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Palfrey family papers, 1713-1915

Title: Palfrey family papers, 1713-1915

Papers of the Palfrey family of New England. The material of this collection encompasses over 150 years of American history and many items of interest besides those documenting the life and works of John Gorham Palfrey, who is its central figure. A few of these may be briefly mentioned here. The papers of William Palfrey include letters between John Wilkes and the Sons of Liberty and William Palfrey's personal correspondence with Wilkes at the time of the latter's imprisonment in 1769-1770, including Palfrey's description of the Boston Massacre. William Palfrey's business account and financial papers are extensive and range in subject from accounts of trade with Virginia in 1763 to the disposition of funds of the Continental Army during the time Palfrey was Pay Master General. His close association and correspondence with John Hancock should be noted. Several interesting items pertain to the dispute between Hancock and the Boston printer, John Mein, which resulted in Thomas Longman's suit against Mein and the latter's imprisonment. The papers of John Palfrey deal mainly with his business affairs and the management of his plantation at Attakapas. However, several letters by his sons, Edward, William Taylor, and Henry William give first-hand accounts of battles in the war of 1812. Letters to John Gorham Palfrey from over 1000 corespondents form the largest single section in the collection. Of special importance are 377 letters from Jared Sparks and 148 letters from Charles Sumner.

ArchivalResource: 60 linear feet (130 boxes and 9 volumes)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00387/catalog View

Philip Case Lockwood memorial collection of Civil War portraits and autographs, 1862-ca. 1886.

Title: Philip Case Lockwood memorial collection of Civil War portraits and autographs, 1862-ca. 1886.

Scrapbook collection of Civil War photographs and autographs, assembled by Philip Case Lockwood.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (.38 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00542/catalog View

Campbell, David, fl. 1863. Autograph dispatch : [n.p.], to Gen. S. Williams at Yorktown, [n.d.].

Title: Autograph dispatch : [n.p.], to Gen. S. Williams at Yorktown, [n.d.].

Asking for orders.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (narrow 12mo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270132725 View

C. B. Comstock Papers, 1847-1908, (bulk 1862-1890)

Title: C. B. Comstock Papers 1847-1908 (bulk 1862-1890)

Correspondence, memoranda, diaries, notebooks, orders, reports, and drawings primarily concerning Comstock's Civil War service as chief engineer of the Army of the Potomac. Also includes material relating to the Mexican War and Comstock's tenure as president of the United States Mississippi River Commission, 1884.

ArchivalResource: 900 items; 4 containers; 1.6 linear feet; 4 microfilm reels

http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms009101 View

Sedgwick, John, 1813-1864. John Sedgwick Papers, 1863.

Title: John Sedgwick Papers, 1863.

The collection contains one carte de visite photo of John Sedgwick, Civil War Union General, 6th Army Corps, and a 13 page handwritten report by him, to Brig. Gen. S. Williams of the Army of the Potomac, concerning movements of the 6th Army Corps around Fredericksburg, Virginia, from April 28 to May 5, 1863. The Union forces at Fredericksburg were commanded by Gen. Joseph Hooker and the Confederate forces were under Gen. Stonewall Jackson. In the report, Gen. Sedgwick describes the attack of the 6th upon the heights of Fredericksburg, the horrific losses suffered, and pursuit by the 6th of the Confederate troops towards Chancellorsville. His report concludes as follows: "The losses of the 6th Corps in these operations were 4,925 killed, wounded and missing. We captured from the Enemy, according to the best information, five Battle Flags, fifteen pieces of Artillery, and 1,400 prisoners, including many officers of rank. No material of any kind belonging to the Corps fell into the hands of the Enemy except two wagons and a forge that were passing through Fredericksburg at the time of its reoccupation by his Forces. I must add in closing that the conduct of the Troops from the first crossing of the River until our return at Banks Ford was such as merit my heartiest approbation."

ArchivalResource: .02 linear feet (1 folder)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/164432810 View

Williams, Seth, 1822-1866. Autograph telegram signed : Washington, to J.A. Dahlgren, 1861 Dec. 20.

Title: Autograph telegram signed : Washington, to J.A. Dahlgren, 1861 Dec. 20.

Saying that the Marine guard at the Anacosta Bridge will be relived tomorrow by regular troops.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (12mo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270589045 View

Wadsworth, James Samuel, 1807-1864. Autograph despatch signed : "H. Q. 5th Army Corps," addressed to Brig. Gen. S. Williams, 1864 Apr. 12.

Title: Autograph despatch signed : "H. Q. 5th Army Corps," addressed to Brig. Gen. S. Williams, 1864 Apr. 12.

Being a report on furloughs granted.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (12mo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270586189 View

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886. Papers, June 1864.

Title: Papers, June 1864.

Letter of June 26, 1864 to Gen. Seth Williams noting criticism of the actions of the 2nd Corps on arrival at Petersburg, Virginia on June 15, 1864, clarifying what happened, and requesting an investigation; critical newspaper article enclosed by Hancock; June 28, 1864 draft of letter by Ulysses S. Grant to George G. Meade saying there was no need for an investigation because Grant had no complaints.

ArchivalResource: 3 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/316861955 View

Letterbooks, 1859-1861.

Title: Letterbooks, 1859-1861.

These letterbooks are copies, in an unidentified hand, of orders by William E. Prince, the outgoing officer from the post. They relate to varied problems of the Department of the West such as, topography of the country, reconnaissance for other routes, Indian attacks, disciplinary measures, organization and transportation of troops, food and clothing supplies, poor mail service, leaves of absence, and the release of Captain Cabell at his own request.

ArchivalResource: 3 v. (93 p.); 25 cm.

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3145381 View

Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part III: The Civil War: The Union, 1804-1915.

Title: Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part III: The Civil War: The Union, 1804-1915.

Autograph letters and documents of officers and statesmen associated with the Union in the Civil War collected by Frederick Myers Dearborn.

ArchivalResource: 8 boxes (4 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou01501/catalog View

Brady, Mathew B., ca. 1823-1896. Grant, seated, surrounded by 14 standing staff members, in front of wooden building, City Point, Va., [1865 Apr. 12] [graphic].

Title: Grant, seated, surrounded by 14 standing staff members, in front of wooden building, City Point, Va., [1865 Apr. 12] [graphic].

Group portrait. Left to right: Col. Horace Porter; Col. William Duff; Col. T.S. Bowers; Col. J.D. Webster; Gen. John G. Barnard; Gen. John A. Rawlins; Grant; Gen. M.R. Patrick; Gen. Seth Williams; Gen. Rufus Ingalls; Col. Adam Badeau; Col. E.S. Parker; at right, three men standing and seated figure are not identified. Image somewhat faded and blurred. Copy negative available.

ArchivalResource: 1 albumen print on fiber board mount : b&w ; 4.25 x 6.1875 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52043862 View