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Lithograph of Frederick Douglass

Circa dates based on several sources, indicating Currier and Ives' location at 125 Nassau St. between 1872 and 1874.

GLC08630.03

Print of the death of Zachary Taylor

Currier & Ives Print: death of Zachary Taylor

GLC08630.04

[Lithographs of Winfield Scott]

Two Currier lithographic copies depicting a bust portrait of Scott as a Whig candidate for president. One with his face colored, the other without. The lithographs are the same size but the borders differ.

GLC08630.05

[Certificate of authenticity for warrant of pardon]

Seward's certification that the attached letter is "a true copy of the original." Black Department of State seal affixed to blue ribbon appears on left of page. Includes enclosed ALS acknowledging the receipt of a warrant of pardon dated 1865/09/22...

GLC01896.080

[Receipt of pardon]

Acknowledgement of "receipt of warrant of pardon" and "acceptance of the same and my acquiescence in all of its terms." Enclosed in GLC 1896.080.

GLC01896.081

[Certificate of receipt of oath of allegiance of Robert Archer]

Certificate noting Robert Archer's compliance with the President's Proclamation of May 29, 1865 in depositing a signed copy of "his original Oath[of Allegiance]" with the State Department.

GLC01896.082

to [Roberta Jeffery]

The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...

GLC01896.075

to Mr. Newcomb

Written on Archer's return from Cuba through the blockade around Florida. First half of the letter details his belief that the war was lost because of the failure of the public to support the war effort. "...[I]f the people had have stood by them...

GLC01896.076

to her cousin

Condolences for the death of her husband [Richard W. Jeffery]. "I know that only Time that great calmer of all great troubles can soothe you enough to listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit, to tell you that God did take him, and at the right time...

GLC01896.077

to W.W. Dungan

Letter seeking to renew friendship with W. W. Dungan, one of Archer's friends from his service in the U. S. Navy before the war. "Now since the war is ended and the South has returned her allegiance to the United States, are feelings of wrath, envy...

GLC01896.078

[Bank exchange notes]

Bank exchange notes (numbered--2 and 3 respectively), each detailing a payment to Edward R. Archer the sum of "Eighteen pounds Seven Shillings and Sixpence Sterling," from the account of "Messrs. Baring Bros. Co." of London. First National Bank.

GLC01896.083

to the Board of War and Ordnance

Signed by Samuel Shaw for Knox. List of items and requested quantities. Written at a Park of Artillery. With autograph annotations by Shaw.

GLC02437.00824

Articles necessary for a Field Laboratory

Lists all items for setting up an artillery field laboratory with requested quantities. Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00825

Summary return of all the men employed in the service of the artillery and corps of the engineers...

Lists number of men by rank and profession.

GLC02437.00826

to Stevens

Military orders for Colonel Stevens after he arrives at Peekskill, New York.

GLC02437.00827

[Certification concerning 13 inch shells]

Certification for thirteen inch shells that have been proofed at Pompton Furnace. Written at Camp Pracaness. Signed by John Callender.

GLC02437.00828

to Lucy Knox

A short note telling Lucy that she can come see him. Written at Camp Precaness

GLC02437.00829

A Return of Shells, shot and powder in possession of the United States and the Quantities of each deficient for the Service of the present Campaign, for Sixty days firing

Lists shells by gun size along with the quantity and number deficient. Also includes total cost of the shells only. Written at the War and Ordinace Office.

GLC02437.00830

to Charles Cox

Kennedy hopes that the despite the current situation between England and America, they can remain allies. Also states that perhaps England and America will be "exemplars" to the rest of the world of less despotic political systems.

GLC02437.00831

Proof of Powder, tried on the Plan at West Point in June & July 1780, with a 5 ½ Inch Royal and a 24 Pound Ball

Lists amount of powder used and the range of the ball in feet and yards when shot.

GLC02437.00832

Discharge for Jacob Baker, an Artificer

Discharge for Jacob Baker citing an illness with tuberculosis-like symptoms. Includes certification of an exam and a note from Samuel Shaw confirming the discharge. Signed by three doctors.

GLC02437.00833

to Ezekiel Cheever

Signed by Shaw for Knox. Details a list of artillery items to send to Fishkill, New York as soon as possible.

GLC02437.00834

Brig. Gen. Knox in account with the United States

Certified by George Olney. Lists account information of Henry Knox with the government by date. Noted that "Errors Excepted in behalf of General [Nathanael] Greene."

GLC02437.00835

List of continental officers killed, captured, wounded, and missing in the actions of the 16 &18 August 1780

Entirely in Shaw's hand, including the signatures of O. H. Williams and Horatio Gates. Lists names of Continental officers who have been killed, captured, wounded and missing.

