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to John H. Hilldring

Concerning an article which was to appear in the 15 May edition of the Arizona Republic.

GLC06196.005

to John H. Hilldring

Describes the situation in Israel, including the law and order in Jewish Palestine and Israel's ability to withstand the surrounding nations, which would be greatly helped by the supply of weapons.

GLC06196.006

to Aaron Hobart

Congressman Wilson reports that "we are now entering upon the third week's debate on the subject of Genl [Andrew] Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War." Explains that the argument, which focused on the legality/constitutionality of Jackson's...

GLC06313.04.070

Cigarette case

Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.

GLC06196.120

to Mary Kelly

General Lander's sudden illness and death from "inflammation of the Brain" delayed the regiment's marching orders. He offers a lengthy description of the funeral procession that escorted Lander' coffin to a train bound for Washington and adds his...

GLC04197.22

to Mary Kelly

He toured the estate of the ex-Senator and ex-minister to Spain, C. J. Falkner. Falkner himself fled from the approaching Federal army. He finally received a letter from home and was alarmed to hear that someone was prowling around their house at...

GLC04197.24

to Mary Kelly

The regiment received marching orders. He believes they are going to Winchester. The weather is still cold.

GLC04197.21

to Mary Kelly

He has not received any mail from home in a long time. The weather is still cold. He requests postage stamps and reports that they will go to Martinsburg by rail.

GLC04197.23

[By Command of Brig. General N. P. Banks]

Signed by R. Morris Copeland. "Special Order No. 3" granting James R. Kelly a sixty-day leave of absence for "wounds received at the Battle of Winchester."

GLC04197.26

to unknown

She describes the immense suffering in the hospital and the fact that nearly all amputees have died. She dislikes Miss Dix's nurses, and of the Quaker ladies, Mary has nothing but admiration.

GLC04197.27

to James Kelly

He is on leave and visited Kelley's house. He encourages his friend to keep his spirits up and to follow the surgeon's instructions.

GLC04197.28

to Sallie, Mother and Sisy

Mr. Kelly's condition has somewhat improved. He ate some fried oysters and oyster soup. She mentions wounded arriving from Pittsburgh Landing [Shiloh].

GLC04197.29

to Mother and Sisy

She sends gifts to her mother and her daughter. Her husband appears stronger but does not eat much and complains of pain in his left leg. The pain is much worse at night and he must take morphine. She suggests they hire someone to do the plowing....

GLC04197.30

to Sue

Mr. Kelly still does not eat much. He has been away from his regiment without leave. Mr. Cherry has been most unhelpful to them while Mr. Khan has called three times, offered her money, and given her a bottle of wine, "so there's the difference...

GLC04197.31

to Sue

Mr. Kelly wishes to see Sisy. She gives instructions for sending her daughter to Cincinnati.

GLC04197.32

to Sue

She sent Alick to the train station, hoping that Sisy might be there. She again requests her daughter be sent to visit. Mr. Kelly's condition still has not improved.

GLC04197.33

to Sue

Since her mother is not feeling well, she tells them to find someone to help with the housework. Mr. Kelly does no better. She asks when Sisy will visit.

GLC04197.34

to Mary Kelly

Responds to a letter she received in April. She hopes Mr. Kelly's condition has improve since being moved from Winchester. Mentions the Sisters of Mercy. She thinks the patients who were moved from Union hospitals to Seminary hospitals do much...

GLC04197.35

[Commission of James R. Kelly]

Commission to "Captain of the Union Rifles" for a term of six years. Signed by Governor Oliver S. Morton on April 22, 1861. Also signed by Indiana Secretary of State William A. Peele and countersigned by Lew Wallace, the Adjutant General of the...

GLC04197.37

[Confederate Parole]

A pledge taken by officers of the Confederate Army to cease from taking up arms or giving aid against the United States Government until exchanged as prisoners of war.

GLC04522.01

[Travel pass]

"Paroled prisoner of the Army commanded by Gen. J.E. Johnston." A pass granting permission for Ivy to return home on parole, signed by A[sst?] Provost Marshal Major Barnes in New Orleans. Two endorsements on verso: 22 May 1865, Montgomery, Alabama...

GLC04522.02

[Travel pass]

Pass No. 1470, allowing the paroled prisoner, Edwin Ivy, to return home to New Orleans with one horse and two servants, signed by Assistant Provost Marshal Captain J.A. Sexton. Partially-printed note of same date on verso, also signed by Sexton...

GLC04522.03

[Oath of Allegiance]

Signed by Ivy as Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery, PACS and witnessed by court clerk Charles Claiborne. With revenue stamp, dated and initialed by Claiborne. Printed document numbered 61. Partially printed.

GLC04522.04

to Isham G. Bailey

Summons Bailey to appear at the office of E.H. Steger to pay a debt owed to H.H. Hunt.

GLC04522.05

[Receipt]

Receipt for goods bought at Toof, Phillips & Cirode. Includes items such as sugar, tea, rice, candles, oysters, brandy, and rum.

GLC04522.06