John T. Gibson Collection

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Jefferson County Museum

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John T. Gibson Collection

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ARC235

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Materials related to Gibson family. Includes: BOX 1 (of 5): Folder 1: JG-1: Captain's Commission for William H. Leeman, signed by John Brown, Commander-in-Chief, dated October 15, 1859, near Harpers Ferry, Md. (appraised at $3,000.00 by Tom Gordon on January 2, 1989) (On display in case 29 of John Brown exhibit as of April 2024). JG-2: 1865 Union Army pass for John Gibson, through the lines on any road between _____?, by order of Brevet Major General Egan and signed by John Jones, Cap't and Provost Marshal (old numbers: 1182, 564). JG-3: Framed broadside dated Charlestown, May 6, 1847, signed by John. Thos. Gibson recruiting volunteers to serve in the war with Mexico; signatures of those mustered on back of broadside (copy of JG-3 on display on east wall of Museum). JG-4: Military commission issued and signed by Governor Henry Wise of Virginia to John Thomas Gibson, Colonel 16th Brigade, 3rd Division, Virginia Militia, 55th Regiment, August 6th, 1858 (appraised at $100.00 by Tom Gordon on January 2, 1989) (old numbers 1183, 565). JG-5: Missing; see JG-154. JG-6: Satirical anti-abolition handbill dated November 30, 1859. JG-7: 1766 land grant from Lord Fairfax to John Vestal. JG-8: Black paper-bound pamphlet entitled: "MEMORIAL OF MRS. SHEPHERD." by C. W. Andrews and inscribed by author; includes notes about Trinity Church, Shepherdstown, from the year 1762. Published New York, 1855 (old number: LIB558). JG-9: Missing -- but see JG-197. Folder 2: JG-10: Pale green memorial pamphlet: 'IN MEMORIAM. GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE. CEREMONIES AT WINCHESTER, VA., January 19, 1871." Oration by Col. F.W.M. Holliday. Poem by Daniel B. Lucas. 60 pp. JG-11: Deed to Locust Hill between William B. Packette, Jr., and his wife and Frances Packette Todd and her husband. Dated April 5, 1937 (deed refers to a lawsuit in chancery, see ARC670, item #11). JG-12: Handwritten list of the John Brown Raiders. JG-13: Typed list of members of the Virginia Senate, 1859-60. JG-14: Handwritten letter to Col. John Gibson, from A. M. Kitzmiller; dated March 27, 1860. JG-15: Handwritten letter to J. T. Gibson, from Edmund E.H. Chambers, dated March 6, 1860; and envelope (enclosure missing). JG-16: Lavender pamphlet: Provisional Constitution and Ordinance for the People of the United States, John Brown's Government, 1858; signature in brown ink along upper edge: "Jno. Thos. Gibson". (old #s: 1178, 560). (On display in case 29 of John Brown exhibit as of April 2024) JG-17: Manual: Extracts of Manual for Patriotic Volunteers, dated 1857, by Hugh Forbes; according to Gibson (note inside book), manual was taken from John Brown. (On display in case 29 of John Brown exhibit as of April 2024) JG-18: Handbill: "THE DUTY OF THE SOLDIER", "Presented with respectful and kind feelings to the Officers and Soldiers of the United States Army in Kansas." (old #s: 1179, 561). JG-19: Typed list of senators in Virginia legislature in 1852. Folder 3: JG-20: Book: Tale to Be Told Fifty Years Hence by Lawrence B. Washington, Cedar Lawn, 1853, handwritten annotations. JG-21: Book: Historic Shepherdstown by Danske Dandridge, 1910, signed by Annie Gibson Packette. Folder 4: JG-22: U.S. Senate 1860 report of an inquiry "into the invasion and seizure of public property at Harper's Ferry … " 36th Congress, 1st Session, Rep. Com. No. 278 (also known as "The Mason Report"); signed Jno. Thos. Gibson from Col. J. M. Mason. Folder 5: JG-23: Order: Special