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1863/11/09
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.
GLC01992.02
circa 1865
Document signed by Andrew Johnson, Indian Peace Medal, engraving of Johnson, and a lithograph of an Ioway Chief [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC01993
30 November 1862
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was...
GLC02016.026
17 October 1863
Writes that he arrived at New Berne this morning. Reports that an expedition went to Elizabeth City and but didn't accomplish much there. Also reports that deserters are coming in daily at a great number. Hopes to hear good news regarding the...
GLC02016.042
14 October 1864
Describes the surroundings of Chaffin's Farm and writes that some of the Union men have been trading newspapers with neighboring rebels. Discusses the election of 1864. Wishes the canal would be completed so that they can drive the rebels into...
GLC02016.063
29 October 1864
to colonel
Updates him on the recent "disastrous battle" fought; the battle of Chaffin's Farm. Writes that he has received the electoral tickets and found that some were not correct. Is wary of fake electoral tickets and will make sure that the soldiers are...
GLC02016.066
16 April 1865
to his aunt
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reflects on the atrocities of war. Criticizes those who venerate the dead Confederate soldiers and feels that the widows and children should be given more attention. Writes that 50 to 60...
GLC02016.082
9 July 1865
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he will be leaving for Staunton, Va. by rail. Painter will be staying in Virginia to oversee state elections which will postpone his discharge. Complains that all the newer...
GLC02016.084
19 November 1865
to sister Ella
Writes that he has been appointed court recorder and Provost Marshall. Two military commissions will convene for two murder trials. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the upcoming Congressional meeting, which will determine whether soldiers will remain...
GLC02016.094
17 March 1864
General orders No. 1
Announces that Ulysses S. Grant is to take command of the Armies of the United States.
GLC02016.174
15 June 1850
Ewing, Thomas (1789-1871)
Widow's pension certificate
Widow's pension certificate for Isabella St. Clair, wife of Daniel St. Clair, Drum Major in the Revolutionary War. The certificate is sealed with the Department of the Interior seal. the docket indicates that the pension is to be paid in...
GLC02016.176
1 May 1872
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
to Frances B. Shiras
Reports that his health has improved. Discusses his growing baby, and naming him after Alexander Shiras. Comments on other Indian clergy that are ill. Discusses the child of Andrew Jones, one of the Indian teachers, who was expected to die and...
GLC02429.22
circa 1873
Hinman, Samuel Dutton, (1839-1890)
Extract from a letter from the Reverend Samuel D. Hinman
Discusses missionary work with the Indians along the Sioux River who renounced tribal claims and took plots of land in accordance with the Homestead Act.
GLC02429.56
9 October 1864
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
to Theseus Apoleon Cheney
Writes that he is glad Cheney is regaining his health. Comments on the upcoming presidential election and the Civil War: "The good news must stimulate you. Of the result, political or military I cannot doubt. Mr. Lincoln will be re-elected, &...
GLC02095.14
no date
Brooks, Preston S. (1819-1857)
[Print with a clipped signature of Preston S. Brooks]
With clipped signature of Brooks. Both engraving and signature are pasted to backer page. A pencil note, also on backer page, explains that Brooks attacked Charles Sumner after Sumner's famous "Crime Against Kansas" speech in the Senate.
GLC02095.37
1860
Currier & Ives
Lithographs depicting Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin following their nomination as Republican candidates for President and Vice President respectively [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC02132
1 August 1862
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Miller writes from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Complains that the government should be quicker to institute a military draft.
GLC02155.058
26 January 1863
Miller writes to his wife from camp near White Oak Church. Mentions that his father, who is also in the military, is ward master of an unspecified hospital. Writes, "in this letter you filled a large space with the doings of of [sic] the Government...
GLC02155.079
8 May 1863
Complains about his inability to obtain a furlough, noting Governor Andrew Curtin granted a soldier from his company a furlough. Another man wrote to "Little Eddy," possibly Representative Edward McPherson, who granted him a furlough. Miller notes,...
GLC02155.099
21 September 1863
Miller describes the Virginia landscape, noting that Culpeper is "like all the towns nearby that I have saw in Virginia old fashioned looking and dilapidated nothing neat or tidy about it I wish you were here Dear Lile to go with me to see some of...
GLC02155.107
2 November 1863
Written from camp near Warrenton Junction, Virginia. Notes that they will likely move toward the Rappahannock River. Reports that [General Samuel] Crawford took command of their division. Complains that his rations consist of wormy crackers, pork...
GLC02155.113
3 March 1783
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Benjamin Lincoln
Discusses anxiety within the Army and a mission of General Alexander McDougall, possibly in connection to a petition of Congress for payment for the enlisted men. States that " ... if they [the army] should be disbanded previous to a settlement...
GLC02437.01974
1861-1877
Unknown
Veterans' Patriotic League
Petition essentially saying they believe in pensions for soldiers but they do not think the system should be abused.
GLC02198.45
17 February 1863
Ward, Edward K. (1837-1864)
to his sister
Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families...
GLC02232.14
2 April 1864
Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. Complains about not getting any correspondence from his family. Comments on the "abolitionizing" of his hometown. Chides his sister for associating with "blue coats" and abolitionists and advises her not to...
GLC02232.30
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