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to Henry Clinton

Spy's report, titled, "Copy of a letter from a Gentleman in Phila. to Capt. Beckwith." The report points out that he might not be able to gain information about General George Washington's Army. Notes that Washington's correspondence with Congress...

GLC05223

[Navy signals]

Partially printed document. Mentions pendants, flags, color, location, and signification of signal. A separate section indicates night signals. Regiment numbers hand written.

GLC05219

[Affidavit on the Battle of Lake Erie]

Also signed by Holmes Weaver. Deposition describing the naval actions at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, focusing on Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and Captain Jesse D. Elliot. Claims that on the 10th of September, 1813, Elliot "did...

GLC05225.01

[Affidavit on the Battle of Lake Erie]

Deposition describing the naval actions on 10 September 1813 at the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, focusing on Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and Captain Jesse D. Elliot. Claims that Elliot "did not do his duty in the action on that...

GLC05225.02

to William H. Harrison

Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.

GLC05264.02

to unknown

To an unknown recipient (name is illegible), apparently a journalist. Wants the recipient to reply to the enclosed letter (not included) and tell his friends that he has no manual to spare. Says to tell that "You can say that I will furnish you with...

GLC05294

to Thomas Chilton

A very long letter to Chilton, a Kentucky congressman, in which Harrison recounts his experiences in the wars in the Northwest Territory. Voices his support for Chilton's proposal to extend the pension laws to veterans of the Indian Wars in the...

GLC05300

to Robert Livingston re: Governor Tolvin's voyage to Jamaica

Riggs writes of the first ship come to New York after such a long period of inactivity, a ship carrying twenty eight passengers from England and France. He also describes a fleet of twenty-eight ships carrying two thousand men to accompany Governor...

GLC03107.00623

[Roosevelt and his cabinet]

Pictured sitting at a board table. Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, President; John N. Gardner, Vice President; Homer Cummings, Attorney General; James A. Farley , Postmaster General; Cordell Hull, Secretary of State; Henry H. Woodring, Secretary of...

GLC03259

to Dirck Romeyn

Varick says his he spent all of the previous night on "public letters" which now occupy all his time, and must be brief. He says Luzerne stopped with them on his way to meet Rochambeau, Ternay, and Lafayette. This would be the Frenchmen's first...

GLC03265

Collateral letters sent to Francis P. Blair [Decimalized .27.01- .27.11]

GLC03209.27

to the commander of the USS Antona

Written aboard USS "Richmond." Order signed by Captain Jenkins as the commander of the 1st Division of the Western Gulf Squadron to the commander of the USS "Antona." Says all commanders under Rear Admiral Farragut and Commodore James Palmer must...

GLC03213

to John Sullivan

Expresses surprise at the news that "Count D'Estaing has abandoned us in the present Enterprise." At Sullivan's request gives his opinion on the situation, saying he feels the siege of Newport is not worth continuing without the French fleet, since...

GLC03232

to unknown

Reports that his son left the recipient's horse at Daggets instead of at Sanfords in Bristol, where William Ellery had promised to deliver it in his last letter as his part in the "Newport Expedition." Comments on General John Sullivan and the...

GLC03236

to Charles Lee

Also addressed to Lieutenant Seixas (possibly Abraham Mendez Seixas). Colonel McIntosh, commander of American forces in Georgia, replies to a letter from General Lee, Southern Department Commander. Mentions Colonel Samuel Elbert, also active in...

GLC03255

to George Mason Jr.

Discusses George Jr.'s brothers' roles in the war. Says the Americans under Nathaniel Greene are fighting bravely, but are overmatched by the British, who seem intent on taking Virginia. Cornwallis and his men have just arrived in Virginia to support...

GLC03256

to Stephen Moylan

Written by General Washington to Colonel Moylan as commander of the First Pennsylvania dragoons. References Moylan's letter of 21 July 1777. Encloses a letter he asks Moylan to forward to General David Forman (known by the nickname of " Black David"...

