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1789/05/08
Osborne, Henry, fl. 1789
to Georgia State Council re: money for supplies during treaty negotiation
Signed with his initials. A first draft of a letter showing extensive revisions.
GLC01878.03
1 July 1864
Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894
to G.G. Grattan
General Colquitt writes from near Petersburg, Virginia to Captain Grattan, a wounded soldier at Richmond, Virginia. Praises Grattan's qualities as a soldier, relates that others speak highly of Grattan. Expresses his wish that Grattan should not...
GLC01879.01
4 November 1864
Palfrey, Edward A., fl. 1864
[Special Orders No. 263: Assigning Capt. G.G. Grattan to Alfred H. Colquitt's Brigade]
Signed as assistant adjutant general. Special Orders no. 263, by command of the secretary of war and approved "through Genl R. E. Lee." Partially printed document on Special Orders form. Indicates Confederate Captain Grattan was an Assistant...
GLC01879.02
26 May 1863
Moore, Samuel P., 1812-1889
to "Sister"
The Confederate Surgeon General agrees to show the "sister's" friend around and pledges not to mention a word to him about her "Richmond scrapes." Discusses how bored he is there and his desire to get transferred to the staff of a general. Adds a...
GLC01880
1866
Carte de visite in civilian dress (bust), signed on image
Carte-de-visite of Mosby in civilian clothes. With manuscript name on verso, scratched out. Signed on image
GLC01881
1863/11/16
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Mrs. Grace Stevens
Mrs. Stevens's husband had been lost aboard the C.S.S. Ram. A very gracious letter.
GLC01882
12 July 1862
Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864
to Earl Van Dorn
Confederate General Polk writes to Confederate General Van Dorn to discuss Captain R.A. Stewart's record of service and recommend him for a promotion. Also discusses the request of some Louisiana parishes to raise artillery reinforcements for...
GLC01883
1864
Sears, Edward H., fl. 1861-1886
[Libby prison autograph album with sketches of Union prisoners of war]
Signed by U. S. Navy Lieutenant Sears "with his mark". Hand drawn titlepage and watercolor drawings of Libby Prison and Castle Thunder. Also contains a sketch of a prisoner of war titled "Prison scene" with the quote, "Gentlemen, I wish to God I...
GLC01885
18 February 1862
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
[Declaration to citizens of Roanoke Island to renew allegiance to Union]
Historically significant proclamation to the citizens of Roanoke Island, typifying the moderate approach to warfare of Ambrose Burnside, his patron George B. McClellan, and Northern Democrats. Promises not to "interfere with your laws...
GLC01886
7 December 1863
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Eli Long
Writes to Colonel Long (later General) ordering him to mount his cavalry to raid and capture a Confederate train that passed into the mountains toward Georgia. Advises him to, "Take all the horses, mules and animals that you can from citizens and...
GLC01887
15 November 1864-21 December 1864
Harris, Rodney E., fl. 1862-1865
Maps Showing the Campaign of the 20th Corps from Atlanta to Savannah with the Dates
Disbound booklet of ten chronological watercolor maps documenting the towns and cities General William T. Sherman passed through on his march to the sea, from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. At the end is a large manuscript account of the march...
GLC01888
1865/02/11
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to William Hoffman re: expressing gratitude for Lincoln's approval of parole
Hoffman was Commissary General of Prisoners. Scott also thanks him and asks that a letter be fordwarded to his nephew. The younger Scott came from Bellfield, Va.
GLC01889.02
1865/02/13
to William Hoffman re: requesting safe passage for Scott's nephew
GLC01889.03
1865/02/16
to William Hoffman re: thanking him for his help
Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."
GLC01889.04
10 December 1777
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
to Thomas Johnson
Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he...
GLC01890
1780/07/24
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay
Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.
GLC01891
22 December 1843
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to J.F.H. Claiborne
Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, " ... Tennessee cannot long continue...
GLC01892
1848/02/14
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Mr. Capen re: statistics of Texas at the time of annexation
Responding to Capen's request for additional statistics concerning Texas, for a publishing venture. Tyler directs him to published information.
GLC01893
1780
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons....