Order #6 concerning Col. Gibson's retention of Capt. Isbell's company for special duty at Harpers Ferry, January 19, 1861, and envelope. JG-24: Letter, October 12, 1860, from Adjutant General Wm. Richardson to John Gibson, acquitting Gibson of responsibility for 20 rifles captured from John Brown, and envelope. JG-25: Letter with envelope postmarked May ?, 1861, to Col. Gibson concerning artillery to send to Col. Jackson (Stonewall Jackson). JG-26: Two-page "Extra," Dec 20, 1860, of "The Weekly Constitution," Washington, D.C., with letters concerning the state of the country after the election of Abraham Lincoln, including one by R.M.T. Hunter; with envelope indicating that Hunter sent a copy of the paper to Gibson. JG-27: Letter to Col. Gibson from L. Dow Hess, Duffields, Oct 5, 1858, concerning enclosed commission and his resignation (Enclosure missing). JG-28: Certificate of election returns of J. T. Gibson, County Commissioner, Jefferson County, 1890. JG-29: Pass: One-year pass for 1861 for John T. Gibson, Esq., House of Delegates of Virginia, on the Norfolk and Petersburg Rail Road (Railroad). JG-30: Morning Report of Jefferson Guards Company A, signed by G. W. Rowan, Capt., Charlestown, Jefferson County, Va., October 23, 1859. Folder 6: JG-31: Telegram, October 17, 1859, to Col. John T. Gibson, 55th Regt., Charlestown, Jefferson County, Va., directing him to put down rioters at Harper's Ferry. JG-32: Telegram, Directive from Garnett for orders in JG-31 by order of Gov. Wise to Gibson, and envelope for JG-31 and JG-32. JG-33: Letter, W. M. Butler, Capt., to Col. Gibson, concerning guards on the bridge at Shepherdstown, October 31, 1859. JG-34: Letter, Gov. Wise to Gibson, September 7, 1860, concerning arms taken at Harper's Ferry, plus note in Wise's hand, and envelope. JG-35: Letter, dated March 3, 1860,by Lawson Botts to be ready for execution of Stephens and Hazlett of Brown's Raid, March 16, 1860, to Gibson, and envelope. JG-36: Receipt, dated December 1, 1859, for Sharp's carbines or rifles to be returned to Gibson, signed by John Scott, Turner Ashby, J. D. Gibson, J. W. Rowan, W. W.B. Gallaher, Hooff, J. F. Ranson, John W. Hurst, Henry B. Davenport, E. H. Campbell, J. Gregg Gibson, John Moore (old #s: 1214, 572). JG-37: Oath of Allegiance to the United States, signed by J. T. Gibson, June 13, 1865, Charlestown, W. Va., and envelope. JG-38: Letter, return of arms from Supt. of Armory at Harper's Ferry, to Gibson, Nov 30, 1859, and envelope. JG-39: Letter, concerning receipt of 100 percussion muskets (originally flintlock), with bayonets, etc., Nov 25, 1859, signed by J. Lucius Davis. JG-40: Letter, to Col. Baylor or Col. Gibson, from L. T. Moore, Oct 29, 1859, that he will send militia if needed, and envelope. JG-41: General Order No. 37, by command of General Taliaferro to Col. Gibson and Major Washington, Dec 4, 1859. JG-42: General Order No. 57, Section 3rd, by command of Major General Taliaferro to officers commanding Battalions, Charlestown, Va., Dec 9, 1859. JG-43: General Order No. 103, by command of Major General Taliaferro regarding assignments to Col. Gibson's command and Col. Stuart's command, Dec 11, 1859. JG-44: Receipt and promissory note for two Sharps rifles, signed by J. Lucius Davis and L. W. Washington, dated Oct 31, 1859. JG-45: Morning Report from the Jefferson Guards, Company A, signed by Cap't J. W. Rowan, Oct 22, 1859. JG-46: General Orders, from the Adjutant General's Office, Richmond, by command of Wm. H. Richardson, Adjutant General, May 15, 1855. (see also JG-60). JG-47: Special Order No. 1, to the Commandant of the 55th Regiment, Virginia Militia, calling it into service, by command of Brigadier General James H. Carson, Jun 13, 1861. JG-48: Telegram, from AAG Conrad, by