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circa 1860s
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
[Coat button from General Semmes's uniform]
Brass coat button with eagle emblem. Complete with shank. Stamped on back, "Horstmann & Allien NY."
GLC00572.38
October 9, 1793
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
to Joshua Clayton
Marked "Circular" and possibly sent to each state. Encloses papers (not present) containing the speech of the late governor, John Hancock, and the proceedings of the legislature of Massachusetts. Resumes Hancock's argument against the Supreme Court...
GLC00575
December 26, 1866
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to James W. Wall
Attacking Radical Republicans, whom he sees as self-destructive. Also discusses strengthening the Democrats in New Jersey
GLC00576
February 21, 1867
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Ann Chase
Lieutenant General Sherman replies to a letter from Chase, wife of Franklin Chase, United States Consul in Tampico, Mexico. States that his "connexion with Mr. Campbell's mission is not generally understood," possibly referring to President Andrew...
GLC00577
29 March 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Authorization to the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to the pardon of Milo Thornton for counterfeiting coins].
In Ohio, Thornton had been convicted in 1859 and sentenced to the Ohio State Penitentiary for ten years. According to D. R. Kinsell, his physician, his health was quickly failing and he would soon become a lunatic if not released. The release was...
GLC00613
25 April 1862
Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
[General Ruggles' official report on the Battle of Shiloh]
Very detailed report on the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on 6-7 April 1862, addressed to Major George G. Garner. Confederate General Ruggles commanded Ruggles Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Mississippi at the battle. Retained copy.
GLC00617.01
February 7, 1778
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to Henry Knox
Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts, writes from York, where the Continental Congress was convening. Dismisses rumors of a possible plot to undermine Washington's authority, but...
GLC00619
March 31, 1862
to Edwin L. Baker
Acknowledges receipt of his note delivered by Edwin's brother John. Refuses to let "Joe" [Joseph Baker] transfer to a higher position within the army and resign his present post because of the precedent it might set among the servicemen. "The...
GLC00622
2 October 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Commission of David Farragut as a captain in the U.S. Navy]
Partially-printed document on vellum signed by President Franklin Pierce and countersigned by James C. Dobbin as Secretary of the Navy. Note on margin signed by J.B. Hardin: "Registered No. Four - the lowest number of the same date takes rank."...
GLC00626
1880
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies
Inscribed: "Lewis E. Harvie Esqe. from his friend Joseph Eggleston Johnston." The book was compiled by Robert N. Scott under the direction of the Secretary of War, with authorship attributed to the United States War Department. Published by the...
GLC00628
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