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1864/06/15
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Ulysses S. Grant re: prophesying Grant's victory
Very brief telegram: "I begin to see it. You will succeed. God bless you all." A very famous letter.
GLC01572
26 September 1864
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to William T. Sherman
In this telegram Stanton, Secretary of War, writes "The Richmond Enquirer of Saturday rejoices that 'Beauregard has been assigned to the Command of the Army in Georgia, that his star ever led to victory and his very name inspires confidence of...
GLC01583
1776/07/
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to [Benjamin Franklin] re: belated peace initiatives of the Howe brothers
A cryptic but important letter written in the same month as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, as commander in chief, in response to Franklin's letters. Possibly a draft since Washington has left the day and a name blank, but soon or...
GLC01588
1945/02/18
Baruch, Bernard M., 1870-1965
to Mrs. Mary L. Simon
Letter regarding "human demobilization." Typed on personal stationery.
GLC01592.02
9 March 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edward R. S. Canby
Marked "(Cipher)" at top. In this telegram, Grant criticizes Canby's request for men and material to build 70 miles of railroad, and orders him to "Take Mobile and hold it." Writes, "I expected your movements to have been cooperative with Shermans...
GLC01555
1861/05/03
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Philip S. Cocke re: mustering the first Virginia regiments to defend state
Signed two weeks after Lee left the service of the U.S. Army.
GLC01564
1861/05/10
to Philip S. Cocke re: early training of newly recruited Virginia regiments
Signed three weeks after leaving the service of the U.S. Army.
GLC01565
13 July 1863
to John D. Imboden
Lee outlines his plans for the safe retreat of the Army of Northern Virginia 10 days after their defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg. He gives instructions to Brigadier General Imboden to cross the Potamac and proceed to Cherry Creek to ascertain...
GLC01566
6 July 1640 ca
Williams, Roger, fl. 1640-1667
to John Winthrop
Discusses the current behavior of the Native Americans in his area. Mentions struggles between the sachem Uncas, allied with the European settlers, and his enemy, Miantinomo. Postscript possibly refers to the efforts of King Charles I to restore...
GLC01590
January 29, 1919
Creel, George, 1876-1953
Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]
Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of...
GLC01668
15 November 1945
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Statement by the President
Signed and corrected by Truman. Honors the tenth anniversary of the Philippine commonwealth. Praises the Filipino people and notes the ordeals they experienced during World War II and the Japanese occupation. Remarks that they "are spiritually...
GLC01683
13 July 1862
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to Elizabeth Halleck
Writes his wife a lengthy description of events that led to his appointment as General in Chief of the Union Army. Explains how he avoided quarrels between Edwin Stanton and George McClellan by refusing to mediate when asked to go to Washington, D.C...
GLC01689
4 July 1865
Geary, John White, 1819-1873
Order of the procession at the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the monument in the Soldiers' National Cemetery, July 4, 1865.
Possibly the program of an 1865 celebration in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ceremonies include speeches by President Andrew Johnson and Andrew Greg Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania. Docketed by Major General Geary.
GLC01545.08
6 November 1863
Yeatman, James E., 1818-1901
[Appeal from the Western Sanitary Commission to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the condition of freedpeople]
The Western Sanitary Commission informs President Lincoln that many freed enslaved people in the Mississippi Valley have no provisions, clothing, or bedding, and little cooking supplies or knowledge as to using such. States that "To meet the present...
GLC01545.11
April 1862
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
[Battle plan and ship register for assault on New Orleans]
Document created during the battle for Forts Jackson and St. Philip, which took place 16-23 April 1862. One side has a list of ships involved in the attack -- the first and second divisions of ships and their captains as well as the first and second...
GLC01550
3 November 1862
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
to Louis Janin
Informs his friend Janin, who is in Paris, of the death of his son Eugene Janin at the battle of Antietam. "He fell in the battle of Sharpsburg...doing his duty to his country in the front ranks...He was wounded so severely...it was found impossible...
GLC01697
1864
War Democratic State Committee, 1864
Watch words for War Democrats!
Published by pro-war, pro-Union Democrats in New York. Quotes a speech made by Peter Cooper 20 years ago advocating Union principles. Reprints an article from a Catholic newspaper titled condemning slavery and an article from the impartial Boston...
GLC01703
20 April 1865
Wirz, Henry, 1823-1865
to George C. Gibbs
Captain Wirz, the commandant of Andersonville Prison, tells Colonel Gibbs that there are no mules fit for transport but grants him authority to impress any mules needed. Written at Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville Prison,
GLC01705
1774-1775
Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser. [No. 1674 (January 4, 1774) - no. 1725 (December 27, 1775)] [with gaps]
Revolutionary War era newspaper: Pennsylvania Journal. 5 and 19 April 1775 issues contain fugitive slave ads. Issue number 1698 is missing. March 8, 1775 contains African Slavery In America written by Thomas Paine in 1774.
GLC01706
1865 ca.
[Carte de visite of Lorenzo Thomas]
GLC02136.28
15 April 1890
Sarony, Napoleon, 1821-1896
[Signed portrait of seated William T. Sherman]
Seated portrait of Sherman holding sword and ceremonial hat. Inscribed and dated by Sherman on the mount to Frederic G. Huntington, Cincinnati, Ohio, a few years before his death.
GLC02138
1861/12/20
Nichols, E.B., fl. 1861-1863
to Thomas Ward re: reports removal of Nichol's office from Galveston to Houston
Nichol's office had removed from Galveston because of the threat of Union invasion.
GLC02145.20
23 July 1862
Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873
to Joseph Claybrook
Written on stationery of the Confederate Navy and signed by Secretary of Navy Mallory to Acting Midshipman Claybrook. Says the president has appointed him a midshipman in the Confederate Navy and he needs to respond if he accepts. Says if should...
GLC02149
1865/02/10
Endorsement on Winfield Scott ALS 3 p. 2-8-1865 re: paroling nephew E. P. Scott
Scott's ALS to William Hoffman, Commissary General of Prisoners, 2/8/1865 has been endorsed by Lincoln, asking that Capt. E. P. Scott be paroled to Lieut. General Scott. Young Scott was the elder's grand nephew, serving as a Confederate Prisoner of...
GLC01889.01
12 July 1862
Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864
to Earl Van Dorn
Confederate General Polk writes to Confederate General Van Dorn to discuss Captain R.A. Stewart's record of service and recommend him for a promotion. Also discusses the request of some Louisiana parishes to raise artillery reinforcements for...
GLC01883
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