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Receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co.

One receipt from S.H. Zahm & Co., to D.M. Stauffer dated Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 8, 1883. Item being charged cannot be identified because handwriting is illegible.

GLC07713.02.04

Com. Bainbridge

One engraving entitled "Com. Bainbridge" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Commander William Bainbridge. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0225

A. E. Borie

One engraving entititled "A. E. Borie" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Adolph Edward Borie. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0232

Com. S. Decatur

One engraving entitled "Com. S. Decatur" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Commander Stephen Decatur. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0256

Adm'l D. G. Farragut

One engraving entitled "Adm'l D. G. Farragut" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut . Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0267

A Short Guide to Syria

One booklet entitled "A Short Guide to Syria" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains eleven sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Syria during World War II. The information...

GLC09904

The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...

GLC09899.03

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated June 4, 1944. Mentions that he sees many ships leaving port and some part of him wants to go with them. On the other hand he is getting letters from friends...

GLC09611.329

[Group portrait of Japanese-American sailors and child]

One undated black-and-white photograph. Depicts a group of Japanese-American sailors posed with a small boy.

GLC09860.002

[Group portrait of naval officers, boy and citizen of Japanese-American descent]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of men and a young boy of Japanese-American descent. Two of the men pictured are in naval uniforms.

GLC09860.093

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1945. The clipping features three men in sailor's uniforms standing next to a bus talking to W.A.V.E.S inside. The caption reads, "The Early Bird Gets The...

GLC09611.397

[Photograph of Japanese-American sailors]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American sailors.

GLC09860.278

[Photograph of Japanese naval officers]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese naval officers.

GLC09860.484

[Photograph of Japanese-American navy captain]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American navy captain. The silhouette of the image is in the shape of a heart.

GLC09860.547

Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]

Collection of papers concerning the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard. This collection consists of 147 items. The main topics included in the collection are; the surrender of Japan and legal concerns of this surrender, Dever Spencer Byard's...

GLC09930

to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik

One letter from Carl Goeransson to Paul H. and Margaret Lobik dated August 18, 1944.

GLC09578.072.01

Engraving of Galfridus Walpole

One engraving of Gallopers Walpole February 1, 1802. Bust portrait of Walpole. Based on a painting by William Nelson Gardiner.

GLC08878.0694

Engraving of James Warren

One engraving of James Warren dated 1800. Bust portrait of Warren.

GLC08878.0730

Engraving of Pendleton G. Watmough

One engraving of Pendleton G. Watmough dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Watmough.

GLC08878.0742

Engraving of John Lorimer Worden

One engraving of John Lorimer Worden dated circa 1865. Half portrait of Woreden.

GLC08878.0970

Engraving of Charles Wilkes

One engraving of Charles Wilkes dated circa 1865. Half portrait of Wilkes.

GLC08878.1014

Engraving of Charles Wilkes

One engraving of Charles Wilkes dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Wilkes based on the photograph by Matthew Brady.

GLC08878.1015

Engraving of Charles Wilkes

One engraving of Charles Wilkes dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Wilkes.

GLC08878.1016

Engraving of Charles Wilkes

One engraving of Charles Wilkes dated 1864. Full seated portrait of Wilkes based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1017

[Collection of photographs related to Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1914-1962][Decimalized .01-.63]

Collection of photographs related to life and family of Franklin D. Roosevelt dated 1914-1962. Consists of 63 photographs that pertain to Roosevelt's political career as Aide to the Secretary of Navy, presidency and political campagins. In addition...

GLC09957

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Raymond Mostek to Margaret Lobik dated July 23, 1943.

GLC09578.029

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Raymond Mostek to Margaret Lobik dated September 4, 1943.

GLC09578.042

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Franklin Siggerman to Paul H. Lobik dated September 16, 1943. The address given is an A.P.O. for San Francisco but he indicated he is overseas.

