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December 26, 1866
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to James W. Wall
Attacking Radical Republicans, whom he sees as self-destructive. Also discusses strengthening the Democrats in New Jersey
GLC00576
February 21, 1867
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Ann Chase
Lieutenant General Sherman replies to a letter from Chase, wife of Franklin Chase, United States Consul in Tampico, Mexico. States that his "connexion with Mr. Campbell's mission is not generally understood," possibly referring to President Andrew...
GLC00577
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
29 March 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Authorization to the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to the pardon of Milo Thornton for counterfeiting coins].
In Ohio, Thornton had been convicted in 1859 and sentenced to the Ohio State Penitentiary for ten years. According to D. R. Kinsell, his physician, his health was quickly failing and he would soon become a lunatic if not released. The release was...
GLC00613
August 4, 1863
Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876
to Alfred Pleasanton
Custer writes to his commanding officer to report that he has complied with his orders to send 800-1000 men. Notes that this will leave him in command of two batteries of Horse Artillery without support. Explains that he would rather see those two...
GLC00614
25 April 1862
Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
[General Ruggles' official report on the Battle of Shiloh]
Very detailed report on the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on 6-7 April 1862, addressed to Major George G. Garner. Confederate General Ruggles commanded Ruggles Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Mississippi at the battle. Retained copy.
GLC00617.01
February 7, 1778
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to Henry Knox
Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts, writes from York, where the Continental Congress was convening. Dismisses rumors of a possible plot to undermine Washington's authority, but...
GLC00619
March 31, 1862
to Edwin L. Baker
Acknowledges receipt of his note delivered by Edwin's brother John. Refuses to let "Joe" [Joseph Baker] transfer to a higher position within the army and resign his present post because of the precedent it might set among the servicemen. "The...
GLC00622
2 October 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Commission of David Farragut as a captain in the U.S. Navy]
Partially-printed document on vellum signed by President Franklin Pierce and countersigned by James C. Dobbin as Secretary of the Navy. Note on margin signed by J.B. Hardin: "Registered No. Four - the lowest number of the same date takes rank."...
GLC00626
1880
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies
Inscribed: "Lewis E. Harvie Esqe. from his friend Joseph Eggleston Johnston." The book was compiled by Robert N. Scott under the direction of the Secretary of War, with authorship attributed to the United States War Department. Published by the...
GLC00628
December 20, 1901
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to F. Marion Crawford
Theodore Roosevelt declines to intervene in pardon application. He writes that he does not ask for pardons unless he is personally familiar with the case and would not want to impose on NY Gov. Odell due to awkwardness.
GLC00629
2/5/1864
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
[Address delivered to the Putnam Phalanx in praise of volunteer militia]
Welcomes the Putnam Phalanx, from Hartford, Connecticut, to Boston. Offers words of praise regarding volunteer militia groups, discussing their historical significance and the involvement of George Washington and John Adams in implementing the...
GLC00633.01
3/14/1864
[Copy of a speech delivered to the Putnam Phalanx]
Transmits the manuscript (GLC00633.02) of a speech formerly delivered to the Putnam Phalanx (referred to as the Warren Phalanx) for presentation at a Soldiers' Sanitary Fair scheduled to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Informs Perley, Chairman of the...
GLC00633.02
May 16, 1861
to Charles H. Russell
Regarding raising 14 regiments, reinforcing Ft. Monroe. Marked "Private."
GLC00635
April 18, 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Samuel J. Kirkwood
Writes to Secretary of the Interior Kirkwood to introduce Dr. Mark Hopkins, of Williamstown, Massachusetts, who "has been appointed by a number of the churches to represent their Indian affairs." Asks that Hopkins be interviewed. Indicates that...
GLC00637
19 October 1861
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
[Notice of suspension of habeas corpus in Boston to Justin Dimick].
Scott quotes an Abraham Lincoln document suspending the writ of habeas corpus, countersigned by William H. Seward. Scott empowers Brevet Colonel Dimick to do the same in Boston. Also signed by Assistant Adjutant General E.D. Townsend.
GLC00638
May 27, 1820
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to James Madison
re: sending Journals of Constitutional Convention Written at the Department of State.
GLC00639.03
March 3, 1837
To the Inhabitants of the 12th Congressional District of Massachusetts
Discusses the attempts to censure Adams' conduct through the "Gag Rule," the machinations of House Speaker Polk, and attempts to expel Adams.
GLC00639.05
April 24, 1781
Balfour, Nisbet, 1743-1823
to John Saunders
Written by Scottish officer Colonel Balfour as commandant of Charlestown, South Carolina to Captain Saunders, a Loyalist, as commandant of Georgetown, South Carolina. Written in numeric code. Cypher included in collateral file. Says: "You wil inform...
GLC00609
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
September 30, 1846
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Thomas S. Jesup
Transmitting a summary statement and muster roll of non-commissioned officers and privates from the 4th Regiment.
GLC00611
1861
Hoyer & Ludwig, fl. 1860
New map of Virginia
Folding map with Jackson's (Stonewall) signature "T.J. Jackson" on the inside of what was once the outer wrapper/binding. Insets of Harpers Ferry and Norfolk Harbor. The map was printed by J.W. Randolph, drawn and colored by Husted & Nenning, and...
GLC00612.01
December 4, 1864
Trimble, Isaac Ridgeway, 1802-1888
to Octavia Trimble
Trimble, a Confederate prisoner of war held in Boston, writes a poetic letter to his wife about captivity and his longing for home. "You may think I am sincere if you reflect a moment that I am not free like you 'to wander at will among the woods, &...
GLC00615
1862, 1878
[Collection of documents related to Daniel Ruggles experience at the Battle of Shiloh] [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC00617
1878
[Defense of conduct at the Battle of Shiloh]
A report on the Battle of Shiloh defending his conduct against claims made in a biography of A.S. Johnston by Johnston's half-brother William Preston Johnston, entitled: The life of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston, embracing his services in the armies of...
GLC00617.02
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