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to Mrs Cordelia Williams

A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from A.L. James after the death of Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.196

to Mrs Cordelia Williams

A condolence telegram to Cordelia Williams from Captain and Mrs. Theodore A. Wilson after the death of Eugene Williams.

GLC09587.197

Announcing the Graduation of Class SE-43-G, Tuskegee Army Air Field Tuskegee, Alabama

Graduation program from LeRoi's graduation from the Tuskegee Institute. Lists the names of the graduates and the schedule of events.

GLC09587.019

"To Our Fallen Flyers"

A poem titled "To Our Fallen Flyers" by J. Farley Ragland. Underneath the typed text, someone has written in pencil "Sent Home by Bro."

GLC09587.053

to Mrs Cordelia S Williams

A telegram sent to Mrs. Cordelia S. Williams by Colonel Boyd after the death of LeRoi Williams, informing her that his remains will arrive in Roanoke on Sunday evening. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.083

to Cordelia Williams

Telegram from Boyd Coab to Cordelia Williams. There are two purple stars stamped in the middle. It says "I regret to inform you of the death of your son 'Leroi S Willliams' 0809260 Air Corps 100th Fighter Squaron 332nd Fighter Group." It says the...

GLC09587.402

to James T. Williams

Telegram from the members of headquarters detachment Camp Ellis to James T. Williams. They give sympathy "in this hour of sorrow" referring to the death of LeRoi Williams. They say that they stand ready to aid anyway they can and to contact Red Cross...

GLC09587.403

to Cordelia Williams

Telegram from the Office of the Director of Fighter Training offering sympathies on the loss of LeRoi Williams written to Cordelia Williams.

GLC09587.404

[Description of a note from General Ulysses S. Grant]

General Eaton describes a note given to him by General Ulysses S. Grant (see GLC05485.02.01). States that Grant's note was written at Mt. McGregor, Wilton, New York. Asserts that General Grant handed him the note after they witnessed a sermon by D...

GLC05485.02.02

Warrant for money owed to Sharp Liberty

One warrant for eight pounds and five shillings owed to soldier, Sharp Liberty. Signed "X"' by Liberty and J. Lawrence, treasurer.

GLC09132.01

to Frances B. Shiras

Writes about how they are getting along, discussing her health. Comments on a potential visit by Shiras. Explains why her upbringing (part with Indians, part with whites) has resulted in her only being to make Santee moccasins with beads and not...

GLC02429.14

to Frances B. Shiras

Mentions the birth of her son, Joseph. Thanks Mrs. Clement for clothes, some of which she gave away. Comments on the success of the missionary work, claiming that the Indians on the reservation could now hold services without ministers. Notes their...

GLC02429.20

to Frances B. Shiras

Reports that his health has improved. Discusses his growing baby, and naming him after Alexander Shiras. Comments on other Indian clergy that are ill. Discusses the child of Andrew Jones, one of the Indian teachers, who was expected to die and...

GLC02429.22

to Alexander Shiras

Discusses the death of his daughter Mary and affirms his belief that it is God's will. Also discusses the destruction of his garden in the night by a herd of cattle. Notes he has a hemorrhage.

GLC02429.40

to Frances B. Shiras

Discusses her loneliness and friendlessness since her husband's death and how a letter from Reverend Shiras lifted her spirits. Notes that her son is growing. Asks Shiras to pray for her "that the evil will not overcome me." Comments that she would...

GLC02429.45

to sister Kate

Writes that he has escaped from fighting in the south of Richmond. Only two divisions of troops were left behind at the north of the James River; one a colored troop division and the other Painter's division. Includes a postscript note reporting...

GLC02016.078

[Regulations for commissioning white officers for the Regiment of U.S. Colored Infantry]

States that men will not be commissioned as officers until they are approved by a Board of Examiners in Washington D.C., and appointed by the Secretary of War. Indicates that applications need to be submitted to the Colored Bureau, Washington D.C...

GLC08203

[Abstract of receipts from various sources on account of City Colored Schools]

Signed by Walker, Captain in the 63rd United States Colored Troops and Superintendent, Freedmen's Department, District of West Tennessee. Lists the names of people who paid the Department, dates the Department received payment, and reason for...

GLC08649.12

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 129 (July 17, 1862)]

An article titled, "The Negro Regiment of South Carolina: Explanation of Gen. Hunter" prints correspondence between Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and Major General D. Hunter regarding a report that Hunter has mustered a regiment of fugitive...

