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1861, 1862-1865
William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865
Daily Richmond examiner.
Some are Ex-Flowers, or Duke University. Also includes Semi-weekly Examiner.
GLC05959.72
Richmond weekly enquirer
GLC05959.73
1861-1864
Daily express.
Vol. 11= 1861, vol. 12=1862, vol. 13=1863. One issue from 1862.
GLC05959.74
1862, 1863
Bagby, George William, 1828-1883
Southern literary messenger.
Monthy magazine. 7/1861 (war a contest for racial supremacy); 11-12/1862 (combined; a new literature); 2/1863-6/1863 (2 copies of March); 11-12/1863.
GLC05959.75
1862-1864
Ayres, E.W. and Wade, W.H., fl. 1862-1864
Southern illustrated news
Weekly. Most issues 8 pages. Not published July 18, 1863 and Jan. 9, 1864. Issues include: Vol. 1 (1862-63) nos. 4-5, 9-15, 17-23, 25-35, 37-42; vol. 2 (1863) nos. 1-3, 6, 8-11, 13-14, 16, 20, 23, 25, vol. 3 (1863) nos. 2, 4, 7-17.
GLC05959.76
1864
The weekly express.
Vol. 12 nos. 28, 43 and 45. See related but distinct title Richmond Daily express, GLC 5959.74
GLC05959.77
7 March 1862
Bondurant & Elliot
Daily Richmond whig. [Vol. 67, no. 56 (March 7, 1862)]
Page 1 and 2 have an image of the Viriginia state seal. Piece of 19th century paper adhered to the front page has the name "W. H. DeWitt." List of the acts passed by the Confederate Congress on front page. Page 2 has several columns of news from the...
GLC05959.78
27 October 1864
Daily Richmond whig [no volume and number (October 27, 1864)]
Contains an image of the Virginia state seal. Not a complete copy, missing pages 1 and 2. Copy of General Jubal Early's address to his troops and an editoral lauding its contents. From Northern newspapers, reports on Ulysses Grant's campaign against...
GLC05959.79
1862-1865
The daily richmond enquirer
Vol. 36 nos. 201 [sic?], 100, 96 [sic?]; vol. 37 nos. 27, 30, 158 and 179. Last issue has no volume/issue. 11/29/1862, 11/30/1863, 3/24/1864, 6/28/1864, 7/1/1864, 12/10/1864, 1/11/1865 and 1/27/1865. See also Richmond Weekly Enquirer, GLC 5959.73...
GLC05959.80
1861/04/08
Richmond (VA) Enquirer. Extra edition
Vol. 57, no. 97. Appears to be distinct (bibliographically) from the Daily and Weekly Enquirers, with an independent numbering system.
GLC05959.81
1861/07-1863
Confederate newspapers from Louisiana [decimalized]
"The New Orleans Daily Crescent" and "The Daily True Delta. Other Louisiana newspapers are contained in GLC 5959.
GLC05960
1861
Daily true delta.
Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...
GLC05960.01
November 23, 1864
Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861
New Orleans daily crescent [mixed with Daily true delta]
14 issues, decimalized. Includes some issues of the "Daily True Delta." See GLC05960.02.01-.14
GLC05960.02
1862/10/01
Hood's Texas Brigade
Honors the 1st, 4th, 5th Texas and the 18th Georgia, Hampton Legion for their bravery in battle. The broadside prints a portion of a letter by Texas Governor Gustavus W. Smith and Lee's letter of 21 September 1862, praising the brigade. Lists...
GLC05961
1860
Thayer & Eldridge (Boston, Mass.), fl. 1860
[Republican song book]
From the 1860 Presidential campaign. Published by Thayer & Eldridge, Boston. Original salmon colored wrappers, illustrated with woodcut portrait of Lincoln.
GLC05963
1841/10/25
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to: Jean B. Plaunche.
Concerning victory over Whigs in election & proposed national bank.
GLC05970
4 May 1883
Edison, Thomas Alva, 1847-1931
[Contract between The Edison Electric Illuminating Co. of Shamokin, Pennsylvania and Thomas Alva Edison]
Also signed by members of the Edison Electric Illuminating Co., William H. Dougherty, President; John Mullen, Treasurer; and William Beury, Secretary. Signed as a witness by A. Robertson. Agreement to electrify the town of Shamokin, Pennsylvania....
GLC05971
14 April 1827
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848
to William DeKoven
Discusses the fur trade, particularly the current rates for fox and otter pelts, and the outlook of the business. Written from the office of the American Fur Company.
GLC05972
12 June 1796
Whitney, Eli, 1765-1825
to Timothy Pitkin
Whitney, noted for his invention of the cotton gin, informs Connecticut State Senator Pitkin that Whitney's business partner, Phineas Miller, will soon arrive in New Haven. Refers to an enclosed letter for [John?] Wordsworth (not included)...
