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2 June 1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Pass for John Ford
Signed by Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War. Pass for John Ford to visit the stage and private boxes in Ford's Theatre.
GLC02011
1867/02/21
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Edwin M. Stanton re: (support for Stanton over President Johnson) "Stick!"
A one word letter dated Senate Chamber, meant to encourage Stanton to remain as Secretary of War in spite of President Johnson's opposition.
GLC04846
1712/12/30
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
to Robert Livingston re: various affairs abroad and at home
Jamison mentions royal proclamations regarding the deportment of ships of war, and also discusses some personal family matters. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00950
1806
Stewart, Samuel, fl. 1806
[List of accounts]
List of accounts belonging to Captain Samuel Stewart. Includes the names of Samuel Stewart and Nathaniel Greene (not the Revolutionary War general).
GLC02016.179.02
20 December 1864
Vallandigham, Clement L., 1820-1871
Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham
First edition published by J. Walter & Company. Presentation copy inscribed by Vallandigham on a yellow free (nearly) endpaper to his friend, the actor Edward Forrest, in Dayton, Ohio on 12 January 1866. With photograph as frontis. Vallandigham of...
GLC00476.01
28 January 1864
Campbell, John Archibald, 1811-1889
[Endorsement on a British citizen's request to leave the Confederacy]
Written on half-sheet of paper. Contains a request from Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Secretary of War. Fitzpatrick writes, "I am a native of Ireland and a subject of Great Britain. My trade is house-painting, and I am not only out of employment, and...
GLC05516
February 15, 1866
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Edwin M. Stanton
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain Brisbin informs Stanton, Secretary of War, of the battles he participated in during the Civil War. Relates in detail injuries he obtained and...
GLC01504.02.08
9 January 1864
Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865
to Sarah Wood
Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.
GLC02176.11
circa 1865
Bachrach & Chase
Practice Ship Constellation
One undated photograph entitled, "Practice Ship Constellation," printed by Bachrach & Chase. Image is of the U.S.S. Constellation which was the last Civil War vessel afloat, that launched August 26, 1854 and was the last all-sail warship built by the...
GLC05111.01.0028
28 April 1864
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878
to Nan [Maury]
Recently returned from Richmond and thinks the order to return without delay was unnecessary. Reports that the "North Carolina" has not come to port. Writes, "When this Civil War is over I think we shall be able to appreciate the comforts of home."
GLC04572.16
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