Orders for Surgeon Albert Schriver to report for temporary duty
subject: Pendergrast, Garrett J.
subject: United States. Navy
subject: Surgeons
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)
subject: York (Pa.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Orders from the Navy Department for Surgeon Albert Schriver to report for temporary duty in Philadelphia.
creator: United States. Navy
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1862-05-08
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Edwin M. Stanton from Simon Cameron
subject: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
subject: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
subject: Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890
subject: Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Correspondence
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter from former Secretary of War Simon Cameron requesting Stanton's assistance in helping to prove his innocence against charges of fraud via mutilation of treasury bills, in relation to the purchasing of arms.
creator: Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1862-04-20
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

James K. Polk from Edwin M. Stanton
subject: Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
subject: United States. Navy
subject: Military chaplains
subject: Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Steubenville (Ohio)
subject: Ohio
description: Letter to President James K. Polk from future Lincoln Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton recommending Rev. John Scott for Chaplain of the Navy.
creator: Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1847
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

David S. Gooding from William H. Seward
subject: Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
subject: Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Pardon
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Cover letter to U.S. Marshal from the Dept. of State accompanying the warrant for President Andrew Johnson's pardon of James Evans. Warrant is not included.
creator: United States. Department of State
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1867-08-06
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

John W. Markle to his wife
subject: Dix, John Ross, 1800?-1865
subject: Nashville, Battle of, Nashville, Tenn., 1864
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Broadsides
subject: Magnus, Charles
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Fort Carroll (Md.)
subject: Nashville (Tenn.)
description: Letter from John W. Markle written on Charles Magnus broadside ballad of "Nobody Hurt" (Old Abe) by John Ross Dix with images of Columbia holding a pen, the Constitution and a shield; the face of Abraham Lincoln framed by a star and array of U.S. flags; and the U.S. Capitol. Letter includes account of the Battle of Nashville.
creator: Markle, John W.
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1864-12-21
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

William Henry Shepard from G. C. Noble
subject: Harvard Law School
subject: Unitarian Universalists
subject: Abolitionists
subject: Women's rights
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Phillips, Wendell, 1811-1884
subject: Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
subject: Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882
subject: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
subject: Republican Party (U.S. 1854- )
subject: Constitutional Union Party (U.S.)
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
subject: Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
subject: Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Cambridge (Mass.)
subject: Boston (Mass.)
subject: Faneuil Hall (Boston, Mass.)
subject: Massachusetts
description: Letter to a friend from Harvard law student regarding his attendance at Boston political festivals where he heard Abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and at a women's rights convention. He also discusses politics in the 1860 election.
creator: Noble, G. C.
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1860-06-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Grand Jury indictment of George Gregg
subject: Lamon, Ward Hill, 1828-1893
subject: Alcoholic beverages
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
subject: Grand jury
subject: Indictments
subject: Court records
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: De Witt County (Ill.)
subject: Illinois
description: Illinois Grand Jury indictment of George Gregg for selling spirituous liquors without a license. Signed by Ward H. Lamon, former law partner of Abraham Lincoln.
creator: Lamon, Ward Hill, 1828-1893
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1860-10
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nancy Elliott from David M. Elliott
subject: Correspondence
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Patriotic envelopes
subject: La Crosse (Wis.)
subject: Wisconsin
subject: Schuyler County (N.Y.)
description: Letter from David M. Elliott to his sisters in New York, describing life in Wisconsin and asking for news from home. Sent with an envelope with impression of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin stamped on the front.
creator: Elliott, David M.
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1861-11-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

A.S. Clark from Thomas Proctor
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
subject: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper
subject: Correspondence
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
subject: New York (State)
description: Letter requesting copies of an illustration of Lincoln's deathbed scene published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated newspaper, from a man who was present, Mar. 12, 1896
creator: Proctor, Thomas
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1896-03-12
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Bancroft autograph manuscript draft of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
description: Copy of Bancroft autograph manuscript draft of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with a brief description of the document.
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

C.C. Ruthranoff from Edwin Booth
subject: Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: Correspondence
subject: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination
subject: United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
subject: Cleveland (Ohio)
subject: Ohio
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter from Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, declining an interview.
creator: Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893
source: Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1877-11-24
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 6, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Ewing, Thomas, 1789-1871
subject: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Congress. Senate
subject: United States. Office of the Vice President
subject: United States. Department of State
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: New York (State)
subject: Lancaster (Ohio)
description: Letter of support dated April 6, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-06
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 5, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Mangum, Willie Person, 1792-1861
subject: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: United States. Congress. Senate
subject: United States. Office of the Vice President
subject: United States. Department of State
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: New York (State)
subject: Lancaster (Ohio)
description: Letter of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-05
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 5, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Pennsylvania
description: Letter of support dated April 5, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-05
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-1905
subject: Spencer, George Eliphaz, 1836-1893
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Customs administration
subject: Washington (D.C.)
subject: Alabama
subject: Vermont
description: Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, October 9, 1844
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated October 9, 1844 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
creator: Borrow, Alexander
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1844-10-09
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from J. F. Simmons
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter expressing support of Sargent's appointment as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives, and discussing the upcoming presidential election in 1850.
creator: Simmons, J. F. (James Frederick), 1826-1905
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1849-06-09
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, April 3, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated April 3, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-04-03
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs, March 22, 1869
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated March 22, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-03-22
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent petition and letter of recommendation for Commissioner of Customs,
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of support dated March 15, 1869 from government officials recommending Nathan Sargent retain his position as Commissioner of Customs.
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-03-15
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, February 20, 1841
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter expressing Sergeant's desire to serve Sargent.
creator: Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1841-02-20
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent from John Sergeant, January 1, 1840
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter informing Sargent that it may be possible to recommend him to a committee. Sergeant also expresses his opinion that William Henry Harrison will be the best opponent for Martin Van Buren in the Presidential election.
creator: Sergeant, John, 1779-1852
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1840-01-01
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng

Nathan Sargent recommendation. George S. Boutwell from George E. Spencer
subject: Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875
subject: Whig Party (U.S.)
subject: United States--Politics and government--19th century
subject: United States--Officials and employees
subject: Petitions
subject: Pennsylvania
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Letter of recommendation for Nathan Sargent, expressing the opinion that Sargent not be removed from the office of Commissioner of Customs.
creator: Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall), 1818-1905
source: Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1869-06-01
rights: No Copyright - United States
language: eng