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18 August 1856
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to Robert G. White
Discusses upcoming elections, support of Fremont over Buchanan. Believes he can help Fremont win the election.
GLC05891.07
28 November 1856
Asks White to make sure that a State Legislator votes for him in his upcoming bid for the Senate. Cameron believes "With his vote, I can essentially be elected." Cameron was successfully elected to the Senate that year. Written at "Lochiel,"...
GLC05891.08
30 April 1854
Discusses politics, upcoming elections, and plans to use promises of political patronage to secure votes.
GLC05891.09
13 February 1863
Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]
The Magruder Fleet, France & America. A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a...
GLC05959.27.04
20 March 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]
Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union. An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes...
GLC05959.27.05
24 April 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 51 (April 24, 1863)]
Conscripting Negroes, Yankee Account of Attack on Charleston, Defeat of General Pegram. An editorial responds to the suspension of habeas corpus and the loss of personal liberty. Minutes from an important Democratic meeting in New York include...
GLC05959.27.06
26 June 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 8 (June 26, 1863)]
Details from Vicksburg, The Fall of Puebla, The Battle of Chanellorsville in England. The Confederate Treasurer sends out a circular about governmental payments and currency. An editorial expresses the idea that war is unending and true independence...
GLC05959.27.10
24 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 12 (July 24, 1863)]
Vice-President Stephens at Fortress Monroe, Great Riot in New York - Conscription Register, Raid on Wytheville.
An article describes a lightning incident. Several articles report war activity, and congressional election results are noted. A long...
GLC05959.27.12
31 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 13 (July 31, 1863)]
Stonewall Jackson's Name and Memory, Morgan in Trouble at Ohio River, The Third Days Fight at Gettysburg.
An article describes the last battle of Stonewall Jackson. Mr. Grissom remarks in the House of Commons on habeas corpus in the Confederacy. An...
GLC05959.27.13
6 August 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]
The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.
Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico...
GLC05959.27.14
20 August 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]
From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.
A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...
GLC05959.27.15
3 December 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 31 (December 3, 1863)]
Suffering of Soldiers in Bragg's Army, Chickamauga a Month After the Fight. An editorial deplores the practice of kidnapping free white men for conscription. A brief article describes the desolation of harvest and land near Richmond. Governor Vance...
GLC05959.27.18
10 May 1861
Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 19 (May 10, 1861)]
Proclamation by Governor Letcher of Virginia, Proclamation by John W. Ellist of North Carolina. This issue contains two war poems on the front page, with a short message about the spirit of liberty. An editorial pins God with certain sides of war...
GLC05959.29.01
14 May 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 20 (May 14, 1861)]
Conditions of Peace Required of the so-called Seceded States.
Reports from the past state legislature are printed. Ads request volunteers for the Salisbury Grays and the Engineers, artillery, infantry, and cavalry. An article provides advice to...
GLC05959.29.02
21 May 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 21 (May 21, 1861)]
General Lee to Take Control of Forces in Virginia, Schooner "Indiana" Seized, Attack Expected at Harper's Ferry, Arkansas Admitted to the Confederate States. Semi-Weekly
An editorial compares the Confederacy with the pre-Revolutionary Americans...
GLC05959.29.03
3 September 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 48 (September 3, 1861)]
The Confederate Tax Laws, Battles of Oak Hill and Mesilla. Semi-Weekly The Confederate tax law is printed here. A brief notice mentions the lack of American allegiance among Mormons in Utah. A letter to the editor describes circumstances in South...
GLC05959.29.04
20 September 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 53 (September 20, 1861)]
Governor Jackson Announces his Intentions of Moving the Capital to Lexington, General Lee Has Taken General Reynolds Prisoner, Article Concerning Parson Brownlow. The Stay Law, an act to change the jurisdiction of the courts and the rules of pleading...
GLC05959.29.05
24 September 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 54 (September 24, 1861)]
Letter from the Captain of the Sumter - R. Semmes. The first section of the Stay Law is reprinted here (see previous issue). An editorial responds to letters to the editor concerning the topic of discussion.