GLC03353

to his cousin

Asks for help advertising for information regarding Lieutenant John H. Maury, captured below Vicksburg 27 January 1863. Maury was in England, possibly outfitting the raider CSS Savannah. John Herndon Maury, son of Matthew F. Maury, disappeared 27...

GLC03350

to Hamet Karamanli

Eaton, United States Naval Agent to the Barbary States, informs Hamet Karamanli, deposed Bashaw of Tripoli, that the United States officially supports Eaton's previous promise of assistance to reinstate Hamet to the throne. Declares that "America is...

GLC03367

to John Chandler

Serving as Commander of the Boston Navy Yard, Hull recommends Henry Knox Thatcher, son of Judge Thatcher (possibly Maine Supreme Court Judge George Thatcher) for the position of midshipman to Maine Senator Chandler. States that he has forwarded...

GLC03368

Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb...

GLC03379

to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple, a Declaration of Independence signer, to Langdon agent for Continental prizes and superintendent of the construction of several ships of war. Langdon had resigned his Congressional seat in...

GLC03269

to unknown

Mentions that business and ill health have kept him from writing. Congratulates him on the arrival of the French fleet and the minister. Informs that the fleet has gone to Rhode Island. Addressed to "Dear General." Washington is suggested as a...

GLC03302

to John Y. Mason re: opinions on the annexation of Texas, US claim to Oregon

Written to Mason, Secretary of the Navy. Also requests an appointment for John Adams (no relation to JQ Adams) to midshipman.

GLC03318

to William Livingston

States he had already received the intelligence Livingston sent to him. Not aware if the fleet brought with it either troops or Henry Clinton. Notes "The Enemy remain in the same position upon the point." Signed as Commander in Chief of American...

GLC03343

His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

GLC03284

[Royal order to expedite the outfitting of the Castle Finship, which is to accompany the Dyamond to New York].

Countersigned by Secretary of the Admiralty Board Samuel Pepys.

GLC03306

to Virginia Farragut

Written aboard the USS Hartford. Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to his wife Virginia in Hastings on the Hudson, New York. Signed by Farragut as well as initialled after a postscript. Says he wanted to let her know he was well. Remarks that he gave...

GLC03309

General Order No. 12

Written aboard the USS Hartford. Rear Admiral Farragut, as commander of the Western Gulf Blockade Squadron, sends thanks to the crews under his command for their conduct during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place on 5 August 1864. Remarks...

GLC03310

to James Birdseye McPherson

Written near Vicksburg from Headquarters, Department of the Tennessee. General Grant informs McPherson, Commander of the 17th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, that Lagow (possibly Colonel Clark B. Lagow) "has just returned and called my attention to...

GLC03311

Pontoon bridge across James River

A print of a photograph of boats in a river. Over a dozen boats can be seen. The titular pontoon bridge can be seen stretching across the horizon. Penciled below the image is: "Pontoon bridge across the James River over which the army of the Potomac...

GLC05111.01.0076

[Monitor Sangus, gunboat Saginaw in deep James River, VA]

One photograph of a gunboat known as the Monitor Sangus dated 1864. Taken by Egbert Guy Fowx. The title is taken from the inscription on the recto. The image shows "Saginaw," a Federal steamer, and "Sangus," a monitor [ironclad], on the James River...

GLC05111.01.0077

Scene in front of Vicksburg

A print of a photograph showing the Mississippi River as seen from the town of Vickburg, MS. Title from inscription on recto: "Scene in front of Vicksburg. "Desota" [De Soto] under water. 7 feet. Iron clads & tin clads in the Mississippi 1865."...

GLC05111.01.0087

[Ironclad USS Louisville outside Vicksburg]

A print of a photograph of the USS Louisville, a City-class ironclad gunboat laid down in September of 1861. Many sailors and/or officers can be see standing on the deck, the Louisville had a crew of 251. Inscription on recto: "Louisville iron clad...

