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27 February 1864
Kellog, James H. (fl. 1862-1864)
to Mary
He talks about the music they practice playing in camp to keep busy during down times. Some of the boys play cards, while he prefers to read.
GLC02415.067
1 April 1864
He is sending her a book he thinks she will enjoy.
GLC02415.072
8 April 1864
Benjamin Vasper will bring the book and money to her. He thinks back to 1862 when the Cumberland army left Louisville and who has died.
GLC02415.073
23 February 1871
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
to Frances B. Shiras
Thanks Frances for her help and interest in his missionary work. Describes his mission work at the Yankton Agency with Reverend James Cook. Notes his improving health. Discusses teaching, singing, and language issues. Comments on privations at the...
GLC02429.05
17 April 1871
Inquires about the money his friends sent. Describes the Christian, English-speaking Indian girl he is engaged to. Notes his salary of $150/year, and indicates it will be insufficient. Discusses his log house and preparing his home for housekeeping...
GLC02429.06
25 May 1871
Discusses a visit by Bishop Clarkson during which he was ordained a deacon and many Indians were baptized. Notes his plans to stay at the Yankton mission through the summer because he is needed to translate for Rev. James Cook. This is the first...
GLC02429.08
circa 1862-1865
Unknown
Travels of the 123rd Regt. [U.S.A.] [incomplete]
Outlines the travels of the 123rd Ohio Regiment in verse form. On verso is stationery for the Amsden, Williams & Co., Monroeville.
GLC02156.27
29 January 1863
Armstrong, George E. (fl. 1861-1865)
to his mother
Contains two letters. The first is undated, by George Armstrong, written to his mother from Port Hudson, Louisiana. Encloses a piece of a rebel flag that he acquired from a Confederate gun boat (not present). The second, on verso, is dated 29...
GLC02157.08
24 August 1863
Bartlett, George O. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Ira Andrews
He asks Andrews to write soon and says there is not much to write about. He notes that he lost his box of Tailor's trimmings and tools. He requests that E.G. Fairbanks send some history books to him. He offers to help orient E.G. Fairbanks to...
GLC02158.19
2 December 1861
Blackman, Francis G. (fl. 1861-1865)
to his friend Bennett
"...plenty of cotton here and sweet potatoes, peanuts, oringes, rice, Niggers, rattlesnakes coper heads glass snake mocins and another cind about 18 feet long...alligators..." "...the Rebel's boats fired 2 or 3 round and run up the creek...Rebels...
GLC02159.02
5 May 1864
Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Miss Sue Johnston
He sent for the Eclectic Magazine. One of the gunboats was there the other day but he didn't know until it had left. Had he known, he would have gone aboard.
GLC02167.16
1861-1877
Hawkeye (fl. fl. 1862-)
Two Brothers Fallen
A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.
GLC02171.09
22 September 1864
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Sarcastically informs his sister that he has stopped writing weekly letters because his sisters never reply. Is happy that his sister has decided to attend school and advises against reading "wishy-washy" novels, which do not enlighten people or...
GLC02016.058
25 May 1864
Peyster, John Watts de (1821-1907)
to W. H. Whitimore
Thanks Whitmore for four volumes and accompanying pamphlets. Writes that the cost of publishing has deterred Mr. Morgan from publishing biographies on [John] Watts (New York politican and member of the Third U.S. Congress) [John George] Leake (New...
GLC02016.177
8 December 1871
Comments on the length between their correspondence. Reports the freezing death of Rev. Philip Johnson. Discusses preaching with Rev. Cook at Santee. Indicates his cousin Paul was sick. Discusses his missionary work at Yankton, including the...
GLC02429.12
13 January 1872
Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843)
Writes about how they are getting along, discussing her health. Comments on a potential visit by Shiras. Explains why her upbringing (part with Indians, part with whites) has resulted in her only being to make Santee moccasins with beads and not...
GLC02429.14
26 February 1872
Thanks her for a box of clothing from Mrs. Clement. Indicates they will use some for their new baby and have already given some away. Mentions the Indian agent, a physician who gave him medicine. Discusses his desire for wrappers. Comments on...
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GLC02429.19
9-12 June 1872
Discusses a visit from Daniel's aunt and the porcupine quill moccasins she had made for Frances. Comments on her sister, a visitor named Mrs. Rumney, and her husbands adoration for their baby. Continues the letter on 12 June, comments on intervening...
GLC02429.25
21 July 1872
Reports than his family will leave the Yankton Mission for the Santee Mission. Explains that the Yanktons are sorry to see him leave, but he must go because of health problems related to his work on Sunday and the opportunity to make a prayer book in...
GLC02429.26
15 July 1873
Discusses building a house and garden on his land in Bazille, his health, and his work. Mentions a possible transfer to the Chapel at Bazille Creek, on the recommendation of Bishop William Hare. Comments on the growth of his son, who he speaks to in...
GLC02429.35
19 June 1875
to Alexander Shiras
Discusses his wife Nancy's illness with rheumatism, a book he received, and the threat to his garden posed by grasshoppers.
GLC02429.39
20 January 1878
Discusses her husband's declining health and how she recovered her own health, which became bad after her daughter Mary died, while camping. Notes visiting the sick via horseback. Comments on the local school, Christmas, and a visit by whites to...
