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1861/04/19
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Gov. John Letcher re: asking Virginia to join CSA and sending Stephens
Signed as President of the Confederacy. Also sending Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens to negotiate alliance.
GLC02285
4 March 1858
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to William P. Fessenden
Praises a speech of Fessenden and mentions that in order for the Republicans to win the election in 1860, they will need to keep together on their own principles. Comments on the opinions of Stephen Douglas, "The Douglas notion of a popular...
GLC02286
13 December 1859
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
to unknown
Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.
GLC02287
1781/06/16
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Elbridge Gerry re: neutrality, French alliance, and his anti-British feelings
Written as U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. The first part recommends the bearer, Mr. Le Roy, desirous of commercial connections in America. Adams deprecates the idea of armed neutrality and concludes: "you must not entertain the most distant Idea...
GLC02292
1785/07/06
to Elbridge Gerry re: frustrations and doubts on British commercial treaty
Written as U.S. Minister to Great Britain after formally presenting his credentials to George III. Enclosing letters (not included) "sent to Mr. Jay in Cypher." America had been flooded with British imports after the Revolution, but Congress was...
GLC02293
23 October 1815
to William Stephens Smith
Thanks him for his letter, which included a letter from William Cobbett to Niles. He loves clergymen "because they are often sociable and sensible men," but "the priesthood seems to have something militant and belligerent in its nature." Remarks...
GLC02295
30 September 1791
Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811
to John E. Howard
Writes to the governor of Maryland to formally accept the appointment of chief judge of the Supreme Court. States he will come to Annapolis on Monday.
GLC02296
28 August 1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to Wesley Meritt
Union General Sheridan, Commander of the Middle Military Division and Army of the Shenendoah, writes to Merritt, Commander of the 1st Division Cavalry Corps. States that General William Woods Averell informed him through a scout that Martinsburg...
GLC02297.01
6 April 1860
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to Messrs. Bond & Lear
Meade signs as Captain of Topographical Engineers. Discussing telescopes, writes: "I...am aware that in increasing the field, other things remaining the same, we lose power. I have no doubt the glass you are now having made will be satisfactory in...
GLC02297.02
February 28, 1865
Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882
to Hollen Richardson
Marked confidential. Writes to Colonel Richardson as Major General. Warren, with General George Meade's agreement, feels that the drilling required to undertake a secret plan suggested by Richardson will arouse the suspicion of the enemy. On...
GLC02297.03
18 February 1865
Richardson, Hollon, 1835-1916
to Gouverneur K. Warren
Contains two letters, both copied by James Preston. Page one contains a copy of a letter from Richardson to General Warren dated 18 February 1865. Original created near Petersburg, Virginia. Discusses attacking Petersburg: "I am satisfied in my...
GLC02297.04
22 December 1863
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
to Charles A. Heckman
Secretarial letter written and signed for Butler by R. C. Davis. Writes to Brigadier General Heckman, commanding forces at Newport News, Virginia. Encloses orders for Captain Belger's Rhode Island battery to report to Point Lookout, Maryland for...
GLC02297.05
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
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
26 March 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks George for admonishing him for forgetting to date his last letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors, and instructs him how to fold and seal letters properly....
GLC02300.04
2 May 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Corrects his spelling and grammar errors. Encloses with this letter a pair of socks from Nancy. George is to bring his clothes when he visits, and...
GLC02300.05
16 June 1803
Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Mentions Dr. Pearson, a professor at Harvard College, who visited Wickford. Uses George's fishing mishap, a dogfish snapping his line, as a metaphor to teach a lesson about dog...
GLC02300.06
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