GLC02437.00836

Col. John Crane Dr. to the United States

Lists of accounts paid according to date, ranging from October 1775 to August 1780. Page from a ledger concerning bounties to the recruits and artillery units.

GLC02437.00837

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that she spoke to a man from Franklin, who said half the men from that army have deserted. Notes that the men do not hide but live normal lives. Says that the home guards do not bother to look for deserters anymore and asks her husband to...

GLC02715.070

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he received her letter, but thinks it best not to come home right now. Believes a large force will be sent after deserters and the army will be hard on them.

GLC02715.071

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Chatanooga that many men are sick and in the hospital. Notes that he has just arrived at Chattanooga. As punishment, he and the others are in the guard house. [He had deserted.] Gives his address as: "Buckners Division...

GLC02715.072

to Mary Epperly

Notes that rations are in short supply. Hopes that the soldiers near Knoxville will open the railroad so provisions can be brought in. States that he wishes he had an overcoat. Adds that he is homesick since returning to the army.

GLC02715.073

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he has not received a letter from her since he left home. Also says that he does not believe there will be a battle here.

GLC02715.074

to Mary Epperly

Mentions that he gave Christian her letter. Writes that both Christian and Issac have been released from the guard house and have returned to active duty.

GLC02715.075

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he does not think there will be any more fighting this winter, but he also sees no plans for peace. Says that he still believes the unit will be ordered back to Virginia.

GLC02715.076

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has written her four letters since the battle, but she received none of them. Notes that the food is very bad. Writes that the weather is miserable and his regiment does not have its overcoats yet. Believes the war is almost over.

GLC02715.077

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he received his overcoat, some apples, cakes, butter and soap on New Years Day. Comments that his only punishment for deserting was 20 days in the guard house. Also discusses rations.

GLC02715.078

to Mary Epperly

Instructs his wife to make good use of the grain. Says that it will become scarce before next harvest and there will be suffering both at home and in the army. Notes that they put up their winter tents and built chimneys to keep warm.

GLC02715.079

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has heard a rumor that the regiment will return to Virginia. Writes that he misses her greatly and discusses their future in heaven.

GLC02715.080

to Mary Epperly

Writes that his uncle died in a distillery explosion. Says that he has not received any pay since he returned to the army and has to borrow money from a neighbor. Instructs Mary to repay the man's wife.

GLC02715.081

to Mary Epperly

Notes that he has received several letters from her including one dated 4 August 1863. Says the army is falling back towards Atlanta, Georgia. Also reports an account of mutiny that took place in December where officers attempted to punish a group...

GLC02715.082

to Mary Epperly

Writes that William has gone to the hospital with a broken leg. Also mentions that he went to Sunday "preaching."

GLC02715.083

to Mary Epperly

Describes a skirmish near Dalton.

GLC02715.084

to Mary Epperly

Says that he was sorry to learn that all men ages 17-50 will have to join the army. [See GLC02715.114] Comments that he hopes George will not join the army. "I become stronger for the union every day I live... I don't think we will ever be able to...

GLC02715.085

to Mary Epperly

Discusses the quality and quantity of rations.

GLC02715.086

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he does not think the Southern army will ever fight as well as they did at the beginning of the war and that the South has become wicked. "May God show us our erro[r]s and put us in the rite way and Bring us Back to our old Union again."

GLC02715.087

to Mary Epperly

Writes that reports indicate that four Corps. of Yankees are in front of their position. Says that they are down to very small rations.

GLC02715.088

to Mary Epperly

Says that he misses her. Writes about trusting God's mercy to bring them together. Notes that he does not think they will move anytime soon. Fading.

GLC02715.089

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he thinks there will an upcoming battle. Also mentions General Longstreet and rations.

GLC02715.090

to Mary Epperly

Writes about recent executions in his brigade. "I havent any nuoos [news] to write to you at this time only the sad and awful Execution which taken plase in our Brigade yesterday which was too cruel for mortal man to behold. There was 14 North...

GLC02715.091

to Mary Epperly

Reports that 1,119 men were killed and wounded within ten minutes at the Battle of Resaca. Says that they are now forty miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Notes that the Yankees are close behind them and have possession of the railroad. Written from Ash...

GLC02715.092

to Mary Epperly

Reports that they have been fighting nearly every day for a month. Includes a lengthy discussion of the Battle of Resaca and the charge that killed and wounded 1119 men. Written from Ash Station, Georgia.

GLC02715.093

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Marietta that his division is being held in reserve. He believes General Joseph E. Johnston will fall back to Atlanta, Georgia.

GLC02715.094

to Mary Epperly

Informs her about friends and family members who have been wounded. Notes that he thinks they should fall back to Atlanta, Georgia. The Yankees may be trying to flank them out of their current position.

