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to Joshua Mauger

Discusses news of family and friends. Also, says it is strange that they are only informed of American losses.

GLC03902.084

to Joshua Mauger

Expressing sympathy for Mauger and urging him to remain stoic in the face of his illness.

GLC03902.085

to Joshua Mauger

He needs to borrow £ 105 to pay off Miss Durell's debt.

GLC03902.086

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.

GLC03902.087

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the lease of a house.

GLC03902.088

to Joshua Mauger

He has not heard from his nephew and hopes that Mauger can give him information concerning the boy. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.089

to Joshua Mauger

He thinks it was unnecessary for the British to evacuate Boston and wonders how the American troops managed to beat the British army.

GLC03902.090

to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter (GLC03902.091.02) from D'Auvergne's nephew who served in Boston. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.091.01

to James D'Auvergne

Enclosed with GLC3902.091.01. Mostly personal news concerning an application for service at home. Briefly mentions the British evacuation of Boston.

GLC03902.091.02

to Joshua Mauger

"Tuesday." He will write to Mr. Olive to collect the £80 Mauger owes him. News concerning the rental property "Millbrooke."

GLC03902.092

to Joshua Mauger

He has applied for the governorship of the Isle of Wight ["White"]. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.093

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie is leaving school at Christmas and is good with accounts.

GLC03902.094

to Joshua Mauger

He sent money to Miss Bellie.

GLC03902.095

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie's master has not released him yet.

GLC03902.096

to Joshua Mauger

He is glad to hear that Mr. Bellie is satisfied. He says Lord Spencer has agreed to support him in "the affair I mentioned to you sometime ago."

GLC03902.097

to Joshua Mauger

A recent trip would have been more pleasant had he been feeling well.

GLC03902.098

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Mauger being ill.

GLC03902.099

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie has been dismissed due to his extravagance. Mentions news concerning business and that staves are needed in Halifax.

GLC03902.100

to Joshua Mauger

He is trying to persuade the "young Villain Bellie" to sign onto a Man of War. Bellie's sister continues to do well. Miss Durell will be returning in a week. Mentions that Mrs. Tyson is again quite ill.

GLC03902.101

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie has escaped.

GLC03902.102

to Joshua Mauger

The recent "unfortunate" news from America may force a change in Ministers and the dissolution of Parliament. "If all that the Publick Print states respecting Burgoun be true things are very bad indeed."

GLC03902.103

to Joshua Mauger

Captain Hughes has been offered the Commissionership and Lieutenant Governorship of Halifax.

GLC03902.104

to Joshua Mauger

He told Hughes to ask Mauger for advice concerning his new offices in Halifax.

GLC03902.105

to Joshua Mauger

Enclosed a bill of exchange [Not in collection]. Hughes will sail for Halifax on the "Vallas" and D'Auvergne hopes Bellie will go with him. He asks: "What be the consequence of Lord N: speech, War or Peace? [. . . . ] [T]he temper of the Americans...

GLC03902.106

to Joshua Mauger

Encloses a letter from Mr. Bellie [not in collection] and discusses business.

GLC03902.107

to Joshua Mauger

Acknowledges receipt of money. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.108

to Joshua Mauger

He asks Mauger to review his accounts and to inform him of any bills paid for either of the Bellies or Miss Durell.

GLC03902.109

to Joshua Mauger

Newspapers report that Lord Howe has declined to be Peace Commissioner to the United States and has asked to be recalled. The British are adopting a new strategy. Quebec, Halifax, New York and Rhode Island are to be made secure. It is rumored that...

GLC03902.110

to Joshua Mauger

[First half of letter appears to be missing.] Describes a naval engagement involving the Brest fleet.

GLC03902.111

to Joshua Mauger

People are upset that Mr. K did not totally destroy the French Fleet. Another attack on the Brest Fleet is planned for the following week. News about D'Auvergne's nephew, Ned [Edward], who has decided to stay in the West Indian trade business...

GLC03902.112

to Joshua Mauger

He has been promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He comments: "You see by the Publick Prints what a shabby figure we make in America. Things unfortunately continue to take just the same turn that you had from time to time foretold." He also encloses 150...

GLC03902.113

to Joshua Mauger

He forwards a letter to Joshua Mauger. Waits to hear news of the Brest Fleet.

GLC03902.114

to Joshua Mauger

Miss Bellie has caused great trouble by taking a leave of absence, even though she has three more months on her indenture to the Townsends.

GLC03902.115

to Joshua Mauger

The young girl Bellie has turned out to be worse than her brother. Expresses his concern over the fate of his nephew, Phil, who is in charge of a battery in the colonies. Discusses Miss Bellie's conduct and offers sympathy to Mrs. Tyson, who...

GLC03902.116

to Joshua Mauger

Worries that Spain may no longer be neutral. Writes of a naval engagement between French and British ships. the British lost and the paroled prisoner are making their way home through Spain. Was written in the Palace Yard.

GLC03902.117

to Joshua Mauger

The unexpected arrival of Lord Hodre in Westminster. Forwards two letters [not included.]

