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16 August 1909
United States. Department of Agriculture.
[U. S. Department of Agriculture, The Forester, Forest Service business card]
Enclosed with GLC00687.184.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.184.02
27 November 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Goverment Issues Record of Wholesale Lumber Prices]
Monthly records have been compiled showing the prices of lumber, selling costs, shipping costs, and the value of mill runs.
GLC00687.185.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.185.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.185.02
14 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Heavy Drains on Nation's Forests]
The U.S. is cutting down forests three times as fast as they are growing. Comparisons to European countries reveals the ability to increase growth at the same pace as output.
GLC00687.186.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.186.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.186.02
11 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Goats As Trail Makers]
Goats save the Government considerable labor in cutting out brushy forage.
GLC00687.187.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.187.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.187.02
12 August 1909
[U. S. Department of Agriculture press release, Wood Users of Northwest Much Interested in Wood Preservation]
The need to utilize wood according to actual use will prevent the scarcity of some woods and the more effective use of other woods. Certain areas in the U.S. are specializing in certain woods.
GLC00687.188.01
Enclosed with GLC00687.188.01. Card is perforated down the center.
GLC00687.188.02
1864
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
Facts and Figures for the Hour
Recognizing that money is power, federal taxes have always caused problems for citizens. Other countries have much higher excise and revenue taxes, and yet the U.S. competes with them in every field. He compares foreign money, duties, and taxes with...
GLC00687.193
26 June 1865
Fendall, Philip Richard II (1794-1868)
to James R.Y. Fendall
In an addendum to his earlier letter of the same date (see GLC03135.11.03). Discusses a packet of letters he is trying to send to various political figures in Mississippi, including Governor William L. Sharkey.
GLC03135.11.04
25 July 1865
Discusses the possibility of James taking an appointment with the Post Office in New Orleans, but mentions that he would have to take an oath of allegiance to the United States, as recently mandated by Congress. Also mentions the provisional...
GLC03135.11.06
18 September 1865
Mentions a variety of government job opportunities which require the appointee to take the oath of allegiance to the United States, and mentions some positions which have not required it. Contains an extensive docket dated 21 October.
GLC03135.11.09
19 October 1865
Walker, Robert J. (Robert John) (1801-1869)
to Andrew Johnson
Marked "copy." Writes that Governor William L. Sharkey and Judge [William] Yeager recently recommended the pardon of Albert Gallatin Brown. Conveys his strong agreement with this sentiment.
GLC03135.11.10
to Robert J. Walker
Marked "copy." Contains two letters. The first is a copy of a letter from Philip R. Fendall to Robert J. Walker, former Secretary of the Treasury, asking for Walker's help in getting his son James an appointment at the Customs House in New Orleans...
GLC03135.11.11
1866
Chipman, Hosmer & Company
[pamphlet of laws and information relating to claims against the government of the United States]
GLC02750.273
[Special circular regarding former soldiers' claims against the United States government]
GLC02750.274
8 December 1891
Mason, John N.
to John I. Hutchinson
Marked as a copy. Mason, a Commissioner, confirms receipt of documents sent by Hutchinson, a district tax collector. Written on IRS stationery.
GLC02750.290
13 February 1892
Wilson, G.
Marked as a copy. Wilson, deputy commissioner, instructs district tax collector Hutchinson regarding collection of taxes related to manufacturers in his district. Written on IRS stationery.
GLC02750.297
13 May 1892
Wilson, G. W.
Wilson, deputy commissioner, instructs district collector Hutchinson to forward previously requested abstracts of sales of oleomargarine from Hutchinson's district to Washington, D. C. Written on IRS stationery.
GLC02750.302
17 September 1864
Sayles, Sumner (fl. 1862-1868)
to Isora Skinkle
Writes to his sister from camp. Informs her that he received the stamps that she sent him. Mentions seeing her husband's cousin and that he sends his best. Reports that they are preparing for another expedition. Writes that he and the boys in...
GLC03523.32.39
17 January 1862
Bradbury, John S. (fl. 1861-1865)
Dear Brother
Writing from Little Rock, AR, Bradbury expresses his anger with Copperheads, and says that he stands "for the Union, and old Abe forever." He describes camp food and activity, including the construction of log cabins and stables, and suggests that...
GLC03523.39.04
14 September 1864
Bradbury writes passionately about 1864 election politics, expressing disdain for the campaigns of Gen. McClellan and Gen. Fremont, and suggesting that Lincoln is "entitled" to reelection. He also comments on Union forces capturing Mobile, AL and...
