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1864/12/19
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to Ladies managing the Soldier's Fair, re: declining invitation & Sherman's news
Written on Executive Mansion stationery. Lincoln alludes to the "good news" of Sherman's March to the Sea.
GLC01303
13 March 1866
Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870)
to Ellen Caskie
Informs that he received the box of photographs last night and has signed them with pleasure. Advises her not to hesitate to send more. Written while president of Washington College. With autograph envelope by Lee.
GLC01433
10 August 1863
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains about the excessive heat and comments on the health of the soldiers. States that the men in New Bern are healthy, but those in Washington, Roanoke, and Plymouth have got chills and fever. Discusses his recent attack of fever, for which he...
GLC02016.035
circa 1873
Dix, Dorothea Lynde (1802-1887)
to Charles Sumner
Written on her personal stationery, embossed with a "D," to her benefactor and friend, Sumner. Requests him to send certain government publications to her at the Government Hospital for the Insane of the Army and Navy in Washington, D.C. Among...
GLC02075
23 October 1861
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses his march toward Leesburg, Virginia: "...we saw some verry pretty sights on our march and some verry Sorrowfull ones, on our march there we saw no men but plenty of women they stuck Bull Run at us every...
GLC02155.012
circa December 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Dated "Decr" (year inferred from content). Notes that their camp is ten miles from Washington, D.C. Discusses the possibility that Lile will visit him at camp.
GLC02155.031
23 December 1863
Dewey, Orville S.
to sister
He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.
GLC02161.108
7 January 1864
He visited the Gardiners today and had a pleasant time. He liked the diary she sent. He wonders if Cassie will give him "the slip".
GLC02161.111
1 April 1864
to mother
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
01 November 1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
[Presidential pardon of Caroline Kulf, who had been covicted of grand larceny]
Pardoned due to assurance by judge and the jury that she was a fit object of clemency. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00045.18
20 June 1867
Pardon of Solomon Smith, convicted of larceny.
Convicted of larceny along with his wife; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to his innocence. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC00459
6 October 1863
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861-1864)
to my dear Ma
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible.
GLC00653.01.29
April 21, 1865
Getty, George Washington (1819-1901)
to Marsena Rudolph Patrick
Written as Brevet Major General. Getty encloses an unspecified item, and requests that General Patrick, Provost Marshal General in Richmond, send the item to a niece of Mrs. Getty (Elizabeth Graham Stevenson). Notes, "Her mother, who is with her is...
GLC02456.11
July 16, 1864
Sykes, George (1802-1880)
General Sykes writes from Headquarters, 5th Corps, to Patrick, Provost Marshal of the Army of the Potomac. Writes that a friend of his, Miss Mary Delaplane, wishes to go to Alexandria or Washington, D.C. to meet one of her brothers, who "has...
GLC02456.29
[n.d.]
Harman
Full length carte de visite portrait of two women in black dresses
Imprint of Harman, York Springs, Pa., on verso.
GLC00241.13
circa 1861-1863
Volck, Adalbert John (1828-1912)
Slaves Concealing Their Master From a Search Party
One etching entitled, "Slaves Concealing Their Master From a Search Party," by Adalbert John Volck, political cartoonist and sympathist with the Confederacy. Depicts an enslaved woman, directing mounted Federal soldiers as the enslaver hides in the...
GLC00493.12
6 June 1864
Ekings, John (fl. 1864)
to Sarah Ogden
Writes from Mt. Holly, a present day township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Inquires about the condition of his son, Thomas, about whom he has received contradictory reports. Says he traveled to Washington, D. C. to obtain information and spoke...
GLC06559.018
9 March 1864
Gray, W.H. (fl. 1864)
Describes a difficult march and his new position as Provost Guard. Writes he fears that he will never see his family again, and states that he considers the hospital at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania his second home. Apologizes for his sloppy...
GLC06559.040
8 January 1863
Sulkin, Hermenegilde (fl. 1863)
Says she is saddened to hear that her son, Alphonse, has become very ill with typhoid fever, and she dreads the thought of his death. Begs Ogden to do as much as possible to restore her son to health because she has already felt the pain of losing...
GLC06559.126
30 December 1865
to Mary F. Jarvis
Lee, then president of Washington College, responds to an enquiry about whether or not a young man of Pennsylvania would be welcomed at the Virginia school. Although it was less than a year from the end of the Civil War and tensions were still...
GLC07005
1864/10/21
Meigs, L.R. (fl. 1864)
to: her father.
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GLC07059.56
1869/01/20
Pardon of Martha Taylor (c/s Seward)
Taylor was convicted of Grand Larceny based on circumstantial evidence. Countersigned by William H. Seward.
GLC07400
circa 1861-1865
Wheeler, Lysander (fl. 1837-1903)
to unknown
Writes that during the holidays he was very busy and had a lot of work to do around the farm. He has received a book from his class and an album with a photograph in it came to him in a "mysterious" way. He has also received several smaller presents...
GLC07460.122
1862/03/08
Kelly, James R. (fl. 1861-1862)
to Mary Kelly
He toured the estate of the ex-Senator and ex-minister to Spain, C. J. Falkner. Falkner himself fled from the approaching Federal army. He finally received a letter from home and was alarmed to hear that someone was prowling around their house at...
GLC04197.24
29 March 1865
Hastings, George S. (fl. 1865)
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, will promote her son, Lucius T. Stanley, to 1st Lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers as soon as there is a vacancy. But if it is preferred...
