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to Alexander Robinson Boteler

Writes to Boteler, the representative of Virginia's 10th District to the Provisional and First Regular Confederate Congresses (who also would serve on his staff when Congress was not in session) and addresses him as "colonel." Discusses the issue of...

GLC07080

Robert E. Lee letter to his son George W.C. Lee and three collateral letters. [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC07081

to William B. Hartley

Discusses financial matters related to an account for $12,953.95. Munford held a position in the office of the first auditor of the U.S. treasury and was Virginia's secretary of state. Hartley was business agent for Connecticut arms manufacturer...

GLC07082.01

to E. T. Lawsing

Beauregard replies to an inquiry about the origins of the name "Stonewall" for General Thomas J. Jackson after the 1st Battle of Manassas (Bull Run). He refers him to his article titled "Bull Run" and published in the Century. He remarks, "Most of us...

GLC07082.02

to John J. Pettus

Writes to the Governor of Mississippi about Rankin county, Mississippi, which is in very bad condition due to a lack of able bodied men. They fear a slave uprising. "In our county the able bodied men have been so reduced by volunteering and...

GLC07082.03

to Abraham Lincoln

Grant, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army responds to President Lincoln's letter of 12 September (refer to GLC07084.01). Writes "It has been my intention for a week...to see Sheridan and arrange what was necessary to enable him to start...

GLC07084.02

to John

Gives an update on news near the end of the war to an unknown friend named John. Reports that Charleston, Georgetown, Fort Fisher, Wilmington and Confederate General Benjamin Butler have all fallen. Also writes about Union General Philip A...

GLC07085

Military Map Showing the Marches of the United States Forces Under Command of Maj. Genl. W.T. Sherman, U.S.A. During the Years 1863, 1864, 1865

Black and white map ranging from Missouri to Maryland in the north and Louisiana to Georgia in the south. Sherman's routes are outlined in red, blue, green, yellow and brown. Compiled according to Sherman's order by Brevet Major W.L.B Jenney, and...

GLC07086.01

No. 5 Map of Chattanooga and Vicinity

The title continues: "Compiled from Surveys and Information Under the Direction of Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs. Chattanooga Nov 21st 1863." However, "Capt, W.E. Merrill U.S. Engrs" is crossed out and underneath is hand written: "Capt. Preston F...

GLC07086.02

[Civil War map of Mississippi and Alabama]

Covers northern segments of the two states, showing towns, watercourses, railroads, and roads. Also shows Corinth and vicinity. The Tennessee River appears prominently, colored with a light blue paint wash. The map is painted and drawn on a coated...

GLC07086.03

Map of the Seat of War in South Carolina

Shows the Atlantic coast from Savannah to Winyaw Bay, with Charleston featured prominently in the lower center. Indicates towns, roads, and some topographical features. Painted and drawn on a coated, fine weave "architect's" linen. Mostly black...

GLC07086.04

to Francis Pickens

Writes that South Carolina should not attack Fort Sumter without the orders of the Confederacy, since such an action would lead to confusion and panic. "I have been informed...that the troops in Charleston Harbor will assault Fort Sumpter within a...

GLC07087

[Cased daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln]

Quarter-plate daguerreotype by Christopher S. German, probably taken from an albumen on or about 23 September 1858. Original leather case with 2 hooks intact. Three-quarter view of Lincoln, beardless and seated, at the time of the Lincoln-Douglas...

GLC07088.01

[Cabinet card of Mrs. Harriet Chapman]

Shows Mrs. Chapman, daughter of Lincoln's cousin Dennis Hanks, at about age 72. Provenance notes in pencil on back.

GLC07088.02

Cabinet card issued by Herbert Wells Fay, circa 1920 with legend on verso

Retouced variant of Ostendorf O-41 with features strengthened. Based off of a wet plate negative negative taken by McNulta, March 1861, just prior to Lincoln's departure for Washington, D.C.

GLC07090

Parole of West H. Humphreys for participating in Confederate government

A former TN Attorney General and Federal Judge who was impeached for taking similar positions in Confederate government; also cleared on charge he ordered confiscation of Johnson's property. Scribal document on Executive Office stationery.

GLC07092

to John H. B. Latrobe

Concerning an American Colonization Society legal settlement arising from the transportation of cargo and colonists. Francis Scott Key, a lawyer and member of the society, brainstorms ideas for diminishing their liability. Latrobe was also a lawyer...

