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December 12, 1862
Ingalls, Rufus, 1818-1893
to James W. Nesmith
Union cipher letter written on stationery of the Head Quarters of Army of the Potomac, office of the Chief Quarter Master.
GLC00537
May 22, 1863
Ransom, Thomas Edwin Greenfield, 1834-1864
to James Birdseye McPherson
Ransom, commander of the 2nd Brigade, 6th Division, 17th Corps, writes from "50 Rods from Enemies Works" to McPherson, commander of the 17th Corps during the Battle of Vicksburg. Writes "am holding position but suffering awfully... terrible loss-...
GLC00538
1780, 1798
Two documents relating to Indian land in Indian Mills, Burlington County, New Jersy [Decimalized]
GLC00540
6 January 1780
Calvin, Bartholomew, fl. 1780-1798
[Statement opposing white settlement on Indian land in Brotherton, New Jersey]
A strong statement signed by eight Indians showing alarm over white settlers moving onto their land, forbidding it in the future, making illegitimate leases null and void, and voicing hopes to "live in Quietness among one another without giving any...
GLC00540.01
20 January 1798
[Brotherton statement of refusal to leave New Jersey]
Statement sent to Joseph Saltar that describes meeting in which the Brotherton unanimously agreed to express their refusal to leave "our fine place in Jersey" in the face of white encroachment. Signed in full by Jacob Skekit and Bartholomew...
GLC00540.02
August 19, 1837
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to William Milnor Roberts
Serving as Pennsylvania Senator, Buchanan apologizes to noted civil engineer Roberts for being unable to attend the opening of the first division of the Cumberland Valley Rail Road.
GLC00541
May 13, 1863
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
to Sarah Bruce Seddon
Confederate Secretary of War Seddon writes to his wife about the Civil War and the Battle of Vicksburg. States "I am in the greatest anxiety about Vicksburg- The Yankees I fear have taken Jackson- At last accounts they were only a few miles from it...
GLC00542
October 5, 1866
Foster, Lafayette Sabine, 1806-1880
to Mr. Wakeman
Foster, a U.S. senator from Connecticut, discusses his views on reconstruction with Wakeman, a lawyer. Foster says that he would restrict the right to vote to those with "capacity and virtue," but that it would be "arbitrary, unjust, and tyrannical...
GLC00544
1 November 1874
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
G. L. S.
Poem in memory of George Luther Stearns. This copy was written for his wife, Mary Stearns. Mounted on a piece of letter sized paper. The poem was first published in May 1867 in the "Atlantic Monthly."
GLC00546
October 25, 1842
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Alice Egerton
Responding to her request for a lock of hair, and praising her piety. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Jackson with lock of his white hair.
GLC00548.01
28 November 1864
Wheeler, Joseph, 1836-1906
to Braxton Bragg
Probably Wheeler's original draft of a telegram. Wheeler, commanding Cavalry Corps in the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida writes to Bragg, commander of the Department of North Carolina. Reports on an engagement against the troops...
GLC00549
1861
Cartes de visite, including Grant, Sherman, Lincoln [Decimalized .01-.17]
All unsigned. Including McClellan, Scott (2), Meade, Grant (2), Fremont, Slocum, Thomas, Sherman (2), and Benham
GLC00559
1865 ca.
Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant, with three stars
Seated portrait. This image appears to be from the time when Grant accompanied Lincoln's funeral train.
GLC00559.03
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
Carte de visite of William T. Sherman with two stars by Anthony
With canceled 2 cent tax stamp on reverse.
GLC00559.04
Seated Napoleon pose with canceled 2 cent tax stamp on reverse.
GLC00559.05
1863 ca.
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
Carte de visite of George B. McClellan in dress uniform & sword [Brady-Anthony]
Three-quarter length standing portrait in Napoleon pose. Brady negative published by Anthony.
GLC00559.07
Genl. Geo. B. McClellan & Staff [Brady-Anthony] [carte de visite]
Portrait of McClellan and three staff officers at a table. McClellan in Napoleon pose. Brady negative published by Anthony.
GLC00559.08
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
Carte de visite of George G. Meade bust portrait
Appears to be a photograph of an engraving.
