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Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

The prisoners ask that the prison yard at Worcester jail be extended to accomodate the increasing number of prisoners.

"To The People Of New Orleans" Broadside, By John T. Monroe, April 25, 1862., John T. Monroe

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In this item, a broadside about 12" x 18", Mayor of New Orleans John T. Monroe addresses the citizens of that city just prior to its capitulation in the American Civil War, April 25, 1862.

The Lafayette Mclaws Papers, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

Complete letters and transcriptions.

Usn Commander W.R. Anderson Writes On Uss Nautilus Stationary A Summary Of The Ship'd Journey Across The North Pole, 1958, William Robert Anderson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Anderson thanks addressee Mr. Sickel for his interesting letter (not included) and summarizes the journey of the USS Nautilus under the polar ice cap and across the North Pole on August 3, 1958. The letter is typed on USS Nautilus stationary.

Mahatma Gandhi Letter, Mahatma Gandhi

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Gandhi writes from Yeravda Prison in Poona, India in 1933 in apparent response to Harry Deutch, of the Bronx.

Panoramic Photograph Of 3rd Liberty Loan Parade, 27th Division U.S. Army, Spartanburg, S.C., 1918., W. J. Armstrong

Local History

A panoramic photograph, taken from the Cleveland Hotel, captures downtown Spartanburg, S.C. in 1918, and in particular, the 3rd Liberty Loan parade, with the 27th Division of the U.S Army marching down Main Street. Numerous downtown landmarks are visible, including the towers of Wofford College, the spire of Central Methodist Church, Cleveland Law Range, the court house of the period, Andrews Building, Belk Hudson Building, the Daniel Morgan Statue and Morgan Square, the intersection of Main and Church Streets, the original City Hall and the Spartanburg Herald Journal Building.

Thomas A. Askew Letter, Thomas A. Askew

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Askew writes to several correspondents regarding some business matters and payments. Letter on stationary featuring political flag of the Confederate States of America and entitling reading "Head Quarters Chatham Artillery." Chatham Artillery was a militia organization from Savannah Georgia that entered service for the Confederacy in 1862.

Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, August 28, 1888, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, May 20, 1888, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, April 25, 1888, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, March 13, 1888, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, February 13, 1888, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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John W. Caldwell Summarizes His Career In The Confederate Army In A Letter, 1887, John W. Caldwell

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

On Logan County Bank stationary, Caldwell recalls his ranks and commands over the course of the Civil War. At the time of writing he was president of the bank.

Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, August 19, 1886, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, March 27, 1886, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Letter: Lafayette Mclaws To Isaac R. Pennypacker, March 8, 1886, Lafayette Mclaws

Lafayette McLaws Papers

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Wade Hampton Letter Recommending W.W. Calvo To Do Clerical Work For General D.S. Walker. 1880., Wade Hampton

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wade Hampton writes to General D.S. Walker recommending a young man, W.W. Calvo, as competent to do clerical work for him during the ensuing campaign, dated May 12, 1880.

Signed Photograph Of Robert E. Lee And George Peabody (And Others) At White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, August 1869., Unknown

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This photograph, taken 1869 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, is the last photograph of Robert E. Lee before his death in 1870. Seen by some as a symbol of early reconciliation between North and South, the image features Lee (seated, 2nd from left) alongside George Peabody (seated, 3rd from left). Peabody was a British-American industrialist and philanthropist who supported the Union during the war, but was fêted by fellow guests at the Springs in 1869 for his postwar generosity and investment in the Southern education system. Both he and Lee shared the belief that education was the best means …

Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.

Source: "http://ozarkscivilwar.org/photographs/confederate-generals-sterling-price-john-magruder-william-hardeman-henry-allen-and-thomas-c-hindman/"

Discharge Of Myron Kennedy, U.S. Government

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Myron Kennedy, 19, of New York, is discharged from the United States Army in June 1865 after almost 3 years of service.

Letter From Joseph E. Johnston To Winnie, Joseph Eggleston Johnston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter from Joseph E. Johnston to Winnie, written at Charlotte, N.C. on April 23, 1865, less than two weeks after General Lee's surrender at Appomattox and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnston discusses the state of his forces and the Confederacy.

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

Carte-De-Visite Composite Image: "Booth And His Associates," No Date., Anonymous

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Composite carte-de-visite featuring the likenesses of John Wilkes Booth and the six men convicted of conspiring with him to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln and William Seward. No date.

Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Four United States/Union/Federal officers pose in a group portrait photograph; two are seated, two stand. Each holds a sword. No subjects are identified but the verso of the photocard identifies W.P. Egbert, "Ambrotype and Photograph Artist," of Davenport, Iowa, as the creator. Creation date presumably American Civil War era, 1861-1865.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, December 28, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

No abstract provided.

Letter From James Harrison To James A. Seddon, December 23, 1864., James Harrison

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Harrison, colonel in the Confederate Army, suggests to the Confederate Secretary of War James Seddon the establishment of an alliance with Comanche Native Americans to disrupt United States trade and government routes in the West.

Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, December 18, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

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Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, December 11, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

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Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, December 4, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

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Letter: W.E. Johnson To Anne Johnson, November 27, 1864, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

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