4 May 1884

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John E. Tourtelotte

Addressed to Tourtelotte as Major, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Comments upon his retirement three months earlier. " ... I feel that the End which we have so long contemplated has at last come, and looking at it in a Common Sense view it is better this than a first Class funeral." Responds to Tourtelotte's desire for Sherman to hire a clerk. He says that presently he does not need one as he can still write well. But assures that he will apply to the War Department for a clerk should the correspondence become too much. Writes that he has plenty of money and mentions a real estate boom happening in…

GLC02964

6 October 1864

Patterson, Joab N., 1835-1923

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Second Auditor of the Treasury

Responds to concern about missing equipment. Explains the possibility of "hurried movements incident to a battle and especially at Gettysburg" as a reason for the listed lost items.Written at Fort Pocahontas

GLC02965

11 September 1865

Edgerton, R. W., fl. 1865

Printed document signed

Title: [Oath of allegiance to the United States]

Also signed by Hope Bain and Edmund [Cross], both Justices of the Peace.

GLC02966

circa 1861

Document

Title: [Arkansas handout supporting the Confederacy]

Possibly a secession handout created in Arkansas. Consists of a color print of a man climbing a flagpole displaying a United States flag; the motto "We have nailed our colors to the mast," evoking a nautical term signifying defiance; the state seal of Arkansas, with the original state motto "Regnant Populi" ("The People Rule)." The eleven stars on the flag suggest this may post-date Tennessee's July 2, 1861 admission to the Confederacy, but pre-date the admission of Missouri and Kentucky at the end of the year.

GLC02967

29 July 1876

Weed, Thurlow, 1797-1882

Letter signed

Title: to John Sherman

Writes, "In view of universal business paralisis [sic] and consequent universal distress, has not the Government stood still long enough? [...] Congress promised to pay the public Creditor in Gold or Silver Coin. Who has the rights under the Constitution to impair that contract? What excuse can Congress offer for refusing to coin silver into dollars? Is this question satisfactorily answered by saying that we have unexpectedly developed too much silver. Will our friends by refusing to return to the silver and gold policy from its origin to 1874 leave our adversaries to wield this weapon…

GLC02974

1813-1814

Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854

Header Record

Title: Collection of 27 manuscripts and 2 broadsides re: defense of Philadelphia [Decimalized .01- .27]

Printed and manuscript materials relating to the construction of earthen defenses around Philadelphia. Most date from 8/30/1814 - 10/31/1814.

GLC02978

circa 1867

Major, & Knapp Engraving, Manufacturing, & Lithographic Co.

Print

Title: The Room in McLean House

Title continues, "at Appomattox C.H., in which Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant." Depicts 18 men present, mostly officers in uniform, including Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant. Published by the Major & Knapp. Eng. Mfg & Lith Co., 71 Broadway.

GLC02979.01

1889

Hovenden, Thomas, 1840-1895

Print

Title: In the hands of the enemy after Gettysburg.

Engraving of ink depiction of a convalescing soldier.

GLC02979.02

1864

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Print

Title: Home on a Furlough

Hand colored engraving based off the original design of Christian Schussele. Published by Bradley & Co. at 66th North Fourth Street in Philadelphia. Caption under the title says: "To the loyal mothers, wives and daughters, of our country this engraving is respectfully dedicated." Central image depicts a returned Union soldier with his loving wife holding his baby daughter, while the rest of the extended family throngs around him. Everything converges on the soldier. Depicts a neat home with the trappings of a harmonious and industrious household, including tools and animals. A beautiful,…

GLC02980.02

17 November 1864

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: The people's press. [Vol. 14, no. 29 (November 17, 1864)]

Contains an article discussing the arming of enslaved people. States "We are pleased to notice that nearly the entire press of the State has spoken out boldly in opposition to the scheme of arming negro slaves and making soldiers of them to fight our battles ... " Includes Civil War reports from various locations. Contains a message from Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who states "I must dissent from those who advise a general levy and arming of slaves for the duty of soldiers." Includes public notices, advertisements, and a notice of the sale for several enslaved people.

