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1861-1877
Kyle, Rev. J.C. (fl. 1860-)
Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself
Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.
GLC02172.88
25 September 1911
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to [George] Gray
An extraordinary and lengthy letter, full of observations about people he met, especially the crowned heads of Europe. Labeled on page 1 "For nobody's eyes but yours." Written while acting as special ambassador for the United States for King Edward...
GLC05750
30 December 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864)
Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He is glad to have gotten her photograph. writes that unless a different poilcy is adopted, either a long war or acknowledgemnt of the confederacy are inevitable. Doesn't believe fighting can bring peace.
GLC02744.120
26 November 1924
Carver, George Washington (1864?-1943)
to Charles White
Carver answers five questions posed by White. He writes that he is comforted by reading the Bible; that God supplies strength for living (quoting Philippians 4:19); that he always asks for God's direction whenever he begins a task or journey; and...
GLC05508.064
1682/08/04
Coursey, Henry (fl. 1677-1682)
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Mohawks, Onondagas, . . .
. . . Oneidas, and Cayugas Signed by both Lloyd and Coursey. The document discusses the crimes committed against Christian settlers, and explains that war will be declared if the Indians fail to pay for their transgressions.
GLC03107.01919
1865/04/04
Unknown
to Frank Richardson
Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...
GLC02034.02
7 June 1864
Wheeler, Lysander (fl. 1837-1903)
to his brother-in-law, parents and sister
Written at Camp of the 105th Illinois regiment. Explains that the mail has not gone out for a while because of the Battle of Resaca. He is glad to hear everyone at home is doing well. Writes that he hopes that when the fighting is done the war is...
GLC07460.080
11 February 1863
Jones, Joseph (fl. 1862-1865)
to Nancy E. Jones
He grieves for George Cooper, John Millis, and Joseph Walker. He describes Joseph's and John's deaths and how he helped bury them. He isn't sorry that he enlisted but if he would never "go in another such a wore as this for it is an unholy war on...
GLC02739.034
3 January 1867
Ramsey, A. C.
Untitled
Former Alabama slave owner comments on Reconstruction: "There will be in this country great distress and destitution; hundreds of men who were in good circumstances before the war are completely ruined. Suing and being sued is the order of the day.â€...
GLC09311
31 May 1862
Palmer, Raymond
to Rev. Dr. Peabody
Palmer praises an article Peabody wrote in the "North American Review" on the American Board of Committees for Foreign Missions. He thanks Peabody for the service he has done for Christian missions. He remarks that he has heard Peabody will become...
GLC05508.200
3 June 1918
Hylan, John (1868-1936)
to Perriton Maxwell
Hylan writes to the editor of the "Nation War Record and Review," as Mayor of New York. He responds to the question: "After Death - What?" Hylan writes that death is like birth, and man passes into a larger world than the one in which he lives. He...
GLC05508.144
1685/10/28
Cayuga Sachem
"Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .
. . . Cayouges & Oneydes." The Cayuga Sachem states that the Indians are not inclined to go to war with Christians. He also requests that the English prevent any French of English men from going to the top of the Susquehanna to trade.
GLC03107.01952
25 March 1864
Epperly, Christian M. (1837-1904)
to Mary Epperly
Writes that he does not think the Southern army will ever fight as well as they did at the beginning of the war and that the South has become wicked. "May God show us our erro[r]s and put us in the rite way and Bring us Back to our old Union again."
GLC02715.087
18 June 1801
McClure, David (1748-1820)
to Henry Knox
Speaks of their "ancient friendship" and of Knox's accomplishments with the Indians while Secretary of War. Writes, "Altho' we are not yet old men yet we are verging into that class, and the greater part of those who set out with us on the journey...
GLC02437.07735
9 January 1864
Wood, Matthew (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
16 October 1864
Knox, Andrew (b. 1835)
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from a camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Says her letters help the tediousness of war. Reports the city of Petersburg is plainly visible and "...I heard the church bells ringing from there, this morning, the same as if...
GLC03523.20.20
10 November 1861
Mansfield, Joseph K. F. (Joseph King Fenno) (1803-1862)
to A. T. Goodman
General Mansfield replies to Goodman's request for his autograph. Says "You ask my autograph - If I could close this unhappy war as easily as I can comply with your complementary request, I should be happy. We are now engaged in a contest from which...
GLC05042.01
circa 1861-1865
Anderson, William (fl. 1861-1865)
to Sarah Ogden
Encloses a certificate (not included) to thank Ogden for "the interest you have taken in this mans faith." The man, a neighbor of Anderson's, was a soldier who "felt unable to return" to the war and "believes that he will not be able to perform...
GLC06559.001
6 September 1861
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to Mine ver mooch freu
re: He reports the work of the past month building guns for the war. He would like a copy of the Journal with her poem, and he encloses a program of an event he attended (not extant). As the men await an impending battle, Major McCrea commented at...
GLC00687.004
7 April 1865
Maitland, Joseph M. (1839-1918)
to Bell Wharton
Joseph writes to Bell from Memphis. Comments on the delightful weather. States his belief most of the hard fighting is over and expects peace soon. Reminisces about wagon rides they use to take together before the war. Reflects on the possibility of...
GLC03523.10.177
4 January 1939
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
[State of the Union Message]
Signed at end, inscribed to Lillian Wald, and signed at top of first page. Speech to Congress warns of the impending war and mentions his worries that fascism and war might attack freedom of religion. "Storms from abroad directly challenge three...
GLC03181.01
12 January 1788
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
to Samuel Huntington
Written by Franklin, signer of the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, as President of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania to Huntington as Governor of Connecticut, three days after Connecticut ratified the Constitution. Writes in...
GLC07485.01
23 May 1856
Gadsden, James (1788-1858)
to John Cripps
Writes to his Secretary about his longer-than-expected journey from Vera Cruz. Discusses his family and personal news. Mentions an upcoming lecture given by Dr. Lynch on the Toleration of Catholicism. Mentions the possibility, and fear, of a war...
GLC03587.17
15 May 1815
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Jedidiah Morse
Adams thanks Morse for his pamphlet "American Unitarianism" (Review of American Unitarianism, published in 1815), but comments that he heard the doctrines maintained 65 years ago by a number of ministers. Adams resists what he perceives as Morse's...
GLC05508.016
8 April 1833
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to Lewis Cass
Writes to Secretary of War Cass to inform him that the Reverend Mr. Campbell of the Executive Committee of the Board of Foreign & Domestic Missionaries, who delivered this letter, was coming to talk with Cass about extending their missions to the...
GLC03870
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