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Unknown
to Frank A. Cole
He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.
GLC08291.
1900
Pickett, Lasalle C., 1848-1931
Pickett and his Men
Second edition, with an introduction by James Longstreet. An inscribed copy to General Ell Torrance and his wife: "For General and Mrs. Ell Torrance with love and regards from the author, Lasalle Corbell Pickett. Think of the men who held these...
GLC08401
2 July 1862
Ing, John H., 1819-1901
to Edwin M. Stanton
Ing, a Baltimore attorney, offers a plan to bring the Maryland militia into the service of the Union. Indicates that 5,000 volunteers and 10,000-15,000 "Home Guards" could be ready in 30-60 days. Also states that he suggested the same plan to...
GLC08406
1885
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
Naval History of the Civil War
GLC08409
1794
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars
Zachary Grey, Ed.. With Hogarth's engravings. With index and errata. Bookplate of John Pollexfen Bastard on front pastedown.
GLC08411
15 December 1861
Sneys, Richard, fl. 1861
to Miss Margaret Sheild
Discusses the South Carolina campaign. Written on Keystone Zouaves stationery and patriotic cover. Sneys was a member of the Pennsylvania 76th Volunteers.
GLC08415.01
16 May 1863
Foote, Francis C., fl. 1863
to F. C. Foote
Written in camp near Brookes Station. Foote writes to his parents in Westport, Connecticut. Informs them that his captain, H. P. Burr, is held as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia, with a great number of his fellow Union soldiers. Reports "Scofield...
GLC08415.02
17 February 1864
Confederate States of America. Congress
[Amendment for an act (Senate Bill, No. 109) authorizing the employment of free African Americans]
Increases compensation given to free African Americans for their employment. Authorizes the Secretary of War to employ 40,000 slaves instead of 20,000 for governmental service. Empowers the Secretary of War to impress 40,000 slaves if they will not...
GLC08417
circa 15 December 1864
Amendment to senate bill (s. 129) to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications, and to perform other labor connected with the defences of the country.
Provides corrections for Confederate Senate Bill 129. Establishes guidelines for the number of slaves that can be impressed from one owner. States that the Secretary of War is authorized to exempt certain areas from the act if "the labor of the...
GLC08418
15 December 1864
A bill to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications and perform other labor connected with the defences of the country.
Senate Bill 129, passed by the Confederate Senate 13 December 1864. Ordered to be printed by the House of Representatives 15 December 1864. States that "The Congress of the Confederate States of American do enact, That all free male negroes...
GLC08419
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