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to Charles T. Beach re: printed circular letter on anti-slavery

"The present is the most auspicious period for the diffusion of antislavery statements." Counter signed by Francis Jackson.

GLC06862

re: 300,000 acres of western territory agreed to be ceded by state of New York

Also discusses funds for "extinquishing by purchase the claims of the native indians". Clerical signatures of Hancock and Samuel Adams. Noted by John Avery Jr. as a "True Copy"

GLC07044

[Captain R.W. Crockett, of the 81st U.S. Colored Troops]

Signed on mount. Crockett commanded the 81st U.S. Colored Troops, who principally guarded Port Hudson, La. After the 81st USCT was combined with the 88th and 89th to form the 77th USCT.

GLC06378

Officers of the 20th U.S. Colored troops with autographs

Some have canceled tax stamps on verso.

GLC06358

to Manuel L. Casa Fonda (in Spanish)

Report on new missions in Monterey. Includes physical conditions of the buildings, abilities of missionaries, obstacles due to local resistance among Indians, settlers and California ranchers.

GLC06297

Group of Soldiers, Point of Rocks, Va. Army of the James

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Partial tax stamp on verso. Group of black and white soldiers. The group is integrated. Inscription on verso: "Emma G. Griggs. From my Husband. 18"

GLC05137.005

[Carte de visite of J.A. Pratt]

Pratt was a sergeant in the 54th Mass. Black Regiment. Three quarter length seated carte de visite portrait, in uniform. Imprint of H.F. Warren, Waltham, Mass., on verso.

GLC07803

Cartes de visite (most signed) of officers of 20th Colored Infantry

GLC07778

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Letter to Ord discussing his post-war [Reconstruction] duties, the deployment of troops in Arkansas and out west to fight in the war with the Sioux: "General Grant has answered me emphatically that he cannot give me more troops. And balancing all the...

GLC08012.05

[Wrapper for 19th United States Colored Troops accounts for March & April 1865]

GLC06133.08

[Carte-de-visite of a black soldier in the Civil War]

Photograph of a First Sergeant in the U. S. Colored Troops.

GLC08976

Carte de visite of S.P. Putnam

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "S.P. Putnam, Capt. 20th U.S.C. Infty." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.01

Carte de visite of N.B. Burtram

Whitney & Paradise imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Col. N.B. Burtram, 20th U.S.C. Infantry, 1864." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.02

Carte de visite of J.E. Ba[illegible]

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "J.E. Ba[nigh], Capt. 29th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.03

Carte de visite of [Mortimer G. Smith]

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Mortimer G[?]. Smith, 2nd Lieut. 20th U.S.C.Infty." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.04

Carte de visite of [William] Moore

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Wm. Moore, 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.05

Carte de visite of Francis Bridge

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Francis Bridge, 1st Lt. 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.06

Carte de visite of Andres B. Hall

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Andress B. Hall, Capt. 21st U.S.C.Inf." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.07

Carte de visite of G.A. Foster

Moses & Piffet imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "G.A. Foster, Capt. [illegible], 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.08

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

New Orleans Photographic Co. imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "May 12 1865." Pencil inscription on verso: "16369." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.09

Carte de visite of [Arman Martin]

Washburn imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Arman[?] R. Martin, 1st Lieut. 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.10

Carte de visite of [William] Greeley

Moses & Piffet imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Wm. Gerrley, Capt. 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.11

Carte de visite of [H.H. Rowe]

Moses & Piffet imprint on recto. Ink inscription on verso: "Yours truly, H. H[?]. Rowe[?], Capt. 20th U.S.C.I." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06358.12

to Alexander Shiras

Explains that he has not responded to a recent letter because he was ill. Thanks some friends for medicine they sent. Mentions Paul's hemorrhage. Discusses the status of two reservation churches, neither of which had a minister.

GLC02429.15

Claims Arising Under the Cherokee Treaty

28th Congress 1st Session Rep. No. 391 House of Represenatives

GLC03776.39