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to William Stiles

Thanks him for sending a copy of his work on the political movements in Austria of 1848-1849. Chastises him for not visiting when he was in the area. Warns against the election of Winfield Scott, the Whig party candidate, to the presidency and...

GLC06396

to Charles Dumas

Written shortly after his appointment as one of five commissioners to negotiate peace with England, Franklin complains about the limited assistance the Netherlands had given the United States during the American Revolution. Referring to the Dutch...

GLC06402

to Joseph Webb

Discusses his resignation, French forces, and American troops. Says there have been "marches and counter marches, evolutions and revolutions of different kinds," since Webb left. Reports on British movements, which seem to be "without meaning or...

GLC06403

to James Monroe

Attempting to relieve financial distress of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who was living in Paris, Jefferson notes that "all his funds are in our monied institution" and other problems with paying him interest. Asks if Monroe, then secretary of state...

GLC06407

to William Whipple

Colonel Lee, a Continental Congressman, discusses politics with Whipple, who was in Congress in Philadelphia. Of Virginia, states "We have neither wicked ... or foolish Politicians here, whose misconduct makes us fear for the safety of our country....

GLC06411

to Lady Sidney Morgan [in French]

Discusses their correspondence, conversations. Also discusses the French chambers debates about liberty, the French revolution, ultra policies, and the pope. Writes about having her book translated. Obliges Morgan's request for information on...

GLC06436

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

Col. Roosevelt and His "Rough Riders,"

Cavalcade, men on horseback. Roosevelt, in light clothing on a dark horse, is in the center of the image.
Written at Camp Wikoff.

GLC06449.02

Troop D of the "Rough Riders" as they went into Cuba.

A line of men standing at attention with bedrolls over their left shoulders and rifles at their right sides.

GLC06449.03

Inspection - "Rough Riders"

A line of mounted men behind their commanders. Subjects are turned towards proper right at a slight front angle, so that the line crosses the picture on a diagonal from the left margin towards the horizon.

GLC06449.04

Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" in Camp

Five Riders lounge in the foreground, two lying on their sides, one on his back with his hat over his face, and two posing with their rifles. Two lines of men are arranged informally behind them, the first in seated and the second standing. Trees and...

GLC06449.05

"Rough Riders" filling belts with Cartridges.

In the foreground, five men sit or kneel on the ground with cartridge belts. Another kneeling pair occupies the middle ground, right. The background shows a building, a group of horses, and a standing figure.

GLC06449.06

Troop H - Captain Curry - "Rough Riders"

A crowd of standing men and horses, seen mostly in profile. A trumpeter, a pale horse and the man leading the horse fill the foreground.

GLC06449.07

Chaplain Brown of the "Rough Riders" preaching to the Regiment.

The men sit on the ground amidst scrubby, semi-tropical plants. The picture is shot as though from the congregation, so that the preacher and officers stand in the background.

GLC06449.08

Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" leaving Tampa, Fla., U. S. A. for Santiago.

A ship crowded with "Rough Riders" seen from a slight distance. A flag flies from its prow. In the foreground, a man is hitching (or unhitching) a boat from a pier. Note: This picture is a probable variant of no. 10: the same shot, taken from a...

GLC06449.09

The Yucatan carrying the Famous Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" to Cuba.

A boat shown in 3/4 orientation. The Rough Riders cover the deck, the boat roofs and the rigging.

GLC06449.10

Col. Theodore Roosevelt of the "Rough Riders" - after his return from Cuba.

Roosevelt astride a horse with his left hand in his pocket, 3/4 front facing sitter's proper right.

GLC06449.11

General view of the field and Hill taken by the "Rough Riders," San Juan, Cuba.

Six mounted men and three men on foot stand in front of a long, low hill. A road or trail behind the men runs towards the distant hilltop.

GLC06449.12

Scene of the great Battle - the Hill, from below - San Juan, Cuba.

Four riders in a landscape of rough vegetation and scrubby trees. Two, immediately visible on dark horses, form a line from the left front to right midground of the picture. Two more, paler and harder to see, form an opposing diagonal.

GLC06449.13

"Rough Rider" Cowboys saluting President McKinley - reception at Los Angeles, Cal.

Street scene. A group of horsemen raise their hats to the President, who stands on a podium at the right of the picture. Roosevelt may be among the horsemen, but cannot be clearly distinguished.

GLC06449.15

"Remember, the Monroe Doctrine will be respected as long as we have a first-class Navy" - President Roosevelt

Roosevelt, in the background, speaks from a podium decorated with flags and surmounted by a large eagle in front of a white clapboard building. He faces front. A large audience faces him; their hats occupy the picture's foreground.

