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to General Henry Alexander Wise

General Smith writes to Wise, commander of forces at Chaffin's Bluff. Reports that George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary of War, informed him "that a flag of truce steamer was signaled yesterday coming up the James river supposed to be bound for...

GLC02456.28

to John Anthony Quitman

Written from camp near Camargo. Thomas transmits orders prohibiting the discharge of firearms near camp and restricting non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates from leaving camp, among other details. One bust engraving of Thomas included...

GLC02456.30

to Daniel Ruggles

Confederate Brigadier General Tilghman writes to Confederate Brigadier General Ruggles to forward a request from Union General Benjamin Butler for a prisoner exchange. One full length engraving of Tilghman included as collateral.

GLC02456.31

to unknown

Torbert signs twice as Chief of Cavalry (once following his initial note, and once following a post script). Writes to an unnamed general: "You were speaking the other day of wanting a Chief of Arty. Did if ever strike you that Genl Seymour could...

GLC02456.32

to Captain J. H. Pearce

General Winder, commander of the Department of Henrico, Richmond, Virginia, writes to Captain Pearce (possibly James H. Pearce). Discusses a pass "signed by McCuffins chief of Police in the possession of a man named McMullin." Reports that McCuffin...

GLC02456.33

Civil War generals who sided against their birth states: 18 items [decimalized]

[decimalized 02457.01-.02457.18]

GLC02457

to Horatio Seymour

Recommending to the Governor's attention Captain I. G. Smith, attached to Birney's command, who has had to resign due to circumstances of a domestic nature. States he would welcome the return of Captain Smith at the conclusion of his personal...

GLC02457.01

to Thomas Jordan

One week after commanding the fifth brigade at the Battle of First Manassas, Colonel Cocke writes to Jordan, Assistant Adjutant General of the forces at Manassas Junction. States "Capt Langhorne's troop, the only cavalry with my command- leaves this...

GLC02457.02

to Major Wilcox

Assistant Adjutant General of the Army Cooper informs Wilcox that "We are all rejoiced to hear, from Col. Whiting of your convalescence... you must not permit your zeal to interfere with your recovery... " Mentions Colonel Worth (possibly William...

GLC02457.03

to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending Captain Edward Martindale for promotion. States Martindale, who served in the Subsistence Department, acted with distinction in the recent battles before Richmond, Virginia.

GLC02457.04

to Mary Grimshaw Duncan

Enemy gunboats attacked, trying to reach New Orleans, then retreated. Writes of "another turn at the Enemy today - six gun boats and four frigates having come up to point of woods below. All gone back again, and well." Written to his wife in New...

GLC02457.05

to John Letcher

Lieutenant Colonel Gorgas, Chief of Ordnance, writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Gorgas offers to exchange 800 rifles for 800 flintlock muskets, for use in Colonel [Zulukowski's?] Regiment. Proposes that the exchange take place before 1...

GLC02457.06

to Jacob Eaton

Seventh Connecticut Infantry Colonel Joseph R. Hawley (Hawley's Brigade) writes to Rev. Jacob Eaton, West Meriden, Connecticut, to tell him that, given the choice for chaplain between him and Rev. Mr. Holmes, and knowing nothing of either of them...

GLC02457.07

to Major Campbell and Lieutenant Long

Orders regarding receiving the flag of truce and message of surrender from Confederate forces. States "The flag of truce will not be permitted to pass our lines." One bust engraving of an unidentified man included as collateral.

GLC02457.08

to John M. Otey

Possibly written in Virginia. Major General Bushrod Rust Johnson writes from his headquarters at [Mrs. Clay's House?]. Informs Otey, Assistant Adjutant General, of artillery and troop movement. One bust engraving of Johnson included as collateral.

GLC02457.09

to Willard W. Glazier

Writes to Glazier, a Lieutenant who had just escaped from a Confederate prison, to express his "high appreciation of" his "many soldierly qualities". Remembers that in his old regiment Glazier was a private. Two bust engravings of Kilpatrick included...