GLC05959.29.06
23 April 1863
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 61 (April 23, 1863)]
Contains an Act, approved by the Confederate Congress on April 11, 1863, concerning "Exemption of Certain Mail Contractors and Drivers of Mail Stages from Miitary Service, and Extension of Time for Receiving Proposals for Mail Service in the States...
GLC05959.09.176
18 February 1822
Dey, Anthony, 1777-1859
to Aaron Hobart
Circular letter from Anthony Dey sending a flax sample (not included) processed by "his new Machine," which would be on exhibit in Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.158
22 February 1822
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
Informs Hobart that he will "make the Communication attended to on Monday next," which has been delayed by several committees calling on him. Written from the General Post Office.
GLC06313.04.159
25 February 1822
In accordance with a resolution Hobart introduced and which had passed through Congress, Meigs, as Postmaster General, sent statements to the Speaker of the House and the Chairman on Post Offices & Post Roads. Sends Hobart a copy (not included)....
GLC06313.04.161
21 February 1864
Tittle, George A., fl. 1862-1864
to his sister
Tells her he is now steaming up the English Channel and that he will send this letter by the first port they land in, either Calais or Dover. Left the waters around Brest on 17 January to go to Cadiz in order to reprovision, get coal, and have the...
GLC02828.13
30 May 1864
Tells her he informed her that he would be home soon in his last letter, but he says that information was premature. Reports that on the day they were supposed to sail for Madeira, they received dispatches from the American minister to France, which...
GLC02828.16
24 September 1862
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
to his wife
Holding themselves in readiness, rumors on Burnside, McClellan. "We have just got news that the president has issued a proclamation freeing all the slaves on the first of January. It may be for the best but stil my hopes (if I had any) of a speedy...
GLC04558.044
13 January 1863
To his wife
Sending photograph to wife "one of the crossest sourest looking fellows imagineable." Regarding the war effort: "If they make any offensive movement here I dont know what it will be unless 'On to Richmond' and the General that undertakes that will...
GLC04558.062
20 February 1822
Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847
Seeks to have Hobart prevent the efforts of Zacheriah Eddy, "the worst kind of Federalist we have in this town," to get a money-losing post office in his neighborhood.
GLC06313.04.157
Watson, George, fl. 1822
Describes a visit to Massachusetts, a planned visit to Maine with the possibility of sleighing, and gives news of family and mutual friends.
GLC06313.04.160
26 February 1822
Seeks advice about his liability in a local matter in which he was bondsman for a tax collector. Asks about specific charges he might be liable for.
GLC06313.04.162
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Discusses the upcoming selection of candidates for state senate. Discusses the suggestion that Sampson's salary (as district Collector) be abolished and thanks Hobart for being against it. Comments on the bill (with the salary provision) and its...
GLC06313.04.163
22 November 1861
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes about the trouble he is having using the $5 bills sent from Connecticut and requests no more be sent. Complains about Annapolis calling it a "one horse town" and assures his sister that he will not lose his heart here because he "doubt(s)...
GLC03603.035
23 November 1861
Writes about the good condition of his tent and its ability to keep him dry. Encloses a certificate that Daly will need to travel to Annapolis. One of the five pages is written on back of a letter from Colonel Thomas.
GLC03603.036
3 January 1861
Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 260 (January 3, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. In response to an article in the "Chicago Tribune," front page has an article mockingly titled "New Orleans Ruined!-Cotton Doomed!" that says the city's markets will survive if New Yorkers eliminate tolls on Erie Canal...
GLC05960.02.02
4 January 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 261 (January 4, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Only has first 2 pages of a usual full 8 page issue. Front page article titled "No Compromise," rejects the compromise efforts of Henry Winter Davis in Washington. Article titled "The State Conventions," gives updates on...
