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23 July 1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Lorenzo Thomas
Reports death of Brigadier General James McPherson to General Thomas.
GLC01875.01
4 May 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Lincoln note on military forces].
Recommends a division be admitted to the new corps of volunteers.
Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. IV 1860 - 1861, p. 355
GLC01739
2 May 1864
to California Delegation in Congress
Asks the delegation to take a case off his hands because he does not have time to get acquainted with it. The case referred to is not identified. Written on Executive Mansion stationary. One bust engraving of Lincoln included.
GLC01741
18 April 1863
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
[Military voucher for the payment of General Garfield and three servants]
Partially printed. Signed by Garfield as Brigadier General of Volunteers and Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland. Garfield acknowledges receipt of $304 from Major William Smith, Paymaster in Washington, D.C. Pertains to pay for the month...
GLC01762.01
14 January 1865
[Abraham Lincoln endorsement]
Lincoln endorsement written on the fourth page of an autograph letter signed of P. Golden from Bangor, Maine to John H. Rice of Washington dated 29 December 1864. Golden asks that a cousin John Murphy, a prisoner of war, be discharged. Golden...
GLC01772
4 November 1787
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to Jane Mecom
Writes to his sister in Boston about his feelings on his life of public service. Tells her that she should be direct in letting him know what she needs as he is willing to help her in any way. States that he planned to decline serving another year...
GLC01721
1861/09/05
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Col. A. C. Moore re: preparations for Battle of Cheat Mountain
Moore commanded the 29th Regiment of Va. Vols. The Battle of Cheat Mountain was Lee's first campaign of the war.
GLC01769
19 April 1773
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Catharine Macaulay
Describes the contest between Massachusetts Governor Hutchinson and the Assembly over the question of Parliament's control. Denies sovereignty of Parliament over American rights.
GLC01785.01
28 June 1773
Adams also takes the opportunity to thank Macaulay for her help in supporting American interests. He discusses the deteriorating relations with Britain.
GLC01786
28 December 1774
Adams describes the effects of the Boston Port Bill upon the government and people of the colony. He warns that the arrest of Parliament's opponents "will produce Resistance, and Reprisals, and a Flame through America, Such as Eye hath not yet Seen...
GLC01788
20 April 1908
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Victor Howard Metcalf
Writes as President to Secretary of Navy Metcalf regarding a meeting designed to take stock of America's natural resources. Also invited were the justices of the Supreme Court, both houses of Congress, and his cabinet. Includes a stamp of receipt...
GLC01619
6 March 1920
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
[Sentence commutation for Charles Manfri, convicted of selling heroin in New Jersey 19 December 1918, and sentenced to four years imprisonment]
Charles Manfri, alias Charles Mansfield, was convicted of violating the Harrison Anti-Narcotic Act in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey and sentenced to four years in the State penitentiary in Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to...
GLC01622
9 May 1902
Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
Instructions of the Secretary of War to Governor William H. Taft in the matter of the purchase of the Friar Lands in the Philippines.
Because Congress has not yet acted on recommendations of the commission in regards to the Friar Lands of the Philippines and Taft cannot delay his return there, the President authorizes Taft to travel to Rome to determine which authorities of the...
GLC01625.04
25 April 1864
[Discharging a boy volunteer upon the refund of bounty money].
GLC01630
7 January 1891
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
to C. E. Potts
Replies to a letter from Potts in Troy, New York. Thanks Potts for a copy of the "Wide Awake Vocalist," an 1860 Presidential campaign song book for the Republican Party candidates (Abraham Lincoln and Hamlin). Reminisces about the campaign, and...
GLC01595.02
27 July 1861
Pope, John, 1822-1892
to Clara Pope
Writes to his wife about family matters at length.
GLC01596.04
7 June 1865
Canby, Edward Richard Sprigg, 1817-1873
[Rejection of a Canby's resignation]
Canby, as Major General in command of the infantry in New Orleans, has his resignation rejected and returned to him in "the interest of the service." Made by order of the Secretary of War and signed by C.W. Foster, the Assistant Adjutant General of...
