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9 March 1802
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
[Henry Knox's seven-year appointment as Justice of the Peace for Lincoln County]
Signed by Massachusetts Governor, Caleb Strong. Signed by John Avery as Massachusetts Secretary of State.
GLC02437.10342
1 April 1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Copy of a conveyance to Joseph Hall
Title from docket. Pertains to a mortgage payment and land. Signed by Knox. Contains a note written April 1802 at Boston signed by [William?] Sullivan, Justice of the Peace. Docketed by Knox.
GLC02437.10343
24 June 1802
Avery, John, 1739-1806
Copy of an Act to establish the Kennebeck and Penobscot Corporation
The corporation is also referred to as the "first Maine Turnpike Corporation." Contains the following copied signature of John C. Jones (Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives), David Cobb (President of the Massachusetts Senate), and...
GLC02437.10345
22 June 1804
[Appointment of Knox as Justice of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]
Strong signs as Massachusetts Governor. Also signed by John Avery, Secretary of State. Verso contains a note dated 25 February 1805 signed by Lieutenant Governor Edward Robbins. Much of the text of this note, including part of Robbins's signature...
GLC02437.10348
4 March 1806
[Deed to Israel Thorndike and William Prescott]
Title from docket. Docket, written in Knox's hand, also notes: "This was a deed which by a verbal agreement was to be reconvey[ed] on the payment of 17000 Dollars." Henry and Lucy Knox convey the land to Thorndike and Prescott.
GLC02437.10349
4 October 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Understands his wife's sorrow in his absence. He hopes that when he returns he can live a comfortable life with her. Professes his love for her and his desire to be with her. Notes that he sent her 20 dollars and that he will send more soon; if they...
GLC03523.13.019
14 October 1861
Wilkinson writes that he has sent his mother 30 dollars, but has yet to hear from her. He is also glad to hear that Amanda, his wife, is out of debt. Notes that his pay has increased to 20 dollars a month but it is a poor amount compared to the work...
GLC03523.13.020
17 October 1861
Notes that their camp has moved twice since he last wrote and they are now in Alexandria, Virginia. States that they are two miles from the river and are currently employed in building a fort. He writes that the enemy is only 12 miles away. He is...
GLC03523.13.021
20 October 1861
to Amanda Wilkinson and his mother
He has received a letter from his wife's mother that his wife is sick. He is greatly saddened to hear this and hopes she gets better. Wilkinson writes that her life is more precious then his and he wishes he were sick instead of her. Says that they...
GLC03523.13.022
9 November 1861
Written from Camp Richardson. Is glad to hear that she is feeling better. Suggests that she sends someone to get her state papers for her so she can recover. Writes that his sister, Wink, is doing well and that he will write her and his mother...
GLC03523.13.023
24 November 1861
Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to...
GLC03523.13.025
3 December 1861
to Dugen Ely
Written at the camp of the Michigan 2nd Regiment. Writes to Dugen Ely that he is now a noncommissioned officer. States that he is fighting for his country, risking his life and all that he has in service of it. But he is sorry that he has placed his...
GLC03523.13.026
Written at Camp of Michigan 2nd Regiment. Sends his wife 33 dollars. Writes that he is upset to hear is wife is so "blue" and not feeling well. Expresses that he will do anything to take care of her.
GLC03523.13.027
17 December 1861
Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is much better then when he last wrote. The regiment has been working on building log hovels as their tents do not keep out the cold. States that they will most likely not campaign again until the...
GLC03523.13.028
1 January 1862
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. It is the first full year in which he can call her his wife. He is not sad that he has to send his money home. Notes that the other men spend most of their money and do not send it home. States that some of the...
GLC03523.13.030
6 January 1862
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. Writes that he is pleased his wife returned his letter so affectionately. Tells her that it is fine if she thinks him "foolish" for writing a love letter to her. Went to visit his friend at the hospital (he was...
GLC03523.13.031
13 January 1862
Is excited to write that he is in Detroit, Michigan and much closer to her. He adds that he has been ordered to Port Huron, Michigan and will return either the last day of this week or the first of next week. Writes in a post-script that if she needs...
GLC03523.13.032
31 January 1862
Notes that they have not had any movements recently. Attended a dance for the benefit of the soldiers. States that his mother and all of his friends were glad to see him and that he is doing well. The baby cried all night and he barely got any sleep...
GLC03523.13.033
11 February 1862
Reports that he is back from Port Huron, Michigan. He says he will try to come home soon. Likes Lexington, Michigan very much but cannot stay here without her. Asks that she look after his sister and her new baby.
