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27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
1 March 1863
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864)
to Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated 5 miles of Richmond, March 1, 1863. Pertains to furlough; the cost that enslaved people were being sold at in Richmond.
GLC00653.01.13
31 July 1863
to my dear parents
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA.
GLC00653.01.25
6 October 1863
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to my dear Ma
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible.
GLC00653.01.29
10 December 1864
Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 158 (December 10, 1864)]
Sherman's position, Lincoln's message to Congress, Abolition of slavery by Constitutional Amendment.
GLC05959.73.15
[1860 to 1870 ca.]
Alberger, William C
[Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]
Page contains:
Best, R. H. PD: Buffalo, New York, [Summons William Alberger for assistance in riot suppression]. 3 August 1863. 1 p. Best, the Buffalo sheriff, requires Lieutenant Colonel Alberger's presence on 5 August 1863 for prevention and...
GLC06628.04
22 January 1745
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Supplement to the Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 841 (January 22, 1745)]
Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
GLC06670.044.01
16 March 1863
Weeks, John F. (fl. 1860)
to Etta
Writes that he is on picket duty twice a week and that he was recently in Knoxville. Reports that contraband come into the lines every day to list for sugar. Also reports that the troops are currently engaged at Dandridge.
GLC06728.039
16 May 1863
to his sisters
Has been on picket duty for six days. Writes that "contraniggers" and deserters are coming in fast and wishes his father "had a couple pigs to call him massa." Reports that he has seen some friends. Mentions "Hooker's -----" and explains that the...
GLC06728.046
17 May 1863
to his parents
Writes that he has little duty to do except for picket duty. Comments on Hooker and states " I think I can see Hooker dying the same death as did Burnside and Little Mac." Discusses the Missouri compromise and abolition. Accuses his father of...
GLC06728.047
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