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The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.

GLC08291.29

to Mother

left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.

GLC08300.38

to Mary C. Hitchcock

"Staton is not an abolitionist...He has made himself so antipodal to Fremont..." Stanton also "hates McClellan quite as badly....McClellan's plan of attack via Yorktown was one of the worst conceived military enterprises ever undertaken..." Left...

GLC08304

to Maria

planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.

GLC08311.13

Why Don't You Take It?

features one dog looking down at a piece of meat that says Washington on it as another dog walks by.

GLC08413.15

Why Don't You Take It?

features picture dog wearing collar that says Scott and another dog wearing collar that says Jeff looking at a piece of meat that says Washington

GLC08414.4

Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic

Color drawing of a parade along the national mall in Washington, D.C., with the capitol building visible in the distance. "Sparks from the Camp Fire" is written at the bottom right. The date is that of the parade.

GLC08442.09

Jeff Davis Boasts that Cotton's King...

features color picture of man holding flag and standing by sign that reads To Washington Through Baltimore.

Rhyme about Jefferson Davis beneath.

GLC08482.5

to Celia

Calvin, a Union soldier, discusses the 14 April 1865 death of President Abraham Lincoln with Celia (possibly Celia Cleland). States "We have met with the greatest loss that ever any Nation met with in loosing our much beloved President Abraham...

GLC08483.03

What They Have to Do Who Stay at Home

Written by Olmsted as General Secretary of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Touts the good work of the Sanitary Commission, but "What They Have To Do" is get involved. Calls for a better system of donation and distribution of supplies to alleviate the...

GLC08665

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 100 (April 13 1791)]

Page four contains "A Proclamation" from President Washington that selects, in accordance with the powers afforded him by Congress, the location on the Potomac River to become the capital of the United States. The boundaries of the proposed federal...

GLC08795

Pennsylvania packet and daily advertiser. [No. 3581 (July 23, 1790)]

Reports act in congress to establish a capital on the Potomac River (Washington, D.C.). Conclusion of bill before the senate to provide for the national debt. Extract from a letter from Captain Colnet, aboard the Supply, one of the ships on Nootka...

GLC08821

[Printed letter to General George B. McClellan]

Discusses the defense of Washington and Manassas Junction and a discrepancy with the number of troops under McClellan. Urges McClellan to strike soon, "By delay, the enemy will readily gain on you ... and once more let me tell you, it is...

GLC08850

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...

GLC08875.31

The White House

One engraving entitled "White House" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the White House. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0194

Executive Mansion

One engraving entiteld "Executive Mansion" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the front of the White House in Washington D.C.

GLC08878.0195

Red Room in the White House

One photogravure entitled "Red Room in the White House" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the elaborately furnished red room. Caption notes "The portrait shown on the wall of this celebrated chamber is easily recognizable as that of President Arthur...

GLC08878.0196

The Pension office

One engraving entitled "The Pension Office" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of The Pension Office, Washington D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0197

Smithsonian Institution

One print entitled "Smithsonian Institution" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Smithsonian Institution Washington D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0198

[Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white building (Probably the Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters, Washington, D.C.). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0210

U.S. Supreme Court

One engraving entitled "U.S. Supreme Court" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the U.S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0211

Lincoln Memorial

One engraving entitled "Lincoln Memorial" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a front view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0212

The Patent Office

One engraving entitled "The Patent Offiice" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Patent Office, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0213

Treasury Department

One print entitled "Treasury Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a front view of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.

GLC08878.0214

The Treasury Department

One engraving entitled "The Treasury Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C.

GLC08878.0215