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1861-1865
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
to Alida McParlin
Incomplete letter fragment discussing California and Europe, and McParlin's wish to see his wife.
GLC02649.44
1864-1865
[Nine envelopes mostly from Thomas McParlin to his wife, each without an accompanying letter]
Six envelopes and three partial letters, most from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac, Medical Director's Office, to Alida McParlin.
GLC02649.45
[Reproduction of a vignette bust portrait of Thomas A. McParlin]
Vignette bust portrait of McParlin by unknown photographer.
GLC02649.46
Photographed closer up and at a more advanced age than in GLC02649.46.
GLC02649.47
[View of an interior of a Civil War era hospital with patients]
Reproduced photograph of a hospital interior, possibly one that Dr. Thomas A. McParlin oversaw.
GLC02649.48
18 April 1849
Jones, Thomas Ap Catesby, 1790-1858
to Charles M. Armstrong
Jones' letter discussing John B. Marchand's "lack of zeal and restiveness" and his "hostility to my lawful authority," written in Marchand's hand. Jones discusses the insubordinate actions of Marchand and two other officers, which he says were...
GLC02680.01
October 8, 1849
Marchand, John B., 1808-1875
to Thomas Ap Catesby Jones
Marchand states his desire to be detached from his ship and copies an earlier letter of his to support his case. Since he has served three years and his ship is about to "almost circumnavigate the globe," believes he is entitled to instead return to...
GLC02680.02
10 October 1849
to John B. Marchand
Denying Marchand's request to be relieved of his post and return home. "I can see nothing in your situation oppressive or even unusual in the naval service...It is a great innovation upon usage, and the obligations of Commissioned officers to their...
GLC02680.03
28 November 1858
Marchand, Elizabeth L., 1824-1863
Sister says he has not written in over six weeks, inquires how he is doing, and relates family news.
GLC02680.04
30 November 1858
Marchand, Henry C., 1818-1882
Marchand's brother discusses family events, inquires about retiring admirals, and mentions a black servant who was fired after running away. Also notes "The gas company have laid their pipes through the town and as a general thing almost every...
GLC02680.05
1865
Jackman, W.J., fl. 1865
[Portrait of David G. Farragut]
Engraved portrait of Farragut in uniform, with his facsimile signature below. Printed by Richard Rutter and Company.
GLC02680.06
11 December 1858
Guernsey, Alfred H., 1824-1902
Encloses documents relating to the Paraguay Expedition, a naval voyage Marchand is about to take to Argentina to explore various waterways. Encloses "the sheets of 'La Plata,' as far as printed, together with the map." Also encloses an article from...
GLC02680.08
22 June 1860
Case, Augustus Ludlow, 1813-1893
to John B. Marchand [Fragment]
Last page of a letter inviting Marchand and his wife to visit during the summer. Marchand and Case both served on the Paraguay expedition.
GLC02680.09
15 January 1861
Woodville, William, 1827-1898
Informs Marchand of the sale of stocks he owns. Woodville was a stockbroker.
GLC02680.10
3 September 1861 - 11 September 1861
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Copy of Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles' promotion of Samuel Huse as "acting Master of the U.S. Steamer James Adger." Includes copies of docketing/endorsements by Commander Samuel L. Breese and Commander John Jay Almy.
GLC02680.11
8 February 1864
Jenkins, Thornton A., 1811-1893
Regarding promotion of Assistant Engineers. Reads in part: "You will please report the names and rank or grade of all Assistant Engineers on board the vessel who are entitled to an examination for promotion under the Circular of the Secretary of the...
GLC02680.15
12 February 1864
Fitzhugh, William E., 1832-1889
to Thornton A. Jenkins
Fitzhugh reports on the amount of coal aboard his ship, the U.S.S. Sebago. Written on board the U.S.S. Sebago, as part of the blockade on Mobile, Alabama. Docket contains signed note regarding blockade ship assignments; may be in Jenkins' hand with...
GLC02680.16
1864/02/12
Names of vessels and commanders off Mobile Bar
Lists the names of 19 vessels engaged in the blockade of Mobile Bay, their respective captains, and their exact location. Docket notes "several absent."
GLC02680.17
16 February 1864
Leroy, William E., 1818-1888
Has heard that Jenkins thinks his ship is not in proper position in the blockade, and hopes to rectify this problem. Says he felt he was in the proper position, states he takes "pride in endeavouring to go where I am ordered," and asks if he should...
GLC02680.18
20 February 1864
Enclosing communications regarding James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army, who now works on board the ship. "I herewith enclose the communications relating to James Byrnes, a deserter from the U.S. Army and now serving on board this ship as...
GLC02680.19
20-21 February 1864
Low, William W., 1823-1877
Relays a message from "the Admiral" asking Marchand to forward certain mails and discusses a trading ship that is overcharging for its goods. Docket notes "Reporting the 'Pelican States' violation of Revenue law." Written on board the U.S.S...
GLC02680.20
21 February 1864
Report on his naval actions. Explains his recent movements, and discusses those of Admiral Franklin Buchanan, the commander of Confederate ships in Mobile Bay. Says his ship will be at the Pensacola Naval Yards for repairs. Written on board the U...
