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13 August 1872
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Van Kennedy].
GLC02110
19 January 1844
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
to John C. Spencer
States that the lead pipe delivered by F.O. J. Smith, the contractors with Mr. Tatham and his brothers, is defective. Describes the main problem, "I find it defective in many points but particularly in the destructive effect that has been produced...
GLC02112
15 March 1844
Answers Spencer's questions about matters involving telegraphic conductors. Gives information on who will supply the pipe, pricing and payment, and delivery of it. States that he first found out about the deficiencies of the pipe on 6 December 1843...
GLC02113
27 April 1864
Tate, Jeremiah M., fl. 1829-1877
to his mother
The first page is overwritten. Mentions various engagements with Yankees including the Battle of Plymouth, North Carolina.
GLC02082.53
7 June 1864
to his sister
Written in pencil. Provides more information on the Wilderness Campaign and reports heavy losses in own company.
GLC02082.55
4 September 1864
to Mary
The letter is written faintly in pencil on foxed paper. The third page is written in his code. Mentions still being on hospital duty.
GLC02082.57
19 November 1864
Written in pencil on a large legal sheet. Provides news about skirmishing. Mentions boys suffering from sore feet.
GLC02082.59
24 December 1864
Written in pencil. Mentions leaving the Shenandoah Valley on 14 December. Discusses the cold weather.
GLC02082.60
20 January 1865
Written in pencil. Mentions that little mail has arrived from Alabama since Sherman captured that city.
GLC02082.62
9 April 1865
[Appomattox ink well]
Small, ceramic, bell-shaped, brown bottle, glazed, with cork. Label affixed to the bottom, inscribed by Hempstead Washburne: "This is the ink bottle used in signing the Treaty [underscored] at Appomattox by Gen. Lee & Gen. Grant. It was presented...
GLC02084.02
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