Subject: Military correspondence

One-page autograph letter signed "J.M. Seixas" dated November 21, 1861, addressed to General Daniel Ruggles. The letter discusses the writer's inability to deliver an enclosed letter from General Gladden in person and mentions the St. Charles Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. J.M. Seixas, a Charleston Jew, was sent to Wilmington, N.C. by the Confederate War Department to find blockade runners to keep the Southern supply line moving. He was later appointed a War Department Agent at Wilmington, North Carolina.

A one-page quarto autograph letter signed by John Claiborne, dated December 23, 1861, addressed to General Daniel Ruggles. Claiborne discusses a request for a staff appointment, referencing a letter from Judah P. Benjamin who declines to provide an appointment without a commanding officer's recommendation. The letter reflects the context of the American Civil War.

Envelope addressed to General John L. Manning at home. The envelope also bears the inscription "By servant of N. Du Boise" and a possible signature of F. J. Moses on the side. The envelope dates to September 1, 1861.

Free franked envelope addressed to Captain E. Harding at the US Arsenal in Augusta, Georgia, postmarked October 20, 1839. The envelope was sent from the Washington Ordnance Department and signed by J.L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions. The envelope bears the signature of Captain Alfred Mordecai.

Official letter from A. C. Myers, Quartermaster General of the Confederate States of America, to Capt. H. T. Massengale, Assistant Quartermaster in Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 31, 1863. The letter addresses the salary of a clerk in the Quartermaster's Office, referencing an Act of Congress that fixed salaries for such positions.

Letter written by Abraham Charles Myers, Captain at San Antonio, Texas, to Captain George H. Crosman, Assistant Quartermaster at Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 7, 1846. The letter mentions Fort Myers, one of the first bases of operations during the Seminole Indian Wars, named in honor of Colonel Abraham C. Myers.

Letter from Abraham Cohn to Col. L. D. Mason, military agent of New Hampshire, dated February 20, 1865, in Washington, D.C. Cohn informs Mason of his return to active duty on February 12, 1865. The letter also mentions Cohn's actions at the Battles of the Wilderness and Petersburg during the American Civil War.

Letter written by Captain Alfred Mordecai to Lt. Marsena R. Patrick on October 29, 1841, from the Washington Arsenal in Washington, D.C. The letter advises Patrick that his papers have been forwarded for audit. The letter is significant for its strong signature of Captain Mordecai.

Letter written by Anthony Wayne from Charleston, South Carolina on July 29, 1785, concerning a judgment in Chester, South Carolina. The letter references other related documents in this collection.

A signed letter written by General Anthony Wayne to Wilhelm Willink on September 28, 1785, from Charleston, South Carolina. Wayne requests Willink to draw money from Philip Jacob Cohen and offers collateral in the form of drafts. This retained draft letter is in response to a letter from Wilhelm Willink dated July 29, 1785. The letter highlights the financial dealings and interconnectedness between American figures and the "Port Jews" of Amsterdam.

Two-page letter written by B. Weir of Halifax, Nova Scotia to Judah P. Benjamin, Confederate Secretary of War, dated February 28, 1865. The letter discusses financial matters related to General E. G. Lee and mentions Colonel Marshall J. Smith and Major N. S. Walker. It expresses optimism regarding the Confederacy's eventual success.

Autograph letter signed (ALS) from Charles B. Thomas, Colonel and Judge Advocate on Kirby Smith's staff, to H.M. Phillips. The one-page, quarto letter, written on Office of Army Clothing & Equipage stationery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discusses the Secretary of War's order to discharge two packers at the Schuylkill Arsenal. Dated August 31, 1858.

Blank lettersheet with elaborate graphics, including a Union Flag in color and a depiction of a soldier on horseback. The letterhead features the text: "Head Quarters Cameron Regiment (in red)", "Dragoons (in blue)", and "Col. Max Friedman, Commander (in red)". Colonel Friedman was the first Jewish chaplain in the Union Army.

Handwritten and signed letter from fifteen Confederate officers requesting that Judah P. Benjamin recommend Dr. John McLane as hospital steward of the 6th Regiment to Jefferson Davis. Dated March 3, 1862.

Autograph letter written by George W. Mordecai from Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 18, 1861. The letter mentions the Civil War and French deserters from the Garibaldi Corps. The Garibaldi Guard was mustered in on May 28, 1861, as part of the 39th Infantry Regiment in New York City.

