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[Instructions sent to the treaty commissioners regarding negotiations with the northern and western Indians]

Instructions tell commissioners to be knowledgeable of previous treaties with the northern and western Indians, especially the 1789 treaty signed at Fort Harmar. If there are conflicting claims desires them "to be liberal in granting additional...

GLC02437.05823

to parents

Written from camp near Cedar Creek. Reports that extreme heat is causing deaths on marches, and that springs and brooks are dry. Prays for General Ulysses S. Grant's success in his campaign against Richmond, Virginia: "I want this war to close as...

GLC03523.18.22

to mother

Written from Camp near Petersburg. Mentions purchase of "sheet iron stove for which I paid the little sum of $7.50." References ordnance returns. Describes feast of roast turkey and chicken for Christmas, and oysters for New Years. Reports that board...

GLC03523.18.41

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Major Edwards, commanding the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, informs his mother that he has assumed the command of Camp Briggs, in Pittsfield. Remarks, "I have a splendid set of men- better never were seen- but all green... The most...

GLC02163.02

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 82 (October 8, 1861)]

Movements of General Zollicoffer, Fremont to be Court-Martialed, Affairs in Kentucky - The Capture, Sentence of Death, and Escape of James H. Burnam, The Capture of General Butler's Flagship "Fanny."

GLC05959.56.081

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (January 23, 1865)]

Sherman's Movements against South Carolina, General Bragg is confident that he will be able to hold Wilmington, Local Citizens arrested and confined to Castle Thunder for attempting to go to the enemy., Letter by the 13th Virginia Regiment before...

GLC05959.72.123

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother. "...i thought that I had seen hard times but I never did until i was taken prisoner...we fought them 3 days with 6,000 men and they had 45,000 with 84 pices of artirly we kiled 900 of them but they out winded us." Talks of the...

GLC02159.09

to Marion Hutson

Written to his brother from camp near the Rapidan River in Virginia. Mentions that the Yankee cavalry, supported by infantry and artillery, tried to crop the river but they drove them back. The Yankee cavalry numbers worry the troops. Remarks that...

GLC08165.60

to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military...

GLC03523.08.26

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife telling her he wished she wrote more often as he is lonely and in a "godforsaken plase for we are hemed in here on an island where we can see nor hear nothing but death and distruction on every side..." He reports to her that their...

GLC03523.11.11

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, replies to a letter from his aunt and uncle. Relates that two men from his company, Daniel D. Avey and Hillrick G...

GLC00653.09.07

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle as his corps attacks Jackson, Mississippi. He writes that the Union army attacked General Joseph E. Johnston's force, which was entrenched at Jackson, the...

GLC00653.09.13

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no. 193 (July 30, 1864)]

Subjects include Evacuation at Williamsburg and Yorktown Confirmed, From Charleston - Bombardment of Fort Sumter Continues, Fighting Again at Atlanta, Yankees Driven Back, Democratic Peace Meeting Held in New York. An account of peace negotiations...

GLC05959.07.08

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 279 (January 10, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes articles about "Major-General Butler's Farewell Address to the Army", Major-General N.P. Banks taking over command, Yankee counterfeit notes and their dishonesty, "A List of Federal...

GLC05959.09.121

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 Hat

Recounts meeting "Majors Burnham and Merriman on board the boat" at Fort Monroe. Describes war torn Petersburg, noting that "almost every house shows the marks of our Shells." Explains that the troops were weary from travelling 165 miles in six...

GLC04498.07

Diary of John W. Phoenix

Written from camp at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Describes picket duty, foraging, and rations. Mentions cooking and what the soldiers had for dinner frequently. Discusses how the soldiers want to shoot at pigeons flying over camp but are not allowed to...

GLC03956.01

to Elhanan M. Mast

Reports to his brother-in-law that he has heard of the defeat at Manassas Junction, which took place on 21-22 July 1861, professing that the version of the story that he heard was much exaggerated. Informs him that Captain Baldwin's company has...

GLC03523.10.033

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from Chattanooga. Reports the rebels are on three sides of them, and the Tennessee River is at their rear. Complains of hard times, living on one quarter rations with very little clothing. Reports very little shelling...

GLC03523.30.11

to John Damuth

Describes the daily routine of the soldiers, who "sharp shoot day times and stand picket and dig rifle pits nights." Some men are about to attempt to infiltrate a nearby Rebel fort. The life of the soldiers laying siege to Vicksburg is filled with...