GLC07100

to Rev. Herman Dyer

Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the...

GLC07102

to Charles W. Dumas

Sends Dumas plans for the construction of Washington, D.C. "with a desire that they may be exhibited" in Europe. Accompanied by a 1792 Andrew Ellicott Map from "Columbian Magazine" (GLC 7104.02).

GLC07104.01

[Map of Washington, D.C.].

Engraved folding map removed from the "Columbian Magazine." Included with a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Charles W. Dumas (GLC07104.01).

GLC07104.02

to James Dinsmore

Discusses the renovation and construction of the dome at Monticello. "I wonder the Copper sheets had not got to hand, as it is very long since they left Philadelphia. the steps, or plinths for the dome must be got from Fluvanna...." States that it...

GLC07105

to Edwin M. Stanton re: discharge of jailed Confederate conscript

The soldier was a nephew of Lincoln's aquaintance, John Tipton, who has "Lost one brother, and another crippled for life, in our service"

GLC07107

[Authorization to affix the seal to "my proclamation," for a day of national humiliation and prayer]

Partially printed document ordering the seal affixed to a presidential proclamation praying for an end to the Civil War. A pencil note on verso explains the circumstances of the document.

GLC07108

to John Francis Mercer

Written by Monroe as a major in William Alexander's (aka Lord Stirling) brigade of George Washington's army to Colonel Mercer, captain in the 3rd Virginia Regiment. Recipient is inferred from the third page of the letter where Monroe asks for...

GLC07111

to Edwin M. Stanton

Discussing Mary Todd Lincoln's influence in military matters. Says that others have "asserted that Mrs Lincoln was one of the parties whose influence had operated on me." Also praises some of Stanton's early changes in dispositions of troops. Marked...

GLC07091

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Heavily vignetted profile portrait of Stowe as an older woman. Signed on mount.

GLC07093

Collection of three items related to Dwight D. Eisenhower [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC07094

[Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]

Printed from the original lost ambrotype taken by T.P. Pearson (Ostendorf No. O-8) at Macomb, Illinois, 26 August 1858 at the time of the Lincoln Douglas debates. Printed circa 1890. Shows Lincoln beardless. Printed with "Rider, 339 W. Madison...

GLC07094.03

[1860 and 1864 presidential election Union campaign banner]

Linen Union campaign banner with image of an eagle holding an American flag shield. Banner held in eagle's beak reads [Abraham] Lincoln and [Andrew] Johnson. Printed in red, blue and black. Altered for use in the 1864 election. The original...

GLC07095

[Purple and blue "Union" paper folding paper lantern]

Lantern made from corrugated wove paper with cardboard top and base, hanging loop and internal metal candle holder. The paper is printed or painted with blue and purple (perhaps once burgundy or dark red), with the word "Union" printed twice as part...

GLC07096

to Ephraim Bemis

Writes to his parents to relay that he is in good health. Implores them to arrange for his release from his duty as a soldier, fearing that if he does not return home soon he will lose his trade. Also notes an Indian attack on Casco Fort. Written...

GLC07097

to Jacob Burdett

Written by Clay as a lawyer in Lexington, Kentucky, before he began his political career to Burdett as an attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. References a previous letter by Burdett respecting Jim, a runaway slave whose status was in question. Says an...

GLC07098

to Theodore Sedgwick

Discusses a two hundred page report (possibly of the Amistad case). Mentions Lewis Tappan, an abolitionist who supported the Amistad Africans' freedom. Discusses the authenticity of treaties admitted as evidence in the Amistad case at District...

GLC07099

to Benjamin Lincoln

Adams as vice president to Lincoln after his unsuccessful mission to make peace with the Northwest Indians. Says he read with interest Lincoln's report on why peace was not achieved. Says the report fits with the facts he learned while in Europe and...

GLC07101

to Thomas Sumter

Writes to General Sumter about Lord Cornwallis's movements, concluding that he is "rather inclined to think that he will leave everything here and move northward." Discusses the arrival of some supplies. Comments "I fully agree with you that...

GLC07103

to James Breckinridge

Discusses the plans for construction and related finances at the University of Virginia. Proctor of the University Arthur Brockenbrough was involved in assessing the costs so that they could plan for the construction of a library.

GLC07106

to James Duane

Comments on a visit by Major North, who he describes as "a Genteel young man." Notes an unconfirmed report that Massachusetts ratified the Constitution and hopes it will compel other states to do the same. Criticizes Robert R. Livingston for his...

