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Receipt For Shares Purchased, Hannah T. Brown, July 8, 1868, Hannah T. Brown

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated July 8, 1868 is a share purchased by Reley Clarkee, the executor to an unidentifiable estate for the purchase of one share at the cost of fifty dollars for an unidentifiable stock, signed by Hannah T. Brown.

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Receipt, For Shares, Abby Thurston, July 8, 1868, Abby Thurston

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

This handwritten receipt, dated July 8, 1868, is for shares purchased by Peleg Clarkee, the executor of Benjamin Reynolds will for unidentifiable stock at fifty dollars per share and signed by Abby Thurston.

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Account Statement For Personal And Household Items, 1868

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten account statement lists personal and household items purchased by Mrs. John P. Darden from February to December, 1868 for a total of thirty-eight dollars and ninety-five cents. The items were purchased from J. R. Armistead and Co.

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Letter, T. L. Darden To John Darden, 1868

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, written in 1868, is from Thomas L. Darden to his cousin, John Darden asking his cousin to send the order of eighteen sacks of corn and one pound of pork by a boy named Wash. Thomas goes on to say that Wash will have the balance owed. The paper is ripped along the bottom edge.

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Record Of Sales Of Cotton, 1868

Darden Family Papers

This two page record of sales documents money earned on the sale of cotton for Thomas L. Darden. The record lists plantation expenses, shares of the proceeds, credits, balances due, and calculations for various people. The paper is ripped in several places along the edges.

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Das Lincoln-Monument. Eine Rede Des Senator Charles Sumner. Nebst Einer Lebensskizze Sumner's Und Der In Seiner Rede Erw∩┐╜Hnten K∩┐╜Nstler. Zugleich Ein Beitrag Zur Kunstgeschichte Amerika's. Bearb. Von August Glaeser, Charles Sumner

Pamphlets

This pamphlet is a translation of Sumner's speech in the Senate, July 27, 1866, on a joint resolution authorizing a contract with Vinnie Ream for a statue of Lincoln; usually entitled ""Art in the national Capitol.""

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The Situation And The Duty : Speech Of William H. Seward, At Auburn, N.Y., October 31, 1868, William Henry Seward

Pamphlets

This pamphlet contains two speeches. One speech is given by Reverend Dr. Hawley and the other is given by Secretary Seward. Rev. Dr. Hawley introduces Secretary Seward, and Seward discusses the faults and virtues of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of Grant's election to the presidency. The cover of the pamphlet provides the title over six lines of evenly spaced text, and a narrow line divides the title information from the publishing information listed along the bottom of the cover.

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The Council Of War, John Rogers

Statuettes and Figurines

Praised by Robert Todd Lincoln as the most lifelike portrait of his father in sculpture, The Council of War features President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and General Ulysses S. Grant weighing in on the Civil War. The sculpture has three variants. In this variant, Stanton holds his glasses.

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Historical Poem, To Be Read At The Dedication Of The Soldiers' Monument, In Westminster, Mass., July 4th, 1868, Peckham Robert

Pamphlets

From the cover, "This Poem is founded on the history of the country from the landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock, in 1620, to the present time."

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The Lives And Public Services Of General U.S. Grant, U.S.A. And Of Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Speaker Of The House Of Representatives

Pamphlets

The front cover includes illustrations of Grant and Colfax among the title and an illustration of an eagle with a United states flag between the title and the publisher.

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Photograph, General T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This color sketch style photograph depicts a headshot of Confederate General T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson in his uniform. His name and rank are printed at the bottom of the image.

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The Funding Bill : Speech Of Hon. Justin S. Morrill, Of Vermont, Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, March 3d, 1868., Justin Smith Morrill

Pamphlets

"The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, having resumed the consideration of the bill (S. No. 207) for funding the national debt and for the conversation of the notes of the United States.

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Abraham Lincoln, Manuel Corchado Y Juarbe

Pamphlets

This biography of Lincoln was the first in a projected series of inspirational exemplary biographies published for the working class. As indicated on the front wrapper and half-title, the series ' ""Obreros Ilustres"" or ""Illustrious Workers"" was a joint project of Corchado and Jose Feliu, noted Catalan journalist and author. The series was never realized, and subsequent biographies never appeared. It is stiking evidence of Lincoln's international stature as an inspirational figure, that Corchado and Feliu would choose him to initiate their series.