GLC06449.25

to my dear mother

He received the socks she knitted for him. He will go to the Belgian front tomorrow. He heard from William and he had a cable from the War Dept. through General Pershing.

GLC02679.10

to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...

GLC02679.11

to my dear mother

He talks how his plans are often met with opposition because the commanding officers are so conservative. But he feels that with the help of the French he can push his plans through.

GLC02679.16

to my dear mother

He regrets that he cannot write her often and when he does write it is not a proper letter. There are 150,000 men and even more coming. Every day there seems to be a new crisis and he has to meet with the French Army. He needs all his strength to...

GLC02679.20

to my dear mother

The day the armistice was declared, Nov. 11, he took several phone calls in which they reversed the American Expeditionary Forces. Later the Italian army called saying they have 1 million Austrian prisoners and 200,000 horses and nothing to feed them...

GLC02679.25

to my dear mother

He responds that he liked Col. Bearden but he was given enough authority by the British. He will send the reports soon and then she will have a realistic idea of how much he has done.

GLC02679.28

to my dear mother

He dined with the grand duke the other evening.He mentions G.D. Alexander and says he will try to write more frequently.

GLC02679.29

to my dear mother

He is currently in Germany and has enclosed his itinerery. He enjoyed seeing the march of the 33rd division. He spent time with the prince of Belgium. He thinks they will be home in July or August.

GLC02679.30

to my dear mother

He sending home a sword given to him by Gen. Pershing. The grand duke invited him to lunch.

GLC02679.33

to my dear mother

He has enlclosed a copy of a letter from Sergeant Baker. Since the Germans are hesitating to sign the peace treaty, John has to postpone his trip to England, which means he will go by himself to his grandson's christening.

GLC02679.35

to my dear mother

His departure will be delayed until July 20th because of further negotiations with the French Government. He describes his trip to England. He and other military associates went to the christening of his godson. They met William Dawes and his wife...

GLC02679.40

to my dear mother

He hopes she can visit in October. he knows she would like his foreign friends. He was appointed to a conference but he declined the appointment.

GLC02679.50

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Jonathan Adams is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada.

GLC02437.08916

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that George Smith is enlisted in the infantry under William Grows' command, which will be sent to Canada. Includes a note of receipt that Smith received his pay...

GLC02437.08917

[Estimate]

Estimate of expenses for an expedition to Cape Breton and for any payments owed from Samuel Waldo's service at Louisbourg.

GLC02437.08918

[Estimate]

Copy of GLC02437.08918. Estimate of expenses for an expedition to Cape Breton and for any payments owed from Samuel Waldo's service at Louisbourg.

GLC02437.08919

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Timothy Hancock is enlisted in the infantry under Captain Thomas [Movey ?]'s command, which will be sent to Canada.

GLC02437.08920

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Thomas Gillis is enlisted in the infantry under Jonathan Greenleaf's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified and signed by Jonas Clarke.

GLC02437.08921

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Richard Law is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 8 July 1746...

GLC02437.08922

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ezekiel Fuller is enlisted in the infantry under Jedidiah Preble's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated with an illegible...

GLC02437.08923

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Benjamin Bron is enlisted in the infantry under George Gerrish's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Joseph Wadsworth...

GLC02437.08924

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Andrew Abram is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Harwood, 14 August...

GLC02437.08926

[Cetificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John Rog[ers ?] is enlisted in the infantry under [Bon Burton ?]'s command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.

GLC02437.08927

[Cetificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that Ebenezer Reed is enlisted in the infantry under John Terry's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by John Chandler with a...

GLC02437.08928

[Cetificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that John [Geston ?] is enlisted in the infantry under Elisha Doone's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Daniel Henckman.

GLC02437.08929

[Certificate]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Certifies that James Wilson is enlisted in the infantry under Captain John Southack's command, which will be sent to Canada. Also verified, signed and dated by Habijah Sway...

GLC02437.08930

[Report]

Discusses an expedition against the French fort at Crown Point. Warren approves Shirley's recommendation of Samuel Waldo to lead the expedition. Noted as a true copy by William Shirley, who also signs.

GLC02437.08931

[Court case]

Appears to be a petition. Consists of expenses and reserve pay for his efforts in the expedition against Cape Breton and the siege of Louisburg. Documents includes copied signatures of a number of people, including a Mr. Hutchinson, Sir William...

GLC02437.08932

[Court case]

Duplicate to GLC 2437.08932. Appears to be a court case to recoup damages lost by Samuel Waldo during a war between Britain and Spain. Consists of a collection of various documents relating to Waldo's involvements in the war, particularly an...

GLC02437.08933