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  Calling Card, General and Mrs. O. E. Babcock

  This is a calling card for General and Mrs. O. E. (Orville E.) Babcock with "Genl. & Mrs. O. E. Babcock" in script.

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  From Washington. The White House, Its Official Personages. Gens. Babcock and Porter, [187-]

  All Day City Item

  This newspaper clipping titled "From Washington. The White House, Its Official Personages. Gens. Babcock and Porter" discusses Generals Babcock and Porter's roles within the White House and advocates against changing the personnel and manner in which business is conducted in the White House.

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  List of Diaries and Correspondence Purchased by Merlin E. Sumner, September 24, 1995

  This typed letter, dated September 24, 1995, is addressed to Ralph Kirshner in response to a telephone inquiry regarding research on Orville E. Babcock. The letter offers some insight into the contents of the Babcock Diaries and requests more information into Mr. Kirshner's research request. The letter is unsigned. A brief biography, two pages of transcribed excerpts form the Babcock Diaries, and one page of descriptions of eight letters from the Babcock correspondence accompany the letter.

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  Official Stamps Replaced Franking Privilege During Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, Linn's Stamp News, October 24, 1983

  Linn's Stamp News

  This newspaper clipping titled "Official Stamps Replaced Franking Privilege During Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant" describes the history of franking privilege used by presidents and their staff with a focus on President Grant and his secretaries. The clipping, dated October 24, 1983, was printed in "Linn's Stamp News."

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  Biographical Sketch of Charles Gibbs

  Philip Gosse

  This biographical sketch, written by Philip Gosse, provides a brief description of the life and death of a pirate named Charles Gibbs. The biography was written for the book, "Pirate Who's Who".

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  Map, Hand Drawn on Linen, Indicating the Site of Babcock's Death, Mosquito Inlet, Florida, 1884

  This is a handwritten map drawn on linen with handwritten indications and notes at the site of Orville E. Babcock's death at Mosquito Inlet, Florida in 1884. The map is a grey-blue color and is visibly creased. The title at the top of the page reads "T. XVI. S. RXXXIV. E".

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  Letter, George D. Benjamin to Robert Todd Lincoln, June 4, 1884

  George D. Benjamin

  This handwritten copy of a telegram, dated June 4, 1884, is from George D. Benjamin in Astor, Florida to Secretary of War, Robert Todd Lincoln in Washington, D. C. The letter describes the circumstances surrounding the death of General Orville E. Babcock. The text was originally sent as a telegram.

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  Address at the Funeral of the Late Orville E. Babcock, by Rev. T. S. Wynkoop, June 7, 1884

  R. O. Polkinhorn, and Son, Printers

  This pamphlet contains the prayer and funeral address delivered by Reverend T. S. Wynkoop, the minister of the Western Presbyterian Church during the funeral service for Orville E. Babcock, June 7, 1884. The address is seven pages of typed print and the pamphlet notes that the address was not originally written and that this is "reproduced in substance, as nearly as may be, at the request of friends."

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  Reproduction-Account of Orville E. Babcock's Death by B. B. Smith, June 7, 1884

  B. B. Smith

  This report of the drowning of General Orville E. Babcock and others at the Mosquito Inlet, Florida, is a typed reproduction of the report given to the Lighthouse Board by B. B. Smith, the Clerk of the 6th Lighthouse District. The report details the events that lead to Babcock's death, as well as the deaths of two other men. The report was reproduced from the holdings of the National Archives and is stated as such along the edge of the pages.

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  Letter, Smith to Robert Todd Lincoln, June 5, 1884

  Sergeant Smith

  This handwritten copy of a telegram, dated June 5, 1884, is from Sergeant Signal Corps, Smith in Jacksonville, Florida to Secretary of War, Robert Todd Lincoln in Washington, D. C. The letter informs Mr. Lincoln when to expect George Benjamin to arrive in Washington with General Babcock's remains and in what condition the remains are in.

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  Various Clippings on death of OEB-Reproductions, June 1884

  Washington-Star

  This collection of newspaper clippings, reproduced from the holdings of the National Archives, covers the death of Orville E. Babcock by drowning in a boat accident in Florida.

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  General Orders No. 10: Announcement of Orville E. Babcock's Death, June 25, 1884

  John M. Wilson

  This three page pamphlet, released by the Headquarters Corps of Engineers of the United States Army, announcing the death of the "a brother officer", Orville E. Babcock. The announcement provides a brief biography of Babcock and his career. The announcement is signed by Major of Engineers, John M. Wilson.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to L. S. Felt, February 26, 1872

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated February 26, 1872, is from Orville E. Babcock in Washington, D. C. to L. S. Felt in Galena, Illinois on behalf of President Grant. The letter conveys the president's acknowledgement of the Mr. Felt's recent letters and thanks him for attending to his taxes. The letter is written on Executive Mansion stationary.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to Charles P. Griswold, May 14, 1874

