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December 8, 1877
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to General C.J. Wright
Davis upholds the secessionist notion of the Union: "The word Union implies volition among the members...."
GLC00578
August 29, 1873
Early, Jubal Anderson, 1816-1894
to Raphael Semmes
Early, a former lieutenant general in the Confederate Army, writes to former Confederate admiral and brigadier general Raphael Semmes regarding correspondence with a German who has created a flying machine that could be used to bombard northern...
GLC00610
October 5, 1866
Foster, Lafayette Sabine, 1806-1880
to Mr. Wakeman
Foster, a U.S. senator from Connecticut, discusses his views on reconstruction with Wakeman, a lawyer. Foster says that he would restrict the right to vote to those with "capacity and virtue," but that it would be "arbitrary, unjust, and tyrannical...
GLC00544
1 November 1874
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
G. L. S.
Poem in memory of George Luther Stearns. This copy was written for his wife, Mary Stearns. Mounted on a piece of letter sized paper. The poem was first published in May 1867 in the "Atlantic Monthly."
GLC00546
March 24, 1867
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to Edwards Pierrepont
Stanton says he cannot help EP with collectorship. War Department stationery
GLC00871
November 13, 1868
re: Grant's cabinet, appointment & health, Stanton died the following year.
GLC00872
26 February 1868
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
[Document recognizing Alexis Robert as consul of the Pontifical States]
This document is signed by Andrew Johnson and countersigned by Seward. It gives the title of Consul to Alexis Robert, at New Orleans. Accompanied by a large white, paper seal.
GLC00893
March 15, 1868
Harris, Isham G. (Isham Green), 1818-1897
to Thomas C. Reynolds
Discusses his return to Tennessee after escaping to Mexico after the Civil War. Describes how he went to England to investigate the prospects of making a living there in the cotton industry. After a three year absence he realized "I should never be...
GLC00909
1871
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Democratic Vistas
First edition inscribed to Matthew Brady, the Civil War photographer. In this essay, Whitman discusses the theory of democracy and its possibilities in America after the Civil War. He criticizes America for its unrestrained wealth, materialism, and...
GLC00865
August 22, 1872
Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898
to William F. Smith
Writes to General Smith to discuss commercial opportunities for trade with Mexico. Mentions possible steam and rail connections. Comments on cattle raising opportunities. Closes by asking about President Grant's re-election prospects.
GLC00858
July 22, 1869
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Mattie Ould
Lee as matchmmaker. Custis Lee never married. Flattering letter to a beautiful woman, daughter of Judge Robert Ould, Confederate Prisoner Exchange agent.
GLC00860
October 1, 1866
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
to B. Rush Stoddard
Signs a letter with his title as "Brig. Genl. C.S.A. Prisoner of War on Parole," in compliance with Stoddard's request, possibly for an autograph.
GLC00805
November 3, 1869
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
to William O. Rogers
Expresses wishes for "the future welfare of our common country."
GLC00830
12 March 1868
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
to Henry Knox Craig
He comments on Andrew Johnson's pending impeachment trial Says, "It seems to me that it is a predetermination to get rid of Mr. Johnson…and the prospect that the Reconstruction Acts may be declared unconstitutional in the decision on the McCardle...
GLC02382.038
4 April 1871
Humphreys, Andrew Atkinson, 1810-1883
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Refers to an unspecified Board, possibly related to Army Engineers. States that the Board should "assume the proper position [of?] the Engineers as an Army Service as well as an Administration branch of the Service for that would be in accordance...
GLC02382.046
21 April 1868
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
to Henry M. Cist
Writes to Union General Thomas concerning the various meetings of the armies of the Union. Writes that he does not believe General William T. Sherman wanted to break down the Society of Army of the Cumberland by having all the armies meet in Chicago...
GLC02351
1875/06/15
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
to Thomas F. Pinckney
Comments on the present difficulties faced by engineers, but sees better times ahead. Says that Texas has "a big and a bright future, far more promising than any other southern State." Claims the state now needs more laborers to reorganize the...
GLC02359
16 August 1867
to dear General
Signs with the letter "H." Addressee is likely Hunt's father-in-law, Henry K. Craig. Hunt.discusses President Andrew Johnson's attempt to force the resignation of Secretary of War Edwin McMasters Stanton. Refers to newspaper editorials discussing...
GLC02382.034
4 October 1867
Hunt calls Emory Upton's book A New System of Infantry Tactics, Double and Single Rank a "botched application of a stolen principle." Hunt had been a member of a three-man board that revised field artillery drill and tactics, and published a revered...
GLC02382.035
circa February 7, 1868
Hunt discusses salmon he previously sent to Craig. Mentions Julia and Conway, his children. Discusses other family or mutual acquaintances. Year inferred from content. Signed as "H.J.H." Includes a pencil note on page 3. Letter was originally...
GLC02382.036
25 February 1868
Hunt reports that he sent papers to Craig the previous day addressed to General Schenck (possibly Robert Cumming Schenck, a Congressman from Ohio), and Wilson. Discusses whether or not the House of Representatives will vote to impeach President...
GLC02382.037
19 March 1868
to [Henry Knox Craig]
Comments on Johnson's impeachment and radical reconstruction. He has been involved with Schenck's bill. Says, "It looks to us here as if the P. [President] would stand a poor chance, that the case is prejudged on party grounds. I hope the evidence...
GLC02382.039
2 April 1868
He is working for pay for retired soldiers. Comments on the Supreme Court decision in the McCardle case and President Andrew Johnson's impeachment. Expresses strong feelings about the Republican party and Reconstruction, criticizing the unfair...
GLC02382.040
13 April 1868
Writes from Fort Sullivan. Asks if Craig received a copy of a play-bill he previously transmitted. Complains about the cold Eastport winter. Discusses the abrupt departure of Captain Wilson from Fort Sullivan. Discusses Wilson's actions, and...
GLC02382.041
29 April 1868
Writes about Captain Wilson, noting that he was an honest man who became involved in dishonest dealings regarding expenditures, etc. Cites his attempts to organize Wilson's ill-managed accounts "in the interest of those who have in good faith trusted...
GLC02382.042
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