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to John T. Hoffman

Writes to the Governor of New York and encloses a letter (enclosure not included). States he does not know anything of the writer nor of the case, but transmits the letter because it concerns a human life.

GLC02095.15

to John C. Spencer

Answers Spencer's questions about matters involving telegraphic conductors. Gives information on who will supply the pipe, pricing and payment, and delivery of it. States that he first found out about the deficiencies of the pipe on 6 December 1843...

GLC02113

President Jefferson's Inaugural Speech

President Jefferson's inaugural speech, given after his official reelection in 1805: "Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the United States Senate, where his reelection was declated, and the necessary oath administered to him." Printed on silk...

GLC02151

to Lile Miller [incomplete]

Written at Camp Tennaly. Writes, "...every thing is very quiet, when every thing is so quiet i get the horrors i never feel Better than when we are moving..."

GLC02155.008

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Washington near Falmouth, Virginia, to his wife. Gives her advice as to how to get rid of her "sick headache." Comments on the weather and an upcoming inspection.

GLC02155.045

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Marked unofficial. Brigadier General Hayes writes, as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers, to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Expresses his disappointment over the detention of a Mr. Landcraft and a...

GLC02032

The Draft in Berks County

Extra from the "B. & S. Journal" -- the Berks and Schuylkill Journal. Broadside lists men drafted in the first Northern draft by town, with occupation, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Lists the names of men from 16 different towns. Mentions number of...

GLC02036

to William Rochester

As President of the Bank of the United States, Biddle clarifies some rules and regulations concerning lending funds. Explains that the security of two responsible, known persons is necessary and advises Rochester, a banker in Buffalo, New York, to...

GLC02044

[Circular letter to port collectors]

Printed circular letter signed by Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury. Points out common errors in customs collection.

GLC02052

[Check written to George C. Boldt]

Check from the Mechanics' National Bank written for $118.17. Contains canceled 2 cent stamp. Includes a stamp on verso instructing "Pay to the order of the Astor National Bank, N. Y. Geo. C. Boldt, (The Waldorf-Astoria)." Contains an Astor...

GLC02063.08

to Mary

Written in pencil to his sister Mary. Discusses some skirmishes and camp life. Written from "Sanksters Cross Rodes."

GLC02082.09

to his sister

Ink is severely faded and nearly illegible. Provides Fredericksburg, Virginia camp news.

GLC02082.24

to Mary

Written from Camp 5th Alabama near Monetons ford on the Rapperdan. Discusses fighting & skirmishing with Yankees.

GLC02082.46

to Mary

Mentions making a bone ring from bone found at Seven Pines.

GLC02082.51

to William Pinkney

Monroe, Joint Minister to Great Britain with Pinkney, sends to Pinkney an enclosed commission and letters of credence (not included) to the British King and Queen. States that the United States government hopes that Pinkney will take Monroe's place...

GLC02098

to George C. Pullman

Written as Vice President of the Pullman Company to the President while on vacation. Mentions political news, cost-effectiveness of the elevated trains in New York, and scheduling trains to handle rush hours. Written on Pullman Palace Car Company...

GLC02114

[Cabinet photograph of Alexander R. Lawton]

Alexander R. Lawton in civilian clothing. Lacks original backing of the mount. Bust portrait signed on mount. Lawton was the Quartermaster General of the C.S.A. The inscription "late" in on the recto, possibly indicating this reproduction was...

GLC02136.24

[Appointment of Charles Cushing Sheriff of Lincoln County, Massachusetts].

Also signed by Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay Andrew Oliver. On 9 November 1760 Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay Thomas Hutchinson warrants that Cushing has taken the oaths required for the office. With paper...

GLC02140

To Cook

Ward ALS 6/16/1841 1 p. + docket re: finding seconds

GLC02145.28.02

to William Hoffman

Writes to Colonel Hoffman about exchanging a Union prisoner, Lieutenant Adjutant D.T. Bowler of the 7th Iowa volunteers (the bearer of the letter) for a Confederate prisoner Lieutenant George T. Moorman held at Chicago. States that Bowler is on...

GLC02152

to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Notes, "...yesterday was the grand Review and such a sight was never seen on this continent it is impossible for me to tell you how may [sic] soldiers was there but i suppose from 50 to 70 thousand they were...

GLC02155.020

to Lile Miller

Labels the letter Leesburg, Montgomery County, Maryland, however Miller likely writes from Leesburg, Virginia. Predicts they will travel to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and there is no sign of an upcoming battle. Writes, "I have just heard there is...

