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to B. H. Peterson

Dana, the Assistant Secretary of War, officially informs Major Peterson of the current policy regarding prisoner of war exchanges. States that no rebel prisoners will be given parole, as per the Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. On War Department...

GLC05670

Opinion of Attorney General Bates on citizenship.

With original wrapper. First edition printed by the Government Printing Office. Inscribed on front cover to R. R. Hazard from Bates in 1863. This pamphlet is a printing of a letter from Bates to Salmon Portland Chase, Secretary of the Treasury...

GLC05775

Engraving of William Starke Rosecrans

Engraved by W. Wellstood. Photo by Bogardus. Dick & Fitzgerald, New York.

GLC02463.29

Deed

Ichabod and Susanna Frost sign over "a certain piece of Land lying in the Township of Warren, County of Lincoln." The land is likely to have been inherited by Susanna Frost who is now "relinquishing her right of dower." Document is partially...

GLC02437.07280

Welcome Home

One poster printed in 1919 by E.G. Renesch, of a scene by which a corporal returns home to his family. Other noticeable trait of the image is the portrait of Lincoln hanging in the dining room with an American flag positioned behind the frame.

GLC09744

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (August 12, 1864)]

Entire Rebel Force evacuate Maryland's side of the Potomac, Enemy crossing at Williamsport 6 to 8 thousand strong, Eighth Virginia Cavalry burn Chambersburg - Jubal Early's Raid, The 4th of August to be a day of Fast, A Proclamation by Lincoln, The...

GLC05959.57.19

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 298 (February 1, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the Sinking of the Hatteras, "A Letter from Lincoln to the Defunct Napoleon--He Commands an Immediate Advance.", President Davis' Proclamation, and the conclusion to a...

GLC05959.09.134

to Stockton Bates

Lee has started playing "the brilliant game of strategy" with Meade, costing the Rebels 2,000 men. Soldiers have confidence in Meade but are waiting to see how he leads. "We hardly know whom to trust." Lincoln has called for more volunteers.

GLC03523.23.25

New-York Semi-weekly Tribune.

Printing Lincoln's House Divided Speech, given on June 16th, at the Republican State Convention: "...'A house divided against itself cannot stand.' I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free..." Also reporting on...

GLC09085

The great Civil War in America : speech of Hon. Clement Laird Vallandigham, of Ohio, in the House of Representatives, January 14, 1863

In this speech, Vallandigham criticizes President Lincoln's execution of the Civil War. Vallandigham of Dayton, Ohio, was elected to Congress in 1858 as a Democrat. He strongly supported states' rights, including the right to regulate slavery...

GLC08706

[Requirement to take an oath for public service]

Serving as Governor of the Missouri Territory, Clark discusses the requirement that oaths shall be taken, enabling individuals to serve in the post of Justice of the Peace and in other public offices. Appoints John Ruland Clark of Lincoln County to...

GLC02639

Brownlow's Knoxville whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (July 9, 1864)]

Colored troops in Union and Confederate armies, includes information on the death of General Polk, a campaign ad for Lincoln's election, anti-equality and anti-emancipation articles, John Morgan's raid into Kentucky, Sherman's orders to shoot any and...

GLC06107.09

[Receipt for Joseph Graves]

States that Graves is owed one pound sixteen ounces for "entertainement given to let Jonas Parker and his men in bringing prisoners" over his land. Signed by Parker as "Captain of the Gaurd." Verso dated 22 December 1775, but the document must have...

GLC01450.237.01

[Bond between Silvanus Scott and Jonathan Sprague, Junior, and the Colony of Rhode Island]

Also signed by Jonathan Sprague, Junior. Signed as witnesses by John Wickof and Daniel Abott. Scott and Sprague agree to bond themselves unto General Treasurer of the Colony of Rhode Island Abraham Borden, and to his successors in office, the sum...

GLC01450.409.01

to Lucy Knox

Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a...

GLC02437.00769

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (November 4, 1862)]

"Southern Resources" examines the results of the 1860 census in terms of wealth and numbers for the Confederacy. "Northern Mind," a short editorial, decries Lincoln's [preliminary] Emancipation Proclamation. "Secular News" includes reports that Union...

GLC05959.39.04

North Carolina times [Vol. 1, no. 44 (June 22, 1864)]

Union occupation newspaper. Contains a stories called "The Miser's Bequest" and "A Man Who Works Without Pay." Also comments on Ulysses S. Grant crossing a river to Covington and Harriet Beecher Stowe's "panegyric on President Lincoln." Includes...

GLC00900.02

to William Buel Franklin

Orders written the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Burnside is "this moment preparing orders for you," and tells Franklin to "Make no movement except for defense until they arrive." Also hopes "to be with you this morning." Franklin was...

GLC02455.02

to J.H. Spotts

Letter written in clerical hand, but signed by Rear Admiral Porter as commander of the North Atlantic Blockade Squadron to Commander Spotts as commander of the USS "Pawtuxet." Says a steamship belonging to the navy left Point Lookout for Hampton...

GLC01545.03

[An estimate of paint & oil]

Estimates the amount of paint and oil for the ordnance department and lists the different types and colors needed. Body of text is written in Knox's hand. Closing and Knox's signature is written in the hand of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01978

to Isaac Winslow

Discusses the boundaries of the Waldo patent lands, as well as the geographical features of the lands.

