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April 19, 1844
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
to Silas M. Stilwell
Encloses further respite of execution for David Babe, alias William Brown. Silas M. Stillwell was the U.S. Marshall at New York.
GLC01486
February 15, 1866
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Edwin M. Stanton
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain Brisbin informs Stanton, Secretary of War, of the battles he participated in during the Civil War. Relates in detail injuries he obtained and...
GLC01504.02.08
February 28, 1866
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to Andrew Johnson
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Cameron, former Secretary of War, and John Cerode request that President Johnson appoint Brisbin as a Colonel or Brigadier General in the regular army...
GLC01504.02.09
April 25, 1866
Burbridge, Stephen Gano, 1831-1894
to James S. Brisbin
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Major General Burbridge wishes to aid Brisbin in preserving his reputation following recent slander. Recounts Brisbin's meritorious service as...
GLC01504.02.13
August 12, 1851
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
to William M. Lowry
Written as Congressman. Marked "Private" at the top of first page. Johnson relates that he is powerless to stop Lowry from being removed from his position as postmaster in Greeneville, Tennessee: "So you may consider the die as being cast."...
GLC01516
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