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November 20, 1862
Schurz, Carl (1829-1906)
to Franz Sigel
Reporting Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's movements, based on the accounts of a paroled Confederate Prisoner. One bust engraving of Schurz incldued as collateral.
GLC02458.12
1864/??/23
Sigel, Franz (1824-1902)
to unknown [in German]
Letter in Old German. Two bust engravings of Sigel included as collateral.
GLC02458.14
25 February 1863
L. W. (fl. 1802)
to her brother
Writes about "Sally Rumfield" (Countess Sarah Thompson Rumford) to her brother. Mentions she has only seen Rumford a couple of times. Says Rumford moved to Germany with her father and returned as a countess but a poor one. Quotes a friend saying the...
GLC02437.07774
15 September [1867]
Farragut, Virginia L. (fl. 1860-1867)
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
Jeffries, C.S. (fl. 1880-1890)
to Archer Anderson, Esq.
Discussion of land in Franklin County owned by Aaron Jeffery including the tax of $5.33 which is owed on said property, and the possibility of selling the land to the Dutch cultivators living on the land for 10 to 14 dollars per acre.
GLC01896.125
12 November 1861
Ericsson, John (1803-1889)
to Munn & Company
Written by Ericsson, the Swedish immigrant inventor responsible for building the first Union ironclad ship, to the Munn & Company as proprietors of the magazine "Scientific American." Writes that he is returning their article "on the subject of my...
GLC02106
21 November 1861
Petty, John S.
to J.M. Maitland
Reports to his friend that his teaching is going well. Tells him that the performance ideas he gave him for his classroom were successful. Mentions that he thinks it unwise for anyone to move out West.
GLC03523.10.039
n.d.
Unknown
Clouds On Our National Horizon
Essay discussing measures for peace and prosperity in the Union. Contains corrections and edits. Calls for reforms of immigration policy, Mormonism and liquor use.
GLC03523.10.230
1 October 1864
Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913)
to Maria Damuth
Writes to his sister that he has been taking quinine to keep away "the ague." Thinks that the change of water has made the regiment sick, "when we were here a year a go last winter the water made a great many of the boys sick." The men are building...
GLC03523.14.70
11 November 1864
Writes to his sister. Two regiments from Damuth's brigade are moving to Devil's Bluff. Discusses the camp they will set up, like the one they built while staying in St. Charles. Does not anticipate much fighting, and thinks the regiment will only...
GLC03523.14.73
2 April 1864
Morey, Charles C. (ca. 1830-1865)
to parents
Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...
GLC03523.18.06
7 April 1866
McSherry, Anna (b. 1833)
to Henry F. McSherry
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says their father wants him to send home an allotment ticket. Says their father would be able to put the payment, which is in gold, to good use, maybe to purchase land. Continues letter on 18 April 1866...
GLC03523.21.56
30 April [no year]
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Updates him on local marriages. Gives him other local news as well. Ends by saying "Pa does not say anything decided about your staying in China. I believe he thinks the risks are quite a balance to any advantage...
GLC03523.21.64
10 January 1864
Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865)
to Stockton Bates
Is grateful for the news; it provides freedom from boredom for the entire camp. Describes their winter quarters, a rude combination of log cabin and tent. His roommate is a German soldier who participated in the disturbances of 1848 then fled his...
GLC03523.23.29
5 October 1865
Has visited old friends in Illinois, a place he now admires greatly. "I have come to the conclusion that there is no place like it for a young man to start in the world, with assurance of success."
GLC03523.23.43
22 March 1863
Shafer, David H.
to Lydia A. Bishoff
There has been some confusion over delayed receipt of letters. Even though Bishoff wrote Shafer twice, he only received one letter (in February). He thought she had forgotten her "best friends that are absent from home." Regardless, Shafer promises...
GLC03523.40.24
Hogeland, Sally W. (fl. 1861-1865)
Written at Granby. Starts the letter by stating that no important events have taken place since she last wrote and that the world is "jogging on about the same pace." They are all glad that he is well and they have heard rumors of another battle. She...
GLC03523.42.63
circa 1872
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872)
The British counter claims
This editorial examines American responsibility to compensate for destroyed British property during the Civil War. British citizen George Adlain had considered staying in America but his property on Missionary Ridge had suffered damage during the...
GLC03409
18 July 1862
Trobriand, Régis de (1816-1897)
to Edwin D. Morgan
Commending Captain George G. Williams for his service, especially his bravery at Malvern Hill. Mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.
GLC03477.01
7 October 1864
Herron, Francis J. (1837-1902)
[Endorsement requesting parole for a friend]
Requesting parole for a sick and imprisoned friend. Reads "One of the parties under arrest...is a friend of mine...I do not think there is anything against him. He is quite sick. Please parole him." Docket signed by Christian Thomson Christensen...
GLC03477.02
30 July 1869
Weber, Max (1824-1901)
to unknown
Stating that his "commission as Brigadier General is dated: 13 April 18." Written on stationery of the Custom House, New York.
GLC03477.06
12 February 1863
Henry, Josiah E. (b. 1840)
to Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Reports he was on picket duty for three days and has two drills a day. Mentions Union General Joseph Hooker is in command and they may be moving south soon. Discusses her desire to move west and...
GLC03523.07.14
18 March 1863
Henry writes to his mother from camp near Bell Plain. Comments on a land purchase she is considering and offers 80 dollars. Advises her to sell the crops before moving. Offers to send more money once he gets his pay.
GLC03523.07.15
3 March 1864
to Angeline Henry
Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Mentions a 24 mile march. Comments on how warm the weather is. Discusses how to pay for the land purchase the family is making and suggests moving their belongings. Hopes to...
GLC03523.07.24
circa 21 September 1865
Marrill (fl. ca. 1865)
Cousin Marrill writes to Angeline from Indiana. Reports her father is very ill and insane. Refers to cousin Josiah's war injury. Comments that rebels have attacked several places in Indiana "...but our own brave Indiana boys are enough for them."...
GLC03523.07.31
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