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3 July 1866
Wood, J.H., fl. 1866
to unknown [incomplete]
Warns of the impending arrival of emancipated Black people seeking to buy land. Lists reasons not to lease land them. Encourages White people to move away.
GLC05337
1862-1893
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896
[Collection of 8 documents related to Mormonism is Utah. Decimalized.]
GLC05493
circa 3 March 1863
Lane, D.M., fl. 1863
Deserters!
Broadside created by Provost Marshal Captain Lane. Lists men who failed to report at headquarters for duty from the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania. They are therefore "subject to Arrest as Deserters from the United States Army."...
GLC05647
22 March 1864
Pierrepont, Edwards, 1817-1892
to William Evarts
Recounts a private conversation with the Secretary of State William H. Seward. Discusses presidential politics. Reports that Salmon P. Chase has withdrawn from the election. Remarks, "Mr. Lincoln has the people; there is no doubt of this; but he...
GLC05603.01.02
24 September 1863
Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886
to Gouverneur Kemble Warren
General Hancock writes to Major General Warren to inform him that he has not been offended by Warren's actions "in reference to the number of aides." Describes his injury sustained at Gettysburg and his desire to return to the field. Writes that he...
GLC07339
17 March 1864
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
to William H. McParlin
Discusses the need for medical supplies, commenting that "The sickness at Camp Douglas is on the decline - but the prisoners of war at Camp Butler near Springfield are reported as having much sickness among them." Comments on his impression of...
GLC02649.13
1864
to Alida McParlin
McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.
GLC02649.16
1897
Hammond, B.F., fl. 1897
Afro-American Monument
Oil process chromo-lithographic poster. A picture of an angel putting her hand on the head of a slave, surrounded by nine vignettes depicting scenes from slavery to results of emancipation. Includes pictures of Booker T. Washington and Frederick...
GLC08941
14 December 1864
Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897
to Eliza Cook
Discusses camp news. Feels that the war is more than half over. Interested in how the children are doing and what they are learning. Wants daughter Ida to continue her education away from home but doesn't think she would do well in the presence of...
GLC02570.64
12 January 1865
Tells Eliza that he wrote her four days ago and "sent the letter off by a very uncertain carrier but hope you will get it. I now regret not having retained it until the present as I have a most excellent opportunity to transmit letters." A friend...
GLC02570.66
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