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to Eben Whittemore

Now that the quota of Eastham has been filled, Brewster is the only town not to fill it's quota. Signed by Rogers as Assistant Adjutant General.

GLC02175.07

to George Andrew

Having finished his duties as superintendent of the draft he says he is sending a bill for his expenses, which he hopes will be forwarded to the War Department.

GLC02175.09

to Eben Whittemore

States that while Charles F Childs has been enrolled, he is at sea "on a merchant foreign voyage." Signed by Thomas Lewis as the "Ch. Selectmen of Falmouth." Also signed "James &C."

GLC02175.11

to Eben Whittemore

Regarding meeting the quota for the draft. Signed by Howes as "Chair of Selectmen of Dennis."

GLC02175.18

to Eben Whittemore

States that Truro has filled it's quota of soldiers.

GLC02175.19

to George Weedon

Hears that Weedon has been called back into service. Feels the war is going well and expects a favorable outcome. "Let it not be said that Virginia was exceeded by any" other state. The British burned Springfield, then retreated to Elizabethtown....

GLC06500.01

to George Weedon

Hears that new French ships have arrived in the West Indies, and hopes they can help defeat the British fleet. The fleet opposing the British now numbers almost "50 sail of the line with 30,000 troops." Thinks such a force capable of quickly taking...

GLC06500.02

to George Weedon

The French are still stuck in New York, but 20,000 American militia have arisen there. Says he is ashamed of his own state of Virgina and "almost determined to renounce it," since it lacks this sort of patriotism. Says Pickering will be the next...

GLC06500.04

to Ned Turner

Lt. Colonel Washington, George Washington's great-grandnephew and aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee, discusses Lee's recent promotion, Union general Benjamin Franklin Butler and the recent Battle of Big Bethel, and Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston...

GLC02953.01

to Andrew Johnson

Discusses Union victory by De Courcy's brigade on 6 August 1862. "It is rumored that Kentucky is to be invaded." Written to Johnson as Military Governor of Tennessee.

GLC05045.01

[Carte de visite of George Washington Morgan]

Carte de visite of George Washington Morgan. Mounted on paper 23 x 20 cm.

GLC05045.02

to Samuel and William Vernon

Requesting sugar for Mr. Clover Sands.

GLC02542.32.05

to William Van Deursen

Has been informed by Commodore Decator that "two 74s and two large frigates" may be headed in their direction, and hopes Van Deursen is prepared in the event "they should think proper to pay us a visit." H. Burbeck may be Henry Burbeck (1754-1848).

GLC02542.32.25

to Sterling Price

General Maury informs General Price he was disappointed that Price recently failed to visit Vicksburg. Reports on marching with General Lee (possibly Stephen Dill Lee). Relates that due to a railroad accident, the 35th Mississippi lost an estimated...

GLC05012.01

to Braxton Bragg

Short on men and supplies, and requests reinforcements. Discusses his movements and explains that his lack of troops is responsible for his slow progress.

GLC06311.01

to the Committee and Members of New York City Chamber of Commerce

Discusses his recuperation after an assassination attempt, thanking them for resolutions passed on his behalf: " ... There are no words in which I could adequately express the sense, I entertain, of the kindness, which has been shown to me by my...

GLC09021

to Thomas Pennant

British officer in occupied Philadelphia discusses threats against Loyalists: "Peace is not wish'd at all nor hardly talked of ... The rebels have publish'd a list of Persons whom they mean to threat as Traytors [sic] to the States of America, if...

GLC09023

to Senator J. M. Howard

Defends against accusations that he was "an opponent to the Lincoln admistration." States that he is against slavery, rumors of his disloyalty bear no truth, and are from "those who want to see me defeated ... I would, and do, favor a war of...

GLC09024

to William T. Sherman

Writes to Sherman in Washington D.C. about family matters. Wants Sherman to tell Ellen (Sherman's wife and Ewing's sister) that she cannot write too often. Mentions a nominee for Congress that he is confident will be elected, Col. Philadelph Van...

GLC03601.01

to Mr. French

Hillegas inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).

GLC01412.23.02

to Morgan Lewis

Bragdon informs Captain Lewis that he has a "commission to dispose of and if it suits you to take the Commission it is at your service ... " Instructs Lewis to offer the commission to Benjamin Tripe (possibly Benjamin Tripp, a lieutenant in Lewis's...

GLC01450.603.01

to Morgan Lewis

Goodwin informs Captain Lewis that Major Roberts has orders to march on the following Monday. Requests that Morgan send the troops from Sanford, Maine (where he was stationed) to a specified location. States "there has only seven as yet posed muster...

GLC01450.603.07

to Morgan Lewis

Sayer informs Lewis, a Sanford (present day Maine) selectman, that the committee of selectmen and militia at Sanford are mistaken regarding the proportion of men they commissioned for service in the Continental Army. States "the Act of the General...

GLC01450.603.10

to Morgan Lewis

Discusses a previous deficiency in the number of men commissioned to participate in the Penobscot Expedition. Instructs Captain Lewis to immediately muster men to serve in Providence, Rhode Island and the Penobscot Expedition. Mentions a penalty...

GLC01450.603.12

to James Dundas

Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George...

