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7 January 1867
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
to C[?] Van W[?]
Asks recipient to send money to England because his daughter is spending a year in Europe. Recipient's name is illegible.
GLC07483.23
20 August 1868
to E.L. Wyler [?] Esq.
Recipient's name is illegible. Mentions Ulysses S. Grant/ Schuyler Colfax running for president/ vice president in the election of 1868 and states he is in support of them.
GLC07483.24
19 July 1868
to J.A. Spencer
Expresses his thanks for Spencer's condolences on the death of his child.
GLC07483.25
1861-1865
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
[Gerrit Smith]
Bust portrait engraving of Gerrit Smith with printed signature below image.
GLC07483.26
9 February 1870
Johnson, Oliver, 1809-1889
to unknown
Addressed from "Ind. Office." Writes of an accidental stoppage of an exchange that the editorial office did not know about or allow. States he ordered it restored.
GLC07483.28
31 December 1822
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses which route the mail should be carried over, and states most of the public support a specific route. Measures from Congress regarding suppresion of piracy also meet the approval of the public.
GLC06313.04.213
7 January 1823
Jones, Alex, fl. 1823
Requesting Hobart's help in appointing John Howe as "collector for the port of Bristol and Warren.
GLC06313.04.216
29 March 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Weeks thanks his family for the food and updates them on cmp news. Describes the various foods he has consumed since he received his family's packages and writes that he's "grown fat since yesterday morning".
GLC07460.032
5 February 1864
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
to the Editor of the Tribune
Complains that the Tribune misused a statement made by him to Wendell Phillips at the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The statement concerned John C. Fremont, who was active in the Radical Republicans, a group of hard-line...
GLC07483.06
31 January 1882
Garrison, Wendell Phillips, 1840-1907
to Mr. Northend
Discusses advertisements in The Nation, a liberal periodical devoted to politics and culture of which he was editor from 1865-1906. Recalls an excursion he took with his father, William Lloyd Garrison toward the end of his life. Talks of his fear...
GLC07483.07
10 January 1900
Garrison, William Lloyd, Jr., 1838-1909
to Mr. C.D. Blackhall
Garrison Jr., the son of the abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison, thanks Blackhall for the copy of Reverend L. M. Powers discourse, "The Spiritual Needs of the Universalist Church." Offers a different title for the piece, "A plan for the Church...
GLC07483.08
1861
William Lloyd Garrison
Original india ink sketch of Garrison from the shoulders up, framed in an oval.
GLC07483.10
12 September 1874
Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
to W. W. Greenough
Mentions his note that Greenough would like to read to the trustees. Discusses the board of trustees' objection to comments made by a Mr. Caper. States that Mr. Caper felt the charge against him of dilatoriness was exaggerated. Possibly speaking...
GLC07483.12
June 1894
Smalley, George W. (George Washburn), 1833-1916
Memories of Wendell Phillips.
Essay of Smalley's personal memories of Wendell Phillips. Printed in the June 1894 edition of Harpers.
GLC07483.13
Smith, Henry Wright, 1828-?
[Wendell Phillips]
Bust portrait engraving of Wendell Phillips as a young man. With his printed signature under the image.
GLC07483.14
30 April 1863
Thanks his family for the letter and the trunk of food they sent him. He has packed his winter clothing and will be sending it home so as to not carry it around during the summer months. Writes that there is rumor that his regiment will join the...
GLC07460.026
5 May 1863
Writes that furloughs have begun and three men will be allowed to go from each company. His brigade will be kept in Gallatan for the time being, as Gallatan is a very important position to keep. Writes that there will soon be a fight at...
GLC07460.027
8 May 1863
to his sister Martha [Spohn]
Thanks his sister for sending him a letter and food with a fellow soldier. Playfully writes to his sister that as he is writing he is being distracted by a chunk of maple sugar sent to him by his aunt. He writes that while on picket he has found...