First edition printed by John Almon, with 1 folding engraved map and 6 plans printed by William Faden. 4t0: A-M4, N2, O-S4 *S4 T-SC4 ($2 signed - C2, N2, 2C2; D2 misprinted "D3").
GLC01894
1832/12/10
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Proclamation, by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.
Attacks South Carolina's plans of nullification, warns that "disunion by armed force is treason," and threatens harsh punishment. In 1832, South Carolina claimed that it had the right as a state to nullify federal law, in particular the federal...
GLC01895
1856-1900
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works [decimalized .001-.206]
Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia...
GLC01896
1811/02/10
Woodlief, Peter, fl. 1810-1811
to Hannah Woodlief
Informs Hannah of his return along with her sister to Petersburg in the middle of March. Goes on to plan a convenient time for her to come with her aunt and cousins to stay with him there during "the autumnal months."
GLC01896.001
1812/04/05
Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812
to Anne Woodlief
Arrived in Norfolk after an uncomfortable, dull and lonely trip from Petersburg, meeting "Capt Con" and his family [all in good health] to deliver a letter to "Miss Harriet", planned meeting with Anne's father in Petersburg, happiness and...
GLC01896.002
1812/09/08
to Nancy Jeffery
Writing his wife about her inability to send letters, enclosing articles she asked for and knitting needles, good health of all friends and relations, arrival of militia and their poor health, capture of British frigate "Guerriere" by the USS...
GLC01896.003
1813/07/27
to Dr. Richard Jeffery
Requesting Jeffery and Hannah to come up and visit him as soon as conveniently possible. Discusses the logistics of the trip including places to stay along the way and people willing to provide transportation.
GLC01896.004
15 November 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Hodgdon
Written by Secretary of War Henry Knox to Deputy in Charge of Quartermaster Accounts in Philadelphia Samuel Hodgdon (1792-1794). Knox tells him he will arrange appropriations with Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.
GLC01897
1861-1862
Mortimer, Caleb C.E., 1835-1862
Collection of Caleb C.E. Mortimer, 3rd regiment, Massachusetts, artillery [Decimalized .01-.23]
Mortimer was Lieutenant in the 3rd Massachusetts Artillery, covering action in the Peninsula campaign, skirmishing, casualties, picket duty at Yorktown, Hanover and New Bridge. One letter from 1861 describes capture of the "Steam gun." Most letters...
GLC01898
7 November 1863
Long, Eli, 1837-1903
[Statement of the military service of Colonel Long]
Written when Long commanded the 2nd brigade, 2nd division of Cavalry, Army of the Cumberland. Documents Long's service, beginning with his graduation from the Kentucky Military Institute in 1855. Notes his pre-war service, and a post at Fort Riley...
GLC01901
29 June 1865
to Eugene B. Beaumont
Copy of part of the report on Battle of Selma given to private Henry Prince. A secretary's copy of the official Battle Report from the Battle of Selma, 2 April 1865, signed by Long. Prince is praised for distinguished service, exhibiting "coolness...
GLC01902
5 July 1863
Kelley, Benjamin Franklin, 1807-1891
to Eliakim P. Scammon
States that Union General Henry W. Halleck reported that the captured dispatches between Confederate President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee shows that there is no rebel force left between Lee's Army and Richmond, Virginia. Orders that...
GLC01903
20 October 1863
Fullerton, J. Quincy, fl. 1863
Spy report regarding reconnaissance against Confederate forces led by Confederate General Alfred Eugene Jackson (1807-1889), whom he refers to as "Mudwall." Describes his journey with 30 men of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry Volunteers across Virginia and...
GLC01904
17 January 1865
Foster, John Gray, 1823-1874
Rejoices in the news of General William T. Sherman's march to the sea and the capture of Fort Fischer. States that he thinks it is a good time to gather all their men together and instigate a "Union march." Instructs Scammon to "Select your point...
GLC01905
26 March 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
to Jacob Cox
Writes to General Cox in Charleston, Virginia to report that the enemy is in front of Raleigh and gives details of their locations and the number of men. States, "Lieut Col. Rutherford B. Hayes from this information thinks our force with that of...
