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5 December 1881
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to Colonel Hild
Sheridan sends Colonel Hild the sword he wore in every battle he fought in during the Civil War.
GLC03664.02
10 July 1863
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to John Henry Hammond
Sherman, commanding an expeditionary Army, writes to Colonel Hammond as his forces approach Jackson, Mississippi. Possibly referring to Generals John Grubb Parke (Union) and Frederick Steele, writes "Your note is received I dont want Parke to keep a...
GLC03665
29 January 1865
to Edward Hatch
Major General Sherman writes to General Hatch about his plans for the Carolina campaign against Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Sherman gives Hatch orders for troop movements. "I wish you tomorrow to send a Detachment to the Forks of the...
GLC03666
1787
Tarleton, Banastre, 1754-1833
A History of the campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the Southern Provinces
With Newberry Library bookplate and library stamp of the Newberry. Accompanied by William Eaton fold-out map (49 x 66 cm), showing Cornwallis' marches through Virginia and Maryland (while Jefferson was governor of Virginia).
GLC03667
27 April 1839
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
to William Davenport
Discusses the second Seminole War in Florida and Georgia. Focuses on the corrupting influence large public expenditures to sustain the war are having on the Americans inhabiting the region. Fears greed will cause the conflict to be elongated and...
GLC03668
07 April 1842
Tucker, Tilghman M., fl. 1842
to Robert Letcher re: transmitting resolution of Miss. legislature re: Texas
Includes attached resolution to Congress re: annexation of Texas.
GLC03669
20 January 1855
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Robert Tyler
Written from former President Tyler's plantation, Sherwood Forest, to his son Robert. Robert transmitted a letter from Mr. Buchanan (President James Buchanan, confirmed by docket). John returns the letter, encouraging Robert to respond in a way...
GLC03671
1776-1779
Journals of Congress v. 2 and 4
Declaration of Independence printed in v. 2
GLC03672.01
1778-1784
Journals of Congress v.3, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Vols 3, 9 and 10 were printed by Dunlap while vols.5 and 7 were printed by Claypoole. All are uniformly bound in quarter leather with marbled paper boards.
GLC03672.02
1795
United States. Treaties, etc.
Treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between Great Britain and United States
Printed by Edward Johnston. Official British printing of Jay's Treaty. Signed on 19 November 1794. ADD REFERENCES.
GLC03673.01
1797
A bill for carrying into execution the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation
Printed docket.
GLC03673.02
30 November 1795
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Thomas Pinckney
Written by Adams as American Minister to the Netherlands. Recipient inferred as Thomas Pinckney, American Minister to Britain who was serving as envoy extraordinary to Spain to negotiate boundaries. Mentions Pinckney's letter of 28 October 1795 to...
GLC03675
3 May 1780
Dundas, Ralph, 1732-?
to James Dundas
Dundas, Captain of H. M. S. Bonetta, informs his brother James he is still alive despite "having suffered more Hardships from the 4 of Oct last than in all the rest of my Lifetime put together." Relates that he sailed into New Providence, Bahamas...
GLC03676.01
17 December 1780
Ralph, Captain of the H. M. S. Bonetta, writes to his brother James. Lists the names of ships involved in an expedition. Mentions General Charles Cornwallis. Relates news related to various sailors and a ship that sailed to Antigua. States that...
GLC03676.03
22 July 1781
Dundas, captain of the H. M. S. Bonetta, writes from the Elizabeth River to his brother James. Reports that he was sent to the James Islands "to cover the Boats of Earle Cornwallis's Army who were ordered away from the Pursuit of the Marquis Fayette...
GLC03676.04
6 November 1781
Dundas, the British captain of the H. M. S. Bonetta, informs his brother James that he was made "a Prisoner to France" and in New York on parole. Discusses the British capitulation at the Battle of Yorktown: "we lost our Ground Inch by Inch and did...
GLC03676.05
1853-1857
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864
Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States
Six volumes of a series entitled, "Information respecting the history condition and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States," published in 1853- 1957. Contains the results of a study commissioned by Congress to collect statistics on the...
GLC03679
9 March 1862
Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862
to his mother
Says there was a big fight at Newport News the day before. Says the "Merrimac" came down with the "Yorktown," "Jamestown," and other boats. Reports that "Merrimac ran into and sunk Cumberland killing half her crew, raked the Congress fore and aft...
GLC03681.01
10 March 1862
Not signed by Asa Smith. Says they are to remain there because of the "Monitor" and that if they can get through tonight they will be secure. Describes the sinking of the "Cumberland" and the burning of the "Congress" by the "Merrimac." Says the...
GLC03681.02
11 March 1862
Continuation of his letter from GLC03861.02 - he numbers the pages 5-8. Goes on to describe the situation involving the Confederate attack near Newport News, as well as the action of the CSS "Merrimac" and USS "Monitor." Says the 20th and 99th New...
GLC03681.03
31 May 1862
Elbert, fl. 1862
to his wife
Soldier "Elbert" writes concerning the death and destruction of the Peninsular campaign. Includes small map.
GLC03682
15 June 1862
to Mrs. Smith [incomplete]
Written to his mother on patriotic stationery reporting on his movements from the time of leaving camp until his arrival at the site of the Battle of Fair Oaks.
GLC03683
18 December 1862
Borary, P., fl. 1862
to Johnny Borary
Describes the Battle of Fredericksburg and Stonewall Jackson.
GLC03684
July 1863
Corbin, Elbert, 1836-?
to Emily Corbin [Incomplete]
Lists some of the men and their injuries, all of which came from the 1st Regiment, Light Artillery, N. Y. S. Volunteers (Pettit's Battery). Also lists supplies lost, repairs made, patching up a Lieutenant Sheldon, and being left there "in care of...
GLC03685
10 August 1862
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
to Eliakim P. Scammon
Discussing troop movement and requesting transportation for squad losing their team. Written at "Camp at Green Meadows."
GLC03687
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