Can you pass the Citizenship Test? Visit this page to test your civics knowledge!
May 15, 1861
Kannady, J.R., fl. 1861
to John Ross
Written as Lieut. Col. Commanding at Fort Smith in the Confederate army. Collateral to collection #1233.
GLC01251
February 7, 1845
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to John L. O'Sullivan
Praises O'Sullivan for the discretion and talent he has displayed in covering news as editor of the newspaper, "The New York Morning News." States, "Its general aspect is precisely what I desire to see in a Newspaper ... " Written from his estate...
GLC01357
May 25, 1866
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
to John George Walker
Longstreet a former major general in the Confederate Army reflects on the Civil War: "Can't you settle down without war? I am somewhat changed in my ideas about war since I have been forced to change by profession. I think now that war is great...
GLC01404.01
April 10, 1864
Lindsay, A.G., fl. 1860
to Gen. John G. Walker
Writes on behalf of General Richard Taylor. Reports on the Battle of Pleasant Hill. States that Confederate troops are now occupying Pleasant Hill and that Union forces have retreated. Lists prisoners taken, captured stores, and Confederate losses...
GLC01405
March 1, 1781
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Glen
Schuyler, then a major general in the Continental Army, reports to Glen, an agent for Indian affairs, complaints from Indians that they cannot mend their axes for want of iron and that "their women are almost naked and Incapable to fetch a...
GLC01406
January 31, 1802
Floyd, William, 1734-1821
to John Smith
Expresses his pleasure at the repeal of the Judiciary Act of 1801 and believes it will make Republicans throughout the United States happy.
GLC01408
July 31, 1832
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Edward Cornelius Delavan
Adams thanks Delavan for the 5th number of the Temperance Recorder, a publication of the New York State Temperance Society of which Delavan was chairman. Assures Delavan that he will distribute copies of the issue as "may fulfill the humane and...
GLC01409
October 15, 1776
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to John Page
Lee, a Continental Congressman, informs Page that he is pleased to hear supplies will be coming in. Comments on news that some enemy ships "fell down to Sandy Hook" and appear to be leaving for Rhode Island. Letter comes with attached integral...
GLC01412.06
August 14, 1778
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
to John Gibson
Mentions leaving Valley Forge and indicates that he has sent payment for a (unspecified) debt.
GLC01412.16
November 19, 1780
Spotswood, Alexander, 1746-1818
to Nathanael Greene
Written by Colonel Spotswood to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Greene was only given the command of the South a month earlier. Introduces Colonel Senf, an engineer from the South who is "much esteemed." He sends...
GLC01412.19
Showing results 90561 - 90570