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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Copy Of A Letter From John Hunt Morgan To Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston Regarding The Former's Arrival In Richmond And Interview With Confederate President Jefferson Davis., John Hunt Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate General John H. Morgan writes to General Joseph E. Johnston to relate Morgan's conversation with Jefferson Davis, in which he requested restoration of his command. Morgan also mentions the possible expedition intended against Nashville. He informs Johnson of information, from an officer who had escaped from the Nashville Penitentiary, that claimed there would be no difficulty in accomplishing all intended in Nashville as there were no more than three hundred troops, "most of whom were negroes," dated April 3, 1864.

Substitute Soldier Certificate For Phillip Siebert, New York County (N.Y.), Phillip Siebert

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Phillip Siebert is mustered as a substitute soldier in the United States Army in return for $300.

Receipt To C. Sareon For Loss Of His Slave, Hooker, To Employment In The Confederate Army, South Carolina. Columbia, February, 1864., South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Instrument indicating Sareon received $1250 from S.C. for having Hooker, his slave, build military fortifications in the state.

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.

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

Letter From Matthew Fontaine Maury To M.G.L. Charles, January 15, 1861., Matthew Fontaine Maury

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

The letter makes reference to potential actions of the Tennessee legislature and adds "I shall also try Virginia in the same way, for time is precious."

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.

Letter From Louis T. Wigfall To A T. King In New York, Marshall, Texas, May 17, 1855., Louis T. Wigfall

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Wigfall writes to King imploring him to come to Texas. He also notes several others matters of business and politics.

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

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.

Letter From Daniel Webster Concerning The Word "Slavery" In Constitution, Dated 1850, Daniel Webster

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Daniel Webster writes Reverand S. K. Lothrop to question where to find the observation from Mr. Madison that states the reason to keep the word "slavery" from the Constitution, dated Feb. 27, 1850.

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.

John Hale Letter Acknowledging A Request To Speak At The Mercantile Library Association, September 14, 1845., John P. Hale

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Hale writes that he has been so "harrassed with business" that he has "had but little time to attend to any thing else, or even to think of aught beside." "I have had to continue almost alone against the whole pack of profligate & venal newspaper Editors set upon me."

Patrick Calhoun Letter To His Father John C. Calhoun, From Iowa Territory, June 29, 1844., Patrick Calhoun 2nd Lieutenant

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter from Patrick Calhoun at Fort Madison to his father John C. Calhoun. 24 July, 1844

John Van Buren Requests An Issue Of The "Democratic Record" Be Sent To Him At Kingston, N.Y. November 13, 1843., John Van Buren

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

John Van Buren writes to J. and H.G. Langley to ask that his November issue of the "Democratic record" be forwarded to him in Kingston. Kingston, New York. Dated November 13th, 1843.