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April 1, 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Edwin M. Stanton
In hand of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Indian Chief, who was Grant's Secretary, per Charles Hamilton. re: reports of victory near Appomattox
GLC00639.21
1864
Matthews, James, Muscoe, 1822-?
The Statutes at large of the provisional government of the Confederate States...
Howes C674, Parrish & Willingham 29. Contemporary 3/4 calf. Text of Indian tribe treaties including Cherokee pp. 290-411.
GLC00534
1780, 1798
Two documents relating to Indian land in Indian Mills, Burlington County, New Jersy [Decimalized]
GLC00540
6 January 1780
Calvin, Bartholomew, fl. 1780-1798
[Statement opposing white settlement on Indian land in Brotherton, New Jersey]
A strong statement signed by eight Indians showing alarm over white settlers moving onto their land, forbidding it in the future, making illegitimate leases null and void, and voicing hopes to "live in Quietness among one another without giving any...
GLC00540.01
20 January 1798
[Brotherton statement of refusal to leave New Jersey]
Statement sent to Joseph Saltar that describes meeting in which the Brotherton unanimously agreed to express their refusal to leave "our fine place in Jersey" in the face of white encroachment. Signed in full by Jacob Skekit and Bartholomew...
GLC00540.02
1863 ca.
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
Carte de visite of George G. Meade bust portrait
Appears to be a photograph of an engraving.
GLC00559.09
December 8, 1812
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Dr. Benjamin Rush
"The history of the hobby horse" -p.4 (Adams's humorous name for the story he tells in this letter.) Free frank on p.4
GLC00599
November 18, 1861
Leavenworth, F.P., fl. 1861
to his father
A Confederate captain in an ordnance unit tells his father about Civil War activities in Arkansas and Missouri. Comments on the arrival of Union General David Hunter with 36,000 soldiers. Discusses the strength and position of Confederate...
GLC00653.07
02 March 1793
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jefferson, Thomas. Acts of the second Congress.
Four printed acts of the second Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson. Acts deal with defraying the expense of an Indian treaty in Ohio, paying a loan from the Bank of US, relief of Elijiah Bostwick, and additional compensation for public officers....
GLC00878
10 March 1762
Hardy, Josiah, 1822-1900
An act to Compleat the New Jersey Regiment to Six Hundred and Sixty Six effective volunteers, Officers included.
Document aims to raise additional men for the French & Indian War, with inducements including pardons. Details provisions for recruiting minors, slaves, and Indians. Additionally, allows Quakers to affirm, rather than swear, an oath. Signed by Hardy...
GLC00903
December 9, 1861
Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864
to Rose
Writes to his sister. Discusses personal news, a skirmish, and General Rosecrans at Cumberland. Requests she send him a song. Written on blue paper.
GLC00835
December 25, 1864
Tower, Zealous Bates, 1819-1900
to William P. Fessenden
General Tower, chief engineer of Union defenses at Nashville, describes the Battle of Nashville to Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury. Relates the strategies of Union Generals George Henry Thomas, Andrew Jackson Smith, James Harrison Wilson, and...
GLC00849.01
circa 25 December 1864
[Pencil illustration depicting the area near Nashville, Tennessee]
Autograph map depicts roads, rivers, fortifications and estimated troop numbers and locations near Nashville. Tower, chief engineer of Union defenses at Nashville, possibly transmitted this map with a letter (refer to GLC00849.01) to William P...
GLC00849.02
1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Extracts of letters written by the Secretary of War, to the Governor of Virginia, upon the defensive protection of the frontiers of that State
Contemporary clerical copy signed by chief clerk of the War Department, John Stagg, Jr. The letters concern protection of the Virginia frontier against Indians, emphasizing President Washington's view "that all parts of the union ought to be...
GLC00813
1844
The Negro forget-me-not songster, the only work published, containing all the Negro songs, that have ever appeared.
Signed on free front endpaper by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, "H. W. Longfellow." Original cloth spine laid onto modern leather. Title on spine: "Nigga forget-me-not songster." Published by Turner & Fisher. Songs written in "dialect," and some are...
GLC00796
June 23, 1828
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Levi Woodbury
Introducing Henry Lee to the recipient, and requesting that Woodbury offer any possible assistance on his research of a recent war.
GLC00801
14 December 1884
Gibbon, John, 1827-1896
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Discusses current events, including recent elections. Writes that Hunt may be in a position to aid the army by influencing the Secretary of War to prohibit army appointments made by politicians. Writes "Try to have a rule adopted by which every...