GLC02457.10

to J. M. Otey

Confederate General Lomax writes to Colonel Otey of the Army of Tennessee to request that he be sent to Virginia to resume command of his division. Details the circumstances that caused him to become detached from his command. Endorsement dated 16...

GLC02457.11

to unknown

Recommending a promotion for Captain W. H. Robinson of the Thirty Second New York Volunteers. Written at "Camp on James River." One bust engraving of Newton included as collateral.

GLC02457.13

to Robert E. Lee

Reports that General Pierre G. T. Beauregard expects six regiments from his department, and that so far only four have been sent and are in Atlanta, and these four are being sent forward to Chatanooga. Also reports "Enemy have made no movement since...

GLC02457.14

[Military financial return]

Jesse R. Reno signs a partially printed document for money given to him by the paymaster as compensation from 1859 to 1869, including the cost for servants. Docket on verso.

GLC02457.15.01

to Edward Manigault

Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Roswell S. Ripley writes from Headquarters at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, to Colonel Edward Manigault of the Ordnance Department. Reports "the steamer came down this morning for the 32 pounders & the sling cart...

GLC02457.16

to Daniel Ruggles

Wonders whether or not to grant a request for ammunition. Smith encloses a request for musket cartridges from soldiers at the Parish prison. Notes this force just received 1000 bullets the month before and wonders "is this expenditure of Ammunition...

GLC02457.17

to unknown

General Thomas writes from Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland to an unnamed colonel. Requests that the colonel "give the enclosed list of relics to Mrs. Goddard with my compliments and say that I am sorry I can do no better for the Sanitary...

GLC02457.18

Foreign-born Civil War generals [Decimalized .01-.14]

Fourteen letters and documents from Civil War general born in foreign countries.

GLC02458

to Charles S. Hamilton

Inquires "whether the new road, called the Prince road running from Corinth across the Jacinto road is in a practicable condition for the Transportation of Trains." Discusses the position of his cavalry companies. Believes "My Company is ready,"...

GLC02458.01

to Henry Lee Scott

Written as a civilian in Springfield, Illinois, informing Colonel H. L. Scott that he had received an appointment as a lieutenant from President Lincoln, was accepting it, and was reporting to him for orders. Two bust engravings of Baker included as...

GLC02458.02

to unknown [in German]

Writing in German, Blenker gives orders for the care of a Count Ingleheim. On verso there is an autograph note signed in English of medical supplies furnished on board a vessel for Count Ingleheim written by John G. T. Holston. One bust engraving of...

GLC02458.03

to Cuyler Van Vechten

Informs Van Vechten, an Inspector General, that the Second Regiment of his brigade is ready for inspection. Requests that Van Vechten come as soon as possible to inspect the regiment, which is encamped at Camp Scott on Staten Island. One bust...

GLC02458.04

to unknown

Writes to the Post Quarter Master at Columbia to complain about the behavior of the soldiers of a wagon train under the command of the post quartermaster that had crossed the river near Cox's headquarters the day before with all of its soldiers drunk...

GLC02458.05

to John Titcomb Sprague

Colonel Regis de Trobriand, Commanding 38th New York Volunteers, writes from his camp near Belleplaine, Virginia, to New York Adjutant General John Titcomb Sprague (1810-1878). He requests that New York Governor Horatio Seymour confirm his...

GLC02458.06

to Horatio Seymour

Informs Seymour that he will soon be forwarding him an order rescinding the resignation of First Lieutenant Frank W. Lyon, and reinstating him to his former position. One bust engraving of Ferrero included as collateral.

GLC02458.07

Special orders no. 263

Special order granting a leave of absence for thirty days to Colonel James D. Fessenden, Aide de Camp. "By command of General Hunter". Also signed by Fessenden. Full length engravign of Halpine included as collateral.

