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The Guardian. [Vol. , no. (February 29, 1864)]

The Enemy are Pressing Upon Dalton in Force, Shelling of Charleston.

GLC05959.45

Memphis tri-weekly appeal.

Vol. 17 nos. 111-112.

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Galveston (TX) tri-weekly news

Vol. 23, nos. 30 and 44.

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Houston (TX) tri-weekly telegraph

Many previously bound. Vol. 30 no. 164-168, 170, 172-182, 184-186, 188, 193-194, 196-197, 199, 201, 204-206, 208, 210, 211 [CONTINUES]. vol. 30 no. 168 misprinted as 198.

GLC05959.54

Daily dispatch (Richmond, VA)

Many issues have been previously bound. vol. 19 nos. 60, 114, 135-143, 146-153; vol. 20 nos. 6-15, 21, 24-25, 27-44, 46-62, 64-66, 68-69 [TO CONTINUE] Vol. 20 no. 38, 39, 53___ repeated.

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Daily Republican.

4 pp. each. Vol. 5 nos. 145 and 146. Discusses Benjamin Franklin Butler's "women around town" order in New Orleans.

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to William Harrison

During the War of 1812, a soldier writes to his father with news of the British attack on Washington, D.C. and the shameful behavior of Americans who surrendered.

GLC05783

Gazette and American---Extra.

This document is a newspaper extra dated Saturday morning, 9 December 1815. It includes a transcript of the Presidential State of the Union Address by James Madison. The speech was originally given in Washington, D.C. on 5 December 1815. Docketed on...

GLC05784

to Henry B. Adams

"I am quite in sympathy with democratic principles; it is democratic practice that I object to... Jefferson has always been my pet aversion; to me he seems merely an intriguing doctrinaire, mighty in word and weak in action, revengeful but timid, of...

GLC05792

Soul stirring speech. Glowing Words Spoken to the Defenders of the Union.

This document is a reprinted copy of a newpaper page by the Indianapolis Journal. It is a transcript of a speech given by Colonel R.G. Ingersoll that is aimed at attacking Tilden's "Reform Democracy", which he associates closely with the rebellion.

GLC05778

New York Colonization Society certificate of membership for Alexander Fraser

Certificate of membership for life for Alexander Fraser of Fowlerville. The certificate has a large engraving at top showing a white man shaking the hands of thankful naked Africans while a ship rides at anchor in the background. Two scriptural...

GLC05781

The Massachusetts Centinel. [Vol. 12, no. 27 (December 16, 1789)]

This document is a copy of The Massachussetts Centinel. The newspaper contains a short article concerning the ratification of the Constitution by North Carolina, headed by a woodcut cartoon of all the states, as pillars, in place, except Rhode Island...

GLC05785

Salt print 3/4 seated portrait, in non-standard, Federal-style uniform

Dating based on uniform (Federal-style dated to 4/1861 per Lord & Wise). Bonham holds a hat with non-standard insigna (Palmetto?). Bonham served in the Confederate Congress from 1862-1863 and then served as governor of SC from 1863. Ink inscription...

GLC05786.04

Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in civilian clothing

Pemberton wears civilian clothing. Sarcastic ink inscription on mount: "John C. Pemberton. Hero of Vicksburg"

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Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

Shows Nicholls with no (amputated) left arm. Dating based on his loss of arm at Winchester. Ink inscription on mount: "Nichols [sic]" 3 stars visible.

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to Orville H. Browning re: accepting appointment as peace envoy among Indians

Written at St. Louis University

GLC05788.02

to Lewis W. Bogy re: outlining Smet's services to U.S. as mediator

With docket and stamp of Dept of Interior 9/16/1867 and assorted newsclippings.

GLC05788.03

to Murat Halstead re: newspaper writer

Amusing personal letter written on mourning stationery, concerning his recent trip to New York and Brooklyn. He writes that since he has been free of work for the last year, he can be considerably more genial. "Few of the newspaper writers seem to...

GLC05797

Guildhall Speech re: Great Britain, Egypt and South Africa [fragment]

Twelve pages total. The first two typed leaves are non-consecutive and unnumbered, the third page is numbered "8", the fourth "11" and the fifth "14"; two smaller leaves written in TR's hand are labeled "A" (4 pp.) and "B" (3 pp.). Typed speech...

GLC05798

to John Sherman

Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, replies to a letter from Sherman, a United States Representative from Ohio. Referring to the pending possibility of Civil War, states " I infer ... that there is much doubt that an arrangement will be made in...

GLC05801

to Robert Livingston

Hopes to be able to obtain exclusive rights to navigate the Mississippi River for another two years. Also gives a detailed report on the vessel "Clermont." Written two months after the maiden voyage.

GLC05808

to Charles W. Peale

Fulton writes to prominent American painter Charles Willson Peale, enclosing $120, apparently in payment of a debt. He also details the success of his steamboat business and mentions the "virtuous exertions and enterprising spirit" of Peale's son...

GLC05817

[Joseph Curtis's membership certificate for the New York society for promoting the Manumission of Slaves]

This document is a large printed certificate for Joseph Curtis, with seal, confirming that he is a member of the New York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves. It it signed by Cadwallader Colden as President and William Van Hook as...

