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05 August 1779
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
to Abraham Ten Broeck
Ordering the capture of St. Leger and his "party of savages and tories under the command of Brandt" [Col. Joseph Brant]
GLC08101
25 October 1777
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795
to William A. Rowson
First hand account of the British attack on Fort Mercer
GLC08102
22 August 1806
Eaton, William, 1764-1811
to Dwight Foster
Re: Burr's western conspiracy. Eaton had told Jefferson, who answered, "'There is too much knowledge an integrity among the people to give room to any apprehension of the kind.'"
GLC08103
1934-1963
Southern, Neta Snook, 1896-1991
Diary of Neta Snook Southern
This daily diary book primarily includes lists and notes regarding Snook Southern's farm and home. The diary is used sporadically for a nineteen year period. Also included with the diary are various newspaper clippings and receipts.
GLC07243.003
27 January 1857
Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876
to William E. Jones
Acceptance of Jones's resignation to take effect 26 January 1857. Printed with handwritten insertions and signature. On stationery of the Office of the Adjutant General of the United States.
GLC02711.22
9 March 1857
Jones, William E., 1824-1864
Contract with Henry H. Sibley, witnessed by H. P. Brewster.
Henry H. Sibley and William E. Jones agree that Jones will be the sole agent in the manufacture and sale of Sibley's patented "Improved Conical Tent." Contract states agreement.
GLC02711.23
1 April 1857
to Captain Duncan
Requests the Board of Officers to examine his "horse equipage."
GLC02711.24
26 November 1859
Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863
to Henry A. Wise
To the governor of Virginia. Letter of introduction for William E. Jones in his effort to sell tents.
GLC02711.25
20 January 1862
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 119, whole no. 3499 (January 20, 1862)]
Letter from Brigadier General Floyd to the army. News and gossip from Washington. Minutes from the City Council. Fighting with the Indians. Editorial and news on General Hebert. News from Pensacola and the latest bombardment.
GLC05959.51.018
4 March 1864
Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907
[Court martial proceedings against Marion Blackwell for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline] [Fragment]
Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Blackwell's conviction. Written at "Camp Burgwyn," near Bogue, North Carolina. Last page of the document is missing.
GLC02233.37.05
March 1864 circa
[Court martial proceedings against W. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]
Records specifics of the charge, testimony from the trial, and Waters's acquittal. Signed by Atkinson and Borden.
GLC02233.37.06
[Court martial proceedings against Canada Barnes and P. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]
Records specifics of the charges, testimony from the trials, and the acquittal of both men. Signed twice by Atkinson and Borden.
GLC02233.37.07
September 18, 1864
Williams, W.F., fl. 1863-1864
to George Wortham
Williams informs George Wortham that he has captured men who were trading across the lines and encloses a list of the articles seized (ranging from pork to pocket knives, hoopskirt, calico and spun cotton) and the five men captured.
GLC02233.55.01
[List of articles seized from traders]
List of articles seized from men who were trading across enemy lines. Also lists the men captured.
GLC02233.55.02
2 January 1862
Lovell, Joseph, fl. 1862
to General Lewis
Lovell, aide-de-camp for (and possibly a relative of) General Mansfield Lovell, writes to Lewis (John Lawson Lewis, of the Louisiana militia). Lovell writes "I am directed by Genl Lovell to say that he has this day recd your invitation to Review &...
GLC02410.02
21 April 1863 or 1864
Parke, J., fl. 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. Parke]
Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon in which Parke states that he is "innocent of having given aid & comfort to the Rebels." Asks for an immediate trial. With pencil note from Scammon (possibly in his hand) asking Parke "Did you not negotiate or...
GLC02414.071
5 April 1862
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
to Jacob Dolson Cox
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio informs General Cox that first Lieutenant William Shepperd is resigning because of ill health. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.072
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the military division at Charleston that a recent dispatch from Cox makes him anxious to get the tracing paper Cox promised. States he wants to compile a map and they cannot afford to...
GLC02414.073
4 April 1862
to Major Davis
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Major Davis, the Provost Marshall, to report that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested. Year inferred from content and from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.074
1 April 1862
to Brigade Surgeon Clendermin
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the brigade surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia to ask if he has been ordered to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.075
7 April 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to inform that the roads are very bad from Gauley to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Recommends waiting for the weather to improve before marching. States,...
GLC02414.076
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to ask when the artillery horses would be coming. States they can move with the four Mountain Howitzers as far as Princeton without the horses. Asks where...
GLC02414.077
to Captain G.M. Bascom
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform that some prisoners were sent to Columbus before receiving orders that they should go to Wheeling. Has telegraphed to correct this. Reports...
GLC02414.078
3 April 1862
to Captain C.N. Goulding
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Goulding in Wheeling Virginia that he sent the "ords Rects" (ordnance receipts?) by mail.
