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[Fiat Money]

"Fifty Dollars. Redeemable nowhere, in nothing and by nobody. Issued in accordance with the Fiat of the Gran Conclave of the National Commune. Approved Feb'y 30th, 1878 "

GLC03972.09

[Absolute Money]

Has the Greenback Platform printed on the reverse.

GLC03972.10

[Absolute Money]

GLC03972.11

[Absolute Money]

"Let only the National Government Issue our Money. Burn the Bonds. Pay Them All in Greenbacks. Bounce the National Banker" Has an ad for Dr. J. S. Rose's Cough Syrup on the reverse

GLC03972.12

[Absolute Money]

"Let only the National Government Issue our Money. Burn the Bonds. Pay Them All in Greenbacks. Bounce the National Banker" Has an ad for Richard Seymor, Wholesale and Retail Dealer on the reverse

GLC03972.13

[Absolute Money]

"Let only the National Government Issue our Money. Burn the Bonds. Pay Them All in Greenbacks. Bounce the National Banker"

GLC03972.14

[Absolute Money]

"Fifty Dollars Redeemable nowhere, in nothing and by nobody. Issued in accordance with the Fiat of the Gran Conclave of the National Commune."

GLC03972.15

[Absolute Money]

"Fifty Dollars Redeemable nowhere, in nothing and by nobody. Issued in accordance with the Fiat of the Gran Conclave of the National Commune. Approved March 16th, A.D., 1880"

GLC03972.16

[Absolute Money]

"One Thousand Dollars, Redeemable nowhere, in nothing and by nobody. The law directs that this money shall circulate freely. Whent his note has been spent, another may be had upon application at the U. S. Treasury"

GLC03972.17

[Absolute Money]

"One Thousand Dollars, Redeemable nowhere, in nothing and by nobody. The law directs that this money shall circulate freely. Whent his note has been spent, another may be had upon application at the U. S. Treasury"

GLC03972.18

[The Peoples Money]

Same as GLC03972.20

GLC03972.19

[The Peoples Money]

Same as GLC03972.19

GLC03972.20

To Chas. R. Riggs

GLC03972.21

[Collection of John B. Moore letters and a 37-page travel diary] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Covers the first few years of Moore's medical career before joining the army. Medical references, including a cholera epidemic in Laconia, Indiana (1) and diseases and medical treatments in England and Ireland (2, 5, 6). Written from Indiana, New...

GLC04192

Diary of John Moore

Excerpt:
Diary entries
12 June 1852: "The Tower has been so often described that it is unnecessary to enter into any description of it. There is no place in the world, perhaps where one can see so many specimens of all the varieties of arms that...

GLC04192.06

to Matthews re: asking him to resubmit article c/o Bill Nye

Jocular letter, signed J[..]sy [illegible]

GLC04353.17

to Stockton Bates

They have crossed the river on a reconnaissance mission, "the quickest movement the Army of Potomac has been guilty of for some time." "It is pretty evident that Gen. Lee is trying to euchre 'Fighting Joe;' he plays his hands well, but it is a game...

GLC03523.23.18

to Lydia A. Bishoff

He got his likeness taken and intends to send it to Bishoff the first chance he gets. But he tells her not to get "Scarred when you se it for it is ugly Enough to Scare the Devill out of his shoes." Swisher suggests that Bishoff hang the likeness up...

GLC03523.40.23

to John Reeser

Complains how long it takes Reeser to answer his letters. Writes about burying a man at the hospital. Says that there was "a old ded horse laying close beside me and the smell of him would kill rats." Tells of a conversation that he had with his...

GLC03523.43.23

[Four newspaper clippings]

Newspaper clippings of jokes, poems and advice. Poem written by Mae De Ray. No author noted for the other three clippings.

GLC03523.52.12

to unknown

Confidential endorsement has original author's name struck. Discusses the sin of writing letters on a Sunday and includes a funny anecdote. Writes about a possible lapse in the U.S.-Mexican treaty regarding the taxing of items left behind by...

GLC03587.04

to his family

He writes primarily about the issue of having a servant. Daly did not come and will not be coming due to unknown, humorous circumstances. Asks if "Howard from Gordon's barber shop will come at $20 +food."

GLC03603.041

to his family

Written on board the ship "the Sentinal." Provides more information about ship-board conditions including "bed bugs…large enough to carry knapsacks." Adds that his family should not speak about the poor conditions he describes as it might hurt...

GLC03603.075

to "Luff"[Lieutenant Shepard]

Jokes about returning to Army life and about the Lieutenant's wound. Also jokingly lists his daily duties.

GLC03603.153

to his family

Writes that his regiment has been building corduroy roads and gabions. Notes that some people are making "queer remarks" about General Peck. One man said that he hoped that General Peck was killed and went to hell before the soldier did. That way...

GLC03603.228