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12 July 1865
Robinson, Thomas J. (fl. 1865)
[Muster out roll for Charles A. Clark, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
Signed by Robinson as Captain of the 54th Regiment, New York Volunteers.
GLC00267.228.04
21 September 1865
[Muster out roll for George H. Greene, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.05
[Muster out roll for Henry Krebs, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.06
[Muster out roll for Robert Creighton, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.07
26 September 1865
[Muster out roll for Holland H. Batcheller, 35th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]
GLC00267.228.08
circa 1880-1890
Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912)
Worship of the North
Depicts Lincoln in front of an altar with a black idol sitting on a platform with the words "Chicago Platform" on it. A sheet hanging from the platform says "The end justifies the means." Shows a white person being sacrificed in front of it. Henry...
GLC00493.01
Butler's victim of Fort St. Philip
Depicts a heavily fortified prison where reputable and well-dressed citizens of New Orleans are shown at manual labor, shackled with ball and chain. The prisoners are guarded by members of the local home guard African American Zouave unit, who point...
GLC00493.23
Counterfeit Confederate notes publicly offered for sale in the "City of Brotherly Love"
Depicts a disreputable fellow, cigarette in mouth, motioning toward a broker's office which bears a sign that reads: "Counterfeit Confederate Treasury Notes for Sale. Soldiers under orders to the South supplied with lots to suit at reasonable rates."...
GLC00493.25
1866
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
Speeches by Charles Sumner [Decimalized 496.088.01-.02]
Two speeches by Sumner.
GLC00496.088
circa 2 October 1866
[Parsons address]
Refers to the "sepulchre of Human Rights" and Andrew Johnson's "whiteing." Discusses states rights in regard to the rebellion. Refers to the legislation of former slave holders. Draft copy, with excerpts and pages pasted in. Pages are misnumbered...
GLC00496.088.02
23 March 1863
Gorsuch, Joseph B. (1834-1908)
to Joseph Curtis and his wife
Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, replies to a letter from his aunt and uncle. Expects the Battle of Vicksburg to commence soon. Has heard rumors...
GLC00653.09.08
1864
Blair, Montgomery (1813-1883)
Speech of the Hon. Montgomery Blair, on the causes of the rebellion and in the support of the president's plan of pacification
Published by Sherwood & Co. Address delivered before the Maryland State Legislature at Annapolis 22 January 1864. States that the duty of the country is to suppress the rebellion and eliminate slavery. Encourages the unification of all parties to...
GLC01265.27
July 1869
Hine, L. A. (fl. 1867-1869)
Hine's quarterly: devoved [sic] to political, financial, labor, land and moral reforms [Vol. 1, no. 3 (July 1869)]
Discusses the "new danger", referring to the emergence of financial tycoons such as Commodore Vanderbilt and the concentration of wealth and power amongst a few. Also discusses other issues such as the elimination of land monopoly and opposition to...
GLC01265.36
7 February 1778
Martinica, Dominica (fl. 1777-1778)
[Legal document of privateer from Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida claiming enslaved people]
One document countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood of the Court of Vice Admiralty of East Florida dated February 7, 1778. Signed with an "X" as the mark of Lieutenant Dominica Martinico. Document states that Martinico, the commander of the...
GLC01411.01
23 Febraury 1778
Hillegas, Michael (1729-1804)
to Mr. French
Inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).
GLC01412.23.02
27 December 1862
Jones, William W. (fl. 1862-1863)
[Printed bill of sale for Tom, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid to W.W. Jones from Leroy Jones dated December 27, 1862. Leroy Jones had paid $1,450 to enslave a 32-year-old man named Tom. According to the printed bill, W. W. Jones enslaved Tom through Pulliam & Betts, Auctioneers at...
GLC01445.02
31 December 1862
Nolting, A. W. (fl. 1862)
[Printed bill of sale Joe, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by William Winston Jones to A.W. and E.O. Nolting dated December 31, 1862. Jones paid the Noltings $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe.
GLC01445.05
circa December 1836
Lyons, James (fl. 1836)
[Request for enslaved people]
One document possibly written by James Lyons. As executor of the will of William Moseley, requests the people whom he currently has enslaved should be transported back to William Moseley's daughter by Christmas.
GLC01447.05
23 January 1838
Winslow, Philip B. (fl. 1838)
In Hanover County Court, January 23rd 1838
One orders dated January 23, 1838 from the Hanover County Court to the sherriff. The order lists the names of freedmen who were not able to pay their taxes: [Cussis] Austin, Milton Rook, John Redd, Peter Page, Frank Harris, Moses Harrison, Jordan...
GLC01447.06
8 February 1865
Unknown
to his mother
An officer named "Rob," writing to his mother. Says his most recent duty as "Brigade Field officer of the Day" kept him up all night. He was in charge of a long line of pickets and several scouting parties. Says "The troops in our part were negroes,...
GLC01448.02
to Philip B. Jones
One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated December 31, 1862. Pertains to paying $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe. Also states his concern that cost for enslaved people are rising. Mentions possibly selling two enslaved...
GLC01449.01
31 July 1805
[Col. Smith's money spent on bacon and flour]
GLC01450..600.018
31 July 1777
to Joseph Clarke
Transmits through the Treasury Board the Continental Loan Office certificates. Gives amounts of each and instructions on numbering them. The total of all the certificates comes to $354,000. The Continental Loan Offices administered loans to the...
GLC01450.008.02
10 September 1777, 29 December 1777
Gibson, John (1729-1782)
[Interest on Loan Office Certificates]
Clerical copy made by Charles Thomson, Secretary. Resolution of Congress stating that the interest accrued after the date of this document on Loan Office Certificates already issued or issued before 1 March 1778, shall be paid annually at the...
GLC01450.008.03
12 November 1777
Govett, William (fl. 1777)
Signed as Auditor General. Reports that the Committee on the Treasury has requested Clarke to pay strict attention to making monthly returns to the Treasury Board for monies received from the Continental Loan Office certificates. States that...
GLC01450.008.04
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