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[Message from the President to Congress communicating Nathaniel Bank's General Order number 23]

Banks' General Orders No. 23 being forwarded to Congress, by President Lincoln, with a note from Edwin Stanton. "In compliance with the resolution by the Senate of the 23rd instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of War, with the...

GLC00267.294

The New-York Times. [Vol. 11, no. 3274 (March 21, 1862)]

Mostly contains news from various theatres of war. Most articles are short updates on skirmishes, but there are several larger ones. News from Washington: an inquiry into censorship of the press, report of the House Judiciary Committee, bridges...

GLC08726.17

to James McHenry

States he is stuck on the Susquehanna River because of low tide and bad winds. Takes the opportunity to discuss administration of the Provisional Army. Says War Department should only communicate with a concentrated military leadership, or else it...

GLC05319

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement and bids him farewell. Writes, "It would be ingratitude in me to be silent on your leaving the office of Secretary at War, you have so long & so honorably filled, without expressing my most cordial thanks for the...

GLC02437.06296

to John Davis

Serving as Massachusetts Representative, Webster informs United States District Court Judge Davis that the subject of District Judges' salaries has been brought forward (likely in the House of Representatives), and he plans to report a Bill on the...

GLC02043

to Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton

Washington provides instructions for his ministers to follow in his absence from the seat of government. Plans to travel to Savannah, Georgia. Presents an itinerary for his travels, noting the days he plans to pass through specific cities. Asserts...

GLC02437.09311

to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]

Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war...

GLC02437.10214

to his father

Gives news of self in Topeka, the free state capital, and Colonelcy in Kansas War with promotion to brigadier general in Kansas "Millishey [militia]." Informs of "tearney [tyranny] … by the proslavery democracy of the United States," and the...

GLC07231.06

True Blue

"Uplift" poster sold to African American families with relatives in the service during World War I. This poster features a family with a young girl, a young boy, a baby and the wife, looking at a fireplace and mantle. Above the mantle is a picture of...

GLC09644

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Hopes he comes home from the Pacific soon. Says the newspapers include exciting accounts of mining in Nevada and Colorado. Says the papers are filled with news of war in Europe (Austria and Italy). Mentions that...

GLC03523.21.57

to Harriette Story Paige [incomplete]

Instructs his sister-in-law to bring him a letter she wrote on the second of the month. Reports he will do all he can for George Paige (likely a relative of Harriette's) including taking the unspecified matter in question before the Secretary of War...

GLC01946.51

to John Bryant

General Lincoln sends Captain Bryant a congressional resolution (not included) "relative to the department of military stores." Asks Bryant to fire the commissary of general stores and his clerk at the armory in Springfield and to take over the...

GLC03432.034

to Jefferson Davis

Co-signed by Hugh W. Sheffey, Speaker of the House of Delegates. Asserts the General Assembly of Virginia's decision to continue supporting Davis in the war. States that if necessary, all the resources of the Commonwealth will be used to achieve...

GLC00041.01

to the Emperor of Morocco

Thanks the Emperor for sending letters to the rulers of Tunis and Tripoli re: Barbary pirates, explaining that America cannot pay the desired tribute, having "no Mines, either of Gold, or Silver, and ... just recovering from the Waste and Desolation...

GLC09033

to Doonyontat, Principal Chief of the Wyandots (Huron Indians)

Speech by Maghingwee Keeshuch [Daniel Brodhead] to the Huron Indians demanding that they cease attacks against American settlers and troops, and that they aid in the Revolution against the British, "casting off that bad father the King of Britain...

GLC09029

to Robert Livingston re: news from New York

Jamison sends word of Lord Cornbury's ill-fated first voyage to the colonies (the ship being forced to return to Plymouth, England when it lost its masts), as well as of a war in Europe in which Germany is fighting France and Sweden is fighting both...