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated May 14, 1874, is from Orville E. Babcock in Washington, D. C. to Charles P. Griswold in New York City, New York on behalf of President Grant to request accommodations at Mr. Griswold's hotel. The letter is written on Executive Mansion stationary.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to L. S. Felt, January 20, 1872

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated January 20, 1872, is from Orville E. Babcock in Washington, D.C. to L. S. Felt in Galena, Illinois on behalf of President Grant. The letter conveys President Grant's thanks Felt for the money sent in order to pay President Grant's taxes. The letter is written on Executive Mansion stationary. The Executive Mansion Secretary envelope is postmarked January 20, 1872.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to L. S. Felt, January 3, 1871

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated January 3, 1871, is from Orville E. Babcock in Washington, D. C. to L. S. Felt in Galena, Illinois on behalf of President Ulysses S. Grant. The letter conveys President Grant's requests for Mr. Felt to dispose of some certificates of stock. The letter is written on Executive Mansion stationary.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to Peter J. Sullivan, August 20, 1871

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated August 20, 1871, is from Orville E. Babcock to Peter J. Sullivan thanking him for the speech Sullivan delivered to the veterans soldiers on August 17, 1871.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to Kittie Felt, December 22, 1870

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated December 22, 1870, is from Orville E. Babcock in Washington D. C. to Kittie Felt in Galena, Illinois on behalf of Julia Grant. The letter conveys that Mrs. Grant found Miss Felt's letter satisfactory but is disappointed that Miss Felt will be unable to visit and hope to see her over the winter. The letter concludes with Christmas wishes. The letter is signed, "I am very truly your, O. E. Babcock". The letter is written on Executive Mansion stationary. The "Executive Mansion Secretary" envelope is postmarked Washington, D. C., December 22, 1870.

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  Letter Book, Orville E. Babcock for General Ulysses S. Grant, July 2, 1865 to September 25, 1868

  Ulysses S. Grant

  This letter book provides handwritten copies of correspondence written on behalf of Ulysses S. Grant by Orville E. Babcock. The letters are written to various officers in post-Civil War. The letters range from 1865 to 1868

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  Letter, H. J. Farnsworth to OEB, June 7, 1867

  H. J. Farnsworth

  This handwritten letter, dated June 7, 1876, is from H. J. Farnsworth in Atlanta, Georgia to Orville E. Babcock in Washington, D. C. The letter informs Babcock that that the item he requested is enclosed ensuring the order of Colonel J. T. Sprague for the removal of headquarters in Florida.

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  Special Orders-No. 25, Issued by J. T. Sprague, Signed by H. J. Farnsworth (ADS), March 16, 1867

  H. J. Farnsworth

  These handwritten orders establish the removal of records for three offices to St. Augustine, Florida, the reduction of the post at Tallahatchie, Florida, the establishment of supply storage and removal of the 7th Infantry Camp from the facility known as the "Commissary Store House," the removal of the Tallahassee hospital the new facility, and other property reassignments throughout Florida. The orders are signed by H. J. Farnsworth on behalf of the Headquarters, District of Florida on March 16, 1867.

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  Letter, Orville E. Babcock to W. P. Smith, Esq., May 15, 1865

  Orville E. Babcock

  This handwritten letter, dated May 15, 1865, is a reply from Orville E. Babcock in Washington, D. C. to W. P. Smith in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter assured Smith that there is no review scheduled at that time but that one will likely take place soon. The letter goes on to speculate where the review will take place and what Smith might expect. The letter is signed, "Respectfully yours, O. E. Babcock, Lient Col A. O. G., Gnl Grants Staff. (Lieutenant Colonel Associate of Graduates, General Grant's Staff)

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  Letter, W. M. Tuller to Ed Salisbury, April 19, 1866

  W. M. Tuller

  This handwritten letter, dated April 19, 1865, is from W. M. Tuller in Washington, DC to Ed Salisbury

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  Letter Book, Engineers Department: Lexington, Kentucky; Jackson, Mississippi; Knoxville, Tennessee, March 16, 1863 to March 15, 1864

  Orville E. Babcock

  This letter book provides handwritten copies of correspondence written by Orville E. Babcock to various superiors while serving in the engineer's department during the civil war.

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  Letter Book-Loose Page, Dimensions of Pontoon Boats built in Knoxville for Bridge at Strawberry Plains, by Robert B. Talfer, [1864]

  Robert B. Talfer

  These pages provide a sketch and written dimensions of pontoon boats built in Knoxville for a bridge at Strawberry Plains.

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  Letter Book-Loose Pages, Orville E. Babcock in Lexington, Kentucky, May 6, 1863 to June 4, 1863

  Orville E. Babcock

  This collection of loose pages were originally part of a letter book consisting of copies of correspondence written by Orville E. Babcock while in Lexington, Kentucky from May to June 1863. The letters offer various reports of activities in his unit.