GLC02414.079
8 April 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia about the location of Union and Confederate troops in the area. States that he has the names of several wealthy men who are able to furnish...
GLC02414.080
6 July 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]
W. H. Powell writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio asking if he should take a force of 250 from his regiment and 250 from another regiment and move on the Confederates in the morning. States, "I want revenge in some way for...
GLC02414.081
7 July 1863
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Coates writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio to report that six Confederate deserters broke out of jail at Lewisburg, West Virginia and have come in. With autograph endorsement signed of...
GLC02414.082
11 July 1863
Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864
[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript letter from John T. Toland] [incomplete]
Toland writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio in cypher about moving to Wyoming [Courthouse]. Might be only part of the letter. With autograph endorsement on verso by Scammon, signed in initials of Scammon stating that "Lt Hastings will...
GLC02414.083
6 September 1863
Nant, E., fl. 1863
to his cousin
Copy of a letter from E. Nant to a cousin stating that he was arrested in August on orders of General Eliakim P. Scammon because of some letters he wrote after Jenkin's raid (Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins) that ended up in the hands of the...
GLC02414.084
8 September 1863
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Benjamin F. Kelley]
A telegram from Brigadier General Benjamin F. Kelley to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he would like to appoint First Lieutenant S. B. McCulloch to his staff in the 5th VA Infantry. Asks him to approve this. With autograph...
GLC02414.085
2 November 1863
Tomlinson, A.A., fl. 1863
to Eliakim P. Scammon
A telegram from Colonel Tomlinson to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he cannot be sure whether cavalry at Hughes Ferry will be able to find Gauley, West Virginia. Reports that the river has risen 18 inches in the last day. With...
GLC02414.086
14 September 1863
White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871
to unknown
Possibly a telegram to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Colonel White reports that some deserters have come in and that there is a small battalion at Princeton, West Virginia. He will send more information as he gets it. White, a Union Brevet Brigadier...
GLC02414.087
15 September 1863
Colonel White reports in telegram that he has no more information on enemy movements. States that it was reported that the Confederates had six siege guns at Princeton, West Virginia. Author signed only as White; name and rank obtained from docket.
GLC02414.088
5 November 1863
Duval, J.A., fl. 1863
Telegram gives scouting information from Colonel Carr Bailey White. Reports that there are three Confederate companies moving toward Gauley bridge, West Virginia. Docket states, "Col. Duval, White reports movement of enemy's infantry." Date from...
GLC02414.089
circa spring 1862
to Captain G. M. Bascom
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform of a prisoner in Columbus. States that he referred his care to General Jacob Dolson Cox, commander of the division. Only dated...
GLC02414.090
31 March 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia to state that the men of the 30th regiment have $5000 to send to needy families. Wants to send Captain Fowler with the money and reports it will take 15 days. Year...
GLC02414.091
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Gives information on the route from Wytheville to Princeton in West Virginia. States it is 49 miles from Princeton to Wytheville and 42 miles from Raleigh to...
GLC02414.092
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that three companies are scouting in Wyoming County, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.093
to G. M. Bascom
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia. Reports that a Dr. Naughter is so ill that he doesn't feel he can detain him any longer. Mentions that he can only approve the leave of two...
GLC02414.094
circa 1862
to Lieutenant Gardner
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio reports that Captain Gilmore at Raleigh needs forage and asks when Gardner can get him some. Not dated, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.095
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia to report on scouting activities. Gives locations of Confederate troops around Lewisburg, West Virginia. States, "Rebs. are pressing Militia...
GLC02414.096
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia to say that he will move tomorrow if possible. States they only have 41 tents for the brigade and that they can have 10 days rations at...
GLC02414.097
28 March 1862
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia about a Lieutenant asking for leave. Mentions that Lieutenant Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes will obtain recruits. Year inferred from Scammon's...
GLC02414.098
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes Bascom, the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia about room for stores in Princeton, Raleigh, and Fayette, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.099
[Scammon note]
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio notes done "A. Huddleston/Gauley/No./E.P. Scammon." Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from similar documents in the collection.
GLC02414.100
to Captain Levernig
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to ask "Can you not let some of the Animals sent to McMillin bring Commissary & other supplies?" Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.101
to Captain Gilmore
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to report that 12 days forage was sent to Raleigh on 25 March and that two large shipments of oats are leaving for Raleigh tomorrow. Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.102
[Scammon endorsement on a letter from Marshall Darr]
Major and Provost Marshall Darr writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that Major McPhail needs to know who his servants are. With autograph endorsement signed of Scammon giving the names of his two colored servants, William Woodyear, and...
GLC02414.103
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the AAQM (Acting Assistant Quarter Master) to instruct him to send tents. Only dated the 6th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.104
Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes General Cox commanding at Charleston, West Virginia to say thanks for the tents and that he will send for blankets. Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.
GLC02414.105
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