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ANS, 4.25 x 7 in. Charles Sumner (1811-1874), Senator from Massachusetts, 1851-1874. Only dated "Monday evening." Not even clear to whom it is addressed, but likely LOC or similar. "Please send me the vols. of Parliamentary History & Debate from 1776 to 1783. If Cavendish? ??? covers that period let me have those. I wish them for a special purpose." Signed oath, 8 May 1862, Beaver Co., PA. "...to execute and perform the duties of the office of a Justice of the Peace..." Signed by Thomas Conway, witnessed by Alfred R. Moore, Recorder. ALS, Ludlow, Va., Aug. 11th, 1861, with pro-Union patriotic cover. Eliza Jenesse (niece) to her aunt Joann Richmond in Green Co., Wisconsin. Although she does not directly address the war much, she does say that they want to be sure her aunt's family is still alive and wants to know if any of "the boys" (her cousins) are gone ("to the war" implied). ANS, 7.75 x 6 in. Newcastle, Va., Oct. 3, 1861. With cover. A.M. Casper to Jayhugh Wills, Esq. (in Buchanan, Va.). Mr. Casper is asking if Mr. Wills wants some potatoes or dried apples. A bit difficult since spelling is rough. (Virtually every homonym uses the wrong word - some/sum; write/wright; of/off; pleas/please; peal/peel; etc., others just spelled wrong, i.e. saplied = supplied.) ALS, 1p. Choctaw Agency, Miss., April 27, 1862. B.M. Moore to Dr. John M. Moore, Amite City, LA. With cover with blue Jefferson Davis 5¢ stamp. Ms. Moore notes that she stayed at the place where you left me, but "...the prospect was that they will fight again near the same place & I think it probable that they are fighting today. I will remain here a few days & return to Rienzi in hopes to follow John Morgan back to Tennessee he now commands 4400 Cavelre & is ordered back through Middle Tennessee & says he will not stop this side of Louisville, Ky.....I notice in yesterday's papers that the gun boats had passed Ft. Jackson. Should New Orleans fall into the hands of the Yankies & they should attempt to advance up the RR you can look out & be governed by circumstance & if you find it necisary - remove the Negros to some secure position...." After personal greetings from relatives, she continues: "I see no chance for a lady to travel on the carrs as they are crowded with Soldiers." Scrip from the West Chester & Philadelphia Railroad Company, to C.D. Meigs for $10. 5.5 x 9 in. Issued 28 March 1862. Written across face is "Cancelled." Damage along left edge with some loss of paper; some toning on right edge. Five letters, civilian, with dates of Jan. 26, 1860; Nov. 26, 1860; July 1, 1861; July 30, 1861; and Sept. 20, 1861. All James T. ("Jim") Maholms to Charles E. ("Ed") Cannon. In the 1861 letters there is some mention of "war excitement," and in the last letter he mentions that a company leaves about every week. Otherwise, much is personal. In one it sounds like Cannon tried to set up his friend with a young lady! One cover present, with postal stamp of Newark, Ohio, addressed to Mr. Cannon in Bellepoint, Delaware Co., Ohio. Manuscript listing of "Brig Selma Disburs[e]ments in Portland paid by Capt up to March 12th 1868." Lists the amounts paid the crew and the amount received from J.B. Brown & Son. Signed by Capt. M. Hapenny. Manuscript statement from Richard R. Fouke, Union Soldier, June 18th, 1929, from a "Veterans Home Napa Co., Calif. " He gives his history and time in service. "My name is Richard Reynolds Fouke. I was born in Sheapards Town Va on the 21st of Jan 1844. My mother was the daughter of a well to do Va. slave owner. My Mother['s] people were strong in favor of the Confeder[a]cy. My Father''s people were in the reverse. Both Families were born and raised in the same town. My mother died in 1845 leaving 3 children 2 boys 1 girl. My Father came to Calif. by ox team in 49 my uncle brought us to Ills. in 1855. My uncle died in Ills. in 56 So us boys were left to shift for our selves. We lived in Ogle Co. Ills I went to live with a farmer My brother lived with