GLC02429.41
27 November 1881
Explains that she did not intend to alienate her friends in the east by re-marrying and justifies the re-marriage. Discusses the children, her two and her sister's three, who also live with them, the four oldest of which are in school. Thanks an...
GLC02429.51
no date
Harmon, A.W.
The soldier's return
Printed copy of the lyrics to "The Soldier's Return" or "Air, Just before the Battle, Mother".
GLC02016.179.01
[Newspaper clippings]
A collection of three newspaper clippings including (1) an account of a steamer voyage of the New Bedford and New York Steamship line, (2) a poem entitled "The Liquor Seller", and (3) a poem advertising Mark Allen's balsamic cough lozenges. Only the...
GLC02016.179.03
[Poem in the Style of Greco-Roman Epics]
Poem that opens with an invocation to Muse
GLC02181.72
14 August 1863
Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864)
to his sister
Writes that he hasn't heard from his family in a long time. He updates his sister on Marshall's (Ward's brother, also referred to as Sam) whereabouts and condition. Ward writes that he spends most of his time in camp reading Waverly novels and the...
GLC02232.20
1866
Bledsoe, Albert Taylor (1809-1877)
Is Davis a traitor, or, Was secession a constitutional right previous to the war of 1861?
Written by Albert Taylor Bledsoe, a former Northerner and friend of Davis. First edition published by Innes & Co. Signed twice by Davis (inside of front cover and on page 61); initialed by his wife Varina Davis. Part of his library. "Reserved copy -...
GLC00432
Melville, Herman (1819-1891)
Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War
First edition copy of Melville's only book of poetry dedicated to the 300,000 men who died for the Union cause during the Civil War. Printed by Harper Brothers, Publishers, New York. Embossed with stamp of Wm. Young, Bookseller and Stationer, Troy...
GLC00465
30 November 1763
Macaulay, Catharine (1731-1791)
[On W Macaulays History of England]
Examines the role of women.
GLC01794.01
12 February 1769
Earl of Buchan (1742–1829)
to Catharine Macaulay
Typed Copy of GLC 01794.05
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)
GLC01794.05.01
25 June 1769
to Macaulay, Catharine
The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...
GLC01794.07
1770
to Earl of Buchan
written on verso of E. Dilly to Catherine Macaulay 1770/1/5, re: She has suffered poor health. She looks forward to publications of greater consequence. She hopes conditions improve for his family. Previous letter from E. Dilly on the verso, crossed...
GLC01794.08
12 December 1777
Count Sarsfield (fl. 1777)
He regrets the departure of CMG from Paris and hopes to maintain correspondence with her. He sends a list of errors from her history (included). He comments on CMG's conversations with Lord Hanover and his opinion on America.
GLC01794.22
16 December 1777
He again expresses regret at her departure and hopes to receive news of her safe return to London. He asks if her history has been translated into French and offers his assistance.
GLC01794.23
2 May 1779
He will lend her some of his books and makes reference to a few historical points made in her history. He will seek out someone to properly translate the history into French.
GLC01794.24
5 June 1769
to Lord Nuneham
Draft She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.
GLC01794.34
Lord Nuneham (fl. 1769)
He will give Monsieur de Liancourt her message when he is in town. He does not dare to appear an open supporter of liberty, although he is in his heart.
GLC01794.36
27 December, 1774
Knowles (fl. 1774)
She writes of their gentle friendship. She describes the whooping cough sickness and recovery of her son. She notes CMG's response to "maladministration" and yearns for liberty and peace. She refers to recent political events in England. A partial...
GLC01794.37
1 June, 1777
GLC01794.39
circa 1783-1784
Macaulay, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-)
to Mama
One undated letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She acknowledges her mother's plan to go abroad against her wishes, and is anxious to be made aware of plans. She comments on Madame Genlis's work on education.
GLC01795.001
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She requests more letters and more news from her mother. She mentions hoop and curtain makers and other updates.
GLC01795.002
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She was delighted to hear of her mother's successful theatrical expedition in such poor weather. She reports the progress of her reading.
GLC01795.003
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She refers to a note from Miss Olivia Young. She mentions the two instruments that the Miss Herons play. She continues to attempt to persuade her not to leave England.
GLC01795.004
31 May 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated May 31, 1784. She writes as her mother is at sea on her way to America. She includes a message in French from Mr. Warville. She reports the latest political news, including...
GLC01795.005
2 July 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated July 2, 1784. She expresses concern for her mother's health while at sea. She reports political news: taxes will be raised to make up for deficiencies. She requests an order...
GLC01795.006
29 July 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated July 29, 1784. She comments on her recent visit to the Greenwich Hospital as a place of British pride, and hopes that with her will not forget England when she travels to...
GLC01795.007
30 August 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated August 30, 1784. She is staying with Mrs. Gregorie and expresses admiration for her. Expresses that she has improved her manners in her mother's absence.
GLC01795.008
4 October 1784
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated October 4, 1784. Pertains to her mother arriving in America; retrieving items she requested and reminding her mother that it was her birthday.
GLC01795.009
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