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1865/03/08
Armstrong, Halleck (fl. 1865)
to: Mary [Armstrong].
Reports various rumors about Sheridan's maneuvers. Also reports on nearby black uprising: "Our allies, the darkies, are evidently burning out their beloved Masters…"
GLC06734.10
19 March 1866
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
to Phillip Sheridan
Postwar troop adjustments: "Unless you think security demands the retention of some of the white volunteers muster the whole of them out as rapidly as possible. In the case of colored troops, muster out such of them as you think can be spared..."
GLC08148
1889
Blair, Lewis Harvie, 1834-1916
The prosperity of the south dependent upon the elevation of the Negro.
First edition inscribed, but not signed, by "the author" on free front endpaper. Inscription dated January 7, 1894. Published by Everett Waddey, Richmond, Virginia.
GLC08410
1794
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars
Zachary Grey, Ed.. With Hogarth's engravings. With index and errata. Bookplate of John Pollexfen Bastard on front pastedown.
GLC08411
17 February 1864
Confederate States of America. Congress
[Amendment for an act (Senate Bill, No. 109) authorizing the employment of free African Americans]
Increases compensation given to free African Americans for their employment. Authorizes the Secretary of War to employ 40,000 slaves instead of 20,000 for governmental service. Empowers the Secretary of War to impress 40,000 slaves if they will not...
GLC08417
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