GLC07109

to Richard Rush

Written by Madison as President to Rush as Attorney General. Asks advice on various problems the government needs to handle. Wants to know if it is proper to give naval protection against the "Carthaginian Corsairs" -- probably the Barbary powers...

GLC07110

to William Henry Harrison

Asks Harrison, then governor of the Indiana Territory, to help pass laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to Indians, in hopes that it will remove a "great obstacle to their acquiring industrious habits." Also notes that the general government policy...

GLC07156

[John A. Gurley intends to establish a civil government for Arizona]

Signed by Lincoln on 11 July 1863. Brigadier General Edward Canby informs Major General Schofield that John A. Gurley, the Governor of Arizona, will be passing through the Missouri Territory. Requests that Schofield, stationed in Missouri, provide...

GLC07158

to Edmund Randolph

Signed with initials ("G.W.") President Washington states that a painful disorder prevented him from replying sooner to a letter from Randolph. Discusses the lottery of the deceased Colonel Byrd, stating that one of the associates of this lottery...

GLC07161

Appeal for prayer and thanksgiving "Union liberty and victory. Thanks to God"

Pottstown, Pa. printing by a local minister, rector George Latimer, of Lincoln's appeal for a day of prayer and thanksgiving after the fighting in the Wilderness

GLC07165

to Palmira Johnson

Sends a lock of hair (not included) and a "likeness of the head also from which it is shorn as taken by [Gilbert] Stewart." Written in the third person.

GLC07150

The wilderness hunter; an account of the big game of the United States and its chase with horse, hound, and rifle

Inscription to Miss Margaret on front endpaper dated 13 December 1893 discusses Roosevelt's love of hunting and the wilderness. Note inscribed inside cover by Bill dated 14 December 1893 Bookplate of Alastair Penrose Gordon-Cumming affxed to inside...

GLC07151

Copy of farewell address to his personal and general staff

Addressed to Major Henry Bryan, his assistant adjutant and inspector general. Marked "copy." Entire document appears to be in the same hand. A later biographical note about Henry Bryan is written on verso in ink.

GLC07152

The Constitution of the United States of America.

Third edition. Published by T. K. & P. G. Collins. Signed by Jefferson Davis on both the first and rear pastedowns. Provides a history of the Constitution, with other documents, state papers and statistics.

GLC07153

to William Whipple

A long letter from member of the Continental Congress (1776-1781, 1783-1785) and signer of the Declaration of Independence William Ellery to New Hampshire member of the Continental Congress (1776-1779) William Whipple which reprises events from the...

GLC07154

to John Jay

Inspector General Alexander Hamilton writes to Governor of New York John Jay about the importance of engineers in planning the defense of Philadelphia against possible attack duing the threat of war between the United States and France in 1798...

GLC07155

to Mathilda M. Rhett

Thanks her for her letter and updates her on current events of the Civil War. "Much is to be done & yet our invaders have everything their own way. It will not be so always & our turn will come some day. They have complete control of the waters...

GLC07157

to Baron Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville

Madison as President to Hyde de Neuville as French Ambassador to the United States. References Hyde de Neuville's letter of 12 July 1816. Madison is pleased with the positive sentiments of France relayed by Hyde de Neuville. Says he is glad King...

GLC07159

to unknown [incomplete]

Writes at length on the relationship between church and state, particularly in regard to unconstitutional tax assessment and the use of public funds to build a Congregational meeting house in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Discusses the Constitution...

GLC07160.01

to his brother [incomplete]

Writes to his brother about the shipment of goods, family matters, and a difficult boy working as his clerk, named Johnny. Discusses legal issues pertaining to the division of a land patent in Kinderhook, New York. Incomplete and not signed...

GLC07160.02

to Henry Van Schaak

Thanks him for his letter. Regrets that he suffers so much persecution on account of his "adherence to the Episcopal Church." Reminds him that current law protects the free exercise of religion. Stillman is possibly Samuel Stillman, pastor of the...

GLC07160.03

to Loring Andrews

Writes a letter to the editor of the Western Star to condemn the practice of using public funds to pay for parish teachers linked to denominational majorities. Such taxation and town treasury appropriations, he charges, violate the constitutional...