GLC02715.095

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Marietta that they have no tents and are exposed to a great deal of heavy rain. Notes that there seems to be skirmishing every day. Reports that General Joseph E. Johnston is gathering a large force.

GLC02715.096

to Mary Epperly

Notes from camp near Marietta that he has not received any mail in a long time. Knows the mail is irregular and believes it will be cut off before too long. Writes: "There was one of our Companeys went to the Yankees the other Night off of Picket....

GLC02715.097

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Marietta that he still has not received mail. Discusses building breastworks in the hot weather and writes about those wounded and killed in recent battles.

GLC02715.098

to Mary Epperly

Writes that they fell back six miles. Says that he does not think the Yankees will fight as long as they can keep flanking the Confederates and forcing them from their positions. Notes that they lost 30 men through straggling. State was not...

GLC02715.099

to his family

Two letters written to his family. In the first letter to his mother, Harvey, and George, Epperly writes to let them know he is well. In the second letter to his wife Mary, Epperly writes that he does not understand why there is such a problem with...

GLC02715.100

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees are still on the other side of the river. Notes that he does not expect any major fighting in the near future. Both the army and the civilians are moving stuff out of Atlanta, Georgia. Text loss.

GLC02715.101

to Mary Epperly

Reports that he just returned from escorting Federal prisoners to Andersonville, Georgia. Mentions battles fought on 22 July and 28 July.

GLC02715.102

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees are shelling the town. Says that the shelling has killed many women and children and caused great hardship. The soldiers took all the food from people's gardens.
Writes that he believes the Yankees will try to flank them...

GLC02715.103

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Yankees have fallen back and crossed the river. Notes he received a letter from William, who is in Macon, Georgia. Believes William will be sent to rejoin his regiment, so the family need not worry. Expresses his desire to come...

GLC02715.104

to Mary Epperly

Notes that there are many wounded and sick men in the regiment. Reports that the Yankees bombed his position for 15 minutes and then began to talk to them about trading tobacco for coffee. Says he heard a rumor that they will be allowed to return...

GLC02715.105

to Mary Epperly

Writes from the Asylum Hospital that he was wounded in the leg, but should return to his regiment in a few days. Notes he was wounded at Jonesborough, Georgia on 31 August 1864. Reports that there were 3,000 wounded at Jonesborough and that Atlanta...

GLC02715.106

to Mary Epperly

Writes that Governor Brown has furloughed the Georgia militia for 30 days. Reports that [General William T.] Sherman has ordered all the citizens out of Atlanta. Notes they are half way through a ten day armistice.

GLC02715.107

to Mary Epperly

Writes that they are going to strike at the railroads near Bridge Port, Tennessee, unless they run into Yankees along the way. Reports that Jefferson Davis visited camp and told the Colonel of the 63rd Virginia that they would be coming back to...

GLC02715.108

to Mary Epperly

Writes from Florrans, Alabama (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama). Notes that they have spent two days putting up a pontoon bridge. Writes extensively about God's will, his hopes for peace, and his desire to see his family. Also mentions...

GLC02715.109

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he dreamt he was home holding Sarahgill and Christian. Notes that they are building breastworks. Says that the army owes him seven months wages and $45 for clothing.

GLC02715.110

to Mary Epperly

Reports that the Confederate army has destroyed part of the railroad between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. They captured "600 whitemen an[d] 800 Negroes." Writes that he believes the Yankee army is retreating toward Chattanooga.

GLC02715.111

to Mary Epperly

Writes that diphtheria has struck his home town and he prays that Sarahgill and Christian do not contract it. Says that he believes the army will have to go back to Georgia. Written from "Flarans Ala." (possibly referring to Florence, Alabama.

GLC02715.112

to Mary Epperly

Notes that they are almost out of rations. Writes that diphtheria claimed one of his relatives, but the rest are improving.

GLC02715.113

to C. M. Epperly

Reports that the army issued an order that all men between 17 and 50, who had not reported for service, were to be taken by force to join the army. [See #85] Writes that Harvey was caught when he went to town, not knowing about the order and that...

GLC02715.114

to George Phleagar

Writes that the army is in winter quarters. Tells his brother-in-law that if he must join the army, he hopes George can join his regiment. Adds a short note to Mary at the bottom of the second page.

GLC02715.115

to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at Franklin, Tennessee. Writes that he hopes to get a furlough.

GLC02715.116

to Mary Epperly

Discusses losses at the battles of Columbia and Nashville, Tennessee. Reports that General [John Bell] Hood is disbanding brigades.

