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to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for a gift of cigars. Mentions that the commission is still waiting for a treaty with Colombia before they can proceed with the canal. Describes recent pleasant, warm weather which he appreciates because coal is difficult to obtain...

GLC02763.02

to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for the beautiful walking stick he mailed from Manila; declares, "It reached me just before my birthday and I consider it one of my birthday presents." Happy to hear that Gibbons moved to the U.S.S. Helena and will be with Captain...

GLC02763.03

to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks Gibbons for his gift of a smoking jacket as a "New Year's remembrance." Describes his enjoyable visit to the Isthmus during November and December. Discusses the new republic of Panama, recently declared independent from Colombia, and...

GLC02763.04

to Thomas Gibbons

Thanks him for the enclosed piece of needlework for Mrs. Walker. Mentions preparations to sail from New York to the Isthmus, to be gone for some weeks. Discusses the beginning of the Panama Canal construction project: "We are getting an...

GLC02763.05

[Appointment of William Eustis as Secretary of War]

Signed by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Accompanied by attached seal. William Eustis served from 7 March 1809 to 13 January 1813.

GLC02767

[Appointment of Morris S. Miller to negotiate a treaty with the Seneca Indians of New York]

Countersigned by Calhoun as Secretary of War. Appointing Miller to make a treaty to obtain Seneca reservation land.

GLC02768

to Don Jose de Viar and Don Joseph de Jaudenes

Jefferson, Secretary of State, requests that Spanish officials Viar and Jaudenes recognize reimbursement of funds from the Spanish Government to American Oliver Pollock. States that he has full confidence that Spain will "do full justice to Mr...

GLC02709

Archive of Civil War maps, mainly Atlanta campaign [word processed inventory available]

Collection of wartime manuscript maps with copies of other war items related to Stanley. 37 maps document Sherman's army from Chattanooga to Atlanta, the march to the sea and then up to the Carolinas. The last map (38) is the Battle of...

GLC02710

[Furlough for Lucius T. Stanley]

Pattison authorizes a 30-day furlough to Elmira, New York for Stanley, whose 22 January 1864 autograph signed furlough application to Brigadier General William Whipple appears on page two. At least three endorsements are cross-written across the...

GLC02710.40

[Transportation furnished to Lucius T. Stanley]

Partially printed document indicating that Stanley was provided transportation from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Elmira, New York (for his furlough, see GLC02710.40). Johnson is identified as "Capt. and A.Q.M., U.S.A."

GLC02710.41

[Medical certificate for furlough extension of Lucius T. Stanley]

Attests that he examined Stanley and found "that he is suffering from the effects of a severe attack of pneumonia of the left lung and that in consequence thereof he is in my opinion unfit for duty." Claims he needs at least thirty days to recover....

GLC02710.42

[Copy of Lucius T. Stanley's diary of the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's march to sea]

First two pages outline the "Organization of the First Division, Twentieth Corps. Commanded by Brig. Genl. AS. Williams. Pages 3-40 include the diary of the Atlanta Campaign, with almost daily entries from 4 May 1864 to 2 September 1864. There is...

GLC02710.43

to John G. Farnsworth

Requests a copy of his military discharge papers. Explains his enlistment history in the 107th New York Volunteers from 1862-1865. Notes that there were several endorsements on the discharge and asks for a transcript. Written on stationary of the...

GLC02710.46.01

[Collection of William E. Jones][Decimalized .01- .28]

Confederate General William E. "Grumble" Jones, 11th regiment, Virginia, cavalry. Collection includes swords, correspondence, West Point pamphlets, military orders, and receipts. Decimalized 02711.01-02711.28.

GLC02711

to George W. Randolph

Draft written in pencil to Confederate Secretary of War Randolph, explaining his resignation over the election of officers in J.E.B. Stuart's Virginia Cavalry. Expresses concern over unjust voting conditions propagated by Stuart.

GLC02711.03

Special orders no. 100

Orders from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office to accept the resignation of Col. William E. Jones.

GLC02711.04

to William E. Jones

Congratulates Jones for his cavalry raid into West Virginia. Remarks, "I wish that I could be with you" on Jones's next expedition.