GLC03523.13.034
19 February 1862
After he returns from Port Huron, Michigan he learns that he will be staying in Lexington, Michigan for a period of time and suggests that she should come up and be with him. Warns her that if she does come her mother will not be there to take care...
GLC03523.13.035
24 February 1862
Sends her eight dollars. Says if the journey is too much to do in one night she should take her time. Also asks her to bring his boots.
GLC03523.13.036
26 February 1862
Has returned from Port Huron, Michigan and is saddened to hear that their baby is not doing well. He includes some money as well. Writes that she should come visit him if she is able.
GLC03523.13.037
12 December 1864
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870
to Gideon Welles
Telegram as commander of the South-Atlantic Squadron, to Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, providing the first news from Sherman's army that the march to the sea had been successful: "I have just received a communication from Gen. Sherman's Army...
GLC09330
27 August 1782
Eustis, William, 1753-1825
to Joseph Vose
Hospital surgeon to Vose, requesting an orderly to attend to some wounded men from his regiment. On the verso of the Eustis letter is glued an invitation from General Washington, dated Aug. 12, to bring six officers of his regiment to dinner.
GLC09338.06
May 1863-April 1865
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
[Collection of George C. Clapp] [word processed inventory available] [Decimalized .001- .124]
This collection is a series of letters and other items from Private George C. Clapp. Private Clapp was born in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was mustered into G Company of the 37th Massachusetts Infantry on July 15, 1862 when he was a 23-year-old...
GLC09355
1861-1863
Dunn, Thomas, fl. 1861-1863
[Diary of Thomas Dunn]
Diary of a soldier in the 25th Ohio Regiment, with wonderful content on the campaigns and battles of the eastern theater, such as Second Bull Run (1862): "August the 31st. the roads was just lined with ambulances and coaches from Washington city they...
GLC09356
19 March 1879
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
Report of the Board of Officers in the Case of Fitz-John Porter...
"Report of the Board of Officers in the Case of Fitz-John Porter, Late Major-General of Volunteers" published by the Army and Navy Gazette. Annuls Porter's 1863 court-martial and restores his position of major general. Includes transcriptions of...
GLC09312
1862-1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
[Union orderly book]
Union orderly book primarily from the Atlanta Campaign of 1864, with orders from various army and regimental officers, including General Sherman: "Special Orders No. 62" [issued by Sherman, near September 3, 1864]: "The Genl. Commanding announces...
GLC09313
July 1862
News by Telegraph
Includes the New York Herald's reports of McClellan's battles in the Peninsular Campaign; summarizes the news recently received from Europe; reports on "The Colored Race in Illinois" concerning the denial of "negroes" the right to vote in Illinois.
GLC09314
1862-1865
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
[Collection of Union private John W. Boston] [Decimalized .01- .52]
52 articulate letters of Union Pvt. John W. Boston, Company A, 81st Ohio Volunteers, between October 1862 and July 1865. Describes fighting in Sherman's Atlanta Campaign at Corinth and Resaca; also describes the March to the Sea. "[Camp Limy 10/13/62...
GLC09315
21 September 1862
Fales, Charles L., fl. 1862
to Adelaide Fales
Captured after a Union bayonet charge at Second Bull Run: "...when we charged bayonets and rushed with a yell on to the railroad. The rebels poured the shot with us fast but we drove them away and held the railroad....They shot some men after they...
GLC09316
Tinker, S.F., fl. 1862-1865
[3 war-date diaries]
Union engineer or bridge-builder's three war-date diaries, describing work done from Harper's Ferry to the Atlanta Campaign: "Had the pleasure of seeing Uncle Abe and riding on a special train with him down Sandy Hook to Harpers Ferry. McClellan was...
GLC09317
21 November 1863
Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875
to R.L. Wilson
As Brig. General and Adj. General, to R. L. Wilson: "...You are hereby informed that the President of the United States has appointed you First Lieutenant in the Seventh Regiment Louisiana Volunteers of African Descent."
GLC09318
March 7, 1863
Clark, Alex M., fl. 1863
to Sara McMillan
Captain in the 8th Regiment Iowa Infantry, earlier taken prisoner at Shiloh and later paroled: "My vengeful feelings are the hardest to keep down, when thinking of those in the free North, who would prefer giving up to that Tyrant, Jeff. Davis who is...
