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31 March 1863
Combs, Leslie, 1793-1881
to Charles K. Gallup, esq.
Declares, "The Union as it was, in all its greatness & glory- not one state to be given up."
GLC02297.06
1776-1803
Barry, John, 1745-1803
[Certificate for distribution of naval prize money]
Signed as a captain in the navy. Blank document certifying that the bearer, aboard a ship under Barry's command, is entitled to a portion of the prize-money (from ships seized). Penciled in notes indicate the document's connection to the navy and...
GLC02297.07
20 October 1861
Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894
to Col. J. B. Finlay
Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania, writes to Finlay, who is organizing a regiment, then placing the regiment in the field under the command of another qualified officer. Recommends Colonel Samuel Morris Wickersham of Pittsburgh for the position....
GLC02297.08
1862/08/10
Eliot, S. F., fl. 1862
to Brigadier General John M. Brannan
Signed as Brigade Surgeon, 4th N.H. Vols. About health problems in his regiment.
GLC02297.09
6 October 1784
Clark, Abraham, 1726-1794
[Abraham Clark's account to Congress]
Submitted and signed by Clark, a Declaration of Independence signer, as a Continental Congressman from New Jersey. Formal account for service in Congress. Mentions that he attended Congress on: 15 November 1782-4 January 1783, 25 February 1783-25...
GLC02298
August 1857
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to unknown
Written after relinquishing the post of Secretary of War, defending himself against charges made by General John Wool. Davis asks that his correspondent publish his letters on the matter, in hopes of clearing his name. Davis also writes about the...
GLC02299
1802-1806
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
[Collection of 26 letters from William Ellery to his son, George Wanton Ellery. Decimalized.]
GLC02300
4 August 1802
to George Wanton Ellery
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island, to encourage him in his studies: "It is my highest wish that you should be so educated as to assist you in becoming a useful and honorable member of society; and if can give you...
GLC02300.01
16 January 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Is pleased to learn that the son of his friend, Mr. Bowen, boards with George. Advises him to be studious: "Now is your time to lay a foundation for future usefulness. Time...
GLC02300.02
25 January 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Admonishes his carelessness in exposing himself to poison sumac, and warns him to avoid poisons in the future: "I wish to see you a strong, vigorous boy, not a puny effeminate...
GLC02300.03
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