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to David Erskine

Clerical copy of a letter written by Madison to Erskine, the British minister plenipotentiary. The letter was sent to James Monroe, the American minister plenipotentiary, along with GLC01096.01. Secretary of State Madison criticizes tactfully and at...

GLC01096.02

to sister Kate

Letter is entitled "My Christmas gift to Kate". Describes his walk down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Christmas shopping season. Visits the navy yard and barracks with his friend Russ and remarks that Uncle Sam does not consider Christmas a...

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to sister Ella

States that there is a growing number of disunionists in the city: "the disease is evidently beyond the control of mortal man." Fears that Washington City will be stormed if Virginia and Maryland secede. Reports that the ship "The Brooklyn" has...

GLC02016.003

to his aunt

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). He writes that a battle is currently raging in New Bern and the Rebels are at an advantage. The rebels, advancing during the previous night from Kinston, opened fire on the Union soldiers...

GLC02016.047

Every Day Life of A. Lincoln Volume 1

One book entitled Every Day Life of A. Lincoln by F.F. Browne published 1913. Tis book is a extra illustrated & extended edition. Each document has been inlaid on Whatman paper.

GLC10006.01

Every Day Life of A. Lincoln Volume 2

One book entitled Every Day Life of A. Lincoln by F.F. Browne published 1913. Tis book is a extra illustrated & extended edition. Each document has been inlaid on Whatman paper.

GLC10006.02

Every Day Life of A. Lincoln Volume 3

One book entitled Every Day Life of A. Lincoln by F.F. Browne published 1913. Tis book is a extra illustrated & extended edition. Each document has been inlaid on Whatman paper.

GLC10006.03

Every Day Life of A. Lincoln Volume 4

One book entitled Every Day Life of A. Lincoln by F.F. Browne published 1913. Tis book is a extra illustrated & extended edition. Each document has been inlaid on Whatman paper.

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[ship's log] vol 1

The HMS Antelope, on anti-slavery duty off the West African coast. Two ship's logs,"From 3rd Dec 1856 till 20th March 1859, Commanded by Lieutenant John Wm. Pike, Kept by Geo. E. G. Jackson, Master's Asst." Text and hand-drawn pencil sketches...

GLC09275.01

[ship's log] vol 2

The HMS Antelope, on anti-slavery duty off the West African coast. Two ship's logs,"From 3rd Dec 1856 till 20th March 1859, Commanded by Lieutenant John Wm. Pike, Kept by Geo. E. G. Jackson, Master's Asst." Text and hand-drawn pencil sketches...

GLC09275.02

Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854... vol 1

Title continues: "Under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the Unites States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his...

GLC04720.02.01

Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854... vol 2

Title continues: "Under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the Unites States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his...

GLC04720.02.02

Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854... vol 3

Title continues: "Under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the Unites States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his...

GLC04720.02.03

[Col. Mary A. Hallaren takes oath]

One photograph dated June 12, 1948. Features Mary A. Hallaren after taking the oath of office as the first female officer in the regular Army. She is posing shaking hands with the leaders of the other branches of the Women's Armed Forces, Col...

GLC10144

[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]

Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.

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Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents...

GLC10047.03

Standing Operating Procedure

One document entitled Standing Operating Procedure dated September 26, 1944. Regarding the standard procedures of the 344th Harbor Craft Company.

GLC10047.03.016

Special Orders Number 315

One document entitled Special Orders Number 315 dated December 11, 1944. Regarding eighteen men who are traveling in connection to port activities. Annotation in pencil on the upper left corner reading Lt Kelpe Tec 5 Bradley."

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Special Orders Number 315

One document entitled Special Orders Number 315 dated December 11, 1944. Regarding eighteen men who are traveling in connection to port activities.

GLC10047.03.018.02

Report on Canal Voyage to Maastricht

One document entitled Report on Canal Voyage to Maastricht dated February 7, 1945. Details the 344th Harbor Craft Company's mission to Maastricht to tow two captured barges back to base.

GLC10047.03.028.01

Trip to Maastricht, Belgium Captured German Coal Barges

One document entitled Trip to Maastricht, Belgium Captured German Coal Barges dated circa February 7, 1945. Lists crew involved in mission and their tasks during the mission. Also, details the mission events.

GLC10047.03.028.02

[Dock Pass]

One Dock pass for the port of Antwerp for Dexter E. Kelpe dated June 30, 1945.

GLC10047.03.047

Navy, Look Ahead

One navy recruitment document circa 1942-1945. Features an aircraft carrier and a sailor looking through binoculars.

GLC10047.03.305

Menu

One menu for a restaurant circa 1942-1945. Features five pages of tipped in specials and two pages of standard fare.

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to James Kirke Paulding

One letter from Daniel Dewey Barnard to James Kirke Paulding dated April 14, 1840. Regarding an application for a promotion for midshipman for John B. Frisly.

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to Mother

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to Mrs. S.W.K. Brown

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[Letter fragment]

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to Mother

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to W.T.K. Brown

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to Mother

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to Mother

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The Army and Navy Union Journal [Vol. VII, No. 7 (May 1902)]

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Letters from Peking

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[Fragment of stamps]

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to Mother

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to Walter T. Kendall Brown

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to Walter T. Kendall Brown

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to Walter T. Kendall Brown

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to Colonel Frederick May Wise

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to Colonel Frederick May Wise

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to Walter T. Kendall Brown

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[Newspaper clipping about Lady Poynter and Command T. W. Ryan]

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The Story of Tientsin

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to Walter T. Kendall Brown

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"The Taking of Shanhaikuan"

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The Relief of Peking

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The Siege of Tientsin

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The Relief of Peking Force

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The American Trading Co., Shanghai

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