GLC07160.04

to Henry Van Schaack

Advises that there are certain expenses that must be taxed on the Congregationalists. Requests information on the damages and costs resulting from a suit against the town. Sends two Philadelphia newspapers containing the speech of Mr. Sedgwick on...

GLC07160.05

[Notes on taxation and establishment of churches in Massachusetts]

Notes outlining his arguments against the practices of taxation and appropriation of public monies to fund construction of meeting houses and payment of teachers for denominational majorities. Cites the state constitution and its Bill of Rights. In...

GLC07160.06

to Ezekiel Bacon re: free-trade in turbulent Europe

Written while serving as American minister to Russia. "Neutrality . . . alone will preserve our independence." Folio.

GLC07162

The Remembrancer, or impartial repository of public events [2d edition]

GLC07163

Letters 1st Cal. Regt. re: camp life; southerners; McClellan; slavery [decimalized]

Collection of 60 ALS by Foot Soldier, in first Ca. Regiment. "It is turned into a war to put money in political pockets and to free the niggers;" Lincoln: "His mind is not able to comprehend the simple game of checkers let alone the war like game...

GLC07164

to John Sherman re: Johnson and Tenure of Office Act

"Whilst I think he wanted the constitutionality of the 'Tenure Act' tested I think now he would be glad either to get the vacancy of Sec. of War or have the office just where it was during suspension."

GLC07166

to Henry Knox re: Ordinance Department

Preparing for meeting between Washington and Knox. Three collateral engravings of Hamilton with letter.

GLC07167

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no.20 (June 19, 1790)]

Whole no. 124. re: Notice of Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution; Washington's letter to Hebrew Congregation of Savannah; etc.

GLC07270

to Richard B. Winder

Wirz seeks information to implicate "the authorities at Richmond" on conditions at Andersonville, suggesting that he is being prosecuted so that "the big men, such as Cooper Seddon, Jeff Davis" can be prosecuted. Indicates that providing such...

GLC07271.01

[Admission ticket to the hanging of Captain Henry Wirz at the Old Capital Prison in Washington, D.C.]

Wirz's hanging is not mentioned but the date of admission is 10 November 1865, the day he was hanged at the Old Capital Prison. Small yellow printed card. The name of the bearer has been scratched out.

GLC07271.04

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [day of Thanksgiving]

Regarding setting aside day of thanksgiving

GLC07251.01

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [RI Constitution ratification]

Regarding ratification of new constitution.

GLC07251.02

Speech of Governor Dorr [on silk]

Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment; on silk. (With loss on decorative lower left margin.)

GLC07252

Dorr liberation stock [printed document, fund-raising for his legal case]

To raise funds to carry Dorr's case to Supreme Court, not issued but signed by president of liberation society and counsel for the citizens.

GLC07253.01

Speech of Governor Dorr

Concerning the case against Dorr and his subsequent imprisonment. Printed on bright yellow paper.

GLC07253.02

The Four traitors [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]

Illustrations and text of 4 politicians who "infamously sold themselves to the Dorrites, for office and political power."

GLC07254

To the Whigs of Rhode-Island [pro-Dorr]

Charles Jackson, candidate for Governor of Liberation Convention; re: "unconditional liberation of Thomas Wilson Dorr ... to be action of amnesty ... to restore peace"

GLC07255.01

To the electors of the western ... district [Wilkins Updike for Congress]

For the Western Congressional District supporting Wilkins Updike for Congress. Post-dates 1842, quotes text from Narragansett Citizen.

GLC07255.02

Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]

Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)

GLC07256

Great political car ride and last load of patriots.

Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...

GLC07257

Governor Thomas Dorr

Mezzotint engraving taken from daguerreotype. Engraved by W. Warner, from a December 1841 image.

GLC07258

A candid and impartial narrative of the transactions of the fleet...

Printed by Almon. Second edition, illustrated with large folding map, showing promontory at Sandy Hook, NJ. (First edition had no map.) Full title: "A candid and impartial narrative of the transactions of the fleet under the command of Lord Howe...

GLC07259

Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal]

Brass medal: "Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President / The great rail splitter of the west must & shall be our next President."

GLC07260

Draft of farewell address to his army, written in pencil

Draft of farewell address to the army: "I have this day been relieved from the command of this army ... you have endured your many hardships during the recent campaign. I am alone responsible for its conception and strived hard to do my duty in its...

