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[Collection of Laurens W. Wolcott] [Decimalized .01- .38]

Wolcott served as Lieutenant in the 52nd Illinois Infantry, D Company. He served with General Sherman on his march to the sea & in the Battle of Atlanta. The collection includes a General Order with battle map on verso, a coat of arms, an...

GLC00653.11

[Map of Button Gwinnett's estate]

Hand sketched map of Gwinnett's estate in Georgia of 1450 acres showing the bordering properties. Mentions neighboring properties of James Spalding and Mary Maxwell. Circa date from typed label originally accompanying the document upon acquisition.

GLC00658.02

to Mary Kell

John McIntosh Kell writes to his sister while suspended from duty and awaiting Court Martial aboard the Albany. He describes surrounding islands of Santo Domingo and Navarro with stories of landscape and native islanders. He arrives at Aux Cayes...

GLC00684.02

to John McIntosh Kell

Francis L. Galt writes to congratulate Kell on his daughter's marriage and to request help in finding his own son a job in business. He mentions "the Charleston Reunion last spring" and a circular he has received from one of the men who attended, who...

GLC00684.20

to Elvira Winegar

The blockade was run last night. There were 400 of them. They are 20 miles from Vicksburg. Includes map of their camping grounds. The date is possibly April 28, 1863.

GLC01014.069

to his sister Martha [Spohn]

Discusses the weather, particularly the muddy conditions. He states that the local rock is limestone and that the mud makes good mortar for building chimneys. Wheeler expects that they will stay in Nashville for some time, possibly through the...

GLC07460.056

to "Dear Sir" re: Virginia's warm springs and his health

GLC07695

to Sir John Sinclair

Written by President Washington to Sinclair the Scottish politician and writer on finance and agriculture. Describes the natural characteristics of various sections of the country, their chief resources, climates, interests and activities, relative...

GLC08095

to Horatio L. Wait

He has received Wait's letter that expresses opposition to the legislation which will permit the use of Hetch Valley as a part of San Francisco's water supply system.

GLC08284.054

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...

GLC09006.12

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

A letter to Senator Bruce who was a member of the Education and Labor committee, from Dr. Tachmyrtis in regards to a positing on the Woodruff Scientific Expedition.

GLC09400.015

4 postcards of landmarks in Washington State

four postcards that include Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Helens, Columbia River and the Grand Coulee Dam

GLC09414.1606

Papers of George May Powell [decimalized]

The George May Powell collection contains personal and family correspondence. Also included are business papers relating to his Thirteenth Amendment anti-slavery photograph, his inventions, and his publications; a diary, letters, and essays...

GLC00687

to Professor Owen

J.A. S. Grant sends a fossil of an ivory tusk and the body of a vertebra via George May Powell, who also bears an interesting specimen from the Pyramid Plateau. He recommends Powell.

GLC00687.079

to George May Powell

A. L. Rawson asks George May Powell about the agreement with the Oriental Topographical Corps concerning the copyright of engravings for the Bible Handbook and author's royalties. The back of the letter contains notes for a reply. On the back is a...

GLC00687.086

to Hon. F. T. Frelinghuysen

He highly recommends a lecture given by George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps.

GLC00687.122

to George May Powell

Butler & Fleetwood Publishers and Booksellers are very impressed with the maps and books of the Bible lands, but because of a previous deal with another publication, they are not in a position to sell George May Powell's. He would like to pay a visit...

GLC00687.123

to George May Powell

Letter is on Oriental Topographical Corps. letterhead. In the letter, A. L. Rawson suggests an agreement for royalties on publication of his Bible Hand Book, with suggestions for future contracts.

GLC00687.124

[Memorandum of an Agreement]

A contract between George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps and Melancthon M. Hurd and Albert G. Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers, to publish Rawson's Bible Hand Book. GMP will provide illustrations at his cost and will retain...

GLC00687.128

to D. Andrew of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church

They agree to engage George May Powell for a lecture. The contract includes a photograph, a map, and royalties from ticket sales.

GLC00687.141

The Timber Supply

The danger of over consumption of timber is serious. States east of Ohio generally have denuded forests. The west and northwest up to the Rocky Mountains are "all chiefly prairie and an almost treeless territory," depending on the east for wood...

GLC00687.162

to George May Powell

He describes Fort Meade and Florida as a comfortable subtropical climate, with orange crops and roses.

GLC00687.166

Hadrosaurus

This paleontological treatise looks at a significant Revolutionary War location where Count Donop led the Hessians. This area has a rich Native American history with many artifacts including the Hadrosaurus. He also examines local fossils.

GLC00687.197

[Pencil illustration depicting the area near Nashville, Tennessee]

Autograph map depicts roads, rivers, fortifications and estimated troop numbers and locations near Nashville. Tower, chief engineer of Union defenses at Nashville, possibly transmitted this map with a letter (refer to GLC00849.01) to William P...

GLC00849.02

Battles before Nashville December 15 & 16, 1864 between U. S. Army commanded by Major Gen'l G. H. Thomas and Rebel Forces under Gen'l Hood

Autograph (lithograph) map entitled "Battles before Nashville 15 & 16 December 1864 between U. S. Army commanded by Major Gen'l G. H. Thomas and Rebel Forces under Gen'l Hood." Tower, chief engineer of Union defenses at Nashville, possibly...

GLC00849.03