GLC03523.39.06
27 October 1863
Fuller, Milton (fl. 1862-1864)
to his brother
Appears to be written and signed by Franklin's brother Milton. Writes that he is happy yet sad that he received Franklin's letter from Nashville, Tennessee. He is surprised to hear that Franklin has not received his last letter as he mailed it before...
GLC03523.42.34
3 November 1864
Howe, Nathan (fl. 1864-1865)
to John Reeser
Discusses putting Lincoln in for four more years. Inquires if Reeser received his letter requesting gloves and if so for Reeser to send him the gloves along with ten dollars. Tells him that he is out of money and won't get paid for another month....
GLC03523.43.17
circa 3 November 1861-1865
Penn, Willey (fl. 1864)
Writes that he will be coming up next Wednesday after he votes. Says that, "I will kill one Coperhead vote before I leave the City." Reports that the copperheads had a meeting last Saturday where several men were kicked and killed. On White Horse...
GLC03523.43.27
10 December 1864
Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 158 (December 10, 1864)]
Sherman's position, Lincoln's message to Congress, Abolition of slavery by Constitutional Amendment.
GLC05959.73.15
1868 ca.
Unknown
Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson
Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt.
GLC06663.01
26 August 1864
Marvin, Matthew (fl. 1863-1864)
to Sarah Ogden
Complains about the dishonesty among the men in the army. Mentions getting together with some of his old comrades. Informs Ogden that an unidentified person named Eaton is attempting to form a Volunteer company in Chatfield. Also speaks of the...
GLC06559.069
22 June 1863
Ogden, Edward H. (fl. 1853-1865)
Writes from Camp Russell. Says they have had good weather since they left, and he mentions that both Alfred and William are doing well. Notes Private McLaughlin was injured "very severely while bathing in the canal last week, striking his head upon...
GLC06559.146
16 November 1864
Biddulph, George (fl. 1860-)
to Frank
Writes about various soldiers in the regiment including the death of Jimmy Haslehurst, the man who was accidentally shot by a fellow soldier (see letter #77). Reports that a large number of recruits have come to the regiment of which company "K" has...
GLC06728.078
30 November 1864
Smith, Romain (fl. 1860-)
Apologizes for not being able to write. Writes that he became very sick and applied for furlough shortly after an order had been issued to furlough all soldiers (from Illinois) in hospital that were unfit for field service. He also writes about...
GLC06728.079
1863
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
The Statutes at Large of the Confederate States of America: Third Session of the First Congress 1863
edited by James M. Matthews stamp of Adjutant General Office, Confederate Archives July 14, 1888
GLC06745.001
1863-64
The Statutes at Large of the Confederate States of America: Fourth Session of the First Congress 1863-64
GLC06745.002
21 May 1861
An act relative to prisoners of war. . .Approved May 21, 1861
GLC06745.003
To amend an act entitled: An act recognizing the existence of war between the United States and the Confederate States...
GLC06745.004
30 August 1861
An act to perpetuate testimony in cases of slaves abducted or harbored by the enemy, and of other property seized, wasted, or destroyed by them. No. 270.
GLC06745.005
17 February 1864
An act to organize forces to serve during the war.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.006
An act to amend the tax laws.
GLC06745.007
23 February 1865
An act to increase the efficiency of the cavalry of the Confederate States.
GLC06745.008
16 March 1865
An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.
GLC06745.009
3 March 1865
Report of the Joint select committee appointed to investigate the condition and treatment of prisoners of war.
GLC06745.010
Boyce, William W (fl. 1864-)
Report from the Joint select committee, to investigate the management of the Navy Department.
GLC06745.011
(Secret.) (Senate bill no. 11.) . . . A bill to be entitled "An act to provide for the further issue of treasury notes, and for other purposes."
GLC06745.012
(Senate, no. 13.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act in relation to the public printing.
GLC06745.013
3 January 1863
Wise, Henry A. (fl. 1863-)
to Hon. Jas Lyons, John R. Chambliss and others
GLC06745.014
(Senate bill, no. 51.) . . . A bill to provide supplies for the army and to prescribe the mode of making impressments.
GLC06745.015
22 November 1864
c. (Senate bill, no. 109.) . . . An act to amend an act entitled "An act to increase the efficiency of the army by employing free negroes and slaves in certain capacities," approved February 17th, 1864.
GLC06745.016
A bill to exempt the cargoes of vessels owned by the States of the Confederacy from existing restrictions upon exports and imports.
GLC06745.017
12 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 [sic] of the country.
GLC06745.018
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