GLC02715.117

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that she just received his letters dated 13 January and 16 January. Notes that she had not received a letter since November 1864 and she was sure something had happened to him. Blasts the "sesech" who "look worse than a passle of Dog's catch...

GLC02715.118

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he has not heard from her since December 1864. Reports that the whole army is heading through North Carolina to Virginia. Notes Shaman's [General William T. Sherman] Army has destroyed all the railroads between Augusta, [Georgia] and...

GLC02715.119

to Mary Epperly

Reports that they have been ordered to Raleigh, North Carolina. Comments that he does not believe there are 14,000 men left in the Army of Tennessee.

GLC02715.120

to Sarah Phleagar

Writes that he hopes that she is feeling better.

GLC02715.121

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that she thinks the Yankees have stopped the mail and that is why he has not received her letters. Notes that she believes the Federal Army will soon occupy Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia. Comments that she does not believe the Yankees...

GLC02715.122

to Christian M. Epperly

Writes that there is enough work for six or eight months. Discusses girls and asks Christian not to get married without letting him know first.

GLC02715.123

[Poem]

Poem about spring.

GLC02715.124

Service record of Christian M. Epperly.

[page one] "Went to the Army on the 15 of March 1862 and Remained thare untill June [inserted: the] 14 1863 When he returned and staid untill the 25 of the same month on which he returned to the army again and remained thare untill 27 Sep. on which...

GLC02715.125

to C. M. Epperly

Informs his cousins that his wife has died of consumption. Asks them to help take care of his three children. Inquires if they have sold their farm yet.

GLC02715.126

to Marion Epperly

Discusses a friend or family member [illegible] who she says ought to join her out west. Writes that there have been a number of weddings this season, but she has not yet been asked. Letter was written on 8 January, year and state not listed.

GLC02715.127

to C. M. Epperly and Mary M. Epperly

Writes that they have written many letters to the Epperlys but have received none in return.

GLC02715.128

to his mother

Apologizes for not having written and tells her the news from the area.

GLC02715.129

to Mary M. Epperly

Sends her condolences over her Aunt's death. Writes that she hopes one day to see her mother and four children in heaven. Says that she is homesick for the county she grew up in.

GLC02715.130

[The Pennsylvania Packet].

Includes "Dr. Morgan's Vindication," supported by Washington, and a list of those wanted for high treason.

GLC08209

[Speech of the Hon. Samuel Shellabarger of Ohio].

Speech on Reconstruction. Signed, with the number of copies requested, by Senators Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, William Windon, Thaddeus Stevens, and others.

GLC08227

[Mount Vernon account page].

Account page from Mount Vernon listing monies paid to George Washington by Lewis Lamart, one of his rent collectors.

GLC08228

to John Franklin

Acknowledgement of Franklin's acceptance of the agency of British prisoners and his intention to contact Sir Henry Clinton to make sure that he makes no objection to Franklin's returning to New York.

GLC08229

[Two Beauregard related items].

Reporting that Union troops were between him and General Jones. Countersigned by General Pierre G. T. Beauregard, who adds a pencil note that forces were sent against the Union troops, who unfortunately already were retreating (GLC08238.01)...

GLC08238

to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Regarding a conversation with Jefferson Davis on the possibility of capturing Washington, D.C.

GLC08238.02

to James Harlan

Carr asks Senator Harlan for help in securing Lieutenant Frank Williams' release, a parolee captured at Gettysburg of the 13th North Carolina. He notes that prison authorities are making a similar request to Washington, because Williams gave...

GLC08247.02

[Receipt for slave-catching services].

Receipt made out to James Rumsey for payment received by Daniel Neale for pursuit of "Runaway Servants" (most likely slaves). Endorsed by George Washington and George Rumsey on verso.

GLC08254

to Lucretia Mott

Encloses a sum of money. "I need none other than the wish to help the cause to make me do so the moment it shall be in my power."

GLC03998.01

Connecticut gazette. [Vol. 26, no. 1344 (August 14, 1789)]

With proposed draft of twelve amendments to the United States Constitution.

GLC08208

[Advertisement for clothing for slaves from New Orleans, Louisiana]

Circular advertises slave shoes and hats by type, virtues, and price aimed at plantation owners who would have to clothe many slaves for reasonable prices. This company specialized in clothing products for slaves. The circular was published a few...

GLC08210

[Deed of emancipation for a Negro named Harry].

GLC08211

to Henry Jackson

Union troop movements near Monterey, Virginia. The Batlle of Bull's Bluff (30 miles away) was fought four days later.

GLC08212

[Civil War correspondence of Peter Franklin Jones, a Baptist pastor who was an officer in Griswold Light Cavalry, 21st New York Cavalry].

Covers the march to Winchester, Virginia, near Mechanicsburg Gap.

GLC08213