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03 March 1865
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
To John Stone
"The subject of arbitrary arrests is certainly a very grave one. All my instincts are in favor of the largest liberty of this subject."
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18 March 1865
Dickinson, Daniel, fl. 1865
to Sir
"The destruction of slavery bu the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."
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29 March 1813
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
To Henry Dearborn
Determination of army rank
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15 August 1812
Mooers, Benjamin, fl. 1812
Account of British troops in Quebec and Upper Canada
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04 May 1813
Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860
To Morgan Lewis
The loss of troop movement correspondence to British and Indian forces. Fort Meigs "is closely invested by a British and Indian force, " and the express mail, which may contain notice of intended American troop movements was captured
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1918
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Captain Hugh Knyvett an Australian Galahad
The honor of Captain Hugh Knyvett, " an Australian Galahad," a World War I hero. Roosevelt contrasts him with the "mischievous weaklings, who clamor for peace without victory"
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10 October 1922
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
To George Lorimer
Disputes with Theodore Roosevelt
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28 August 1955
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965
To Elijah Muhammad
Muslim Temple activities in Harlem and Boson: "I have four brothers now working as assistents, alternating. This keeps from causing the people to be bored..."
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1873
The Great Seal of the Confederacy
Very rare silver medal strike from the original plate made ca. 1863. In original case
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6 March 1820
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
to Aaron Hobart
Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to...
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7 May 1820
Thanks Hobart for asking Mr. Morton "to use his influence in securing for me the office of collector of the district of Plymouth."
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March 15, 1863
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They got paid finally and he is sending money. He asks after Phil. Burt is not getting along very well.
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March 17, 1863
He made some trinkets for the family including a necklace and breast pin. He is sending the money as well.
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March 22, 1863
Farigut is up to Vixburg and there are lots of troops down the river. A few men have been discharged due to sickness. It has been raining a lot.
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March 26, 1863
He got a book for his sister. Burt has been discharged.
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March 28, 1863
The 95th was sent out foraging yesterday but a few stayed behind to take care of the camp. He has sent a couple of rings to her.
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He is putting aside some money for his sister.
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Burt started home last Saturday. He received a letter from Mr. Pier. He has been making money making rings. Even in the army he makes money.
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April 7, 1863
They are camped near where the Vixburg and Little Rock railroads meet up. They had to abandon the first canal and are digging another at Young Point. He said she doesn't have to worry about him getting killed because he doesn't enter combat.
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April 10, 1863
They have the rebels cut off from Texas. Farrigatt shelled them out yesterday. There are about 70 negroes in their company. He says says they are all stout so they do all the hard work.
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April 16, 1863
They got a chance to go to the river in a flat boat. That's where he found Bill. Later he heard that Schauck was dead. They are now ten miles from Vixburg. He bought some tobacco and sold it for a profit.
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April 20, 1863
He thinks she should try to get Burt to come and live with her. They expect to get four months pay soon. There has been some fighting at Vicksburg and he believes they will take it before long. His friend Charles Toby is with him.
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April 22, 1863
They have been on the march. Eventually they saw a man on the road who turned out to be the paymaster and they were ordered to sign pay rolls. He sent money to his wife and is making something for his sister.
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April 27, 1863
Bill is there and they are going on down the bayou today. The 95th will be there in a day or two.
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April 30, 1863
Ink bleeds across words making it illegible.
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May 2, 1863
George is not very well but he is with the regiment. He says she should not go to Iowa until June when it will be more pleasant. He is thinking about how much the baby has grown. He can't believe how much time has gone by.
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May 5, 1863
They are fifteen miles from Richmond and currently have about 400 prisoners. Bill left with the division that morning. They are building a bridge across the bayou.
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May 8, 1863
George Sackett says he will will smuggle all the things his wife sent him through for him. They are 25 miles from Vicksburg now. His baby will be aa year old soon and he wishes he could be there.
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May 10, 1863
He doesn't know where they are going or how long it will take to move. He thanks her for the butter and tea she sent. He hopes they can get out of the swamps soon.
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May 27, 1863
The 95th has been in 2 fights. They lost the first. Capt. Munser and Capt. Cornewell were killed.
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May 31, 1863
Capt. Munser
They are often not put where there there is much danger so she doesn't need to worry. He hasn't heard from Thomas. Ink has bled across letter making most of it illegible.
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June 6, 1863
They have been working hard, making roads and rifles. The sharpshooters are at work now. Soon they will be ready to sieze the place. He has not heard from her in a while.
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June 7, 1863
They were out last night building a fort. They are preparing to fight but he does not think the rebels can hold out much longer.
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June 13, 1863
Five rebels came over to their lines last night and said they are hard up in Vicksburg and think they will give up before long. The Lieutenant is a different man now and he is not as well liked as the other one was.
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June 16, 1863
He lists all the people that have been killed recently. He wishes she would leave Iowa and go home where she can take care of things better than anyone else.
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June 21, 1863
George Kelley came to see him. They are in the same place and will be there until Vicksburg is taken. They will get 2 months pay soon and he will send it to father so he can send some to her.
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June 26, 1863
He has been under the weather lately. He is glad she has been enjoying herself. Brother George is not doing well but will probably not be discharged until Vicksburg is taken.
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April 28, 1863
The blockade was run last night. There were 400 of them. They are 20 miles from Vicksburg. Includes map of their camping grounds.
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June 30, 1863
He wishes he could see his family. He is waiting for the paymaster and hopes he will get 4 months pay.
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July 2, 1863
He wants her to make up her mind about whether she wants Burt to live him this winter or whether she wants to stay with her father. He has not seen George in a couple of days but he was doing poorly.
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June 5, 1863
They finally got Vicksburg and all the troops there. They got their pay for two months.
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July 10, 1863
They are camped about a mile from Vicksburg. George is in the hospital and he hopes he will get to go home. They took 23,000 prisoners.
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July 11, 1863
They are down at the railroad depot and most are working on all kinds of railroads. He describes Vicksburg as a hard looking place now. Billy was killed in that "Pennsylvania fight" (Gettysburg?)
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June 24, 1863
He keeps wishing and hoping the paymaster will come soon and give them 2 months worth of pay. He thinks George will go home soon. The 95th has gone to Natchez.
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George is looking very thin. He will go North in a few days but still doesn't know if he will get a furlough yet. Thomas died.
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July 31, 1863
They will be staying where they are for some time. He got a letter from Burt who says he will be working for Hank or Sanders' house.
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August 5, 1863
He heard the division had gone down the river to relieve Gen. Ransom's brigade at Natchez.
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August 12, 1863
He has a new doctor who he believes is helping him. Bill came and stayed with him a few days. he saw George Kelley. Soon they will have another chance for furloughs.
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4 September 1848
to Benjamin F. Butler
Comments on Butler leaving government service: "I see that you are no longer in the service of the Government of the U.S. The country may now claim you." Asks if Butler can address the State Convention in Boston on September 6th and 7th.
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1941/06/22
Arnold, Henry H., 1886-1950
Bust portrait
Bust portrait in uniform. Inscribed to Hilldring.
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