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1860/08/17
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
to unknown re: design repairs, possibly for ironclad
GLC07010
1866/11/04
McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897
to Charles J. Jenkins re: his ability to serve Reconstruction government
Informs the Governor of Georgia that he has been pardoned by the President and will be able to serve as clerk of court of Richmond County.
GLC07011
1861/12/20
Mulligan, James A., fl. 1861
Quoting a sentiment: "If we stand firm...."
A sentiment addressed to A.S. Flandron (?). "If we stand firm, the Republic is saved. Weakness now is wickedness..."
GLC07012
1862/08/15
Thompson, Meriwether J., fl. 1862
to John C. Breckinridge re: plans to take New Orleans
Discusses Confederate plans to retake New Orleans using forces under Earl Van Dorn; he writes "The enemy have already heard of my presence...I think I will make a demonstration tomorrow, to keep them uneasy".
GLC07013
1862/12/04
Zook, Samuel K., 1822-1863
to his daughter E. E. Zook re: dangers, promotions
He writes "We have got used to the danger...I hope my name is amongst the sixteen colonels old Abe has sent to the Senate to be confirmed as Brigadiers"
GLC07014
16 October 1863
Deserters!
Lists names, ages, occupations, home counties of 9th Congressional District, Pennsylvania for draftees who failed to report for duty. Offering $300 reward for arrest of "all delinquent men".
GLC07015
1863/06/27
Recruitment flyer by Supervisory Committee on Enlistments for Colored Regts.
Printed letter addressed to "Men of Color"
GLC07017
1891/07/31
Wood, Robert, fl. 1891
An Appeal to the colored voters of Hart County [with Clabe Garvin]
Issued by 2 black men (Wood and Clabe Garvin) from Bowling Green, Ky., who claimed to be falsely imprisoned because they refused to vote for a klansman. Unevenly inked.
GLC07018
1876/10/16
Stephens, Fannie J., 1854-1920
to Alexander Stephens
"I much rather be at home waiting on your company than be here at this hateful school." Written by Fannie, an ex-slave of Stevens while attending the Normal School at Atlanta University, in Georgia.
GLC07019
1924/12/05
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to John M. Callahan re: the Democratic Party
FDR describes his opinions as a Democrat. He states "We are unequivocally the party of progress and liberal thought". Callahan was a Democratic party leader in Milwaukee.
GLC07024
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