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Articles 31 - 60 of 145
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson
John Hutchinson Letter To Joseph Fulford; December 2, 1863, North Carolina, John Hutchinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Hutchinson encloses a check to Fulford and instructs "please fill up for amt of my note due the Merchants' Bank of Newbern_ Please cancel the Note + send it to me."
James Harper's Claim For Damages From New York City Draft Riots, October 22, 1863., County Of New York, James Harper
James Harper's Claim For Damages From New York City Draft Riots, October 22, 1863., County Of New York, James Harper
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
James Harper's claim for damages sustained in the New York City draft riots of July, 1863. Includes an itemized list of damaged goods and wares which totals $345. Subsequent documents and annotations indicate Harper was paid $150 for the damages by the County of New York. The address of his establishment is noted as 533 Third Avenue.
Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley
Confederate Invoice Of Subsistence Stores ("Form 22") Signed By Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, April 1, 1863., Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, W. J. Hawks, George W.T. Kearsley
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Jackson signs as Major General just weeks before his death. "Subsistence stores" or "provisions" in this case consist of bulk amounts of bacon, flour, rice, soap, salt, and vinegar. Countersigned by Major W.J. Hawks and Major George W. T. Kearsley. Dated April 1st, 1863.
Letter Of Recommendation From Sterling Price To General S. Cooper Regarding Mr. John W. Polk For A Position Within His Quarter Master Department. Grenada, Mississippi. January 5, 1863., Sterling Price
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter of recommendation from Sterling Price to General S. Cooper regarding Mr. John W. Polk for a position within the Quarter Master Department of his army. Price says Folk is of "high character," "excellent business capacity and habits," "perfect sobriety" and deserves a position where he can be both useful and compensated. Grenada, Mississippi. January 5, 1853.
Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of Mr. & Mrs. "General Tom Thumb" In Their Wedding Costume, 1863, By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady, E. & H.T. Anthony
Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of Mr. & Mrs. "General Tom Thumb" In Their Wedding Costume, 1863, By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady, E. & H.T. Anthony
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Charles Sherwood Stratton (whose stage name was "General Tom Thumb" in P.T. Barnum's productions) is pictured with his wife Lavinia Stratton (maiden name: Warren). Stratton and Warren were married on February 10, 1863. Verso of CDV includes mimeographed inscriptions by the couple.
Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of "Commodore Nutt," George Washington Morrison Nutt., Silsbee, Case, & Co.
Carte-De-Visite, Full Portrait Of "Commodore Nutt," George Washington Morrison Nutt., Silsbee, Case, & Co.
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
"Commodore Nutt," a character played by little person George Washington Morrison Nutt in P.T. Barnum's productions, is portrayed.
Letter From E. Kirby Smith To Braxton Bragg, Edmund Kirby-Smith
Letter From E. Kirby Smith To Braxton Bragg, Edmund Kirby-Smith
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Confederate Major General E. Kirby Smith writes to General Braxton Bragg regarding the positioning of the units under his command in Lexington, Kentucky, close to Ohio and Indiana and also about the condition, positioning, and movements of the Union opposition forces. Smith also
1862 Confederate Requisition For Apparel, Signed By William Miller, John L. Knott, And Turner Ashby. Harrisonburg, Virginia., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John L. Knott
1862 Confederate Requisition For Apparel, Signed By William Miller, John L. Knott, And Turner Ashby. Harrisonburg, Virginia., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John L. Knott
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Special Requisition No. 40 form denoting various apparel requisitioned at Camp Ashby on June 25th, 1862. Items include: 5 under shirts, 30 linsey shirts, 10 pair of pants, 13 pair of drawers, 25 pair of socks, 6 cotton shirts. Signed by William Miller, John L. Knott, and Turner Ashby. Ashby's signature appears on this pre-signed form despite his death some weeks earlier, on June 6.
George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary Of War, Writes To An Unidentifed Cotton Manufacturer, June 1862., George Wythe Randolph
George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary Of War, Writes To An Unidentifed Cotton Manufacturer, June 1862., George Wythe Randolph
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Randolph writes to an unidentified cottton manufacturer that he has been informed that "exhorbitant" prices are being charged for certain goods. Randolph also requests that his correspondent reply to him what quantity and what price such goods can be furnished at the time of writing and over the subsequent 30, 60, and 90 days at various points throughout the Southern rail system. Randolph further adds that "cotton manufacturers must not ex[ect to sell their goods at unreasonable prices[....]while other classes are suffering[.]"
