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August 10, 1862
Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864
to his mother
Written in pencil, just after the battle of Cedar Mountain, Virginia. Discusses their victory over Banks and the death of Morgan.
GLC00836
1 March 1862
Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864
The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 10, no. 13 (March 1, 1862)]
Published by Sandoz and William H. Spencer (fl. 1862). Published in English pages 1-2 and French, as "Courrier des Opelousas," pages 3-4. Mostly advertisements. Includes call to arms of the St. Landry Cavalry Regiment and an address by Governor Moore...
GLC00844
1864-1865
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
General Orders Confederate 1st corps Lt. Genl Jas. Longstreet
James Longstreet's general orders to the I Corps. Most of the orders are written and signed for by either Gilbert Moxley Sorrel or Osmun Latrobe. Both signed as Assistant Adjutant General. There are also twenty six printed orders interleaved, as...
GLC00824.02
22 May 1863
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
to Colonel
A pencil note written at a later date suggests this letter was written to Colonel Henry Knox Craig. Mentions the army's demoralization and questions the power of the Confederates. Writes, "As to the Army, I regret to say that the general feeling...
GLC02382.015
24 May 1885
Gibbon, John, 1827-1896
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Refers to the sale of the Gettysburg painting and to Hunt's Gettysburg article. He refuses to work any further for promotion: "I contend I have already done all my work for promotion & if this does not promote me, I am afraid I shall have to live &...
GLC02382.057
1781/06/16
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Elbridge Gerry re: neutrality, French alliance, and his anti-British feelings
Written as U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. The first part recommends the bearer, Mr. Le Roy, desirous of commercial connections in America. Adams deprecates the idea of armed neutrality and concludes: "you must not entertain the most distant Idea...
GLC02292
circa June 1775
Morison, Malcom, fl. 1775
A General Association, agreed to, and subscribed by the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the County of Dutchess
Cosigned by Matthew Paterson, Joseph Chandler, Comfort Ludinton, Ruben Miers, James Dickinson, Jr., Isaiah Barnett, Malcom Morison, Alexander Kidd, Henry Ludinton, William Calkin, David Akinis, Stephen Baxter. Issues a statement in support of...
GLC02329
27 December 1863
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
to M. S. Worth
General Banks informs Miss Worth of Albany, New York that "The Ladies of the North were gratefully and enthusiastically remembered by the soldiers in the Hospitals of this Department on Christmas Day ... The sweetest earthly solace that a stricken...
GLC02413
6 April 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
to Rutherford B. Hayes
Marked "send in cypher" at bottom. Writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio to give instructions on their next move. Tells him to be ready to move by Wednesday. "Ammunition, Tents & 10 days rations for men & horses will be ready. Make no unusual...
GLC02414.028
31 August 1864
Pratt, William M., fl. 1864
[General orders no. 59 regarding the purchase of African Americans to serve in place of drafted persons]
Signed by Pratt, Aide-de-Camp (possibly to Brigadier General Innes Newton Palmer). Relates the story of John H. Irish, a recruiting agent, who attempted to bribe officers to allow him to cite previously enlisted men in order to satisfy recruiting...
GLC02224.01
Wales, Joseph T., fl. 1864-1865
Confederate diary 14th TX Cav. re: battle of Franklin, Hood's defeat
Wales served in the 14th Texas Cavalry and kept the diary until 4/6/1865. Used by an Union soldier F.M. Ballard after Wales' capture.
GLC02258
1861-1865
Armstrong, George E., fl. 1861-1865
[Collection of George E. Armstrong, A company, 165th regiment, New York, infantry] [decimalized]
Letters to his brother Charles Armstrong concerning battles in Louisiana, mention of enslaved people who worked on plantations, with two letters from friends mentioning George's death. Six documents from his service and ten pieces of ephemera.
GLC02157
circa July 1863
Sparks, Thomas, fl. 1863
Fall in Men! Fall in Promptly! To the Rescue of the State!
Pennsylvania recruitment broadside, published by recruiting officer Lieutenant Thomas Sparks probably asking for men to defend the state during Robert E. Lee's invasion in June-July 1863. Focal point is large depiction of a debonair soldier charging...
GLC02192
circa June 1863
Tinen, P.S., fl. 1863
Largest Bounties! Recruits Wanted for the Penn'a Volunteers
Pennsylvania recruitment broadside published by recruitment officer Captain P.S. Tinen of the 69th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Printed in blue and red ink by King & Baird at 607 Samson Street in Philadelphia. Dominated by the image of an...
GLC02193
15 October 1781
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Report of the Stores expended in the Grand Battery, Oct. 15. 1781 under the Command of Capt. Stevens.
