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to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment has received orders, and will probably soon be moving to Richmond. He was unable to break the bill from home. The Union boys "played some rough games on the ignorant Secesh, in the matter of money," using wrappers...

GLC03696.13

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He received a letter from the clerk of Victor, and sends it on to other men. The troops have left Camp Huger and marched to the fairgrounds. He has the shakes. The mayor of the town has given up his keys, and the Union military...

GLC03696.14

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment is now under the command of General McClellan. General Wool has stepped down. He says Wool was starting to show his age. They have no orders to go yet, but it seems to be coming soon. Col. [Peirce] is a "disgrace to...

GLC03696.15

[notarized document certifying the annexed account of Andrew Llowell]

mentions money owed to Watson Myers Co.

GLC03769.004

[partial address leaf reading Alexander, Secretary...]

GLC03769.005

[economic theories and proposals]

includes agricultural figures and population notes

GLC03769.006

to Mr. Cobb

GLC03769.007

[rudimentary map of John Jackson's estate]

backside contains figures

GLC03769.008

scrap paper containing illegible handwriting

GLC03769.009.01

partial receipt for O'Brien

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Depositions of witnesses in a case between Benjamin Huntington, Gordon L. Mumford and Philectus Havens and others.

GLC03769.011

Legal summons for witnesses in the case between Benjamin Huntington and Philectus Havens and others.

GLC03769.012

[document requring 450 dollars to be paid to James Kerr as six months salary]

GLC03769.014

to M.P. Van Schanach

GLC03769.016

[legally binding certain men to the Sheriff of New York]

says they owe six hundred dollars and one is in custody for failing to pay.

GLC03769.017

to Miss Virginia Young

GLC03769.018

to Philip Schuyler

GLC03769.019

receipt for Capt Steven Adams to Parker Cleaveland

GLC03769.020

[certifying recent supreme court decision in case against Daniel Garllen William]

GLC03769.021

to C.W Rockwell

GLC03769.022.01

to Mrs. Alton B. Parker

GLC03769.022.02

clipping about Gov. Lehman and Van Buren Day

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to Mrs. Alton B. Parker

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to sir

letter fragment

GLC03769.023

to John Nicholas

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to Sir

mentions Nicholas Alleman

GLC03769.026.02

Account of a surveyer report on the Pennyslvania and Maryland boundary

photographs on back with biography

GLC03769.026.03

supreme court ruling to take Charles Duryee into custody

GLC03769.027

ad for J.W.B Dobler, west side bank

GLC03769.028.01

to Mr. Bartlett

GLC03769.028.02

to Mr. Hugo Seesselberg

GLC03769.030.01

short bio of Harold G. Hoffman

GLC03769.030.02

to Hon. Belmont Perry

GLC03769.031.01

short bio of Leon Abbot

GLC03769.031.02

to Mr. J.H Nunn

GLC03769.032

letter seal, separated

for William Denny

GLC03769.033.01

short bio of William Denny, governor of New Jersey, 1756-1759

GLC03769.033.02

to Sir

GLC03769.034

list of items purchased from goodspeed's bookshop

includes official documents signed by former governors of New Jersey

GLC03769.035.01

The administrators of the estate of William Malcolm, deceased, in account current with the surviving executors of the state of Samuel Bayard, deceased

GLC03769.035.02

Inventory of sunday goods belonging to John Campbell

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order to pay Hannah Cowell 36 pounds and six shillings

GLC03769.036.01

John Baynard requests David Bellenhoup to pay William Flurrie 48 pounds and 5 shillings

GLC03769.036.02

description of John C. Mc Ginley's appointment to the court of common pleas

GLC03769.037

[affidavit]

difficult to read but probably a legal document

GLC03769.038

to Robert von Moschzisker

GLC03769.039

too Mr. J. Harold Nunn

GLC03769.040

biographical record of Frederick Frelinghuysen

GLC03769.041

biographical record of Frederick Frelinghuysen and his three sons

GLC03769.042

[planning school districts]

on the back, a tirade against liqour

GLC03769.043

[planning districts]

on the back, a tirade against liqour

GLC03769.044

biographical record of Francis B. Ogden

GLC03769.045

biographical record of Richard J. Hughes

GLC03769.046

to Mr. J. Harold Nunn

GLC03769.047

Listing of all New Jersey Governors from 1665-1954

GLC03769.048

signatures of three New Jersey governors: Joel Parker, William Pennington, and Joseph Bloomfield.

