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to Henry Knox Craig

Expects Craig to visit in July. Mentions his son Conway Hunt. Discusses his plans for the Fourth of July, and whether Craig should travel to Maine by steamer or train.

GLC02382.043

to Henry Knox Craig

Hopes Craig will consider spending future summers in Eastport, if he (Hunt) remains stationed there. Discusses the upcoming presidential election (won by Ulysses S. Grant). "So the October Elections are over and we are beaten on all the fields - This...

GLC02382.044

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for help writing an article on the Mine Run campaign. Discusses, at length, his "appeal to the president for a Court of Inquiry" relative to charges made by Sheridan against Warren, which has been granted. "Genl Sherman seems to have...

GLC02382.045

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses his attempt to persuade a Senator regarding an unspecified matter of Hunt's interest (possibly regarding a bill that would affect Hunt's retirement rank). In 1884, Elbridge Gerry Lapham and Warner Miller were the United States Senators from...

GLC02382.047

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses Hunt's retirement. Expresses hope that Logan (possibly Senator John Logan, chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs) presses the 62 year bill during the upcoming winter. Writes "I shall not mourne when my time comes, tho' I do not...

GLC02382.048

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions an editorial in the 3 June 1883 issue of an unspecified Herald, which Gibbon had previously requested from Hunt. States that the Herald contained a review of a book by Andrew Atkinson Humphreys (possibly The Virginia campaign of '64 and '65...

GLC02382.049

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses what he calls a travesty of justice regarding a Court of Inquiry held in the case of Lieutenant Ernest Albert Garlington. Garlington led the Greely Relief Expedition expedition in the Arctic. The expedition failed, and in the process the...

GLC02382.050

to Henry Jackson Hunt

He has been asked to write a description of battlefields and monuments. Mentions his approval of Hunt's writing an account of the Battle of Gettysburg. Asks Hunt about writing for "free" or "money." Refers to the Democratic victory. Written at...

GLC02382.052

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Signed "JG." Describes the Gettysburg Cyclorama, a large painting by Paul D. Philippotteaux, ca. 1882. Mentions, "I send you a rude sketch..." (not included). The first copy, made in Chicago is now (1993) in private hands. The second copy, made...

GLC02382.053

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to military decisions providing post-war funds to soldiers. Comments on Democrat leadership. Invites Hunt to Chicago to see the Gettysburg painting.

GLC02382.055

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Writes that General Winfield Scott Hancock is on the brink of death due to pneumonia (Hancock did not die until February 1886). Relates that Hancock recently dined with a Lieutenant Kingman, and fell sick the next morning. Writes "I fear Hancock...

GLC02382.056

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

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Sherman, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States, invites Hunt to address the Artillery School at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, on an artillery subject of Hunt's choice. Sherman suggests the topic of "Modern Changes in Sea Coast and...

GLC02382.059

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Informs Hunt that Century Magazine has offered him (Gibbon) $100 to write an article on the surrender of Appomattox. Wonders if Hunt thinks this an adequate price. States that his article will be a selection from his book Personal Recollections of...

GLC02382.058

to Henry Jackson Hunt

States that his failure to reply to Hunt's former correspondence was due to his lack of faith in the army post office. Instructs Hunt not to give up his command as Chief of the Artillery. Says "I look forward to being back in command, some of these...

GLC02382.060

to Gen. James Simons re: defense of Charleston Harbor (retained clerical copy)

Retained clerical copy of Pickens letter, as governor of South Carolina, regarding the defense of Charleston harbor.

GLC02277.02

Official extract of minutes... re: notifying foreign nations of independence

Written as clerk of the South Carolina Seccession Convention. Resolves telling the Governor to forward copies of the secession Ordinance to other states in the union and foreign nations.

GLC02279

to Francis W. Pickens re: announcing formation of Confederate States of America

GLC02283

[Members of Congress agree on Washington D.C.'s need for an Episcopal Church]

Written and signed by Congressmen John A. Dix. Cosigned by George E. Badger, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, H. Johnson, (possibly either Henry or Herschel Johnson), Robert Winthrop, John Sergeant, William D. Dayton, John Macpherson Berrien, and Joseph...

GLC02288

to Richard Rush

Addressed to Rush as Attorney General in Washington, D.C. Encloses a letter received from her son, John Quincy Adams, to the President, James Madison, and states that he may read the political parts to the President if he desires. States that the...

GLC02291

to John [Jean] Luzac re: America should maintain neutrality

Written as Vice President, recommending Tobias Lear, former secretary to President George Washington. "This country is too happy in the enjoyment of that Liberty which cost them so dear to risque it, by medling in foreign wars." Luzac, a...

GLC02294

to Officers Commanding Troops in Southern States

Instructs troops in Southern States to welcome historian Benson J. Lossing. Lossing was visiting the South for the purpose of "seeing different battle fields and [illustrating] them for the benefit of the future reader of the scenes though which...

GLC02306

[Authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to the pardon of William Edwards].

Very early authority, dated three weeks after Lincoln's inauguration.