GLC02981

1866

Hamlin, Augustus C., 1829-1905

Book

Title: Martyria, or, Andersonville Prison

Printed in Boston by Lee & Shepard, with a signed presentation note dated 10 October 1866 by the author to Ulysses S. Grant. The book documents the conditions at Andersonville Prison. Illustrated by the author.

GLC02982

19 October 1868

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David D. Porter

Reminds Porter of a letter he wrote to Sherman last spring in which Porter described everything about a meeting in 1865 where Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, and Porter discussed the course to be taken when the Confederate forces were defeated. Porter had written up this description at the request of G.P.A. Healy, who painted a picture of the meeting. Asks Porter if he kept a copy of this letter since he sent his copy to Healy and if he could furnish him with one. If not, he requests that Porter recount his memory of the meeting again particularly those parts which were "likely…

GLC02984

1862-1864 ca.

Photograph signed

Title: R.B. Hayes, Col. 23rd Ohio

Carte de visite of Rutherford B. Hayes as Colonel of 23rd Ohio Vols.

GLC02986

13 December 1794

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Livingston Jay

Writes to his wife about family matters. Hopes to be with her in a few months. Expresses considerable pleasure over a letter written to him by his daughter Maria. Remarks that they have many reasons to be pleased with their children.

GLC02987

January 1863- June 1864

Shreve, Richard L.R., fl. 1863-1864

Manuscript signed

Title: Morning reports of Co: B 72nd Regt. Penna Vols. Fire Zouaves

Daily morning reports for B Company, listing status of men under Captain Richard L.R. Shreve. Each day lists place, number of men according to rank, and notes on the days actions. Each day is signed by a first sergeant and a company commander. For the first few months Shreves signs as commander, which Fred Boland signs. The first sergeants signing are E. F. Wallington, Jesse D. E. Sterling, F. L. Mannes, and Samuel M. Sparks. Daily entries are made variously in different hands belonging to these men. Includes casualty reports for the Battle of Gettysburg. The Pennsylvania 72nd…

GLC02988

1862-1863

Garden, John R., fl. 1841-1864

Diary

Title: Diary of John R. Garden.

Diary covers activity of the 62nd regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, with roll of company M and daily entries. Includes detailed account of action at Gettysburg, mentioning Gen. Reynold's death and the fight for the wheat field (2 July 1863 entry). Contains list of arms and accoutrements including clothing.

GLC02989

12 October 1893

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mr. Peck

Typed on stationery of the Exposition Universelle de Chicago, Pavillon Haitien. Sympathizes with Peck, recently removed from a governmental office. Notes that he would have written a letter to the President (Grover Cleveland) on Peck's behalf, but felt he had no influence with the present administration. Remarks, "I do not like to fight, unless I have a hope of hitting somebody. I have no claims on this democratic administration whatever. I did all I could to get it out of power, and do not feel now like begging it to keep my friends in office."

GLC02990

January 22, 1862

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Written to the "Officer Comdg Ferry Cairo Illinois." Orders the commander of the ferry that a ferryboat "will go to Fort Holt & return immediately, subject to the orders of Maj. Sangers. Written as Brigadier General. Orders made shortly before Grant's attack on Fort Donelson.

GLC02991

29 July 1880

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Document signed

Title: to John W. Stevenson and John P. Stockton

Accepts nomination for President of the United States by the National Democratic Convention. Supports the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Describes his commitment to the Union and the federal system of government. Argues against corruption as an impediment to the participation of people in their government: "Public office is a trust, not a bounty bestowed upon the holder; no incompetent or dishonest persons should ever be entrusted with it, or if appointed, they should be promptly ejected. The basis of a substantial, practical civil service reform, must first be…

GLC02992

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Ogden Can[y]on

Wasatch Mountain Series. Negative number 168.

GLC03095.35

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Camp on Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Series, 1871. No negative number assigned.

GLC03095.36

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Yellowstone Lake, South East Arm

Yellowstone Series, 1871. No negative number assigned.

GLC03095.37

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Yellowstone Lake, Where the River Leaves it

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 268.

GLC03095.38

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Yellowstone Lake, Birds Eye View from South East Arm

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 279.

GLC03095.39

1871

Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942

Photograph

Title: Yellowstone Lake, Birds Eye View from South East Arm

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 281.

GLC03095.40