authority of Brigadier General Carson, to Col. Gibson to assemble the 55th Regiment and proceed to Winchester, Jun 18, 1861. JG-49: Telegram, to Col. Gibson, relieving his regiment from duty, but requiring them to drill and remain in readiness, Jun 20, 1861. Folder 7: JG-50: Col. John T. Gibson's oath of allegiance to the Confederate States of America, 1862. JG-51 and JG-52: two 1861 telegrams to Col. J. T. Gibson from James Carson, Brigadier General. JG-53: Paperbound booklet entitled: "The Annals of Harper's Ferry with Sketches of its Founder. Blue covers with picture of John Brown on front cover. Printed in Martinsburg, WV, 1872. 126 pages. "Susan Gibson" written along top edge of front cover; "Jno. Thos Gibson" penciled above preface. JG-54: Military pass through Richmond, issued to Gibson by Major J. H. Carrington, Provost Marshal's office, dated February 20, 1865. (old #s 1180, 562). JG-55: 1862 pass for Gibson, by order of Maj. Gen. T. J. Jackson, through the Provost Marshal's office. (old #s 1181, 563). JG- 56: General Order No. 2, thanking the militia who promptly obeyed the call to arms, from the Commanding General, Brigadier General James H. Carson, Headquarters, 16 Brigade, Va. Militia, Jun 14, 1861 JG-57: Receipt and promissory note, for delivery of muskets to the Corporation of Charlestown, Va. to John T. Gibson, executed b W. P. Henson, President, Board of Trustees of Charlestown, May 8, 1861. JG-58: Letter, from W. H. Richardson, Adjutant General, to J. T. Gibson, directing him to forward specified guns to Richmond, Jun 21, 1860, and envelope. JG-59: Letter, from Wm. H. Richardson, Jr., Adjutant General, to John T. Gibson directing him to arrange transport of pieces of cannon to Leesburg, May 26, 1860, and envelope. JG-60: General Orders, to Commandments of Regiments, by command of Wm. H. Richardson, Adjutant General, May 15, 1855. (see also JG-46). JG-61: Letter, to Col. Gibson from L. M. Blackford, concerning the cost for the hire of slaves, Dec 31, 1862. JG-62: Letter, to Col. Gibson from Wm. H. Richardson, Adjutant General, concerning 120 Halls Rifles from the Harpers Ferry Arsenal, Nov 24, 1860, and envelope. JG-63: Affidavit of Samule Ridimam, Justice of the Peace for Jefferson Count, attesting that John Thomas Gibson took the oaths prescribed by the Code of Virginia, February 12, 1857. JG-64: Pass, dated May 14, 1861, by order of the Governor of Va., permitting John T. Gibson to go to Jefferson County. JG-65: Letter to Col. Gibson from Mr. J. A. Jones, Shepherdstown, regarding rifles, January 4, 1861, and envelope. JG-66: Letter to Col. Gibson from V. M. Butler, Capt. Hamtramck Guards, regarding posting of guards at the bridge, Oct 24, 1859, and envelope. JG-67: Letter to Col. Gibson from Wm. H. Richardson, concerning 50 Sharps carbines, Oct 27, 1860, and envelope. Folder 8: JG-68: Letter to Gol. Gibson from W. H. Richardson, Adjutant General, concerning numerous rifles, enrollment of persons in the militia, and dissolution of Reinharts Troop, Aug 7, 1860, and envelope. JG-69: Letter to Jno. Tho. Gibson from Wm. H. Richardson, regarding companies of infantry and the raising thereof, May 26, 1847. JG-70: Letter to Col. Jno. A. Gibson from John A. Gibson, Confederate Prisoner of War, Fort Delaware, June 15, 1865, and envelope. JG-71: Letter to Col. Gibson from J. A. Jones, Shepherdstown, regarding payment to individuals on guard duty, Jan 24, 1860, and envelope. JG-72: Letter to Gibson from Wm. H. Richardson concerning militia matters, October 24, 1853, and envelope. JG-73: Missing from original copy JG-74: Invoice for medical services rendered by Dr. A. S. Stonebraker to the Hamtramck Guards for 46 days, and dated Dec 1859, with envelope addressed to Col John T. Gibson. JG-75: Letter