GLC02458.08

to James B. McPherson

Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."

GLC02458.10

to Charles G. Halpine

Sending various papers to Halpine, which he may print if he wishes. Also wonders why he has stopped receiving copies of the Citizen, Halpine's paper. Written on Stationary of the Executive Office of the Territory of Montana. Written before June...

GLC02458.11

to Franz Sigel

Reporting Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's movements, based on the accounts of a paroled Confederate Prisoner. One bust engraving of Schurz incldued as collateral.

GLC02458.12

to Edwin D. Morgan

Lovejoy, a United States Representative from Illinois, writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Recommends J. H. Bolles for a position in the 53rd New York Regiment of D'Epineuil Zouaves. Notes that Bolles is a citizen of New York City, and is "a...

GLC02448.09

to Owen Lovejoy

Sumner, a United States Senator, writes to Lovejoy, a Representative from Illinois. Writes, "Here is Senate Bill 230, which you desired. We shall send you the Freedom Bill, & trust to your good votes & Providence." In a post script, notes that...

GLC02448.15

to Joseph Trumbull

Written by General Arnold as commander of one of the two columns marching on Canada (General Philip Schuyler's forces in New York being the other) to Trumbull as Commissary General of Purchases to George Washington's army at Cambridge. In August 1775...

GLC02451

Verse one of poem "Maryland, my Maryland"

On stationary printed "United States Senate, Washington, D.C." Date is also printed "189_" but exact year is not filled in.

GLC02453.03

Opportunity [poem signed]

Written on the verso of stationery of the Wilmer Hotel, Anniston, Ala.

GLC02453.20

to Richard H. Stoddard re: asking person to proof an article

Stedman was a noted American poet and literary critic.

GLC02453.32

to Lorenzo Thomas

Then Lieutenant Jefferson Davis writes to Assistant Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas to request permission to rejoin his company in Virginia instead of Florida. The first artillery had been transferred from Fort Myers, Florida, to Fort Monroe, Old...

GLC02455.03

to Samuel Lewis re: describing trip from Mexico, petitioning Texas for land

GLC02448.10

to G. F. Hilton

Mann, abolitionist and President of Antioch College, responds to a letter from Hilton. Of the college, he writes, "We still hold together here, internally & educationally, we have been doing very well; externally & financially, very bad, But we...

GLC02448.11

to Marius Racine Robinson

May, a prominent abolitionist and reformer, writes to Robinson, Secretary of the Western Anti-Slavery Society. Robinson had invited May to speak, and May promises to come if he can find a suitable replacement to serve as pastor in his absence...

GLC02448.12

to James Redpath

Phillips, an ardent abolitionist, informs Redpath that the "Traveller," a Boston paper, printed an article Phillips wrote. Asks Redpath to inform him why the "Post" would not print the article, and to cut and send a copy of the article from the...

GLC02448.13

to Ulysses S. Grant

Smith, a prominent abolitionist, philanthropist, and political reformer, transmits a circular (not included) which contains an extract from one of President Grant's recent speeches (not included, but possibly on the topic of civil rights).

GLC02448.14

to Henry Wilson

Tappan, an anti-slavery activist, writes to Wilson, a United States Senator from Massachusetts. Notes that the last time he saw Wilson, Wilson was walking down Broadway (in New York City) at the head of his regiment. Remarks, "But since, you have...

GLC02448.16

to Henry C. Whitney

States that the Osage treaty was not ratified before Congress recessed. Vows to not let the treaty ever be ratified, until it is just "to the Government, the State of Kansas, and the people."

GLC02448.17

[Receipt for receiving an estate of 635 pounds and a negro girl]

Cosigned by Christopher Robinson and Silas Helme as witnesses. Legal document signed by James Perry Jr. that he received 635 pounds, 5 shillings and "One Negro Girl Named Lucy" from William Potter, the executor of the estate of Perry's mother Marcy...

GLC02448.18