GLC05959.09.050

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 137 (July 26, 1862)]

An article, "Test Vote on Arming Negroes" reports on a vote in the House of Representatives. Also includes a war report, "Sherman Has Evacuated Germantown". Also prints a draft of a bill from President Lincoln which would compensate states that...

GLC05959.09.057

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 43 (November 9, 1864)]

Assaults by the Louisville Journal, Lincoln in reply, Vaugn's late disaster, Convention of rebel governors - they call for negro soldiers, General Hooker speaks again, Governor Johnson's speech, News from Richmond.

GLC05959.50.38

to C.W. Foster

Writes to Colonel Foster, the assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, to request that he be allowed to remain in the service in a "colored organization." Recounts his history of service in the Union Army since 1861, which included a period as a...

GLC03953.02

[Receipt of payment]

Receipt of payment of eighteen pounds and ten shillings to Samson Cuff, signed by Jesse Phelps.

GLC09366.03

to "my darling wife and baby"

re: Hartsuff tells his wife and daughter about the conditions in his field hospital built from nothing and now housing fifty men comfortably. Claims that most of what is in the newspapers is true, but he can add nothing to the accounts because he...

GLC05201.021

to "my darling Florence"

re: Hartsuff writes to his daughter at boarding school. He reports that nothing has changed in the "situation" with the Indians since his letter of 11/27. There is a group, numbering in the thousands, camped around them on the Agency and...

GLC05201.013

House of Representatives, No. 367. [Authorizing President "to organize slaves into companies, battalions, regiments and brigades," but keeping them as slaves.]

stamp of record division

GLC06745.162

Admendment to the Negro Soldier Bill

stamp of record division

GLC06745.163

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Bennett, a lt. col. with the U.S. Colored Troops, wishes to be discharged. Docket notes: "Recommended to be dischgd. as requested but not as long as his services are need/Good Officer"

GLC02414.403

[Statement of payment for Major Wells' service]

Wells attests that he received $384.32 for his service as Major of the 15th Regiment, Virginia Volunteer Infantry. States that he was paid by army paymaster S. T. Safford. Includes a description of two of Wells's servants, John and Tim, who are...

GLC05336.01

Amendment to Senate bill (S. 129) to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications, and so to perform other labor connected with the defenses of the country

Minor ammendments to a Confederate act concerning the use of slaves or free negroes during the Civil War.

GLC08979.07

to P. Sanford

Reports that his regiment, the First Infantry, along with the twenty-second, have chased Sitting Bull into Canada. "We were out for 40 days with the 22nd along the little Missouri where we found a new camp of 60 lodges of Indians we followed them up...

GLC08982

to Henry Knox

A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of...

GLC02437.06155

to George Brinton McClellan

Mentions an article re the Battle of Antietam advertised in the 'North American Review.' Hunt discusses his conspiracy theory involving Stanton, McClellan and the Emancipation Proclamation. "…if you had lost Antietam you would have been shot [a hury...

GLC02382.068

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Elisabeth Von Groidl to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated February 1, 1974. Elisabeth Von Groidl is against the impeachment of President Nixon. She hopes he received a petition she previously sent with 15 signatures. She notes that...

GLC09613.02.3722.02

to Robert Kingston

Written by General Burgoyne in England as a parolee after Battle of Saratoga to Kingston as Burgoyne's Adjutant General. Mentions that he received information that the government might use intelligence from Boston as grounds to return him to America...

GLC04763

to Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette

Written by Cornwallis as commander of British forces in the South to Lafayette who commanded American troops in Virginia. Says some of the prisoners settled on for exchange have been sent to Lafayette and that the remainder will be sent on Lafayette...

GLC04775

Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb...

GLC03379

to Charles Lee

Also addressed to Lieutenant Seixas (possibly Abraham Mendez Seixas). Colonel McIntosh, commander of American forces in Georgia, replies to a letter from General Lee, Southern Department Commander. Mentions Colonel Samuel Elbert, also active in...

GLC03255

to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple to New Hampshire Continental Congressman Langdon. Whipple signed the Declaration of Independence, but Langdon resigned his position in Congress in June 1776 to become agent for Continental...

GLC03185

to Francisco Pacon

Written by Van Buren as Secretary of State. Acknowledges Pacon's letter of 11 April 1829 which provided "a List of all the Grants of Land, purporting to have been made in the Floridas, by the Government of His Catholic Majesty." This diplomatic...

GLC04058

to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh

Gerrit S. Van Valkenburgh refers to his mother's letter from January 28, 1865. He says he is sorry that the letters he writes to her are not arriving. He updates her on family information. He reports that he has contracted Erysipelas and that his...