GLC02317

to James Wolfe Ripley

Lincoln requests that Brigadier General Ripley, the chief of ordnance, have a gun presented by an unknown Mr. Gallagher examined and tested.

GLC02318

to Abba

Written by a young girl to an unidentified recipient (apparently her sister), intermingling observations with gossip and flirtation. Exclaims enthusiastically about all the fun she is having. States that she attended Lincoln's second inauguration...

GLC02319

to David Hubbard

Written by Calhoun in blue ink, concerning his support for (and failure to get) a rail route from Georgia to the west, instead of through Ohio. He concludes that southern rail routes will unite the slaveholding states and change commercial and...

GLC02320.01

to Thomas Ewing

Recommending William D. Shepherd for a clerkship, and enclosing a petition signed by many Indiana Whigs supporting this promotion.

GLC02320.02

to unknown

Granting permission to visit Washington on legal business. On Navy Department printed stationery. Document has been trimmed, affecting the department name.

GLC02320.03

to E. C. Carrington

Invitation to dinner with Bates and the men in his office. Carrington is addressed as General.

GLC02320.05

[Promotion of George B. Drake]

Partially printed document promoting George B. Drake to the rank of First Lieutenant.

GLC02320.07

to [Gov. Benjamin Harrison] re: provisional peace treaty, Carleton & Washington

Signed by Madison as "James Madison Jr." Countersigned by Theodorick Bland and John Francis Mercer. Written to Governor Benjamin Harrison of Virginia, as state delegate (per Madison Papers and Library of Congress, Papers of the Members of Congress...

GLC02321

[Appointment of Levett Harris to secretary to legation at St. Petersburg, Russia]

Signed by Madison as President, countersigned by Monroe as Secretary of State. The official appointment was as "Secretary of the Mission Extraordinary of the United States" and the diplomatic mission was for the purpose of "entering into...

GLC02322

to Jonathan Harvey

Expresses his optimism for the Democratic party in the upcoming elections. "I think the prospects for the democratic party have rarely been more cheering. We have many great advantages over our opponents." Goes on to say that the Democratic party...

GLC02327

to Horace Rublee

Thanks Rublee for gifts and hospitality on his recent trip to Switzerland. Discusses President Ulysses S. Grant's reelection contest, declaring, "I see the President daily and he takes things as easy as though he had no interest in the Contest that...

GLC02332

to James Clinton

Apologizes for not being able to extend Clinton's furlough any longer. There is a shortage of officers, so Clinton must return as soon as possible. Possibly written in the hand of Tench Tilghman, Washington's aide-de-camp.

GLC02336

to James McHenry

In reply to McHenry's letter of 2 May 1799. Written as commander of Provisional Army created during the fear of a French invasion to McHenry as Secretary of War in the Adams Administration. They are attempting to find the best candidates to fill...

GLC02337

to R. Fulton Cutting

Asks Cutting to join Herbert Hoover's enlarged Commission for the Relief of Belgium during World War I.

GLC02339

to unknown

Appears to be a retained draft. Written by North as Adjutant General of the Provisional Army with the rank of brigadier general (a position he held 1798-1800) to an unknown recipient. Says if "you are too full, ask Mrs. Duane for a pail of butter."...

GLC02341

Act for making farther and more effectual provision for the protection of the frontiers of the United States

Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Decided at the first session of the second Congress held at the city of Philadelphia on 24 October 1791. Lists the salaries and allowances for officers and recruits. Mentions employing Indians for...

GLC02342

to Solomon Haven

Discusses political and social news. Mentions that the state legislature will meet tomorrow and that there is a movement toward legal reform, which he feels in necessary. Briefly comments on national and state debts. Written as member of Congress.

GLC02344

to Roscoe Conkling

Replies to Conkling's letter criticizing the reputation of Caleb Lyon. Lincoln remarks that, "his nomination to some respectable office was repeatedly urged upon me certainly by two, if not three Senators of the highest standing; and your letter...

GLC02345

[Hoover's signature on White House card]

White House card.

GLC02346.02

Copy of Committee resolution authorizing Gov. to declare martial law

Clerical copy written in the hand of B.F. Arthur, signed for Winslow (as chair of the Secession Convention).

GLC02271

Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. resolution (volunteer army)

Signed as clerk of the Secession Convention of South Carolina. Concerning Gen. Gadbury's resolution for establishment of volunteer companies.

GLC02272.01

to Gov. F.W. Pickens re: transmittal of above resolution on volunteer army

Signed as President of the Secession Convention of South Carolina.

GLC02272.02

Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. re: establishing volunteer army

Written as clerk of the convention

GLC02273

Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. resolve (permanent army)

Written as clerk of the South Carolina Secession Convention.

GLC02274.01

to Gov. F.W. Pickens re: transmittal of above resolution on permanent army

Signed as President of the South Carolina Secession Convention. Written in the hand of B.F. Arthur.

GLC02274.02

Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. resolve (not to relax military)

Written as clerk of the South Carolina Secession Convention.

GLC02275

Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. resolve re: checks to U.S. Govt

Advising Governor Pickens that no checks be issued to U.S. government employees. (Misdated 1860.)

GLC02276.01