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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

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

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.”

Lawrence O’B. Branch Letter In Which He Discusses Military Intelligence And Notes His Confidence Of Defending His Current Position. January 22, 1862; New Bern, N.C., Lawrence O' Bryan Branch Brigadier General

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Branch led the forces at the subsequent Battle of New Bern. In this letter he writes "I feel a conviction that if the enemy shall come up hence, I will beat him off." Branch also mentions the comings and going of two or three officers.

Letter From Turner Ashby In Which He Accepts The Resignation Of Lt. A.W. Mcdonald, Jr. As Adjutant Of The Regiment. Camp Evans, 1861., Turner Ashby

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Turner Ashby accepts the resignation of McDonald as adjutant of the regiment and notes the high regard in which he holds McDonald personally and professionally. Camp Evans (present-day Halltown, West Virginia). 1861.

General Orders, No. 14, Issued By (C.S.A.) Major General Leonidas Polk And Signed By George Williamson. Columbus, Kentucky, October 26, 1861., Leonidas Polk, George Williamson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

General Orders, No. 14, issued by (C.S.A.) Major General Leonidas Polk and signed by George Williamson, detail the arrangements to be made regarding pickets and guard duty at the Headquarters First Division (C.S.A.), Columbus, Kentucky, October 26, 1861.

Leonidas Polk Letter To An Unidentified Confederate General, Addressing Various Issues Of Command And Supply. Fort Pillow, Tennessee, August 23, 1861., Leonidas Polk

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Confederate Major General Leonidas Polk writes to a general from Fort Pillow, discussing the latter's disposition in regard to Col. Neely's regiment. Polk also transmits further details regarding operations and supplies. Dated August 23, 1861.

Orders Endorsed By Henry Heth, 1861, Henry Heth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Orders endorsed by Henry Heth detailing direction of march and provision of materials to troops by quartermaster and commissary.

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

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."

Robert Anderson From Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, March 22, 1861., Robert Anderson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Major Robert Anderson, commanding Fort Sumter just prior to the start of the American Civil War, reports to Colonel L. Thomas on several matters.

Diary: W.E. Johnson, W. E. Johnson

W.E. Johnson Papers

This file contains the scanned images of W.E. Johnson's diary that he kept as prisoner-of-war through 1864. Two versions of the scans are posted here: the main version a reduced-size PDF (13.5MB). An optimized PDF version (45.6MB) of the diary is also available for download on this page.

An automatically-updating draft transcription of the diary is available.

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.

Letter From Isaac Toucey, Secretary Of The Navy, To Lt. George W. Rodgers Containing Instructions For Latter's Transfer To The U.S.S. Constitution In Annapolis. Written In Washington, D.C., September 5, 1860., Isaac Toucey

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A letter from Isaac Toucey to George W. Rodgers containing instructions from the Navy Department. According to Toucey, Rodgers is to detach from the New York Naval base on the 15th, arrive in Annapolis, Maryland on the 20th, and then report to Captain Blake for duty on the U.S.S Constitution. Washington D.C., September 5, 1860.

The Confederate Military Commissions Of Edwin G. Lee, 1860-1864, Commonwealth Of Virginia, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Adjutant And Inspector General's Office, Confederate States Of America, John Withers, James Seddon, John K. Mitchell, Paymaster's Office, Confederate States Army, Staunton, Virginia, Edwin G. Lee

Edwin G. Lee Papers

Official military commissions, resignations, receipts for pay and other documents associated with the military career Edwin G. Lee. The documents include:

An appointment as first lieutenant in the Virginia militia, June 1860

An appointment as a major in the "active volunteer forces" of Virginia, July 1861

An assignment to the 33rd Virginia Regiment, July 27, 1861

A resignation (at rank of Colonel), December 1862

A commission as Lieutenant Colonel in the 33rd Virginia Regiment, dated January 14, 1863 with term of service beginning in April of that year

A certificate of nomination by the President (of the Confederate States) to …

Miscellaneous Correspondence Written By William Robertson Boggs: June 26, 1855 - April 15, 1880., William Robertson Boggs

William Robertson Boggs Family Papers

Boggs Family Papers, Box 1, Folder 9.

Miscellaneous Correspondence Written by William Robertson Boggs: June 26, 1855 - April 15, 1880.

General Order No. 1, Signed By U.S. Navy Commander In Chief Matthew C. Perry, Dated December 21, 1852., Matthew Calbraith Perry Commander In Chief U.S. Naval Forces

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Matthew C. Perry, the Commander in Chief of U.S. Naval Forces, stationed on the U.S.S. Frigate Mississippi at the time of this order, publishes General Order No. 1 stating that notes, journals, articles of communication and other items prepared by officers or persons will be endorsed and transmitted to the Commander in Chief and Navy Department to be used for government convenience. Signed at sea, December 21, 1852.