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Sketches Of The Lives And Services Of Ulysses S. Grant And Schuyler Colfax : National Republican Candidates For President And Vice President Of The United States

Pamphlets

Illustrations of President Grant and Vice President Colfax are included with their respective articles.

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The Life Of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant : The General In Chief Of The United States Army

Pamphlets

The cover title reads "The life of Gen. U.S. Grant" and the cover includes and illustration of Grant.

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Life And Services Of General U.S. Grant : Conqueror Of The Rebellion, And Eighteenth President Of The United States

Pamphlets

The yellow cover is torn along the right edge. A statement on the bottom of the cover proclaims "This life of General Grant has been compiled from the most authentic sources, and is published under the authority of the Republican national and congressional committees. The undersigned are responsible for all statements of facts that it contains. W.E. Chandler, secretary Republican national committee. T.L. Tullock, secretary Republican congressional committee."

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Gen. Grant; Or, The Star Of Union And Liberty. A Play.--In Three Acts, William Adolphus Clark, 1825-1906

Pamphlets

Dedicated to "Those who fought for the preservation of the Union, rather than from a love of bloodshed and of plunder and wholly for personal ends." The cover is slightly torn along the edges and contains some illegible notes written in pencil.

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Letter Book, Orville E. Babcock For General Ulysses S. Grant, July 2, 1865 To September 25, 1868, Ulysses S. Grant

Documents

This letter book provides handwritten copies of correspondence written on behalf of Ulysses S. Grant by Orville E. Babcock. The letters are written to various officers in post-Civil War. The letters range from 1865 to 1868

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Grant, Our Great Commander

Grant Library Sheet Music

A black and white portrait of Grant surrounded by scenes from Ft. Donelson, the Battle of Vicksburg, Lee's Surrender, and the White House.

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Letter Of The General Of The Army Of The United States : Communicating In Compliance With A Resolution Of The Senate Of December 5, 1867, A Statement Of The Number Of White And Colored Voters Registered In Each Of The States Subject To The Reconstruction Acts Of Congress, With Other Statistics Relative To The Same Subject, Ulysses S. Grant, 1822-1885

Pamphlets

Contains reports submitted by: J.M. Schofield, 1st Military District (Virginia), Ed. R.S. Canby, 2nd Military District (North Carolina, South Carolina), Geo. G. Meade, 3rd Military District (Georgia, Alabama, Florida), Alvan C. Gillem, 4th Military District (Mississippi, Arkansas), and Robert C. Buchanan, 5th Military District (Texas, Louisiana). May 13, 1868, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and the Militia and ordered to be printed.

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The Democratic Platform. Letter Of Acceptance Of Horatio Seymour. The Radical Platform. Grant's Acceptance Of The Radical Nomination, Democratic Party (Mich.). State Central Committee.

Pamphlets

"Issued by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee 1868" is handwritten in pencil on the cover.

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"Out Of Their Own Mouths Shall They Be Condemned" : Soldiers And Sailors, Look To Your Interests : Grant And Colfax

Pamphlets

Addressed to "Comrades, veterans of the late Union Army and Navy."

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Speech Of The Hon. Edwards Pierrepont In Favor Of The Election Of Gen. Grant : Delivered At The Great Meeting Of The Grant Democracy, Held At Cooper's Institute, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1868, Edwards Pierrepont, 1817-1892

Pamphlets

The speech begins by addressing "Mr. President" and then addresses friends and fellow citizens.

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The Council Of War, John Rogers

Statuettes and Figurines

Praised by Robert Todd Lincoln as the most lifelike portrait of his father in sculpture, The Council of War features President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and General Ulysses S. Grant weighing in on the Civil War. The sculpture has three variants. In this variant, Stanton holds his glasses.

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Weeping, Sad And Lonely, Henry Tucker

Sheet Music Collection

Illustration of black text with designs around it

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Golden Stair, J. P. Webster

Sheet Music Collection

Girl climbing stairs toward shining star with angels coming from clouds

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Court Witness Receipt, Henry Hollingswood For Attala County Circuit Court, September 1868

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This circuit court receipt states that Henry Hollingswood proved his five day attendance as a witness in the J. C. Lucas versus Joshua Brooks case and is owed nine dollars and nine cents for reimbursement for travel.

