

Commissions Voight to make him a gold watch for his granddaughter.

GLC03941

to John Adlum

Indicates that he received Adlum's memoir on cultivation of native wines, a bottle of Tokay wine, and a letter from Adlum. Discusses Adlum's memoir at length.

GLC03929

to Arthur Lee

Reports on intelligence received from the arrival of USS Alliance and a French cutter ship, commenting on British attempts to weaken the American-French alliance. Discusses the diplomatic efforts of John Adams, Francis Dana, Robert Livingston, and...

GLC03930

to an unknown recipient re: election of Jefferson as President

Offering his congratulations "on the election of Mr. Jefferson." The correct date is February (not July).

GLC03931

to unknown

Discusses the change of capital city from New York to Philadelphia and having to move his family into a house that is unacceptable, but has no other choice. Asks the recipient how the changes will affect his intentions regarding Jack and lists the...

GLC03932

Pardon for Brian L. Butcher convicted of uninsured use of motor vehicle

GLC03934

to Charles W. Brewster re: agreeing to speak on Indians at meeting in NH

Written as former Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for speaking at a meeting of the Portsmouth, N.H., Atheneum.

GLC03935

to F.D. Petit de Villers

Written by Butler in retirement. Reference de Villers letter of 29 December 1807. Expresses sympathy for the illness of Mrs. de Villers. Wishes them to live for many years more, but says they probably need a better climate than the one found in...

GLC03936

to F.D. Petit de Villers

Laments the death of one of his sons.

GLC03938

to John Hancock and Robert Morris

Possibly written at Philadelphia. Hopkinson, John Nixon, and John Wharton submit a Continental Navy Board report to Congress. The Board designates a sum paid to "officers and Men on Board every Fire Ship in the River Delaware & Co the officers and...

GLC03939

[Directive to the Sheriff of New Haven County to summon Mark Leavenworth to the County Court]

Leavenworth was needed for a child support case, which is explained in detail.

GLC03940

As major general, standing, holding felt hat

Graphite inscription on verso "Major Gen John A Dix." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W. Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0338

As major general, standing, leaning on chair

Graphite inscription on verso "4." Ink inscription on verso "John A. Dix. Major General Vols. U.S.A." "Dec 1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W.Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0339

As brigadier general, vignette bust view

Imprint on recto "Gen'l A. Doubleday. Entered according to the act of Congress, in the year 1862 by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Offic of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady, Washington."

GLC05111.02.0345

James C. Duane, vignette bust portrait, bird insignia on shoulder strap

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Duane." Ink inscription on verso "James C. Duane. [struck: Brig. Gan. Vols.] Maj. Engrs. & Bv't Brig. Gen. U.S.A. Brig Gen., Chief of Engineers, U.S.A. Oct. 11, 1886." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner...

GLC05111.02.0349

As major general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "9364" "Maj Gen William H Emory" "128." Ink inscription on verso "From my mother R. Robins." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries...

GLC05111.02.0359

Standing, rank obscured, facing forward

Graphite inscription on recto "John F. Farnsworth." Imprint on recto "Brady, Washington." Graphite notation on verso "3279" "20" "22" "Col. J. F. Farnsworth" "Col. John F. Farnsworth St. Charles Ill. 8th Cavalry, Ill." "Daniel Durlin Major under...

GLC05111.02.0361

As major general, half-view, wearing medal

Ink inscription on verso "Edward Ferrero Brig Gen and Bv't Maj Gen Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photigraphic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0364

As brigadier general, seated, wearing gloves, facing right

Ink inscription on verso "Francis Fessenden. Maj. Gen. Vols., 11/19/65, [struck: Capt.] Lt. Col. 28th Inf. 9/21/66, and Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 3/13/65" "Retired with rank of Brig Gen. U.S.A. for wounds in line of duty, Nov. 1, 1866." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.0366

As major general, standing, holding overcoat

Foster's fatigue cap bears brass the insignia of two stars and U.S., surrounded by laurel wreath. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General John C Foster" "Lossing P 276 P 122 Century Vol I 650p" "Foster."...

