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to Mr. Gibson

Listing areas of continuing unrest in the Philippines. Written as Secretary of War and Military Governor of the Philippine Islands.

GLC08218

Proclamation to the people of the Philippine Islands

Title continued: "The Treaty of Peace between the United States and Spain, ratified several weeks ago by the former, having on March 20th been ratified by the latter, the cession to the United States...."

GLC02134

[Photograph of McKinley and Admiral George Dewey in a parade]

Image of a parade thrown in honor of Admiral George Dewey. Dewey stands up in the carriage, facing the crowds. President William McKinley sits beside him. A mass of people has gathered on the streets to welcome the admiral, and some lean out of...

GLC07416

to A.W. Reese

Days after triumphing over the Spanish Squadron at Santiago, Cuba, and sent from flagship Brooklyn: "Thank you for your note of congratulation. I am afraid I am being praised more than I deserve for a simple act of duty which my whole training in...

GLC09073

to Richard T. Renshaw

Rear Admiral Lee orders Renshaw to investigate an attack reported by the Colonel Chief of Staff, Jose de Chasso. De Chasso's report was relayed by Genl. Franciscos de Ceballos. Sailors "supposed to belong to the Worcester, attacked a Sentinel...

GLC02254.33

To the commander of the sloop of war Canandaigua [in Spanish]

Seal in upper lefthand corner of first page. Pages sewn together in upper lefthand corner. Denounces the ex-Confederate blockade runner "Virginius". Argues that the ship has violated Spanish waters and committed piratical acts. Admiral Bermejo y...

GLC02254.34

[Presidential pardon and U.S. Army discharge pouch of George W. Peters [Decimalized]

GLC05653

[Presidential pardon of George W. Peters, who deserted the navy on 27 March 1897 by Theodore Roosevelt]

Deserted the vessel the "Puritan" who re-enlisted twice--28 March 1898 and 5 September 1901 aboard the Richmond--as George W. Rogers, and served normally until discharged. Pardoned based on service to country and recommendation of the Acting...

GLC05653.01

to William H. Hunt

Supporting Taft, Leonard Wood and William Hunt as Governors of the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico. He believes he is carrying out wishes of McKinley. Written on mourning stationery. Roosevelt requests Hunt's opinion on several men he is...

GLC05803

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

The Philadelphia record no. 9662 [end of Spanish-American war]

One newspaper issue of The Philadelphia record, dated August 13, 1898. Prints news of the end of the Spanish-American War, with the halting of hostilities on August 12, 1898 and a signing in Washington of a Protocol of Peace between the United States...

GLC08832

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 42, no. 2149 (February 26, 1898)]

"Remember the Maine!"

GLC08833

[Charge of the Color Troops--San Juan]

One chromolithograph entitled "Charge of the Color Troops - San Juan." The image depicts the 24th Colored Infantry Regiment at the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898.

GLC09743

[Military commission of Tredwell W. Moore]

This document is a record of the military commission of Tredwall W. Moore as Second Lieutenant in the 22nd Regiment of Infantry. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President. Docketed by Adjutant General on recto and accompanied by a blue seal.

GLC04675.23

to Mrs. Frank

Encloses the autograph of Admiral Dewey as she requested and a cap ribbon from one of the sunken Spanish gunboats (neither is included). Says there has been a high demand for the ribbons as souvenirs. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Frank and says he...

GLC03479.65

To George Tillotson

Lists the items Tillotson will need if their unit is called up for service in the Spanish American War. Calvin Lewis was Captain of the 114th New York National Guard.

GLC04558.188

To George Tillotson

The 114th Regiment has not been called up, however, Tillotson can enlist in Syracuse when a battalion is recruited.

GLC04558.189

General orders no. 1

114th NY National Guard. General orders No. 1. Drill dates. Physical examinations. Includes envelope.

GLC04558.190

General orders no. 3

Order for all company drills to be discontinued until further notice. Instructions for headquarters night.

GLC04558.191

General orders no. 5

Orders for 114th regiment to assemble at the Armory on October 1st, 1898 for parade as part of the escort to Brooklyn's Volunteer troops.

GLC04558.192

General orders no. 4

Lists commanders of each company of the 114th regiment NY National Guard. Inspection for a parade.

GLC04558.193

Order of attendance

Accompanying envelope not used to mail the post card. Countermanding General orders # 4.

GLC04558.194

General orders no. 6

Orders concerning mustering out of the service of the 114th regiment.

GLC04558.195

General orders no. 7

Orders regarding mustering out.

GLC04558.196

General orders no. 7

Duplicate of GLC04558.196. Orders regarding mustering out.

