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25 November 1864
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 173, whole no. 3837 (November 25, 1864)]
Abraham Lincoln is the president-elect of the US for the 4 years ensuing the 4th of March next.
GLC05959.54.09
5 December 1864
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 178, whole no. 3842 (December 5, 1864)]
Annual message by President Jefferson Davis.
GLC05959.54.13
16 November 1863
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (November 16, 1863)]
Supplement. Letter from the Indian Territory. General orders from Texas District Headquarters. News from Shreveport. List of legislative committees.
GLC05959.55.01
8 April 1864
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (April 8, 1864)]
Telegraphy. List of deserters. Proclamation by Mayor for a fast day.
GLC05959.55.03
3 May 1864
Smith, Bailey & Co. (publishers)
The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (May 3, 1864)]
The President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives concernign the issue of paper currency, Telegraphic News - Special dispatch that the enemy has fallen back from Big Black, Banks defeated a second time, General Price captures wagons...
GLC05959.57.09
circa 1853
Towson, Nathan, 1784-1854
Hon. John McLean, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
An excerpt from the book Portaits of Eminent Americans Now Living, Including President Pierce, written by John Livingston and published in 1854, summarizes the life and accomplishments of Judge McLean:"Cheerful in temper, frank in manners...
GLC01740.05.04
14 August 1863
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 25, no. 39 (August 14, 1863)]
Order for Morgan's imprisonment, and instruction relative to his treatment, an official letter from Governor Todd, Ohio, to the warden of that state's penitentiary, Proclamation by the president of the Confederate States, No large operations to be...
GLC05959.56.129
6 January 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 5 (January 6, 1864)]
Narrative of the escape of General John Morgan from the Ohio Penitentiary, Honorable George Davis appointed Attorney-General of the Confederate States, Charleston is again under siege by Yankee fire.
GLC05959.56.138
18 January 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 15 (January 18, 1864)]
Telegraphic dispatch from Texas - The State legislature passed an act placing the entire military power of the State at the disposal of the Confederacy for a full year, Telegraphic dispatch from Charleston reports the continued steady bombardment of...
GLC05959.56.139
17 March 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 66 (March 17, 1864)]
Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, making Friday, April 8, 1864 a day of fasting and prayer, Rebel cavalry attacks the enemy at Snickersville, and is successful in killing, wounding, and capturing all but 3 of the Yankee targets, Papers from...
GLC05959.56.148
23 March 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 71 (March 23, 1864)]
Meeting held in New York with the purpose of nominating McClellan for the office of President.
GLC05959.56.150
25 March 1864
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 73 (March 25, 1864)]
News from East Tennessee - Yankees only 20 miles east of Knoxville, Congressional voting of the Peace Party in the North, Enemy fire bombarding Charleston, Millard Fillmore's opinion of the War as spoken to a large crowd at Central Fair in Buffalo...
GLC05959.56.151
12 August 1864
The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (August 12, 1864)]
Entire Rebel Force evacuate Maryland's side of the Potomac, Enemy crossing at Williamsport 6 to 8 thousand strong, Eighth Virginia Cavalry burn Chambersburg - Jubal Early's Raid, The 4th of August to be a day of Fast, A Proclamation by Lincoln, The...
GLC05959.57.19
21 November 1864
The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no.277 (November 21, 1864)]
Sherman's Movements, Vice-President Stephens letter to Senator Semmes of Lousiana concerning peace convention.
GLC05959.57.21
27 August 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (August 27, 1863)]
Prices in Northern States and Confederate States in Comparison, Letter from Confederate Senator Henry Triscott to a Union Senator, Resources of the South, Number of Livestock and Slaves and the Value of Each.
GLC05959.58.03
5 November 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (November 5, 1863)]
Poem dedicated to General John Pelham, Notice of furloughs and leaves of absence by Confederate inspector Samuel Cooper, List of new members of Confederate Congress, List of Confederate POW's who have died in New Orleans.