GLC05834

[Pardon of Jose F. Gandara, convicted of conspiracy to start a military expedition against Mexico 3 December 1927]

Jose F. Gandara was convicted by the U.S. District Court of Arizona of conspiracy to "set foot or provide means for a military expedition against a friendly power, the republic of Mexico." He was sentenced to two years in the McNeil Island...

GLC05964

to David Humphreys re: trade, laws of European countries against US commerce

Extensive ink bleedthrough obscures Jefferson's writing. Written to America's secret agent in Lisbon concerning laws of France, Spain and England damaging American commerce. "Our best interest would be to employ our principal labours in agriculture...

GLC05967

to Daniel Butterfield re: asking for news, battle of Chancellorsville

Written on what is now a slip of paper, with printed "Washington City" at top, probably for telegraph transmission. The ink quality is uneven. "Where is General Hooker? Where is Sedgewick? Where is Stoneman? A. Lincoln." (In full)...

GLC05977

Discharges for nine soldiers and William Yocum (signed recto by Brutus J. Clay)

List of prisoners on front, with place of imprisonment, endorsed on verso by Lincoln. At the bottom of the list is a note of congressman Brutus J. Clay, requesting the discharge of the above. Lincoln orders the discharge of nine soldiers upon...

GLC05984

Marion ensign. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (September 16, 1864)]

Major General George B. McClellan accepts nomination by Democratic party for President of the United States.

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Richmond Whig & public advertiser.

Some without volume or issue numbers. 7/11/1862, 10/3/1862, 10/28/1862; 1/10/1865. (Note that 3/7/1862 and 10/27/1864 are distinct titles: 5959.78 and 5959.79).

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Daily Richmond examiner.

Some are Ex-Flowers, or Duke University. Also includes Semi-weekly Examiner.

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Richmond weekly enquirer

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Southern literary messenger.

Monthy magazine. 7/1861 (war a contest for racial supremacy); 11-12/1862 (combined; a new literature); 2/1863-6/1863 (2 copies of March); 11-12/1863.

GLC05959.75

Richmond (VA) Enquirer. Extra edition

Vol. 57, no. 97. Appears to be distinct (bibliographically) from the Daily and Weekly Enquirers, with an independent numbering system.

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Confederate newspapers from Louisiana [decimalized]

"The New Orleans Daily Crescent" and "The Daily True Delta. Other Louisiana newspapers are contained in GLC 5959.

GLC05960

Hood's Texas Brigade

Honors the 1st, 4th, 5th Texas and the 18th Georgia, Hampton Legion for their bravery in battle. The broadside prints a portion of a letter by Texas Governor Gustavus W. Smith and Lee's letter of 21 September 1862, praising the brigade. Lists...

GLC05961

to: Jean B. Plaunche.

Concerning victory over Whigs in election & proposed national bank.

GLC05970

to Joseph R. Jones re: a "blackmailing operation", re-election campaign

Jones identified by the U.S. Grant papers. Discusses a "blackmail operation" and the "soreheads and thieves who have deserted the Republican party have strengthened it by their departure." Grant refers to the reform Republicans like Greeley, Carl...

GLC05975

Hospital regulations

Written by Fisher as Surgeon in Charge of General Hospital No. 3 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Says the regulations "are published for the government and guidance of the Patients of this Hospital." Regulation topics include: getting full name, company...

GLC05987.12

Collection of Confederate wallpaper newspapers [decimalized]

[decimalized 05988.01-05988.29]

GLC05988

[Formal request]

Requests Henry Knox to send in a plan for a plantation and mentions submitting resolves to the office of the commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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to Walter Patterson re: difficulty living in New York

H[enry] L[ivingston] describes the problems a friend has had maintaining a job and a place to live in New York, and advises Walter to prevent his mother and sister from going to New York for the winter. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04532

to Walter Patterson re: preparing food storage

Henry Livingston discusses his plans to kill and salt beef and pork for storage. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04533

to Mr. Patterson re: request for better behavior.

The letter asks Mr. Patterson if he would "act in a more becoming manner."

GLC03107.04534

to Walter Patterson re: support in a senatorial election

Orville L. Holley discusses the recent senatorial nominations, and partisan conflicts involving Clintonians and Bucktails. He assures Walter of support in the upcoming election, and notes that he has taken steps to gather support for Walter in other...

GLC03107.04535

to Walter Patterson re: reassurance for the upcoming election

Thomas Bay writes that Walter has nothing to fear for the upcoming election, and assures him of his support. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04536

to Walter Patterson re: grief caused by illness [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

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to Walter Patterson re: iron and timber business

J. Ca[tkin] writes of the state of business at Ancram, and his hopes for the timber and iron business. Docketed on address leaf.

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to Walter Patterson re: a new surveyor for Hudson

Paddock writes of various people looking to become surveyor for Hudson County. He notes that he would like to act as deputy to that position, but feels he is too old, and his health to poor to take on the responsibility. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04539

to Walter Patterson re: arrangements for an upcoming voyage

Dickinsen informs Walter of the various destinations of an upcoming voyage out of New York. Docketed on address leaf.

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to Walter Patterson re: controversy concerning judges

Storm speculates that the Governor's renomination of a certain judge Woodworth will cause a great controversy in the South. Docketed on address leaf.

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