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to Lile Miller

Reflects on his service: "...when we look at the army of the Potomac under Genl Hooker how they have Been marching and fighting the last week we ought not to complain, many a poor fellow whose time was nearly out... whose Boddy now lies a lifeless...

GLC02155.098

to Lile Miller

Regarding the Battle of Chancellorsville, writes that there is "a great deal of excitement about Genl Hookers last defeat if such it can be called, it is verry currently Reported here this morning that he is again crossing, But I do not think it is...

GLC02155.100

Board of Ordinance letter to Pickens re: defense of Charleston

With Pickens' endorsement on verso, as Gov. of South Carolina, he has refused to yield. James Jones and signed by Thomas F. Dragton.

GLC02277.01

to John B. Butler re: results of a meeting with the President

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania. Buchanan met with the President to discuss Edward Gazzam's claims (to be made minister to Texas). He adds "There is no news. The better opinion seems to be that Webster will be the Secretary of State under...

GLC02101

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1926 (November 21, 1765) - no. 1931 (December 26, 1765)]

In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1926 reports on a Massachusetts resolution against the Stamp Act and the burying...

GLC01718

[Collection of Amos J. Harding, L company, 6th regiment, Missouri, cavalry] [decimalized]

The collection consists of thirteen letters written by various men but all addressed to Amos J. Harding. The letters are from friends and officers in service during the Civil War and are mostly from Missouri; eight of these letters possess dockets....

GLC02178

to James B. McPherson

Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."

GLC02458.10

to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: preparation for Ahmet's departure to Derna

Davis introduces Hadge Hamet Massen, who is preparing Sidi Ahmet's trip to Derna, and bringing "the arms, cloathing [sic] &ca which your Excellency desired." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-...

GLC02794.135

to George Davis re: robbery of American property by a Tripolitan ship

"Enclosed I take the liberty to hand you several documents proving the robbery of fourteen hundred and eleven Dollars, by a Tripolitan vessel." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter...

GLC02794.142

to George Davis re: kidnapping of two Sicilian children

Marked "Copy" on first page. "[C]oncerning the two Sicilian children and the other Sicilian captives liberated thro' your intercession . . . I have the honor to transmit to you Sir, the warmest acknowledgments from His Sicilian Majesty . . . ."...

GLC02794.153

to unknown

Indicates that he is sending a favorable examination of claims due to Henry Clay for his role in negotiating a "commercial treaty with G Britain, jointly with Mr Adams & Mr Gallatin, which you will Find in his Favor". Written as President.

GLC02897

[Army Rations issued to Prisoners & Artificers]

States return for a man from the "3 Rigt. [sic] of Artillery." Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with an endorsement signed by Samuel Fullerton on verso.

GLC02437.01904

to Jonathan Trumbull re: American prisoners in Algiers

Written as President to Trumbull, Speaker of the House of Representatives, concerning the petition of American prisoners in Algiers which Trumbull forwarded.

GLC02793.001

to Gideon Welles re: recommendation of Mr. Stone as lieutenant of Marines

[vice presidents]

GLC02512.01

to Augustus M. Wright re: his son returning to duty upon recovery from wounds

Lee discusses Miller A. Wright's application for leave as well as personnel issues in Augustus R. Wright's regiment. Wright, Sr. had asked Lee to support his son's appeal for an extension of his leave of absence. With A.M. Wright's initialed...

GLC02691.02

to Robert Livingston re: the death of James the old Pretender

Riggs writes with news of the death of former King James II, known afterwards as the 'Old Pretender.' Having not received any news from London, Riggs assumes that an embargo is in effect, and writes of a murderer who confessed to his crimes in the...

GLC03107.00616

to Robert Livingston re: pear thieves

Philip congratulates his father on finding a pear thief on his property, and urges him to punish the thief severely in order to set an example. He also discusses the fur trade, and the need to work more with the Indians. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01686

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading difficulties

Robert Cambridge states that it has been extremely difficult to obtain dry goods as of late, and has therefore not included any carpet in his last shipment to Robert, Jr. He also writes that he has had difficulty disposing of his father's flour, and...

