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1863/02/20
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
Message of the President [re: Treaty of New Echota between US & Cherokee]
Offering Confederate recognition of the treaty of New Echota between the U. S. and Cherokees of North Carolina.
GLC05521
1864
Swinton, William, 1833-1892
McClellan's military career reviewed and exposed ...
Title continues, " ...THE MILITARY POLICY OF THE ADMINISTRATION SET FORTH AND VINDICATED ." Criticizes General George B. McClellan, the Democratic nomination for president in the 1864 election. First edition. Published by the Union Congressional...
GLC05937
1872
Proceedings in the Klu Klux Klan trials at Columbia, S.C. in the United States circuit court, November term, 1871.
Published by the Republican Printing Company, State Printers. Contains detailed court proceedings regarding cases of Klan members versus the United States. Index, beginning on page 1 following page 835, organizes the book by case, noting the names...
GLC05929
circa 1864
Copperhead Conspiracy in the North-West
Title continued: "An Exposé of the Treasonable Order of the 'Sons of Liberty.' Vallandingham, Supreme Commander." Published by the Union Congressional Committee. Printed by John A. Gray & Green in New York. Pages are uncut at the top of the pamphlet...
GLC05936
1872 ca.
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
Proceedings of the Liberal Republican Convention, in Cincinnati
Title continued: "May 1st 2d and 3d, 1873. Horace Greeley's letter of acceptance. Address of the New York State Committee to their fellow-citizens." With obituary of Reverend Charles Brooks .
GLC05940
Goffres, Joseph Marie, 1808-1867
An Illustrated System of Bandaging
Selections from the French medical manual "Précis de Bandages," first published in Paris in 1858 by Goffres. This edition was created "By Order of the Surgeon-General." Published in Richmond by Ayres & Wade. Front free endpaper is inscribed "Sr Surg...
GLC05987.46
Chisolm, J. Julian, 1830-1903
A manual of military surgery, for the use of surgeons in the Confederate States Army: with explanatory plates of all useful operations
Written by Chisolm as Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of South Carolina and as a surgeon in the Confederate Army. He was considered the foremost surgeon in the Confederate states, and this book was the mostly widely used surgical manual...
GLC05987.47
1863
Warren, Edward, 1828-1893
An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital
Written by Warren as Surgeon General of North Carolina. He was formerly a Professor at University of Maryland. Published by West & Johnson at 145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. First edition copy (misspelled "Frist Edition" on the cover page)...
GLC05987.48
1861
Confederate States of America. War Dept.
Army Regulations Adopted for the Use of the Army of the Confederate States, in accordance with late acts of Congress
Signed by Confederate Cavalry officer Captain T. B. Holland, who served under General J. E. B. Stuart and General Fitzhugh Lee. Printed by West and Johnston, 145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Holland served in Co. F. Virginia Cavalry (Bedford...
GLC05987.49
Regulations for the Army of the Confederate States, 1863.
Signed twice by Confederate General Alfred E. Jackson at Jonesboro, Tennessee on 20 March 1863. This was signed while Jackson was serving as a brigade commander in the military department of East Tennessee. Published by J.W. Randolph at 121 Main...
GLC05987.50
1862
Correspondence Between Governor Brown and President Davis, on the Constitutionality of the Conscription Act
Describes the differing view points of Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown and Jefferson Davis on the later's call for more troops from the state of Georgia for the Confederate Army. Printed by Atlanta Intelligencer Print. Original printed wrappers.
GLC05987.51
Correspondence Between the War Department and General Lovell, Relating to the Defences of New Orleans
Contains two reports in one bound volume. One is a printing of the correspondence pertaining to Major General Mansfield Lovell's defense of New Orleans in 1862 and the second report is the correspondence of Louisiana Governor Thomas Overton Moore...
GLC05987.52
Warder, T.B., fl. 1862
Battle of Young's Branch; or, Manassas Plain, fought July 21, 1861
Co-authored by James M. Catlett. Signed "J. R. Barlett's" on the front cover. First edition published in Richmond by Enquirer Books and Job Press. The book has been rebound in a green cloth cover. There is also another copy of this book at GLC04061...
