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4 October 1825
Baylies, Hodijah, fl. 1825
Guardianship
Hannah Allen gaining guardienship over Abner Abigail Ruth and Charles Allen; partially printed
GLC02924.070
23 April 1851
Manchester, William, fl. 1851
Land Grant
GLC02924.071
circa 1585-1763
Extracts from deeds
GLC02924.072
circa 1585-1783
Pope Seth
GLC02924.073
March 20, 1843
McBride, W.T., fl. 1843
to John Moore
He is grateful for such a friend as Moore. He describes his previous boarding situation as disastrous, and he describes circumstances at college with the cold winter weather. He reports the local debating society.
GLC04191.01
March 9, 1844
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore
He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples.
GLC04191.03
March 1846
He appreciates hearing from home and misses all the trivial goings-on. He has not quite adjusted to Alabama yet and misses the friendliness of Louisiana. He comments on the rapid passing of the seasons.
GLC04191.05
07 July 1846
He has been anxious to hear about health problems. His scholarship and reputation have expanded, and he has become a "very conspicuous character among the good people of Alabama." He expects to attend a local Baptist revival meeting. He also plans to...
GLC04191.06
8 January 1847
to Robert E. Moore
He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.
GLC04191.08
29 January 1847
It is difficult to write because he has not heard from the family in almost three months. He has agreed to remain at his school for one more session and was a little disappointed to be passed up for another school, where a doctor with dependent...
GLC04191.09
4 April 1847
He comments on the slowness of the mail, and he comments on the pending marriages of several girls from home as well as other events. As spring approaches, the farmers prepare for what they hope is a good planting season. Relief efforts for the...
GLC04191.11
7 April 1847
Dillon, David, fl. 1847
He is delighted to receive the letter and hopes to communicate more in the future. He reports conditions of famine, sickness, and waste and efforts to provide subsistence through public works, limited to certain numbers from each family. He updates...
GLC04191.12
2 February 1836
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Caddo Nation of Indians
GLC04099.04
13 December 1837
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes of Sac & Fox Indians
GLC04099.06
2 March 1839
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Creek Tribe of Indians
GLC04099.08
April 7, 1848
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Pillager Band Of Chippewa Indians
GLC04099.10
10 April 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Chasta and Other Tribes of Indians
the 7th and 8th page is a duplicate of pages 5 and 6
GLC04099.12
5 February 1855
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Cow Creek Indians
GLC04099.14
13 March 1855
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Umpqua And Calapooia Indians
GLC04099.16
12 February 1854
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Camanche, Kiowa, and Apache Indians
GLC04099.18
17 July 1854
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Sac & Fox Indians
GLC04099.20
7 April 1855
Treaty Between the United States and the Rogue River Indians
GLC04099.22
Treaty Between the United States and the Ottoe and Missouria Indians
GLC04099.24
4 March 1856
Treaty Between the United States and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians
GLC04099.26
3 August 1822
Hale, Aurelia, 1798-?
to Sarah W. Hale
She spends much of the legible part of the letter waxing poetic to her sister regarding her strong, positive feelings about her family, particularly her brother Horatio, and an overall positive outlook. Part of this letter is crosswritten.
GLC08934.007
4 February 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to sister
He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.
GLC02161.113
17 March 1864
to mother
He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.
GLC02161.115
30 March 1864
He mentions several friends and acquaintances. One of the lieutenants is sick. Charley is in command of the 27th.
GLC02161.117
12 April 1864
to father
They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.
GLC02161.119
20 April 1864
Hall, James, A., 1750-1819
[orders for Orville S. Dewey]
Dewey is ordered to Washington on guard patrol.
GLC02161.121
22 April 1864
He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.
GLC02161.122
28 December 1862
McCall, C.A., fl. 1862
[record from Mount Pleasant General Hospital]
GLC02750.133
16 January 1863
[hospital records]
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary received clothing while at the United States General Hospital
GLC02750.135
24 January 1863
Hudson, O.A., fl. 1863
[hospital record]
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Perry Wills received clothing while at the Carver United States Hospital
GLC02750.136
17 February 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Gray received clothing while at the United States General Hospital
GLC02750.137
22 February 1863
Baxter, J.H., fl. 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell drew pay while at the Campbell Hospital
GLC02750.138
23 February 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell received clothing while at the Campbell Hospital
GLC02750.139
14 March 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary was discharged from military service on 18 February 1863
GLC02750.140
1 May 1864
He is in desperate need of money. He only has $15.35. He has no money to give them and asks if she knows anyone who will loan them $100 or $150.
GLC02161.124
8 May 1864
They shipped from Gloucester Point and are now in Bermuda Hundreds. There were heavy skirmishes but they are all in good sprits and feel they will have Richmond soon.
GLC02161.125
20 May 1864
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
Written "in the field." The "Johnnies" have been skirmishing with their infantry and artillery. They have a strong position. They have three regiments of colored troops but they have not been let in yet.
GLC02161.127
3 June 1864
The infantry has been behaving badly. At a seven infantry engagement with the "Johns", the men got inside the mark as soon as possible. In other words, they ran at the first fire.
GLC02161.130
11 June 1864
to Norman R. Dewey
He has enclosed the key to his trunk. He gives instructions on what to do with the items inside.
GLC02161.131
4 July 1864
He feels sorry for Burns. All the old officers are gone from the old 5th. The new ones are strangers. The captain of his old company has been dismissed.
GLC02161.133
20 July 1864
The 19th corps from N. Orleans have been pressing up the river for the last couple of days. If Sherman gets Atlantis, they should have some real fighting ahead of them.
GLC02161.135
15 August 1864
He is concerned that if the chances aren't good enough in Buffalo, he will have to go somewhere else. Written at Fort Pocahontas
GLC02161.137
30 November 1864
Peckham, P., fl. 1974
[special orders no. 155]
Captain Peckham assigns Captain Ethan A. Jenks to the position of Field Officer for the day. Marked as an extract.
GLC02750.123
6 December 1864
Curtin, John, fl. 1864
[special orders no. 161]
Brigadier General Curtin assigns Captain Ethan A. Jenks to the position of Field Officer General for 7 December 1864. Marked as an extract.
GLC02750.124
15 December 1864
Daniels, Percy, fl. 1864-1865
[special orders no. 19]
Copied. Also signed by [F. J. Spencer?], [general orders]. Colonel Daniels revokes a fine imposed on Private Henry Winseman. Written at Fort Sedgwick
GLC02750.125
28 January 1865
Keyser, Charles M., fl. 1865
[special orders no. 2121]
Copied. Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Keyser transfers Private Saul McCann to the Army of the Potomac.
GLC02750.126
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