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to Arnold Welles

Secretary of War Knox acknowledges a letter he received from Welles regarding payment owed for the house at Dorchester. Reports that he is surprised, as he thought General Henry Jackson paid it. Declares he will investigate further what happened.

GLC02437.04696

[Certificate of account]

A certificate affirming that a document is a "True Copy" of an account made two years earlier by a man named John Mitchell. The certificate was signed at Fort Pitt, a key cite during the French and Indian War. Countersigned by William Christie.

GLC01541.05

to Simon Cameron

Lincoln writes to Secretary of War Cameron to express his desire to accept a fifth regiment from Michigan. He is referring to the 16th Michigan Volunteers, under Colonel T.B.W. Stockton. Lincoln seeks Cameron's approval of this action.

GLC00966

The Interesting Life, Travels, Voyages, and Daring Engagements of the Celebrated Paul Jones

Paul Jones was Commodore in the American Navy during the late Revolutionary War. The book contains "numerous anecdotes of undaunted courage, in the production of his undertakings." The book was printed by N. Elliot, and published by William E...

GLC03107.05325

Endorsement on Winfield Scott ALS 3 p. 2-8-1865 re: paroling nephew E. P. Scott

Scott's ALS to William Hoffman, Commissary General of Prisoners, 2/8/1865 has been endorsed by Lincoln, asking that Capt. E. P. Scott be paroled to Lieut. General Scott. Young Scott was the elder's grand nephew, serving as a Confederate Prisoner of...

GLC01889.01

Americans All

One poster by Howard Chandler Christy labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated 1919, advertising for Victory Liberty Loan. Imagery contains allegorical female symbol for America displayed with an American flag in the background. Printed with...

GLC09676.03

[Commission of James W. Ripley as Captain in the Fourth Regiment of Artillery]

Engraved document signed by Adams as president and countersigned by James Barbour as secretary of war. Includes a paper seal. A note on the side signed by "R. Jones" indicated that it was "Registered Vol: 2 page 59" in the attorney general's office...

GLC01492

[Appointment of Philip R. Ward, First Lieutenant of Artillery (paper)]

Appointment of Philip R. Ward, First Lieutenant of Artillery, beginning August 10, 1900. Signed by William McKinley as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant General's...

GLC00778.18

Collection of letters, clipped signatures, and newsclippings from Lincoln's cabinet members [decimalized]

The collection is split into three subsections: .01, .02, and .03.

GLC05603.01 is a collection of letters from Lincoln's cabinet members regarding Civil War legislation and other matters. It is decimalized .01-.33.

GLC05603.02 is a collection of...

GLC05603

to Jefferson Davis

Writing to the Confederate President, Confederate Secretary of War Benjamin notes that there is much molasses available in Louisiana and suggests that molasses would be welcomed by the troops to improve their deficient coffee.

GLC00495

Report of Lieutenant General U.S. Grant, of the armies of the United States--1864-'65

Inscribed to John Sherwood on the title page. This is Grant's last report to Congress on the conclusion of the war. With provenance notice on later flyleaf from Sherwood to his son.

GLC05105

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the train ride back from visiting Estelle, during which he sat next to a young NYU graduate who had been forced to move to Virginia to find work during the war

GLC09120.107

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 89 (April 14, 1864)]

Report of the actions of General Sherman's army, including the Battle of Bayon Teche, Reports on the war in Arkansas and the Southwest, The Battle of Gettysburg - statement by Major General Meade.

GLC05959.56.158

to Richard H. Jackson

Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.

GLC07705.209

to Ever Remmebered Cousin

He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.

GLC07205.068

Palmetto herald. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (March 17, 1864)]

Steamer edition of this Union occupation newspaper. The Negro freed slave view of the war. Letter from the correspondent embedded in the 33rd Delaware regiment, escape & capture of three prisoners, night attack on Seabrook, Port Royal ship news.

GLC06107.33

Evacuation of Aquia Creek, VA. July 1863. [Copy 2]

Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan. Published in Gardner's "Photo. Sketchbook of the Civil War," with accompanying panel of text. Image of steamers at the landing with barges in foreground.
See GlC 5111.01.0261

GLC05111.01.0261

to Col. A. C. Moore

Lee writes a letter to Moore discussing preparations for the Battle of Cheat Mountain. Moore commanded the 29th Regiment of Va. Vols. The Battle of Cheat Mountain was Lee's first campaign of the war.

GLC01769

to Edwin M. Stanton

Smith, Governor of Rhode Island, informs Stanton, Secretary of War, that "the first notice Captain Jenckes [Ethan A. Jenks] received of the commission on the charge made against him was the order dismissing him."

GLC02750.053

Provisioning an Immense Army- British Transport Wagons in France

This photograph shows wagons used to transport various supplies during the war. Everything from fod to ammunition had to be carried to the soldiers. The staff that took care of this were very organized.

GLC09584.131

[Settled account of John White]

Written from "Auditors Office State of Maryland." A Mr. R. Denny of the Auditor's Office certifies John White settled with Jacob Norris and allotted him 2500 dollars "for his Commutation" in Maryland during the war.

GLC02437.04281

To Thomas Noyes

Short note to Thomas Noyes attesting to the Revolutionary War service of a list of men which was said to be enclosed, but seems to have been separated from the document. The signature of the sender is unclear.

GLC02150.16

[Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant, brevet]

Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant by brevet, beginning on June 3, 1864. Stamped signature by Andrew Johnson as President, countersigned by Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Awarded for "gallant and meritorious services at the Battle...

GLC00778.06