GLC05111.02.0368

As major general, standing, holding overcoat

Foster's fatigue cap bears brass the insignia of two stars and U.S., surrounded by laurel wreath. Imprint on recto "Brady, New York." Graphite inscription on verso "120." Ink inscription on verso "John G Foster major General Vols. and Major...

GLC05111.02.0369

Carte de visite of Brigadier General W.H. French, standing holding cap in right hand, left hand behind back

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General W.H. French" "Lossing page 462" "French." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street New York, & No 352...

GLC05111.02.0383

Carte de visite of Brigadier General Quincy A. Gilmore, standing, Napoleonic pose, wearing dress uniform

Same as 396. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Gilmore." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0397

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated with arm resting on table.
Graphite inscription on verso "8." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." "Washington, April, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0410

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Imprint on recto "Case & Getchell, Boston." Photographers imprint on verso: "Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0412

In civilian clothes, seated in chair

Imprint on recto "If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book."

GLC05111.02.0340

As brigadier general, half length view, with monacle handing around neck

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Donalson from Aitkins made Jan 10 1865." Ink inscription on verso "James L. Donaldson, Bv't Maj Gen Vols COlonel A.Q.M.G. & Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A." "Photographed by Brady Jan. 10th 1865."

GLC05111.02.0341

As major general, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscripton on recto "Genl. Donaldson." Photographers imprint on recto "Levitsky 22 Rue de Choiseul LeJeune Succr." Ink signature on verso "J. L. Donaldson Bvt. Maj. Genl. USA Chf. Q.master mily. Dist. of the Missouri. St. Louis. Nov. 20 1868...

GLC05111.02.0342

As brigadier general, seated 3/4th length view

Ink inscription on verso "Grenville M. Dodge Major General Vols U.S.A." "270 971" "1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0343

As captain, standing, holding hat with artillery insignia (after Fort Sumter)

[Mount trimmed.] Imprint on recto "Capt. Abner Doubleday Of Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861..." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negarive, from Brady...

GLC05111.02.0344

As major general, vignette bust view

Ink inscription on recto "A. Doubleday Major Genl. Vol. & Lieut. Col. 17th. Infy." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp...

GLC05111.02.0346

As major general, seated in chair with wife standing to his left

Ink inscription on verso "Gen. & Mrs. Doubleday" "1863" "Abner Doubleday Maj. Gen. Vols. and Lieut Col. Inf. U.S.A. Mary Doubleday, nee Hewitt." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0347

Thomas D. Doubleday, as Colonel, standing, Napoleonic pose

Imprint on recto "Brady, New York." Ink signature on verso "Yours Very truly Thos. D. Doubleday Col. 4th N.Y.V. Arty." [Brother of Abner]

GLC05111.02.0348

As brigadier general, seated facing forward

[Mount trimmed.] Mount has orangish-brown border. Garphite inscription on verso "Brig. Genl. Duryea." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway, N.Y. Manufacturers of Photographic Albums from Photographic Negative in...

GLC05111.02.0350

In civilian clothes, wearing iron cross

Unusual linen-looking mount. Graphite inscription on verso "*Misc" "Duryea."

GLC05111.02.0351

Thomas W. Egan in uniform of a brigadier general, seated Napoleonic pose

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Eagan[sic]." Ink inscription on verso "Thomas W. Egan Brig. Gen and Bv't Maj Gen Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D.Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du...

GLC05111.02.0352

Seth Eastman, as brigadier general, seated half length view

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Eastman." Ink inscription on verso "Seth Eastman Lieut Col 1st Inf. and Bv't Brig Gen U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best...

GLC05111.02.0353

Amos B. Eaton, as brigadier general, seated, 3/4th lenth view, holding sword

Graphite inscription on recto "Genrl Eaton." Ink inscription on verso "Brig." Photographers imprint on verso: "S.M. Fassett's New Gallery 114 & 116 South Clark St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0354