GLC01596.07
7 January 1865
Humes, William Young Conn, 1830-1882
to George W. Brent
Confederate General Humes discusses his request for 1,000 yards of cloth from the Army of Tennessee to distributed for sale among the officers of his division. Explains that his officers have never before drawn clothing from the government and that...
GLC01643
1 September 1862
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to James Lyons
Informs Lyons that General Robert E. Lee sent a dispatch indicating that General William B. Taliaferro was slightly wounded at Manassas Junction (during the second Battle of Manassas, AKA Bull Run). He does not want Lyons to be alarmed by...
GLC01651
26 December 1864
Tower, Zealous Bates, 1819-1900
to Frances Lucretia Thomas
Addressed to Mrs. Thomas (possibly Frances Thomas, formerly Kellogg), wife of Union General George H. Thomas. Tower, chief engineer of the defenses of Nashville, describes the 15-16 December Battle of Nashville. Thomas, commanding Union forces at...
GLC01654
8 October 1861
[Authority to affix the seal to letter of marque to R. B. Forbes]
Authorization signed by President Lincoln for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a letter of marque granted to the propeller "Pembroke," owned by R.B. Forbes. Document was previously framed and discoloration has occured...
GLC01484
18 November 1863
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Jane Brisbin
Complains that he has not received a letter from Jane, his wife, in two weeks. States "If I thought you had been so careless as not to write in all that time I would feel like casting you off- but I think you certainly have written and your letters...
GLC01505.03
26 September 1864
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to William T. Sherman
In this telegram Stanton, Secretary of War, writes "The Richmond Enquirer of Saturday rejoices that 'Beauregard has been assigned to the Command of the Army in Georgia, that his star ever led to victory and his very name inspires confidence of...
GLC01583
1776/07/
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to [Benjamin Franklin] re: belated peace initiatives of the Howe brothers
A cryptic but important letter written in the same month as the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, as commander in chief, in response to Franklin's letters. Possibly a draft since Washington has left the day and a name blank, but soon or...
GLC01588
April 1789
Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.57-58]
Concerning trade and population growth, with allusion to the postal service, newspapers and manufactures. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks (whose unsigned autograph note...
GLC01589
1945/02/18
Baruch, Bernard M., 1870-1965
to Mrs. Mary L. Simon
Letter regarding "human demobilization." Typed on personal stationery.
GLC01592.02
9 March 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edward R. S. Canby
Marked "(Cipher)" at top. In this telegram, Grant criticizes Canby's request for men and material to build 70 miles of railroad, and orders him to "Take Mobile and hold it." Writes, "I expected your movements to have been cooperative with Shermans...
GLC01555
1788 ca.
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Draft of address to Mass. Legislature after ratification of the Constitution
Discusses the new form of government and reminds legislators of their desire for a Bill of Rights.
GLC01559
6 July 1640 ca
Williams, Roger, fl. 1640-1667
to John Winthrop
Discusses the current behavior of the Native Americans in his area. Mentions struggles between the sachem Uncas, allied with the European settlers, and his enemy, Miantinomo. Postscript possibly refers to the efforts of King Charles I to restore...
GLC01590
January 29, 1919
Creel, George, 1876-1953
Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]
Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of...
GLC01668
15 November 1945
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Statement by the President
Signed and corrected by Truman. Honors the tenth anniversary of the Philippine commonwealth. Praises the Filipino people and notes the ordeals they experienced during World War II and the Japanese occupation. Remarks that they "are spiritually...
GLC01683
13 July 1862
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to Elizabeth Halleck
Writes his wife a lengthy description of events that led to his appointment as General in Chief of the Union Army. Explains how he avoided quarrels between Edwin Stanton and George McClellan by refusing to mediate when asked to go to Washington, D.C...
GLC01689
1831/07/18
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Richard G. Dunlap
Written by Jackson as President, upset by the events surrounding the resignation of Major John H. Eaton as the Secretary of War. Jackson praises Eaton, as well as Martin Van Buren and Major William Berkley Lewis for their loyalty. He attacks Vice...
GLC01690
circa 1881
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[James A. Garfield]
Cabinet photogrph of President Garfield. Published by Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Signed by Garfield on front mount with later note on verso: "From Pres. Garfield given to my father Samuel Lund."
