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2 December 1871
Reynolds, William (1815-1879)
to R. H. Maury
Attests to Maury's character and professional qualities. Reynolds signs as Commodore United States Navy; he eventually reached the rank of rear admiral.
GLC04572.36
to William Lewis Maury
As requested, he recommended William to R. H. Maury to superintend the James River project. Hopes that William will visit Washington.
GLC04572.37
1866/3/25
Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842)
to mother
Plans to attend a big government auction in Macon, Georgia. Before he goes home, he must stop in Washington and settle his old quartermaster accounts. He advises his mother on financial affairs including rent houses, and an oil well.
GLC04662.121
1866/5/2
His quartermaster paper work is being inspected. He has met many of his army friends in the city.
GLC04662.123
17 July 1868
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
[Pardon of Nathan B. Forrest for rebellion]
Pardon for ex-Confederate General Nathan B. Forrest of Tennessee. The pardon includes a provision against Forrest making use of or ever again owning slaves, and that he claim no property or the proceeds of any property that has been ordered sold by...
GLC04977.01
10 August 1868
Forrest, Nathan Bedford (1821-1877)
Receipt of pardon form. [N. B. Forrest]
Partially printed receipt of pardon form sent by William H. Seward to Nathan B. Forrest along with his pardon. Forrest, as per the specifications of the pardon, returns the completed form to Seward.
GLC04977.02
6 August 1868
Acknowledging receipt of presidential pardon [for Nathan B. Forrest].
GLC04977.03
17 August 1867
Davis, Jefferson
to Frank H. Alfriend
Noted at top "Strictly Confidential." Discusses events of 1850, 1857-8-9 and 1860-61. He argues that repeal of the Missouri Compromise logically allowed nullification of other things as well. Blames abolitionism. Argues that the South had to...
GLC05344.01
1865-1869
English, John G. (fl. 1827-1869)
[Post-war plantation diary and journal of Mississippi cotton planter]
English mentions Confederate generals visiting, Civil War battles, slavery, and Reconstruction, among other topics. Provides a list of all slave families on this Mississippi Cotton plantation. Contains a detailed account of crops planted, weather...
GLC05497
15 January 1866
Semmes, Raphael (1809-1877)
to Andrew Johnson
Letter draft written in prison by the former commander the CSS "Alabama" to the President defending himself against all charges. Discusses the surrender agreement at Greensboro, the definition of treason, the United States Constitution, and his...
GLC05590
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