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circa September 1875
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
Collection of four letters of Francis Spinner concerning his reluctance to accept the Republican nomination for NY State Comptroller [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC03225
17 November 1861
Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867
to Francis E. Spinner
Discusses being placed in charge of Camp Benton, Missouri after John C. Fremont retired. Informs that he has held one review and inspection, and daily drills and parades. States that there are now 1000 troops at the camp. Comments that he has...
GLC03226
26 March 1911
Parsons, Luke F., 1833-1926
to J. E. Boos
Reminiscences about John Brown by a former follower. Gives a physical description of Brown, and discusses Brown's conviction to always fight for what was right. "He said the Lord had created him to be the deliverer of the slaves from bondage, the...
GLC03227
23 April 1861 - 6 May 1861
Carey Brothers
Collection of letters of George and Henry Carey to their Uncle Galloway [Decimalized .01-.12]
Letters discuss the conditions in Baltimore at beginning of the Civil War, the likelihood of Maryland seceding, flying of secession flags, run on bank, and the influx of troops. By Henry G. Carey and George Carey.
GLC03228
28 February 1836
Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869
Texas expects every man to do his duty... [calling for reinforcements at Alamo]
GLC03230.01
Travis, William B., fl. 1835
to the citizens of Texas: "Victory Or death" [Alamo]
Travis' broadside reprints his appeal for reinforcements at the Alamo. Streeter Texas 48: 132-32A, 145, 148.
GLC03230.02
23 March 1778
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
to William Heath
Written by General Burgoyne while an American prisoner after his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777 to Major General William Heath as commander of the Convention Army (prisoners of war from the battle of Saratoga) around Boston...
GLC03231
23 August 1778
Crane, John, 1744-1805
to John Sullivan
Expresses surprise at the news that "Count D'Estaing has abandoned us in the present Enterprise." At Sullivan's request gives his opinion on the situation, saying he feels the siege of Newport is not worth continuing without the French fleet, since...
GLC03232
10 April 1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Joseph E. Johnston
Writes in a telegram, "A scout reports that Genl. Lee surrendered the remnant of his Army near to Appomatox [sic] C.H. yesterday. No official intelligence of the event, but there is little room for doubt, as to the result." Davis orders General...
GLC03233
August 29, 1778
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to unknown
Reports that his son left the recipient's horse at Daggets instead of at Sanfords in Bristol, where William Ellery had promised to deliver it in his last letter as his part in the "Newport Expedition." Comments on General John Sullivan and the...
GLC03236
22 June 1766
Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787
to William Johnson
General Gage about securing evidence against a spy at Johnson Hall and George Croghan's report from Fort Pitt about murders of Indians and white encroachment on their land. In regard to the latter, he contends that the white settlers at Redstone...
GLC03238
13 November 1777
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to James Warren
Written by Gerry as delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress to Warren as a member of the Continental Navy Board. References Warren's letter of 23 October 1777, in which he found news of General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga...
GLC03239
16 June 1812
to Charles Cutts
Near the beginning of the outbreak of the War of 1812, Gerry describes and criticizes Federalist politics as an attempt "to place in the executive departments of the Nation & States, men devoted to the interest & Government of Great Britain."...
GLC03240
13 May 1863
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to William Tecumseh Sherman
General Grant transmits orders to General Sherman, Commander of the 15th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, during March-July 1863 operations against Vicksburg. Instructs Sherman to "Move directly towards Jackson starting at early dawn in the morning."...
GLC03241
03 January 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Commission of Thomas W. Forster, Capt. in Artillery Regt. commanded by Knox
Printed sheet countersigned by Charles Thomson.
GLC03242
13 January 1817
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Samuel Carswell
Asks Carswell to extend a line of credit to John H. Eaton on Jackson's behalf. Eaton was travelling to Philadelphia in order to publish his Life of Jackson.
GLC03243.01
19 June 1856
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to William Sipes re: regrets that Sipes has written his biography
Buchanan also politely declines to read Sipes' manuscript. He claims that the materials for a biography would have to come from himself in order to be accurate. Also, "an eminent literary friend offered to write my Biography & I gratefully accepted...
GLC03243.02
12 April 1862
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
to Richard Ewell
Discusses plans for his upcoming Valley Campaign, specifically escape plans. Also discusses the potential size of opposing forces and information from a deserted.
GLC03246
17 August 1811
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: thanks for lectures on medicine, mathematics; health, etc.
Signed twice on address leaf with Free frank written in another hand. Ford, Jefferson's Works, 11:211-13 and Butterfield, Rush Letters, 2:1073-76, 1098-1100. Written in Poplar Forest.
GLC03248
07 December 1860
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Earl Van Dorn
Lee adds a seemingly throw-away comment taking notice that the Secretary of War has appropriated more funds to the Western forts "I hope we shall be Comfortable while in the Union"
GLC03249
10 November 1863
to Jefferson Davis
A detailed letter reporting the activities, maneuvers and current positions of the troops under his command. Lee concludes: "The army now occupies about the same positions as before the recent advance."Written at the Head Quarters of the Army of...
GLC03250
21 May 1782
Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813
to Richard Harrison
Livingston, writing as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, discusses the capture and parole of Henry Brockholst Livingston and the general lack of faith of the populace in Britain's professed good will, as communicated by Sir Guy Carleton.
GLC03253
25 July 1776
McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806
to Charles Lee
Also addressed to Lieutenant Seixas (possibly Abraham Mendez Seixas). Colonel McIntosh, commander of American forces in Georgia, replies to a letter from General Lee, Southern Department Commander. Mentions Colonel Samuel Elbert, also active in...
GLC03255
3 June 1781
Mason, George, 1725-1792
to George Mason Jr.
Discusses George Jr.'s brothers' roles in the war. Says the Americans under Nathaniel Greene are fighting bravely, but are overmatched by the British, who seem intent on taking Virginia. Cornwallis and his men have just arrived in Virginia to...
GLC03256
17 June 1781
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
to John Jay
Writes to Jay, then Minister to Spain, about Jays appointment as one of five commissioners to negotiate peace during the American Revolution (which eventually resulted in the Treaty of Paris). Gives advice on how to deal with Spain, asking him to...
GLC03257
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