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1862-1865 ca.
To the women of New England [circular letter]
Circular letter written to Chairman of the Selectmen of Eaton Grant, Mass. U.S. Sanitary Commission, explaining purpose and seeking national support.
GLC06866
1864/09/23
Walker, Mary, fl. 1864
to Col. James Hardie
Seeking Presidential confirmation of Walker's rank as Major. "I told the President of the risks I encountered in being taken prisoner on purpose and preventing their attacking our army which we were hardly able to act."
GLC06882
1814/05/12
Stephens, Issac, fl. 1814
to Henry Mackey re: account of Battle of Horseshoe Bend, with drawing
Written on light pink paper to his uncle, Henry Mackey at Lexington, Va. A plan and account of the battle of Horseshoe Bend, the last battle of the Creek War, after which the Creek leader Red Eagle surrendered to Jackson and signed a treaty...
GLC06772
1825/11/03
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Patent issued to Robert Dennis for improvement to steam engine (c/s Clay)
Countersigned by Henry Clay. Joined with a yellow ribbon.
GLC07020
1818/05/07
Certifying copy of patent issued to Nathaniel and Philip W. Miller
For improvements in weaving (attached patent clerically signed for James Madison).
GLC07021
1861/05/08
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to John Letcher re: troop movements, advising Jefferson Davis
Mentions observing ships which "indicate the purpose of an early transportation of troops to some other point than Washington" and keeping President Davis "well advised". Damaged from 2" purple mold along center top, with consequent loss of text on...
GLC07022
1866/02/27
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Chandler re: firing black servant, William Barnes
Discusses the firing of his black servant for drunkeness; also mentions recommending him for employment. Chandler was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
GLC07023
1863/01/13
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging
Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)
GLC07008.01
Confederate House Resolution no. 21: thanking citizens who opposed Butler
Voting thanks and gratitude of the House to citizens of New Orleans who had refused the oath and defied B.F. Butler.
GLC07008.02
1863/04/27
Corcoran, Michael, 1827-1863
to John J. Peck re: earthworks construction delays
Writes that "the filling up of the gap between Union and Mclellan [sic] has been delayed on account of the want of Barrows [sic] to carry earth"
GLC07009
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