to Col. Gibson from V. M. Butler, Capt. Hamtramck Guards, concerning guarding the bridge and the lack of arms, Oct 29, 1859, and envelope. JG-76: Letter from Wm. F. Turner, Ripon Lodge, concerning a rifle supplied by Col. Gibson, Feb. 29, 1860, and envelope. JG-77: Letter to Col. Gibson from A. R. Boteler, Member of Congress, requesting a Sharps rifle used in Brown's raid, Nov 21, 1859, and envelope. BOX 2 (of 5): Folder 1: JG-78: Handbill, "Senate of Virginia. Extra Session 1861." Lists the senators in alphabetic order. JG-79: Pass, Union, for John T. Gibson, CSA, and his servant, by command of Major General Hancock, dated April 21, 1865. JG-80: Letter to Jno. Thos. Gibson from Summerfield Smith in the 1st Regt. Engineer Troops, offering him position as corporal, Feb 5, 1864. JG-81: Broadside, "House of Delegates of Virginia -- 1852", listing delegates by county, with handwritten notations. Delegates from Jefferson County were Benjamin Moor [sic] (Moore), and John T. Gibson. JG-82: Letter to Col Gibson from John A. Gibson, Confederate Prisoner of War, Fort Delaware, enclosing permit for sending clothes (permit is missing) and requesting a pipe and tobacco, July 13, 1865, and envelope, along with receipt from the Adams Express Company, dated July 18, 1865, for one box being sent to J. A. Gibson, Fort Delaware. JG-83: General Order No. 9, announcing to the Army of Northern Virginia that General Robert E. Lee has surrendered (printed on back of another form), dated Apr 10, 1865. JG-84: Letter to Col. Gibson from Alfred W. Barbour, regarding sale or return of Halls Rifles, Aug 4, 1860, and envelope JG-85: Letter to Col. Gibson from D. S. Voorhees, Terre Haute, Indiana, regarding politics and the annual address to the Literary Society of the University of Virginia, Jan 27, 1860, and envelope. JG-86: Handbill, "Mass Meeting at Princess Anne, October 24, 1860.", opposing the abolition of slavery, and envelope addressed to Col. Gibson. JG-87: Letter to Col. Gibson from A. R. Boteler, regarding return of Halls Rifles, June 28, 1860, and envelope. JG-88: Letter to Col. Gibson from Charles W. Stewart, requesting a letter of reference to the Marine Corps, March 27, 1860, and envelope. JG-89: Letter to Col Gibson from Wm. H. Richardson, Adjutant General, regarding collection and return of sabres, pistols, and Sharps Carbines, July 19, 1860, and envelope. JG-90: Letter to Col. Gibson from W. A. Morgan, regarding the medical claims of A. S. Stonebraker during the "Harpers Ferry" Campaign, Jan 26, I860. JG-91: Letter to the Virginia General Assembly, no date, from the Hamtramck Guards, signed by all members, concerning payment for Dr. Stonebraker's services at Harper's Ferry. Folder 2: JG-92: Letter, Feb 6, 1860, to Gibson from C. W. Chambers, regarding omission of Nathan Tagle's name from the Point of Rocks expedition roll. JG-93: Letter, March 3, 1859, from Wm. H. Richardson to Col. Gibson regarding a return of arms by Capt. Rowan, and envelope. JG-94: Captain's Commission, issued by Gov. Henry Wise to J. T. Gibson, 55th Regiment, signed by Wise, Jun 18, 1858. JG-95: Cavalry Commission issued to Joseph Hess by Governor Wise, signed by Wise Oct 11, 1858. JG-96: Uniform description, in letter form from Capt. Reinhart of the Shepherdstown Troop and John S. Billmyer, O.S., to Col. GIbson, dated July 11, 1859, and envelope. The Troop wore these uniforms to Harpers Ferry in Oct 1859 to capture John Brown. JG-97: Letter, from J. E. Mosby, Jr., probably to Gibson as Capt. 55th Va, no date, regarding captains in the 55th Regiment. JG-98: Letter, dated Feb 8 1861, from George A. Porterfield to J. T. Gibson, regarding reorganization of the Virginia Militia, possible promotion of Porterfield, and political issues, and envelope. JG-99: Letter, dated Jan 8, 1861, from G. A. Porterfield to J. T. Gibson, concerning Porterfield's commission, and envelope. JG-100: Letter, from George A. Porterfield to J. T. Gibson, March 1, 1861, regarding secession, and envelope.. JG-100A: Letter, no date, from G. A. Porterfield to Col. Gibson, resigning Porterfield's office in Gibson's regiment, and envelope. JG-101: General Order No. 5, issued by order of Brigadier General James H. Carson, to Brigade Staff, dated June 20, 1861, regarding steps to be taken "to repel the insolent invaders", and envelope. JG-102: Letter, Sept 19, 1857, from George W. Mumford, Secretary of the Commonwealth to J. T. Gibson, to fill a vacancy arising due to the resignation of Lieut. Col. R. D. Shepherd, and envelope. JG-103: Captain's Commission issued to Rezin D. Shepherd, signed by Governor Wise on Dec 16, 1856. Folder 3: JG-104: Letter, Nov 5, 1859, from A. B. Sharpe to John H. Gibson, regarding representation of one of John Brown's raiders (not named in the letter), and envelope. JG-105A: Letter, June 5, 1860, from O. Jennings Wise to Col. Gibson, regarding Col Robert Baylor. JG-105B: Letter, June 5, 1860, from O. Jennings Wise to Col. Gibson, regarding conduct of Col. Robert Baylor. JG-105C: Newspaper clipping: Court of Enquiry regarding conduct of Col. Robert Baylor during the Brown Raid on Harper's Ferry. Clipping was included in letter from Wise to Gibson. JG-105D: Envelope from Wise to Gibson. JG-106A through JG106O: 15 officers' commissions issued to George A. Porterfield, R. V. Shirley, David Humphreys, L. D. Hess, Wm. A. Morgan (2), John W. Roberts, Wm. Magruder, George W. Kerfoot, Wm. H. Lewis, John Thomas Gibson (3), James W. Glenn, and John W. Hayslett. JG-107: General order, dated March 15, 1860, by John T. Gibson from the Headquarters of the 55th Regiment of the Virginia Militia, to designate company duties at the execution of Albert Hazlett (1837-1860) and Aaron Dwight Stevens (1831-1860) on March 16, 1860 (old #s: 1189, 568), and two envelopes. JG-108: Hand-drawn diagram of the site and placement of the Letcher (VMI) Cadets for the execution of Stevens and Hazlett, drawing in Gibson's handwriting (old #s: 1189, 568). JG-109: Letter, from Angus W. McDonald to J. T. Gibson, May 4, 1861, concerning readiness of the militia by order of Col. Jackson (Stonewall), and envelope. JG-110A: Letter, Nov 18, 1859, from Wm. Mumford to Gibson, enclosing a second letter addressed to Hon Henry A. Wise (see JG-110B). JG-110B: Letter, Nov 15, 1859, from Lewisburg Union Co., Pa. (name withheld) to Hon. Henry A Wise, regarding a secret society planning to free John Brown from the jail in Charles Town, and envelope. JG-111: Pamphlet, "Confession of John E. Cooke, Brother-in-Law of Gov. A. P. Willard, of Indiana, and one of the participants in the Harper's Ferry Invasion." Printed by D. Smith Eichelberger, editor of The Independent Democrat, Charlestown, Va., 1859. Handwritten in brown ink along upper edge: "Susan G. Gibson Charles Town Jeff. CO. W.Va." (old #s: 1185, 566). JG-112: Handbill, "THE VIRGINIA VOLUNTEER TO HIS COMRADES", Nov. 1859, Charlestown, Jefferson County. Poem about John Brown's Raid. (old #s: 1190, 569). Folder 4: JG-113: Braxton Davenport's Captain's commission in the Va. Militia, 55th Regt., 16th Brigade, 3rd Div., Jun 1, 1814 (8 x 10 photocopy). JG-114: Braxton Davenport's Major's commission in the Va. Militia, Apr 26, 1821 (8 x 10 photocopy). JG-115: Braxton Davenport's Lieutenant Col.'s commission in the Va. Militia, Sep. 13, 1825 (8 x 10 photocopy). JG-116: Appointment of Abram Davenport as Sheriff of Jeff. Co., Jul 14, 1813 (8 x 10 photocopy). JG-117: William Davenport's commission as Ensign in the Va. Militia, 55th Regt., 16th Brigade, 3rd Div. Apr 30, 