GLC05973
18 August 1777
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796
to John Page
Written by Rittenhouse, a well-known astronomer and instrument maker, as Pennsylvania state treasurer to Page as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. References Page's letter of 25 March 1777. Thanks him sending his observations on the eclipse of the...
GLC05974
1872/09/05
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Joseph R. Jones re: a "blackmailing operation", re-election campaign
Jones identified by the U.S. Grant papers. Discusses a "blackmail operation" and the "soreheads and thieves who have deserted the Republican party have strengthened it by their departure." Grant refers to the reform Republicans like Greeley, Carl...
GLC05975
24 April 1864
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to William Fitzhugh (Rooney) Lee
General Lee offers condolence to his son Rooney on the death of his wife, Charlotte Wickham, from tuberculosis. Although Lee mourns her death, he maintains that "we cannot indulge in grief however mournful yet pleasing." Lee experienced a series of...
GLC05979
24 July 1864
Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876
to Mark Alexander
Cooper, Adjutant General and Inspector General of the Confederate Army, writes to his friend Alexander. Mentions that his son recently travelled with Mrs. Captain Lee of the Confederate Navy. Complains that he is overworked, and fears he will not...
GLC05980
Jones, John, fl. 1862-1864
[Collection of John Jones, Company F, 45th regiment, Illinois, infantry] [decimalized]
Contains vivid battle descriptions and political content. On 13 March 1863, he writes of his opposition to a $300 fee to avoid draft "based precisely on the same principle with the conscription of the 'Southern Confederacy' which exempts a man...
GLC05981
18 June 1776
Paca, William, 1740-1799
to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
States that Mr. Aspden, a merchant in Philadelphia, is now in Annapolis and is soliciting passage home with the British Governor of Maryland, Robert Eden. Asks that the Council of Safety promote his passage if possible. Postscript remarks upon his...
GLC05982
6 January 1776-4 September 1777
Howe, William, 1729-1814
[British adjutant's orderly book]
Orderly book of British Commander-in-Chief William Howe, oblong quarto, in the handwriting of six or seven soldier-clerks. Details daily orders, official memoranda, court martials, provisions, directives on the control of civilians, embarkations and...
GLC05983
16 June 1863
Henry, Alexander, 1793-1883
Defence of the city of Philadelphia
Printed by Baird & King at 607 Samson Street in Philadelphia. Large pictorial broadside, with large woodcut of city seal, quoting from proclamation of Mayor Alexander Henry and from Brigadier General and Commander of Philadelphia A. J. Pleasanton and...
GLC05985
1861-1865
Collection of Confederate broadsides & imprints [decimalized]
Collection of Confederate broadsides, flyers, leaflets, books and pamphlets relating to military and civil matters during the Civil War. Each of the 55 records has its own description. [decimalized 05987.01-05987.55]
GLC05987
25 January 1865
Williams, Thomas H., fl. 1865
[Resolution to continue to fight passed at meeting of Ninth Virginia Infantry]
Signed in print by Williams as President and J.S. Gilliam, Jr. as Secretary. Williams and Gilliam were members of the Ninth Virginia Infantry, Stewart's Brigade, Pickett's Division. Resolution sent to the Confederate House of Representatives. It was...
GLC05987.01
14 October 1863
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
[Message to the Army of Tennessee from Confederate President Jefferson Davis]
Printed by John H. Seals & Co.'s Power Press Print in Atlanta. Congratulates soldiers on the 18-20 September Battle of Chickamauga. States "A grateful country has recognized your arduous service, and rejoiced over your glorious victory on the field...
GLC05987.02
1865
Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877
Address of Maj. Gen. N.B. Forrest to His Troops.
Congratulations to troops for all their victorious battles. Issued by Union Major General Forrest to his troops during the last year of the war. Forrest signs in print as Commanding District of Mississippi and Eastern Louisiana. Pencil inscription...
GLC05987.03
13 February 1865
Jackson, William Hicks, 1835-1903
Circular address to the absentees from the Tenn. calvary of Forrest's command
From the headquarters of Brigadier General Jackson's calvary division. Jackson says he was recently put in charge of the Tennessee calvary "in this Department" and asks for their return to the colors. Says he feels identified with the troops and...
GLC05987.04
13 August 1863
[General Orders No. 83, Declaring 21 August 1863 a Day of Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer]
General Lee issues orders on behalf of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Declares "All military duties, except such as are absolutely necessary, will be suspended ... Soldiers! we have sinned against Almighty God."
GLC05987.05
7 November 1864
[General Order No. 65 concerning day of worship proclaimed by President Jefferson Davis]
Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, announces that President Jefferson Davis proclaimed 16 November as a day of worship. Printed document says "all military duties, except such as are necessary for the safety of the Army, will be...
