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May 16, 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Charles H. Russell
Regarding raising 14 regiments, reinforcing Ft. Monroe. Marked "Private."
GLC00635
March 3, 1837
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
To the Inhabitants of the 12th Congressional District of Massachusetts
Discusses the attempts to censure Adams' conduct through the "Gag Rule," the machinations of House Speaker Polk, and attempts to expel Adams.
GLC00639.05
5 May 1865
Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
to William Terry and John Daniel Imboden
Order to Confederate generals Terry and Imboden to exchange federal prisoners. "The Commissary General of prisoners directs me to instruct you to parole all Federal prisoners of war now held within our jurisdictions, according to established forms...
GLC00618
May 22, 1863
Pettigrew, James Johnston, 1828-1863
to Zebulon B. Vance
Encloses letters (not included) sent to soldiers from their homes encouraging desertion. Discusses the growing problem of desertion in the army at length and attributes it to one cause, the negative state of public opinion on the home front....
GLC00627
March 4, 1809
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush
Discusses Madison taking office, politics, national divisions.
GLC00639.01
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