GLC04558.197

General orders no. 8

Announcing the mustering out of specific companies in the regiment. Accompanied by notice asking that all regiment members give particular attention to personal appearance at the time of mustering out.

GLC04558.198

to William Sampson

Dispatch regarding the arrival of Spanish torpedo fleet at Martinique. Written in pencil.

GLC04275

to William Sampson

Attempting to correct newspaper reports that he was responsible for victory over the Spanish fleet on 3 July. Encloses a copy of the cipher telegram.

GLC04276

to Mrs. Sampson

Discusses the conditions in Havana and the importance of the Spanish withdrawal from Cuba.

GLC04277.01

to Mrs. Sampson

Writes that the Spanish commissioners had yielded a point on duty-free admission to canal. Includes personal news, negotiations with the Spanish, and the state of civilians' lives.

GLC04277.02

to Luke Wright

Urges recipient to accept appointment as President of the Philippine Commission. Written on U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit letterhead.

GLC04279

Our victorious fleets in Cuban waters [chromolithograph]

GLC03534

The downfall of Spain: Naval History of the Spanish-American War

With long note of James E. Carr, Jr., regarding his receiving this book on loan. Carr's bookplate affixed to front cover.

GLC05642

[Two documents from C.D. Blanchard][Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War map and a 1913 military certification.

GLC06061

[Certification of Joseph Blanchard's completion of a course in military topography]

Partially printed document signed by Colonel Swift of the 8th Cavalry at the Garrison School at Camp Stotsenburg. Blanchard was the son of C.D. Blanchard (see GLC06061.01). Joseph was a Captain in the Philippine Scouts. A subtraction equation was...

GLC06061.02

The black troopers, or the daring heroism of the negro soldiers in the Spanish-American War

Published by the M. V. Lynk Publishing House. Contains a photo of Lynk opposite the title page. Includes a section devoted to African American soldiers listed in the regular army, and a section pertaining to African American soldiers who served as...

GLC06131

The Black troopers ... in the Spanish American War

Complete title: "The black troopers or the daring heroism of the Negro soldier in the Spanish-American War." Lacks front free endpaper. Illustrated with lithographed drawings. Self-printed book of M.V. Lynk. Work notes this author as African...

GLC06833

Photographs with Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War, family, etc. [word processed inventory available]

This collection consists of 91 photographs dating from the period 1894-1927. The bulk of these images document the activities of Roosevelt and the Rough Riders in Tampa, Fla., and Cuba during the Spanish American War, although the collection also...

GLC07002

Photograph of Roosevelt [temp record]

GLC07002#92

"Col. Roosevelt at Camp Wikoff"

Completed publication form on back, credit for photography given to Rockwood. Written at Camp Wikoff

GLC07002.20

Roosevelt on horseback.

With messenger (also on horseback) approximately one length behind.Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front.

GLC07002.32

"9th Infantry firing from Trenches on San Juan Hill, Sunday the 10th of July."

Rear view of approximately ten armed soldiers in a trench. Stamp of photographer on back; ink and white paint on lower left corner of image.

GLC07002.49

Rear view of procession of mounted soldiers.

Truce flag visible in center of image. Ink applied to lower right corner of photograph.

GLC07002.55

to his family

Discusses crops and family news. Writes that he's heard from Fred (a brother) and thinks his base will be Cuba or Clyde. Writes that he is "glad to hear of prospects of Spanish on their knees" referring to events of the Spanish American War.

GLC06728.111

Discharge pouch

Discharge pouch of George W. Peters. See GLC05653.01 for presidential pardon.

GLC05653.02

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: Suggestion to Ward to included Commodore John Barry in his [Dewey] Arch.

Marked as "Personal," Philip goes on to site Barry's merits and service to the United States and mentions that if John Paul Jones has a place on the Arch [someone who was not actually American] than at the least a statue of Barry should be alongside...

GLC06343.264

Cost estimates: "Pieces for Sculpture work on Dewey Arch."

Includes qualtity and price of each separate item.

GLC06343.272

Statement proclaiming support for Lamb to be appointed to head the efforts of constructing a permanent version of the Dewey Arch.

Scrap of Typed Manuscript, with handwritten emendations, concerning Mr. Lamb's role in erecting monuments in NYC.

GLC06343.273

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: Ward's tickets for the "land parade" and commenting on Ward's sculpture atop the Dewey Arch ["the thing looks bully"].

GLC06343.330

Rough Riders on Parade

A procession of mounted men, taken from slightly to the left of a direct frontal perspective. Written at Camp Wikoff.

GLC06449.01