GLC00686.16

[Journal of Revolutionary War military officers and other staff]

Hierarchical lists of (named) officers serving under Colonels [John] Lamb, [John] Crane, [Lewis] Nicola (Invalid Corps), [Benjamin] Tupper (10th Mass.), Butler (1st Conn.) and [Samuel] Webb (3rd Conn.), and Engineers and Sappers under Major [Jean...

GLC02437.02419

Fort Pickens

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Full title: "Fort Pickens. Pensacola Harbor, Florida." Depiction of Fort Pickens in Pensacola Harbor, the only Southern fort to remain in Union...

GLC02881.17

to Catharine Macaulay

Otis praise's Macaulay's "The History of England from the accession of James I to that of the Brunswick line" and her skill as an historian. States that "God & Nature...have been equally kind to both sexes" and it is only the "Tyranny of Custom" that...

GLC01796

to Nathanael Greene

Written by Lieutenant Colonel "Light-Horse Harry" Lee to Major General Greene, the commander of the Southern Department. Written during Greene's retreat across North Carolina. Marked "express." Letter describing the stalling tactics he wishes to take...

GLC02487

to Joseph Webb

Discusses his resignation, French forces, and American troops. Says there have been "marches and counter marches, evolutions and revolutions of different kinds," since Webb left. Reports on British movements, which seem to be "without meaning or...

GLC06403

to John B. Marchand

Thanks Marchand for agreeing to deliver her letters to her husband, Thomas J. Page. Worries because "I have seen in the papers most discouraging accounts of the Steamers intended for the Paraguay expedition," but hopes everything goes well. The...

GLC02680.07

to Lucy Knox

Says that he always writes "by the post" and wishes she would do the same "as it is now conducted with some regularity." Hopes that her inoculation works, and that both she and their daughter not "have too many or too few" pocks. Wishes Lucy could...

GLC02437.00576

to my dear mother

The day the armistice was declared, Nov. 11, he took several phone calls in which they reversed the American Expeditionary Forces. Later the Italian army called saying they have 1 million Austrian prisoners and 200,000 horses and nothing to feed them...

GLC02679.25

to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sayord Stone to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated June 16, 1943. Sayord writes that he received Richard's letter and understands the contentment he gets from Dorothy's presence. He asks if Richard is loving radar work. Sayord writes the O...

GLC09684.09

The Struggle for Negro Equality

This pamphlet provides a program and plan for gaining civil rights through the socialist agenda. It also reprints three articles from The Militant, two of which concern riots in Detroit and Harlem. The third is an article on Trotsky, and his beliefs...

GLC09643.06

to Emily L. Gerry

Slave trade to Cuba and the evils of the slave traders. Details the methods used by traders who bring slaves to Cuba, and the horrible acts they have committed. Also discusses personal and family affairs, events in his daily life, and happenings in...

GLC09099.04

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Lill to her cousin Henry. Says she is leaving for Erie, Pennsylvania to visit another cousin tomorrow. Is going to be joining a couple who are returning to that town. Says "How much I wish I had time to discuss that young with whom you...

GLC03523.21.44

to Henry Knox

Reports that Captain James Magee is bound for a voyage around the cape to the northwest coast of America on the 150-ton ship, "Margarett." The ship is owned by James and Thomas Lamb, James Magee, and Thomas H. Perkins, all of Boston. They intend to...

GLC02437.05158

to John Burgoyne

This document references receiving a resolve from Congress of 19 December 1777. Quotes section of the resolve to Burgoyne about the need for the British commissary to either send provisions of equal amount that have been supplied or to liquidate...

GLC04764.91

to John Burgoyne

Letter in response to GLC04764.45. Written by Heath, the American General in charge of the district where the captured British Convention Army was based, to General Burgoyne, the commander of the British troops in the Convention Army. Gives...

GLC04764.46

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 14 (January 13, 1864)]

"A Defiant Memphis Woman" transcribes a letter from a woman encourages readers to examine allegiance to a proposed national Thanksgiving day to celebrate Union successes. An article titled "Consanguineous Marriages" examines inbred marriages and...

GLC05959.39.45

to Isaac Mayo

Written by Captain Charles Stewart to Lieutenant Isaac Mayo, both of the U.S.S. Franklin. Notes Mayo will receive dispatches 1 & 2 for the Secretary of the Navy and State Department. Says he and Lt. Henry should proceed with them to Panama and from...

GLC04604.03

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Year inferred from content. Mason has received Hunt's account of Robert E. Lee's passage through the pedegral (a lava field), during the Mexican American War. Intends to obtain more information on Lee from McClellan, whom Lee served with in Mexico...

