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September 15, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
to Mary Hughes
Piety among prisoners of war and lack thereof among political prisoners; conversation with Judge Foster (a fellow inmate).
GLC02166.065
September 16, 1862
Requesting newspapers; teaching the catechism to his children; arrival of prisoners taken at Martinsburg, Virginia.
GLC02166.067
September 17, 1862
Plans to observe a day of prayer and thanksgiving set aside by President Davis; Rev. Dr. Ford; wealthy gentlemen among the prisoners brought from Martinsburg; taking of thirty prisoners by one man.
GLC02166.069
September 19, 1862
Account of their day of prayer and thanksgiving; escapes and attempted escapes from Camp Chase.
GLC02166.071
September 22, 1862
Subtle change in prisoner conduct; politics in sermons.
GLC02166.073
1940-1945
Dog tag
Dog tag without chain, inscribed "Hilldring, John H. 07420 Lutheran."
GLC06196.127
GLC06196.129
3 December 1816
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
to Aaron Hobart
Informs Hobart that A.H. Lawrence & Co. would not make the endorsement because they claimed they did not have any authority to do so, "except in case of payment of the residue." Mentions he has written to Mr. Winslow so ask "what to return or keep...
GLC06313.04.052
17 September 1816
Cooper, Joab Goldsmith, ?-1832
Discusses business matters. Mentions he accidentally learned that Mr. Baruch Williams was the agent for Hobart's brother, Elihu Hobart. Tells Hobart that if he has not paid his order he may do so or wait till Cooper gets there. Also, requests an...
GLC06313.04.050
28 November 1816
A.H. Lawrence & Co., fl. 1816
to Aaron Hobart and Aaron Hobart, Sr.
Informs the Hobarts that Joab Cooper has sent them to collect money owed through a note dated 30 March 1816. Mentions that Cooper has deducted a certain amount from the note and expects to be paid the difference. Possibly related to the support of...
GLC06313.04.051
8 April 1773
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
to Henry Knox
Understands that Knox has not received works by Goldsmith that Clarke has requested (see GLC02437.00021 and GLC02437.00045). Makes a new request for Hume's Essays. Asks for his books to be packed and delivered carefully and discretely, because the...
GLC02437.00050
1 June 1773
Discusses an order for books and quills. Seeks an explanation for the increase in price for a book, Leland's "View of Deistical Writers." Inquires about his request that Knox acquire some snuff for him, even though he knows Knox does not deal in...
GLC02437.00069
June 22, 1862
"Revivals" by a Kentucky preacher; improved sleeping conditions.
GLC02166.005
22 January 1817
Leonard, George, 1783-1834
States his interest in religious institutions and thus asks Hobart to write "a particular account of the exertions...at Hanover for the support of [illegible] their ordinances."
GLC06313.04.053
October 5, 1862
The weather; discussion with Rev. Dr. Baldwin about the origin of the races; photographs of his children; low opinion of Judge [Thompson] for not writing or assisting them.
GLC02166.082
October 7, 1862
Reading her letters aloud to Rev. Dr. Baldwin ; Judge Thompson's deception.
GLC02166.084
October 10, 1862
Rev. Dr. Ford's discourse on 5th chapter of Matthew, dramatic increase in paroled prisoners.
GLC02166.086
October 12, 1862
Religious interpretation of premonitions; evening prayer service; false reports in the Wheeling Intelligencer.
GLC02166.087
October 19, 1862
Receipt of the Wheeling Intelligencer; Rev. Dr. Baldwin.
GLC02166.092
October 20, 1862
Rev. Dr. Baldwin's sermon; 12th chapter of Romans; his weight and measurements; advising his wife not to have contact with those who have taken the oath.
GLC02166.093
October 24, 1862
Replacing Judge Hitchcock with Samuel F. Galloway; new progress in examining cases and increase in released prisoners; future reunion with fellow prisoners; translations of the Lord's Prayer.
GLC02166.096
Pendant.
Steel pendant with a school crest on the front, and "Cardinal Spellman" engraved on back.
GLC06196.182
August 17, 1862
Lack of vegetation in prison; Fifty-first Psalm and other devotional texts; concerns about his family's health in his absence.
GLC02166.038
1857
Simpson, Edward, 1824-1888
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Portsmouth on the East India station, A. H. Foote Esqre commander, book II.
Calf cover.
Excerpts: [11 April 1857] "Got underway at 8 A.M. Dipped colors to Commodore - Cleared down royals to English Admiral, he dipped his colors, we lowered ours. Got to sea by 'Lentoo Channel'
[4 May 1857] "…Heard of the case of the...