Letter From Matthew C. Perry, In Norfolk, Virginia Aboard The U.S. Steam Frigate Mississippi, To William J.W. Clancy, Commanding U.S. Steam Frigate Powhattan, Directing Him On The Route By Which He Shall Sail To Macau (China). November 23, 1852., Matthew Calbraith Perry Commander East India Squadron, William J.W. Clancy Commander U.S. Steam Frigate Powhattan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Intructions from Mathew C. Perry to William J.W. Clancy regarding his voyage on the Powhattan to China. Perry directs Clancy to stop in Madeira to refuel and then again at the Cape of Good Hope, and again at Mauritius or Isle of France. Perry also discusses other details of the voyage. November 23, 1852. Norfolk, Virginia, abourd the U.S Mississippi.

Albert Sidney Johnson Letter To Texas Governor Peter Hansborough Bell Introducing Charles Stewart Todd. New Orleans, 1850., Albert Sidney Johnston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Albert Sidney Johnson letter to Texas governor Peter Hansborough Bell introducing Charles Stewart Todd, a commissioner appointed by the U.S. to execute aspects of the Treaty of Guadalupe (1848, between U.S. and Mexico). Specifically, Johnston notes Stewart is to "make such dispositions of the Indian tribes bordering upon the line about to be established between this [U.S.] government & Mexico, as will enable the Government of the U. States to carry out the stipulation of the treaty of Guadaloupe [sic]."

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.

Transfer Orders For Francis Gregory, Signed By M.C. Perry And Franklin Buchanan. Mexico, 1847., Matthew Calbraith Perry, Francis Gregory, Lewis W. Minor Surgeon

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

During the 2nd Tabasco Campaign a midshipman (Francis Gregory) transfers ships due to health. A copy of the surgeon's recommendation is included with subsequent orders to a schooner (U.S. Petrel); signed by M.C. Perry and endorsed on the back by Franklin Buchanan.

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.

John C. Calhoun Letter To William H. Rogers, John C. Calhoun

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Calhoun was the Secretary of State at the time of this letter. He commands the suspension of the trial of Capt. Hiram Gray, who was accused of violating the slave trade suppression law.

John B. Magruder Letter To John Earle & Co., John Bankhead Magruder

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Magruder, travelling under orders fromt he U.S. Army, in 1844, requests Earle "send up my clothes if possible tonight" as he must leave the following morning for Providence.

Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Andrew Hull Foote is known for his naval service and contribution to reforms in the US Navy. At the time of this letter, it appears that Foote was on a Mediterranean cruise aboard the USS Cumberland. Chaplain Charles S. Stewart writes to Foote from New York to encourage his prospect and promise for moral and spiritual good upon the USS Cumberland.

Robert E. Lee Letter To Captain J.K.H. Mansfield Of Fort Pulaski Regarding A Matter Published In A Circular To The Army Corps Of Engineers. Fort Hamilton, N.Y., February 25, 1842., Robert Edward Lee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Robert E. Lee writes from Fort Hamilton to Captain J.K.H. Mansfield of the Corps of Engineers at Fort Pulaski to discuss the object of a publication presented to the Circular in the Corps December 27, 1841. He states he had could claim no merit in its origin and was to promote its success, dated February 25, 1842, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.

Letter Of Recommendation To James Kirke Paulding Regarding James Shepard Thornton, Signed By Members Of The U.S. Congressional Delegation From New Hampshire. 1840., Henry Hubbard Senator, Franklin W. Pierce Senator, Charles Gordon Atherton Congressman, Jared W. Williams Congressman

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter of recommendation to the Secretary of the Navy, James Krike Paulding, regarding James Shepard Thornton of New Hampshire for the position of Midshipman, signed by members of the US Senate and House of Representatives from New Hampshire: Henry Hubbard, Franklin W. Pierce, C. G. Artherton, Jared W Williams, Ira A Eastman, Edward W Burke, and Tristham Shaw, 1840.

Honorable Discharge Of Mitchell George Signed By Barnard Bee (Sr.), Republic Of Texas Form, May, 1836., Barnard Elliott Bee Secretary Of War

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Honorable discharge of Mitchell George from the Republic of Texas army under Captain Snively. May 1836. Signed by Barnard Bee (Sr.)

Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”

Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Johnson, a representative of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, writes and encloses several letters from highly respectable citizens of Doctor John N. Wren of Cincinnatti, for Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and requests acknowledgement if there are any vacancies, dated January 27, 1836.