GLC09578.043.01

[Franklin Siggerman in uniform]

One photograph sent by Franklin Siggerman to Paul H. Lobik dated September 16, 1943.

GLC09578.043.02

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Raymond Mostek to Margaret Lobik dated September 21, 1943.

GLC09578.044

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Raymond Mostek to Margaret Lobik dated October 22, 1943.

GLC09578.052

to Margaret Lobik

One postcard from Raymond Mostek to Margaret Lobik dated November 10, 1943. The front of the postcard features the Blue Room at the White House.

GLC09578.054

to Paul H. Lobik

One letter from Franklin Siggerman to Paul H. Lobik dated July, 1944. Letter is written on stationery that is printed to be folded and used as an envelope. Written aboard the U.S.S "Anthony".

GLC09578.071

Engraving of George Brydges Rodney

One engraving of George Brydges Rodney dated 1836. Half portrait of Rodney based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.1506

Engraving of Edward Hawke, Admiral

One engraving of Edward Hawke, Admiral dated 1836. Half portrait of Hawke based on the painting by Francis Coates.

GLC08878.1511

Engraving of Adam First Viscount Duncan

One engraving of Adam First Viscount Duncan dated 1836. Half portrait of Duncan based on the painting by John Hoppner.

GLC08878.1521

Engraving of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport

One engraving of Alexander Hood, Viscount Bridport dated 1836. Half portrait of Hood based on the painting by Lemuel Francis Abbott.

GLC08878.1552

Engraving of John Jervis, Earl of St. Vincent

One engraving of John Jervis, Earl of St. Vincent dated 1836. Half portrait of Jervis based on the painting by John Hoppner.

GLC08878.1553

Engraving of Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool

One engraving of Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool dated 1836. Half portrait of Jenkinson based on the painting by Thomas Lawrence.

GLC08878.1554

Engraving of Edward Pellew, Viscount Exmouth G.C.B.

One engraving of Edward Pellew, Viscount Exmouth G.C.B. dated 1836. Bust portrait of Pellew based on the painting by Thomas Lawrence.

GLC08878.1555

to Captain A. Harwood

On board USS Congress, Montevideo, Uruguay, re: on -board experiments with sponges and the ship's guns; attacking secession: "no country on earth can stand universal Suffrage and secession.... The idea, too, that with us, one owes a higher and holier...

GLC08302

The black hawk chronicle. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (June 22, 1863)]

Union newspaper with tongue-in-cheek war reports, mentioning Grant at Vicksburg and Naval Operations in the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

GLC08308

to James Jackson

Responds on Adams " behalf to Governor of Georgia re: federal and state efforts to protect Georgia from French naval attack. Concludes vulnerability of Savannah is so high that using "gallies manned with negroes for working them and with white men to...

GLC08347

Signed by 18 sailors.

Sailors" Oath of Allegiance on Commander Barry"s Frigate "United States".

GLC08352

to the Naval Officers Commanding the Fleet off Mobile

Regarding "Exchanges of salt and provisions between this post and Mobile."

GLC08370.02

to Gen. Benjamin Butler

"I am now determined to go ahead upon the forts at Mobile, I am only held by the Courts & Boards of examination but will never be in any better condition for the attack than at present, for they are taking away my officers every mail & I will soon be...

GLC08372

"Order of Battle and Plan of Attach, Port Royal"

Hand drawn ink sketch listing 17 ships and their positions, "Josiah Tattnall's Rebel squadron," the placement of Fort Beauregard and their 20 guns, the placement of Fort Walker and its 23 guns, and more.

GLC08382

[Collection of two items re: American prisoners of war] Decimalized

GLC08390

[Deposition of American sailor captured by the British off Nova Scotia in 1778]

GLC08390.01

[Prisoner Petition]

"The Petitioned Number of American Prisoners of War . . .," requesting exchange for British officers and seamen. Penned from Kinial Prison, signed by 10 American POW's.

