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1884
"Union Commanders"
A composite photograph with individual images of Farragut, Sherman, Thomas, Meade, Lincoln, Grant, Hooker, Sheridan, Hancock arranged in a common setting to appear as if subjects all posed together.
GLC05135.143
20 February 1862
Van Brunt, G.J., 1801-?
to A. A. Harwood
Marked "Private." Sends a report on the CSS "Merrimac" to Captain Harwood, the Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, based on his examination of William West, a rigger who had been aboard the vessel and later "made his escape from Norfolk." Van Brunt...
GLC05331.02
June 4, 1821
Pinckney, Charles, 1757-1824
to Joseph Gales, Jr.
Written by Pinckney, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, as a Congressman from South Carolina to Gales, an editor of the National Intelligencer newspaper. Marked "Confidential." Sending along a copy of his speech against the prohibition of slavery in...
GLC00852
12 April 1793
Bridge, Edmund, 1739-1826
to Henry Jackson
This letter appears to have been forwarded by Jackson to Henry Knox, as Knox's handwriting is on the docket. This was written by Bridge as the Sheriff of Lincoln County in the District of Maine who was trying to sell some of the Waldo Patent to pay...
GLC02437.05870
22 April 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to [William Grier Maitland]
Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...
GLC03523.10.063
1859/12/06
Realf, Richard, fl. 1859
to Judge Duval
Offering a confession for his participation in the Canada Convention of 1858 and presenting himself for punishment in response to his actions. Also elaborating on the reasons for his participation.
In part: "Sir: I have the honor to announce to...
GLC07886
5 February 1776
Massachusetts Bay Council
[Appointment of Jedediah Southworth as Massachusetts militia captain]
Partially printed document signed by Perez Morton as deputy secretary of the council. Other signers include members of the Massachusetts Bay Council: W. Severs, W. Spooner, J. Palmero, John Taylor, Charles Chauncy, Moses Gill, John Whitcomb, Jedediah...
GLC01450.533
September 4, 1838
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Previously received one hundred copies of a pamphlet, sent by a Mr. Franklin. Only recently had time to revise it, and transmits his corrections. Notes that he will free frank the pamphlets, saving Mr. Franklin the trouble. The Executive Committee...
GLC01194
November 16, 1865
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to Moses Fowler Odell
Spinner, United States Treasurer, responds to a telegraph and a letter from Odell, a former United States Representative from New York. Laments the suicide of Preston King, stating: "While his heart was overflowing with human kindness toward all men...
GLC00669
18 April 1862 - 21 April 1862
Crocker, John Simpson, 1825-1890
to Harriette Crocker "Camp at Workwick [Warwick] Court House,"
Letter to his wife discussing camp life and military operations during the Peninsula campaign. Weather very hot, so he let the men break from drilling to rest. One thousand men constructing a military road. Relates a story of a rifle accidentally...
GLC02426.02
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