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1789/05/08
Osborne, Henry, fl. 1789
to Georgia State Council re: money for supplies during treaty negotiation
Signed with his initials. A first draft of a letter showing extensive revisions.
GLC01878.03
1 July 1864
Colquitt, Alfred Holt, 1829-1894
to G.G. Grattan
General Colquitt writes from near Petersburg, Virginia to Captain Grattan, a wounded soldier at Richmond, Virginia. Praises Grattan's qualities as a soldier, relates that others speak highly of Grattan. Expresses his wish that Grattan should not...
GLC01879.01
4 November 1864
Palfrey, Edward A., fl. 1864
[Special Orders No. 263: Assigning Capt. G.G. Grattan to Alfred H. Colquitt's Brigade]
Signed as assistant adjutant general. Special Orders no. 263, by command of the secretary of war and approved "through Genl R. E. Lee." Partially printed document on Special Orders form. Indicates Confederate Captain Grattan was an Assistant...
GLC01879.02
26 May 1863
Moore, Samuel P., 1812-1889
to "Sister"
The Confederate Surgeon General agrees to show the "sister's" friend around and pledges not to mention a word to him about her "Richmond scrapes." Discusses how bored he is there and his desire to get transferred to the staff of a general. Adds a...
GLC01880
1866
Carte de visite in civilian dress (bust), signed on image
Carte-de-visite of Mosby in civilian clothes. With manuscript name on verso, scratched out. Signed on image
GLC01881
1863/11/16
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Mrs. Grace Stevens
Mrs. Stevens's husband had been lost aboard the C.S.S. Ram. A very gracious letter.
GLC01882
12 July 1862
Polk, Leonidas, 1806-1864
to Earl Van Dorn
Confederate General Polk writes to Confederate General Van Dorn to discuss Captain R.A. Stewart's record of service and recommend him for a promotion. Also discusses the request of some Louisiana parishes to raise artillery reinforcements for...
GLC01883
1864
Sears, Edward H., fl. 1861-1886
[Libby prison autograph album with sketches of Union prisoners of war]
Signed by U. S. Navy Lieutenant Sears "with his mark". Hand drawn titlepage and watercolor drawings of Libby Prison and Castle Thunder. Also contains a sketch of a prisoner of war titled "Prison scene" with the quote, "Gentlemen, I wish to God I...
GLC01885
18 February 1862
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
[Declaration to citizens of Roanoke Island to renew allegiance to Union]
Historically significant proclamation to the citizens of Roanoke Island, typifying the moderate approach to warfare of Ambrose Burnside, his patron George B. McClellan, and Northern Democrats. Promises not to "interfere with your laws...
GLC01886
7 December 1863
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Eli Long
Writes to Colonel Long (later General) ordering him to mount his cavalry to raid and capture a Confederate train that passed into the mountains toward Georgia. Advises him to, "Take all the horses, mules and animals that you can from citizens and...
GLC01887
15 November 1864-21 December 1864
Harris, Rodney E., fl. 1862-1865
Maps Showing the Campaign of the 20th Corps from Atlanta to Savannah with the Dates
Disbound booklet of ten chronological watercolor maps documenting the towns and cities General William T. Sherman passed through on his march to the sea, from Atlanta to Savannah, Georgia. At the end is a large manuscript account of the march...
GLC01888
1865/02/11
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to William Hoffman re: expressing gratitude for Lincoln's approval of parole
Hoffman was Commissary General of Prisoners. Scott also thanks him and asks that a letter be fordwarded to his nephew. The younger Scott came from Bellfield, Va.
GLC01889.02
1865/02/13
to William Hoffman re: requesting safe passage for Scott's nephew
GLC01889.03
1865/02/16
to William Hoffman re: thanking him for his help
Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."
GLC01889.04
10 December 1777
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
to Thomas Johnson
Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he...
GLC01890
1780/07/24
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay
Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.
GLC01891
22 December 1843
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to J.F.H. Claiborne
Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, " ... Tennessee cannot long continue...
GLC01892
1848/02/14
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Mr. Capen re: statistics of Texas at the time of annexation
Responding to Capen's request for additional statistics concerning Texas, for a publishing venture. Tyler directs him to published information.
GLC01893
1780
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons....
First edition printed by John Almon, with 1 folding engraved map and 6 plans printed by William Faden. 4t0: A-M4, N2, O-S4 *S4 T-SC4 ($2 signed - C2, N2, 2C2; D2 misprinted "D3").
GLC01894
1832/12/10
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Proclamation, by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.
Attacks South Carolina's plans of nullification, warns that "disunion by armed force is treason," and threatens harsh punishment. In 1832, South Carolina claimed that it had the right as a state to nullify federal law, in particular the federal...
GLC01895
1856-1900
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works [decimalized .001-.206]
Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia...
GLC01896
1811/02/10
Woodlief, Peter, fl. 1810-1811
to Hannah Woodlief
Informs Hannah of his return along with her sister to Petersburg in the middle of March. Goes on to plan a convenient time for her to come with her aunt and cousins to stay with him there during "the autumnal months."
GLC01896.001
1812/04/05
Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812
to Anne Woodlief
Arrived in Norfolk after an uncomfortable, dull and lonely trip from Petersburg, meeting "Capt Con" and his family [all in good health] to deliver a letter to "Miss Harriet", planned meeting with Anne's father in Petersburg, happiness and...
GLC01896.002
1812/09/08
to Nancy Jeffery
Writing his wife about her inability to send letters, enclosing articles she asked for and knitting needles, good health of all friends and relations, arrival of militia and their poor health, capture of British frigate "Guerriere" by the USS...
GLC01896.003
1813/07/27
to Dr. Richard Jeffery
Requesting Jeffery and Hannah to come up and visit him as soon as conveniently possible. Discusses the logistics of the trip including places to stay along the way and people willing to provide transportation.
GLC01896.004
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