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January 14, 1862
Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811
to Frank
Wants to renew friendship and tries to report latest activity of several people. Written on patriotic letterhead for Rockland Bank.
GLC00653.10.01
March 1, 1863
to his sister
Comments on the horrible wind and is grateful to be an officer at HQ where the tents are much more sturdy and pleasant. Describes the political relationships among commanders and his lack of hope for promotion or distinction.
GLC00653.10.05
1861-1865
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to James Kelly
Contains several fragments, probably from the same letter written to James Kelly.
GLC04195.55
27 October 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Landon Carter
Signed twice by Washington. Discusses his campaign, the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Red Bank and Saratoga, and the danger of being captured. "at the same time that I assure you, that, It is not my wish to avoid any danger which duty requires...
GLC07115.01
[Photograph of Benjamin F. Johnson]
Photograph showing Benjamin F. Thomas as an old man. Housed with diary GLC 01016.01.
GLC01016.02
31 October 1869
to Mary Moore Kelly
He has just returned from New York, where he was snowed in at Buffalo. Richmond is thriving during the state fair.
GLC04195.51
28 September1865
Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866
to John Moore
He describes his medical practice. He lost all his fine surgical instruments and two cases for amputations during the war. He requests money. He is exploring other job offers, including the superintendency of the Tuskaloosa State Lunatic Asylum.
GLC04195.59
27 October 1777 circa
Prisoners
List of prisoners and ordnance taken by the Northern army in the course of the campaign up to and including Burgoyne's surrender. Counts 5,740 prisoners plus General Burgoyne and 12 members of his staff, including six members of parliament. Lists...
GLC07115.02
1778
Hopwood, James, fl. 1752-1819
[Engraving of George III]
Original hand tinted engraving by Hopwood. Possibly a reproduction from a much later period. Accompanied commission of Henry Clinton as collateral (see GLC07536.01).
GLC07536.02
19 February 1847
New Hampshire Legislature
Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.
GLC00267.119.02
03 March 1847
Massachusetts Legislature
Resolves of the legislature of Massachusetts, concerning slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 219. Resolves that the Massachusetts legislature is opposed to the existence of slavery and the extension of it into new territories.
GLC00267.119.03
6 June 1841
Carter, Henry L., fl. 1841
[Printed bill of sale for John, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by John P.B. Jones to James C. Pleasants dated June 6, 1841. Jones paid 670 dollars to enslave a man named John. The document was filled out and signed by Henry L. Carter, Pleasants' attorney.
GLC01445.01
29 December 1862
Cohen, Solomon, fl. 1862
[Printed bill of sale for Lee, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by William W. Jones to Solomon Cohen dated Richmond, December 29, 1862. Jones paid Cohen $1,500 to enslave Lee.
GLC01445.03
11 April 1840
Duley, Mary, 1811-?
to Enoch Duley and Mary Duley
Writes to her parents about her daughter, who had become sick with a fever three weeks earlier. On the verso is a letter signed by William Wood to "Dear Children," probably to Mary and her husband from his parents that discusses health, whooping...
GLC06377.02
24 March 1874
Vick, Arthur D., 1823-?
[Land survey in Livingston County, Kentucky for Enoch M. Duley]
Platt and certificate for a 250 acre tract. Includes a basic map and description of the land.
GLC06377.07
26 March 1891
Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914
[Kentucky land grant to Enoch M. Duley]
Partially printed document signed by Buckner as Kentucky Governor and countersigned by Grants Duley a tract of 3 acres in Livingston, Kentucky "in consideration of an order from the Livingston County Court." Outlines the location of the tract. An...
GLC06377.09
1785
Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War
Lists expenses during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1780 less a payment received from Congress in 1785. The total debt is $13,349,102. Accompanied by "Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia" (see GLC07114.02).
GLC07114.01
Explanatory remarked on the Statement of the claims of Virginia
Accompanied "Statement of the Claims of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the United States for Advances and Services on Account of the late War" (see GLC07114.01). Details the eleven items listed on the account, which recorded a debt of $13,349...
GLC07114.02
14 August 1863
Many men are sick due to the poor climate, and he has sent many of the ill to northern hospitals. Local women have come into camp to ask for food. A Black man tells him about the marriage of their brother Robert, who had been there in Vicksburg two...
GLC04195.19
27 October 1863
New orders assign him to the Department of the Tennessee under Grant, who will command from Chattanooga. Grant's bold plan to break the Confederate siege of Chattanooga had gone into operation on the previous day. Moore looks forward to his new...
GLC04195.21
May 16, 1864
After three days of intense fighting in a rough area from Dalton to Resaca, they have subdued the rebels. Both Union and rebel wounded will remain there in field hospitals. He hopes the rebel forces will stand and fight. In the days preceding this...
GLC04195.25
24 December 1864
They arrived in Savannah ready for an assault but found the rebels had run away, leaving their artillery of a large number of guns. "The number of guns left is larger than we have ever found in any one place before; - it has not yet been ascertained...
GLC04195.28
28 April 1865
Dayton, Lewis M., 1807-1864
Official Field Order No. 68
Headquarters to be moved from New Berne to Alexandria, under the direction of Brig. Gen. J.D. Webster. Moore will join the new headquarters as medical director. By order of Sherman. Written on letterhead for Headquarters, Military Division of the...
GLC04195.32
11 August 1865
He plans to make a trip up to Chicago and will see them soon. He describes his social events. He has sent the history of Sherman's march to the sea, probably Sherman's Official Account published in 1865.
GLC04195.37
2 February 1866
He refers to the explosion of a steamboat on the Mississippi, killing 100 with many mutilated survivors, the third such accident this week. He comments on acquaintances in Bloomington.
GLC04195.40
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