GLC05959.58.07
10 December 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 26 (December 10, 1863)]
Yankee POW's, England's policy towards the United States, List of Members of the House of Representatives of the First Congress.
GLC05959.58.11
9 December 1862
Staunton spectator. [Vol. 39, no. 28 (December 9, 1862)]
Proclamation by Virginia Governor John Letcher, recommendation by Colonel Baylor as Brig. Gen. of the Stonewall Brigade, Letter published of General Imboden.
GLC05959.65.02
15 December 1863
Staunton spectator. [Vol. 40, no. 29 (December 15, 1863)]
General Orders Published by General Imboden and Cooper, Our Losses at the Battle of Chattanooga, Lincoln's Message Stating that he will not attempt to retract or modify his Emancipation Proclamation and that he will not return to slavery.
GLC05959.65.04
2 February 1864
Staunton spectator. [Vol. 40, no. 29 (February 2, 1864)]
Acts of Confederate States Congress, Farmers to tithe their products to the Confederate Army, Forrest Captures Island #10, all the negroes and managers, killing fifteen.
GLC05959.65.05
3 February 1864
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 275 (February 3, 1864)]
Dispatch from Colonel Gordon, Yankee prisoners, gunboat "Smith Briggs" captured, telegraph from General Beauregard - enemy re-shelling Fort Sumter, Report Ex-Senator Robert Toombs of Georgia arrested, Yankees evacuate Corinth, Army corps of the...
GLC05959.72.050
14 August 1862
Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904
to Eunice Lombard Edwards
Major Edwards, commanding the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, informs his mother that he has assumed the command of Camp Briggs, in Pittsfield. Remarks, "I have a splendid set of men- better never were seen- but all green... The most...
GLC02163.02
Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was...
GLC02163.13
20 September 1861
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 175 (September 20, 1861)]
Practical hints to volunteers, Acts & Resolutions of the Congress of the Confederate States, passed at the third session.
GLC05959.72.009
24 February 1862
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 308 (February 24, 1862)]
Reported capture of Savannah, Proclamation by the President, Jefferson Davis.
GLC05959.72.014
1 May 1862
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 363 (May 1, 1862)]
The Conscription Act.
GLC05959.72.015
6 May 1862
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 53 (May 6, 1862)]
Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, Editorial - The people of Nashville on trial for "Treason," sickness of the soldier's, using disease as a tactic of war, the wisdom of West Point, Movements of the War - the prospect about Corinth, The fall...
GLC05959.72.016
9 September 1863
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 153 (September 9, 1863)]
Acts & Resolutikons of the Congress of the CSA, passed at 3rd Session 1863.
GLC05959.72.038
5 February 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. (February 5, 1864)]
The affair at Smithfield, Virginia, An appeal for peace from Yankee House of Representatives.
GLC05959.72.051
12 March 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 308 (March 12, 1864)]
Message from the Governor of Georgia.
GLC05959.72.065
22 March 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 20 (March 22, 1864)]
The sham election in Louisiana.
GLC05959.72.067
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 23 (March 25, 1864)]
Address of Vice-President Stephens on the State of the Country. .
GLC05959.72.069
26 March 1864
Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 24 (March 26, 1864)]
Report from General Longstreet's Command in East Tennessee, a run upon the Confederate States Treasure, Accidental death of a confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Artillery, Illegal trade in gold, Southern Express Company, etc.
GLC05959.72.070
4 March 1782
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Written by Peirce to Brigadier General Knox. Peirce seems to be sending along information on lands that Knox has an interest in in Massachusetts (including Maine). Says he could not get "ye petition" brought forward this session. Says the Committee...
GLC02437.01361
18 July 1782
Writes, "I had the pleasure of once to your Letter of 3rd inst. and mentioning what you desired to Mr. Dawes, who will use his influence in every good measure to move the Massachusetts Line." Adds that he has enclosed a letter from Knox's brother...
