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28 March 1862
Unknown
to Jule
He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.
GLC07205.020
28 December 1862
Stone, David L. (fl. 1861-)
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
22 June 1863
Gage, W.H. (fl. 1863-)
to Bro. Sherman
He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.
GLC07205.029
1861-1877
McNamara, James (fl. 1861-)
to Mr. Baker
In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.
GLC07205.063
3 January 1862
Celerk, B.D. (fl. 1861-)
to Aunt
He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.
GLC07205.064
23 October 1861
Thompson, Frank .J. (fl. 1861-)
to Uncle Frye
In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and...
GLC07205.080
26 July 1863
Stone, D.L.M. (fl. 1861-)
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
14 March 1838
Smith, Daniel (fl. 1838)
Clerical copy of an article from the Treaty of 1805
GLC07562.03.11
1862
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson
to [Father]
GLC07687.005
19 January 1863
to Brother
GLC07687.008
1 February 1863
to Parents
GLC07687.010
21 July 1863
GLC07687.039
25 October 1862
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will...
GLC07705.107
24 February 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1862-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.
GLC07705.203
5 February 1863
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
He informs him he has called on Orderly L. Huct and had a pleasant talk. He learned that Lt. Col. Kimball has a short stay in Washington.
GLC07705.252
16 August 1919
Barnwell, C.H. (fl. 1919-)
[ receipt for Arthur L. Jackson]
A receipt for the final payment of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond.
GLC07705.438
1863
Received Dec. 13th, 1863.
GLC07705.499
3 March 1797
Washington, George (1732-1799)
[Presidential pardon of the ten ringleaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, who had been convicted of high treason]
Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Pardons Daniel Hamilton, William Miller, Richard Holcroft, Ebenezer Gallagher, William Hannah, Peter Lisle, David Lock, Alexander Fulton, Samuel Hannah and Thomas Spiers. Includes the...
GLC08072
12 June1783
To: William Livingston.
Washington's farewell address ("Circular to the States") as Commander-in-Chief,spelling out principles esssential to new nation's future existence, now that the United States are "proposed of absolute freedom and independency." With printed copy of...
GLC08079
27 May 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to the Executive Board Meeting the night before and she is now the Educational Chairman. While in Washington D.C. representatives of Community CIO Council met with the president [FDR] who discussed prices and rationing with them and said...
GLC09414.0047
13 May 1944
Roosevelt, Eleanor (1884-1962)
[One letter and one photograph related to Eleanor Roosevelt] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Addie Frizielle dated May 13, 1944, and one photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt.
GLC09544
1 March 1872
Thatcher, Henry Knox (1806-1880)
to Marshall P. Wilder
Discusses the papers of his grandfather, Henry Knox. Writes that he loaned them to the late Joseph Willard Esq. who was supposed to write a memoir of Knox. He is now having trouble getting them back from Willard's son but is working on the situation...
GLC02437.10734
25 January 1862 - 04 August 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]
Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.
GLC00005
June 28, 1879
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
Pardon of Samuel Cooper.
Convicted of embezzlement from the mails; pardoned since he behaved well, the crime was a first offense and he was a good Union soldier. (c/s Wm. M. Evans) One black and white bust engraving of Rutherford Birchard Hayes included.
GLC00043.23
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
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