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Costs Of Court Cases, A. G. Noah To R. B. Webb, Undated

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This list documents cases and court costs due to R. B. Webb from A. G. Noah in total of six hundred seventeen dollars and thirty-six cents.

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Sheriff's County Receipt Book, 1868

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This book, titled Sheriff's County Receipt Book, 1868, records payments and funds collected by John C. Lucas, Attala County Sheriff and Tax Collector, for various taxes, fines, and general county funds from March 1968 to July 1969.

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Report To The Board By John C. Lucas, August 1868

Hays Ray Webb Collection

This report to the board from John C. Lucas provides itemized details of fines, taxes, funds, and credits in August 1868 in Kosciusko, Mississippi.

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Receipt For Shares Purchased, Hannah T. Brown, July 8, 1868, Hannah T. Brown

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

Receipt, For Shares, Abby Thurston, July 8, 1868, Abby Thurston

Peleq Clarke Jr. Papers

Account Statement For Personal And Household Items, 1868

Darden Family Papers

Letter, T. L. Darden To John Darden, 1868

Darden Family Papers

Record Of Sales Of Cotton, 1868

Darden Family Papers

Das Lincoln-Monument. Eine Rede Des Senator Charles Sumner. Nebst Einer Lebensskizze Sumner's Und Der In Seiner Rede Erw∩┐╜Hnten K∩┐╜Nstler. Zugleich Ein Beitrag Zur Kunstgeschichte Amerika's. Bearb. Von August Glaeser, Charles Sumner

Pamphlets

The Situation And The Duty : Speech Of William H. Seward, At Auburn, N.Y., October 31, 1868, William Henry Seward

Pamphlets

The Council Of War, John Rogers

Statuettes and Figurines

Historical Poem, To Be Read At The Dedication Of The Soldiers' Monument, In Westminster, Mass., July 4th, 1868, Peckham Robert

Pamphlets

The Lives And Public Services Of General U.S. Grant, U.S.A. And Of Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Speaker Of The House Of Representatives

Pamphlets

Photograph, General T. J. (Stonewall) Jackson

Hays Ray Webb Collection

The Funding Bill : Speech Of Hon. Justin S. Morrill, Of Vermont, Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, March 3d, 1868., Justin Smith Morrill

Pamphlets

Abraham Lincoln, Manuel Corchado Y Juarbe

Pamphlets

Sketches Of The Lives And Services Of Ulysses S. Grant And Schuyler Colfax : National Republican Candidates For President And Vice President Of The United States

Pamphlets

The Life Of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant : The General In Chief Of The United States Army

Pamphlets

Life And Services Of General U.S. Grant : Conqueror Of The Rebellion, And Eighteenth President Of The United States

Pamphlets

Gen. Grant; Or, The Star Of Union And Liberty. A Play.--In Three Acts, William Adolphus Clark, 1825-1906

Pamphlets

Letter Book, Orville E. Babcock For General Ulysses S. Grant, July 2, 1865 To September 25, 1868, Ulysses S. Grant

Documents

Grant, Our Great Commander

Grant Library Sheet Music

Pamphlets

The Democratic Platform. Letter Of Acceptance Of Horatio Seymour. The Radical Platform. Grant's Acceptance Of The Radical Nomination, Democratic Party (Mich.). State Central Committee.

Pamphlets

"Out Of Their Own Mouths Shall They Be Condemned" : Soldiers And Sailors, Look To Your Interests : Grant And Colfax

Pamphlets

Speech Of The Hon. Edwards Pierrepont In Favor Of The Election Of Gen. Grant : Delivered At The Great Meeting Of The Grant Democracy, Held At Cooper's Institute, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1868, Edwards Pierrepont, 1817-1892

Pamphlets

The Council Of War, John Rogers

Statuettes and Figurines

Weeping, Sad And Lonely, Henry Tucker

Sheet Music Collection

Golden Stair, J. P. Webster

Sheet Music Collection

Court Witness Receipt, Henry Hollingswood For Attala County Circuit Court, September 1868

Hays Ray Webb Collection

Costs Of Court Cases, A. G. Noah To R. B. Webb, Undated

Hays Ray Webb Collection

Sheriff's County Receipt Book, 1868

Hays Ray Webb Collection

Report To The Board By John C. Lucas, August 1868

Hays Ray Webb Collection