GLC02437.01494
9 October 1782
Discusses a variety of business concerns with Knox regarding Knox's investments with the Government, and asks for his opinion on how to handle certain matters. Mentions that he and Colonel Hatch are planning to send to Knox possessions of his...
GLC02437.01654
24 October 1782
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 8 October. Consoles Knox on the death of his boy. Says "Alas Deaths Shafts fly thick. no less than five of my little ones have fallen by his relentless hand." Mentions a small box...
GLC02437.01678
9 December 1782
Paterson, John, 1744-1808
Written from "Camp." Writes that agreeable to the wishes of the Committee, he has been trying to get "Capt. Pemberton to transcribe our address." Captain Pemberton has been too busy with his own work, so he has asked Colonel Cortlandt, and though...
GLC02437.01734
15 February 1783
Written by Peirce to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 31 January. This is a follow up on Peirce's letter at GLC02437.01835. Says Mr Rowe has finally given a price of £3600 for the Belcher farm - one third due up front, one third in six...
GLC02437.01921
3 December 1788
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Introduces Mr. Barclay, the bearer of this letter, noting that Barclay hopes to solicit an office in the new government. Asks Knox to make Barclay "known to the Eastern Senators." Docketed by Knox: "from S. Ogden Esqr. respecting Mr Barclay also...
GLC02437.04043
15 February 1790
Peck, William, 1755-1832
Discusses a convention of the Rhode Island Legislature on adopting the constitution. States that "our Federal Friends were happy in the (almost) certainty of soon becoming a part of the Union; nor had they any course to change their opinion untill...
GLC02437.04513
1 July 1790
Asks Knox to set an interview with Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth prior to the Congressional meeting. Adds that this request is based on Wadsworth's wishes, in order to discuss the nomination of the officers for the State of Rhode Island, an issue which...
GLC02437.04641
6 April 1791
Peirce writes to Secretary of War Knox regarding the condition of Knox's property they are trying to sell. Peirce tells Knox, "it may be of importance for me to know if you furnished Mr. Jas Bowdoin with the statement of Mr. Flucker's acct." Peirce...
GLC02437.04906
14 June 1791
Marked "private" on address leaf. References receiving Knox's letter through Henry Jackson. Has received information that Mr. Thomas's letters were being forwarded in a memorial this day. Cannot guess what his real intentions are, but thinks it...
GLC02437.04995
23 June 1791
Marked "Private" on address leaf. Encloses deeds for Knox to execute (not included). Also encloses deeds of conveyance to be executed to Knox (not included). Says it is necessary to have the deeds for property in Lincoln and Hancock counties (in...
GLC02437.05020
12 July 1791
Marked "Private" on address leaf. Applied at the probate office "for an order of distribution but was told there must be ... an Accot. exhibited of all expenditures about or on Accot. of the Estate and charge of the Agency." As Knox needs to pay...
GLC02437.05063
7 February 1792-8 February 1792
Contains two letters. The first, written on 7 February 1792, declares that he was informed by General [Benjamin] Lincoln that Lincoln has no openings under him and so will be unable to hire Peirce's son at present. However, he will keep him in mind...
GLC02437.05310
7 February 1792
Peirce, Isaac, 1722-1811
Relates that in a previous letter, he asked Knox for help straightening out a Bounty Land warrant owed to his family after the death of his son. Sends the bearer, his grandson Mr. Joseph Peirce Jr., to receive the warrant (it is unclear whether this...
GLC02437.05311
25 February 1792
Writes that he has not received a reply from Knox. Reports that a Mr. Holt provided new information about the Flucker estate and the Waldo patent lands in Maine, specifically who owns the deeds to certain tracts of land. Provides advice from...
GLC02437.05325
30 March 1792
Writes to discuss business about the Waldo patent lands in Maine. Relays a report from Captain [George] Ulmer about arrangements Knox had made with the residents of the patent. Discusses Isaac Winslow's decision to begin selling his portion of the...
GLC02437.05387
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