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November 10, 1864
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
[Carte de visite on U.S.S. Hartford with Capt. Drayton]
Carte de visite depicting Farragut and Drayton standing near a steering wheel. Also signed on verso by Capt. P. Drayton.
GLC02035
26 August 1863
The Draft in Berks County
Extra from the "B. & S. Journal" -- the Berks and Schuylkill Journal. Broadside lists men drafted in the first Northern draft by town, with occupation, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Lists the names of men from 16 different towns. Mentions number of...
GLC02036
2 January 1843
Gragg, John W., fl. 1843
[Bill of sale to Andrew Johnson for a slave girl named Dolly]
John W. Gragg sells Dolly to Andrew Johnson for $500. Gragg signs with his mark, an "x." Cosigned by William M. Lowry, a witness. Dolly is "aged about nineteen years." Docket was written and signed by Andrew Johnson.
GLC02041
1865/01/10
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Jefferson Davis, re: the waning strength of Confederate forces
Signed as commander in chief of Confederate forces. Lee comments particularly and generally about the positions held by his generals and the weakened condition of all armies.
GLC02042
6 March 1830
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William Rochester
As President of the Bank of the United States, Biddle clarifies some rules and regulations concerning lending funds. Explains that the security of two responsible, known persons is necessary and advises Rochester, a banker in Buffalo, New York, to...
GLC02044
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