GLC03523.14.29

to Joseph M. Maitland

Updates his son with news of Morgan's Raid: "The Morgan Raid has been the absorbing topic for the last two weeks and strong efforts have been made to capture him. Thus far about 3,000 of his men have been captured, and sent to different places for...

GLC03523.10.085

to Joseph M. Maitland

Criticizes Clement Vallandigham. Predicts that there will not be a draft in Ohio, as the quota of troops Ohio has to meet can be filled with volunteers. Reports that his old chaplain died. Recently heard news of "unnecessary destruction of Property...

GLC03523.10.098

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 14, no. 47 (August 19, 1864)]

Official Report by Mosby, Shelling of Atlanta, Latest News from Richmond.
Missing front and back page. War news includes reports from various battle fronts. An editorial examines the local conservative paper in terms of recent election results and...

GLC05959.23.14

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 31 (May 4, 1864)]

An editorial titled "To the Wicked Men of the Nation" contrasts evil with good in terms of war. "In the Hospital, at Midnight" gives a personal account of dying soldiers. An article examines "Marriage," while another defines "Minister's Salaries."...

GLC05959.39.52

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 135, 3790 (February 1, 1864)]

General Morgan's escape from prison. List of casualties in the battle of Missionary Ridge. Report of the raid on King's Ranch. News from Shreveport, Below, the West. Texas state general orders. Yankee intelligence. Texas governor's proclamation. List...

GLC05959.51.111

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 186, whole no. 3850 (December 23, 1864)]

Sherman within 40 miles of Savannah, Johnsonville evacuated, General Thomas abandoned his position at Franklin & formed a line of battle at Nashville.

GLC05959.54.20

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 82, whole no. 3577 (September 24, 1862)]

Williamsburg recaptured. Army correspondence with Mobile Tribune. News from Mississippi coast. Request for clothes and horses for the Rangers. Battle of Richmond, KY.

GLC05959.51.053

Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 53 (September 20, 1861)]

Governor Jackson Announces his Intentions of Moving the Capital to Lexington, General Lee Has Taken General Reynolds Prisoner, Article Concerning Parson Brownlow.
The Stay Law, an act to change the jurisdiction of the courts and the rules of pleading...

GLC05959.29.05

to Judge Haden

John P. Furniss thanks Judge Haden for sending $100. He explains that room and board must be paid in advance and he was concerned he would not have the money in time. He discusses his concerns about being able to help his mother financially. He...

GLC00653.24.02

to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller

Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."

GLC02691.09

to Mary Blackman

Writes to his mother about the war being just about over. "...the Jonnes [Johnnies] keep coming in hear every day ...pitch on them and kill some and drive them of if it wasnt for the soldiers bing hear the Jonnes would not stand much chance..."...

GLC02159.19

to Benjamin F. Butler

Thanks Butler, who in 1815 defended Jackson's actions at New Orleans. Says that no matter how the Senate rules he knows the measures he took were necessary and that "I acted in the defence of New Orleans with the purest principles of a patriot."...

GLC05271

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

[Humphrey Campaign Materials and essay, "An Indian In Spite of Myself"] [Decimalized .01- .19]

This collection consists of 19 items primarly concerning the Hubert Humphrey 1968 campaign. There are five newsletters from the 1968 Hubert Humphrey campaign. Six campaign press releases concerning Humphrey's views and promoting him for President...

GLC09565

[Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains:

Unknown. Map: s. l., Topographical map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction. No date. 1 p. Includes an image of Washington, D. C., with the capital building in the foreground. Depicts Virginia and the western...

GLC06628.03

to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for a gift of cigars. Mentions that the commission is still waiting for a treaty with Colombia before they can proceed with the canal. Describes recent pleasant, warm weather which he appreciates because coal is difficult to obtain...

GLC02763.02

Gazette of the United States. [No. XLIX (September 30, 1789)]

Reports on the French Revolution and activities in the House of Representatives, including reference to the "fixing of the seat of government" and an editorial note that "this closes our account of the proceedings of the full session of Congress...

GLC03174.02

Herald Extra. [(April 23, 1861)]

Headlines reads, "Very latest by telegraph his afternoon. Rebellious excitement in Maryland and Virginia. Northern students sent home. 14000 troops at Washington. Vessels arming for the Blockade." Reports on various events related to the 19 April...

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