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29 October 1863
The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (October 29, 1863)]
A prayer for peace, List of Confederate POW's to be exchanged, CSS Alabama at Cape of Good Hope, Africa, Abraham Linocln's Draft.
GLC05959.58.06
26 August 1864
Southern churchman. [Vol. 30, no. 34 (August 26, 1864)]
The Care of Soldiers Children, Reverand Quintard Addressing South Carolina Troops, Prison Camp at Point Lookout, Visit of General Lee and Gneral Beauregard to the Hospital in Richmond.
GLC05959.60.01
23 November 1864
Southern churchman. [Vol. 30, no. 46 (November 23, 1864)]
.Forrest's Command Account of Stewart's Brigade.
GLC05959.60.02
22 February 1865
Southern churchman. [Vol. 31, no. 8 (February 22, 1865)]
University of Virginia, New Theology During the War, Reverend Minnigerodes Sermon About our Reverses on the Battlefield.
GLC05959.60.03
6 January 1789
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to Henry Knox
Written from Canton, present-day Guangzhou, China. Writes, "I love you too much to trouble you with a long tale of my disappointments. Randall has not yet arrived, nor do I know any thing of him since the 5 March at Madeira. Advantages which I had...
GLC02437.04075
8 August 1785
Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, writes a friendly letter to discuss a variety of matters. First, he forwards "Mr. Gardiner's oration on the anniversary of independence. If you can travel through so much various matter as it is composed of, it will...
GLC02437.03174
26 April 1802
Tousard, Louis de, 1749-1817
Discusses his strained and tensed relationship with [Henry?] Dearborn. States, "Not being a Roman Catholic yourself, you cannot appreciate the feelings of a poor soul after having remained a long while in Purgatory, when the Angel comes to announce...
GLC02437.07728
23 March 1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Says that since William's happiness is important to him, he will not prevent his brother from joining the army once William has completed certain essential family business. Arranges for William to pick up his baggage from various spots in New...
GLC02437.00556
1898
Strohmeyer & Wyman
Chaplain Brown of the "Rough Riders" preaching to the Regiment.
The men sit on the ground amidst scrubby, semi-tropical plants. The picture is shot as though from the congregation, so that the preacher and officers stand in the background.
GLC06449.08
7 January 1777
to Lucy Knox
Asks if she has received his previous letter (GLC02437.00511). Details the fighting from 2 January onward. Discusses the American retreat from Trenton, for which the artillery provided cover, Washington's decision to next attack Princeton where...
GLC02437.00514
1861/12/16
Morris, John, fl. 1861-1862
to: Wilmor W. Morris.
re: John tells his son that the cows "have not done well this season." He asks Wilmor to find out about Charles' debts as "he may want some [money] when he comes home if God spares him." [separate letter on same leaf] George M. Morris. ALS: [s.l.]...
GLC06451.021
1862/02/17
Morris, Joseph W., fl. 1862-1863
Joseph had not heard from Wilmor in over a month. Many people in the neighborhood have been getting married, though no one in his family has, and he imagines that "God's command to Noah 'to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth' is about...
GLC06451.025
8 January 1777
Explains that his letters may be short, but he still loves his brother. Feels God has favourably turned "the tide of our affair." Knows that war is hard, and has prepared himself for losses either "public or personal." Hopes to hear from William...
GLC02437.00515
1861/12/07
Morris, Wilmor W., fl. 1861-1862
to: Susannah L. Morris; John Morris.
Morris writes to his sister about guard duty, and to his father [in a separate letter on the same leaf]. Wilmor tells his father that "this regiment has the most stri[n]gent laws of any in the brigade you must toe the mark or the guard house is your...
GLC06451.040
1862/06/10
to: "Brother an[d] friends."
Wilmor is not sure whether Jesse went to Philadelphia or not but assures them that "god will shield us in the day of Battle." He describes the recent Battle of Fair Oaks, whose battlefield "was the most terrifying place I ever seen the dead lay...
GLC06451.049
1861
Mason, Anna, fl. 1861
to: "Friend" Wilmor Morris.
Mason is going to school now. She goes to prayer meetings every Friday night and there are only nine or ten men now. Bill Stewart takes the girls home one by one while the rest wait inside. She hopes Wilmor will visit before running off with "that...
