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2 July 1861
Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 57, no. 11, 191 (July 2, 1861)]
The Recognition of the South, News from Missouri, Seward's Threats, The War & Postal Arrangements.
GLC05959.44.07
15 November 1862
Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 81, no. 11, 605 (November 15, 1862)]
The Expedition into North Carolina, The Campaign in Kentucky, Seward on the late Piracies - the Pursuit of the Alabama, The War in the Southwest.
GLC05959.44.23
11 December 1862
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 254 (December 11, 1862)]
Report by Gideon Wells details the exploits of the Federal Navy for the past 12 months, including expenses and privateering missions, entitled "Report of the Federal Secretary of the Navy." "Difficulties Between General Halleck and Burnside"...
GLC05959.09.109
17 March 1862
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
to Robert G. White
Promises to speak to Secretary of War Stanton about Captain Niles, and request his promotion. He had intended to promote Niles before he was forced to resign as Secretary of State. Written at "Lochiel," Cameron's estate. Captain Niles likely...
GLC05891.13
1944/03/06
Meserve, Frederick H., 1865-1962
Transcript: F.H. Meserve to Kerr Rainsford, Katonah, New York. [March 6, 1944]
Meserve writes: "You were very good to write to me about your Lincoln photograph, and if you shall come to the city soon I will greatly appreciate your kindness if I can see it. I am always looking for something different in Lincoln photographs, and...
GLC05111.01.0628
16 January 1863
Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]
Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest. A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two...
GLC05959.27.01
October 5, 1863
Benham, Henry Washington, 1813-18884
to Francis Blair
Clerically written to General Blair. Discusses the plan for seizure of Charleston, South Carolina, to be presented to Lincoln camp at Rappahannock. Written from the Camp at Rappahannock, likely in Virginia.
GLC00919.15
7 September 1783
Antill, Edward, 1742-1789
to Henry Knox
Encloses a letter (not present) from the Minister of War (possibly Benjamin Lincoln), which instructs Knox to continue issuing provisions as usual until he receives further orders. Asks Knox to reply soon.
GLC02437.02475
02 July 1800
Rivers, Thomas, fl. 1800
Quit Claim Deed
Partially printed deed releasing "a certain Tract of land lying in said Cushing" in Lincoln County, Massachusetts from Thomas Rivers to Henry Knox. James Malcom and John Gleason sign as witnesses.
GLC02437.07432
1897/01/30
Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912
To Genl. Wilson
He is unable to read his paper before the "Genealogical & Biographical Society" on 2/12. He already promised to attend a Lincoln Banquet, but suggests that someone else may read his paper.
GLC04360.013
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