Letter written by Lieutenant H. Dayo from a camp near Fort Niagara, New York, to Captain Mordecai Myers. The letter discusses a delayed duel between Dayo and Myers, scheduled to take place during the War of 1812. Received by Lieutenant Joseph Eldridge of the 13th U.S. Infantry on May 22, 1813, and signed by both Dayo and Eldridge. The letter is significant due to the context of the pending duel, the involvement of notable figures in the War of 1812, and the subsequent death of Lieutenant Eldridge.

Four-page letter written by J. B. Levy from the Camp of the 16th Pennsylvania Infantry on October 25, 1864. Levy discusses the Civil War, the upcoming presidential election, and expresses his religious beliefs, stating his firm belief that God's hand is in the conflict. The letter provides insights into the experiences and perspectives of a soldier during the Civil War.

A letter dated December 10, 1777, from Jonathan Trumbull to Ezekiel Williams, Commissary of Prisoners, in Lebanon, Connecticut. Trumbull issues orders for the release of John Tully, a prisoner of war, to be escorted by Aaron Isaacs to negotiate the release of John Smith, another prisoner held in New York.

Two-page letter written on Confederate States of America, War Department stationery from Judah P. Benjamin, Secretary of War, to John J. Pettus, Governor of Mississippi, requesting troops under the recently passed act of the Confederate Congress. Although the letter bears a printed date of 1861, the '1' has been crossed out and replaced with a '2', making the most likely date February 1, 1862. This letter is significant in the context of Mississippi's secession from the Union and the early days of the American Civil War.

A four-page letter written by Marcellus Ovando Messer to his parents in Warren, Ohio, from near Atlanta, Georgia, on September 29, 1864. Messer, a sergeant in Company C, 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, describes a dress drill and review attended by Colonel Frederick Knefler, his commanding officer. The letter provides details of the event and mentions army pay, the upcoming election, and the condition of his fellow soldiers. The letter is faded but the text has been enhanced digitally.

A one-page letter dated October 8, 1858, written and signed by Morgan L. Smith (1822-1874), a Civil War brigadier general, to Major Alfred Mordecai at the Watertown Arsenal. The letter details armament for the fortifications at Fort Schuyler. Major Alfred Mordecai (1804-1887) was a distinguished military officer who served at West Point, oversaw fort construction, commanded the Washington Arsenal, and made significant contributions to military technology. He served in the Mexican War, observed the Crimean War, and authored important works on military ordinance. He notably retired from the U.S. Army in 1861 to avoid fighting in the Civil War.

A letter dated November 25, 1861, from Lieutenant Colonel Philip J. Joachimsen of the 59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment to Colonel Samuel K. Zook. Joachimsen informs Zook that his regiment has been ordered to Zook's brigade and will arrive as soon as their tents are received. The letter provides insight into the logistical challenges and troop movements during the American Civil War.

A two-page letter and a separate cover addressed to Captain Mordecai Myers at Fort Niagara, New York, from Robert Brent, the first Mayor of Washington, D.C., dated May 18, 1813. The letter concerns money owed to the United States for recruiting expenses. The letter and cover were received shortly before the Battle of Fort George (May 25, 1813), during the War of 1812. The letter measures 8" x 10", the cover 8" x 10" open and 5 1/2" x 3 1/4" when folded. The cover has a light "FREE" stamp and another partially legible postmark.

One-page letter written by Lt. Colonel Turner Ashby to General P.G.T. Beauregard, dated circa fall 1861-spring 1862, from Winchester, Virginia. Ashby reports on a deserter from the U.S. Cavalry and seeks Beauregard's instructions. A note by Judah P. Benjamin, then Acting Secretary of War, orders the return of the deserter's horse, saber, and pistol.

Printed broadside letter from Captain Uriah P. Levy, late of the U.S. Navy, to his friends. The letter discusses Levy's problems in the Navy and includes a copy of a letter from J.C. Dobbin of the Navy. The envelope is addressed in Levy's hand to General Aaron Ward in Westchester, NY. Published in New York, New York in 1855.

Copy of a telegram sent to Frank M. Etting, Chief Paymaster, U.S.A., in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 24, 1865, and his official reply. The telegram pertains to his duties as Chief Paymaster.