GLC06451.053
1905
Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930
Working for Peace - President Roosevelt and Envoys of Mikado and Czar
Stereoview. Roosevelt stands in the center of the picture with his top hat in his hand. The two Japanese envoys are on his left, while the Russians are on his right. An explanation of the historical situation appears on the back of the card...
GLC06449.46
26 April 1777
Loves her and is glad she and their daughter are doing well after their inoculation. Longs to see her, but for her own safety and happiness denies her request to join him at Morristown. Believes the British "by no means as formidable as they were...
GLC02437.00580
1907/01/19
Memorial service program for Robert Edward Lee
Program for Memorial Service of Robert Edward Lee at Saint Paul's Church on the centenniel of his birth [1807/01/19]. Contains mostly prayers and hymns.
GLC01896.144
23 March 1812
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
To: Dr. Charles Everett.
Re: Taking legal action against a nephew of Thomas Jefferson for mistreat ment of a slave-God "made the black people, and they ought not be treated with barbarity."
GLC08067
1861-1877
Anderson & Co.
[Carte de visite of "The Penitent Thief"]
"The Penitent Thief" sculpture carte de visite. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.). Caption: "The Penitent Thief. 'Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom' Modelled by Edward V. Valentine".
GLC01896.193
circa 1860-1902
Ingersoll, Truman W., 1862-1922
[Collection of stereocards]
Collection of 61 stereocards received with Alexander Beckers' stereo viewers, GLC 5139.01 and .02. The subjects of the stereocards vary. There are 11 black and white photographic cards of views of London and England (#1-11), miscellaneous black...
GLC05139.03
24 June 1837
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Benjamin P. Butler.
To the Attorney General; blaming the banks for the Panic of 1837: "The connection of banks with the government I have considered more dangerous to liberty than the union of church and state."
GLC08084
circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Numerous small sketches on both sides]
Man slaughtering goat or deer, one figure holding another, etc. Possibly representing the biblical story of Abraham nearly sacrificing his son and slaying the ram. Black ink and graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.082
[Profile of figure [Jesus?] in robe with raised hand]
Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.088
[Emblem inscribed, "Pater, Filius, Spir. Sanctus, Deus]
Means, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God." Graphite; wove paper; reverse side lined, "New York" printing.
GLC06343.160
15 April 1863
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]
Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of...
GLC05959.39.20
13 July 1864
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]
Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women....
GLC05959.39.57
18 March 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]
An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the...
GLC05959.39.16
25 March 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 22 (March 25, 1863)]
"Army Correspondence" includes several letters from soldiers. An editorial examines the topic of "Death," while another short article titled "Last Words" discusses a soldier's last words and actions. "Secular News" includes a report that 200 Negro...
GLC05959.39.17
1 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (April 1, 1863)]
"'Heavenly Recognition' Again" responds to an article in the previous issue. An article written by a woman describes the local "Flowers." An article encourages the "Support of Ministers." Part of an editorial titled "Our Olio" states that slaves have...
GLC05959.39.18
8 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (April 8, 1863)]
An untitled letter to the editor implores readers to truly examine the cause of the war with respect to the Bible. An article describes "Prayer-Meeting in Camp," while another examines the "Destitution of Preaching among the Soldiers." "Secular News"...
GLC05959.39.19
22 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 26 (April 22, 1863)]
An untitled discourse by Rev. J.F. Morrall includes his views on the needs of the armies. "To the Poor Boys" laments the difficulties faced by poor boys in a world where wealth is value. "Hospital for Women" advertises a new hospital for women in...
GLC05959.39.21
29 April 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (April 29, 1863)]
"A Visit to Bethel Graveyard" emotionally describes different graves. Brief blurbs including "My Mother's Prayer," "Infidelity," "Prosperity and Adversity," and "Why the Answer to Prayer is Delayed" are printed. An article titled "Southernism"...
GLC05959.39.22
6 May 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (May 6, 1863)]
"Beautiful Passages" examines different excerpts from works of literature about change, including day to night, life to death, and summer to fall. Letters to the editor make suggestions about how to distribute the paper to soldiers. A woman writes an...
