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1865/11/23
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to mother
Describes the damage done by union bombardment and subsequent fires. Hopes to dispose of his stock in auction. Wants to be home for Christmas.
GLC04662.114
1 August 1795
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
[General Orders].
Pardon of Robert Newman and Henry Miller in compliance with a request made by the Delaware Nation and other Indian tribes. Orders Miller to return to the company he abandoned the previous February, and to remain there until he compensates for his...
GLC04864.09
28 November 1795
[General Orders]
Countersigned by John Mills, Adjutant General on p. 5. Report of the General Court Martial trial of Edwin L. Harris of the 1st Sub Legion held from 17-23 November 1795. Harris is charged with fraudulently obtaining money from the public. The...
GLC04864.21
1 November 1864
[Black soldiers]
"God save the republic. Never in field or tent scorn a black regiment." Issued "in commemoration of emancipation in Maryland." With George Boker's Poem 'The Black Regiment', and vignettes of colored troops in battle, slaves on the auction block...
GLC08358
19 April 1793
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Wanted to write yesterday, but received no word of Wilks' house until after the post left. Mr. Wilks is currently in negotiations with Colonel William Smith either for the purchase or lease of it. Will know the outcome in two or three days. If...
GLC02437.05874
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