GLC02711.05

Estimate for provisions for Jones Cavalry Brigade

Supply estimate for May 6-10, 1864 for 2150 men. Autograph note signed on verso from William E. Jones, dated 4 May 1864; outlines instructions for the Glade Spring commissary. A second autograph note signed from A.R. Kinnison, in Glade Spring...

GLC02711.06

[Albumen of William E. Jones]

Image of William E. "Grumble" Jones in military uniform. Does not show sufficient detail to include the rank on his shoulder strap.

There is a younger photograph of Jones in military dress in the Library of Congress.

GLC02711.07

Confederate cavalry sabres of William E. Jones [Decimalized .08.01- .08.02]

Confederate cavalry sabre in scabbard and accompanying photographs.

GLC02711.08

to unknown [incomplete]

Welles, United States Secretary of the Navy, writes to an unknown recipient regarding the suffrage and governmental representation of freed enslaved people. States "But Slavery has been abolished ... not by the voluntary act of the States in which...

GLC02713

[Collection of Christian M. Epperly, 54th regiment, Virginia, artillery] [decimalized]

The collection contains 136 letters (122 war-date) mostly from Private Christian M. Epperly to his wife, Mary Epperly, living in Floyd County. The collection also contains a few letters from Mary Epperly to her husband. Throughout the war, Epperly's...

GLC02715

to Alexander J. Dallas

Congratulates him on his nomination as Secretary of the Treasury. Comments that the post " ... is the most arduous now in our government, and is that on which every other depends for it's motion." Recommends the appointment of Peter Minor as...

GLC02718

[Legal document concerning land]

Signed in text twice by Knox as "HK." Writes he is conveying property to "WB" (referring to William Bingham). Wants to make sure everything is clearly expressed so the "true intent and meaning" of the deal is known to all parties. Includes mention...

GLC02719

to John S. Missroon

Written on letterhead of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Commander Missroon as commander of the naval forces off Yorktown, Virginia on board the USS...

GLC02721

to John H. Winder

Signed by Commodore Hollins of the Confederate Navy to General Winder as commander of the Department of Henrico. Says this letter will be carried by B.L. Haden (the docket says Hayden), a loyal Confederate who wishes to visit Maryland. Asks Winder to...

GLC02722

to R. M. T. Hunter

Coghill asks Hunter if he can obtain a passport for Robert L. Cobbs, now living in Canada, to return to Virginia. "... Permit me to introduce to you Mr Ro L Cobbs, of Canada, formerly of Nelson County, Va., where he resided for many years. He is a...

GLC02723

to George Minor

Ingraham, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, discusses the fabrication of guns at the Tredegar Foundry in Richmond, Virginia. States that Joseph Reid Anderson, owner of the Foundry, gave notice that ten guns are ready for inspection....

GLC02724

to James A. Seddon

Requesting a permit allowing the bearer, Mr. Barnett, to cross Confederate Lines. Barnett "requires a pass to cross our lines in order to ship in wire for making cotton cards." Johnson says he has faith in Barnett, and hopes he will be issued a...

GLC02725

to James C. Dobbin

Forwarding a letter requesting an appointment for a young man at the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Written at the Orangeburg Courthouse, spelled "Orangeburgh" by Keitt.

GLC02726

to James Lesley Jr.

Discusses the early organization of a regiment in New York. States that if Captain G.A. Siedel has a regiment ready with a minimum of 866 men or a maximum of 1046 men, they will be mustered into service. Gives other instructions on related...

GLC02728

to Winfield Scott

Discusses the field tactics of Generals Twiggs, Quitman, and Scott. Written as major general of volunteers.

GLC02732

to Benson J. Lossing

Union Major General Peck writes that he has received Lossing's request for a map of operations about Suffolk, Virginia and discusses the scale of the map. Includes a post script stating that the House Military Committee will pass a joint resolution...

GLC02733

to Robert E. Lee

Informs Lee that the 130th Virginia Militia Regiment, commanded by John Williams, from Floyd County, in southwestern Virginia, has left for Richmond. Docket repeats the contents of the note. Verso also contains Taylor's autograph endorsement signed...

GLC02736

[Quote from Dickens's "Oliver Twist"]

Quotes, "We need be careful how we deal with those about us, for death carries with it to some small circle of survivors, thoughts of so much omitted, and so little done - of so many things forgotten, and so many more which might have been repaired...

