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to Father
July 1, 1861
Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.133
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
3 December 1918
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland...
GLC07810.019
22 September 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother...
GLC07810.030
February 25, 1919
Writes to his mother about his upcoming trip to Paris. Thinks Harold's company is near by and requests his address. Describes the local flora and fauna in a note to his father. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.047
to Nait
17 September 1867
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
He describes an eclipse. He is hesitating about going to Spain because the country is a bit unsettled. He met an old friend who will tutor him in French. He expects to speak it tolerably well within four months.
GLC08284.072
to Mother
8 July 1862
He has enclosed two currant leaves. He describes different flowers and his wife and baby's attitude toward them.
GLC08284.120
to Norman R. Dewey
15 December 1868
Dewey, Squire P., fl. 1859-1879
He didn't realize the holidays were so close because his mind was on the recent earthquake. He had intended to go to the south of Italy or France but ended up staying there
GLC02161.164
to her sister
1852-1902
Olivia, ?
Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall
GLC02161.178
to his friend Bennett
2 December 1861
Blackman, Francis G., fl. 1861-1865
"...plenty of cotton here and sweet potatoes, peanuts, oringes, rice, Niggers, rattlesnakes coper heads glass snake mocins and another cind about 18 feet long...alligators..." "...the Rebel's boats fired 2 or 3 round and run up the creek...Rebels...
GLC02159.02
Order of march to Trenton
25 December 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Orders for surprise attack on British forces at Trenton. On Christmas morning Washington made his famous crossing of the Delaware, and prepared for a surprise attack on Trenton. These orders lay out the various roles of the different sections of...
GLC02437.00495
to Charles Knowles
30 December 1776
Orders Knowles to Philadelphia to get "accounts of the Regmt from General Mifflins [store] & the Quarter master Generals whilst under the direction of Colo Moylan," and then return quickly to Knox. Written four days after the American victory at...
GLC02437.00498
[Battle plan for the siege of Boston Harbor]
circa 1775-1776
Mapped battle plan for an American siege of Boston Harbor. Shows boats and some major geographic markers. For written plans see GLC02437.00231.
GLC02437.00232
A Plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia
1777
Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836
Surveyed by N. Scull and G. Heap, engraved by William Faden. Includes military information relative to the American Revolution. Also has an inset image of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
GLC02118
to William Clark [draft]
1827/08/28
Graham, Richard, 1786-1858
Communicates news from John Campbell, a sub-Indian agent at the James Fork of the White River in Missouri, that the party of Delaware Indians led by Chief William Anderson oppose removal to Kansas and "have overruled Catchum's band." Reports...
GLC02146.07
Report the subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries...
1791
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Printed by Francis Childs and John Swain. Folio. A-G2 ($1 signed). Full title: "Report of The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries, Made Conformably to an Order of The House of Representatives...." The House issue of...
GLC02123
How the War Commenced, and How Near it is Ended
1 October 1864
National Union Executive Committee
Published by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York. Issued during the reelection campaign of Lincoln. Heavily criticizes the rhetoric of the Confederate States and the Chicago Convention. Contains a map (12.7 x 28.6) and...
GLC02133
Gettysburg. Repulse of Longstreet's Assault
1876
Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
Wide panoramic view at the moment of the repulse of Longstreet's (actually Pickett's) charge at the Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863. Large black and white steel engraving (papier colle) based on the larger painting by James Walker and painted...
GLC02131.02
to Sarah Wood
16 April 1864
Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865
Written from Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Was sent to Nashville to retrieve a horse, but there are many cavalrymen waiting for horses. Compares the cold weather to Ohio winters. Describes the terrain of East Tennessee, the abundance of fruits...
GLC02176.14
to Sarah Wood and Lydia Jane Wood
October 27, 1864
Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife and daughter. Talks of reuniting with a friend from home named Dempsy. Speculates his regiment will move on to Atlanta. Is too ill to ride, so in free time will have another likeness taken with money...
GLC02176.22
1861-1865
Map of an unnamed town, with various houses identified.
GLC02176.42
31 October 1864
Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife. Is unsure where he will be sent next. Talks of an acquaintance who went home on furlough for being very ill. Compares weather at home to Tennessee. Compares the winter--without snow--to seasons at home...
GLC02176.23
8 April 1865
Written from Mt. Olive, North Carolina to his wife. Describes again the differences in climate between Ohio and North Carolina. Comments on the state of the Confederate cause, saying "Old Lee has got out of Richmond and a going round like a roaring...
GLC02176.26
Genealogical notes on small lined sheets.
GLC02176.43
to Unknown
1865
Scarborough, William H., fl. 1862-1865
He briefly describes Kentucky, noting the crops and the scenery.
GLC02173.46
[Map of Charleston, South Carolina]
3 August 1781
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Manuscript map of Charleston, South Carolina showing the coastline, various rivers and geographic features, certain structures and county names. Date and creator inferred, based on the presumption that this map accompanies GLC02437.01112.
GLC02437.01113
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