GLC08390.02

to his sister

Written on board the U.S.S. Mohican, possibly near Wilmington, North Carolina. Discusses the Mohican's participation with Rear Admiral David Dixon Porter's North Atlantic Blockading Squadron at the close of the Battle of Fort Fisher (24 and 25...

GLC08470.02

Union Ticket

Union ticket for the 1864 presidential election. Lists Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. Lists electors for districts in California. Printed in orange. Printed on verso is an engraving of the ships, the Alabama...

GLC08498.01

[Appointment of John Chew as midshipman]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary Paul Hamilton and registered by Nathaniel Maxwell.

GLC00496.052

[Appointment of George D. LaRoche as sailing master]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary William Jones and registered by Nathaniel Maxwell.

GLC00496.053

[Appointment of John Crean as midshipman]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary William Jones and registered by Nathaniel Maxwell.

GLC00496.054

[Appointment of Branch W. Miller as midshipman]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary William Jones and registered by E.W. DuVal.

GLC00496.055

[Appointment of George Craft as sailing master]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary William Jones and registered by E.W. DuVal.

GLC00496.056

[Appointment of Joshua Potts as Navy Agent]

Countersigned by Secretary of Navy Paul Hamilton. Appoints Potts as Navy Agent for Wilmington, North Carolina. Includes Navy Department seal.

GLC00496.058

[Appointment of Robert S. Falconer to Surgeon's Mate in the U.S. Navy]

Countersigned by Secretary of Navy Smith Thompson. Registered by John H. Sherburne. Document says President Monroe has nominated, and the Senate has consented to, the appointment of Robert S. Falconer to Surgeon's's Mate in the U.S. Navy. Includes...

GLC00496.068

Authorization for transfer of funds

Authorizes the transfer "from the Appropriation for the Pay of Subsistence of the Marine Corps to the Appropriation for Clothing the Marine Corps, The sum of Ten Thousand Dollars." Permitted by virtue of the May 1, 1820 "Act further to amend the...

GLC00496.072

to unknown

Discusses General Andrew Jackson's New Orleans victory. Mentions a bank bill has been kept by President James Madison for 6 days without a decision. Reports the loss of the frigate U.S.S. President on January 15, 1815.

GLC00496.080

to Richard Varick

Written by General Schuyler as commander of Northern Department to Captain Varick as deputy muster master general of the Northern army. Schuyler says he only received Varick's letter on July 27, 1776 yesterday afternoon. If cannot get certain...

GLC00496.082

to Thomas Mumford

Written by Major General Parsons to Mumford, a Groton, Connecticut merchant. Says recent events are moving so fast that it they are the product of "a more prolific Brain than I find myself possesd of." Says while the nation is full of news he has...

GLC00496.075.01

to Thomas Mumford

Written by Giles Mumford as a soldier under Lieutenant Colonel Meigs to his father Thomas Mumford, a Groton, Connecticut merchant. References his father's letters from August 11, 1777 and August 13, 1777. Says he has not received his powder puff...

GLC00496.075.02

to Thomas Mumford

Written by General Parsons to Mumford, a Groton, Connecticut merchant. Thanks him for his letter on October 17, 1779. Thanks him for procuring a place for his son, but is against him going on the ship "Trumbull" with Captain Nicholson. Would rather...

GLC00496.075.06

to Thomas Mumford

Written by Parsons as a Major General in the Continental Army to Thomas Mumford, a merchant from Groton, Connecticut. Mumford was also the brother-in-law of Parsons's staff officer Silas Deane. Tells Mumford that he asked Mr. Lawrence (possibly John...

GLC00496.075.07

to Thomas Mumford

Written by Parsons as a Major General in Continental Army to Thomas Mumford, a merchant from Groton, Connecticut. Mumford was also the brother-in-law of Parsons's staff officer Silas Deane. Tells Mumford his son was waiting at home after having...

