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[Special order]

Co-signed by Charles J. C. Hutson, Adjutant. Informing company commanders that two furloughs may be forwarded for approval. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. He was promoted to Adjutant 25 October 1864.

GLC08165.73

to Charles J. C. Hutson

Letter of recommendation for Hutson for one of the subaltern vacancies in the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery. Hamilton praises Hutson as "a gallant soldier," and "educated & accomplished gentleman, of high moral tone and great integrity of...

GLC08165.74

[Recommendation for Charles J. C. Hutson to new regiment]

Praises Hutson for his conduct as a soldier during the war both at camp and on the field. Regrets that he was unable to reward, "so thorough a gentleman for his virtues as a soldier." Remarks that the new regiment he is assigned to will benefit...

GLC08165.75

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of his fiancee Emmeline Colcock, who was William F. Colcock's daughter. She died of typhoid fever two days later. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.76

to Charles J. C. Hutson

Telegraph stating that his daughter, Emmeline Colcock, is critically ill. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline and Hutson were engaged. She died of typhoid fever the next day. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.77

to Charles J. C. Hutson

Telegraph stating that his daughter, Emmeline Colcock died today. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline and Hutson were engaged. She died of typhoid fever. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.78

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he received yesterday's dispatch and to telegraph him in the morning. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the...

GLC08165.79

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph stating he just received Colcock's dispatch and that he leaves at three. See GLC 8165.76-.81. Emmeline Colcock, Hutson's fiancee and William F. Colcock's daughter, died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st...

GLC08165.80

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of Emmeline Colcock, his sister and recipient's daughter, and whether he should come home. See GLC 8165.77-.81. Emmeline Colcock died of typhoid fever 8 September 1861.

GLC08165.81

to William F. Colcock

Note to her father asking about her mother and little sister and remarking that she wants to see them. Asks what they will name the baby. Seems to be written by Emmeline as a young child. Dated April 21, but no year. William F. Colcock was...

GLC08165.82

[Group of 6 newspaper clippings about death of Charles J. C. Hutson]

Obituaries, tributes, and eulogies. Charles J. C. Hutson died November 27, 1902. He was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War. At the time of his death, he served as clerk of the United States District Court.

GLC08165.83

Election of 1864

Election of 1864
"The degrading compromise that the Northern Copperhead leaders would force upon the country rebel terms of peace!!" Illustration of Jefferson Davis shaking hands with Union soldier who has lost a leg, over an image of a tombstone...

GLC08166

Secession of Missouri

Secession of Missouri
"Special election. To the qualified voters of Clay County." Calling for election of delegates to secession Congress

GLC08167

to Charles Carroll

Letter sent to his father while studying in Europe. Lengthy observations on European political matters including the state of affairs between Spain, France, and England. Remarks that Spain and France may focus on attacking Portugal to deter England...

GLC08170

to John Adams

Written to the Vice-President of the United States offering to resign his seat in the U.S. Senate on the basis of poor health. "I wish to execute, to the best of my power, the trust with which I have been honored by my country." Indicates that his...

GLC08171

to James Morris

Notifies James Morris of his appointment to the position of Sheriff of the City and County of New York. States that he has faith in Morris's abilities. Comments that he is happy to hear Morris's uncle has arrived and asks him to send his...

GLC08172

Grant for presidential pardon

Grant for presidential pardon to Charles Henry Durner, who was convicted of falsifying documents. With legal files.

GLC08173

to Gouverneur Morris

Letter to his half brother praising the commissary general of supplies of the army, Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth, and asking him to support Wadsworth against his opposers in Congress. Remarks that accounts have reported that the British have "made...

GLC08174

[To the Voters of Baltimore-Town]

Co-signed by Samuel Sterett. Announces that two anti-Federalist candidates, David McMechen and Samuel Sterett, are pulling out of the election of delegates to the Maryland Ratification Convention because the principles they stand for have been...

GLC08175

[Proclamation! To the people of Estill]

Countersigned by R. A. Alston. Message from the Commanding General ordering the Home Guards to come in immediately and give up their arms. Those who do not will be regarded as enemies of the Government, those that do will be treated as private...

GLC08176

The Weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 7 (February 12, 1863)]

General order no. 96, re. conscription. Biography of Stonewall Jackson. Some articles are translated into French. Article on back page has been cut out. Fugitive slave ads. Pink, gray, and white leaf and floral design.

GLC08177

A Few Scenes in the life of A "SOJER" in the Mass 44th

Illustrated Civil War diary by a soldier in the 44th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Written from camp at New Bern, North Carolina. Sketchbook illustrated with thirty-eight pencil editorial-type cartoon sketches satirizing the Northern press...

GLC08200

to unknown

Expresses his belief that reconstruction would not end if a short term Democrat is elected to the presidency, but that it would be disastrous for the Freedmen. Rutherford B. Hayes served as President 1877-1881.

GLC08201

[to the King's Commissioners]

Responding to a memorial petition from the merchants of South Carolina and Georgia and contemplating a British attack on Georgia. Asks the king's (King George III) commissioners to use their judgment on how much of the memorial to comply with....

GLC08202

[Official notification of Santa Ana's Secularization Act]

Broadside in Spanish. Official notice that Catholic Church property has been given over to private petitioners.

GLC08204