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to Guy Fenton

He has mixed feelings about his job and feels it is impossible to make a service institution based on seniority. War cannot be defined by standard answers.

GLC02766.031

to Simon Elliot

McHenry informs Elliot that the President has appointed him "Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry in the army of the United States." Letter written from the War Department.

GLC01450.448.05

to his cousin

A letter from Hutson's brother enclosed with the one from his cousin informed Hutson of the death of their father, Richard Woodward Hutson (1788-1866). Recalls emotional partings with his father during the Civil War. Reports that he unsuccessfully...

GLC08165.13

to Major Thomas T. Eckert

Written on War Department, Washington City stationery, President Lincoln requests Major Thomas T. Eckert supply specific reports regarding the Hampton Roads Peace Conference. In part: "Please furnish me copies of all dispatches sent by the...

GLC07872

[Cabinet photograph of Absalom Baird]

With short biographical description on verso. Awarded the Medal of Honor, Civil War at Jonesboro, Ga. Gilt edges. Sept 1864 - "Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works."

GLC02136.16

[Transmittal of commission of Assistant Adjutant General to Henry M. Cist]

Partially printed document signed by Kelton as Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits commission of Cist as Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. Volunteers. On War Department, Adjutant General's Office, stationary. Unrelated to .01.

GLC00898.02

[Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]

Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).

GLC07536.01

to Benjamin Lincoln

Praises the artificers and men of the artillery for their work throughout the war and discusses their sentiments in regards to commissions and pay, which they feel is unfair under the current system.

GLC02437.01976

Harvard memorial biographies

Edited by Higginson. Published by Sever and Francis. Page opposite inside cover of Vol. II signed by E.L. Motte. Biographies of Harvard students and graduates killed in the Civil War.

GLC00267.263

Note: Adelbert Ames, Lowell MA, to F.H. Meserve, New York, NY. December 19, 1908.

Ames writes: "I think this photograph was taken the first year or two after the war in Washington D.C." A small photograph of Ames (5111.01.0624) is with the letter.

GLC05111.01.0623

to [Roberta Jeffery]

The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...

GLC01896.075

to Charles J. Hutson

A letter of condolence upon the death of Emmeline Colcock, Charles' fiance, with religious overtones throughout. Mentions Emmeline's siblings visiting from Grahamville, South Carolina. Hopes their is no sickness in Charles' camp and that the war...

GLC08165.37

to Stockton Bates

Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners of war were held until they were exchanged with Confederate prisoners of war, then returned to their regiments. Expresses fear that every officer would apprehend him after he had been taken into...

GLC03523.23.37

to Henry Knox

Discusses his family, stating "My feelings are more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle." Comments on credit being given to George Washington (and himself) for service during the Revolutionary War, noting "there are others no less...

GLC02437.02971

Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri...

This is a proclamation stating that any citizen arrested for their political opinions on the Civil War within the State of Missouri are to be released as per an agreement between Major General Price, and Major General Freemont. It also states that...

GLC06821.01

To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.

GLC02437.04473

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 20 (February 13, 1864)]

Battle Report by General Robert E. Lee, Linocln's Draft Call for Half a Million Men, The Conduct of Southern People During the War.

GLC05959.61.06

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (December 17, 1862)]

A letter to the editor titled "A Man for the Times" describes the value of an upright citizen-neighbor. An article titled "Desire of Riches" warns about the danger of wealth, while another article extols "Christian Diplomacy," especially in light of...

GLC05959.39.09

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 38 (March 28, 1863)]

Editorial examines identity of perennial writer of letters to the editor, "Nuff Ced." Commentary on cavalry, cost of war. Diagnoal floral pattern in white, gray, and cream.

GLC06208.22

to his parents

One letter from Byron E. Bates to his parents dated June 24, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.110

to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from H.L. Thompson dated St. John's College Hospital Ward, Annapolis, M.D., September 21, 1864. Related to Clarence Calkins as a prisoner of war.

GLC03766.12

[Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to...

GLC09815

to Joseph Howell

Written from the "War Office." Writes that a Lieutenant Colonel Monbarrot of Colonel Fennuiel's regiment claims a right to be in the Society of the Cincinnati. Declares that the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) would like Howell, Paymaster General, to...

GLC02437.04199