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Diary of Milton Whipple

Early entries are brief and mostly record staff changes, troop movements, drills, and the weather but the entries lengthen as Whipple details the Appomattox campaign and the last few weeks leading up to General Robert E. Lee's surrender. On 24...

GLC04561

[Collection of James M. Stuart, C company, 94th regiment, Ohio, infantry] [decimalized]

Includes 22 letters from Stuart, and one letter to Stuart. Mentions General Nathan Bedford Forrest, playing ball and anti-black sentiment. Also discusses Sherman's March to the sea: "I suppose we will stop at Savannah, Ga. It will take us 30 or 40...

GLC06268

North Carolina times. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (June 29, 1864)]

Union-occupation newspaper. Masthead motto reads "Liberty and Union - Now and Forever - One and Inseparable." Front page prints recently passed U.S. laws, including acts to provide trials for minor offences and to incorporate homes for women and...

GLC06107.14

Weekly gazette and comet. [Vol. 45, no. 21 (March 4, 1863)]

Union occupation newspaper. Mediation between the Southern commissioners and Secretary of State Seward, sinking of the U.S. Gunboat "Kinsman," News from Washington - the Negro Soldier Bill rejected, capture of the "Queen of the West," Charleston...

GLC06107.18

to Henry Knox

Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter. Mentions current issues facing the military establishment, particularly regarding enlistment and pay. Also touches on military inspections, and tells Knox to expect a letter from Captain C[onstant]...

GLC02437.04610

to Henry Knox

Reference's Knox's letter of 8 February. Is glad William Bingham has arrived in Philadelphia so quickly. Believes that he will make a compromise with Madame Leval, as she is now with him in Philadelphia. When negotiating with her, tells Knox to...

GLC02437.05816

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 30 March. Is "rejoiced to hear that you are in such a promising way." Arrived at Hingham Academy last Tuesday morning . Attended the exhibition of the children, the afternoon sermon, and the bell in the evening. Was...

GLC02437.05865

Our Protection, Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans.

Thin red border on recto. Three young slave children 2 girls and 1 boy wrapped in the Stars and Stripes. Imprint on recto "Our Protection, Rosa, Charley, Rebecca. Slave Children from New Orleans." Photographers imprint on verso: "No. 9. Entered...

GLC05111.02.1052

[The Lancaster pocket almanack, for the year 1778. Being the third year of American Independency. Inscribed by William Ellery].

Title continues: "and the neighbouring states; containing a variety of useful lists and tables." Signed on the cover with his title: "Lancaster Almanack for 1778." Includes 24 blank pages for notes, which Ellery has filled with diary, notes, and...

GLC06669

to John Doughty

Informs Doughty that he will help with procuring subsistence for the troops. Does not believe recruiting service will begin in New York as its quota numbers are deficient. The contracts of Morris and Wadsworth are ending as Congress is not happy...

GLC02437.03502