GLC00496.075.08

to Perkins Magra

Introduces Captain Don de Pinto, sent from the Marquis de Niza. Magra was Consul General at Tunis. Marquis de Niza headed a Portuguese squadron in the blockading of Valetta, Malta, 1798-1800.

GLC00496.077

to unknown

Letter of introduction for Prince Ruspoli, a Roman nobleman and Admiral of the fleets at Malta.

GLC00496.215

to John Branch

Letter of introduction of Mr. Groves of New York to Secretary of the Navy Branch. Written as Secretary of State.

GLC00496.241

[Endorsement securing naval commission]

Initial letter was written by Francis Taliaferro Brooke, a judge on the Virginia Supreme Court to Monroe as Secretary of State requesting a recommendation for a naval position for Dr. Benjamin D. Russel. Brooke said Russel's health was damaged...

GLC00496.195

[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]

In response to J.B. Blake's third party request for a naval position. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason.

GLC00496.130

to David Henshaw

Requests permission from Secretary of the Navy Henshaw to appoint Charles F. Cady a master's mate. Written on board the USS Poinsett.

GLC00496.084

to William North

Written by von Steuben in retirement after the Revolution to William North as a gentleman farmer in upstate New York. North was von Steuben's aide-de-camp from 1779-1783. Von Steuben invites North to live in New York City for the winter while his...

GLC00496.087

to John Young Mason

Co-signed by James H. Thomas, Frederick Stanton, and Hopkins L. Turney. Endorses Baird Scott Hopkins for a midshipman position.

GLC00496.180

[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]

In response to Henry Horn's third party request for a naval position for R. Manley. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason

GLC00496.169

to Stephen R. Bradley

John Quincy Adams explains his 1804 opposition to a bill supported by General Samuel Smith that would further protect U.S. sailors from British impressment. Refutes Smith's suggestion that Adams' position justifies British impressment. Argues that...

GLC00496.003

To Secretary of the Navy William Jones; Report of the Officers of the U.S. Frigate Constitution

Addressed to Secretary of the Navy William Jones. Written on board the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) in Boston Harbor. Evaluates the qualities and misgivings of the ship's officers and civilian crew during the War of 1812.

GLC00496.006

to William Jones

Written on board the homeward bound USS Constitution to Secretary of the Navy Jones regarding damages incurred during battle with the HMS Java as well as Bainbridge's own injuries. It was after this battle that the Constitution got the name "Old...

GLC00496.007

to Amos Binny

Discusses the questionable abilities of Joshua Humphreys, designer of the frigates Constitution and United States, and the shortcomings of these ships. It was on the USS Constitution that Bainbridge defeated the HMS Java and returned victorious to...

GLC00496.008

Extracts from Commodore William Bainbridge's Journal

Transcribed journal entry written aboard the USS Constitution (later transcribed, not in Bainbridge's hand) recounting the ship's battle with HMS Java off the coast of Brazil. The account is recorded as the fighting occurs. Includes a casualty and...

GLC00496.009

to Committee of Correspondence of the County of Berks

Also signed by Joseph Reed, John Cadwalader, Thomas Mifflin, Jonathan B. Smith, John Benezet, James Mease, John Nixon, and Samuel Meredith. Circular to the committees of Pennsylvania encouraging the formation of military associations in each county...

GLC00496.022

to John Rodgers

Commodore Bainbridge, imprisoned after his ship went aground on the Tunisian Coast on 29 December 1803, writes to Rogers, Commodore of the Mediterranean Squadron. States that he and other prisoners "feel confident that no exertions will be wanting...

GLC02352

to David Connor

Written aboard the U.S.S. Mississippi, Perry discusses visiting Captain George E. Lambert of HMS Endymion regarding two prisoners who were taken aboard the Palsot for attempting to reconnoiter the enemies' powder magazine and brought to Vera Cruz....