GLC02382.054
13 April 1868
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
to [Henry Knox Craig]
Writes from Fort Sullivan. Asks if Craig received a copy of a play-bill he previously transmitted. Complains about the cold Eastport winter. Discusses the abrupt departure of Captain Wilson from Fort Sullivan. Discusses Wilson's actions, and...
GLC02382.041
6 September 1884
Signed "JG." Describes the Gettysburg Cyclorama, a large painting by Paul D. Philippotteaux, ca. 1882. Mentions, "I send you a rude sketch..." (not included). The first copy, made in Chicago is now (1993) in private hands. The second copy, made...
GLC02382.053
6 March 1885
Refers to military decisions providing post-war funds to soldiers. Comments on Democrat leadership. Invites Hunt to Chicago to see the Gettysburg painting.
GLC02382.055
24 May 1885
Refers to the sale of the Gettysburg painting and to Hunt's Gettysburg article. He refuses to work any further for promotion: "I contend I have already done all my work for promotion & if this does not promote me, I am afraid I shall have to live &...
GLC02382.057
5 March 1792
Act for making farther and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States
Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Decided at the first session of the second Congress held at the city of Philadelphia on 24 October 1791. Lists the salaries and allowances for officers and recruits. Mentions employing Indians for...
GLC02342
24 April 1806
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to George Wanton Ellery
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. He has no objection to his learning to dance, for it will make him easy and graceful. If the fee is to be paid at entrance to dancing studies...
GLC02300.22
1871-1881
Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881
Letters with wife Nancy, to Rev. & Mrs Shiras [decimalized]
Letters by missionaries from north of the Missouri River, 38 miles north of Santee Mission in South Dakota, describing teaching English, arithmetic, and bible to Yankton Sioux Indians. The collection was written to Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Shiras of...
GLC02429
Kimmel, & Forster, fl. 1864-1865
The Defenders of Our Union.
Lithograph print with touches of white gouache added by hand. Five ovals in which there are portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Andrew Johnson, Naval officers David Porter, David G. Farragut (spelled Faragut), John A. B. Dahlgren...
GLC02434
1880-1895
Jackson, William Hicks, 1835-1903
Selected western views [Yellowstone] [some with U.S. Dept. of Interior imprints]
21 large and 29 smaller photographic prints.
GLC02436
1847/01/31-1848/03/23
Lincoln, Solomon, fl. 1847-1848
2 letters to Francis Bassett concerning Mexico
1. ALS. Solomon Lincoln to Francis Bassett re: Congressional elections, Texas, Gen.s. Taylor & Scott . Hingham, Mass. 3 p. (29x30 cm) Mentions Governor Young pardoning 18 anti-rent (riot) convicts as well as Generals Taylor and Scott....
GLC02390.01
1792/11/18
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
to Elliott and Williams
Explains that while he had suggested a certain level of meat rations for the recipients troops, the Secretary of War has chosen a different amount. Though he disagrees with the Secretary, he advises the recipients to follow this higher authority...
GLC02397
1838/04/08
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
to Albert S. Johnston re: preparing for attack on San Antonio
Signed as General. Commanding Johnston to have all militia in readiness for a possible attack, and giving permission to organize a military court. Houston also asks that Johnston inform the Comanche Indians and, if possible, to allow their chiefs...
GLC02401
12 July 1863
Cleveland, Thomas P., fl. 1863
to Emily J. Semmes
Cleveland, Emily and Paul Semmes's nephew, describes in detail Semmes's death. General Semmes was mortally wounded in Longstreet's charge at Gettysburg and died in the retreat. Sends the letter care of Captain Cody. Emily Semmes wrote a note on the...
GLC02411
17 April 1930
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to Arthur Carpenter
Thanks the manager at Warm Springs, Georgia for the update on activities. Advises that Carpenter can rent his cottage from 31 May until 5 September. Hopes Doyle can sell vegetables at the stand as he did last summer. Mentions that he is glad there...
GLC02433
1849-1856
Histed, William, fl. 1849
Journal of a whaling voyage on board ship Cortes of New Bedford, [Massachusetts]
Includes five separate pages of watercolors that were possibly previously bound in the log. Includes daily entries of the whaling voyage and numerous miscellaneous newspaper clippings, poems, and songs. Many entries are accompanied by an ink stamp...
GLC02212
6 March 1849
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
[Collection of two items, quotation signed by Dolley Madison and engraving] Decimalized
GLC02231
3 August 1791
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800
to unknown
Thanks the recipient for information in a previous letter, about the "hostile disposition of the Indians on the Frontiers." Shares his hope that federal treaties will ease the recipient's apprehensions and "produce a general peace." Introduces Col...