GLC02710.44.03
18 November 1863
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks) (1837-1892)
to Jane Brisbin
Complains that he has not received a letter from Jane, his wife, in two weeks. States "If I thought you had been so careless as not to write in all that time I would feel like casting you off- but I think you certainly have written and your letters...
GLC01505.03
26 December 1864
Tower, Zealous Bates (1819-1900)
to Frances Lucretia Thomas
Addressed to Mrs. Thomas (possibly Frances Thomas, formerly Kellogg), wife of Union General George H. Thomas. Tower, chief engineer of the defenses of Nashville, describes the 15-16 December Battle of Nashville. Thomas, commanding Union forces at...
GLC01654
23 May [1865]
Farragut, Virginia L. (fl. 1860-1867)
to [Roberta Jeffery]
The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...
GLC01896.075
24 October [1866]
Jeffery, Ann (fl. 1860-1867)
to her granddaughter
News of letters received and written, family sicknesses, particularly of her cousin, Richard W. Jeffery, and herself. News of family fortunes in the post-war period, including the rental of a farm.
GLC01896.086
15 September [1867]
To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]
Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...
GLC01896.091
no date
Jeffery, Mrs.
"A Chance of War"
Short story re: "a romance connected with the Master" that takes place during the Civil War "...at the time our [Federal] troops were endeavouring to surround Stonewall Jackson and prevent his falling back towards Richmond."
GLC01896.149
Unknown
[Draft letter]
Re: "It is a quaint perhaps a true saying, that women bear misfortunes better than men…."
GLC01896.153
20 April 1862
to sister [Ella]
Reprimands his sister for not answering all his letters and tells her that composition is a very important part of her education. Asks his sister to remember him to a certain Mollie M. whom he feels would make an interesting correspondent for him....
GLC02016.012
25 May 1862
Writes from camp near Portsmouth, Virginia. Reports that Suffolk, Virginia is not occupied by the troops yet. The Gosport Navy Yard has been destroyed except for some walls that are still standing. States that the women are becoming more...
GLC02016.015
26 September 1863
to Rebecca Frick
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Describes riding on the steamer Thos. Collyer and the pleasure of feeling a cool breeze after being in the hot and dirty streets of New Berne. Also wishes that his Aunt and sister Anna...
GLC02016.041
22 September 1864
Sarcastically informs his sister that he has stopped writing weekly letters because his sisters never reply. Is happy that his sister has decided to attend school and advises against reading "wishy-washy" novels, which do not enlighten people or...
GLC02016.058
16 August 1865
to his aunt
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that most of the people of the town are beginning to reconcile with the "new state of things" with the exception of the women. There are many women left (many widows), but few men...
GLC02016.087
circa April 1870
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
to Ulysses S. Grant re: petition for executive clemency for Mrs. William Mason
Autograph note signed as Governor of Ohio, appended to a petition (and character testimonial) for Mrs. William Mason (nee Sarah Anderson), jailed for postal fraud. Also with the notes and endorsements of the U.S. Judge, Marshall and Sheriff, all on...
GLC02053
6 August 1863-7 August 1863
Tate, Jeremiah M. (fl. 1829-1877)
to Dorcus and to his sister
Letter on first page to cousin Dorcus, hoping that her sweetheart Robert has fared well in the late battle. Uses a numeric code. Letter of last three pages to his sister. Describes Gettysburg and their retreat: "Hear we have bin for several days...
GLC02082.39
21 February 1864
to Mary
Discusses his return to old winter quarters. Mentions marching in the cold weather. Reports that the Yanks seized Tuscaloosa. Also Tate also worries about the seizure of Tuscaloosa and wishes for a furlough to "bush whack them." Also describes an...
GLC02082.50
6 June 1862
Miller replies to a letter from his wife. Describes a recent skirmish with Confederates. Requests a plait of her hair.
GLC02155.051
19 July 1862
Written from Harrison's Landing, on the James River, to his wife. Thanks her for the locks of hair she sent (one from her, one from their son, Charley). Mentions a letter he wrote that she recently had published in a local paper. Complains of a lack...
GLC02155.056
7 September 1862
Miller writes to his wife. Reminsces about her recent visit.
GLC02155.061
3 November 1862
Sallie
Aunt Sallie writes to Lile from "Catoctin," possibly either Catoctin Mountain in Maryland or Catoctin Creek in Virginia. Reports they can "hear the Cannons in Virginia Fighting again." Expects to be able to visit Lile closer to Christmas. Comments on...
GLC02155.068
12 September 1863
Murray writes to his wife: "Dear Lile I almost dread when we are discharged it will Be almost like changing climate, the mode of living is so diferent, But I think I can manage..." Has been temporarily marked "off duty" by the doctor. Hopes to keep...
GLC02155.106
1 October 1863
Discusses another man, Mr. Spates, who apparently cheated on his wife. Professes his undying devotion to Lile. Hopes that Lile and Charles (his son) are in good health.
GLC02155.109
16 November 1863
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Sympathizes regarding "the difficulties" between Lile and "the girls." Reports on camp news, expressing enjoyment that he received fresh bread, beans, potatoes, and rice as part of his rations the previous day...
GLC02155.115
14 December 1863
Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...
GLC02155.122
28 March 1864
Allen, Eliza (fl. 1864)
Addressed only to her "Respected friend."
GLC02156.22
25 January 1865
McLean, R. J.
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
Sounds as if he could be her fiance. He thanks her for all the things she has made him. He acknowledges her new sister and hopes her parents are well.
GLC02161.148
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