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to Jane Brisbin

Brisbin informs his wife, Jane, that his regiment arrived at Mount Sterling that day, and that they leave for the battle front (possibly referring to an advance on Saltville, Virginia) under General Stephen Gano Burbridge tomorrow. Writes, "The...

GLC01505.06

[Collection of three letters of Grace Coolidge] Decimalized

GLC01522

to William Pitt Fessenden

Hooper, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, discusses the prospect of obtaining bank loans for the United States Treasury. He informs Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury, that "... I have become strongly impressed with the idea that...

GLC01596.01

to John Sherman

Tod, Governor of Ohio, provides Senator John Sherman with two railway tickets (not included) for transportation to the November 19, 1863 dedication of the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania soldiers' cemetery. Letter written on State of Ohio Executive...

GLC01709

Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]

Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of...

GLC01668

to Anna Ralston James

In pencil, James writes to his wife regarding how much he misses her and their son, Robie. He speaks of a letter from Liv and says "we are all bound to have an opinion on every subject and let Liv have hers, and you, our friend, and myself will have...

GLC01648

[Casualties of Battle of Chancellorsville May 2 & 3, 1863]

Field report listing soldiers killed, wounded, and missing from the First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers Infantry in the Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia. Contains the name, rank, and company of each soldier. Lists nine men as...

GLC01655

to Ambrose E. Burnside

Lee writes a letter to Burnside discussing the fate of Capt. E. P. Lawton. Captain Lawton, apparently a Confederate being held in Alexandria and probably mortally wounded, had asked to be visited by his wife. Lee's letter acknowledges receipt of...

GLC01663

to Anna Ralston and Robert James

Frank James writes to his wife Anna and son Robert (referred to as "My Precious Ones") while being pursued by state and federal authorities. References the Shakespearean character, Timon of Athens, who also spent time exiled in the forest. Reflects...

GLC01692

to Anna Ralston James

Frank James writes to his wife, Anna, about the reward offered for his capture. Mentions Dick Liddil, a member of the same gang, and the way Liddil was treated by the authorities. Comments on turning himself in and states that "... when ever I...

GLC01693

to Louis Janin

Benjamin informs his friend Janin, who is in Paris, of the death of his son Eugene Janin at the battle of Antietam. "He fell in the battle of Sharpsburg...doing his duty to his country in the front ranks...He was wounded so severely...it was found...

GLC01697

Epitaph [mock epitaph on George III, "Button-Maker"]

Satirical epitaph on King George III. Compares George III to various dictatorial rulers, including Caligua and Cesar, Printed by F. Bailey. Inscribed at top to "Mrs. Rebecca Treat at Yorktown -- From Sam: Leatney [?]."

GLC01531

to Hart O. Berg

Gives a detailed account of the 1910 International Air Meet. States that the Americans did much better than the French. Comments on a few men whose planes broke down and states, "Why does not the French government forbid monoplanes?-They have killed...

GLC01537

to Jonathan Belcher

Winthrop congratulates Judge Belcher on recovering "from a dangerous illness." He notes having read that many French Acadians have been removed from Nova Scotia, Canada, to the West Indies, and observes that because of their religion, they "could...

GLC01541.01

To Mr. Newton

Writes to his cousin about the Union soldiers' reaction to the assassination of Lincoln. States that "the boys are in for exterminating the Rebels altogether." He also writes that there are many men who would re-enlist now that would not have done so...

GLC01545.05

Order of the procession at the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the monument in the Soldiers' National Cemetery, July 4, 1865.

Possibly the program of an 1865 celebration in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Ceremonies include speeches by President Andrew Johnson and Andrew Greg Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania. Docketed by Major General Geary.

GLC01545.08

Civil War Collection of 49 photographs [decimalized]

Various stereocard and other smaller photograph prints, most unmounted, relating to the Civil War in Virginia. The images come from Thomas G. Knight, who worked in Brady's studios (it is said) as a teenager. Included are images of Gettysburg...

GLC03029

to his son

Discusses preparation for Peninsular Campaign, as well as financial plans in case of his death.

GLC03046

[Collection of George W. Ladd, B company, 2nd regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .08]

Collection of 7 letters including commander's letter regarding his death at the Second Battle of Manassas.

GLC03057

Dead soldier on a battlefield

GLC03090.01

Front of Arlington House

Image of Robert E. Lee's estate at Arlington, Virginia. Union soldiers sit on the front steps of the portico, dwarfed by the immense columns they lean on. The estate was used by Union soldiers as a hospital and later turned into Arlington National...

GLC03092.01

Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant at time of Lincoln funeral

Portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant. Grant wears a black mourning armband, his left hand tucked in his coat in a "Napoleonic" pose. Probably taken while Lincoln's courtege traveled through Philadelphia. (See GLC01270, carte de visite).

GLC03094

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: death of their brother in law Henry Hansen

Philip informs Robert, Jr. that their brother in law just died after being ill with a fever for a few days.

GLC03107.02925

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: worry regarding the late Henry Hansen's debts

John expresses concern for the health of Robert, Jr.'s son Philip, and wishes Philip could come to New York to see a physician. He explains that the whole family is quite sorrowful over the death of their brother in law Henry Hansen, and are...

GLC03107.02929

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sudden death of their mother

Peter explains how their mother fell ill all of a sudden and expired the previous night. He proposes depositing her remains in a vault in New York, until they may carry out her wishes and bury her next to their father in the Spring. Docketed on...

GLC03107.02950