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[Receipt for expenses]

Written by Pollard as aide-de-camp to General William Heath. Receipt for 55 pounds, 3 shillings "on acct of expenses for the Troops of the Convention." Pollard was on the staff of Heath, the American commander of the district where the captured...

GLC04764.65

to John Burgoyne

Written by Captain Brathwait of the ship Centurion in Cape Cod Harbor. Tells Burgoyne that he has arrived with orders of General Sir William Howe for the Men of War and transports with provisions on board them to return to Rhode Island. Says he will...

GLC04764.67

Boston patriot. [Vol. 3, no. 36 (July 4, 1810)]

Contains a section of the celebration of the Fourth of July which quotes a letter from John Adams. Prints correspondence from President John Adams dated 25 August 1781 from Amsterdam. A letter from the Massachusetts governor to the state legislature...

GLC08830.02

to William W. McKean

Redirects a ship, the Niagara under Captain W.W. McKean, originally sent to blockade Charleston to the Gulf of Mexico to "take measures for instituting and carrying into effect a rigid blockade of the Mississippi and such other ports, especially...

GLC08908

Expulsion of Mr. Bright. Speech of Hon. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, in the Senate of the United States, Jan. 31, 1862

Published Scammell & Co. Printers. Explains his reasons for voting to expel Senator Bright of Indiana from the Senate. Senator Bright was charged with writing a letter to Jefferson Davis ( president of the Confederacy) on March 1, 1861. Accuses...

GLC05255.01

to Elhenan M. Mast

Discusses with his brother-in-law the idea of a draft in Kingston. Describes a "war meeting" he recently attended, where a great number of men from their community decided to volunteer for the war. Reports that "I was in town this afternoon and I...

GLC03523.10.026

to Elhanan M. Mast

Provides his brother-in-law with details about the war, reporting that "our forces met with a terrible defeat at the Battle of [Port] Republic..." Mentions General George McClellan's move to make the James River the base of his operations. Discusses...

GLC03523.10.042

to Damuth family

Sends a list of the killed, dead, sick, wounded and discharged. Writes about action at an unidentified battle. Letter written some time after "the fight at Champion Hills."

GLC03523.14.82

[Excerpt of a petition in which Knox and others attempt to persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to sell uncultivated lands to officers and soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War]

Signed in the docket. Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and others attempt to persuade the General Court of Massachusetts to divide land in the eastern part of the state (present-day Maine) for officers and soldiers who served in the Revolution...

GLC02437.03124

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from camp in Farmington, three miles outside Corinth, Mississippi. Reports his line extends fifteen to twenty-five miles. States he is in Union General John Pope's division expecting a battle any moment, "... if we whip...

GLC03523.30.03

Provision return for one Captain Lieutenant and one police officer for the garrison of West Point

Also signed by John Miles, police officer. Covers 16- 31 May. Contains a note on page two written by Charles Fryer, who confirms receipt of the rations.

GLC02437.09738

Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department

Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 25-28 May. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.

GLC02437.09740

to Robert Morris

Discusses the contract recently sent by the Board of Treasury to him and to Morris regarding a loan they are planning to give to Congress. Will come to New York to finish signing paperwork with Morris. Writes, "I am very far from wishing to engage...

GLC02437.03365

[Letter of address to the town of Granby]

Honored with their application from the day before. Writes that he sympathizes too much with "the distresses of those unhappy men" who have risen against the government not to try to avoid reclaiming them without bloodshed. Has tried to avoid firing...

GLC02437.03439

[to his family]

Wheeler advises his brother-in-law Darius not to return to the Army. He writes that the soldiers weren't able to draw soft bread because the baker had gotten drunk and later arrested. Reports that Captain Mason, who was replaced by Captain Culver...

GLC07460.043

to Henry Knox.

Informs Knox that the Board of War has created a new position, the Deputy Field Commissary of Military Stores for the Southern Army. The Board wishes him to let a Mr. Thomas Jones know that they have appointed him to the position and to have Knox...

GLC02437.00872

Return of arms and cartridge boxes at New Windsor West Point & Fishkill

Possibly created at New Windsor. Lists good and damaged muskets and cartridge boxes. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores.

GLC02437.00967

to Henry Knox

Written at Fort Herkimer. Captain Moodie updates Knox on general news at the fort. Reports that the gun powder for the fort is stored in the cellar of a house occupied by eight or nine families. Worries that no work will get done due to a lack of...

GLC02437.01005

[Certificate of wages owed to John Adams, an artillery artificer]

Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, certifying that the statement is true and just. Marked as a copy, containing the copied signature of Thomas Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers. Patten also indicates that Adams has more than his share...

GLC02437.00911

Vicksburg canal

In a lush swamp, two men spy on something unseen, probably the canal. One of the men appears to be a scout, dressed in animal skins and wearing a fur hat. The other man wears a Confederate uniform and peers through a telescope. Both men are armed...

GLC00493.29

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Cowan discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt previously wrote for Century Magazine. Expresses disappointment that historians continually fail to mention his battery in descriptions of the battle. Discusses a correction he previously...

GLC02382.108

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Lyman writes, "I have read with interest your three Gettysburg articles. They are in all ways admirable. Especially I thank you for your judicious justification of Gen. Meade." Asks if there is any chance for Hunt's bill, possibly referring to a...

GLC02382.109

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2389 (March 16, 1863)]

Greeley's Plan for Peace, Bombardment of Vicksburg, Northern Report on Battle at Murfreesboro.

