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  Sworn oath to not provide liquor to enslaved persons; liquor license.

  B. H. Teague and Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina

  John F. Cutter attests to not provide or sell liquor to any enslaved persons. Aiken, Barnwell District, South Carolina, 1859.

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  South Carolina "Bond for money" between D. Goudelock and Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed by States Rights Gist and John R. R. Giles

  States Rights Gist, D. Goudelock, John R.R. Giles, and Anderson Pound

  $5000 South Carolina "bond for money" between D. Goudelock and Anderson Pound[?], Union District, February 8, 1860. Signed by States Rights Gist, John R. R. Giles, T.W.G. Giles and one other.

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  Letter of introduction for J. D. Logan, written and signed Sam Houston, Governor of Texas. April 1860.

  Sam Houston

  A letter of introduction from Sam Houston to James Brooks, editor of the New York Express, regarding the newspaper editor of the San Antonio "Daily and Weekly Herald," J.D. Logan. Logan was visiting New York on business and was perceived by Houston as being knowledgable about Texas. April 1860. Prominently signed by Sam Houston.

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  Horace Greely letter, New York, N.Y., July 2, 1860.

  Horace Greeley

  Horace Greely writes G.T. Hammond to tell him that he (Greely) has no political influence and will not write to government officials or candidates for office. New York, July, 1860.

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  Letter from Isaac Toucey, Secretary of the Navy, to Lt. George W. Rodgers containing instructions for latter's transfer to the U.S.S. Constitution in Annapolis. Written in Washington, D.C., September 5, 1860.

  Isaac Toucey

  A letter from Isaac Toucey to George W. Rodgers containing instructions from the Navy Department. According to Toucey, Rodgers is to detach from the New York Naval base on the 15th, arrive in Annapolis, Maryland on the 20th, and then report to Captain Blake for duty on the U.S.S Constitution. Washington D.C., September 5, 1860.

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  Matthew Fontaine Maury letter to a faculty member of the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; Washington, D.C., December 20, 1860.

  Matthew Fontaine Maury

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  James Randall poetry manuscript

  James Ryder Randall

  A fair copy of "My Maryland," a poem by James Ryder Randall later utilized in a Civil War battle hymn and as the lyrics for the state anthem of Maryland, "Maryland, My Maryland." It is unknown if this is a fair copy by Randall himself or by another creator.

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  Letter from Matthew Fontaine Maury to M.G.L. Charles, January 15, 1861.

  Matthew Fontaine Maury

  The letter makes reference to potential actions of the Tennessee legislature and adds "I shall also try Virginia in the same way, for time is precious."

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  Robert Anderson from Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor, March 22, 1861.

  Robert Anderson

  Major Robert Anderson, commanding Fort Sumter just prior to the start of the American Civil War, reports to Colonel L. Thomas on several matters.

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  Last letter Barnard E. Bee wrote to his brother H.P. Bee, June 20, 1861

  Barnard E. Bee

  Bee sends his love to his brother's family and asks that his son be taken care of "should I fall in this war."

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  John B. Magruder orders the purchase of wagons, saddles, saddle blankets, and bridles. Virginia, July 15, 1861.

  John Bankhead Magruder

  Brigadier General Magruder orders Assistant Quarter Master Captain Morrison to purchase 20 "good strong wagons" and 20 saddles, saddle blankets, and bridles. July 15, 1861.

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  Orders endorsed by Henry Heth, 1861

  Henry Heth

  Orders endorsed by Henry Heth detailing direction of march and provision of materials to troops by quartermaster and commissary.

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  Leonidas Polk letter to an unidentified Confederate general, addressing various issues of command and supply. Fort Pillow, Tennessee, August 23, 1861.

  Leonidas Polk

  Confederate Major General Leonidas Polk writes to a general from Fort Pillow, discussing the latter's disposition in regard to Col. Neely's regiment. Polk also transmits further details regarding operations and supplies. Dated August 23, 1861.

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  General Orders, No. 14, issued by (C.S.A.) Major General Leonidas Polk and signed by George Williamson. Columbus, Kentucky, October 26, 1861.

  Leonidas Polk and George Williamson

  General Orders, No. 14, issued by (C.S.A.) Major General Leonidas Polk and signed by George Williamson, detail the arrangements to be made regarding pickets and guard duty at the Headquarters First Division (C.S.A.), Columbus, Kentucky, October 26, 1861.