GLC05111.01.0094

to William Jarvis

Secretary of State Madison discusses the "outrage on the frigate Chesapeake" and America's political response to it. Also comments on a good agricultural growing season and the shipment and order of various goods. Jarvis was the United States...

GLC05101

to Captain Aulich

Acts as a referral for the son of Captain Angus, a youth aboard the U.S.S. Potomac, to which Aulich was captain. Criticizes Great Britain for its predatory practices in the Oregon Territory. In his postscript, Cooper requests information on Old...

GLC05083

General Order. No. 14

Written to Lieutenant Comdt. H.J. Hartstone. Orders to collect maritime information to improve charts of the Mexican coast.

GLC05109

Flagship U.S.S. Hartford in Mobile Bay, November 10, 1864.

A print of a photograph of the U.S.S. Hartford. Graphite inscription on recto: "U. S. S. S. [sic] Hartford. 1864. Mobile Bay." Cancelled, red five cent "playing card" stamp on verso. Three mast sailing vessel that also has a steam stack in the...

GLC05111.01.0233

Admiral Farragut and Captain Drayton on deck of U.S. frigate Hartford

A print of a photograph of Admiral David G. Farragut and Captain Percival Drayton on the deck of the USS Hartford (1858). Farragut leans against the wheel, while the ship's commander, Captain Drayton stands to the left of him. The Hartford served as...

GLC05111.01.0234

Fort Monroe, Virginia. Gunboat SANTIAGO DE CUBA off Fort Monroe

A print of a photograph of the USS Santiago de Cuba, a wooden, brigantine-rigged, side wheel steamer built in 1861 at Brooklyn, N.Y., was purchased by the Navy on 6 September 1861 at New York City; and was commissioned at the New York Navy Yard on...

GLC05111.01.0188

[Hampton Roads, Va. Rear Admiral David D. Porter and staff aboard his flagship, U.S.S. Malvern]

A print of a photograph of Rear Admiral David D. Porter and his staff aboard the U.S.S. Malvern. Porter stands center with arm crossed over chest. Porter was the second officer to be promoted to 'full' admiral in the United States Navy (in 1870). At...

GLC05111.01.0208

[Sassacus-class gunboat]

A print of a photograph taken of a US Navy riverine patrol boat during the Civil War. It is a steam double-ended sidewheel gunboat of what is popularly referred to as the "Sassacus"-class. Built for patroling rivers, many were deployed to Virginia...

GLC05111.01.0043

[Oval portrait of Admiral Andrew Hull Foote in dress uniform]

One undated photograph of Admiral Andrew Hull Foote. Foote is wearing a dress uniform including epaulettes and sword.

GLC05111.01.0050

Practice Ship Constellation

One undated photograph entitled, "Practice Ship Constellation," printed by Bachrach & Chase. Image is of the U.S.S. Constellation which was the last Civil War vessel afloat, that launched August 26, 1854 and was the last all-sail warship built by the...

GLC05111.01.0028

Gun Deck of "Santee"

One undated photograph entitled, "Gun Deck of 'Santee'" printed by Bachrach & Chase. Image is of a sailor working on his knees on the gun deck of the USS Santee.

GLC05111.01.0029

[Spar deck of the U.S.S. Santee]

One undated photograph entitled, "Spardeck 'Santee,'" printed by Bachrach & Chase. Photograph was taken on upper deck and includes canons and the ship's wheel. Three sailors visible in the middle of the deck.

GLC05111.01.0030

Admiral Farragut [split stereocard]

Image of Admiral Farragut seated and looking to his right. Inscription beneath image: "Admiral Farragut."

GLC05111.01.1221

[Admiral Farragut] [split stereocard]

Image of Admiral Farragut seated and looking to his right. Inscription on verso: "Farragut," and "1861--Photographic History--1865 . . . ."

GLC05111.01.1222

[Admiral Farragut] [split stereocard]

Image of Admiral Farragut seated and looking to his right. Numeric notation on verso: "#5292," and "16."

GLC05111.01.1223