1814 (8 x 10 photocopy). JG-118: Commission of William Davenport (son of Abram), as Lieutenant in the Va. Militia, 55th. Regt., 16th Brigade, 3rd. Div., Jun 1, 1814 (8 x 10 photocopy). JG-119: 2½ "x 4" photo of man with large mustache, about 50 years old; reverse, "Eugene Perry, Photographic artist, Charlottesville, Va." (catalogued as IMG2712). JG-120: 2½ "x 4" photo of an older man with beard; reverse, "Eugene Perry. Photographic Artist, Charlottesville, Va." (catalogued as IMG2711). JG-121: 4" x 6½" photo of a young woman, elaborate dress with train, long gloves, and fan; reverse, "Arohambault, 1694 Notre Dame, Montreal" (catalogued as IMG2710). JG-122: 4¼" x 6" photo of seven figures; on photo, "F. T. Castle"; reverse, written, "Mrs. Jarby's Waxworks, Dec 1883" plus names (catalogued as IMG2707) and copy (JG-122A). JG-123: 3" x 4" tintype of "Graddy and Gibson", dressed in trousers and no shirts (catalogued as IMG2708). JG-124: 4¼" x 6½" photo of "Graddy and Gibson" in boxing apparel and gloves (catalogued as IMG2706). JG-125: 9" x 7" photo of W. B. Packette, Jr., and Frances D. Packette (catalogued as IMG2719). JG-126: 5¼" x 7½" photo of Nancy Washington Naulty with parasol (aged 2½ ); reverse, "For Frances with much love from Nancy Washington Naulty, Xmas 1909 (catalogued as IMG2718). JG-127: 7" x ll" photo of baby girl standing in a wicker chair with a doll; reverse, "For Grandaddy, Grand-mother, Aunt Zan, Aunt Frances and Uncle George; Catherine Rutherford Packette, aged 15 months, 14 days, April 7, 1916." (Daughter of William B. Packette, Jr.) (catalogued as IMG2717). JG-128: 2½" x 4" photo of young man with a mustache, tweed jacket; reverse, "Eugene A. Perry, Photographic Artist, Charlottesville, Va." (catalogued as IMG2716). JG-129: 4¼" x 6½" photo of a man with a mustache, vest and jacket, "Becker and Fell, Capitol St. Charleston, West Va."; reverse, "1889 at Legislature" (catalogued as IMG2715). JG-130: 4¼" x 6½" photo, profile of a young woman, "Merrit and Van Wagner, 925 Penn. Ave. Washington D.C." (catalogued as IMG2714). JG-131: 4¼" x 6½" photo of a young man standing, holding a derby hat, (Clinedinst 66 Lexington Street, Baltimore." (catalogued as IMG2713). JG-132: 9½" x 7½" photo of "Locust Hill", showing bullet holes shells, saber and rifle (catalogued as IMG47). JG-133: Bullet mold, 5¼" length, ¼"hole for lead. Cataloged as object 131. (As of 2/26/2020, on exhibit, gallery, exhibit case 22) Folder 5: JG-134: Chart of collateral descendants of General George Washington JG-135: Letter, Dec 27, 1858, from Wm. H. Richardson to Col Gibson, regarding collection of arms. JG-136: Letter from S. Howell Brown, Jan 14, 1865, to whom it may concern, regarding furlough for John Thomas Gibson from Jan 15, 1865 to Jan 29, 1865. JG-137: General Order No. 23, dated Nov 30, 1859, by command of Wm. Mumford, requiring all troops to be in their quarters by 6:30 pm. JG-138: Letter from John H. Hayslett to John T. Gibson, dated Mar 27, 1889, regarding Hayslett's leaving the Leetown District. JG-139A: Letter from George W.Mumford to John T. Gibson, dated March 20, 1857, enclosing a commission as Commandant of the 55th Regiment. JG-139B: Letter dated Aug 25, 1858, from Wm. H. Richardson to Col. Gibson enclosing commissions and a copy of a general order dated May 15, 1855, and envelope. JG-140: Invitation to Barbeque at Morgan's Spring on Sept 2, invitation is dated Aug 10, 1858, and envelope. JG-141: Letter from Wm. H. RIchardson to Col. Gibson, Jul 16, 1860, regarding the minimum numbers required in the volunteer corps, and envelope. JG-142: Special Order No. 9, July 2, 1861, by order of Brigadier General James H. Carson, calling into service the 55th Regiment JG-143: Letter from J. W. Rowan to Col. Gibson, dated