GLC02437.09157

to Berdille

Many men have bowel complaints. He took off one day to have his picture taken and he will send a copy along. He hopes to go to Medford to see Abby soon. Fred Sanderson arrived and is now enlisted in his company. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02182.08

to Hiram A. Blodgett

Chrisler writes that he is glad Blodgett is ready to fight for the Union He refers to some photographs he has included (not in collection). There is a note which indicates that Chrisler was a war photographer. The envelope has a seal in the image of...

GLC02248.01.01

to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the...

GLC07205.086

Ulysses S. Grant Carte de visite

White mount with pencil inscription on verso: "Photo by Gutekunst, Philada, 1865, Grant is wearing crape [sic] on his arm in respect to Lincoln." Three quarter length standing portrait in uniform, with mourning band on proper right sleeve. Similar...

GLC07808.028

[Deed of land from Henry Knox]

Partially printed with additional information written in by hand. Documents a purchase of land by Henry Knox from Miles Cobb. Land is noted as being in Warren, in the county of Lincoln [possibly located in Maine]. Signed by Cobb, Rachel Cobb...

GLC02437.06791

to Henry Jackson

Knox writes to Jackson of the letter he received from William Sullivan (GLC02437.07291). Discusses the case with Jackson. He asks Jackson to negotiate with those who owe him money. "General Lincoln will have to pay the heavy judgements of Dorr...

GLC02437.07296

[Diary of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862-2 August 1863. The diary includes descriptions of regiment's progress and moves, descriptions of various battles (including Vicksburg...

GLC03134.01

[Collection of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .03]

Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862 -2 August 1863. Diary is primarily written in pencil and has some touch-ups. In addition to the diary, this collection includes one...

GLC03134

Official Portraits of Our Presidents

One book entitled, "Official Portraits of Our Presidents," published in 1912 by the Syndicate Publishing Company of New York City. The item portraits of every president up to 1912 except for William Taft.

GLC08878.2100

View of the City Hall

Black and white with yellow shading.

GLC09118.08

to Lewis West

Two official orders on one page. First one signed by Secretary of the Navy Welles. Co-signed by Captain Samuel Mercer and Commander A.S. Glipan. Says he has been appointed as Acting Master. Tells him to proceed to Hampton Roads to meet with Flag...

GLC03836.19

to Thomas McParlin

Partially printed letter informing McParlin that he has been breveted Lieutenant Colonel"for faithful and meritorious services in the field." On War Department stationery. Envelope from Adjutant General's Office.

GLC02649.03

to Thomas A. McParlin

Partially printed letter breveting McParlin a colonel "for faithful and meritorious service during the War." Asks for his acceptance of the brevet along with his oath, age, birthplace, and state of residence. On stationery of the War Department...

GLC02649.27

to: Major General B. F. Butler, New Orleans.

The Secretary of State has informed him that the Count de Mijon, enjoyed his visit to the north. He claims the visit helped to develop friendly feelings between France and the U.S.

GLC05601.101

Letter from the Secretary of the Navy...

Title continues, "...in Answer to a Resolution of the House of the 20th instant, transmitting report of Chief Engineer King, as also May, in relation to iron-clad vessels and dock-yards of Europe." Report submitted by Secretary of the Navy Welles to...

GLC00267.362

to the Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters of the Army, New York City

Captain Pleasanton submits his monthly report, and relates that he is in Washington, D.C. by direction of the Secretary of War. One bust engraving of Pleasanton included as collateral.

GLC02456.22

to Edwin M. Stanton

General Gorman requests that Stanton, Secretary of War, transfer him to a command in the West. Writes, "I have served in the 'Army of the Potomac' since May 1861. I have been engaged in nearly all the battles & expeditions of that portion of the...

GLC05035

to Dearly Beloved

In Fitchburg they marched about and then took the cars again. They got to Lincoln Square where they marched around until it was time to set up camp. The tents arrived late. He asks for his beloved to send him some dish cloths. They got their rations.

GLC02182.06

to John Bryant

Notifies Bryant he has not received any returns for the stores under Bryant's control. Informs Bryant a standing order from the Secretary at War (Benjamin Lincoln) requires all persons in charge of any stores to send monthly returns. Orders Bryant...

GLC03432.037

[Collection of Andrew Knox, B company, 1st regiment, Connecticut, heavy artillery] [Decimalized .01-.23]

Knox served as Lieutenant in the 1st Connecticut Artillery. The letters discuss the sieges of Yorktown and Petersburg, support Lincoln's re-election, condemn McClellan's Peace Platform, and mention William, a freeman working for McClellan as a...

GLC03523.20

Darius N. Couch, as major general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General Darius N. Couch" "Lossing page 302 Century vol 2 p 243-" "Couch" "Other photo see Lincoln's letters." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0303

to Charles Ellicoch

Howard writes on stationary of Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He responds to a request for his favorite hymn. Howard writes that his choice of hymn depends upon his mood and gives several examples of hymns and moods. He...

GLC05508.136

to Henry Knox

Mentions that a cow was purchased for Knox by General [Benjamin] Lincoln and is being sent to Knox with this letter. Discusses problems with rental payments. Relates that a young man who is a tanner by trade will be coming by to see Knox. Touches...

GLC02437.06784

[Collection of George W. Tillotson, H company, 89th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.208]

Sergeant Tillotson served with the 89th NYS Vols (Dickinson Guards). He came from Greene, NY and left behind a wife and three children. His correspondence, mostly with his wife A. Elizabeth ("Libby") describe camp life, complains about the war...

GLC04558

to Henry Knox

Written from Hallowell, County of Lincoln, in Maine. Writes that Knox was kind enough last winter to take an order for a pair of epaulets for him and send them on to Boston. Asks politely whether Knox could forward them to him without...

GLC02437.04173