GLC02382.088

to Lucy Knox

Comments on a fatiguing two day, sixty-four mile journey from Newport, Rhode Island, to Norwich, Connecticut. Indicates that he will stay in Norwich until all the stores are embarked for New York. Mentions that he will make a trip to New London...

GLC02437.00275

An act to Compleat the New Jersey Regiment to Six Hundred and Sixty Six effective volunteers, Officers included.

Document aims to raise additional men for the French & Indian War, with inducements including pardons. Details provisions for recruiting minors, slaves, and Indians. Additionally, allows Quakers to affirm, rather than swear, an oath. Signed by Hardy...

GLC00903

Stereocard view of Johnsonville, TN before evacuation when threatened by Forrest

Published by Taylor & Huntington, Hatford, Conn. As per printed notice on verso, this image was taken the day before it was evacuated by Federal troops. The First Tennessee colored battery is visible in the mid-ground.

GLC04976

[Officers of the U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade commanded by Capt. James M. Robertson, Culpeper, VA.]

A print of a photograph of twenty-five officers of the U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade commanded by Capt. James M. Robertson [seated at center, holding sword]. One officer holds a small guitar and another holds a banjo. A black servant is pouring drinks...

GLC05111.01.0117

[Port Hudson, Provost Marshall's Quarters]

A print of a photograph taken in Port Hudson, Louisiana in 1863. It portrays a cabin with black women laborers gathered in front and black soldiers lined up on the side. Pencil description written on back notes that Provost Marshall Captain Schenk [...

GLC05111.01.0014

to Miss S. H. Fiske

E. G. Fiske writes to his sister concerning Indian problems. Discusses Texas and the capture of Santa Anna.

GLC00765

to unknown [incomplete]

Welles, United States Secretary of the Navy, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the suffrage and governmental representation of freed enslaved people. States "But Slavery has been abolished ... not by the voluntary act of the States in which...

GLC02713

Treaty between Great Britain and Texas for suppression of slave trade

Streeter Texas 1416. Printed by T. R. Harrison.

GLC02562

An act of Parliament effecting a treaty between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas for the suppression of the slave trade.

Passed on 11 April 1843. Paginated 166-180 + unpaginated first page.

GLC02563

Drafft of this Countrey

One map depicting the path from Albany through Iroquois territory towards Lake Ontariot, onto St. Lawrence River to Montreal. On the left side is a key of geographical names. It is likely that the red crayon was drawn by the delegates and ink filled...

GLC03107.02046

to Fennelon Brown

Secretary of State Blaine writes to Chief Clerk of the State Department Brown telling him to "send to White House treaty with paper prepared yesterday in connection therewith." Blaine's memorandum is written in ink. The date on the piece is in...

GLC02504.43

National intelligencer. [Vol. 50, no. 7191 (January 25, 1849)]

US Coinage, D.C. Slave trade petition, Bill for admission of California.

GLC08430.03

The barbarism of slavery. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, on the Bill for the admission of Kansas as a free state.

Disbound. Printed by Buell & Blanchard. Senator Sumner declares, "When last I entered into this debate, it became my duty to expose the Crime against Kansas, and to insist upon the immediate admission of that Territory as a State of this Union...

GLC08445.01

Acts passed at the general assembly of the state of North Carolina, at its session, commencing on the 25th of December, 1826.

Signed by [Danl S. Paterson?]. Printed by Lawrence & Lemay. Includes an act prohibiting trading with enslaved people, an act regulating the survey and sale of lands recently acquired from the Cherokee, and "An act to prevent free persons of colour...

GLC00267.063

[Collection of typed military transcripts regarding James Sanks Brisbin] [Decimalized .01-.17]

These records are typed and witnessed by Albert L. Mills, first Lieutenant and adjutant of the first cavalry. Includes information regarding General James Sanks Brisbin's service in the Civil War. Brisbin's leadership, possible promotion in rank...

GLC01504.02

The Boys in Blue Want Abe to Stay

GLC07744

to Charles Sumner

A vitriolic death threat signed with initials: "Your infamous equal rights bill if passed will secure your death inside of 8 months. The spirit of 76 is not dead yet & the Land which my & our forefathers fought for shall never be compelled to submit...

GLC07202.03

to Jacob C. Safford

Fletcher, a black soldier in the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, complains bitterly of the inequality of treatment and pay between the white and black soldiers. "Just one year ago to day our regt was received in Boston with almost an ovation...