GLC02155.062

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from Frederick County, Maryland. Notes that the Confederates left Frederick City. Writes, "i suppose there has been great excitement there since the Rebels have invaded Maryland, But i do not think there is much cause for...

GLC02155.063

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife six days after the Battle of Antietam (also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg). Describes "Rebels lying around through the woods and fields that have not Been Burried and perhaps never will..."

GLC02155.065

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp at Brooks Station. Discusses the metaphoric "dark cloud" that hangs over the country and his feelings of disheartenment. Mentions the high rate of desertion, including a "rascal" who borrowed $100 from the other...

GLC02155.074

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Describes marching to Falmouth, Virginia. Referring to Burnside's Mud March, writes: "Burnside army got fast in the mud, although as usual they had the Old Pa Reserves for their wheel Horses...

GLC02155.078

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Mentions that his father, who is also in the military, is ward master of an unspecified hospital. Writes, "in this letter you filled a large space with the doings of of [sic] the Government...

GLC02155.079

to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife from camp near Union Mills. Relates that his lieutenant, [Henry] Minnigh, has obtained a leave of absence. Written in pencil.

GLC02155.087

to Lile Miller

Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough. Expects to stay at Fairfax Station through the summer.

GLC02155.095

to Lile Miller

Regarding his inability to get a furlough, writes, "Dear Wife there is an under handed game at work here, those that are Particular friends of Little Eddy McPherson stands the Best chance as they write on to him he goes to Genl Heintzleman [sic]...

GLC02155.096

to Lile Miller

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless...

GLC02155.098

to Lile Miller

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is...

GLC02155.100

to Lile Miller

Writes, "... the different Regts keep the People that live around here, they come into camp and gather up all the Bread meat an coffee the Boys do not make use of which is not a little, they are generally women and children, and I must say I should...

GLC02155.102

to Lile Miller

Received a letter from his father, who is also in the service. Notes that he has one year left to serve, but his father's time will be up soon. Discusses his wife's upcoming trip to Columbia (possibly Columbia, Pennsylvania). Pages one and two of the...

GLC02155.104

to John Davis

Serving as Massachusetts Representative, Webster informs United States District Court Judge Davis that the subject of District Judges' salaries has been brought forward (likely in the House of Representatives), and he plans to report a Bill on the...

GLC02043

to the President [Ulysses S. Grant]

Asks President Ulysses S. Grant to reappoint Gen. John Allen Campbell Governor of the Wyoming Territory: "The undersigned members of the Ohio delegation in the 42nd Congress, and members elect to the 43rd Congress respectfully recommend the...

GLC02051

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James Brown].

GLC02066

to Azariah Smith

Thanks him for his letter. Plans to leave for Washington, D.C., "simply to vote" presumably in Senate. After Washington, Sumner plans to travel to Europe "in search of that complete restoration which I have not yet found at home."

GLC02095.05

[Check signed by Charles Sumner]

Check for $354.51 payable to Mr. Elliott C. Cowdin from the First National Bank, Washington, D.C. Signed by Sumner. Endorsed on verso. With US inter-revenue stamp.

GLC02095.33

[Statement opposing white settlement on Indian land in Brotherton, New Jersey]

A strong statement signed by eight Indians showing alarm over white settlers moving onto their land, forbidding it in the future, making illegitimate leases null and void, and voicing hopes to "live in Quietness among one another without giving any...

GLC00540.01

[George Dill promises to pay Watson]

GLC01450.600.031

[ itemized list of taxes for the Murphys]

GLC01450.600.032

[Receipt for Richard and William Murphy's subscription to illegible magazine or newspaper]

GLC01450.600.033

[Receipt of Louis Sim's subscription to Enquirer]

GLC01450.600.034

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.035

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.036

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state, county, and courthouse taxes]

GLC01450.600.037

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's circuit court fees]

GLC01450.600.038

[Receipt of Mrs. David Murphy for subscription to Ratmonth?]

GLC01450.600.040

[Receipt of David Murphy for the cost of a civil suit]

GLC01450.600.041

[Receipt of William Murphy for county taxes]

GLC01450.600.042

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.043

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.044

[Receipt of David Murphy for state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.045

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.046

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy for his subscription to St. Louis Beacon]

GLC01450.600.047

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy regarding court case fee]

GLC01450.600.048

[Record of Receipt for David Murphy's state and county taxes]

GLC01450.600.049

[Constable receipt for David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.050

[Court receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.051

[receipt of David Murphy]

GLC01450.600.052

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Sept. 30th-Oct. 17th]

GLC01450.600.053

[List of expenses for David Murphy for Jan. 14th-Jan. 19th]

Dated January 14, 1834 - January 19, 1834.