GLC00559.09
1861 ca.
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Carte de visite of Winfield Scott in dress uniform [by Gurney]
Three quarter length portrait with some engraving to soften his features.
GLC00559.10
Carte de visite of Winfield Scott in dress uniform [Brady-Anthony]
Seated full length portrait of Scott in front of a window holding his sword upright. The photograph has been mounted upside down on the mount.
GLC00559.11
10 June 1862
Lieut. Gen. Winfield Scott [Chas. Fredericks & Co.] [carte de visite]
As noted on back by Fredericks, the picture was taken "at West Point, N.Y., June 10, 1862," after Scott had retired.
GLC00559.12
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Carte de visite of William H. French [Brady-Anthony]
Half-length portrait (seated?) showing one star. French is clean-shaven except for his mustache. A hand-written note on back indicates: "From Gen. Duslins [?] Album. All [?] Lincoln letters"
GLC00559.13
Carte de visite of Oliver O. Howard in dress uniform
Half-length portrait with two stars visible. Howard appears to be hiding his arm, and the shirt-sleeve has been adjusted to look full.
GLC00559.14
May 1865 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Embossed patriotic portrait of Abraham & Mary Lincoln by Alden [carte de visite]
Probably post-assassination portrait of the Lincolns, trimmed to ovals and enclosed in embossed frames surmounted by two flags and an eagle, and the great seal of the U.S. underneath. Photograph and art work by A. E. Alden.
GLC00559.15
1862 ca.
Carte de visite of John C. Fremont in civilian dress [Gurney]
This appears to be a photograph of an engraving.
GLC00559.16
Slocum, Henry Warner, 1826-1894
Carte de visite of Henry W. Slocum [Brady]
Bust only portrait. Slocum's hair is slightly disarrayed and he wears a trimmed beard.
GLC00559.17
September 30, 1798
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to James McHenry
Written during the Quasi-War with France. Discusses concerns about Democrats infiltrating and subverting the army. Washington remarks that "you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to change the principles of a profest Democrat; and that he...
GLC00581
August 25, 1795
Glenn, John, fl. 1795
to Henry Glen, Schenectady [sic]
John Glen was a NY Congressman. Also re: domestic reaction, resignation of Randolph as Sec. of State and suicide of the French counsul in Pennsylvania.
GLC00586
15 January 1862
[Presidential pardon of William L. King Jr., charged with arson, who had been admitted to bail in D.C. in March 1861, and who had failed to appear].
William L. King Jr was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because he currently was "in military service of the United States in a distant part of the country and cannot be produced," because enforcement of the bond would impoverish his aged parents, and...
GLC00589
1892
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Albumen print of Lincoln & McClellan at Antietam [published by Gardner]
Print by Moses Rice, 1892. Reproduction from a negative by Alexander Gardner, 1862. Cf. Ostendorf 66.
GLC00591
21 July 1861
[Authorization for Senator John Sherman to visit General McDowell's headquarters]
Winfield Scott authorizes Ohio Senator John Sherman to visit the headquarters of General Irvin McDowell during the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Also authorized and signed by Edward Davis Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.
GLC00593
December 24, 1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to unknown
Discusses the plans and legislative process related to the construction of the Cumberland Road, from Maryland to Ohio. Fearing that his correspondent's state legislature may be out of session before approving the project, Jefferson sends a partial...
GLC00594
February 6, 1865
to James B. Fry
Note to Provost Marshall Fry about verifying New York draft quota. Includes Lincoln's endorsement later that day recording a conversation with Fry that it cannot be done. Signed twice by Lincoln. Written on Executive Mansion letterhead.
GLC00596
May 12, 1863
to Edwin McMasters Stanton
On a small card, President Lincoln requests that Stanton, Secretary of War, "see Mr. Dole & others, about the first colored regiment. Please do the best for them you can." Location inferred from outside sources.
GLC00602
August 11, 1799
McHenry served as Sec. of War. Mentions appointment of ambassadors to France during Quasi-war and newspaper accusations by William Duane against federalist officials (in a July editorial) for supposedly accepting bribes. Humorous letter (on bribery...
