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1873/03/04 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States
Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.
GLC02781.02
18 May 1862
O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-)
to My Dear Mary
They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.
GLC02830.41
4 September 1862
to My Dear Colonel
They lost the last battle and he got three wounds. All were flesh wounds. He wished the war would end so he could get married. He is currently in the hospital.
GLC02830.47
16 September 1862
He fills her in on the recent battle at Bull's Run and his three wounds. Letter includes 2 pictures. One shows a couple of biblical scenes: Water from the Rock and The Golden Calf and the other shows a boy and a girl in bed with with a dog and cat.
GLC02830.48
12 September 1862
Third page ripped. He is still recovering from his wounds but will be ready for battle soon. He blames her for their not being able to meet yet since she delayed his suggestion. Includes picture of young woman with flowers in her hair.
GLC02830.49
21 September 1862
Her leave of absence was too short to visit her. He mentions the recent death of his mother. When he was in Philadelphia, he ran into a relation of hers. Tomorrow he will rejoin his regiment.
GLC02830.50
1874/04/06
Cushman, Charlotte (fl. 1874)
to Gardner Rand re: a request for a reading in Troy, mentioning $500 fee
GLC02508.05
3 August 1861
Wright, Augustus Romaldus (1813-1891)
to Miller A. Wright
Further problems getting troops there, because of the "difficulty between the Pres [Davis] & Genl [Brown]. It is to be hoped however, the country will not be permitted to suffer by a disagreement between these two distinguished gentlemen, both worthy...
GLC02691.11.013
1890
Kurz & Allison
Storming Fort Wagner
Depicts the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, composed of African American soldiers, leading the charge upon Fort Wagner in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. One African American soldier carries a United States flag. Lists the names of Union officers...
GLC00317.02
29 October 1862
Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863)
to Emily J. Semmes
Advises his wife on how to address letters to him and tells her she must not write anything that will attract the attention of the Yankees, should they intercept the letters. Refers to his previous letter (possibly GLC00175). Discusses mail...
GLC00442
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