GLC07345

to Robert Adams

Informs Adams, possibly an underground railroad train conductor in Fall River, Massachusetts, that British abolitionist George Thompson will be coming next Friday, the 13th. Tells Adams to meet him and states, "..He is a stranger and will need a...

GLC07356.02

New York tribune. [Vol. 24, no. 7,249 (June 29, 1864)]

Reports on various Civil War events, including a 27 June 1864 Confederate attack on General Ambrose Burnside's soldiers. Includes a tribute from a Kentucky slaveholder concerning an enlisted slave. Includes local reports, international news, and...

GLC08800

[Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe]

Countersigned by James Harlan as Secretary of Interior. Serving as President of the Unied States, Johnson awards Nootay-u-hah (or Short Gun) and his brother (both of the Blackfoot tribe) money and a silver medal for exchanging their horses for two...

GLC01993.01

to Owen Lovejoy

Sumner, a United States Senator, writes to Lovejoy, a Representative from Illinois. Writes, "Here is Senate Bill 230, which you desired. We shall send you the Freedom Bill, & trust to your good votes & Providence." In a post script, notes that...

GLC02448.15

[General order regarding the presence of non-soldier African Americans in military camp]

Written from Fort Donelson, Tennessee. General Grant states that "orders ... prohibit negroes from coming into camp. When they are brought in by an officer or soldier they must be turned out ... owners are not to be permitted to search the camp on...

GLC05529

[Manuscript Civil War map of the Confederate defenses around Sea Island, South Carolina]

Shows defenses between Secessionville and Fort Pringle, and down towards Forts Mahan and Delafield on Folly Island. James Island also appears. Shows the obstacles facing the Union's approach to Charleston, South Carolina in early 1865, including...

GLC06380

to Thomas Robinson Hazard

Clay writes from Ashland, his estate, to Hazard, the noted reformer. Declines an invitation to visit Hazard in Rhode Island, relating that he will not be able to leave home this summer due to ill health. Also due to his health, this letter is...

GLC05721

A letter from Peter Cooper to ....Abraham Lincoln

Addressing opposition to slavery and duty of govt to induce slaves to fight for the Union. Printed with "what they have to do who stay at home" regarding the Sanitary Commission by F.L. Olmstead. Loyal Publication Society, No. 28-Part II. Disbound

GLC06853

Spirit of the age. [Vol. 15, no. 20 (January 4, 1864)]

A scene in the life of General Stonewall Jackson, negro troops

GLC06871

[Annual report on the Grand River Agency in South Dakota]

Addressed to Ely S. Parker, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Comments on different tribes, their numbers and their willingness to farm. Recommends providing government assistance to the friendly Indians, who "are fully convinced that the...

GLC05893

To Benjamin Rush

Scathing assessment of Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Lafayette. "Washington had great advantages for obtaining Credence. He possessed a great Fortune, immense Lands, many Slaves, an excellent Consort, no Children."

GLC08023

to Cordelia Williams

Postcard to Cordelia Williams from Eugene Williams. He writes on the reverse that the scene on the front of postcard is where he goes boating. He mentions that he took his exams recently and is waiting for results. He also says he is happy to hear...

GLC09587.138

to Mr. Jiggs Williams

Postcard from Eugene Williams to his family and Mr. Jiggs Williams, most likely one of his brothers. He writes that he does not have enough time to write a full letter. In the postcard he describes the scene on the front, where men are marching in...

GLC09587.140

[Eugene Williams becomes sergeant]

Document states that Eugene Williams is promoted from cadet flight sergeant to sergeant.

GLC09587.141

Graduation Exercise

The program from Eugene Williams' graduation from Class 45-E of the United States Army. On the front, there is a drawing of a soldier. Half of his face is white and the other half is shaded.

GLC09587.149

[Unidentified soldier]

A photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on a path in front of a tree. He was most likely in Eugene Williams' unit. In the lower right corner, someone has written, "Love you. Piggy".

GLC09587.204

Officer Sees Brother Get Wings

A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene Williams, and Cordelia Williams shortly after Eugene received his wings at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Geraldine wears a camera around her neck. They all look at Eugene...

GLC09587.225

to Geraldyne Williams

In this postcard LeRoi writes home to his sister, Geraldyne [Geraldine] Williams. He is writing from Oscoda, Michigan and the front of the postcard is of the main street. He jokes that he isn't kidding when he says that there isn't much to do in the...

GLC09587.020

[Receipt for flying]

This receipt for flying notes that LeRoi Williams flew "18'' solo" and earned $1.50. The reverse of the note says "Wikingins."

GLC09587.049