GLC07460.028
20 May 1863
Thanks his family for the cakes they sent him with Bob Thomas. Writes that they are refixing the camp, rearranging tents and building fireplaces for company cooking. Complains of the amount of flies increasing as the weather gets warmer. Reports...
GLC07460.029
22 May 1863
Tells his family not to worry if they don't hear from him soon, as he is preparing to march and will not be able to write for a while. Reports that the rebs have moved but it is not exactly known where to. He comments on the poor quality of farming...
GLC07460.030
circa 1861-1865
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
[Print of Oliver Otis Howard]
Depicts General Howard in Civil War uniform.
GLC00723.04
September 1862
Wheeler writes that a few men from his hometown of Sycamore, Illinois are at camp including his brother-in-law Darius Spohn. He reports that while the soldier's wives visit, they mend and alter clothes, and accompany their husbands to the city at...
GLC07460.001
5 October 1862
to his parents and sister
Wheeler's regiment has marched 33 miles and many of the men have discarded their belongings along the way. He writes that they pass slaves along the road at almost every house and although a few volunteered to join the Union soldiers, they later...
GLC07460.002
5 November 1862
to his father [Shepherd Wheeler]
Writes that his regiment is stopping in Scottsville, Kentucky for a while. Asks his father to send him tea, as he cannot find any where he is.
GLC07460.003
7 November 1862
He advises his family not to worry about writing him when he's marching because the mail follows closely behind. Writes that it is sixty-eight miles to Nashville by railroad and there are too many men to transport by train. Some of the men have...
GLC07460.004
13 November 1862
He writes that it took two days to travel from Bowling Green to Scottsville because the roads were rough and the wagons so heavily loaded the wheels had to be chained to go downhill. Comments that men and women, "meager looking whips," are often...
GLC07460.005
26 November 1862
Wheeler has just marched fourteen miles to Gallatin, Tennessee and writes that he doesn't mind the marching as much as he used to. The letter is continued on Thursday, November 27th; Thanksgiving day. Wheeler writes that he will not march today but...
GLC07460.007
21 December 1862
Wheeler writes that his brother-in-law, Darius has been very ill and has not been on duty since they left Bowling Green, Kentucky. Furthermore, Darius is currently waiting for General Rosecrans to sign his discharge papers. Reports that they have...
GLC07460.008
29 December 1862
Writes that he is anxious to receive a letter from Darius assuring that he arrived home safely. Wheeler expresses tremendous relief for the discharge of his brother-in-law and writes that Darius was very concerned about leaving Lysander behind....
GLC07460.009
1 January 1863
Lysander recounts how they surrounded and ambushed a suspected secessionist's house during the night, only to find nothing. The secessionist claimed to be a Unionist but admitted his brother is in the Confederate Army and that there were things...
GLC07460.010
18 January 1863
to his parents, sister and [brother-in-law]
Writes that many men have been receiving discharge papers, particularly those who are disabled. Reports that the mail has been irregular due to a heavy storm that washed away the tressel work of the train tracks. Relates the news that Captain...
GLC07460.011
30 January 1863
Writes that he has received his mother's likeness and will treasure it. Asks that Darius write as soon as he is well enough to do so. General Rosecrans has prohibited picket fires at night, so they have to make a big pile of coals and sleep beside...
GLC07460.012
4 February 1863
Wheeler writes that he was very happy to receive the box they sent him. His regiment marched to Gallatin to fight Morgan. Writes that the new camp is far better than any they have seen since Chicago and far exceeds their camp in Tunnel, Tennessee....
GLC07460.013
10 February 1863
Discusses farm business back home. He describes a "grand foraging expedition" led by Major Dutton. In response to his father's comment about taking Wheeler's place, Lysander states "I couldn't let you have my place under any consideration...I...