GLC03769.049

Cover design of illustrated booklet containing the program of the annual governor's conference

GLC03769.050

biographical record for Robert B. Meyner

GLC03769.051

biographical record for Walter Evans Edge

GLC03769.052

biographical record for George S. Silzer

GLC03769.053

to Mr. James C. Marriot

GLC03769.054

to Belmont Perry

GLC03769.055

[certifying that two women, Elisabeth and Elisha Bird voluntarily signed a document without being threatened by their husbands]

does not say explicitly what the women agreed to

GLC03769.056

[certifying that two women, Elisabeth and Elisha Bird voluntarily signed a document without being threatened by their husbands]

does not say explicitly what the women agreed to, typed version of 03769.56

GLC03769.057

to Emma C. Small

He hasn't heard from her in some time, due to her illness, and he is anxious for full details. He describes his work with the Senate, introducing his "inventions in projectiles" and inventions of portable cots for officers and field hospitals. He...

GLC00687.005

to Emma C. Small

Many of Emma's letters have not reached George, and he wonders what happened to them. He wants to get his photograph taken, and appreciates the one she sent to him. He plans to come north for a visit, but his future is uncertain, although he would do...

GLC00687.006

to Emma C. Small

He writes to her a "few congratulatory lines" in response to the "Moonlight Musings" in the Prescott Journal, considering it a very fine poem. He expresses feelings of indifference toward an O. Gibbs Sr., and he mentions that his brother has just...

GLC00687.007

to Emma C. Small

He has just returned from New York City, where he worked with Secretary Chase to compare excise taxes of the U.S. and foreign countries. He refers to her article, "Caucuss," describing educational qualifications for the elective franchise of states...

GLC00687.008

to Emma C. Small

He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's...

GLC00687.009

to Emma C. Small

This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on March 31. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.

GLC00687.010

to Emma C. Small

He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin troops...

GLC00687.011

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson writes to tell Bill that he and his brother, Henry, enlisted in the Army in August and have been fighting the Dakota Indians. He graphically describes the dead left by the Dakota attacks on settlers, including a German family and a...

GLC00203.01

to William Jackson

He discusses the cold weather and the regiment's need to build their own winter quarters. He grumbles about the hardships of the soldier's life (food, work, etc.) and writes about how much the regiment has walked since August, boasting that he is...

GLC00203.02

to William Jackson

He discusses the possible summer plans for the regiment, including why he thinks that Chief Little Crow will not follow through on his promised summer attack. He believes that his regiment will stay with Gen. Sibley, since they have learned how to...

GLC00203.03

to William Jackson

In his letter, Edwin Jackson mentions that his brother, Henry, is getting a discharge due to his poor health; Edwin hopes this discharge will be processed soon. He discusses the school for Indian prisoners, describing it first as an expensive folly...

GLC00203.04

to William Jackson

In the letter, he recounts his visit to a photographer in St. Anthony who has yet to send him his photos after two months; this has sorely "vexed" him. He talks about the trip the regiment is about to make to Devils Lake in the northern Dakota...

GLC00203.05

to William Jackson

He informs his brother to send mail to Fort Abercrombie so it will reach him on the plains. His brother, Henry, will get his discharge within the next few days. Written at Camp Pope.

GLC00203.06

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson mentions four fights with Indians in the Dakota Territory and the army's destruction of their abandoned supplies. He complains of the bad water and hard marching, but assures his brother of his continued health. He tells of the birth of...

GLC00203.07.01

to William Jackson

The extra scrap, dated the next day, contains a post script mentioning that he received a letter from Harry and "they are all well." A separate post script from GLC00203.07.01.

GLC00203.07.02

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson describes troop movements across the plains to Fort Thompson, and writes about the cold and stormy weather, which has caused the soldiers to nickname the march the "Moscow Expedition." He discusses the food he's eaten (salt pork and...

