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28 March 1862
Unknown
to Jule
He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.
GLC07205.020
28 December 1862
Stone, David L. (fl. 1861-)
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
22 June 1863
Gage, W.H. (fl. 1863-)
to Bro. Sherman
He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.
GLC07205.029
1861-1877
McNamara, James (fl. 1861-)
to Mr. Baker
In reference to the state aid he receives. It has been going to the wrong person and he has not received it.
GLC07205.063
3 January 1862
Celerk, B.D. (fl. 1861-)
to Aunt
He has been taking care of a lot of sick people. He thinks more will die of disease than of bullets. He also describes a funeral.
GLC07205.064
23 October 1861
Thompson, Frank .J. (fl. 1861-)
to Uncle Frye
In Boston they were presented with a flag by the Hon. R.C Winthrop. In New York they were invited to the 5th Avenue Hotel where they heard James G. Brady speak and were presented with another flag. They also passed through Philadelphia, Baltimore and...
GLC07205.080
26 July 1863
Stone, D.L.M. (fl. 1861-)
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
16 December 1854
Espy, James Pollard (1785-1860)
to Alexander Catlin Twining
A letter written by James Pollard Espy to Alexander Catlin Twining. Espy speaks about past and future experiments and the character of huricanes. This letter is written on blue paper. While the date written on the top of the first page of the letter...
GLC07242.02
no date
U. S. Patent Office
An envelope addressed to Alexander C. Twining in New Haven, Conneticut from the U.S. Patent Office in Washington, D.C. The envelope is unaccompanied by contents. 121.757 was written on the back of the envelope. Both bottom corners are torn as is the...
GLC07242.03
13 February 1873
Ferry, Orris Sanford (1823-1875)
to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining
A letter written by Senator Orris Sandford Ferry to Professor Alexander Catlin Twining. Senator Ferry writes to Twining about proposed amendments to a bill that will be put before the House of Representatives.
GLC07242.04
22 October 1943
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Lewis L. Strauss
Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Writes that it was helpful of Lewis to arrange the broadcasting of Hoover's speech over WOL, a talk radio station in Washington, D.C. On Herbert Hoover stationary and signed by Hoover.
GLC07366.03
1862
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson
to [Father]
GLC07687.005
4 January 1863
to Dear Parents
GLC07687.006
11 January 1863
GLC07687.007
19 January 1863
to Brother
GLC07687.008
27 January 1863
to Parents
GLC07687.009
1 February 1863
GLC07687.010
5 February 1863
to Pa
GLC07687.011
21 July 1863
GLC07687.039
5 January 1865
Voris, J. A.
to uncle
GLC07687.158
L. Towers & Co.
Speech of Hon. Andrew Jackson of Tennessee, on The Expulsion of Mr. Bright. Delivered in the Senate of the United States, Friday, January 31, 1862.
Includes letter from Jennie to Samuel Watson Van Nuys, n.d., penciled on verso of pamphlet.
GLC07687.181
7 February 1862
Cincinnati Gazette
[Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]
Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops...
GLC07687.182
3 July 1862
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
Their dramatic club performed, meanwhile they were given orders to march down to the wharf, unfortunately they were too late to meet Burnside and he heard they would sail to Washington.
GLC07705.077
6 September 1862
He embarked on the steamer Lousiana and arrived in the dock of Washington City where the men and women asked what regiment they were from. Upon replying Hawkins, they received a warm welcome.
GLC07705.098
25 October 1862
Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will...
GLC07705.107
24 February 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1862-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.
GLC07705.203
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
He informs him he has called on Orderly L. Huct and had a pleasant talk. He learned that Lt. Col. Kimball has a short stay in Washington.
GLC07705.252
25 September 1862
Wells (fl. 1861-1864)
His friend writes from the Hospital and asks to get a description list for him. He asks for several signatures
GLC07705.314
26 November 1863
Hazelton, C. B. (fl. 1861-1864)
He thinks he may go to Washington in a week or two, if not he will try to get to where Richard is. He is hoping they will have Charleston within the month.
GLC07705.377
10 December 1863
Knight, L. M. (fl. 1861-1864)
He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.
GLC07705.381
16 August 1919
Barnwell, C.H. (fl. 1919-)
[ receipt for Arthur L. Jackson]
A receipt for the final payment of the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond.
GLC07705.438
1863
Received Dec, 21st, 1863.
GLC07705.496
Received Dec. 13th, 1863.
GLC07705.499
No date visible.
GLC07705.508
18 January 1910
La Follette, Robert M. (fl. 1910-)
to Theodore Roosevelt
because a tract of land was conveyed to him, it is necessary that he make an appearance in order to protect the rights of the Indians.
GLC07733.02.2
21 January 1910
Field, Walter S. (fl. 1910-)
his deed of land must be protected so that the Kickapoo are not taken advantage of.
GLC07733.02.3
26 January 1910
Teller, H. M. (fl. 1910-)
reiterates need to protect the Indians' interests.
GLC07733.02.4
17 September 1787
U.S. Constitution
Printed for the Federal Committee by Claxton & Babcock at the Federal Printing Office, No. 47 State St., Albany, New York. Possibly intended for the use of delegates to New York's ratification convention which convened at Van Kleck's tavern in...
GLC07866
1865/01/30
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
To: Joseph Barnes.
Recommending a surgeon, Dr. Fohna, who "with his peculiar practise, would do much good among our wounded soldiers." Includes photograph [vignette] of President Lincoln and his son, Willie, looking at a book.
GLC07963.01
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
[Vignette of Abraham Lincoln and son Tad]
Reproduction of a photograph taken by Brady. Lincoln and his son are looking at an album of cartes.
GLC07963.02
12 June1783
Washington, George (1732-1799)
To: William Livingston.
Washington's farewell address ("Circular to the States") as Commander-in-Chief,spelling out principles esssential to new nation's future existence, now that the United States are "proposed of absolute freedom and independency." With printed copy of...
GLC08079
31 August 1917
The Cook and Stoddard Co.
auto repair bill for R.C. Bruce
GLC09400.616
1 February 1920
Edward J. Ervin Fine Stationary and Cigars
bill for R.C. Bruce
GLC09400.617
1 May 1920
GLC09400.618
GLC09400.619
1 March 1920
GLC09400.620
1 November 1919
GLC09400.621
31 October 1918
Cook & Stoddard Company
auto bill for R.C. Bruce
GLC09400.622
1 April 1920
The Washington Sand and Gravel Company
sand and gravel bill for R.C. Bruce
GLC09400.623
28 February 1920
Taylor-Tolley Sales Company
GLC09400.624
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