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20 February 1822
Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847
to Aaron Hobart
Seeks to have Hobart prevent the efforts of Zacheriah Eddy, "the worst kind of Federalist we have in this town," to get a money-losing post office in his neighborhood.
GLC06313.04.157
25 February 1822
Watson, George, fl. 1822
Describes a visit to Massachusetts, a planned visit to Maine with the possibility of sleighing, and gives news of family and mutual friends.
GLC06313.04.160
26 February 1822
Seeks advice about his liability in a local matter in which he was bondsman for a tax collector. Asks about specific charges he might be liable for.
GLC06313.04.162
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Discusses the upcoming selection of candidates for state senate. Discusses the suggestion that Sampson's salary (as district Collector) be abolished and thanks Hobart for being against it. Comments on the bill (with the salary provision) and its...
GLC06313.04.163
22 November 1861
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes about the trouble he is having using the $5 bills sent from Connecticut and requests no more be sent. Complains about Annapolis calling it a "one horse town" and assures his sister that he will not lose his heart here because he "doubt(s)...
GLC03603.035
23 November 1861
Writes about the good condition of his tent and its ability to keep him dry. Encloses a certificate that Daly will need to travel to Annapolis. One of the five pages is written on back of a letter from Colonel Thomas.
GLC03603.036
3 January 1861
Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 260 (January 3, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. In response to an article in the "Chicago Tribune," front page has an article mockingly titled "New Orleans Ruined!-Cotton Doomed!" that says the city's markets will survive if New Yorkers eliminate tolls on Erie Canal...
GLC05960.02.02
4 January 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 261 (January 4, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Only has first 2 pages of a usual full 8 page issue. Front page article titled "No Compromise," rejects the compromise efforts of Henry Winter Davis in Washington. Article titled "The State Conventions," gives updates on...
GLC05960.02.03
25 February 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 305 (February 25, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Article on University of Louisiana. Description of the New Orleans celebration of George Washington's birthday takes up three quarters of the front page. Describes an "Imposing Military Display." Short item on arrival...
GLC05960.02.06
7 June 1864
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
to parents
Discusses the Baltimore convention and nomination of the next president. Requests newspaper announcing winner of nomination. Writes of skirmishes during and after Battle of Cold Harbor. Describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the deaths...
GLC03523.18.12
8 July 1864
Discusses George B. McClellan's oration at West Point. Describes Edwin M. Stanton's lack of respect towards McClellan, and Lincoln's efforts to "allow it to be so." Recounts fighting and near death experience during the Battle of Spotsylvania...
GLC03523.18.18
14 August 1864
Written from camp near Cedar Creek. Reports that extreme heat is causing deaths on marches, and that springs and brooks are dry. Prays for General Ulysses S. Grant's success in his campaign against Richmond, Virginia: "I want this war to close as...
GLC03523.18.22
1 September 1864
to mother
Discusses the nomination of George McClellan. Denounces the Copperheads and comments on the peace platform.
GLC03523.18.25
13 November 1864
Writes from camp near Newtown, Virginia. Discusses election results received in camp on the previous Tuesday. Says the 2nd Regiment gave General George McClellan & George H. Pendleton a majority of 32, but the brigade voted for Abraham Lincoln and...
GLC03523.18.31
8 January 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...
GLC05960.02.05
27 February 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 307 (February 27, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Reference to the gathering of the Southern Congress, which formed a committee to deal with public lands and also dealt with the formation of the cabinet. Announcement of Henry J. Ellet of Mississippi as Postmaster-General...
GLC05960.02.07
1884
Slocum, Henry Warner, 1826-1894
Speech of Hon. H. W. Slocum of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday, January 18, 1884.
Representative Slocum discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. Declares, "I most earnestly implore the members of this House to try, if possible, to act on it free from political prejudice. There is no politics in it... I believe if...
GLC08445.04.02
Ray, George W. (George Washington), 1844-1925
Speech of Hon. George W. Ray, of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 1884.
Representative Ray discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In conclusion, writes "In the name of justice, for the honor of our country, and in behalf of the thousands of soldiers who appeal to us for justice to their old comrade in...
GLC08445.04.03
24 February 1864
Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 993 (February 24, 1864)]
The Victory in Florida Fully Conceded, The Attack on Whitmarsh, Address of Congress to people of Confederate States.
GLC05959.43.36
8 February 1865
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 288 (February 8, 1865)]
End of the Peace Commission, Affairs in Mexico, Government of the State to the People of South Carolina.
GLC05959.43.45
24 December 1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]
The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
GLC05959.44.32
29 December 1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 945 (December 29, 1863)]
Latest from the U.S., Confederate, and European Congresses, Gen. J.E. Johnston Takes Command, Negro Revolt at Fort Jackson, One Hundred and Seventy-Second Day of the Siege of Charleston, Butler Requires all in Norfolk to take the Oath, Peace...
GLC05959.44.33
2 June 1864
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 077 (June 2, 1864)]
Sherman's Raid in Northern Georgia, Petitions Presented in English Parliament to Help End American War, Dispatch from Battle Ground, Near Mechanicsville, Meeting of the Confederate Congress, Lincoln's Bogus Proclamation (May 17, 1864).
GLC05959.44.35
30 January 1864
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (January 30, 1864)]
Proposition to hang Governor Johnson, Message of Governor Andrews of Massachusetts, General Grant on the conduct of war, Abolitionism in Arkansas, Abraham Lincoln & an undivided country, Assault on Knoxville, a rebel account.
GLC05959.50.06
10 April 1863
Writes that the regiment received news of the election results and were very much pleased. Describes the polling method used among the soldiers for the governor's race. Writes about how much he respects and admires General [Ambrose] Burnside and...
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