GLC05960.02.03
25 February 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 305 (February 25, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Article on University of Louisiana. Description of the New Orleans celebration of George Washington's birthday takes up three quarters of the front page. Describes an "Imposing Military Display." Short item on arrival...
GLC05960.02.06
7 June 1864
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
to parents
Discusses the Baltimore convention and nomination of the next president. Requests newspaper announcing winner of nomination. Writes of skirmishes during and after Battle of Cold Harbor. Describes in detail the circumstances surrounding the deaths...
GLC03523.18.12
8 July 1864
Discusses George B. McClellan's oration at West Point. Describes Edwin M. Stanton's lack of respect towards McClellan, and Lincoln's efforts to "allow it to be so." Recounts fighting and near death experience during the Battle of Spotsylvania...
GLC03523.18.18
14 August 1864
Written from camp near Cedar Creek. Reports that extreme heat is causing deaths on marches, and that springs and brooks are dry. Prays for General Ulysses S. Grant's success in his campaign against Richmond, Virginia: "I want this war to close as...
GLC03523.18.22
1 September 1864
to mother
Discusses the nomination of George McClellan. Denounces the Copperheads and comments on the peace platform.
GLC03523.18.25
13 November 1864
Writes from camp near Newtown, Virginia. Discusses election results received in camp on the previous Tuesday. Says the 2nd Regiment gave General George McClellan & George H. Pendleton a majority of 32, but the brigade voted for Abraham Lincoln and...
GLC03523.18.31
8 January 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 264 (January 8, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Results of elections to State Convention from New Orleans. A full ticket of secessionists is to be sent. References to Mississippi state convention, military preparations in Mississippi - including a call for the...
GLC05960.02.05
27 February 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 307 (February 27, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Reference to the gathering of the Southern Congress, which formed a committee to deal with public lands and also dealt with the formation of the cabinet. Announcement of Henry J. Ellet of Mississippi as Postmaster-General...
GLC05960.02.07
1884
Slocum, Henry Warner, 1826-1894
Speech of Hon. H. W. Slocum of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday, January 18, 1884.
Representative Slocum discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. Declares, "I most earnestly implore the members of this House to try, if possible, to act on it free from political prejudice. There is no politics in it... I believe if...
GLC08445.04.02
Ray, George W. (George Washington), 1844-1925
Speech of Hon. George W. Ray, of New York, in the House of Representatives, Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, 1884.
Representative Ray discusses the court-martial of General Fitz-John Porter. In conclusion, writes "In the name of justice, for the honor of our country, and in behalf of the thousands of soldiers who appeal to us for justice to their old comrade in...
GLC08445.04.03
24 February 1864
Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 993 (February 24, 1864)]
The Victory in Florida Fully Conceded, The Attack on Whitmarsh, Address of Congress to people of Confederate States.
GLC05959.43.36
8 February 1865
Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 288 (February 8, 1865)]
End of the Peace Commission, Affairs in Mexico, Government of the State to the People of South Carolina.
GLC05959.43.45
24 December 1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 942 (December 24, 1863)]
The Report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
GLC05959.44.32
29 December 1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 945 (December 29, 1863)]
Latest from the U.S., Confederate, and European Congresses, Gen. J.E. Johnston Takes Command, Negro Revolt at Fort Jackson, One Hundred and Seventy-Second Day of the Siege of Charleston, Butler Requires all in Norfolk to take the Oath, Peace...
GLC05959.44.33
2 June 1864
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 077 (June 2, 1864)]
Sherman's Raid in Northern Georgia, Petitions Presented in English Parliament to Help End American War, Dispatch from Battle Ground, Near Mechanicsville, Meeting of the Confederate Congress, Lincoln's Bogus Proclamation (May 17, 1864).
GLC05959.44.35
30 January 1864
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (January 30, 1864)]
Proposition to hang Governor Johnson, Message of Governor Andrews of Massachusetts, General Grant on the conduct of war, Abolitionism in Arkansas, Abraham Lincoln & an undivided country, Assault on Knoxville, a rebel account.
GLC05959.50.06
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