Lists quantities of stores used and on hand at the Grand Battery and Redoubt under the command of Colonel Ebenezer Stevens, at the Left Battery under the command of Captain Lt. Thompson and by 10" mortars commanded by Capt. Gvion, during the siege of...
GLC02437.01228
3 September 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Knox, Commander at West Point, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered "a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts." Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under...
GLC02437.10132
4 June 1783
Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784
[Army Rations issued to Joseph Manning]
Issues six days' worth of provisions for Joseph Manning of the Rhode Island regiment. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with a note from Manning.
GLC02437.02146
16 June 1783
to Chevalier [Francois Jean] de Chastellux
Discusses the character of the people of the new nation and hopes that the central government will be strong to prevent anarchy.
GLC02437.02165
29 October 1783
Discusses the winter quarters for various regiments located in and around the area of West Point. Mentions the British evacuation of New York City which may or may not happen soon. Knox also offers to host Washington if he travels to New York City...
GLC02437.02724
6 August 1791
Chamillard de Varville, Paul de, fl. 1779-1791
[Request for admission into Society of the Cincinnati]
Writes that French Lieutenant Colonel Chamillard has the honor to represent to the members of the Society of the Cincinnati that he was the commander of 200 volunteers on board the frigate Bonhomme Richard. In the battle with the HMS Serapis "his...
GLC02437.05105
21 December 1786
Writes, "The insurgents who were assembled at Worcester in Massachusetts have disbanded- The people at Boston seem to be glad at this event and say it was the effect of fear- But the fact is that the insurgents effected their object, which was to...
GLC02437.03385
14 January 1788
Knox updates Washington on various state conventions meeting to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "The new Constitution has hitherto been as well received as could have been expected considering the various existing...
GLC02437.03762
25 December 1785
Brooks, John, 1752-1825
to Henry Knox
John Brooks, a member of the Massachusetts General Court, writes to Knox on a wide variety of political subjects. Discusses the Society of the Cincinnati, land grants to common people, redress of grievances of the public, and the passage of a...
GLC02437.03227
2 May 1861
Pryor, Roger Atkinson, 1828-1919
to John Letcher
Colonel Pryor writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Recommends Colonel George C. Cabell (possibly George Craighead Cabell), for the position of paymaster for the Virginia forces. Of Cabell, Pryor writes, "He is a gentleman of the highest...
GLC02461.29
8 February 1864
Thomas, George Henry, 1816-1870
to unknown
General Thomas writes from Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland to an unnamed colonel. Requests that the colonel "give the enclosed list of relics to Mrs. Goddard with my compliments and say that I am sorry I can do no better for the Sanitary...
GLC02457.18
1844
United States. Congress
Proceedings of the Senate and documents relative to Texas, from which the injunction of secrecy has been removed.
Uncut congressional pamphlet that includes a copy of the proposed treaty admitting Texas to the Union. Printed by the 28th Congress, 1st Sess. Senate document no. 341.
GLC00267.102
22 February 1843
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
[Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]
Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those...
GLC00267.108
1838/02
Massachusetts, General Court, Joint Committee on the Annexation of Texas
Report on the annexation of Texas to the United States
Also appears under the title: Senate documents (Massachusetts. General Court. Senate) ; no. 50. Report made by the Joint Committee, which had been referred the "Governor's address as relates to the resolutions of Rhode Island concerning the...
GLC00267.100
19 February 1847
New Jersey Legislature
Resolution of the legislature of New Jersey, in relation to the extension of slavery.
29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 153. Resolution declares that the New Jersey legislature will make every effort to keep slavery out of newly annexed territories.
GLC00267.119.01
May 27, 1782
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison
News of the change in the English ministry, probable effects on America, hope for a treaty, trade questions, disaffection in the western territory. Mentions: British Ministry-Changes in, Statehood for Western Territory, Possibility of treaty, Trade...
GLC00099.089
January 20, 1812
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to George G. Channing
Thanks his grandson for his letter and for the wine he sent. Apologizes for the delay in responding due to outfitting a revenue cutter to cruise against violators of the Non-Intercourse Act. Reports that he has received a letter from R.H. Dana of...
GLC00108.01
March 13, 1813
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to William B. Lewis
Concerning supply problems to Lewis, who was quartermaster in Nashville, government inefficiency, the national debt and heavy taxes. Complains of his own inactivity when his troops are needed in the Northwest, but will continue to obey his orders....
GLC00113
January 13, 1813
Bainbridge, William, 1774-1833
to William Jones
Written on board the homeward bound USS Constitution to Secretary of the Navy Jones regarding damages incurred during battle with the HMS Java as well as Bainbridge's own injuries. It was after this battle that the Constitution got the name "Old...