GLC03107.00654

Propositions to the River Indians, Mohicans, and Skachtkook Indians

The 4 Commissioners, John Pynchon, Thomas Savage, Andrew Belcher, and Jonathan Bull write to the Indians to include them in the chain and covenant with the 5 Nations. They explain that they expect their loyalty and assistance in a war against the...

GLC03107.02022

Memorial of Chidley Brooke and William Nicolls to the Lord Justices of England

Brooke and Nicolls speak on behalf of the province of New York to aquaint the Justices of England of some issues that need immediate attention. They explain that the loyalty of the 5 Nations is wavering, and it is feared that they will defect to the...

GLC03107.02042

"Propositions made by three Mohogs and some Riber Indians and Waganhaer . . .

. . . come from Tiogsagrondie" The Indians tell Corlaer that they have come to Albany to trade, and that they expect to be well received and welcomed into a partnership. In their answer, the Indians are thanked for coming to trade, but are told...

GLC03107.02078

New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 96 (September 8, 1735)]

Published one month after Zenger's acquittal. Complains that the magistrate has no right over nor should intrude in the private lives of citizens. Argues that by liberty and natural right, men are entitled to govern over their own private affairs...

GLC05676

to John B. Weller

Secretary of War Davis responds to a letter from California Senator Weller sent on 12 January 1857, which included an enclosed document from Thomas Buckmaster. Reports that Buckmaster claimed Davis had underestimated the amount of money Congress...

GLC04353.02

Articles of Convention between Lt. Gen. Burgoyne & Majr. Gen. Gates

Two clerical signatures for Gates, once to affirm the document and again to confirm that Burgoyne's name is understood to be used throughout. Treaty documents the terms of surrender of Burgoyne's army after its defeat at the Battle of Saratoga by...

GLC04782

to John Adams

Written by Secretary of War Knox to Vice President Adams. Thanks Adams for his hospitality at Bush Hill. Mentions criticism of Adams's travels in the Connecticut and New York newspapers. Comments on the "political heresy [of the] American edition...

GLC02437.04986

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He writes that the mail has been light lately but he received a letter from Arvilla Good with photos of her, Johnny, and Ed. He received...

GLC09611.401

The letters of President Lincoln on questions of national policy.

Reprint of six letters by Lincoln: June 13, 1863, to an Albany, New York Committee, discussing his interpretation of the writ of habeas corpus in the Vallandigham case; February 3, 1862 and October 13, 1862, to General George McClellan on the...

GLC01969

to Henry Knox

Jackson acknowledges that he received a letter from Knox on 22 August 1790. Laments that it was not within his "power" to take care of a debt that Knox asked him to settle in Worcester. Says he heard from a vessel from the West Indies that on 15...

GLC02437.04706

to Emmeline Colcock

Responds to news in 3 September 1861 letter from Cornelius Colcock (GLC08165.35) about Emmeline's illness. Shaw Huguenin, possibly a relative of Emmeline's mother, identifies the malady as typhoid fever. Knowing of her sickness and being separated...

GLC08165.36

Dead Confederate soldier badly mutilated in field near Rose Woods, Gettysburg, 5 July 1863.

Image of a horribly mutilated corpse. The soldier's stomach has been ripped open and a dismembered hand lies near the body [which was probably moved into the shot from further away]. The soldier was either blown open by an artillery shell or had...

GLC05111.01.0142

to Henry Knox

William Knox writes Secretary of War Henry Knox to correct his previous letter (GLC02437.04768). After speaking with Mr. Longman, William has learned that "the idea of paying the whole thirteen hundred pounds originated with Mr. Frazer" is not...

GLC02437.04769

Dear Folks

One undated letter from Teddy Starkey to his family. He outlines his plans to visit a congregational church at Essex Junction that night and how those plans were derailed by a quarantine going into effect. "we can't leave camp now until further...

