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to William Buntly

Wants his brother and lawyers to collect money owed to him. Instructs William to send word about a court case in which the Buntly family is currently involved, mentioning that he thinks best that the case be tried although he entrusts William with...

GLC04190.02

African Americans near canal in Richmond

Image shows twelve adults and children near a riverbank or canal. A large building in the rear of the image stands testament to the destructive power of the war, as all that remains is the brick shell of the once large structure. Inscription on veros...

GLC05111.01.0924

to John Jay

Inspector General Alexander Hamilton writes to Governor of New York John Jay about the importance of engineers in planning the defense of Philadelphia against possible attack duing the threat of war between the United States and France in 1798...

GLC07155

New York weekly tribune. [Vol. 5, no. 41, whole no. 249]

Image and description of the Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa and Vera Cruz harbor. Articles titled "The Battles of the Rio Grande," "Gen. Arista's Account of the Battle of Palo Alto," and "The Army of Occupation." Includes General Taylor's official...

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to Titus Homer

Encloses a certificate from the Board of War (not included), needed to settle his pay. Arnold informs Homer that he will accept the command of West Point. Although Homer was a friend of Arnold, he probably was unaware of his treasonous plans...

GLC01542

to Lord Thanet

Copy of a letter to Thanet in which Gates appeals to Britain to recognize American independence. Cites the American victory at Saratoga and foretells "Calamities which England will sustain" if the war is continued. A version of this letter was...

GLC01450.150

to unknown

Reports what he knows about the promotion that just occurred and why Elhanan did not get it. Asks him to keep the information private. Discusses the crops. Says he sold eleven acres of land. Comments that some neighbors "...are down on the war and...

GLC03523.10.257

[Collection of George W. Tillotson, H company, 89th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.208]

Sergeant Tillotson served with the 89th NYS Vols (Dickinson Guards). He came from Greene, NY and left behind a wife and three children. His correspondence, mostly with his wife A. Elizabeth ("Libby") describe camp life, complains about the war...

GLC04558

Democratic Vistas

First edition inscribed to Matthew Brady, the Civil War photographer. In this essay, Whitman discusses the theory of democracy and its possibilities in America after the Civil War. He criticizes America for its unrestrained wealth, materialism, and...

GLC00865

to Emily McLeod

Discusses life at Camp Huger. Reports that Alston's men are in bad condition due to inactivity. Talks about his philosophy that educated men who lived inactive lives and are unprepared for hardships make better soldiers. Remarks they read only...

GLC08165.43

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports to son about the death of a family friend, Ben Morgan. Writes that "I asked him of his hope of Heaven. He said it was strong, strong enough to bear him over the Jordon of waters." Instructs his son to make himself acquainted with his officers...

GLC03523.10.061

[Clothing receipt roll for Company F, 26th Regiment, United States Colored Troops]

Sergeant Jacob Sanders signs as a witness. Includes the names of soldiers in Company F, led by Captain George England. Each soldier signs with an "x" between the first and last name. Table printed on verso outlines the Secretary of War's recommended...

GLC04520

to Thomas Hill Watts

Seddon, Confederate Secretary of War, writes to Watts, Confederate Attorney General. Seddon states, "You are respectfully informed in reply to the applications of D H Parker submitted by you, that the Exemption Act has not embraced overseers of...

GLC01925

to: Carrie.

He discusses the new system of rationing, along with his observation of the execution of a deserter. He states his belief that the end of the war might be in sight, possibly as soon as January of 1864, along with own term of service being nine months...

GLC07164.47

[Appointment of George Stoneman]

Lists military retirements and promotions of John M. Schofield and George Stoneman. Signed as President. Docketed on verso by Secretary of War John Schofield (who had replaced Stanton).

GLC02780

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He includes a collection of "old masters." Not included here. (Pictures by the great painters) So far there have been no orders. He thinks the war office is restrictive.

GLC02161.157

to Cordelia Williams

Colonel Charles D. Carle of the War Department writes that enclosed is the last Will and Testament of 2nd Lt. LeRoi S. Williams and extends his sympathies.

GLC09587.045

to Samuel Hodgdon

As Secretary of War, instructs Quartermaster's Deputy to open a new store "securely situated from fire for the public purposes, the rent ought to be as low as possible."

GLC08326

Copy of the Emperor of Muscovy's speech to King William

The Emperor of Muscovy (Moscow) declares his support for England in a conflict with France, and states that if the war continues, he will put himself at England's service.

GLC03107.04841

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

Typed translation available in collateral file. The letter notes that Capt. William Kidd and some other privateers left for England on a man-of-war. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.05345

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Charlotte M. Glaze to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated February 21, 1974. Glaze is against the impeachment of President Nixon. Glaze wrote this letter on the back of a letter from Moorhead to Charlotte M. Glaze thanking her for...

GLC09613.02.3720

[Officers of the Kearsarge]

Depicts officers of the ship Kearsarge, first launched 11 September 1861 by the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Apparently reprinted by Howard in 1906. Depicts Civil War-era officers. Accompanied by three lists citing the names of officers depicted in the...

GLC02464.16.02

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 246 (December 2, 1862)]

"Designs of the Enemy in the Southwest," excerpted from the New York Times, describes the importants of maintaining control in Mississippi. Mentions General Ulysses S. Grant. Other articles include: "A Most Daring and Extraordinary Bank Robbery in...

GLC05959.09.103

View from an elevation in front of the Capitol, Nashville, Tenn., looking west

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View from an elevation in front of the Capitol, Nashville, Tenn., looking west over the Battle field on the first day of the fight, Dec. 15th, 1864." Looking down a hill, over the roofs of some houses and...

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