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12 - 15 December 1795
Virginia
Proposed amendments to the US Constitution (with transmittal)
Accompanied by a transmittal document 1795/12/15. Swem, Virginia Imprints 7834. Evans 29798. Signed by H. Brooke and John Stewart.
GLC01075
March 24, 1864
Morgan, John Hunt, 1825-1864
to Jefferson Davis
Confederate General Morgan writes an eloquent letter to Davis to urge him to return him to his command. "My sense of duty compels me to leave Richmond in order to place myself at the head of the remnant of my Old Cavalry Brigade, diminished as it is...
GLC01076
October 12, 1862
Pegram, John, 1832-1865
to John Hunt Morgan
Pencil copy of Special Order Number 44. Orders both Colonels Morgan and Scott to cross the bridge over the Kentucky river along the "Bryantsville and Nicholasville pike," and then burn the bridge. Signed as General E. Kirby Smith's Chief of Staff.
GLC01077
April 30, 1864
Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864
to Henry T. Clark
Writes to North Carolina Governor Clark about the recent act passed by the Confederate Congress authorizing the exportation of cotton across enemy lines in exchange for supplies.
GLC01078
12 December 1861
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
[Signed endorsement, "J.D."]
Confederate President Jefferson Davis endorsement signed (with initials) on the top of the first page in pencil. "Sectry of Treasry - Has not this matter been attended to on a former letter? J.D." Written on a signed autograph letter from...
GLC01079
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