GLC09601

to Nicholas Eveleigh

Reports that ships loaded with arms have arrived from France. Notes that Lord Cornwallis nearly captured General Benjamin Lincoln, but Lincoln's party escaped. Mentions the capture of Captain Flahaven on 20 April (Knox writes "Flahaen"). Comments...

GLC02437.00587

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 Henry Knox

Discusses the friendship he established with the Chevalier de Longchamps when they were both prisoners of war in 1775. Also refers to his intent to defend Longchamps character in relation to the Chevalier's involvement in the Longchamps-Marbois...

GLC02437.03660

to Lucy Knox

Expresses his love for her. Thinks Crane will soon have success in recruiting men. Feels "America trifles too much with the high matters in which she is engag'd - an infinity of happiness or misery depends upon the success or non-success of the...

GLC02437.00573

Proclamation to the People of Western Missouri, Now Occupied by the Kansas Brigade

Proclamation signed in print by Brigadier General Lane, who was also a U.S. Senator from Kansas (1861-1866). Proclamation was written by T.J. Anderson, Lieutenant of Engineers and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Proclamation written in response...

GLC07349

[Blockading instructions for the senior naval officer in the Sounds of North Carolina]

Outlines plans for a blockade "to interdict all trade whatever with the country blockaded by the N. Atlantic Blockading Squadron." Details the boundaries of the blockade within North and South Carolina. Explains that vessels must have "clearances...

GLC02254.07

to Henry Knox

Williams informs Secretary of War Knox that William's brother is writing Knox regarding their contract. Williams's brother and a Mr. Eliot are interested in continuing to supply rations and hope to both remain employed in "the department of the...

GLC02437.04754

to William Davies

Written by Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a legislator in the Virginia Assembly to Davies as Commissioner of the Virginia War Office in Richmond. Asks Davies to see that arms taken from militiamen at Gloucester, probably used at...

GLC00513

to Hannah Flucker Urquhart Harwood

Marked "copy." Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Directed to "Mrs. Hannah Urquhart one of the executors of the late Hannah Flucker or other person or persons who may have the payment of the debts due from...

GLC02437.03405

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Kennith Moyer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 20, 1943. Kenneth responds to Leonard's request to know more about where he is located asserting that "to put it mildly and avoid cuss words this is a hell hole. Hotness, no grass -...

GLC09611.045

to Alexander Irvine

Letter written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. States that he got his brother's letter from their sister Margaret in which she apologized for opening his letter to Alexander. Charles states that there was no need for her to apologize because he...

GLC01450.023.02

Memorial to Congress, Adopted at a Meeting of Citizens at the Rooms of the Chamber of Commerce

Signed in print by William A. Booth as committee chair and twenty seven other New Yorkers. The memorial, printed a few months before the outbreak of the Civil War, was made in an effort to maintain peace. It appointed a committee that met on 26...

GLC08932

to John Cripps

Writes to his Secretary regarding an upcoming reception at which he does not want to be present. Forwards a letter from J.B. Crocket of San Francisco (not included) who he wants Cripps to assist in deciphering a grant. Is still awaiting the notes...

GLC03587.07

to Stephen Higginson

Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Thanks him for his letters. Writes, "The Zeal of the people of Boston and the lower country in favor of Government is a good sign, and will probably produce the events...

GLC02437.03430

to Hugh Williamson

A retained working draft (see strikeouts and docket). Written by McHenry as an aide-de-camp to General Washington to Dr. Williamson as a merchant importing medicines in Edenton, North Carolina. Williamson began a partnership with his brother to...

GLC04701

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He has some time to "scratch off a few lines between missions." The mail has been coming regularly, which he is grateful for. He heard from Jim who is working hard at Parris Island and is anxious to hear form Don. He also...

GLC09620.148

to Philemon Ewing

Sherman writes about his feud with the Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. Informs that General Henry Halleck advised him not to reply to Stanton. Because of this, Sherman asks Ewing to keep this letter confidential, especially from the newspapers...

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