GLC01679
circa 1866
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
The death of slavery
Bryant's poem, transmitted to the editor of Atlantic Monthly with a letter written 5 June 1866 (GLC 1543.01).
GLC01543.02
4 July 1865
Geary, John White, 1819-1873
Order of the procession at the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the monument in the Soldiers' National Cemetery, July 4, 1865.
Possibly the program of an 1865 celebration in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ceremonies include speeches by President Andrew Johnson and Andrew Greg Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania. Docketed by Major General Geary.
GLC01545.08
April 1862
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
[Battle plan and ship register for assault on New Orleans]
Document created during the battle for Forts Jackson and St. Philip, which took place 16-23 April 1862. One side has a list of ships involved in the attack -- the first and second divisions of ships and their captains as well as the first and second...
GLC01550
1788
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
The Federalist: a collection of essays. [First edition by M'Lean]
12mo. First edition.
GLC01551
1831/08/29
Defends his friend Major William B. Lewis from charges made by his political enemies, especially John C. Calhoun, including allegations that he interfered in state elections. Discusses Calhoun's maneuverings against himself, and advises Dunlap to...
GLC01691
3 November 1862
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
to Louis Janin
Informs his friend Janin, who is in Paris, of the death of his son Eugene Janin at the battle of Antietam. "He fell in the battle of Sharpsburg...doing his duty to his country in the front ranks...He was wounded so severely...it was found impossible...
GLC01697
1864
Election news.
Election broadside announces Lincoln and Johnson elected, prints returns for many states, and states that Wayne County, Illinois, "stands firm."
GLC01698
War Democratic State Committee, 1864
Watch words for War Democrats!
Published by pro-war, pro-Union Democrats in New York. Quotes a speech made by Peter Cooper 20 years ago advocating Union principles. Reprints an article from a Catholic newspaper titled condemning slavery and an article from the impartial Boston...
GLC01703
20 April 1865
Wirz, Henry, 1823-1865
to George C. Gibbs
Captain Wirz, the commandant of Andersonville Prison, tells Colonel Gibbs that there are no mules fit for transport but grants him authority to impress any mules needed. Written at Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville Prison,
GLC01705
1774-1775
Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser. [No. 1674 (January 4, 1774) - no. 1725 (December 27, 1775)] [with gaps]
Revolutionary War era newspaper: Pennsylvania Journal. 5 and 19 April 1775 issues contain fugitive slave ads. Issue number 1698 is missing. March 8, 1775 contains African Slavery In America written by Thomas Paine in 1774.
GLC01706
1866/10/06
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Appointment of Thomas W. Ward collector of Customs at Corpus Christi
GLC02145.58
1865 ca.
[Carte de visite of Lorenzo Thomas]
GLC02136.28
15 April 1890
Sarony, Napoleon, 1821-1896
[Signed portrait of seated William T. Sherman]
Seated portrait of Sherman holding sword and ceremonial hat. Inscribed and dated by Sherman on the mount to Frederic G. Huntington, Cincinnati, Ohio, a few years before his death.
GLC02138
1861/12/20
Nichols, E.B., fl. 1861-1863
to Thomas Ward re: reports removal of Nichol's office from Galveston to Houston
Nichol's office had removed from Galveston because of the threat of Union invasion.
GLC02145.20
23 July 1862
Mallory, Stephen R., 1813-1873
to Joseph Claybrook
Written on stationery of the Confederate Navy and signed by Secretary of Navy Mallory to Acting Midshipman Claybrook. Says the president has appointed him a midshipman in the Confederate Navy and he needs to respond if he accepts. Says if should...
GLC02149
1865/02/10
Endorsement on Winfield Scott ALS 3 p. 2-8-1865 re: paroling nephew E. P. Scott
Scott's ALS to William Hoffman, Commissary General of Prisoners, 2/8/1865 has been endorsed by Lincoln, asking that Capt. E. P. Scott be paroled to Lieut. General Scott. Young Scott was the elder's grand nephew, serving as a Confederate Prisoner of...
GLC01889.01
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