GLC03902.118

to Joshua Mauger

The four admirals were at court, which he notes is rather odd. Two of them asked for an audience with the King.

GLC03902.119

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses a letter he sent to Lord S.[andwich], which has not yet received an answer.

GLC03902.120

to Joshua Mauger

A man he recommended to Lord Sandwich has received a commission.

GLC03902.121

to Joshua Mauger

Sends Mauger a basket. A severe cold has kept him from attending a court Martial in Portsmouth.

GLC03902.122

to Joshua Mauger

The ship an associate, Mr. Nicolle, was on has sunk. There is no news of the passengers and crew.

GLC03902.123

to Joshua Mauger

He has just returned from Portsmouth. The Court Martial may go on for six months.

GLC03902.124

to Joshua Mauger

His nephew James will go to prison unless Mauger will pay his debt. He promises to pay Mauger back. Was written in the Palace Yard.

GLC03902.125

to Joshua Mauger

[letter may be fragmentary or purposely anonymous.] Apprehension concerning Ireland and rumors of war with Spain.

GLC03902.126

to Joshua Mauger

The House of Commons expects the American War to be finished tomorrow.

GLC03902.127

to Joshua Mauger

News that one of their homeward bound ships was captured near the Cape of Good Hope by the French.

GLC03902.128

to Joshua Mauger

Mauger requested a copy of a letter printed in the newspaper. Copies of the paper can be obtained but with the letter cut out.

GLC03902.129

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Spain's intention to declare war on England.

GLC03902.130

to Joshua Mauger

Admiral Collins is critically ill.

GLC03902.131

to Joshua Mauger

Admiral Collins died on Saturday. News of the exchange of officers and prisoners of war. Burgoyne's letter to his constituents is published in the paper.

GLC03902.132

to Joshua Mauger

His nephew left £ 150 with friends to pay back his debt to Joshua Mauger. "A great storm I find has arisen against our commander in chief and I hear he is likely to find it difficult to weather it."

GLC03902.133

to Joshua Mauger

Discusses the potential violence that may erupt during political campaigning.

GLC03902.134

to Joshua Mauger

He intends to overcharge Miss Durell for the time she spent at Mauger's because of the trouble she caused there.

GLC03902.135

to Joshua Mauger

Ned [Edward] is now captain of the "Speedy Pacquet", a government mail ship to the West Indies.

GLC03902.136

to Joshua Mauger

He has found the nectarine trees Mauger requested. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.137

to Joshua Mauger

Edward's ship is leaving for New York. Phillip is expected to return to England next month. Encloses GLC03902.138.02.Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.138.01

to Charles D'Auvergne

Concerning Phillip. Enclosed in GLC03902.138.01

GLC03902.138.02

to Joshua Mauger

He recommends Mauger quilt his house to guard against severe weather. A judgment against Commodore Johnson has awarded Captain Sutton £ 6,000. Written at Charing Cross train station in London

GLC03902.139

to Addie Frizielle

In this letter from 1944 Mrs. Roosevelt responded to one of her critics, Addie Frizielle, who worried about the desegregation of restrooms and forced social interaction between the races in the government's movement toward racial equality in some...

GLC09544.01

to Brother

author tells of his wife who is very sick.

GLC09302.030

[receipt for Woodson Johnson, paid in full]

GLC09302.031

[itemized receipt for Woodson Johnson]

paid by cash.

GLC09302.032

[Bill for an account that Woodson Johnson shares with William L. Pannil]

GLC09302.033

[list of Woodson Johnson's taxable property]

includes land and slaves, listed by name.

GLC09302.034

[note naming price for a slave girl]

GLC09302.035

[receipt for the purchase of a slave named John]

GLC09302.036

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Mentions rumors that Stonewall Jackson has been taken prisoner in Washington or that he has conquered Washington. Talks of gifts sent from home (one especially exciting was a piece of cheese.) In return, he sends...

GLC02165.10

to John Reeser

Jones writes from headquarters, Camp White House. Wishes Reeser well. Reports that he is within twenty miles of Richmond, Virginia and his company is fighting off Confederate guerrilla parties. Describes a skirmish in which the Confederates...

GLC03523.43.02

to unknown

Signed G. J. H. Writes from Camp Alexandria. Thanks the recipient for the "interesting" letter he received. Mentions traveling 600 miles from Washington junction to Harpers Ferry, Virginia to Cumberland, Maryland by [train] cars. Describes the...

GLC03523.43.03

to John Reeser

Discusses arriving in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to look for work. Comments on the low wages in Washington and finding higher wages in Alexandria. Describes beginning work on Saturday repairing a bridge that the rebels tried burning. Reports that...

GLC03523.43.09

to [Syrs] Glowner

Writes that he is in the hospital and that he would like to see him and the boys. Complains about not being able to rest and looking over Washington and seeing all the action. Discusses the presidential race between "old Abraham" [Abraham Lincoln]...

GLC03523.43.13

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Half length bust portrait. Wearing a black dress.

GLC09192.01

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a dark pattern dress.

GLC09192.02

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress. Same image as GLC09192.04.

GLC09192.03

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress. Same image as GLC09192.03.

GLC09192.04

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress.