GLC00203.08

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson has not heard from Bill, he repeats much of what he said in #8 about the "Moscow Expedition"; he talks about the large amount of clothing that he wore during that time and about how his regiment found 3,000 freezing Indians at Fort...

GLC00203.09

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson thinks and hopes that the troops will be sent to the South in place of the Minnesota 1st. He implores Bill to get everyone he knows to vote for Lincoln, as he is "stubborn" and the only candidate who can end the war. He waxes poetic on...

GLC00203.10

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson informs his brother that his company has been moved to Pipe Lake, which he dislikes, and says they won't go South this summer, though they may when the Minnesota 8th returns. He explains why Henry is having such a hard time at home with...

GLC00203.11

to William Jackson

The regiment is in Cairo, IL, on its way to Helena, AK, where Edwin Jackson is happy to be going. He describes a parade they were in, where the regiment's "Silver Band" played and ladies blew them kisses and waved their handkerchiefs. He talks about...

GLC00203.12

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson writes that the troops are in Arkansas, and he often has to stand guard duty; however, he would much rather be in the South and "run the chance of being shot and killed out and out" than be in Dakota "and be killed by degrees." He tells...

GLC00203.13

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson writes this letter from a camp hospital, and informs Bill that he has the ague (fever) and had the shakes terribly the night before. His fever is broken, though, and he is not in danger, just weakened by the fever, and wants to return...

GLC00203.14

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson writes that he is over his fever and is well again. He also recently voted, along with the rest of his regiment. He proudly notes that only 10 or 12 of them voted for "the Traitor Little Mac," so his regiment is a "true Union Regtiment...

GLC00203.15

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson discusses that the regiment has been moved to St. Louis, a much more hospitable place than the "Grave Yard" of Helena, AK, where two men died from sickness. He thinks the regiment will stay the rest of its enlistment there, and mentions...

GLC00203.16

to William Jackson

Edwin Jackson wishes Bill a happy New Year and talks about how happy and hopeful he is. He remarks that, after his last seven months are up, he will be proud to have been in the army and will be able to look at the cowardly Copperheads with contempt...

GLC00203.17

to William Jackson

Writing from home, he rejoices about having been part of crushing the rebellion in the South. He talks about how happy his father was to see him home again. He mentions that he was in the last battle in Blakely, Alabama, with his trusty Springfield...

GLC00203.18

to Emma C. Small

He describes their correspondence and hopes to maintain frequent contact. He inquires after a Mr. Chickering, a clerk and businessman. Powell as recently attended an exhibition of a two-piece painting of Adam and Eve by Sir Bufe, lectures, and the...

GLC00687.001

to Emma C. Small

He is sorry for the brevity of this letter and that her previous letters to him must remain unanswered, as he is very busy with the Legislature. He enclosed flower seeds, and comments on the freezing temperatures at night.

GLC00687.002

to Emma C. Small

George May Powell apologizes for the tardiness of this letter, brief as it is, due to his many responsibilities. He intimates at the future possibility of exchanging communication about lectures, articles, and books, particularly the Bible.

GLC00687.003

to Mine ver mooch freu

He reports the work of the past month is building guns for the war. He would like a copy of the Journal with her poem, and he encloses a program of an event he attended (not extant). As the men await an impending battle, Major McCrea commented at...

GLC00687.004

to Emma C. Small

A brief response to Emma's letter, he describes an encounter at Dr. Lewis's heterodox theological establishment. He planned a picture agency with Emma's assistance.

GLC00687.012

to Emma C. Small

He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Colonel Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active...

GLC00687.013

to Emma C. Small

He is concerned about her afflictions. His brother should call within a few days to look after her. He expresses hope that in the future they will be together, with many religious inferences.

GLC00687.014

to Emma C. Small

He has found an apartment and describes Dr. Taylor's treatment. If pictures do not sell in Lexington, the area can be moved to St. Paul. New England seems to be dry for sales.

GLC00687.015

to George May Powell

She is feeling better. Her recent crisis with a Mr. G. has proved her independence of him. She plans to see Dr. Taylor but is concerned about money. She reports her business capacity to sell one picture in Lexington. Her friends have offered to help...

GLC00687.016

to George May Powell

She describes her continuing recovery from illness and the care she has received.

GLC00687.017