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25 April 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.
GLC07705.057
1 May 1862
An order was read to reduce the regiment of three corporals. A John Davis was one of them. He warns his father not to tell John's parents.
GLC07705.059
5 May 1862
The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.
GLC07705.060
12 May 1862
He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.
GLC07705.062
23 May 1862
He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.
GLC07705.064
24 May 1862
He is writing to inform him he has forwarded $50.
GLC07705.066
He includes a list of items he is enclosing and insists they may appear insignificant but are very important and must be treated as trophies.
GLC07705.067
23 September 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to John Hazelwood
As commander-in-chief, sending confidential orders to Commodore John Hazelwood, introducing Captain Samuel Treat, who is delivering "a message of so interesting and important a nature, that I thought it unadviseable to commit it to writing.…" Per...
GLC09378
25 January 1866
Howe, Charles E., fl. 1866
to James S. Brisbin
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. The Officers of the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery have invited Brisbin to serve as Colonel of that regiment. Assistant Adjutant General...
GLC01504.02.07
circa 1750-1820
[Note]
Note mentioning a recommendation.
GLC02437.09914.01
11 March 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
The Lt. Col is currently on court martial business and he hopes it will not be much longer. He is currently on furlough but warns Libbie not to get her hopes up high that he, himself, will get a furlough.
GLC06588.002
3 January 1867
Ramsey, Alexander, 1815-1903
to Dr. J.J. Wardlaw
Former Alabama slave owner comments on Reconstruction: "There will be in this country great distress and destitution; hundreds of men who were in good circumstances before the war are completely ruined. Suing and being sued is the order of the day...
GLC09311
10 October 1862
Holly, William H., ?-1864
to Mary Ann Davis
Written at Camp Kearney to a friend. Talks in awe of a herd of 1500 cattle captured by forces to be eaten. Describes the quarters of Dr. Benedict, a friend, for whom Holley most likely works, in a former home of Confederates. Then, talks of the...
GLC02165.12
21 December 1862
Written at Camp Stevens to a friend. Talks of the good weather, and the effect that the rainy weather has on his moods. Laments his lack of exercise. Tells of drawing clothes, and his regiment's getting last picks. Discusses plans to break up his...
GLC02165.14
13 October 1871
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Cousin
As Commanding General of the Army, after his return to Army Headquarters in Washington DC from a western trip, re the Great Chicago Fire: "…I was traveling from St. Louis to Louisville Ohio during the terrific fire, which has swept away nearly all of...
GLC09369
22 June 1789
Freeman, J., fl. 1789
to George Thatcher
To George Thatcher, Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress, re news from House of Representatives in Boston, titles being discussed for George Washington: "Brother Davis … followed my advice in appearing very modest the first session...
GLC09374
6 July 1775
Hall, Samuel, 1740-1807
New England Chronicle: or the Essex Gazette
New England Chronicle: or the Essex Gazette, with the news: "Cambridge, July 6. Last Sabbath came to Town from Philadelphia, his Excellency George Washington, Esq; appointed, by the Continental Congress, General and Commander in Chief of the American...
GLC09377
1 June 1782-1789
Lawrence, John, 1719-1802
[Pay warrant for African American soldier]
Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Nero Cross, for five pounds, eight shillings, and five pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, "X" on verso by Cross, and docketed...
GLC09364
28 January 1862
Written at Camp Lyon to a friend. Confesses that the people enjoying the winter, sleighing etc., makes him miss home and that he hopes he never sees fighting like that which has been going on in Kentucky. Also says the stormy winter inhibits drilling...
GLC02165.02
27 May 1862
Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Describes his time in New Orleans in the beginning of May, including the abuse from the natives, such as threats of the Yellow Jack. Also describes in good detail his regiment's role in the taking of New Orleans...
GLC02165.04
29 July 1862
Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. First mentions a skirmish near Lake Pontchartrain. Visits a nearby plantation, visiting its sugar house, and conversing with former enslaved people who say they would rather be there than in the camp. Describes...
GLC02165.07
28 August 1862
Written at an unkown location to a friend. First, he compares a soldier's occupation to a teacher's and observes that if he is paid no matter the amount of work he does, it is logical that he should be lazy. Is dubious whether they will defeat the...
GLC02165.09
24 March 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Army Rations issued to the Engineer's Department]
Request for six days' worth of provisions for Masons;. Signed by a Joseph C. [Dellezenne]. Countersigned by John Lillie with note from Robert Matthews. Date and place writ from note.
GLC02437.02023
circa October 1945
Goldberg, Mildred, 1923-2008
Personal recollections of Mildred Goldberg, secretary to the theoretical group, SAM Laboratories, The Manhattan Project; 1943-1946
Goldberg, a secretary working in the Substitute or Special Alloy Metals (S.A.M.) Laboratory at Columbia University, recalls the people and events that were part of her work experience. Mentions various scientists and other colleagues at the...
GLC03152.01
circa August 1945
Kaplan, Irving, 1912-1997
Preliminary statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists
Typed by Mildred Goldberg, who was working as a secretary for the Substitute or Special Alloy Metals (S.A.M.) Laboratory at Columbia University. Goldberg notes that this manuscript was created "two or three days" after the atomic bomb was dropped on...
GLC03152.02
25 December 1860
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
to sister Kate
Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...
GLC02016.002
1794
[Indenture between Henry Knox and Samuel Ogden]
Same as GLC02437.10316 and .10317. Indenture in which Samuel Ogden will hold a certain amount of land in trust from Knox and his wife, Lucy Knox.