Jan 30, 1860, regarding a recommendation for brigadier general, and envelope. JG-144: Letter from Wm. H. Richardson to Col. Gibson, dated Feb 29, 1860, regarding the execution of Stevens and Hazlett. JG-145: Letter from Wm. H. Richardson to Col. Gibson, dated Mar 23, 1860, thanking Gibson and the members of his regiment for the performance of their duties at the executions of Hazlett and Stevens. JG-146: Attestation of John Lock, J. P., attesting that John Thomas Gibson took the oath prescribed by the Virginia Code, Aug 8, 1858. JG-147: Attestation by G. T. Mason, J. P., that Robert English took the oath prescribed by the Virginia Code, March 13, 1860. JG-148: Letter From Wm. H. Richardson to Col. Gibson, May 1, 1860, enclosing a commission for a cavalry officer attached to Gibson's regiment. JG-149: General Order No. 54, signed by Commanding General Taliaferro, dated Dec 10, 1859, assembling a general court martial. JG-150: Letter from Sam Hooff to Col. Gibson, Feb 16, 1860, regarding his pay, and envelope. Folder 6: JG-151: Letter from C. W. Chambers to Col. Gibson, regarding Point of Rocks expedition, Feb 5, 1860. JG-152: Letter from Charles W. Russelt to Col. Gibson, Feb 20, 1860, proposing a reward for the troops "guarding out Northern borders" and enclosing a copy of a letter from Andrew Hunter to John Garrett, President of the B&O Railroad, regarding execution of John Brown, dated Dec 10, 1859. JG-153: Book: George Michael Bedinger, A Kentucky Pioneer, by Danske Dandridge, 1909. Red cloth hardbound. 232 pp. IN SEPARATE BOX: ARC235 Box 3 of 3. JG-154: Book: Military Operations in Jefferson County 1861-1865, published by the Jefferson County Camp United Confederate Veterans, 1911 43 pp. JG-155: The Pedigree and History of the Washington Family by Albert Welles, 1879. 370 pp. Catalogued as LIB283. JG-156: Clipping: Words of Command for the Sabre. A True Copy of the United States Cavalry Sabre Drill, Adopted by Congress, 1842. JG-157: Order from Gen. Mumford to Col. Gibson (no date), ordering him to furnish an additional man for guard duty. JG-158: Order to Gen. TH Carson to order Col. Gibson to assemble at Charlestown and remain until further orders; order issued by Brig. Gen. Johnston, July 3, 1861. JG-159: Order from Gen. Mumford Valley Guard Cap't and to West Augusta Guards Lieut., assigning them to Col. Gibson's command, no date. JG-160: General Order No. 25 from Brig. Gen. James H. Carson, June 7, 1861, regarding the 55th Regt. JG-161: Pass for Col. Gibson to Staunton, VA, signed by Cap't Fredr. W. M. Holliday, Harrisonburg, VA, Apr 18, 1862. JG-162: Note from Brig. Gen. Carson to Col. Gibson, Jul 13, 1861, regarding Cap't Henderson and his men. JG-163: Letter from S. Howell Brown to Lieut. Col. W. H. Taylor, asking that Sgt. Gibson be sent to Richmond to arrest George W. Cook and Wm. H. Roberts, who were AWOL, dated Feb 17, 1865. JG-164: Letter from E. H. Campbell, Cap't Comdg Letcher Cadets (VMI), to Col. Gibson, Mar 9, 1860, accepting the invitation to be present at the execution of Stevens and Hazlett. JG-165: Letter from Jacob Engle to Col. Gibson, resigning his commission as Cap't of the Militia, Sep 10, 1861. JG-166: Attestation by Geo. W. Eichelberger, Justice of the Peace, attesting that Lawson Botts, Edwin Moon, and R. H. Lee all took the oath prescribed by the Virginia Code, dated Mar 13, 1860. JG-167: Blank paymaster form, 1859. JG-168: Pamphlet: Secession is Revolution; The Dangers of the South; The Barrior States. A Discourse Delivered at Wheeling, VA., Dec 1, 1860, by George W. Thompson. JG-169: Speech of Hon. R. M. T. Hunter, delivered in the U.S. Senate, Jan 11, 1861, on Forts and Arsenals in the States. JG-170: Pamplet: Governor's Communication Enclosing the Credentials of the