Search Manuscripts/Mixed Material
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CollectionJ.W. Phelps correspondence and journal entries,
J. W. Phelps papers | John Wolcott Phelps papers Catalog Record Only Correspondence and journal entry fragments relating primarily to Phelps's experience as a U.S. Army officer in Florida during the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842. The letters are addressed chiefly to Phelps's sister, Helen M. Phelps, and contain observations on Creek and Seminole Indian traditions; military life, strategy, and leaders; and descriptions of Florida's plant and animal life.- Contributor: Phelps, J. W. (John Wolcott)
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Manuscript/Mixed MaterialAndrew Jackson letter, Catalog Record Only Letter (ALS) written from Nashville, Tenn., as major general in the U.S. Army and commander in chief of the Division of the South, to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War. Topics include arrangements for water transportation to convey troops and armed protection of said transport, the situation in Florida, Pensacola, St. Augustine, Fort San Carlos de Barrancas, Fort Saint Marks, Mobile, Ala., and Indian...
- Contributor: Jackson, Andrew - Jay I. Kislak Collection (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1819
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CollectionCartter family papers, Catalog Record Only Chiefly correspondence between members of the Cartter and Hanford families including David K. Cartter; his wife, Nancy Hanford Cartter; and their sons, David Kellogg Cartter Jr., and William H. Cartter. Includes letters concerning David K. Cartter's service as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, 1861-1862; Civil War letters or David Kellogg Carter Jr., second lieutenant in the 2nd Ohio Cavalry, U.S. Army, relating to the impact...
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CollectionBurbank-Van Voorhis families papers,
Burbank family papers | Van Voorhis family papers Catalog Record Only Correspondence, diaries, and military papers of Burbank and Van Voorhis family members spanning the War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, and the American occupation of the Philippines in the early 20th century. Diary of Captain Sullivan Burbank pertaining primarily to his service during the War of 1812 at forts in New York State and Detroit, Mich., areas; troop movements; passing American and British...- Contributor: Van Voorhis, Edith Burbank - Burbank, Sullivan - Burbank, Sidney - Van Voorhis, Daniel
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CollectionDuncan Lamont Clinch papers, Catalog Record Only Letter copybooks (2 volumes) and order book, relating to Clinch's activities as a commander of American forces at Fort King and other Florida fortifications during the 2nd Seminole War (1834-1836), and reflecting concern over depredations committed by Indians and African Americans, inadequate reinforcements, supplies, arms, and naval support; together with ledger (1859) listing slaves at Clinch's plantation, The Refuge. Includes copies of letters and...
- Contributor: Clinch, Duncan Lamont
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CollectionDavid Emanuel Twiggs correspondence and price estimate,
David Emanuel Twiggs papers Catalog Record Only ALS (1849 September 8) written by Twiggs to George Washington Crawford, secretary of war, describing conditions in Tampa, Fla., and relations with the Seminole Indians; estimate (undated) of the price of land owned by the Seminoles in Florida; and ALS (1859 September 23) written by Twiggs notifying Major Earl Van Dorn of Twiggs's departure from San Antonio, Tex.- Contributor: Twiggs, David Emanuel
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CollectionSamuel Peter Heintzelman papers, Catalog Record Only Correspondence, diaries and journals, military papers, maps, clippings, and other papers reflecting Heintzelman's career in the U.S. Army from his years at the United States Military Academy through the Civil War. The diaries and journals describe Heintzelman's participation in the 2nd Seminole War and the Creek War, his activities during the Mexican War, his service as corps commander under General George B. McClellan in...
- Contributor: Heintzelman, Samuel Peter