GLC05959.39.23
20 May 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 20, 1863)]
"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued in the next issue. An article examines "The Nobility in Human Character." A letter to the editor describes "Indigenous Medicinal Plants." "Southern Baptist...
GLC05959.39.24
27 May 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 31 (May 27, 1863)]
"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued from the preceding issue. Short articles examine the death of Christianity ("A Dead Christianity"), wealth ("Men of Wealth"), belief in God ("Sweet Saying")...
GLC05959.39.25
3 June 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 32 (June 3, 1863)]
"Army Correspondence" prints a letter from the army evangelist of the Domestic Mission Board reporting on their work and requesting for more copies of the paper to be sent to soldiers. A chaplain reports the revival work in their camp during a quiet...
GLC05959.39.26
17 June 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 34 (June 17, 1863)]
A letter to the editor discusses "Apparent Discrepencies in the Scriptures." In "A Soldier's Macedonian Cry," pastors are encouraged to leave their churches and go preach in the battlefield to soldiers. A letter by Chaplain with the 14th South...
GLC05959.39.27
24 June 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 35 (June 24, 1863)]
"Rev. A.E. Dickinson's Annual Report to the General Association of Virginia" discusses plans to send out further evangelists and take care of churches at home. "Army Correspondence" prints a lengthy letter by Chaplain 1st South Carolina Volunteers...
GLC05959.39.28
1 July 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 36 (July 1, 1863)]
"Growth in Grace," an essay spanning multiple issues, describes the influence and progress of grace. An article about "Foreign Missions" requests funds. A letter from Fort Johnston, James Island, South Carolina requests more copies of hte paper....
GLC05959.39.29
15 July 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 37 (July 15, 1863)]
"We Plead for Our Soldiers" asks readers to support soldiers by sending bibles and papers. A discussion of "The Parable of the Tares" is included. In "Nomination," the editors publish their support for Dr. Boyce's seat in the Confederate Congress. A...
GLC05959.39.30
29 July 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 39 (July 29, 1863)]
An article titled "The Soldier's Trust" describes watching soldiers bid loved ones farewell on their way to battle. The author of a letter "To all S. C. Soldiers" promises to send the paper to any soldier who asks for one. Brief, didactic articles...
GLC05959.39.31
5 August 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 40 (August 5, 1863)]
"Domestic Mission Board -- Its Work and Responsibilities" lists four areas of importance as the cultivation of the domestic field, the army, The Indian Department, and Bible Distributions. A letter to the editor title "James the Least" examines the...
GLC05959.39.32
12 August 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (August 12, 1863)]
A "Letter from Gen. Johnston's Army" in Mississippi details the army's movements and the personal religious experiences of the writer. Reactions to the "Union of Columbia, Bethel, and Salem Associations" from the last issue. An article titled...
GLC05959.39.33
19 August 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 42 (August 19, 1863)]
An editorial titled "Thoughts" discusses the recent request by Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. A long obituary for "Col. Oliver Evans Edwards" gives a lengthy biography as a lawyer, legislative member, and heroism in war. An article...
GLC05959.39.34
16 September 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 46 (September 16, 1863)]
Page 1 contains several letters to the editor describing mournful wartime conditions on the front, including from McGowan's Brigade and the 5th South Carolina Cavalry amongst others. One from Isle Hope bemoans their loss of a minister and asks for...
GLC05959.39.35
23 September 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (September 23, 1863)]
"An Essay" describes the grand instrumentality of the Church and is continued in the following issue. A long letter from an army chaplain describes meeting with soldiers and preaching the gospel. An article titled "To all the Chaplains in the...
GLC05959.39.36
30 September 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (September 30, 1863)]
"An Essay" continues the previous issue's essay, promoting slavery as foundational to Christianity. A few letters to the editor on page 1 describe the condition of local Baptist denominations. An editorial describes the "Supply of Food" in the...
GLC05959.39.37
21 October 1863
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 3 (October 21, 1863)]
Brief treatises include "Pastoral Supervision," "The Vanity of Sin," "Hope," "How Sin Grows," "Discipline in the young," "Arguments Against Pride," and "Diphtheria." Notes to soldiers encourage repentance, prayer, peace, and friendship. A caricature...
GLC05959.39.38
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