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Great Peace Jubilee, Boston, June 1869

John P. Soule, Boston, publisher. Caption on front: "Coliseum, Interior View" View of orchestra from the crowd.

GLC05137.267

Fort Sumter Celebration

A huge crowd at the flag raising celebration. With tax stamp.

GLC05137.080

Interior of Sumter 1865, New Flag Staff

G. L. G. Cook, Charleston, S. C. Preparations for the flag raising ceremony.

GLC05137.090

Residence of Lieut. Gen. Grant

R. Newell, Philadelphia. Handwritten identification on verso: "Residence of Lieut. Gen. Grant As it appeared April 15th - 1865" Building in the city decorated with patriotic bunting.

GLC05137.161

New York daily tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 5950 (May 19, 1860)]

Discusses the nomination of Abraham Lincoln as President by the Republican National Convention, which convened May 1860 in Chicago, Illinois. Reports on the reaction of citizens in New York City to the announcement of Lincoln's nomination, including...

GLC03127

[American Revolution orderly book of the 2nd New York with garrison orders for Fort Schuyler]

Orderly book with orders issued by Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius Van Dyke and Major John Graham, some signed and in their hand. Notable orders relate to a Fourth of July celebration and General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga. Many others concern...

GLC03158

Political observatory. [Vol. 1 no. 36 (July 21, 1804)]

Front page prints acts approved by President Thomas Jefferson, also endorsed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Macon and pro tempore President of the Senate Jesse Franklin. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron...

GLC03125

Proclamation for day of Thanksgiving and prayer

Setting aside the nineteenth of February as a day of "Public Thanksgiving and Prayer." Compare to other Thanksgiving broadsides: Adams, GLC00270 and GLC01947.

GLC04862

to George Washington

Expresses frustration with contradictory accounts from New York. Updates Washington on the movements of the British fleet and states that Benedict Arnold boarded one of the vessels. Reports that he does not know if they have sailed yet. Gives...

GLC04863

to Daniel Perkins

Hancock writes to Reverend Perkins, his step-father. Hancock has not yet received communication from Perkins, and writes to let his family know that he is well. Hancock discusses the death of King George II and the impending coronation of George III.

GLC04908

An address delivered before the citizens of Worcester.

Discusses the consequences of dissolution of the Union in the immediate aftermath of the Nullification crisis. Written during the Nullification crisis. "I know, indeed, that the dissolution of the Union would be the source of incalculable injury to...

GLC04972

to Ann Emily Rush Cuthbert

Also written on by Cuthbert, Rush's eldest daughter. He writes, "permit me my dear child to remind you of the promises you made me the evening before we parted. I shall not be happy till I hear of your having fulfilled them. I send you herewith a...

GLC04998.02

Sherman at Savannah, Ga.

Lithograph of original painting by Lieutenant Colonel Otto Botticher. Published by John C. Buttre at No. 48 Franklin Street in New York. Printed by the Major & Knapp, Eng. Mfg & Lith. Co. at 449 Broadway in New York. Depicts line of Union officers on...

GLC03532

to Thomas Hancock

Hancock writes to his uncle. He mentions people he has met in London, as well as the death of Admiral Edward Boscawen before they had a chance to meet. He asks to be allowed to stay to see the coronation of George III. Hancock reports a rumor that...

GLC03637

to Emily Corbin [Incomplete]

Lists some of the men and their injuries, all of which came from the 1st Regiment, Light Artillery, N. Y. S. Volunteers (Pettit's Battery). Also lists supplies lost, repairs made, patching up a Lieutenant Sheldon, and being left there "in care of...

GLC03685

[Revolutionary War orderly book]

For New York garrison located at West Point, New Windsor, Peekskill, Dobbs Ferry and Philipsburg Manor. Contains orders from Washington, describes Cornwallis's defeat and surrender at Yorktown (although this garrison remained on the Hudson), news of...

GLC05969

to Stephen Twining re: election tied between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

Date obscured but docketed 1801. Writes with his wishes for a Happy New Year and "entrance upon the nineteenth Century." Adds that "[t]he votes are even between Jefferson and Burr. [.... ] Never were men more seriously alarmed than our republican...

GLC05754.02

[Authority to affix the seal to a proclamation for the celebration of George Washington's birthday]

Partially printed order directing Secretary of State William H. Seward to affix the seal to a proclamation recommending the celebration of Washington's birthday. On February 19, 1862 Lincoln issued an official proclamation recommending that the...

GLC06038

Engraving of Clement C. Moore.

Adhered to scapbook mount. Also adhered to mount is a clipping of the poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" as well as a short clipping of a Clarence Cook comment.

GLC02453.50

to Colonel (Fellows)

He asks him to give a speech on Memorial Day in Ashland, NH.

GLC02745.083

to Celicia Paul

Paul describes a visit by President Lincoln to his camp, and is amazed by the amount of men that gathered to see him. Paul also tells Celicia that on Easter they had a big parade that brought them in front of the Rebels in Fredricksburg, and Paul...

GLC03058.11

to Sister

They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.09

[Commemoration card of the Union League of Philadelphia, including information regarding a 4 July celebration]

Printed by King & Baird. One side of this card depicts the Union League. A print of a cannon and other weapons, an eagle, and three American flags are included on verso. Surrounding the image, text states "Union League of Philadelphia. Salute The...

GLC02608.03

to my dear mother

The censor prevents him from writing anything significant but says he is keeping a record of what happens so he will remember after the war. Tomorrow he will have a special birthday dinner. He expects to leave on special detail very soon.

GLC02679.05

to R. C. Jones

Describes the winding up of their encampment with a magnificent ball. Encourages his brother to be a conscientious college student.

GLC02711.13