GLC01906
16 July 1863
Recipient's copy of a telegram in the hand of the telegrapher on stationery of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Says that he asked Governor David Tod [of Ohio] to contact Scammon about sending two new regiments to protect the Kanawha Division. Asks if...
GLC01907
4 May 1865
Steele, Frederick, 1819-1868
General Orders no. 3
Signed official at bottom by Lieutenant Joseph Lyman, A.D.C. Orders that Federal troops are not to pillage homes and plantations since the hostilities of the Civil War have ended. Advises newly freed blacks to stay on their plantations with their...
GLC01908
18 September 1864
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
to Andrew Gregg Curtin
Butler writes to Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, from the field. Recommends John Cassels, Provost Marshal at Fort Monroe, for promotion to Major in the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment. Notes, "I take the liberty to do so, because it has been...
GLC01910
15 December 1863
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
[Approval of request for leave]
Hooker endorses an autograph letter signed on verso from Captain Samuel B. Sherer, of Company K, 15th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, to William H. Perkins, Assistant Adjutant General for the 11th and 12th Corps. Sherer applies for twenty five day...
GLC01911
8 January 1862
to Bishop Wittingham
Burnside, commander of the North Carolina Expeditionary Corps, writes, "...I was so occupied with my military duties that I was compelled to forego the pleasure of attending to my private correspondence; but I can assure it was and has been ever...
GLC01912
1862-1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Carte de visite of W.S. Roscrans]
Signed as William S. Rosecrans on mount as Major General. Published by E. & H. Anthony from a Brady negative.
GLC01914
J. Gurney & Son
[Carte de visite of Amrbose Burnside]
Signed on mount as Major General. Published by J. Gurney & Son. The image's edges have been cropped.
GLC01915
1863
[James A. Garfield]
Carte de visite of James A. Garfield. Signed on mount as Brig. Gen., Chief of Staff
GLC01916
29 April 1865
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to William T. Sherman
General Meade writes from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. A previous assessment indicates this letter, directed to "Genl Cmd'g," is written to General William T. Sherman. Marked "Personal" on docket. Meade declines to send the 3rd Cavalry...
GLC01918
8 September 1862
Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877
to unknown recipient
Addressed only to "Dear Sir" but probably written to Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon (based on similar material in the Gilder Lehrman Collection). Reports that the Confederates, 200,000 strong, are marching upon Cumberland Valley in...
GLC01919.01
[Four manuscripts on the Confederate Navy] [decimalized .01-.04]
Dated October 1864-December 1864.
GLC01920
7 October 1864
Collins, Napoleon, 1814-1875
to Lester A. Beardslee
Signed by Collins as the commander of the USS "Wachusett." Written to Lieutenant Commander Beardslee. Collins tells Beardslee to take command of the prize steamer "Florida," and proceed with the "Wachusett" to the nearest northern port. He is only to...
GLC01920.01
31 October 1864
Beardslee, Lester Anthony, 1836-1903
to Napoleon Collins
Copy of letter written by Lieutenant Commander Beardslee to Commander Collins. Beardslee's signature is in a clerical hand. Is disappointed to learn that Collins thinks poorly of his conduct while in charge of the captured Confederate ship "Florida."...
GLC01920.02
7 November 1864
Barclay, Charles J., fl. 1864
Written by Acting Ensign Barclay to Lieutenant Commander Beardslee. Both were serving on the recently captured ship "Florida." As requested, Barclay is submitting his version of events from the night of 29 October, which have caused accusations of...
GLC01920.03
1861
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
[Diary of Sergeant in 2nd Vermont Vols.]
Mentions first Bull Run.
GLC01921.01
4 August 1786
Washington, George, 1732-1799
[Certifying return of three runaway servant men from the Potomac Company]
Certificate signed by Samuel Love Jr. that John Dubell brought before him three "Runaway Servant men the property of the Potomack Company." Says they were brought from Anthony Baine's property, which he thinks is 28 or 30 miles away. Verso has note...
GLC01976
circa 1846
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of William F. Sterling, convicted of counterfeiting.
Sterling was convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Pardon framed with counterfeit coins and "fool's gold." One bust engraving of James K. Polk included as collateral.
GLC01980
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