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20 July 1865
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.
GLC02831.51
1861-1877
He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.
GLC02831.52
Unknown
William H. Alden
Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.
GLC02831.53
October 19, 1864
McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897
to Colonel Ray
Forwards an application, "Of the Officers of the 9th Ga [Georgia] Battallian of Arty [Artillery] for transfer to Siege batteries Savannah." Analyzes the conditions at different forts and batteries in Georgia and South Carolina in preparation for the...
GLC01073
April 11, 1861
Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
to Robert Anderson
Pencil copy of Beauregard's letter to Anderson demanding that Fort Sumter be surrendered and evacuated. Will permit that the flag "may be saluted by you upon taking it down." Page two contains pencil drawn copy of the watermark, and page three a...
GLC01127.02
September 19, 1864
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Confederate governors
Circular letter in which Davis asks the Confederate governors to change the alien expulsion laws for mechanics and laborers. He wants to lift the requirements in many states that all aliens render military service or leave, instead permitting...
GLC00917
30 March 1779
Kováts, Mihály, Fabricy, 1724-1779
to Edward Hand [in Latin]
There are multiple spellings for the Hungarian creator of this document. Signs this letter "Michael de Kowatz," but is also known as Michael Kovats de Fabricy or simply Michael Kovats. He was a Colonel in the Continental Calvary and was killed 11 May...
GLC01450.169.03
15 May 1777
Drury, Jotham, 1741-1831
to
Verifies that Reuben Jager and William Crow enlisted in Drury's artillery company in colonel Crane's regiment. States that both men are "foreners from Irland." Both men were reported as foreigners in other official documents. Jager's name spelled...
GLC01450.204.01
24 August 1758
Kielmansegge, Compte De, fl. 1758
[Infantry muster roll from the French and Indian War][French]
Records troops under Lieutenant General Compte de Kielmansegge in the service of the British. Some notes on the second page and two wax stamps. Written at Camp de Coesfeldt
GLC01450.267
11 February 1778
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
[Proof of service for Guilluame de Luce] [in English and French]
The English part of the document certifies that Guillaume de Luce served in the Northern Army for the United States of America, and that he served well. Signed by Horatio Gates at Yorktown on 11 February 1778. The French part attests that Gates'...
GLC01450.401
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