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1864/06/15
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Ulysses S. Grant re: prophesying Grant's victory
Very brief telegram: "I begin to see it. You will succeed. God bless you all." A very famous letter.
GLC01572
26 September 1864
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to William T. Sherman
In this telegram Stanton, Secretary of War, writes "The Richmond Enquirer of Saturday rejoices that 'Beauregard has been assigned to the Command of the Army in Georgia, that his star ever led to victory and his very name inspires confidence of...
GLC01583
1776/07/
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to [Benjamin Franklin] re: belated peace initiatives of the Howe brothers
A cryptic but important letter written in the same month as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, as commander in chief, in response to Franklin's letters. Possibly a draft since Washington has left the day and a name blank, but soon or...
GLC01588
April 1789
Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.57-58]
Concerning trade and population growth, with allusion to the postal service, newspapers and manufactures. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks (whose unsigned autograph note...
GLC01589
1945/02/18
Baruch, Bernard M., 1870-1965
to Mrs. Mary L. Simon
Letter regarding "human demobilization." Typed on personal stationery.
GLC01592.02
9 March 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edward R. S. Canby
Marked "(Cipher)" at top. In this telegram, Grant criticizes Canby's request for men and material to build 70 miles of railroad, and orders him to "Take Mobile and hold it." Writes, "I expected your movements to have been cooperative with Shermans...
GLC01555
1788 ca.
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Draft of address to Mass. Legislature after ratification of the Constitution
Discusses the new form of government and reminds legislators of their desire for a Bill of Rights.
GLC01559
1861/05/03
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Philip S. Cocke re: mustering the first Virginia regiments to defend state
Signed two weeks after Lee left the service of the U.S. Army.
GLC01564
1861/05/10
to Philip S. Cocke re: early training of newly recruited Virginia regiments
Signed three weeks after leaving the service of the U.S. Army.
GLC01565
13 July 1863
to John D. Imboden
Lee outlines his plans for the safe retreat of the Army of Northern Virginia 10 days after their defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg. He gives instructions to Brigadier General Imboden to cross the Potamac and proceed to Cherry Creek to ascertain...
GLC01566
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