GLC03107.03344

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty obtaining goods for prisoners

Boudinot states that he would like to purchase flour and wheat from Robert, Jr., but can not pay more than the regulated prices without permission from Congress. "The Sufferings of the Prisoners would make me do almost any Thing in my Power to...

GLC03107.03371

to Henry Knox

[Thomas] Hutchins, Surveyor General, presents his respects to Henry Knox via the bearer of this note, Mr. [Israel] Ludlow, another surveyor in the Geographers Department. Hutchins can not be there in person because he is "confined by a touch of the...

GLC02437.03803

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Written from the "War Office," likely in New York City. Writes that the bearer, Major [William] North, "will inform you of an intended disposition of some of the federal troops for the protection of the stores of the United States at...

GLC02437.03446

to Benjamin Lincoln

Unsigned, and marked "copy." Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the...

GLC02437.03447

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...

GLC09414.1576

to Maj. Geo. Hooker

remains skeptical of Batchelder's remarks. believe Gen. Reynolds was at Gettysburg before 10 am and after as the maps shows. does not believe the 11th Corps reached the town as early as he said they did.

GLC09171.1

[Items related to segregation in the United States][Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two items related to segregation of African Americans in the United States dated 1947-1956. Consists of a booklet entitled, "Segregation on Common Carriers" by James Wallace and a Life magazine issue on segregation.

GLC09974

to John Adams re: forwarding letter, affairs in France, Assembly of Notables

A diplomatic dispatch to Adams, mentioning the secrecy surrounding the Assembly of Notables, French revenue and the status of Protestants in France.

GLC03814

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Springfield, January 1, 1861.

GLC03135.10.016

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Little Rock, January 11, 1861.

GLC03135.10.017

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Pine Bluff, January 13, 1861.

GLC03135.10.018

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Johnson County, April 24, 1861.

GLC03135.10.020

[Notes outlining the movements of Dr. Harris and Lt. Cox]

GLC03135.10.021

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Waldron, Scott Co., Arkansas, May 18.1862.

GLC03135.10.024

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin Harris dated Horse Head, Johnson Co., Arkansas, May 23, 1862.

GLC03135.10.025

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Fayetteville, Ark., May 28. 1862.

GLC03135.10.026

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Fayetteville, Arkansas, June 16, 1862.

GLC03135.10.027

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated St. Clair County, Mo., July 20, 1862.

GLC03135.10.028

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Tom Johnson dated Monroe, La., September 2nd, 1862.

GLC03135.10.029

to Aunt

One letter addressed to "Aunt" from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Horse Head, Johnson Co., September 8, 1862.

GLC03135.10.030

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Horse Head Station, Johnson Co., Ark., October
27, 1862.

GLC03135.10.032

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Little Rock, Ark., November 1, 1862.

GLC03135.10.033

to Edwin E. Harris

One official letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from P.O. Harper dated Office Army Medical Board, Trans-Miss. Department, Little Rock, Nov. 6, 1862. Has been notified that he has been appointed as a surgeon.

GLC03135.10.034

to Edwin E. Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from P.O. Harper dated Office Army Medical Board, Trans. Miss. Dept., Little Rock, Ark., November 6, 1862. Notifying him that he has passed his recent examination and will be reporting John M. Haden, Medical...

GLC03135.10.035

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Little Rock, November 7, 1862.

GLC03135.10.036

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Little Rock, Ark., November 11, 1862.

GLC03135.10.037

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, September 7, 1863.

GLC03135.10.129

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris dated Houston, September 9, 1863.

GLC03135.10.130

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Arkadelphia, Arkansas, September 14, 1863.

GLC03135.10.131

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Samuel W. Ritchey dated Sherman, Texas, September 18, 1863.

GLC03135.10.132

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Mollie Wamsley dated Clarksville, Ark., September 14, 1863.

GLC03135.10.133

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris from Edwin E. Harris dated Arkadelphia, Arkansas, September 16, 1863.

GLC03135.10.134