GLC07261

to Wm. R. Ware? re: illustrated letter on placement of Shaw 54th Mass. memorial

Letter concerning the placement of the Shaw Memorial for 54th (colored) Massachusetts Regiment near the Boston State House.

GLC07262

Battle of New Orleans broadside [in French and English]

Dual-language War of 1812 broadside detailing battle of 8 January 1815. Consists of illustration and key.

GLC07263

The Modern part of an universal history

Title page (only) from a book in Warren's library, signed.

GLC07264

New-York weekly journal. [No. 86 (June 30, 1735)]

Printed while Zenger was in prison

GLC07265

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1736 (April 1, 1762)]

Re: British and French hostilities in the Caribbean; Indian peace treaty in Virginia, etc.

GLC07266

Gazette of the United States. [No. 76 (January 2, 1790)]

re: urging ratification of Bill of Rights in Virginia; "an act providing for the expenses which may attend negotiations with Indian tribes ..." etc.

GLC07268

Gazette of the United States. [No. 92 (February 27, 1790)]

Re: House of Representatives discussion on Hamilton's report as Secretary of Treasury.

GLC07269

[Collection of sixteen documents from an archive of the Quartermaster of Andersonville Prison][Decimalized]

Includes several letters, an Andersonville wallet, biscuit in a tin, Libby Prison drawing, hand-carved bone kerchief slide, bone snuff box, cane, etc. Richard B. Winder served as Quartermaster throughout the Civil War. He was a cousin of Gen. John H...

GLC07271

[Parole from Andersonville Prison issued for for W.T. West]

Partially printed slip permits West "to go to drive hospital wood team and return to hospital." With "Military Prison" stamp on verso. Written at Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville Prison.

GLC07271.02

[Special order for a furlough for Private P.T. Hodges, Company G, 3rd Regt. Georgia Reserve]

Countersigned by General Winder's son, Captain Winder, the acting assistant general. Partially printed document granting a twenty five day furlough. Numbered "Special Order No. 190." Form printed on dark orange paper. Written at Camp Sumter...

GLC07271.03

to unknown

Cunningham, a captain in Company K of the 3rd Georgia Reserves, writes to an unidentified Captain to send receipts for supplies, including guns, canteen straps, and empty cartridges (not included). Written on a torn scrap of paper.

GLC07271.05

[Special Orders No. 1authorizing Richard Bayly WInder to take charge of his department]

Signed by Ruggles as Commissary General of Prisons and countersigned by Samuel T. Bayly as acting assistant general. The department Major Winder was to take charge of was at Andersonville Prison.

GLC07271.06.01

[Wallet owned by Richard B. Winder]

Inscribed in the wallet is "R.B. Winder Captain and A.Q.M. C.S.A [Assistant Quarter Master Confederate States of America]." Accompanied by three pieces of Confederate currency of the following denominations: $1, $10 and 20 bill (see GLC07271.07.02-...

GLC07271.07.01

Urging support of Thirteenth Amendment

Includes ANS by Ashley: "Don't you know of one 'sinner' among the opposition who is on praying ground?"

GLC07033.01

to Andrew H. Foote re: Fort Donelson, weapons, etc.

In part: "If you had eleven inch guns instead of 42 pds, I have no doubt you would have silenced Fort Donelson in less than one hour.... I think we see land -- Tennessee ought to be pacified in 30 days"

GLC07034

Jefferson Celebration, Washington Hall

Pro-Jackson propaganda celebrating "The Genuine Democratic Party". Date in pen at top "14 April 1834."

GLC07040

Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States...

[title continued] before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors. 3 volumes, inscribed to Richard C. Parsons, signed "S.P. Chase". Vol 1: xxii, 741 pp. vol. 2: xxii, 498 pp...

GLC07047

to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; Saratoga Monument

Writes about descriptions of Colchester Monument for Harper's Bazaar and ideas for Saratoga Monument.

GLC07025.02

to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; traveling to Rome

Writes of Colchester Monument and a planned trip to Rome where he will embrace "The atmosphere of art, which I suppose must make artists of all who inhale it".

GLC07025.03

to John P. Ridner re: financial matters, portrait in progress of J.Q. Adams

GLC07026

to Alfred Sully re: fashion in art

Sully writes "The taste for modern, and perhaps for ancient paintings is very changeable. The reign of a fashionable artist is short, and he does well who 'makes hay, while the sun shines'."

GLC07027

to Andrew Craigie re: sending pictures of the President and Vice-President

GLC07028