GLC02207
30 September 1844
Pelham, William, 1803-1879
[Arkansas survey map depicting land claims]
Depicts a map of the Arkansas surveying district "shewing the extent of Public Survey's in said district on the 30th September 1844." Contains boundary lines, including the Cherokee and Choctaw line, the Louisiana Line, the Missouri line, and the...
GLC02210.02
1861-1864
Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864
[Collection of Edward Ward, 4th regiment, Tennessee, infantry] [decimalized]
The collection consists of thirty-four letters written by Edward K. Ward to his sister Elmira Ward. Edward enlisted in Company A of the 4th Tennessee as a Second Lieutenant. He writes of his experiences at Murfreesboro, Shiloh, Nashville...
GLC02232
July 1864
Sneden, Robert Knox, 1832-1918
Plan of Andersonville Prison
Plan of the prison camp drawn by Sneden, a member of the 40th New York Volunteers imprisoned there in 1863-1864. Completed in ink and colored pencil. Sneden's map differs from other contemporary sketches.
GLC02244
25 October 1864 - 24 July 1865
Pope, A. Fred, fl. 1864-1865
[Confederate Officer prisoners of war poem and sentiment album]
Inscribed on the title page by Fred Pope, Bargetown, Kentucky, and dated October 1864. Signed by over 100 Confederate prisoners of war at Prison No. 1, Camp Chase, Ohio, with rank. Includes poems, songs, quotations, and sentiments by imprisoned...
GLC02259
1864 - 1 February 1865
Penfield, James Allen, ?-1910
[Union Prisoner of War autograph album]
Contains over 900 prisoner of war officer signatures and their ranks. Ornate hand drawn title page, "Autographs of U. S. Officers, Prisoners of War confined at Richmond, Virginia, Macon, Georgia - Savannah Georgia - Charleston, South Carolina -...
GLC02262
1861-1902
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
[Collection of Orville S. Dewey, 33rd regiment, New York, light artillery] [decimalized]
Nicknamed "Tom" by his family and coming from Buffalo, Dewey served in the army of the Potomac, primarily in Washington at an instructional camp. Many of the letters are addressed to his sister Mary "Mollie" McLean. Dewey stayed in the Army after the...
GLC02161
1876
Forbes, Edwin, 1839-1895
Life studies of the Great Army
Print portfolio of 40 copperplate etchings made by Forbes while accompanying Union armies. All the etchings have been separated and put in individual folders. Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club, while he travelled with the Union...
GLC02199
circa 1875
Gaul, Gilbert William, 1855-1919
[Oil painting of General Ulysses S. Grant on horseback overlooking a battlefield]
Depicts Grant writing in a notebook while overlooking a battlefield. Several Confederate soldiers lay dead and dying in the foreground. Other Union leaders confer on horseback. Completed in black, white, gray, and brown. Signed by the artist in...
GLC02201
1 June 1782
Hiwell, John, fl. 1788
Inspection return of the music in the army under the immediate command of his excellency General Washington
Chart indicates the amount of supplies (such as fifes, drums, and fife cases) per regiment which they have in good repair, the amount broken, and the amount they need.
GLC02437.01435
22 September 1782
to George Washington
Written by Major General Knox to General Washington. Says he arrived at camp to find that 22 American women and children, formerly prisoners who had travelled from Canada, were seeking assistance. They travelled down from Vermont to Albany, New York...
GLC02437.01624
1 November 1781
Return of the musick of the Army under the command of the Honlb. Majr. Genl. Heath.
Chart enumerating supplies of musical instruments and their quality held by various regiments under General William Heath. A note at the bottom indicates that "Fifes are Exceedingly wanted." Hiwell was a first Lieutenant in a Massachusetts...
GLC02437.01278
2 February 1782
Burnet, Ichabod, fl. 1778-1782
to Henry Knox
Writes, "I arrived at this place on my way to West Point but the ice has prevented me from proceeding any further and I am obligated to return to Carolina immediately which makes it necessary for me to go to Newark immediately. The brave I have...
GLC02437.01347
15 February 1863
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
to his sister
Continuation of GLC02082.25. Contains verses of "Bonnie Blue Flag."
GLC02082.26
21 February 1863
Continuation of GLC02082.25-.26. Mentions sham battles with North Carolina troops, and includes verses of "Maryland."
GLC02082.27
17 March 1863
Written "Near the Rapperhanock [sic]." Includes camp news and a song called "Wait for the wagon."
GLC02082.29
December 1783
[Abstract of extra issues for December 1783]
Lists extra issues for barge men, musicians, New York levies, Rhode Island line, garrison and artillery artificers, German deserters, police officer garrisons, and express riders.
GLC02437.02892
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