GLC02549.48

to James Dundas

Discusses their correspondence and James's business. Urges James to visit. Discusses the illness and death of Mr. Robertson.

GLC02549.49

to James Dundas

Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the...

GLC02549.50

to James Dundas

Thanks James for his kind treatment of William Dundas (David's son). Discusses William's education at length.

GLC02549.52

to James Dundas

Thanks James for his support and care of William Dundas (David's son) and offers the same courtesy to James's oldest son. Explains that their brother George will be leaving week because he obtained a position on a naval vessel. On the difficulty...

GLC02549.53

to James Dundas

Writes to his uncle about his journey home from Edinburgh. Thanks him for his support.

GLC02549.55

to James Dundas

He writes to transmit "Political News" about the American Revolution he received from George Germain. Relays an account that the Americans under Nathanael Greene and the Marquis de Lafayette landed 18,000 troops in Rhode Island. Describes a near...

GLC02549.60

to William T. Sherman

Addressed to "My dear Bro." Attempts to convince Sherman not to resign over critical reports being printed in the press. "I am sorry to hear that you are so much concerned at the mischief making reports of the correspondents as to think of...

GLC03601.04

to William T. Sherman

Writes to Sherman about his wife Ellen's illness and assures Sherman that she has recovered. Writes about Sherman's "long & stubbornly contested advance into Georgia," and states that the public has confidence in Sherman's generalship. Informs...

GLC03601.07

to William T. Sherman

Congratulates Sherman on his exceptional military service over the course of the year. States that he is " ... first place among our Generals in the estimation of the Public at home ... " Updates him on family matters and says Ellen (Sherman's wife...

GLC03601.08

to Lucius Fairchild

Sends over property left to Fairchild in Thomas Ewing's will, Philomen's late father. Addressed to Fairchild in Madison, Wisconsin. The date looks like 1870, though the more likely date is 1871.

GLC03601.09

to Thomas Ewing

Writes to his father to inform him that William T. Sherman (Cump) is being promoted to Brigadier General of the three Battalion Regiments. States he will receive a captain's commission in the regular army. Stresses his desire to fight for the Union...

GLC03601.10

to Thomas Ewing

Says he has been in Chicago on business and will leave soon. Describes Chicago as "dull," and the houses in the city as being, " ... the merest shells - which the north west wind, would blow into the Prairie, ... But the people, who are 'sand...

GLC03601.11

to Lewis Pintard

Relates news from New York, including the arrival of "a Packer" and news that "Charles Town was evacuated."

GLC08994.01

to Thomas M. Jack

Addressed to Jack as the Assistant Adjutant General to General Polk. Confederate Brigadier General Featherston requests bayonets for his troops. States that he has heard there are bayonets on hand but that they were not issued because it would take...

GLC09005

to George F. Hoar

Begins by asking Hoar to support John D. Powell Jr. of Boston, an African American for a position in the Navy. States, "He is quite a remarkable man ... His energy and activity are unlimited. He knows no fear ...These with other good qualities are...

GLC09010

to John Sherman

Indicates that his price for a marble bust sculpture is $1000. Informs that he will be in Washington D.C. soon to finish a bust of Vice President Henry Wilson and can stay to begin Sherman's if he so desires. Gives his preferred timing and...

GLC01802.01

to Hardy M. Cryer

Pleased about plans to open trade with British West Indies, celebrates the French Revolution of 1830, discusses his horses. Mentions the gravesite of his wife Rachel, who was "all that made this world desirable to me."

GLC02526.01

to John Sherman

Asks where he should send the cast of John Sherman's bust. States that the plaster casting is not as good as he hoped but that the marble finished copy will come out fine. Mentions John Sherman's wish to have him sculpt a bust of General William T...

GLC01802.02

to John Sherman

Expresses his willingness to delay his departure for Paris in order to accommodate General William T. Sherman wishes for scheduling sittings for the bust sculpture. States, "I would make much more of a sacrifice than this for the pleasure and honor...

GLC01802.03

to John Sherman

French asks where he would like his finished bust sent. States that the marble piece was very fine and he hopes Sherman will be satisfied with his work.

GLC01802.04

to John Bryant

Notes the receipt of a return related to military stores. Indicates that Secretary of War Henry Knox did not answer himself because he is "confined to his bed." Henry Knox has rheumatism (see GLC03432.019). Written from the War Office.

GLC03432.017

to John Bryant

Writes he has enclosed an order (not included) on Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's for six months pay owed to Captain Bryant for his service in 1787. Hopes Bryant will receive his pay for 1788 in a few months. He will write more about his...

GLC03432.018

to John Bryant

Discusses settling accounts related to Captain Bryant's pay for 1786. Mentions two incidences where he could not obtain a credit from the treasurer. Written from the War Office.

GLC03432.019

to John Bryant

Reports on his inspection of the military stores under Captain Bryant's charge at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts and expresses his approval. Lists items still in need of inspection. Provides instructions for making sure the "four pounders...

GLC03432.021

to John Bryant

Notes his receipt of "the return of Ordnance and military Stores for February." Indicates he sent $240 for Captain Bryant's pay for 1789 and $480 for 1790. Instructs Bryant to maintain the revenues from the sale of damaged ordnance stores "as a...

GLC03432.022