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[Ornate metal object]

GLC04546.162

to Henry Knox

Later copy of original. Preparations for a seige in New York early in the year. Informs Knox he expects 20,000 men for the seige of New York. Asks Knox to prepare a plan for artillery during the seige, and requests advice on planning the seige....

GLC02437.09323

to George Washington

Discusses the importance of the campaign in New York and feels Washington's efforts in the state are worthwhile. But states that "prospects are dubious," because the enemy has reinforcements arriving. Mentions the arrival of the Comte De Grasse...

GLC02437.08176

Speech fragment concerning the abolition of slavery [from 1858 Senate race?]

Manuscript, probably the concluding portion of speech, possibly from the 1858 Senate campaign, concerning his expectation that slavery would eventually be abolished. Lincoln acknowledge his ambition for higher office but continues, "[i]n the...

GLC05302

Enamel insignia.

San Juan enamel insignia, fort and motto "Semper Paratus."

GLC06196.185

Enamel insignia.

San Juan enamel insignia, fort and motto "Semper Paratus."

GLC06196.186

Enamel insignia.

San Juan enamel insignia, fort and motto "Semper Paratus."

GLC06196.187

Brass letter opener.

Brass letter opener, engraved "Christmas 1944 Florence," "Pignone," and "Maj Gen John H Hilldring GSS."

GLC06196.204

French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.

French "L'Union Fait Le Force" medal.

GLC06196.205

Medal.

"Honorary Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" medal.

GLC06196.206

South Korean War flag.

South Korean War flag.

GLC06196.208

[War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonian]

Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States...

GLC04750

[Medal of honor, Asiatic Pacific campaign]

In original box.

GLC06567.01

[Purple heart medal, World War II]

In original case.

GLC06567.03

British "Conder" halfpenny token expressing anger against Thomas Paine

Recto: "End of Pain" [sic] with depiction of a figure hanging from a scaffold. Verso: "May the knave of Jacobin clubs never get a trick."

GLC06303

General's red three star cloth flag

GLC06760.29

[Campaign and service medal World War II]

Victory medal, World War II. Rainbow ribbon with medal depicting allegorical female image of victory. In original box.

GLC06567.02

[WWI Victory Medal]

WWI Victory Medal inscribed with names of participating nations.

GLC06196.115

Medal

Army of Occupation of Germany (World War I) medal.

GLC06196.124

Medal

World War I Victory medal with five silver citation stars.

GLC06196.125

Charm.

Enamel charm with image of Berchtesgaden.

GLC06196.175

Charm.

Enamel charm with image of Königsee.

GLC06196.176

Pin.

Enameled pin with seal of the city of Salzburg.

GLC06196.179

Pin.

Enameled pin with seal of the city of Tirol.

GLC06196.180

Pin.

Enameled pin with seal of the city of Vienna.

GLC06196.181