GLC01450.600.054

[David Murphy, Isaac Cunningham, WIlliam Brown, James Ritter, and Charles Bart are appointed by the county court]

GLC01450.600.055

[ Receipt of David Murphy for land purchase]

GLC01450.600.056

[Announcing pro-slavery meeting]

GLC01450.600.057

to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve

GLC01450.600.058

to Mr. Murphy

GLC01450.600.059

Insteuits qulon a circul...[in French]

mentions Governor Wilkinson

GLC01450.600.060

[petition to elect Nathaniel Book as Mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.061

People's Ticket with Sam Caruthers for Rep. [4 copies]

GLC01450.600.062

to Brother Murphy

GLC01450.600.063

to John

David Murphy writes to John about the approaching election.

GLC01450.600.064

Moore Certificate

GLC01450.600.065

Commissioners' Obligation

discusses David Murphy's obligations to the county

GLC01450.600.066

[petition to appoint Nathaniel Cook as second mayor of St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.067

[petition to replace John Nallee with John Smith in St. Genevieve]

GLC01450.600.068

[Annnouncement from the county clerk that David Murphy has died and left a will leaving his estate to others]

GLC01450.600.069

[David Murphy's will]

Dated May 14, 1843- 7 September 1843.

GLC01450.600.070

[Copy of David Murphy's will]

GLC01450.600.071

[David Murphy's will, unfinished and undated]

GLC01450.600.072

[Ledger for 91 Francois Branch Bible Society]

GLC01450.600.073

[Horses sold between David Murphy and James Dodson]

GLC01450.600.074

[Military department declares resignation]

GLC01450.600.075

to James Lowry Donaldson

A letter from David Murphy to James Lowry Donaldson. Donaldson was a register of land claims for the district of Louisiana.

GLC01450.600.076

[David Murphy is sworn in]

GLC01450.600.077

[Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

to Sons

GLC01450.600.080

to Sir

Duane writes a letter to Murphy addressing the letter as "to Sir."

GLC01450.600.081

Mrs. Moses Gaylord

Connecticut Revolutionary War soldier's letter to his wife in West Hartford. Mentions that there is not much news. Says a flag of truce was flown after a packet of materials came in from Congress. Suspects that it involves the exchange of 500 French...

GLC02023

to Elihu Chauncey

Writes concerning his bank balance. States that he sent a messenger to the bank who reported his balance to be $3614.49 which worries him because he wrote a check yesterday for $10,000. Asks Chauncey to check on this and if his balance is really...

GLC02045

to his mother

Written in pencil. Discusses First Bull Run, 10,000 fighting against 800, and 15,000 killed and wounded

GLC02082.06

to Dorcus

Written in pencil to his cousin Dorcus. Writes with great optimism about his regiment being the best. Discusses camp life. Written from "Sanksters Cross Rodes."

GLC02082.08

to his sister

Written in pencil. Gives battle reports (he was away), and discusses Stonewall Jackson and stragglers at Antietam.

GLC02082.19

to Mary

Discusses his return to old winter quarters. Mentions marching in the cold weather. Reports that the Yanks seized Tuscaloosa. Also Tate also worries about the seizure of Tuscaloosa and wishes for a furlough to "bush whack them." Also describes an...

GLC02082.50

An oration on the death of Abraham Lincoln late president of the United States

Published by W.A. Whitmore, Steam Book and Job Printer. Signed in pencil by Fillmore on title page. The speech was delivered on Island 40, April 25, 1865.

GLC02120

General orders no. 66

Secretary of War Stanton announces the death of President Lincoln to the armies. States that "headquarters of every department, post, station, fort, and arsenal will be draped in mourning for thirty days." Also, funeral honors will take place at...

GLC02031

[Parole releasing prisoner of war Augustus Powell to his father's custody]

Releases Powell, a prisoner of war at Alton, Illinois to his father, John M. Powell. Written on Executive Mansion stationery. Pencil autograph endorsement signed by E.M. Stanton, Secretary of War, states this was referred to General Hitchcock...

GLC02054

to Mary

Written on stationery from a captured soldier from the 20th Maine Volunteers. Discusses hospital duty, and mentions General Jubal Early's campaign in the Washington, D.C. area.

GLC02082.56