GLC09192.05

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress.

GLC09192.06

to Alice Egerton

An engraved portrait of Jackson with lock of his white hair.

GLC00548.02

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Talks of mutual acquaintances, (including a death, one in an "insane retreat" and one who goes down town and returns "pretty tight"), Christmas (when he hears a sermon by an African missionary on "what shall be done...

GLC02165.01

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Confesses that the people enjoying the winter, sleighing etc., makes him miss home and that he hopes he never sees fighting like that which has been going on in Kentucky. Also says the stormy winter inhibits drilling...

GLC02165.02

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Laments camp accommodations ("you are at Church listening to a good sermon while I am seated on a wash basin and writing on a Camp Kettle") and not being able to spend "the last Sunday in Brookfield that perhaps I...

GLC02165.03

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Describes his time in New Orleans in the beginning of May, including the abuse from the natives, such as threats of the Yellow Jack. Also describes in good detail his regiment's role in the taking of New Orleans...

GLC02165.04

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Mentions going into New Orleans and meeting many acquaintances from home, noting that the people "seemed to behave themselves very well." Wounded acquaintance, William, returns to service, and William, the writer...

GLC02165.05

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Talks of the attempts of some (such as his friends Wilkinson and Johnson) to be discharged, and Sunday morning mandatory cleaning routines. Mentions General Ambrose Burnside will be reinforcing General George...

GLC02165.06

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. First mentions a skirmish near Lake Pontchartrain. Visits a nearby plantation, visiting its sugar house, and conversing with former enslaved people who say they would rather be there than in the camp. Describes...

GLC02165.07

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Hubbard to a friend. Talks of the departure of "Doctor" for whom Holly most likely works and whom Holly is sad to see go. A man comes along and asks for whiskey; describes his practices of "prescribing" whiskey. Comments that though...

GLC02165.08

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at an unkown location to a friend. First, he compares a soldier's occupation to a teacher's and observes that if he is paid no matter the amount of work he does, it is logical that he should be lazy. Is dubious whether they will defeat the...

GLC02165.09

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Expresses boredom at the monotony of life. Describes an incident in which Confederate soldiers escorted under a flag of truce the wife of General John Bullock Clark, who had been taken prisoner, so that she could...

GLC02165.11

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Kearney to a friend. Talks in awe of a herd of 1500 cattle captured by forces to be eaten. Describes the quarters of Dr. Benedict, a friend, for whom Holley most likely works, in a former home of Confederates. Then, talks of the...

GLC02165.12

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Stevens to a friend. Criticizes the self-interest that seems to taint much of the war and harsh officers who are "inferior in every thing" who "curse and damn you;" however, when they do this, he threatens to report them and they stop...

GLC02165.13

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Stevens to a friend. Talks of the good weather, and the effect that the rainy weather has on his moods. Laments his lack of exercise. Tells of drawing clothes, and his regiment's getting last picks. Discusses plans to break up his...

GLC02165.14

to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Vermilion Bayou to a friend. Describes reading Mary's letters on the march, and the expansive plantation of a Rebel General "Moota" (perhaps General Alfred Mouton), commenting "you can imagine how things will look here in a day or two, not...

GLC02165.15

to Mary Ann Davis

Written to a friend. Talks of a Colonel Merritt suspected of stealing from his regiment's mail, and a man accused of the same thing sent to Ship Island. Expresses hope for coming home in 11 months, but acceptance that, of course, he could die...

GLC02165.16

to Mary Ann Davis

Written from "Lakeport, La." to a friend. Talks of the visit of the wife of his friend, William Hoyt, whom he will be sad to see leave as he enjoys having a "respectable female friend to chat with." Talks of how he wants to leave the army--"what a...

GLC02165.17

to his sister

Writes that their father has been sick and their mother has the chills. He would like to visit his sister in Somerville but claims to be too bashful of coming within fifty yards of a female academy. Updates his sister on family and friends. Writes...

GLC02232.01

to his sister

Complains that letters from family in Memphis are few. Writes about his experience during a scouting expedition. Also mentions that the soldiers have been getting very good food because they are paying a nearby plantation cook to prepare food for...

GLC02232.02

to his sister

Written on Shelby Greys stationery. Writes that due to his health, he will not be able to visit Memphis until September. Will be leaving Randolph due to the lack of Yankees. Mentions that putting on a white shirt is a serious offense, as it...

GLC02232.03

to his sister

Complains that his sister doesn't write often enough. Writes that they are expecting to engage in fighting everyday, as there are a lot of yanks in the area. Inquires about Miss Belle Crawford, a sweetheart he wishes to see again.

GLC02232.04

to his sister

Ward writes that there has been heavy skirmishing and fighting is expected every hour (possibly referring to the First Battle of Corinth or the Siege of Corinth). He is getting tired of the war and hopes to get a furlough. Asks his sister and...

GLC02232.05

to his sister

Ward writes that they will be moving from Corinth soon, as the enemy is too close to the Tennessee River and Beauregard doesn't have room for strategic operations in Corinth. He complains of skirmishing with enemy pickets and being in the cold rain...

GLC02232.06