GLC05987.06
12 May 1865
Ford, John S., 1815-1897
[Last Confederate printing of the Civil War in Texas]
Printed general orders stating that every officer and soldier must be ready to meet the enemy at a moment's notice. States that the Brigadier General Commanding is determined to fight and if possible, ". . .drive back the insolent foe who advances...
GLC05987.07
24 September 1862
Loring, William Wing, 1818-1886
[General Order assuring the public that Confederate money is secure]
Confederate Major General Loring asserts that "The money issued by the Confederate government is secure, and is receivable in payment of public dues, and convertible into 8 per cent bonds. Citizens owe it to the country to receive it in trade."
GLC05987.08
May 1865
[Collection of three documents related to the surrender of E. K. Smith] Decimalized
GLC05987.09
18 March 1861
Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905
[Circular letter announcing Confederate post office policy]
Printed Circular Letter marked "No. 2." Issued from the first Confederate Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama by Reagan, the first (and only) Confederate Postmaster General. Dealing with issues of transition from the Federal postal service to the...
GLC05987.10
11 October 1864
[General Order No. 78 concerning war correspondence and rations]
Cooper was Confederate Adjutant and Inspector General. The printed order has 6 parts. First part directs all military officers how to create correspondence with the War Department. Says any failure to follow orders will be subject to a court martial...
GLC05987.11
1863/07/01
Fisher, Thomas H., fl. 1863-1864
Hospital regulations
Written by Fisher as Surgeon in Charge of General Hospital No. 3 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Says the regulations "are published for the government and guidance of the Patients of this Hospital." Regulation topics include: getting full name, company...
GLC05987.12
circa January 1861
Convention of the people of the state of Alabama
To the People of Alabama
Delegates to the Alabama Convention, convened to decide upon the issue of secession, "make public the reasons that actuate them in withholding their signatures from the Ordinance of Secession on the 11th day of January, 1861." Lists the names of...
GLC05987.13
29 October 1864
Allen, Henry Watkins, 1820-1866
To the planters and slave-owners of Louisiana.
Allen, Governor of Louisiana, implores slave owners to loan their slaves to construct fortifications on the Red River. Promises, "Your negroes will be well treated and well fed. They will be required to labor but sixty days, at the expiration of...
GLC05987.14
after 20 December 1860
South Carolina. Convention, 1860-1862
[South Carolina secession ordinance]
Printed by Evans and Cogswell. Announces secession, stating " ... the union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of 'The United States of America,' is hereby dissolved." Secession was declared at Charleston, 20...
GLC05987.15
27 December 1860
Dunovant, R. G. M., 1821-?
[Call for volunteers under General Order No. 4]
Printed broadside is part of the first call of troops for the Confederacy. Dated from "Headquarters" in Charleston. Order given by Adjutant and Inspector General Dunovant to various commanders to make a call of volunteers from "their commands."...
GLC05987.16
15 July 1864
Memoriam of Capt. G. T. Burch
Broadside created as a memoriam for Captain George Tilley Burch of Co. I, 29th Georgia Regiment who was killed in the Battle of Atlanta. Died at City Hall Hospital on 13 July 1864 from wounds that pierced both his knees in a charge near Kenesaw...
GLC05987.17
February 1864
Chase, George, fl. 1864
To the veterans of the Confederate army
Asking for the public, especially soldiers, to furnish written accounts of "incidents of remarkable daring in battle, endurance, sufferings, sacrifices and other trials in imprisonment, camp, hospital or marches." Says if contributors want to wait...
GLC05987.18
6 November 1861
Fern, William, fl. 1861
[Confederate election ballot for Jefferson Davis as president]
Virginia electoral ticket endorsing Jefferson Davis for president and Alexander H. Stevens for vice president. Also lists John R. Edmunds of Halifax and Allen T. Caperton of Monroe "for the state at large," various men "for the districts," and Roger...
GLC05987.19
13 July 1864
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
[Authorization to pay Colonel A.L. Rives $30 to produce map]
Countersigned by the comptroller and auditor. Filled in form of the Department of Northern Virginia, Chief Engineer's Office authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay $30 ($10 in gold bullion) for a reproduction of Lieutenant M. McDonald's...
GLC05987.21
Grant, M. B., fl. 1861
Map of the Seat of War
Compiled and drawn by M. B. Grant, lithographed by R. H. Howell, and published by T. A. Burke of the Morning News Office. Shows eastern Virginia (mostly Manassas and vicinity) and part of Maryland. A manuscript note on the bottom by a quartermaster...
GLC05987.22
1862
Manouvrier, Julius, 1816-1875
Map of the Present Seat of War in Missouri
Lithographic Confederate Civil War map on light blue paper. Illustrates the border area between Missouri and Kentucky. Manouvrier was a cartographer in New Orleans, Louisiana. His company was named J. Manouvrier & Co.
GLC05987.23
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