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Letter To William Patterson From His Friend, William Mcmullen, Dated January 30, 1865, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written to William Patterson from a friend, William McMullen, on January 30, 1865. In the letter the friend discusses the whereabouts of mutual acquaintances from the war.

Report Of Effective Strength Of Cavalry Brigade Signed By Robert H. Anderson, Lawtonville, S.C., January 30, 1865., Robert H. Anderson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Form signed by Confederate General Robert H. Anderson indicating his cavalry unit had an effective strength of over 1000 men.

Circular: Headquarters Carrollton District, January 29, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular to the 3rd Battalion of the 11th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Unit admonishes officers of absenteeism from camp. Provides remedy. By command of Lieutenant Colonel Nelson Vrail (sp?). [note: the last digit of the year on this circular is illegible] 25 x 20 cm. Single page, tri-folded. Handwritten with embossed stamp, top right "O&H"

U.S. Army Special Order No. 26 Extract #9, 1865 January 28

Finding aids

This collection contains a special order from Major General J. J. Reynolds of U.S. Army at Little Rock, Arkansas concerning Cpl. August Zuehlsdorf and Pvt. Michael Wagner of Co. G, 9th Wisconsin Inf.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 30): January 27, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter From William Patterson To His Brother Stephen, Dated January 26, 1865, William Patterson

Patterson Family Correspondence

This letter was written by William Patterson to his brother Stephen on January 26, 1865. In the letter he says he will not be able to loan Stephen the money he requests.

Letter From David Livingstone To John Murray Regarding Ideas For Woodcuts, January 26, 1865., David Livingstone

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Livingstone refers to enclosures not included in this item that are apparently sketches "I should like as woodcuts."

1865-01-26 Federal Union, Federal Union (Paducah, Ky.)

The Federal Union Archive

Federal Union published on January 26, 1865.

Just Before The Battle, Mother [Lyrics], James F. Overholser

James F. Overholser Papers (MS-5)

Handwritten copy of lyrics of "Just before the Battle, Mother" composed by James F. Overholser while in camp near "Poctalago" Station, South Carolina. These lyrics were most likely extracted from a letter.

Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865

Finding aids

This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), discharging First Sergeant Richard Armstrong, Company L, Ninth Iowa Cavalry Volunteers, to enable him to accept a commission.

Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25

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This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), discharging First Sergeant David Handley, Company K, Fourteenth Kansas Cavalry Volunteers, to enable him to accept a commission.

Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865

Finding aids

This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), directing Captain G. Durbin, Assistant Quartermaster, Fort Smith, to proceed to New Orleans and report to the Board of Examiners.

Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25

Finding aids

This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), instructing Captain J.R. Whitcomb to report to Brigadier General F. Soloman for duty.

Special Orders, No. 23 (Little Rock), 1865 January 25

Finding aids

This collection contains one broadside, Special Orders, No. 23 (Headquarters, Department of Arkansas, Little Rock), relieving Lt. William F. Cole, Twenty-Seventh Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers, of special duty in the Quartermaster's Department.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (21 January 1865), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that after his last letter Roberts was sent to the Hospital because he had risings that made it impossible for him to ride or walk, but has since recovered. Now he will be going with Lee's Corps to Augusta, Georgia. He predicts that Sherman will keep all troops in Georgia busy and states that he would much rather remain in Mississippi. Roberts then tells stories of the hospital and how sad it made him to see sick people without a friend or family with them.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 29): January 20, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter, 1865 January 15, Oscar D. Ladley To Sister, Oscar D. Ladley

Oscar D. Ladley Papers (MS-138)

Letter to Captain Thomas J. Robinson from Oscar D. Ladley in Jacksonville Florida. Oscar writes to request that Private Rufus P. Miller from Company E of the 75th Ohio Volunteers be released from his arrest on the grounds that he has served his time.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (14 January 1865), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie of more travels, including a ferry ride with several mules on the Tombigbee River. He tells her that his campaign is stationed in Tupelo and Okolona and that their losses have been severe.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 28): January 13, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George expresses concern about Francis's health. The date marks three years since the organization of the 78th OVI. George will go on a reconnoitering expedition the following day.

Insurance Receipt, Angeline Cornell, January 10, 1865, Angeline Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

Insurance receipt issued by the Home Insurance Company for Angeline C. Cornell.

William F. Slemons Letter, 1865 January 8

Finding aids

This collection contains a photocopy of a letter from Colonel William F. Slemons, to Captain John James Byron Hilliard, written while he was held captive by Union forces during the Civil War.

Circular Number 1: Headquarters, U.S. Troops, Department Of The Gulf, Office Acting Assistant Inspector General, January 7, 1865

Rhode Island 11th United States Heavy Artillery Circulars Collection

This official circular instructs officers on proper procedures for writing Inspection reports.

By command of Brigadier General George L. Andrews via Captain L.B. Morey, Acting Assistant Inspector General.

20 X 13 cm. Single page.

Charles Roberts To Maggie Roberts (7 January 1865), Charles Roberts

Correspondence

Tells Maggie that immediately after his last letter Roberts was on the move again due to more Union raids. He tells her that the campaign is ended until Spring. He reports that the Yankees' attack on Wilmington, NC was a failure and that things in Virginia remain as they were. Roberts tells his wife that he is anxious to rejoin the command.

The Waterville Mail (Vol. 18, No. 27): January 6, 1865, Maxham & Wing

The Waterville Mail (Waterville, Maine)

Continues The Eastern Mail (July 1847-August 1863).
Published weekly, September 4, 1863 - May 9, 1906.
Publishers: Maxham & Wing (1863 - December 2,1885); Ephraim Maxham (December 1885); Wing & Wing (January 1886 - March 21, 1891); Charles G. Wing (March 21, 1891 - April 17, 1891); Prince & Wyman (April 17, 1891 - February 26, 1896); The Mail Publishing Company (February 26, 1896 - May 9, 1906).
See Gerould, W.G.: American newspapers, 1821-1836; Whittemore, E.C.: Centennial history of Waterville.
Colby Libraries catalog record (CBBcat): http://cbbcat.net/record=b1209701~S19
WorldCat record (OCLC): http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10486964

Professor Pancoast's Valedictory Address To The Graduating Class Of Jefferson Medical College, March, 1865; With A List Of Graduates From 1865

Jefferson Medical College Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Six Military And Patriotic Illustrated Songs. Elaborately Colored. In A Novel Form. Series No. 1., Charles Magnus, John F. Poole, W. J. Florence, George P. Holt, Daniel Decatur Emmett, Tony Pastor, Dan Bryant

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This publication contains the lyrics to six songs, each accompanied by a color illustration, and an advertisement on the last page.

1. Our Grandfathers' Days

2. The Captain with his Whiskers

3. Want — A Substitute

4. Dixie's Land

5. Young American and ould Ireland

6. Kingdom Coming

Volume 30: 1865, Congregation Of The Mission

Annales de la Congregation de la Mission

Annals of the Congregation of the Mission, or collection of edifying letters.

Diary From 1865, Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Diaries

The 1865 diary of Lucinda Cornell focuses on aspects of her life in her new home in Westerville, with regular visits to her parent's home in Hilliard. It involves those around her on a regular basis. It also includes information on births, deaths, and marriages of known persons. This year we find Lucinda pregnant with her first child. She rarely makes direct note of this, but rather couches it in coded language of time passing and of discoveries. Significant dates include:

February 9-13: A series of church events leading to many converts.

April 14: Lincoln shot in Washington.

April 29: …

De Quibusdam Aeschyli Choephororum Locis, Karl Gross

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.