GLC02437.10318
circa January 1856
Woodson, Obadiah, fl. 1856
[Slave Patrol Contract]
Appoints a captain to oversee a company of men for "Patrol duty at least two nights in each week; and on the Sabbath day to disperse all collections of negroes or boys violating the Ordinances of the Town. On all slaves found off their owner's...
GLC09122
circa 27 October 1863
Frazier, Charlotte, fl. 1863
[Petition of a free black to become a slave of Jefferson S. Nash]
Petition to the District Court of Texas. "Charlotte Frazier...respectfully states and shows that she is a free person of African descent - that she is... mother of Six children under the age of Fourteen ... to wit ... Mack ... Betsey ...Luke...
GLC09123
1 June 1780-1789
Lawrance, John, fl. 1780;
Warrant for money owed to Sharp Liberty
One warrant for eight pounds and five shillings owed to soldier, Sharp Liberty. Signed "X"' by Liberty and J. Lawrence, treasurer.
GLC09132.01
circa July - August 1789
[Indian treaties]
Discusses treaties with the Indians, particularly the Creeks. Mentions a land dispute between the natives and settlers in Georgia, which has been a major roadblock to obtaining a treaty. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09985
circa 1750-1806
[Bond]
Discusses some sort of bond regarding land in Maine. Handwriting is spidery and difficult to read.
GLC02437.09957
circa 1776-1795
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Informs his brother about his trip and discusses rivers.
GLC02437.09969
1781
[Profile of a 5-inch shell]
Drawn diagram of the profile of a 5-inch shell. Includes a scale and various measurements. Date written later in pencil. Possibly docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.09978
1825
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Henry Jackson Knox [incomplete]
Appears to be fragments of two different letters, written by different people. The first letter, written by an unknown author, to an unknown recipient appears to be 2 pages, with the second part of the letter on the third page. Discusses the...
GLC02437.09993
circa 1784-1806
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Notes]
Notes regarding a land patent.
GLC02437.09996
3 April 1799
[Bond between Henry Knox, Henry Jackson, and Israel Thorndike]
Knox and Jackson promise to pay Thorndike six thousand dollars. Contains the details of their obligation. The signatures of Knox and Jackson are struck. Countersigned by Samuel Cooper and Charles Grinnell as witnesses. Docketed 16 October 1804:...
GLC02437.10337
9 December 1801
Gleason, John, fl. 1796-1811
[Copy of a survey map of land sold by Henry Knox to B. Joy of Boston]
Gleason and Robert Houston sign as surveyors. Depicts 16,340 acres of Waldo Patent land flanked by these notations: "Green, Waldo Heirs, Knox, Belfast, Northport, Lincolnville, and Bonapartte." A list of names is written in pencil within the area...
GLC02437.10341
4 March 1806
[Deed to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott]
Title from docket. Docket, written in Knox's hand, also notes: "This was a deed which by a verbal agreement was to be reconvey[ed] on the payment of 17000 Dollars." Henry and Lucy Knox convey the land to Thorndike and Prescott.
GLC02437.10349
1861-1863
Dunn, Thomas, fl. 1861-1863
[Diary of Thomas Dunn]
Diary of a soldier in the 25th Ohio Regiment, with wonderful content on the campaigns and battles of the eastern theater, such as Second Bull Run (1862): "August the 31st. the roads was just lined with ambulances and coaches from Washington city they...
GLC09356
13 March 1855
178 Sugar and Cotton Plantation Slaves!... [Slave sale catalogue from Waverly and Meredith plantations]
By J. A. Beard & May-…13th and 14th March, 1855… Will be Sold at Auction, at Banks Arcade, Magazine Street, in the City of New Orleans…" Catalogue of slaves, listed by families, individually described: "No. 1 field hand, fine axman, sawyer and hewer"...
GLC09340
March 10, 1862
Hollingsworth, William T., fl. 1861-1862
to James H. Hollingsworth
Writes to his brother. Discusses the Confederacy's "brilliant naval victory" in Hampton Roads, between the Merrimac and the Monitor. Also reports the damages inflicted on the Union frigates, the Cumberland, the Congress, and the Minnesota, noting...
GLC00653.20.05
June 10, 1862
Writes to his brother from Bridgewater Farm, approximately five miles from Richmond, Virginia. Provides a detailed account of the Seven Pines battle fought "May 31st until 7th 1862". The Battle of Seven Pines, also known as Fair Oaks, took place 31...
GLC00653.20.08
3 October 1861
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to Miss Sue Johnston
He meant to go home today but when he got up it was raining so he decided not to. Last night Ellens's death was alluded to on the stage.
GLC02167.02
circa November 1861
Charles wants to take a furlough. He doesn't know when he, himself, will be home. He really likes his captain. He asks for money to cover travel expenses. Written at Camp Delaware
GLC02167.04
circa 20 December 1861
He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.
GLC02167.06
25 December 1863
He wishes her merry christmas. The company had oysters for dinner last night. He was tempoarily assigned to company A so he had to move all his things from his tent. Includes newspaper clipping about the Ladies' Aid Societies of the North.
GLC02167.07
8 January 1863
Clark, George W., fl. 1863-1865
to his Lizzie
Writes from Georgetown Heights.
GLC06167.02
21 March 1863
He tells the story of a sad accident when some men were sent to load a train of cars with wood. While going around a curve they hit some mules that were standing in the track. Three men were killed instantly.
GLC06588.007
27 March 1863
Worrk on the fortifications is the principle business. Another man died from the railroad incident bring the death toll to 8. They are dying to see the Paymaster.
GLC06588.012
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