GLC05987.53
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
General Orders from headquarters Department of the Gulf
Printed pamphlet containing the text of General Orders issued by Butler between 1 May 1862 to 9 November 1862, regarding the occupation of New Orleans. Includes Butler's infamous order establishing martial law. With orange printed wraps. Penciled...
GLC05987.54
Georgia. Convention of the People (1861 : Milledgeville, Ga. and Savannah, Ga.)
Journal of the public and secret proceedings of the Convention of the people of Georgia, ...
Title continues, " ... held in Milledgeville and Savannah in 1861. Together with the ordinances adopted." Published by order of the convention by Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes, state printers. In original bright green wrappers. Tight paper binding...
GLC06158.03
Fowler, W. H. (William Henry), 1826-1867
Guide for Claimants of Deceased Soldiers
Written by Colonel Fowler as Superintendent of Army Records and Agent to Adjust the Claims of Deceased Soldiers for the State of Alabama. Printed by George P. Evans & Co. A guide for southern families to claim the bodies and personal possessions of...
GLC06158.04
The School of the Guides, for Use of the Army of the Confederate States, with Questions
Drill and marching manual. Printed by Brawner & Putnam in Griffin, Georgia and John M. Cooper & Co. in Savannah, Georgia. Engraving and printing by H.P. Hill & Co. in Griffin, Georgia. Original green muslin wrapper with patriotic label featuring the...
GLC06158.05
Richardson, George W., 1819-1891
Speech of George W. Richardson, of Hanover, in Committee of the Whole, on the report of the Committee on federal relations, in the convention of Virginia, April 4, 1861.
Virginia secession pamphlet listing reasons why the state should leave the union. A passionate defense of the southern way of life, calling on Virginians to lend their complete support to the Confederacy. Blames the North for having imposed the...
GLC06158.06
Smith, William Russell, 1815-1896
The History and Debates of the Convention of the People of Alabama, Begun and held in the City of Montgomery, on the seventh Day of January, 1861; ....
Title continues, " ... in which is preserved the speeches of the secret sessions, and many valuable state papers." Includes Alabama's secession and ordinance of secession, its proposal reopening the African slave trade, sending troops to Florida...
GLC06158.07
Thornwell, James Henley, 1812-1862
The state of the country
Authored by Thornwell, D.D., as a professor of theology at the Columbia, South Carolina Theological Seminary. Concerns the secession of South Carolina and other states that might follow; defends slavery in the South. Addressed on back cover to Rev...
GLC06158.08
1865
Chaudron, A. de V. (Adelaide de Vendel), fl. 1865
Chaudron's Spelling Book
Full title is "Chaudron's Spelling Book; Carefully Prepared for Family and School Use." Printed by S. H. Goetzel. Top and bottom of recto says "Fifth Edition - Fortieth Thousand." The famous children's spelling book with its covers printed on the...
GLC06158.09
Correspondence between the mayor and federal authorities relative to the occupation of New Orleans, together with the proceedings of the common council
Correspondence of Monroe, mayor of New Orleans, with Butler and Farragut, relating to the surrender and early occupation of New Orleans. Accounts of the meetings of the Common Council of New Orleans also included. Printed at the Bulletin Book and...
GLC06158.10
LeLouterel, François-Philippe, 1789-1874
Manual of Military Reconnaissances, Temporary Fortification and Partisan Warfare, for Officers of Infantry and Calvary
Translated from the French by John M. Richardson. Title page says Richardson was formerly a major in 21st North Carolina Regiment and is now a professor of mathmatics at Georgia Military Institute. Printed by J. McPherson & Co., Publishers. Contains...
GLC06159.01
Confederate States of America. Navy
Ordnance instructions for the Confederate States Navy
Title continues: "relating to the preparation of vessels of the war for battle, to the duties of officers and others when at quarters, to ordnance and ordnance stores, and to gunnery." Published by order of the Navy Department in London by Saunders...
GLC06159.02
Aughey, John Hill, 1828-1911
The iron furnace; or, slavery and seccession.
First edition. Published by William A. and Alfred Martien. With inscription on the inner front cover: "The Misses Harrisons from the author." Also contains a frontispiece print of the author.
GLC06170
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