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1861
["Death to Traitors" anti-Confederate token showing Jefferson Davis hanging]
The face shows a body hanging from a tree with the inscription "Jeff Davis." The obverse is inscribed "Death to Traitors" and "Becker."
GLC04986
1861-1865 ca.
[Pauline Cushman]
Full length pose in uniform with sword. Cushman served as a Union spy in Louisiana.
GLC04987
1772
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
[The Holy Bible; inscribed by Benjamin Rush].
Presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush.
GLC04998.01
circa 1802-1813
to Ann Emily Rush Cuthbert
Also written on by Cuthbert, Rush's eldest daughter. He writes, "permit me my dear child to remind you of the promises you made me the evening before we parted. I shall not be happy till I hear of your having fulfilled them. I send you herewith a...
GLC04998.02
1825
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
[Notes for speech]
Expresses his gratitude to members of "both houses" of the Pennsylvania legislature for their "kind welcome." Undated notes for a speech possibly given in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on 31 January or 1 February 1825.
GLC04999
31 May 1795
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to Sylvanus Bourne
Discusses the progress and prospects of the North American Land Company in regard to their Georgia holdings. Comments on unfavorable publicity in Paris newspaper and his plans to reverse any negative impression. Discusses fund raising and bills in...
GLC05000
13 April 1864
Anderson, James Patton, 1822-1873
to Braxton Bragg
Anderson, commander of the District of Florida, writes to Bragg, now chief military advisor to President Davis. Anderson complains about the disorganization of his district and the difficulties of his job. Expresses surprise at the addition of 5,000...
GLC05001
3 February 1863
Baldwin, William Edwin, 1827-1864
to D. W. Flowerree
General Baldwin informs Major Flowerree, an assistant adjutant general (for General Dabney Herndon Maury), that an unofficial report informed of thirty seven deserters from the 37th Mississippi Regiment the previous night. Notes that the Big Black...
GLC05002
circa 16 July 1863
Barton, Seth Maxwell, 1829-1900
to unknown
Barton, a Confederate General, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the impressment of workers for a building project. States that Major Burnet is attentive in organizing the project, which he refers to as Green's Hill. The docket indicates...
GLC05003
2 May 1863
Bate, William Brimage, 1826-1905
General Bate writes to an unknown general. Bate is unable to review the recipient's brigade because Generals Stuart and Polk will be in his camp for inspection.
GLC05004
20 May 1861
Blanchard, Albert Gallatin, 1810-1891
[Order No. 2 containing instructions for Colonel Blanchard's command]
Colonel Blanchard assumes command of troops in the district south and west of the Elizabeth River. Includes appointment of Blanchard's quartermaster, instructions for submitting morning reports, and other rules pertaining to his command. Instructs...
GLC05005
30 January 1863
Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
to Christopher G. Memminger
Confederate General Bragg sends a $100 counterfeit Confederate bill (see GLC05006.02) which he found on a man who was now being held for questioning.
GLC05006.01
circa 1855-1860
Items concerning John Cabell Breckinridge [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC05007
20 September 1862
Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916
Reports on nearby Union movements, and a reported advance "upon the Independence road, between Independence & Colemansville." Addressed to "Genl," most likely for Braxton Bragg since he was in charge of the Kentucky campaign, and because the docket...
GLC05008
25 September 1863
Finley, Jesse J. (Jesse Johnson), 1812-1904
to James Benagh
Finley, Colonel of the Sixth Florida Infantry, transmits a report of the Chickamauga Campaign to Captain Benagh, Assistant Adjutant General. Writes from Headquarters, Sixth Florida Volunteers, near Chattanooga. Details the Battle of Chickamauga...
GLC05009
29 May 1862
Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
to Henry A. Wise
Says his position is critical, with the enemy only "a few hundred yards" away, and he will need reinforcements, "three full Brigades." Wonders if he will receive them since General Johnston's "attention is now entirely to the left." Written at 8:15...
GLC05010
1863
[Items pertaining to Confederate General Dabney Herndon Maury]
GLC05012
12 October 1862
Pegram, John, 1832-1865
to Carter L. Stevenson
Orders Stevenson to try to hold his ground as the Confederate army makes preparation to retreat from Kentucky "Gen Smith wishes you to obstruct the road if possible...In case you are forced to abandon the present position, fall back to the nearest...
GLC05013
22 July 1864
Price, Sterling, 1809-1867
to Thomas C. Reynolds
Confederate General Price replies to a letter from Reynolds, Governor of Missouri, in which Reynolds asked whether Price would command an expedition into Missouri. Writes, "I consider such an expedition practicable, and in the contingency you...
GLC05014
17 February 1864
Roddey, Philip Dale, 1820-1897
Confederate General Roddey, commanding a cavalry brigade in the Army of Tennessee, reports that most of his brigade is at camp, and the remainder are in the Tennessee Valley. Informs Bragg, conducting Confederate military affairs in Richmond...
GLC05015
22 April 1864
Thompson, Meriwether Jeff, 1826-1876
to Mary G. Rogers
Thompson, a Confederate general taken as prisoner at Fort Delaware, writes to thank Rogers for a basket of "'goodies' such as only sweet ladies can make. ... which remind us of our dear homes in the days of 'piping peace' when Plenty and Happiness...
GLC05016
4 May 1861
Ingraham, Duncan N., 1802-1891
Captain Ingraham writes to a general who remains unnamed in this letter. States "I drop you a line to say we are all quiet here... Lincoln seems determined to carry it on..." Predicts that the Union will not attempt to invade the location of the...
GLC05017
5 January 1863
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
An Address to the People of the Free States by the President of the Southern Confederacy.
Contemporary fake on emancipation. Imprint, "Richmond Enquirer Print." A fictitious response of Jefferson Davis to the Emancipation Proclamation, threatening retaliation by enslaving Black people. It says in part "All negroes who shall be taken in...
GLC05018
March 1862
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville. No. 3. March 1862.
One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville. No. 3. March 1862," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. Image shows two Quaker guns and several men posed near the interior wall of the fort. View...
GLC05111.01.0037
Incidents of the War. Ruins at Manassas. No. 1. March, 1862.
One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the War. Ruins at Manassas," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. This page was taken from "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War." Image is of a young boy, a dead horse, and a Federal...
GLC05111.01.0038
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