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  Letter from Turner Ashby in which he accepts the resignation of Lt. A.W. McDonald, Jr. as adjutant of the regiment. Camp Evans, 1861.

  Turner Ashby

  Turner Ashby accepts the resignation of McDonald as adjutant of the regiment and notes the high regard in which he holds McDonald personally and professionally. Camp Evans (present-day Halltown, West Virginia). 1861.

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  Lawrence O’B. Branch letter in which he discusses military intelligence and notes his confidence of defending his current position. January 22, 1862; New Bern, N.C.

  Lawrence O' Bryan Branch Brigadier General

  Branch led the forces at the subsequent Battle of New Bern. In this letter he writes "I feel a conviction that if the enemy shall come up hence, I will beat him off." Branch also mentions the comings and going of two or three officers.

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  Confederate requisition signed by Turner Ashby

  Turner Ashby

  Requisition receipt for the Confederate States’ Army for twenty bushels of corn, $14. Originally a United States form: in upper left corner “United” is crossed out and replaced with “Confederate.”

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  Special requisition for horse shoes, nails and coal, signed by Turner Ashby, 1862.

  Turner Ashby, William Miller, and John Q. Winfield

  This form "No. 40 Special Requisition" details the requisition of 100 pounds of horse shoes, 100 frost nails, and 2 bushels of stone coal by a Confederate States unit. Turner Ashby signs as commander, a Captain William Miller signs as a Quartermaster. Formerly a U.S. form, altered to read "C.S." in one instance. Dated 3 February 1862, Martinsburg (present-day West Virginia).

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  Requsition form signed by States Rights Gist

  States Rights Gist and Lawrence M. Keitt

  Requisition form signed by States Rights Gist which records the aquisition of muskets, bayonets, and assorted accessories and weapons. Dated February 15th, 1862 in Charleston, S.C.

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  Confederate requisition for the purchase of three horses from Peter Alkine, signed by officers Turner Ashby and William Miller. 1862.

  Turner Ashby and William Miller

  A Confederate State's Army requisition for the purchase of 5 horses for "artillery purposes" at $135 each from Peter Alkine. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller. Dated February 28th,1862.

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  Confederate requisition form denoting 130 bushels of corn at 80 cents each procured from John A. Finnell at Winchester, Virginia; signed by Turner Ashby and William Miller. March, 1862.

  Turner Ashby, William Miller, and John A. Finnell

  A requisition for the Confederate States Army to John A. Finnel certifying the correct amount of $104.00 for 130 bushels of corns at 80 cents each. Received at Winchester on 03 March 1862. Signed by Turner Ashby and Captain and Quartermaster William Miller.

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  Letter reporting military engagement, from William J. Hardee to Braxton Bragg, April 4, 1862.

  William J. Hardee

  Hardee describes an attack on Confederate forces by Union cavalry and infantry, just before the Battle of Shiloh.

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  Letter to Samuel Cooper from Robert E. Lee requesting orders for Gen. S.R. Gist, Maj. Gen. J.C. Pemberton, and General Trapier, signed August 8, 1862.

  Robert Edward Lee

  Robert E. Lee writes to Samuel Cooper to request an order for General States Rights Gist to report to Major General J.C. Pemberton for duty with the troops under his command in South Carolina and Georgia. He also advises General Trapier to report to General Beauregard for duty, signed by Robert E. Lee, 8 April 1862.

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  George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary of War, writes to an unidentifed cotton manufacturer, June 1862.

  George Wythe Randolph

  Randolph writes to an unidentified cottton manufacturer that he has been informed that "exhorbitant" prices are being charged for certain goods. Randolph also requests that his correspondent reply to him what quantity and what price such goods can be furnished at the time of writing and over the subsequent 30, 60, and 90 days at various points throughout the Southern rail system. Randolph further adds that "cotton manufacturers must not ex[ect to sell their goods at unreasonable prices[....]while other classes are suffering[.]"

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  Permission note excusing Lt. Churchill from camp, signed by John Hunt Morgan in Chattanooga Tennessee, 11 June 1862.

  John Hunt Morgan

  Signed permission by John Hunt Morgan for Lt. Churchill to be absent from camp for 21 days. Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dated June 11th, 1862.