Commissioner From Mississippi, dated Feb 20, 1860. JG-171: Letter, Feb 10, 1866, to Col. Gibson from Andrew Hunter, regarding the estates of Col. and Mrs. Davenport and the inheritance of the real estate and various legacies. Folder 7: JG-172: Copy of will of Jno. Thos. Gibson, dated Jan 3, 1896. JG-173: Copy of will of Jno. Thos. Gibson, dated Jan 3, 1896; Gibson died on Friday, Jan 29, 1904 and will put to probate on Feb 8, 1904. JG-174: Playbill: "As You Like It" - Stephenson Seminary, Jun 5, 1916. Frances Packette played the part of Duke Frederick. JG-175: Photograph of Confederate Veterans in front of Jefferson County Courthouse, an arrow was drawn pointing out Col. Gibson. JG-176: Postcard of Gibson House, S. Samuel St. Missing - probably catalogued as IMG782. JG-177: Three typed trancscipts of a letter from from O. Jennings Wise to Col. Gibson regarding Col. Baylor's conduct at Harper's Ferry, dated June 5, 1860 (See JG-105), along with typed memo signed by Susan Gibson. JG-178: Letter to Zan Gibson, envelope and clipping about a letter from John Brown to his wife, envelope postmarked Jan 27, 1908. JG-179: Handwritten notes on Carter House stationery, 1894 JG-180: Broadside: List of House of Delegates of Virginia, 1852-53. Member from Jefferson County was John T. Gibson. JG-181: Promissory note for $70.00 due John Thomas Gibson from F. T. Manning, Nov 2, 1863. JG-182: May 24, 1853, letter to Col. Gibson announcing his appointment as a Director of Bank of the Valley in Va., Charles Town. JG-183: Letter to Col. Gibson from Andrew Hunter regarding commuting the sentence of Boyer for killing James Flannigan, dated Mar 13, 1861. JG-184: Letter and envelope to Col. Gibson from Charles Forbes, relative of William Leahman, Nov 22, 1892. JG-185: Letter to Mrs. Frances W. Gibson from son Port, written on Hotel Clermont stationery, Oct 20, 1908, and program of 21st annual reunion of Grand Camp Confederate Veterans of Virginia at Charlottesville, VA. JG-186: Letter to Col. Davenport, May 6, 1855, from Henry A. Wise, Leesburg, Va., answering invitation to Col. Davenport's daughter's wedding. JG-187: Broadside List of House of Delegates of Virginia, 1852. Members from Jefferson County were Benjamin Moor [sic] (Moore) and John T. Gibson. JG-188: Letter to John T. Gibson from the Rev. Henry Foote, Sep 14, 1857, and envelope. JG-189: Letter and envelope, Jan 22, 1898, to Col. Gibson, from James W. Eldridge, asking for "some official document pertaining to the John Brown period, 1859" or the 55th Va. Militia. JG-190: Letter and envelope to Col. Gibson, about eligibility for The Order of Cincinnati, Dec 10, 1896. JG-191A: Letter from Charles Marshall, Feb 25, 1878, pertaining to a meeting of Lee and Grant after surrender at Appomatox, and envelope. JG-191B: Letter from J. T. Gibson to Col. W. H. Taylor, Nov 17, 1878, pertaining to a meeting of Lee and Grant after surrender at Appomatox. JG-191C: Letter from J. T. Gibson to Col. Charles Marshall, Feb 16, 1878, requesting information about a meeting between Lee and Grant after surrender at Appomatox. JG-191D: Letter from W. H. Taylor, Nov 27, 1878, pertaining to a meeting of Lee and Grant after the surrender at Appomatox, and envelope. JG-192: Letter to Col. Gibson from Col W. F. Poage, Aug 3, 1891, regarding a meeting on July 21st and creating a "history of the battery", and envelope. Folde... [truncated due to length]

Acquisition

Accession

157

Source or Donor

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

From the estate of Frances Packette Todd NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/12/14

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1766 - 1940

Archive Size/Extent

5 boxes. [Items JG-213 and JG-214 are located in SR2/SU1/S3/Box 6].