GLC05959.34.14

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2450 (May 16, 1864)]

The Expedition to Newbern, The Battles in Virginia, The Situation in Virginia, Fitzhugh Lee's Fight Near Spottsylvania, General Stuart Dead, The Trans-Mississippi Campaign, The War in Virginia.

GLC05959.34.35

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2460 (July 25, 1864)]

The Battle of Monocracy, Killed in Georgia, General McPherson, General Giles Smith & General Hood.

GLC05959.34.42

to his uncle [Galloway Cheston]

Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much more quiet, "tho' the streets are full of uniforms." He tried to send flour to someone and was informed that "no flour or provisions of any kind...

GLC03228.01

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the Union meetings were held last night and based on the results, he is sure any measures taken toward secession would fail. States that the authorities have...

GLC03228.10

Natchez weekly courier. [Vol. 34, no. 19 ( April 29, 1863)]

Early Siege of Vicksburg Content, General Chalmers Gallantly Repulsed 4,000 Yankees, Address to the People of Confederate States from Jefferson Davis, Battle at Camp Bisland, Capture of the "Queen of the West" , Evacuation of Local Citizens in and...

GLC05959.21

Sword of William E. Jones

Non-commissioned officer's sword, model 1840. Used at West Point and owned by William E. Jones. Inscribed "Ames &Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass." The Ames Manufacturing Company was founded in 1835 in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The company manufactured small...

GLC02711.09

Sword of William E. Jones

Non-commissioned officer's sword, similar to GLC02711.09, also said to have been used at West Point. It belonged to William E. Jones. W. H. Horstmann & Sons had retail stores in both New York and Philadelphia; most of their swords and sabers had...

GLC02711.10

Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 28 (May 8, 1863)]

Additional Details of the Battles Around Chancellorsville, Grand Capture by General Forrest.

GLC05959.41.15

Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (August 28, 1863)]

General Gilmore's Demand for the Evacuation of Morris Island and Fort Sumter - General Beauregard's Reply.

GLC05959.41.16

Camden weekly Confederate. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (May 25, 1864)]

The Battle Near Drewry's Bluff - Details of Beauregard's Victory, Kershaw's Brigade in the Battle of the Wilderness, Surrender of Fort Donelson.

GLC05959.42.01

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 195 (July 6, 1861)]

Movements at Fairfax, The War Policy of the South, Movements at Norfolk, Correspondence between Butler & Magruder, General Butler in Trouble, Lincoln's War Message.

GLC05959.43.04

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 226 (August 13, 1861)]

The Fourth Palmetto Regiment at the Battle of Manassas Plains.

GLC05959.44.12

On the Death of Col. Ellsworth

Published by J. Magee at 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Image at the top is same as image at GLC03617.07. Depicits Ellsworth falling backward as he was shot. He is grasping the Confederate flag while another soldier returns fire with a rifle over...

GLC03617.09

to Frank H. Furness

Lee is unable to attend an event in honor of "G. W. Hodge, the Confederate soldier whose life you saved." Furness invited Lee to attend a reunion of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, which Furness commanded. The reunion was to honor G. W. Hodge...

GLC04271.01

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 18, whole no. 3671 (April 27, 1863)]

The Impressment bill, with accompanying editorial. Tax bill. Letter from Galveston. News from New Orleans and the Rio Grande.

GLC05959.51.066

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 23, whole no. 3676 (May 8, 1863)]

Description of a day in Camp Chase. Letters from Richmond, Galveston, Virginia. Editorial on the new battle policy. Andrew Jackson Hamilton. News from Louisiana.

GLC05959.51.069

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 107, whole no. 3762 (November 25, 1863)]

Editorial on financial condition. News from Shreveport, the North, the West, the frontier. Movements of Green's brigade. Debate on legal tender.

GLC05959.51.094

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 170, whole no. 3835 (November 18, 1864)]

Letters by A.H. Stephens and William Sherman.

GLC05959.54.06

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 30, no. 172, whole no. 3836 (November 21, 1864)]

Major General Forrest achieved another victory at Johsonville, Raid on Buffalo anticipated by rebels from Canada.

GLC05959.54.07

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 1, whole no. 3888 (March 27, 1865)]

The latest phases of the American War, Early was found by Waynesboro, attacked by Custer, enemy fired one volley and fled like sheep as Custer closed his lines, etc.

GLC05959.54.44

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 2, whole no. (March 29, 1865)]

Correspondence between Wade Hampton & Sherman, concerning foraging parties.

GLC05959.54.45

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 26, whole no. 3913 (May 24, 1865)]

Announcement of Jeff Davis' capture with John Reagan.

GLC05959.54.61

The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (April 8, 1864)]

Trade in human life. News from the North. Proclamation to the people of Texas from Major General J. Bankhead Magruder. General orders.

GLC05959.55.04

to Henry A. Wise

To the governor of Virginia. Letter of introduction for William E. Jones in his effort to sell tents.

GLC02711.25

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. Parke]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon in which Parke states that he is "innocent of having given aid & comfort to the Rebels." Asks for an immediate trial. With pencil note from Scammon (possibly in his hand) asking Parke "Did you not negotiate or...

GLC02414.071

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia about the location of Union and Confederate troops in the area. States that he has the names of several wealthy men who are able to furnish...

GLC02414.080

[List of articles seized from traders]

List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.

GLC02233.55.02