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26 June 1854
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to Robert G. White
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics, elections for the United States Senate, and worries about the Whigs taking control of the state Legislature.
GLC05891.02
17 October 1854
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an upcoming election, which he believes he can win.
GLC05891.03
19 February 1855
Discusses local Pennsylvania politics and an election he hopes to win. Details the tactics of his enemies, and his plan to defeat them.
GLC05891.04
12 March 1855
Discusses a recent election he has just lost. Believes his opponents defeated him only because of dubious practices, hopes for another election, and believes he will prevail in the long run.
GLC05891.05
18 August 1856
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.
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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
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.
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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
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
1910
Lincoln Said Women Should Vote
Washington woman suffrage poster, featuring Abraham Lincoln's quote, "I go for all sharing the priviledges of government who assist in bearing its burdens, by no means excluding women."
GLC09103
24 December 1864
Commission for Captain Charles C. Morey.
Commission for Captain Charles C. Morey by J. Gregory Smith, "Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the State of Vermont."
GLC03523.18.63
26 February 1844
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
to R.R. Ward, Esq.
On residual actions of the R.I. Dorr Rebellion. "That some rascality is to be attempted toward R. I. can scarce be doubted, but in what shape, we have no means of judging save for Burke's Resolution or Petition presented last week..."
GLC09094
28 March 1854
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Phoebe Hathaway
Updating a fellow Abolitionist on his busy schedule. "It is too bad that I cannot come to Farmington on the first of April after that winsome little note of yesterday. But I cannot and cannot now, see any chance of visiting the kind of Domicile of...
GLC09097
13 March 1912
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to the Senate and the House
Inflation and the cost of living. "How far the system of cooperative organization which flourishes in various European countries may be adapted to our highly organized and individualistic social organization may perhaps only be determined by...
GLC09098
24 June 1861-16 April 1862
Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888
Collection of two items related to the Confederate President's House [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC09100
24 June 1861 - 8 July 1861
Letters referring to Contract for Rent of President's House.
Confederate Treasury Secretary Memminger, with William Cabell Rives of the Confederate Congress, to a Committee of the City of Richmond comprised of L.W. Glazebrook, N.B. Hill, and George K. Crutchfield. Correspondence leading to the creation of the...
GLC09100.01
6 June 1791
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
to Governor John Hancock
Regarding adjournment of the Massachusetts General Court. "...the Justices of the Court... will scarcely have time sufficient to recover from the fatigue, which they must necessarily undergo, in so long a Circuit, in the hottest season of the year,...
GLC09105
10 January 1834
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Charles J. Faulkner
Discusses divisions with Virginia, the South Carolina Nullification Crisis, and Andrew Jackson and the National Bank: "I have been called in the Enquirer 'the chief of Nullifiers' in Virginia--and yet I have not in 20 years changed my principles one...
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