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When Will Dis Cruel War Be Ober And Gib Us Daries Rest, Frank Howard, H. M. Higgins

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.1389 – “When Will Dis Cruel War Be Ober and Gib Us Daries Rest”: Frank Howard: H. M. Higgins: 1863: SATB.

O! Touch Not My Sister’S Picture, T. Martin Towne, Mrs. E. S. Kellogg, W. W. Whitney

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.878 – “O! Touch Not My Sister’s Picture”: T. Martin Towne: Mrs. E. S. Kellogg: W. W. Whitney: 1863: SATB.

Up With The Flag, Wm. B. Harrell, Mrs. Harrell, Geo. Dunn & Co.

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.1278 – “Up With the Flag”: Wm. B. Harrell: Mrs. Harrell: Geo. Dunn & Company: 1863: Voice.

H.F. Tower To Gen. Cassius M. Clay, H. F. Tower

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Nov. 20, 1862 - H.F. Tower, University of Albany Law Department, Albany, N.Y., to Gen. Cassius M. Clay, Washington, dated Nov. 20, 1862. ALS, Ip.

Tower requests Clay to deliver an address before the citizens of Albany "on the topic of the day" and requests that Clay reply.

Simon Cameron To Hon. C.M. Clay, Simon Cameron

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Nov. 15, 1862 - Simon Cameron, Lockiel, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated Nov. 15, 1862. ALS, Ip.

Cameron writes that he arrived home on Saturday and mentions plans to travel to Washington the following week to "determine" his future. He writes that the election results in the state are "unexpected" and he hopes it is not an indication of "hostility to the administration."

David Dudley Field To Hon C.M. Clay, David Dudley Field

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Nov. 04, [1862] - David Dudley Field, Gramercy Park, to Hon C.M. Clay, dated Nov. 4, [1862]. ALS, Ip.

Field writes to remind Clay of an engagement to dine with him that evening.

Jno. G. Nicolay To Maj. Gen. C.M. Clay, John G. Nicolay

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Oct. 21, 1862 - Jno. G. Nicolay, Executive Mansion, Washington, to Maj. Gen. C.M. Clay, Willards, dated Oct. 21, 1862. ALS, I p.

Nicolay writes that the President would be pleased to see him "immediately." Clay's notation states he received a "personal leave of absence, Oct. 22."

[S.S.] Wardwell To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, S. S. Wardwell

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Oct.19, 1862 - [S.S.?] Wardwell, Providence, to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, dated Oct. 19, 1862. ALS, AB, Ip.

The letter, endorsed by Gov. Sprague, is written on behalf of the . "Free Cong[regationa]l Society" of Providence to lecture 11in reference to the present condition of our country .... "

Geo. W. Nicholls To Hon. C.M. Clay, George W. Nicholls

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Oct.11, 1862 - Geo. W. Nicholls, Clayton, Mich., to Hon. C.M. Clay dated Oct. 11, 1862. ALS, 3 pp. (I pc.)

Nicholls, a Presbyterian minister, writes of "that power which has now risen up in rebellion against our government." He further writes to offer his services in connection with a proposed "military expedition to Texas."

M. Pinner To [Cassius M.Clay], M. Pinner

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Oct. 09, 1862 - M. Pinner, New York, to [Cassius M.Clay], dated Oct. 9, 1862. ALS, 1 p.

Pinner writes to request Clay's company for an evening at the Opera House,

Prince J Gortchacow To [Cassius M. Clay], Gortchacow

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Oct. 05, 1862 - [Prince J Gortchacow, St. Petersbourg, to [Cassius M. Clay], dated Oct. 5, 1862. LS, 2 pp. (I folio pc.)

In French.

Benj[Ami]N Moran To Major General C.M. Clay, Banjamin Moran

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept. 24, 1862 - Benj[ami]n Moran, London, to Major General C.M. Clay, dated Sept. 24, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Moran writes that he is venturing to return a letter to Clay in connection with Mr. Schurz.

Special Orders, No. 235 To Major General Cassius M. Clay, Edward D. Townsend

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept.12, 1862 - Special orders, no. 235, Head Quarters of the Army, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, to Major General Cassius M. Clay, dated Sept. 12, 1862. Handwritten, signed, 1 p.

Special orders, no. 235, states that Major General Clay is assigned to duty in the Department of the Gulf and "will report in person to Major General Butler." Signed by E[ dward] D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant Gener[al], "by command of Major General Halleck." With a notation by Clay.

Caleb B. Smith To Gen. C.M. Clay, Caleb B. Smith

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept. 10, 1862 - Caleb B. Smith, Department of the Interior, Washington, to Gen. C.M. Clay, dated Sept. 10, 1862. ALS, 1 p.

Smith writes of his regret that Clay did not call him "on Monday as [he] said [he] would do." He states that the President "desires to accommodate [Clay J and I think will agree to give you a department in the South West."

Joshua R. Giddings To Major Genl. C.M. Clay, Joshua R. Giddings

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Aug. 21, 1862 - Joshua R. Giddings, Montreal, to Major Genl. C.M. Clay

Giddings commends someone of the "old guard" to Clay for a military position, a "gentleman of position in Trumbull County, Ohio."

