The Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History: Apply now and join us for Fall 2024 courses
29 March 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
to Rutherford B. Hayes
Colonel Scammon writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment in Raleigh. States, "Dispatch recd Good. for Dr. Bacon." Year inferred from military rank.
GLC02414.033
1861-1865
[Civil War Patriotic Postal Cover]
Depicts a woman sitting by the shore beside a shield with the American flag, a bushel of wheat, a sack of coins and a quiver with an ax in it. There is a ship visible in the ocean. In color. Envelope is not used.
GLC03619.02.20
Depicts a woman draped in a sheet with stars on it and holding a flag. An eagle sits beside her. Underneath it reads: "Our Union and Our Laws we must maintain And drive foul treason from our land again." Envelope is not used.
GLC03619.02.21
22 December 1862
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to Robert G. White
Discusses personal affairs, and does not expect to return to the Senate. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate.
GLC05891.12
17 March 1862
Promises to speak to Secretary of War Stanton about Captain Niles, and request his promotion. He had intended to promote Niles before he was forced to resign as Secretary of State. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate. Captain Niles likely...
GLC05891.13
Showing results 78441 - 78445