GLC07460.014
21 February 1863
The whole regiment has been healthier since they left Tunnel, Tennessee where many from Wheeler's regiment died. Wheeler has heard rumor that Vicksburg was taken from the Rebels. Some of the men are trying to publish the truth about Captain Warner...
GLC07460.015
23 February [1863]
Asks Darius, his brother-in-law, to settle some acounts for him back home. Reports that his regiment will march to meet General Hooker tomorrow morning. Mentions the Sons of Temperance a brotherhood of men who were committed to not drinking alcohol...
GLC07460.016
He reports that John Fetterly has died of small pox. Writes that Fetterly was unable to march, so he was transferred to the pest house where he died. Wheeler informs his family that he will be on the march and may not be able to write for ten or...
GLC07460.017
25 February 1863
He remarks "truly a soldier's life is a life of inequalities it learns a person to take everything as it comes." George Bowen has deserted; he was under 18 when he enlisted and his father came to get him but "failing to do it by fair means George...
GLC07460.018
2 March 1863
Wheeler writes that a new order has been announced in which deserters will be dealt with promptly, even with the punishment of death. He also reports that new regulations are in affect for furloughs and only a certain number of furloughs will be...
GLC07460.019
7 March 1863
They have been on the march for a few days and are probably headed for Chattanooga. Ward led them down the wrong road and they had to pick their path through the hills. He received a letter from his family assuring him "that the war will close this...
GLC07460.020
Darius is almost fully recovered. There is talk of Wheeler's regiment moving to Camp Douglas, but Lysander does not want to go North unless they are going for good. Expresses that hewould like to drive all the copperheads in the Army SOuth, and run...
GLC07460.021
21 April 1782
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Discusses Washington's negotiation with the state of Virginia to obtain cannon from them for the United States. Writes that he would have written to General Benjamin Lincoln earlier to discuss what to do with the cannon, but thought he would be...
GLC02437.01394
1781
Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811
Mem. of some Articles in Ordn: Store at Springfield in care of Luke Bliss Esq. C.M.S.
List of stores in possession of Luke Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores. Date added later in pencil.
GLC02437.01320
13 February 1782
An estimate of horses and waggonrey for the field artillery
Estimate of horses and wagons for the next campaign, addressed to Colonel Timothy Pickering. Enclosed with GLC02437.01352.
GLC02437.01353
22 March 1782
United States. Continental Congress.
[Promotion of Henry Knox to Major General]
Signed by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, and labeled an "Extract from the Minutes." Resolution of the United States in Congress assembled to promote Brigadier General Henry Knox to the rank of Major General. See GLC02437.01371 for a...
GLC02437.01375
March 1782
Machin, Thomas, 1744-1816
[Return of recruits inlisted and sworn to serve for three years]
Signed by Captain Machin of the Second Regiment of Artillery. Document lists John Christy and John McDonald as having sworn to serve three years during the war.
GLC02437.01378
9 May 1782
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Cash received from Colonel Miles]
Figures and notes tallying the amount of money a Colonel Miles [possibly Samuel Miles of Pennsylvania] spent and received for General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.01402
6 May 1782
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Lucy Knox
Written by William Knox to his sister-in-law Lucy Knox. Inquires of her health and jokingly calls her newborn son [Marcus Camillus] "the little Roman Stranger." Goes on to say that "I have a good will to be offended that you did not think William a...
GLC02437.01410
20 May 1782
to John Lamb
Writes Colonel John Lamb with instructions regarding the amount of artillery equipment, such as tumbrils, wagons, horses, and camp equipage, necessary for a possible offensive strike in the New York area. Also discusses the movement of supplies from...
GLC02437.01425
24 June 1782
to the Quartermaster at Morristown, New Jersey
Written by Major Shaw of Major General Henry Knox's staff to the Quartermaster at Morristown, New Jersey. Reports that on the march north from Burlington, New Jersey to New Windsor, New York, one of Knox's wagon horses "foundered" in such a way to...
GLC02437.01466
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