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1862
Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863
[Collection of Miles W. Paul, H company, 131st regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry] [decimalized]
By a soldier in the 131st Pennsylvania regiment written to his wife Cecilia Paul.
GLC03058
1861-1862
Brown, James H., fl. 1861-1862
[Collection of James H. Brown, A company, 3rd regiment, Alabama, volunteer infantry] [decimalized]
Letters written to Miss Brown by a soldier in the 3rd Alabama. One letter describes the Battle of Monitor and Merrimack (the Battle of Hampton Roads). Includes 4 letters and 4 envelopes.
GLC03060
1861-1863
Holt, Talbert, fl. 1861-1863
[Collection of Talbert H. Holt, D company, 2nd regiment, Alabama, infantry] [decimalized]
Collection includes 4 letters written from Talbert H. Holt to his wife, Carrie Holt. Holt mostly discusses his service and his family. Some fighting is briefly mentioned.
GLC03061
13 May 1863
Wortham, George, fl. 1823-1883
to James S. Wortham
Writes to his father regarding activities of his regiment, his request for a furlough, and possible promotion. Says his regiment recently destroyed a railroad bridge. Their current encampment is "indeed a picture of desolation"; he hopes they will be...
GLC03064
10 August 1863
Dargan, Edmund Strother, 1805-1879
probably to Jefferson Davis
States that there is strong public opposition to General John C. Pemberton. Informs Davis that both Pemberton's own troops and the citizens of Alabama and Mississippi have turned against Pemberton, following his recent surrender at Vicksburg....
GLC03065
1795/09/03
Perkins, James, fl. 1795
to: Tobias Lear
Introduction for Dr. May, who is moving to Washington. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.039
1795/12/02
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Tobias Lear re: recommending a man to work on canal locks
President Washington recommends an Englishman named Myers, whom he had interviewed.
GLC02794.040
1795/12/14
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Tobias Lear.
Survey of the Shenandoah River for an arsenal site written as Secretary of State. This item is adhered to GLC02794.027.
GLC02794.041
1796/11/16
to Tobias Lear re: misplaced Bank shares, Washington Custis' dislike of school
Written while serving as President. Apologizes for misplacing Bank of Columbia certificates, which he has found. Mentions business of Mr. [William?] Dandridge, and Washington Custis' difficulties adjusting to Princeton College. "Maria" is Anna...
GLC02794.042
1800/07/24
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
to David Humphreys re: thanks for condolences, Washington family news
Written on behalf of Martha Washington: "she has a grateful heart for these tributes of respect & veneration paid to the memory of her dear deceased husband." Also gives news of the Washington family, especially marriages of George Washington's...
GLC02794.043
1800/11/11
Washington, Martha, 1731-1801
to Mrs. Mary S. Lear re: Tobias Lear's health and illnesses in family and slaves
Mary Lear was Tobias Lear's mother. Contains much news of the Mount Vernon estate. "[A]ll my family whites, and Blacks, have been very sick, many of them very ill. -- Thank god they have all recovered again and I was so fortunate as not loose [sic]...
GLC02794.044
1801/08/01
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Circular to Consuls and Commercial Agents of the U.S. from Dept. of State
re: Certification of foreign ships bought by American citizens, and setting protocol for overseas trade.
GLC02794.047
1802/06/09
Dodge, Amite, fl. 1802
to Tobias Lear re: rumors of a covert deal for gun powder
Dodge expresses concern that Americans were making covert deals for powder. "[A] letter has been intercepted from [illegible] to some of his friends here in which he says, By all means comply with the agreemt. with the Americans for Powder . . ....
GLC02794.049
1803/04
Circular to the Consuls &c. of the United States from Dept. of State
Transmitting an act of Congress for the protection of seamen and concerning compliance with the act.
GLC02794.050
1803/07/14
to Tobias Lear re: instructions for relations with the Dey of Algiers
Written as Secretary of State to Lear, who was serving as American Consul General at Algiers. Madison's letter of instruction concerns paying the annual tribute to Algiers, handling forged American passports, etc. A postscript adds: "the universal...
GLC02794.052
1803/07/19
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
To: Bey of Tunis.
Copy of letter announcing appointment of Lear as Consul, with clerical countersignature of James Madison. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.053
1805/06/04
Copy of treaty of peace and amity between the United States and Tripoli
In a clerk's hand with copy signatures of Tobias Lear and the various Tripolitan leaders involved in the treaty.
GLC02794.070
GLC02794.071
1805/07/12
Circular to the consuls and commercial agents of the United States
Printed circular discontinues the issuing of certificates for foreign ships bought by American citizens. Refers to GLC 2794.047.
GLC02794.073
1805/08/17
Thornton, William, fl. 1805-1806
to Tobias Lear re: praise for sending grain to relieve hunger in Algiers
Thornton praises Lear: "I cannot express the satisfaction I feel at the worthy Act you have done in sending Grain to Algiers when they were in destress [sic], & when it would have made you a very large Fortune you have done it on the part of...
GLC02794.094
1806/06/29
On the choice of a horse
Detailed instructions regarding buying and shipping horses. Bound by a pink ribbon. Dr. Thornton, who treated Lear as a patient, was also a prominent architect and inventor.
GLC02794.103
1806/06/30
to Thomas Triplett re: enclosing drawing of horse to be shown to Tobias Lear
"I herewith enclose the Drawing of a Horse, which I request the favour of you to shew to my worthy Friend Colonel Lear . . . ." Lear was a patient of Dr. Thornton.
GLC02794.104
1808/05/24
Smith, Robert, fl. 1808
to William Barker re: pension payment to Sidi Ahmet Caramanli
Written as U.S. Secretary of the Navy. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #2 in bound volume.)
GLC02794.119
1801/01/27
[in French]
Address on wrapper. The two leaves are not conjugate.
GLC02794.046
1801/09
Docketed: Documents relating to a negotiation with the Bashaw of Tripoli.
GLC02794.048
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