GLC05911.02.02
2 July 1773
Graves, John S., fl. 1863
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah, 1749-1796
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
GLC02437.00084
26 July 1773
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Announces his arrival in Philadelphia after a "long Excursion into the Wilderness." Explains plans to travel back to New England. He expects to arrive in Boston in October. Has just heard of the passing of his friend, Mr. Wheaton, and comments...
GLC02437.00086
27 July 1773
Murray, John, 1742-1793
Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...
GLC02437.00088
19 August 1864-18 November 1864
Journal of a cruise in the U.S.S. Isonomia no. 1
No. I and II cover the record of the blockade ship Isonomia from the beginning of its service off Wilmington SC in August 1864 to 25 December 1864 when Simpson released command of the vessel. Calf covers.
[30 August] "At daylight, Flag Pond...
GLC05911.06.01
12 October 1864-1 June 1867
Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867
Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S...
GLC05911.07
28 August 1955
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965
To Elijah Muhammad
Muslim Temple activities in Harlem and Boson: "I have four brothers now working as assistents, alternating. This keeps from causing the people to be bored..."
GLC08053
1861
Gottshall, Samuel G., 1841-1902
[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]
An unbound manuscript signed. Entries run from 11 July to 31 December. Throughout the diary, Gottshall describes his march through Baltimore, Maryland, his arrival in Washington D.C. following the Second Bull Run, soldiering, camp life, and...
GLC04564.01
October 29, 1862
Requesting copies of the World; conversation with a fellow inmate regarding the Bible and their respective wives; speculation about how to secure a pass to Richmond.
GLC02166.102
November 6, 1862
Altered opinion of Rev. Dr. Baldwin's book Armageddon.
GLC02166.108
November 12 1862
Study of the Bible. With autograph note signed of Tiffany on page 4 about advising Mrs. Hughes to come to Columbus, as her husband has been paroled.
GLC02166.110
[ November 1923 ca. ]
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
Thanksgiving Message
"On Thanksgiving Day it is urged that the people gathered in their homes and in their usual places of worship give expression to their gratitude for benefits bestowed and ask the guidance of Almighty God."
GLC08026
14 September 1798
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To James McHenry
List of names for suggested appointments in the U.S. military [as officers], including a chaplain. "...George McDonald, General Whiting, a very respectable officer, James Cunningham, James Campbell, Lenas [?] Mugs Bradley, George Walters, General...
GLC08022
1858/08/07
Jeffery, Roberta, fl. 1850-1899
to Edward Archer
Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love...
GLC01896.024
15 October 1863
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
He encourages her to go live with Brother Millis and to read often. If he had known what soldiering would be like, he wouldn't have thought any man could stand it.
GLC02739.078
2 November 1863
Severely limited rations and for six weeks and "roten hard bread with worms in it." With enclosed excerpts from The Christian Psalmist.
GLC02739.082
14 January 1864
He just received the needle and pins he asked for and is very grateful. He expects to lose most of his teeth while he is in the army. He, Colonel Buckner, and another man formed a religious group and made resolutions on New Year's Day.
GLC02739.095
9 March 1864
to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]
God has carried him through the war thus far. She is going back home. He contemplates the effects of war: "In peace: children bury their parents; in war: parents bury their children."
GLC02739.102
25 June 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Reports that the British left Philadelphia. He and Lucy went into the city, but had to leave because it "stunk so abominably." Notes that the American and British armies are twenty miles apart, at Princeton and Allentown respectively. Comments on...
GLC02437.00712
3 September 1862
Marching orders, perhaps to Cincinnati; expenses at home; determination to remain religious while in the army. Written at Camp Terry.
GLC02739.007
2 November 1862
Walker, Joseph, fl. 1862
to his sister Nancy E. Jones
Their shared devotion to Christianity. His faith comforts him through the trials of war.
GLC02739.022
11 February 1863
He grieves for George Cooper, John Millis, and Joseph Walker. He describes Joseph's and John's deaths and how he helped bury them. He isn't sorry that he enlisted but if he would never "go in another such a wore as this for it is an unholy war on...
GLC02739.034
14 June 1779
to Lucy Knox
Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a...
GLC02437.00769
12 April 1863
He cannot pray at night in the 20th Ohio and must rely on secret prayer. All the prisoners "that we get say that the rebel armey is both starveing and getting naked for the want of clothes."
GLC02739.046
30 April 1863
The men and officers of the 20th are all "persecutors of religion" but he will persist in his prayers. They expect a battle soon, "one of thee hardest battles ever fought in America."
GLC02739.047
11 June 1863
He expects the Union to take Vicksburg soon. He must sneak out to prayer meetings in town every night and could be punished if caught.
GLC02739.054
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