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to Edward R. Archer

Acceptance of Archer's resignation from the U.S. Navy.

GLC01896.044

to Edward R. Archer Esq.

Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...

GLC01896.139

[Membership certificate of The American National Red Cross]

Certificate of The American National Red Cross as a "Life Member."
Signed by Red Cross Secretary C.S. Magee and President Woodrow Wilson. With a printed signature of President Wilson.

GLC01896.146

Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works
[decimalized .001-.206]

Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia...

GLC01896

to Mr. Gates & Mr. Leater

After an Indian named Ocula Powell accosted General Thompson and accused him of intruding in his country, Thompson arrested Powell, confined him to the guard house, and demanded an apology and assurances of his future good conduct. After he initially...

GLC01896.010