GLC02737

[Collection of Samuel H. Davis, A company, 35th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [decimalized]

Most letters written to his wife, Dolly Davis. Letters describe the soldiers' poor health and living conditions in the camps. Briefly mentions the First Battle of Murfreesboro fought in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Draft transcripts available.

GLC02738

[Collection of Joseph Jones, F company, 79th regiment, Illinois, infantry] [Decimalized .001-.162]

Jones served in the 79th Illinois Vols. He was captured at the Battle of Franklin (November 1864). Transcripts available for letters GLC02739.001-GLC02739.087.

GLC02739

[Collection of Wilmot Thompson, C company, 1st regiment, Maine, sharpshooters] [Decimalized .01- .66]

Thompson served in the 1st Maine Sharpshooters and the 20th Maine Volunteers in Virginia. Includes forty-nine letters to his wife, Lizzie, with related personal papers, one account book (68 pages), and one wallet. The bulk of the material dates...

GLC02740

[Diary of James W. Pierce]

Autograph manuscript. Mentions General Ulysses Grant's campaigning along the North Anna River.

GLC02741

Diary of artilleryman in 1st Ohio Light Art. followed Sherman

Autograph manuscript signed. Baldwin served in the 1st Ohio Vol. Light Artillery. Approximately 15 pages are written in pencil. Transcript available.

GLC02742

[Collection of George F. Thomson, field and staff, 38th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Letters of an assistant surgeon in the 38th Massachusetts primarily written from Louisiana. Twenty-nine of the letters are written to his mother.

GLC02743

[Collection of Thomas Francis Burpee, field and staff, 21st regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .385]

Mentions Fredericksburg, Suffolk, North Carolina, and the 1863 Virginia campaign. Burpee was wounded at Cold Harbor, Virginia on June 9, 1864 and died a few days later. The collection includes memorabilia connected to his death. Collection includes...

GLC02744

[Collection of Enoch Q. Fellows, field and staff, 3rd regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .111]

Papers of First Lieutenant in 1st New Hampshire Volunteers and Colonel of 3rd New Hampshire Volunteers, and related materials. Contains letters, orders, military papers, and other papers. Includes commentary on the Battle of Antietam.

GLC02745

[Diary of the 12th Illinois by Major James R. Huginin sent to Governor Richard Yates]

With contemporary manuscript copy of record of the 12th Illinois sent to Governor Richard Yates by Major James R. Huginin.

GLC02746

[Diary of George H. Starr]

Captured at Gettysburg in July of 1863, George H. Starr of company D in the 104th regiment of the New York Infantry made a number of escape attempts from Confederate prisons, before succeeding in October of 1864. Much of the diary is empty, with...

GLC02748.01

[Collection of Josiah E. Henry, I company, 5th regiment, Vermont, infantry] [decimalized]

This collection consists of eleven letters (one is a copy) written by Josiah E. Henry, some detailing the Valley Campaign in 1864. Five of these letters are written to his sister, four are addressed to his mother, and two are written to both his...

GLC02749

[Collection of Sereno A. Wright, B company, 24th regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .49]

Collection of a soldier in the 24th Connecticut Volunteers who died in Louisiana. Includes 43 letters, 3 envelopes, 2 wedding announcements, 1 funeral annoucement and 1 calling card. 34 of the letters date from 1862-1863, and the balance are family...

GLC02751

Translation of the laws... on colonization [with two other pamphlets]

Three pamphlets bound separately in one box. (Formerly bound together.) With clippings pasted into the Austin, and annotations

Stephen F. Austin. Translation of the Laws, orders, and contracts on colonization... in Texas.... San Felipe de Austin...

GLC02753

Constitution or form of government of Texas, made in San Felipe de Austin...

Printed at the Office of the Commercial Bulletin. First printing of the Constitution. This copy belonged to Anthony Dey, chief figure in the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Co. Streeter Texas 1141, Street Sale 319, Jumonville 822, Sabin 94949

GLC02755

Stock transfer certificates of the Galveston Bay & Texas Land Company [Decimalized .01- .06]

Partially printed documents assigning share to NY Attorney Stephen Whitney

GLC02756