Wendell Phillips To Maj. Gen. Clay, Wendell Phillips

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Aug.19, 1862 - Wendell Phillips. Boston, to Maj. Gen. Clay, dated Aug. 19, 1862. ALS, 8 pp. (2 pcs.)

Phillips writes that he has given Captain M. Pinner a letter of introduction to you; he describes Pinner as the "very best Quartermaster in our Army." He states that Pinner has a strong admiration for Clay and "his views on this war ... coincide with yours ... he is a jewel. "Includes a handwritten partial copy of the letter in Clay's handwriting.

S[Amuel] C. Pomeroy To Cassius M. Clay, Samuel C. Pomeroy

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Aug.13, 1862 - S[amuel] C. Pomeroy, Washington, to Cassius M. Clay, dated Aug. 13, 1862. ALS, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.)

Pomeroy writes that "it's no time for wordsn and states the following: "we want you to take a command west of the Mississippi River! And all west of it" He implores Clay, telling him that "he must not return to Europe! "

[Prince] Gortchacow, To "Monsieur Clay,", Gortchacow

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 16, [1862] - [Prince] Gortchacow, to "Monsieur Clay," dated June 16, [I 862]. LS, Ip.

In French. Refers to a "signature."

[Lord] Napier, H.B.M. Embassy, To "Dear Mr. Clay", Napier

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 14, [1862] - [Lord] Napier, H.B.M. Embassy, to "Dear Mr. Clay", dated June 14, [1862]. ALS, I p. (I pc.)

Napier states that he is sending Clay a telegram that has just reach him and "which may have some interest for you if you have not received it from another quarter."

Letter Of Invitation From The [Director Of Ceremonies, Minister Of The Imperial Court], To [Cassius M. Clay], Director Of Ceremonies

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 10, 1862 - Letter of invitation from the [Director of Ceremonies, Minister of the Imperial Court, St. Petersburg], to [Cassius M. Clay], dated June 10, I 862. I p. (I folio pc.)

In French. Partially pre-printed.

Announcement From The [Vice Chancellor Of The Empress], Vice Chancellor Of The Empress

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 06, 1862 - Announcement from the [Vice Chancellor of the Empress] dated June 6, I 862, St. Petersbourg, Handwritten, unsigned, I p.

In French. Refers to Prince Gortchacow, [Simon] Cameron, and Bayard Taylor.

Geo. Francis Train To Cassius M. Clay, George Francis Train

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 30, 1862 - Geo. Francis Train, London, to Cassius M. Clay, dated May 30, I 862. ALS, 4 pp. (I pc.)

Train writes that he is "glad to see the President appreciate your great talents ... " in reference to Clay's commission as a Major General. Further, he cites Palmerston.

Bayard Taylor To Hon. C.M. Clay, Bayard Taylor

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 20, 1862 - Bayard Taylor, London, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated May 20, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Taylor informs Clay that "Gen. Cameron and myself have forwarded from Liverpool two boxes, addressed to the 'U.S. Legation, St. Petersburg,' and containing winter clothing, books, and a few other personal effects."

[Prince] Gortchacow], To [Cassius M. Clay], Gortchacow

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 16, 1862 - [Prince] Gortchacow, St. Petersburg], to [Cassius M. Clay], dated May 16, 1862. Handwritten, signed, Ip.

In French.

[Prince Souvorow ] To [Cassius M. Clay], Souvorow

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 12, 1862 - [Prince Souvorow ], St. Petersburg, to [Cassius M. Clay], St. Petersburg, dated May 12, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (I folio pc.)

Souvorow states in the letter that he is responding to Clay's "amiable request" for his "likeness."

Thos. W. Evans To "My Dear General Clay", Thomas W. Evans

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 11, 1862 - Thos. W. Evans, Paris, to "My dear General Clay", dated May 11, 1862. ALS, 4 pp. (1 pc.)

Dr. Evans writes that "it seems Cameron is uncertain." He further mentions Bayard Taylor and also writes that Dayton "has been to visit Holland and Belgium."

[Baron Gevers] To "Dear Mr. Clay,", Gevers

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 09, 1862 - [Baron Gevers, St. Petersburg], to "Dear Mr. Clay," dated May 9, 1862. ALS, I p.

Gevers writes that he is enclosing "herewith my card."

Cyrus W. Field To Hon. C.M. Clay, Cyrus W. Field

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 07, 1862 - Cyrus W. Field, New York, to Hon. C.M. Clay, St. Petersburg, dated May 7, 1862. ALS, Ip.

Fields writes that he believes the "only practicable route" for a telegraph across the Atlantic is "direct from Ireland to Newfoundland." He states that he has enclosed a few documents in regard to the Atlantic Telegraph.

H.G. Sanford To General Clay, H. G. Sanford

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 05, 1862 - H.G. Sanford, Brussels, to General Clay, dated May 5, 1862. ALS, 4 pp.(1 pc.)

Sanford writes that he will be leaving for the "U. States via Venezuela" because of some "important business" that was imperiled by his sudden departure from home. He mentions Clay's "enemies" and further discusses the Civil War.

[Baron] Gevers, To "Dear Mr. Clay,", Gevers

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr.12, 1862 - [Baron] Gevers, to "Dear Mr. Clay," dated Apr. 12, 1862. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Gevers requests Clay to· hand Mr. Pierce a note before Pierce's departure for the United States.