GLC09319
1864-1865
Hilliard, Thomas B., fl. 1864-1865
[Diary of private in 50th Penn. Infantry]
Diary of private in 50th Pennsylvania Infantry, with entries from Sept. 1864 through June 1865, encompassing the close of the war: "Today the election took place for President of the United States everything moved off quietly majority for Lincoln in...
GLC09320
1864
Richardson, W., fl. 1800-1810
[Battle map]
Hand-drawn battle map of the movements of the 23rd Army Corps during the siege of Atlanta, with positions of the Union and Confederate forces in Resaca, Marietta, and Atlanta.
GLC09321
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Campaign biography]
Scarce campaign biography, featuring bold image of Lincoln on front cover and vice presidential candidate Andrew Johnson on back cover.
GLC09322
9 October 1864
Hotchkin, W.S., fl. 1864
To Parenle
Soldier in the 1st New York Engineers: "One of our company was shot while at work on the parapet of the fort. He was shot through the heart by a Rebel Sharpshooter and instantly killed.… [Colonel] blamed the sergeant in command of the squad for...
GLC09323
circa 1860-1865
McSherry, Henry F., fl. 1837
[Collection of Henry F. McSherry] [Decimalized .01- .40]
37 letters and documents pertaining to Assistant Surgeon of Martinsburg, [West] Virginia, who served in the U.S. Navy throughout the war. Letters from his family contain good wartime content, from Union supporters in the South. Includes July 1860...
GLC09324
15 July 1865
Van Wyck, C.H., fl. 1865
General Orders No, 3
Brig. Gen. commanding Military District of Western South Carolina during the Southern Occupation period, orders equal rights for the newly freed black population. Recounts incidents of abuse of freedmen and threatens punishment if such acts continue...
GLC09325
29 May 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
[Amnesty Proclamation]
Circular issued by the Department of State, signed in type by William H. Seward as Secretary of State: "A copy of the President's Amnesty Proclamation of this date is herewith appended. By a clause in the instrument, the Secretary of State is...
GLC09326.01
17 June 1865
Ordway, Albert, fl. 1865
[Transmittal notice]
Transmittal letter from Ordway, Lt. Col. 24th Mass., serving as Provost Marshal of the Department of Virginia, pertaining to the President's amesty proclamation.
GLC09326.02
1866-1868
Woodward, York A., fl. 1866-1868
[Collection of York Woodward] [Decimalized .01- .18]
15 letters written by a Freedman's Bureau Superintendent, from January 1866 to February 1868. Many are from Abingdon, VA, and reveal the personal responses and official actions of a Pennsylvania veteran who served throughout the Occupied South as a...
GLC09327
13 January 1812
Minutes of the Proceedings of the Thirteenth American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery...
"Minutes of the Proceedings of the Thirteenth American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and Improving the Condition of the African Race Assembled at Philadelphia..." Reports on schools for African-Americans, kidnapping, arrests of...
GLC09328
4 November 1874
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
to C.H. Howard
To C. H. Howard, an editor/publisher in Chicago, acknowledging receipt of six copies of a "little Letter" he had written. "I very rarely write anything for a newspaper. Almost all my articles appear first in Circulars." He cannot promise to write any...
GLC09329.01
2 May 1829
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
[Decree]
Decree issued by the Kentucky Circuit Court at Fayette, awarding payment to Clay, who held the mortgage on a property including slaves, which must be sold to pay him. Clay adds an addendum specifying that a young girl not listed on the mortgage be...
GLC09331
1 December 1859
[Abolitionist broadside]
Abolitionist broadside endorsed "Distributed in the streets of Boston Thursday evening Dec.1, 1859, the day before the execution of John Brown." Bold text reads: "Let their epitaphs remain unwritten until the not distant day when no slave shall clank...
GLC09332
12 February 1863
Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886
To My Fellow Soldiers (Circular Letter)
Gen. "Black Jack" Logan encourages his Union troops, writing from "Headquarters, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps" in Memphis, TN: "The day is not far distant, when traitors and cowards North and South, will cower before the indignation of an outraged...
GLC09333
25 May 1863
Breese, Kidder Randolph, 1831-1881
to Eugene Mack
During the Vicksburg bombardment, the Union naval commander on board the flagship Black Hawk sends urgent orders to gunner Eugene Mack. "The bearer of this brings fifty men detailed to work the mortars. Man as many as possible with them and relieve...
GLC09334
27 August 1798
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Dear Sir
As President, sending a"petition of Parson Smith for a Pardon of a very serious crime.… request you to inclose the Papers to the Secretary of State and Attorney General for their consideration. If they and you agree in advising me to pardon the...
GLC09335
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