GLC00604.01
June 18, 1797
Pinckney, Thomas, 1750-1828
to George Washington
Pinckey, former United States Minister to Great Britain, introduces Robert Bird of the House of Bird, Savage, and Bird of London. States that Bird hopes to pay Washington his respects at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
GLC00604.02
April 24, 1790
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
to James Madison
Sends Madison a pamphlet and requests that he protect against it being published in a newspaper. Notes that he will send copies of the pamphlet to Thomas Jefferson in the upcoming week. Also sends a sermon by Richard Price. Describes the sermon...
GLC00580
July 19, 1864
to George H. Thomas
Sherman writes to General Thomas, also engaged in the Atlanta campaign. Refers to a note from General George Stoneman endorsed by Thomas, which reported the advance of troops under the command of Confederate General John Hood. Writes that he...
GLC00583
1911
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Diary of Gideon Welles
Three volume diary of Gideon Welles, with an autograph letter signed from Welles to Andrew Boyd pasted to front of first volume. The diary recounts Welles' tenure as the Secretary of the Navy. Each volume contains several illustrations of...
GLC00584
January 7, 1779
Greene, William, 1731-1809
to George Clinton
Greene, the Governor of Rhode Island, writes to Clinton, Governor of New York, to request that an embargo be lifted so that grain can be transported from New York to Rhode Island. Discusses the grain shortage because of British occupation of parts...
GLC00585
June 1864
[Ulysses S. Grant and staff after Battle of the Wilderness]
Twelve men with Grant, in front of tent, holding map. At Cold Habor, Va. Meade is seated with map on knee. Sedgewick standing at right with map, with other staff members; he was killed shortly after this picture was taken. Also included in the...
GLC00588
1858 ca.
Cole, Henry, fl. 1858-1862
Salt print photograph of Abraham Lincoln, attributed to H. H. Cole or R. M. Cole
Clean-shaven. Oval salt print. O-14 Ostendorf 14 (who suggests attribution to Roderick M. Cole of Peoria), Mellon pl. 8. This picture was widely reproduced in campaign ribbons of 1860. Attributed to Henry H. or Roderick M. Cole. (See also GLC 3950...
GLC00590
July 6, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to William Cooper
Enclosing Declaration of Independence, with personal notes to his friend and description of sabotage of a captured American ship. Cooper was town clerk of Boston.
GLC00595
August 23, 1863
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Frederick T. Dent
Written, most likely, to his brother-in-law, Frederick Dent. Replying to Dent's letter. Describes his feelings after capturing Vicksburg. States that he "wanted a little vacation" and that Julia, his wife, has to go to St. Louis. Comments that "...
GLC00597
October 14, 1784
Von Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, 1730-1794
to John Hancock
Written by von Steuben in retirement after resigning his commission in March 1784 to Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts. Says he is writing to secure his prospects for a satisfactory retirement. Says he is waiting to hear if the United States...
GLC00598
December 8, 1812
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Dr. Benjamin Rush
"The history of the hobby horse" -p.4 (Adams's humorous name for the story he tells in this letter.) Free frank on p.4
GLC00599
1752
Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832
Caroli Carroll, Liber Anno 1752
Title is printed by hand on mauve colored wrapper, "Caroli Carroll, Liber Anno 1752." Latin school exercise book. Contains rhetoric and poetry exercises in Latin. Signed "Charles Carroll" twice on the last page.
GLC00600
October 22, 1856
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to Jeremiah S. Black
Compliments Black on the address on religious liberty that he gave before the Phrenakosmian Society of Pennsylvania College. Argues with some points of the essay concerning the judgment of history on William Penn, Oliver Cromwell, and St. Francis...
GLC00605
July 27, 1855
to Anson L. Brewer
Writes to fellow attorney Brewer about the status of James Kelly v. Jesse D. Blackledge in the Logan County Circuit Court. Describes how the judge delayed the suit by taking the case under advisement. He questions the trial, "if it could be called a...
GLC00606
July 20, 1864
to James B. McPherson or John A. Logan
Also addressed to John A. Logan, commander of the 15th corps, Army of the Tennessee. Sherman explains his own position and the positions and plans of the divisions under the command of John McAllister Schofield, Oliver O. Howard, and George H...
GLC00607
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