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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
November 15, 1871
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
to R. L. Sanderson
Serving as editor of the New York Tribune, Greeley offers advice to Sanderson: "...I say to all who are in want of work, Go West!" Written on New York Tribune stationery.
GLC00608
July 4, 1863
Fuller, Josiah C., 1827-1896
to his wife
Detailed description of the 32nd Massachusetts Volunteers, E Company at Gettysburg. Mentions moving their headquarters several times due to shell fire.
GLC00653.06.01
1863-1864
Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
[Collection of Warren A. Ives] [Decimalized .01- .03 ]
Ives served in H company, 151st regiment, New York volunteer infantry. Collection contains three letters: an autograph letter signed dated 26 June 1863 and written from Maryland Heights (4 pages); an autograph letter signed dated 23 May 1864 and...
GLC00653.03
May 1863
[Letters about the Battle of Chancellorsville]
Collection of two soldier's letters about the Battle of Chancellorsville. The first, written by an unknown soldier to his wife and children, is dated 8 May 1863 and written near Falmouth, Virginia. The second is an autograph letter signed from a...
GLC00653.04
24 June 1864, 23 August 1864
Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894
[Collection of Henry Vanaernam, field and staff, 154th regiment, New York, infantry]
Surgeon in the 154th NY Volunteers, Surgeon in Chief. Describes Confederate resistance and the shelling of Atlanta just before its fall. Both written in pencil.
GLC00653.05
November 18, 1861
Leavenworth, F.P., fl. 1861
to his father
A Confederate captain in an ordnance unit tells his father about Civil War activities in Arkansas and Missouri. Comments on the arrival of Union General David Hunter with 36,000 soldiers. Discusses the strength and position of Confederate...
GLC00653.07
July 18, 1863
Bud, fl. 1863
to his sister
Writer is identified only as "Bud." The letter-writer calls Gettysburg "one of the Bloodiest Battles of the war." He reports on people from home and describes damages. Letter is considerably damaged by water staining with slight text loss in...
GLC00653.08
Collection of Joseph B. Gorsuch, Company I, 83rd regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry [Decimalized .01-.22]
Letter GLC00653.09.10 indicates that Gorsuch also served as Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee from June 1864 until his death in 1865. Gorsuch's letters span from Vicksburg to the Red River Campaign. Most letters are...
GLC00653.09
1862-1863
Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811
Collection of Julius M. Swain [decimalized]
Describes activities of B company, 39th regiment, Massachusetts infantry. Includes 12 letters, mostly to family members, describing his war responsibilities, his surroundings, and other issues. Includes description of events following the defeat of...
GLC00653.10
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