GLC02680.21
1 March 1864
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
Copy of a letter discussing naval strategy and suggesting that Pensacola, Florida be warned, in case a Confederate ram tries a sneak attack there. Says the rebel rams Tennessee and Baltic are nearby. Written on board the U.S.S. Calhoun, in the...
GLC02680.22
12 March 1864
Gillis, John P., 1803-1873
to William H. Dana
Copy of a letter to Dana, the first page ordering Dana to patrol specific waterways, the second page giving orders regarding "prizes seized at the Rio Grande." Written on board the U.S.S. Ossipee, commanded by Gillis off Galveston, Texas, during the...
GLC02680.23
15 March 1864
Drayton, Percival, 1812-1865
Enclosing twenty copies [not present] each "of 2 circulars issued by the Bureau of Ordnance" with orders to distribute them to all the vessels on Marchand's station. Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, of which Percival was captain, off Pensacola...
GLC02680.24
A brief communication from Farragut, requesting the "names and positions of all the vessels in your division on the first and fifteenth of every month." Written on board the U.S.S. Hartford, off Pensacola, Florida, during the Union blockade of major...
GLC02680.25
16 March 1864
Van Deusen, George H., 1836-?
From an assistant surgeon of the U. S. Volunteer Navy, confirming illnesses of two men under Marchand's command. "I hereby respectfully call a Medical Survey on Pat McGough…affected with synavitis of hip joint: and James McGuire has Typhoid fever."...
GLC02680.26
30 March 1864
Stating that he is aware of the situation of sailors whose term has expired, and enclosing an address [not present] on the subject. Written in response to a letter sent to Farragut by sailors on the U.S.S. Lackawanna. Written on board the U.S.S...
GLC02680.27
6 April 1864
Woolsey, Melancthon B., 1817-1874
Letter enclosing papers [no longer present] regarding "Information obtained from four rebel deserters" and other reports. Written on board the U.S.S. Princess Royal, commanded by Woolsey off Sabine Pass, Texas during the blockading of Confederate...
GLC02680.28
9 February 1864
Requesting various information pertaining to Marchand's ship, including coal, draft, and speed of the ship. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond.
GLC02680.30
Ordering Marchand to move his boat to replace a departing ship in the blockade. Written on board the U.S.S. Richmond during the Union blockade of Mobile Bay.
GLC02680.31
31 December 1873
Hieskell, H.M., fl. 1873
[Pay slip for John B. Marchand]
Printed note stating a pay check has been enclosed for three hundred eighteen dollars and thirty cents. From the Office of Pay Director, Navy Yard, Philadelphia. The amount and date are filled in by hand.
GLC02680.34
1873
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Two photographs
Photograph of a painting of a steam ship. Group portrait of four unidentified whites and three Indians
GLC03030.01
[town and salt-mine]
GLC03030.02
strange house and rock formations
GLC03030.03
stream among large rocks and people camping on stream
GLC03030.04
Mormon Tabernacle under construction and [Salt Lake City?]
GLC03030.05
[Joseph Smith] and Mormon Tabernacle under construction (closeup) .
GLC03030.06
Four photographs
Yosemite Valley, Railroad trestle, locomotive and railroad track over mountains.
GLC03030.07
Six photographs of giant redwoods
Some with people
GLC03030.08
Six photographs of giant redwoods .
Two with a log cabin
GLC03030.09
[Yosemite]
Scene showing pond and mountains in background
GLC03030.10
Close-up of mountain
on left side of background in #10
GLC03030.11
1857/08 ca.
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
The New Haven: Memorial to the President & his response
"New Haven" pamplet entitled-- "Memorial to the President, protesting against the use of the United-States army to enforce the bogus laws of Kansas; The Answer of President Buchanan; and The Reply of the Memorialists." Regarding the grievances of...
GLC07992.04
3 June 1777
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Relates to Henry what he has heard regarding the Battle of Bound Brook, New Jersey (13 April 1777). Notes that he knows "General Washington & yourself was not in the Battle but intended being at bound Brook the next day." Discusses raising a sum of...
GLC02437.00608
8 June 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Colonel Jackson writes "by way of Peekskill" [New York]. Reports that a Massachusetts state cruiser has taken two British transport ships bound for New York with Hessians on board. Of the Hessians, writes "it is said they show'd the greatest joy...
GLC02437.00610
10 July 1777
Replies to a letter from Henry from 21 June, in which Knox discussed British movement in detail. Agrees with Knox, that the British in the New York/New Jersey area will "form a junction with the Nothern [sic] Army." Worries that General George...
GLC02437.00621
13 July 1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Knox writes, "the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me..." Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): "We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most...
GLC02437.00622
14 July 1777
Discusses the Continental evacuation of Ticonderoga: "My God, what a Stroke we have met with in Loss of Ticonderoga- after all the trouble, pains, & expense the Continent has been at in Fortifyg [sic] that Post, to think we should be obliged to give...
GLC02437.00624
17 July 1777
Mentions the capture of the Fox, a British frigate. Apparently, the Fox was retaken by the British, but this news is uncorroborated. Colonel Jackson expects to be called in to pay Knox's contribution to a privateer. Suggests that Henry persuade...
GLC02437.00626
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