Confederate Requisition For The Purchase Of Three Horses From Peter Alkine, Signed By Officers Turner Ashby And William Miller. 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller
Confederate Requisition For The Purchase Of Three Horses From Peter Alkine, Signed By Officers Turner Ashby And William Miller. 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A Confederate State's Army requisition for the purchase of 5 horses for "artillery purposes" at $135 each from Peter Alkine. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller. Dated February 28th,1862.
Confederate Requisition Form Denoting 130 Bushels Of Corn At 80 Cents Each Procured From John A. Finnell At Winchester, Virginia; Signed By Turner Ashby And William Miller. March, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John A. Finnell
Confederate Requisition Form Denoting 130 Bushels Of Corn At 80 Cents Each Procured From John A. Finnell At Winchester, Virginia; Signed By Turner Ashby And William Miller. March, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John A. Finnell
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A requisition for the Confederate States Army to John A. Finnel certifying the correct amount of $104.00 for 130 bushels of corns at 80 cents each. Received at Winchester on 03 March 1862. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller.
Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt
Requsition Form Signed By States Rights Gist, States Rights Gist, Lawrence M. Keitt
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Requisition form signed by States Rights Gist which records the aquisition of muskets, bayonets, and assorted accessories and weapons. Dated February 15th, 1862 in Charleston, S.C.
Special Requisition For Horse Shoes, Nails And Coal, Signed By Turner Ashby, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John Q. Winfield
Special Requisition For Horse Shoes, Nails And Coal, Signed By Turner Ashby, 1862., Turner Ashby, William Miller, John Q. Winfield
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This form "No. 40 Special Requisition" details the requisition of 100 pounds of horse shoes, 100 frost nails, and 2 bushels of stone coal by a Confederate States unit. Turner Ashby signs as commander, a Captain William Miller signs as a Quartermaster. Formerly a U.S. form, altered to read "C.S." in one instance. Dated 3 February 1862, Martinsburg (present-day West Virginia).
Confederate Requisition Signed By Turner Ashby, Turner Ashby
Confederate Requisition Signed By Turner Ashby, Turner Ashby
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Requisition receipt for the Confederate States’ Army for twenty bushels of corn, $14. Originally a United States form: in upper left corner “United” is crossed out and replaced with “Confederate.”
John B. Magruder Orders The Purchase Of Wagons, Saddles, Saddle Blankets, And Bridles. Virginia, July 15, 1861., John Bankhead Magruder
John B. Magruder Orders The Purchase Of Wagons, Saddles, Saddle Blankets, And Bridles. Virginia, July 15, 1861., John Bankhead Magruder
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Brigadier General Magruder orders Assistant Quarter Master Captain Morrison to purchase 20 "good strong wagons" and 20 saddles, saddle blankets, and bridles. July 15, 1861.
Last Letter Barnard E. Bee Wrote To His Brother H.P. Bee, June 20, 1861, Barnard E. Bee
Last Letter Barnard E. Bee Wrote To His Brother H.P. Bee, June 20, 1861, Barnard E. Bee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Bee sends his love to his brother's family and asks that his son be taken care of "should I fall in this war."
James Randall Poetry Manuscript, James Ryder Randall
James Randall Poetry Manuscript, James Ryder Randall
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A fair copy of "My Maryland," a poem by James Ryder Randall later utilized in a Civil War battle hymn and as the lyrics for the state anthem of Maryland, "Maryland, My Maryland." It is unknown if this is a fair copy by Randall himself or by another creator.
Matthew Fontaine Maury Letter To A Faculty Member Of The Naval Academy In Annapolis, Maryland; Washington, D.C., December 20, 1860., Matthew Fontaine Maury
Matthew Fontaine Maury Letter To A Faculty Member Of The Naval Academy In Annapolis, Maryland; Washington, D.C., December 20, 1860., Matthew Fontaine Maury
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
No abstract provided.
Horace Greely Letter, New York, N.Y., July 2, 1860., Horace Greeley
Horace Greely Letter, New York, N.Y., July 2, 1860., Horace Greeley
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Horace Greely writes G.T. Hammond to tell him that he (Greely) has no political influence and will not write to government officials or candidates for office. New York, July, 1860.
Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston
Letter Of Introduction For J. D. Logan, Written And Signed Sam Houston, Governor Of Texas. April 1860., Sam Houston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter of introduction from Sam Houston to James Brooks, editor of the New York Express, regarding the newspaper editor of the San Antonio "Daily and Weekly Herald," J.D. Logan. Logan was visiting New York on business and was perceived by Houston as being knowledgable about Texas. April 1860. Prominently signed by Sam Houston.
Sworn Oath To Not Provide Liquor To Slaves; Liquor License., B. H. Teague, Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina
Sworn Oath To Not Provide Liquor To Slaves; Liquor License., B. H. Teague, Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John F. Cutter attests to not provide or sell liquor to any slaves. Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina, 1859.
Promissory Note, States Rights Gist Is Lender. 1859., States Rights Gist
Promissory Note, States Rights Gist Is Lender. 1859., States Rights Gist
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Promissory note for payment of States Rights for $56.34. 1859
Receipt For Sale Of Permelia, A Woman. January 24, 1859., A. M. Holland, John Susan
Receipt For Sale Of Permelia, A Woman. January 24, 1859., A. M. Holland, John Susan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Receipt "for a Negro Woman named Permelia," 21, from John Susan (name unclear) to A.M. Holland for "eleven hundred dollars" ($1100 USD), January 24, 1859. Location not stated.
Letter From David Livingstone To E. Baines, Dundee, September 27, 1857., David Livingstone
Letter From David Livingstone To E. Baines, Dundee, September 27, 1857., David Livingstone
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Livingstone writes that his mother's illness prevents him from being able to know precisely which day his will be able to meet Baines. Livingstone further advises about when specific meetings should be held and his objectives for those meetings.
Receipt For Advertisement Placed In "Alexandria Gazette" Denoting Several Slaves For Sale, By John A. Washington, 1857., John Augustine Washington
Receipt For Advertisement Placed In "Alexandria Gazette" Denoting Several Slaves For Sale, By John A. Washington, 1857., John Augustine Washington
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This is a receipt for a classified ad in the Alexandria Gazette - the actual advertisement that ran in the paper is attached. The advertiser, John A. Washington, announces that, as trustee for the estate of a William S. Mason, he will be selling "at public auction, to the highest bidder" two people: "one a young mulatto woman aged about 22 years, and a good house servant; the other, a negro boy aged ten years."
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Hart Benton writes a letter to Henry Boernstein, a German publisher of the Anzeiger des Westens [“Western Reporter”] in St. Louis. In this letter, Benton discusses proposed changes for the paper, expresses his gratitude for Boernstein's support in the previous election, and looks forward to the continued participation of German-Americans in future elections.
Letter Of Recommendation From Phillip Barton Key Ii To President Franklin Pierce, Dated July 15, 1853., Philip Barton Key Ii
Letter Of Recommendation From Phillip Barton Key Ii To President Franklin Pierce, Dated July 15, 1853., Philip Barton Key Ii
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter of recommendation for democrat David Hines from Philip Barton Key II to President Franklin Pierce, dated July 15, 1853.
Martin Van Buren Letter To Mr. Stickney, In Which The Former Includes His Autograph. New York, August, 1849., Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren Letter To Mr. Stickney, In Which The Former Includes His Autograph. New York, August, 1849., Martin Van Buren
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from Martin Van Buren, containing his signature, to Mr. Stickney, an autograph collector, sending his autograph "with much pleasure." New York. Dated August 16th, 1849.
Letter Of Recommendation For Andrew Wallace Hunter Written By Leonidas Polk . May 11, 1848., Leonidas Polk
Letter Of Recommendation For Andrew Wallace Hunter Written By Leonidas Polk . May 11, 1848., Leonidas Polk
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter of recommendation for Andrew Wallace Hunter from Leonidas Polk for the position of midshipman within the Navy. Polk mentions that Hunter is of "more than ordinary worth" and that he has also been recommended by Senator Berrien of Georgia. Dated May 11th, 1848.
Warrant For $496.89 Due John A. Watie, Signed By Cherokee Leader Stand Watie. January 26, 1847., Stand Watie
Warrant For $496.89 Due John A. Watie, Signed By Cherokee Leader Stand Watie. January 26, 1847., Stand Watie
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Stand Watie signs a warrant for $496.89 owed his brother John A. Watie, January 26, 1847.