GLC00496.007
7 April 1862
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
to P. Wales
Written by Flag Officer Farragut to Wales as Surgeon on the USS "Colorado." Commands him to take charge of the hospital at Pilot Town and to make arrangements for the comfort of the sick and wounded. He is allowed to take any of the houses...
GLC02476
1863/03/30
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to David D. Porter re: southerners moving to Texas
Sherman writes that the enemy "are all moving to Texas with their negroes. God grant all may go there and that our government will open the back door wide and promise to let them stay there in peace." 1 black and white seated engraving of Sherman...
GLC02501
1848/05/22
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Lieut. G. W. Smith re: awaiting ratification of the treaty with Mexico
Written as Captain of Engineers regarding preparations for the engineer corps to leave. Mentions McClellan ("McClelland").
GLC02641
28 September 1863
Preston, William, 1816-1887
to Jefferson Davis
Signed by John Gallaher as an official copy (possibly John N. Gallaher, aide and assistant adjutant general to General Simon Bolivar Buckner). Preston writes to Confederate president Davis, recommending the appointment of Colonel Robert C. Trigg from...
GLC02616
1807/10/14
Broom, Jacob, 1752-1810
to James Broom re: "the public sentiment inclines"
GLC02470.06
1805/05/21
Preble, Edward, 1761-1807
List of people on a Turkish ship captured by U.S. Commodore Preble
Notes number of people captured, including enslaved people owned by Turks and those being sent as presents. Also notes: "Two or three of the Black Slaves have died in the Castle at Syracuse." Note on p. 2: "A List of Prisoners."
GLC02794.066
1844-1920
Nugent, 1844-1920
[Letters of Nugent family members, including one member in the Louisiana Volunteers, and another in the Mississippi Volunteers] [Decimalized .01- .36]
Includes correspondence of J. Perry Nugent, Co. K of the 16th and 25th Louisiana Volunteers, and C. J. Nugent of Co. D, 28th Mississippi Volunteers. Collection of thirty items, twenty-nine letters and one excerpt from an 1855 lecture. One undated...
GLC03135.01
4 November 1865
to William Myers
Thanks Myers, the Chief Quartermaster of Missouri, for his role in keeping the troops supplied during the Atlanta campaign. Praises him for his well run department, " ... its perfect organization & division of labor and how well supplied our armies...
GLC03218
4 August 1851
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
[Authorization to affix the seal of the United States]
Gives authorization to Robert P. Letcher to finalize the implementation of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and to conclude a convention with the Mexican Indians. One black and white bust engraving and one black and white seated full length engraving...
GLC02775
circa 1862
Currier & Ives
Battle of Williamsburg, Va. May 5th 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title says: "Victorious charge of the gallant Soldiers of the North and East, under Genl. McClellan, the invincible leader of the Army of the Potomac."...
GLC02881.25
circa 1861
Battle of Bull Run Va. July 21st 1861
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Caption under title reads: "Gallant charge of the Zouaves and defeat of the rebel Black Horse Calvary." J.E.B. Stuart's 1st Virginia Calvary was known as the Black...
GLC02881.33
25 May 1863
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to William T. Sherman
Written at Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Grant writes to Sherman in the early days of the siege of Vicksburg. Relates he ordered Colonel Johnson to ascertain the number of Confederate troops north of the...
GLC03512
1816
Yeager, Joseph, fl. 1792-1859
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham
Hand colored engraving shows the battle from the British lines. With black and white bust of Andrew Jackson surrounded by flags in the center of the title. This copy is the first state of this print, showing the officer standing to the right of...
GLC03529
circa 1863
Endicott & Co., fl. 1863
U.S. iron clad ram. Dictator.
Title continues "Designed by J. Ericsson. Built at the Delameter Iron Works, New York. 1863. " Created by Endicott & Co. at 59 Beekman Street, New York. Image dominated by the low-lying "Dictator" -- the deck appears to be only a few feet from the...
GLC03530
4 October 1862
Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 6, no. 301 (October 4, 1862)]
Includes a printing of the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation on the third page titled, "THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY." Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation, including an article titled "Slavery Practically abolished." Includes coverage of...
GLC03443
1774
Hamilton, A. Jr., fl. 1769-1785
Town and country magazine or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction and Entertainment. Volume VI, for the Year 1774. [Vol. 6, (1774)]
Sixth annual volume of a periodical journal that resembles the Gentleman's Magazine and London Magazine in format and style. 12 monthly issues. Includes many engraved plates. Indexed at the end of the volume. Printed for A. Hamilton, Jr. Book is...
GLC03455
18 July 1862
Trobriand, Régis de, 1816-1897
to Edwin D. Morgan
Commending Captain George G. Williams for his service, especially his bravery at Malvern Hill. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.
GLC03477.01
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