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[Appointment of William Lacey in a corps of foot stationed in Africa]

Signed by George Germaine, First Viscount Sackville as Secretary of State for the Americas. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, Commissary General of Musters, and M. Lewis Secretary at War. Confirms the appointment of William Lacey as captain in a corps...

GLC01450.530

Judah Benjamin

SC governor to Confederate Secretary of War Judah Benjamin, re raising and arming ten new companies under Colonel Orr to defend the coast against invasion. "We are now in daily expectation of being attacked on gulf coast & I earnestly beg that you...

GLC09306

[Hair samples of Gideon and Sarah Savage]

Two hair samples folded into a piece of paper on which is written, "My father's and my mother's hair, C. Leuty." This item was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others decimalized in GLC01450.013. Sarah Savage...

GLC01450.013.16

to James Dundas

Chastises James for not writing. Gives him information about her son to be passed on to her mother-in-law. Describing the acerbic early part of the letter, she notes that she "commenced this Epistle with all the inveteray [sic] of a Paper War."...

GLC02549.05

to John Bryant

Discusses accounts related to military stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, both payments and orders. Says he has not seen [Samuel] Hodgdon and therefore does not know the amount to pay some of the officers. Authorizes Bryant to...

GLC03432.002

to John Bryant

Notes his receipt of "a return of Ordnance and Stores for the month of April." Discusses his receipt of a letter from a Mr. Cranch, who he supposes "is now completing the business in his line at Springfield, after which he will go to West Point...

GLC03432.020

to E. Levassor

Dickson, who served as a Union Major during the Civil War writes to his grandfather (possibly Eugene Levassor) in Covington, Kentucky. Describes a recent sailing expedition, and informs Levassor that General Davis Tillson is visiting Savannah....

GLC05732.05

to Ashley O'Rorke

The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to assure him that despite not talking for a while, he is thinking of him. He talks about the beach and ocean. Cooper asks him to pray for the end of the Turkey War, and...

GLC05508.074.03

to Senator J. M. Howard

Defends against accusations that he was "an opponent to the Lincoln admistration." States that he is against slavery, rumors of his disloyalty bear no truth, and are from "those who want to see me defeated ... I would, and do, favor a war of...

GLC09024

to James McHenry

Massachusetts Senator Pickering responds to a letter from McHenry, former Secretary of War. He sends McHenry documents he requested which accompanied a message from President James Madison (not included). Discusses Madison's decision to declare West...

GLC01578.01

to the editors of the National Intelligencer

Written by Lieutenant Bell who asked that the daily edition of the National Intelligencer be stopped and that the weekly version be sent instead. Encloses three dollars (not included). This short note is signed "H.H. Bell" and he was identified as...

GLC03479.17

Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan

The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada....

GLC03107.01983

"Propositions to the Commissaryes at Albany"

Signed by both Coursey and Philemon Lloyd. They request the commissaries of Albany to inform the neighboring Indians that they must call back the troops they sent down to Maryland and Virginia so that no mischief may be committed against white...

GLC03107.01906

"Propositions made to the Maquese, Oneydes, Onnondages, Cayouges & . . .

Sinnekes Sachims." Coll. Dongan tells the Indians that they are not permitted to trade,
make covenants, or declare war or peace with any Christians without his permission. He also states that they must continue to bring all their trade...

GLC03107.01958

to David Porter

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Secretary of Navy Crowninshield to Captain Porter. Says that Porter was appointed to the board of the Naval Commission (a post he held 1815-1822) by the President and that he is to report to the department at...

GLC03479.04

to Henry Clay

Asks Clay to review a copy of a letter to Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett (not included). Discusses attempts by politicians to lend him support for a presidential bid in the election of 1840, to which he expressed indifference. Comments on...

GLC06001

Abraham Lincoln, bust portrait [ambrotype], with TLS. [1858 ca., March 6, 1944]

Pre-war picture [1850's ca.] of a young Lincoln. Inscription in Meserve's handwriting on verso: "Abraham Lincoln (Meserve No 12). Copied Mch 14 1944 from an 8 x 10 glass framed photograph (through the glass) owned by Mr. Kerr Rainsford with his...

GLC05111.01.0629

to Edwin M. Stanton

Written by General Halleck as commander of the Department of the Mississippi to Stanton as Secretary of War. Has heard that the rebels are building one or more riverboats "clad in rail road iron like the Merrimac." Says if it is true they can wreak...

GLC04536

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox not to come within 15-20 miles of Boston without informing him. Does not want Knox to "fall into the hands of the Police of this Town, [if so] you will be conducted in a small boat by two Black men to Rainsford Island, figure to yourself...

GLC02437.05935

to William Richardson

Letter written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Marion states he has heard that some troublesome people are plundering the inhabitants of the neighborhood and that they have no ammunition to fight back. He requests Richardson...

GLC01450.009.01

to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on his duties on guard, and military reorganization and pay issues after the end of the War of 1812. Also discusses the suicide of an ensign named Douvra...

GLC01450.721.14

to Edward Ortho Cresap Ord

Serving as senior aide-de-camp to General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant, Comstock authorizes General Ord to move soldiers from Little Rock to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Referring to reconstruction policies, informs Ord that "It is impossible for the General...

GLC01951

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

David Humphreys encloses a paper (not included) that explains the reasons for the recent movements of both the British and Continental armies during the Revolutionary War. He also encloses a sketch of the order of battle (not included) for the...

GLC00250

The crisis. [Vol. 3, no. 2 (February 4, 1863)]

Discussing the military service of African Americans, states "The very act of arming them, of equalizing us with them ... is a lawless, revolutionary act, subversive of all these distinctions of races, which have saved us Anglo-Saxons, Celts, and...