GLC02354

to Henry Walke

Commands, "The troops composing the expedition now in transit at this point will sail at 6 o'clock a.m. the gun boats [?] in advance. They will be followed by the 1st Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. McClernand. The 1st Brigade will consist of all...

GLC02376

[Trial notes in a case involving nonpayment of an indemnity for a ship seized by the French]

Written by Alexander Hamilton as counsel to the ship master, answering the underwriter's attempt to avoid payment. An armed American ship carrying unspecified contraband was seized by the French, and the ship's Master attempted to take back the...

GLC02377

to Edward Carrington

Marked "copy." Writes to Colonel Edward Carrington regarding movement of military stores to Richmond or Westham, Virginia. Advises that "Westham is a very unsafe place & Richmond much worse. An Easterly wind is a fair wind for the Enemy's shipping...

GLC02437.01325

to Henry Knox

Discusses problems related to the transportation of military stores from Yorktown to Westham or Richmond, Virginia. Comments that he and his associates are bound in their ability to carry out orders because the state government of Virginia refuses...

GLC02437.01330

to unknown

Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.

GLC02287

[Certificate for distribution of naval prize money]

Signed as a captain in the navy. Blank document certifying that the bearer, aboard a ship under Barry's command, is entitled to a portion of the prize-money (from ships seized). Penciled in notes indicate the document's connection to the navy and...

GLC02297.07

to Henry Dearborn

Lists the estimated costs of constructing the first steam-powered U.S. naval vessel. Fulton estimates that $25,000 will be required for three months, with the amount decreasing after that. Costs include materials, wages, and a monthly payment to the...

GLC02302

The Defenders of Our Union.

Lithograph print with touches of white gouache added by hand. Five ovals in which there are portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Andrew Johnson, Naval officers David Porter, David G. Farragut (spelled Faragut), John A. B. Dahlgren...

GLC02434

A Traitor's Peace

Broadside signed "A Democratic Workingman." Expresses anger at politicians calling for peace and "the Union as it was." Criticizes Southern peace terms from the "Richmond Enquirer" : including recognition of the Confederacy, withdraw of Union forces...

GLC02389

[General Bragg discusses military matters in the Pensacola area]

Bragg (Confederate) states "Our truce remains in force, 'They are not to reinforce, We are not to attack.' It is being carried out by both parties so far. All kinds of supplies ... were being furnished the enemy when I got here. I have stopped...

GLC02409

[General orders pertaining to the deaths of Thomas Gilmer and Beverly Kennon]

Perry signs as Commander of Naval Forces on the West Coast of Africa. Transmits a copy of two general orders issued following the death of Thomas W. Gilmer, late Secretary of the Navy. Transmits the orders to commanding officers of vessels attached...

GLC02430

to General Kingsley

Communicates orders from General George Washington to expeditiously load all the stores that are being transported to Head Of Elk, Maryland onto vessels. Anything that cannot fit should be loaded onto French ships. The ordnance being transported...

GLC02437.01279

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that this letter will be delivered by a Lieutenant Ford, who will also deliver ordnance and information about available ships. Describes his activities fulfilling Knox's orders to obtain ordnance and shipping vessels. Mentions using shot...

GLC02437.01183

to Henry Knox

Assures Knox that he will not publish his correspondence and asks him to write often about the operation in Virginia. Reports that the British "suffered much more severely in the Action off Cape Henry than you seem to have expected," referring to...

GLC02437.01205

to Henry Knox Craig

McClellan writes to Craig, a brevet general who previously served as chief of ordnance. Discusses the appointment of Hunt's son to Annapolis Naval Academy. Asks if he should write to Admiral David Dixon Porter or Ulysses S. Grant to secure the...

GLC02382.063

to John Cullen Bryant

Replying to a letter from Bryant, received the day before, George Dewey comments, "I have to say that I do not consider the picture you send a good one. What I regard as the best obtainable photograph of myself..shows me in white uniform, with cap."...

GLC00273.03