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20 June 1863
Tillotson, George W. (fl. 1830-1918)
To his wife
Trying to comfort his wife, who was depressed by the death of a relation (Lucy who had died a year earlier). Expects marching orders soon.
GLC04558.100
20 September 1863
Tillotson, Edwin (fl. 1861-1898)
To George Tillotson
Enclosed with GLC04558.122.01. Written by George Tillotson's sister Mary and her husband Edwin. Mary writes of her hard work and says Nelly [Nelson] was taken prisoner. Edwin's letter (beginning on p.2) complains of poor health (consumption) and...
GLC04558.122.02
28 November 1863
Various news; says he approves of a monument for daughter Lucy (deceased). With postscript "No News."
GLC04558.125
21 December 1886
Black, John (fl. 1865-1898)
Pension record for George Tillotson
Describes his disabilty as typhoid fever resulting in swelling limbs.
GLC04558.201
1 January 1865- 11 August 1865
Kessler, Thomas J. (fl. 1843-1868)
[Diary of a soldier 2nd Brigade Band, 1st Division, 9th Army Corps, during Petersburg Campaign]
States that his band played out the old year and in the new 1 January. 2 January, mentions "Rebs threw a shell at us while playing the Star-spangled Banner at Div Hd. Qrs shelling continued for some time afterwards. Notes that his band performs and...
GLC04562
1861
Gottshall, Samuel G. (1841-1902)
[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]
An unbound manuscript signed. Entries run from 11 July to 31 December. Throughout the diary, Gottshall describes his march through Baltimore, Maryland, his arrival in Washington D.C. following the Second Bull Run, soldiering, camp life, and...
GLC04564.01
1864
[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall] [Incomplete]
Leather bound manuscript signed. First entry is not logged down until 18 February 1864. On 25 March, he reports that General Ulysses Grant is visiting. Reports on the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Reports of heavy fighting from May...
GLC04564.05
12 December 1781
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Moses Rawlings re: moving British POW's to Lancaster & Philadelphia
Washington also mentions allowing foreigners to stay in frontier towns.
GLC04566
1804
Derbigny, P. (Pierre) (1767-1829)
Memorial presented by the inhabitants of Louisiana to the Congress of the United States, in Senate and House of Representatives convened. Translated from the French...
(title continues)... Sole copy acknowledged to be conformable to the original. Famous pamphlet expressing the grievances of French settlers in Louisiana after annexation by the United States. "Henry" written on first page. Derbigny signs last page...
GLC04571
2 November 1871
Rowan, Stephen Clegg (1805-1890)
to William Lewis Maury
Attests to Maury's character as an officer and as a gentleman. Rowan writes as commander of U.S.N. Flag Ship Congress. A U.S. vice admiral, Rowan served the Union during the Civil War. Post-war, he was commandant of the Norfolk and New York Navy...
GLC04572.33
2 December 1871
Davis, Edward T. (fl. 1850-1863)
to R. H. Maury
United States Navy Paymaster General Davis recommends William Lewis Maury to superintend the James River project.
GLC04572.35
Reynolds, William (1815-1879)
Attests to Maury's character and professional qualities. Reynolds signs as Commodore United States Navy; he eventually reached the rank of rear admiral.
GLC04572.36
As requested, he recommended William to R. H. Maury to superintend the James River project. Hopes that William will visit Washington.
GLC04572.37
1 March 1876
Cox, Samuel Sullivan (1824-1889)
Writes that one of two bills he introduced (to relieve the disabilities imposed by the 14th Amendment) passed. The bill to relieve Judge Hawkins of Florida passed, and the bill to relieve Maury should pass tomorrow. Cox was a U.S. Congressman from...
GLC04572.39
4 March 1876
[U. S. House of Representatives bill]
Printed copy of a U. S. House of Representatives bill introduced by Cox to "remove the political disabilities of William L. Maury... that all legal and political disabilities imposed by the fourteenth amendment of the constitution of the United...
GLC04572.40
18 May 1876
Kernan, Francis (1816-1892)
to Samuel Sullivan Cox
The bill for the relief of William L. Maury passed the Senate yesterday. Encloses (not included) a copy of the bill as it passed the Senate, striking the phrase "legal and. . . ." Undated note from Cox responds that he will make sure the House...
GLC04572.41
16 July 1878
Porter, David Dixon (1813-1891)
Includes a letter for Maury to forward to the Collector (of Customs in New York). Failed to get the endorsement of any cabinet members because they are too busy, and presumes that if they knew the vacancy existed they would want to fill it with their...
GLC04572.46
circa 1860-1870
Men of Mark Publishing Co.
[Portrait of John William Flinn]
Engraving of John William Flinn, noted as published by Men of Mark Publishing Co. located in Washington D.C.
GLC04573.14
5 February 1849
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to unknown
Obliges recipient's request to be introduced to Colonel Fremont and General Smith if he decides to travel to California. Assures him that the reports of abundant gold resources are true. Buchanan is unable to suggest the best route to California...
GLC04575
4 May 1882
Arthur, Chester A. (1829-1886)
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Fitz-John Porter].
GLC04576
3 January 1824
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Manuel Eyre
Informs Eyre that his appointment as Director of the Bank of the United States is being forwarded to the President of the Bank [Nicholas Biddle]. With Eyre's draft response at bottom where he asks Adams to thank the President of the Bank for the...
GLC04578
15 July 1861
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Appointment of Anson Burlingame as envoy extraordinary to China].
This document is an appointment of Anson Burlingame as envoy extraordinary to China by Abraham Lincoln. It is countersigned by Secretary of State William Seward. Accompanied by an impression stamp. Document is mounted, dimensions are 43.3 x 53.6 cm.
GLC04580
26 July 1939
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
to William F. Russell
Roosevelt congratulates Dean Russell of Teachers College, Columbia University, on the Congress on Education for Democracy being held there. Gives his thoughts on the importance of educating teachers about democracy.
GLC04581
20 December 1878
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Sarah Butler Woster
Regrets that he cannot part with his commissions and a letter signed by Abraham Lincoln stating that he and his children have agreed that they are too precious. Written on stationary of the Headquarters Army of the United States.
GLC04582
26 May 1866
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
Treaty between the United States of America and the Camanche and Kiowa Tribes of Indians.
Peace treaty between the United States government and Camanche and Kiowa Indians along the Arkansas River in Kansas. Lists the articles of agreement, the commissioners of the United States, and the chiefs and councilmen of the Native American...
GLC04588
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