GLC08786

to John Armstrong

Captain Bryant writes to Secretary of War Armstrong after being informed by the new superintendent that he will be dismissed from his position as Master of Ordinance and Assistant Military Storekeeper at the armory in Springfield, Massachusetts....

GLC03432.115

to Mattie Moore

Moore, Governor of Alabama, discusses the Civil War with his daughter following the Battle of Fort Sumter. Expresses pride in Alabama's soldiers. Consoles Mattie in her husband's absence, stating "you must not be uneasy about your husband--rather...

GLC05020

to Eliza Cook

Writes that his brother Walter has been killed near Chancellorsville, Virginia. Comforts his wife over the loss of their daughter Nellie by saying she is with God and "God has done best. We will cherish her memory." Eliza thinks Cook blames her...

GLC02570.45

to Martha Weir

Writes that his wife, Olive, has gone to Fort Donelson with two of his children. Has been appointed Captain of Company Division 16th Regiment U.S. Colored Infantry. Expresses his satisfaction at fighting alongside former slaves -- "iff it is...

GLC07006.05

to R. West

References her latest letter. Says he lives in the "usual humdrum manner." Says the ship stays close to shore and he hunts on the beach. Says he has also been fishing. Says he has been praised by Admiral Dahlgren for his discovery of the channel at...

GLC03836.75

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Vicksburg. Discusses in detail the fall of Vicksburg and the long siege. Claims "...70,000 men had received the death blow and fell into the hands of the invincible troops of U. S. Grant..." Reports the stars and...

GLC03523.31.23

People's press. (Salem, North Carolina).

The "Latest News" column provides war updates and often includes information from Europe. Reports of battles and troops describe events and local people. Several issues contain proclamations from the North Carolina governor Z.B. Vance. Many issues...

GLC05959.27

to Lucy Knox

Says that he always writes "by the post" and wishes she would do the same "as it is now conducted with some regularity." Hopes that her inoculation works, and that both she and their daughter not "have too many or too few" pocks. Wishes Lucy could...

GLC02437.00576

to William H. McParlin

Discusses the need for medical supplies, commenting that "The sickness at Camp Douglas is on the decline - but the prisoners of war at Camp Butler near Springfield are reported as having much sickness among them." Comments on his impression of...

GLC02649.13

to William T. Sherman

Addressed to "My dear Bro." Attempts to convince Sherman not to resign over critical reports being printed in the press. "I am sorry to hear that you are so much concerned at the mischief making reports of the correspondents as to think of...

GLC03601.04

to Sarah Ogden

Writes to his "Dear Wife" on his "Way to Hagerstown." Informs his wife he will mail this letter at the "first stopping place" his regiment reaches. Discusses the soldiers' inexperience, wishing that they had more time to drill. Despite their lack...

GLC06559.140

to David Erskine

Clerical copy of a letter written by Madison to Erskine, the British minister plenipotentiary. The letter was sent to James Monroe, the American minister plenipotentiary, along with GLC01096.01. Secretary of State Madison criticizes tactfully and at...

GLC01096.02

to Ida

Writes that the whole camp is on picket, except for himself (the orderly) and the cooks. One of Damuth's friends has adopted birds, and it is Damuth's job to care for them. He dislikes them, but his friend "thinks every thing of them and will talk...

GLC03523.14.58

to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy on finally hearing from Knox: "a Lover never received a Letter from his Mistress with half the pleasure that I received yours of the 28th [of December]." Talks about Knox's wallpaper and the trial of Knox's "Coachman." Jackson's...

GLC02437.04820

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 59 (April 22, 1863)]

"Our Special Correspondence from Forrest's Brigade, Van Dorn's Command" includes subsections: "The Grand Review -- The Franklin Fight -- The Capture and Recapture of Freeman's Battery -- Col. Freeman Murdered -- A Solemn Scene, &c, &c."
"The Ruins...

GLC05959.09.174

[Extract from Transcript Extra]

Headlined "Jeff. Davis, His Staff, Family & Others, Captured!"
Written by Brevet Major General James H. Wilson for Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Says calvary under his command captured Confederate...

GLC06107.36

[Excerpt from ship's log for the CSS "Florida"]

Written aboard the USS Florida at sea. Exerpt or clerical copy of log of the CSS "Florida" from 9 July-10 July. Gives the speed, course, direction of wind, force of wind, weather, barometer, and thermometer readings for every hour of each day. Also...

GLC03440

Bombardment of Island "Number Ten" in the Mississippi River

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Subtitle is "By the Gunboat and Mortar fleet, under the command of Flag Officer A.H. Foote." Caption under the title says: "The Bombardment commenced on Saturday...

GLC02881.27

[Col. E. D. Baker, in civilian dress]

A salt print of a photographic portrait of Edward D. Baker. With the following note: "Given to me by Father 2/10/1955 in his store room as we examined the negatives together. This is a Brady photograph which had been extensively touched up by a Brady...

GLC05111.01.0055

[General George Meade and 35 staff members at Cold Harbor]

One photograph taken by Mathew Brady dated June 12, 1864. According to Photographic History of the Civil War Vol. 2, p. 1067, image is of Union General George Meade who is seated at center with legs crossed, surrounded by his staff. Major General...

GLC05111.01.0045

to R. West

References her letter of 9 August. Also received a letter from Hill from 9 August. Sent documents to Jim Roosevelt (a merchant who employed West before the war) that Hill requested to be sent. Says there is no set timeframe for his ship going out to...

GLC03836.15

to Thomas J. Semmes

The Governor of Louisiana writes to Semmes, a Confederate Senator from Louisiana, regarding raising of the first troops for the Confederacy. States that the Secretary of War is asking for 1700 men as soon as possible. Says that the government would...

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