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To: Thomas Miller

Fowarding copy of the Treaty of Ghent to the Northern front:
"Hostilities may immediately cease between our troops and those of Great Britian"

GLC07980

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain: The purchase of Florida, Seminole war, Andrew Jackson and execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister.

GLC07981

to Andrew Hynes

Battle at Fort Bowyer, Mobile Point [Ala.]: " A combined British and Spanish force, with 500 or 600 Indians made an attack by land and water on Fort Bowyer in Mobile Point, the battle was tremendous, and continued until about 12 OClock at night when...

GLC07983.01

to James Monroe

Five days after battle of New Orleans, criticizes delayed supplies:
"The want of them continues to expose me to great hazard. How unfortunate it is that our preparations are always so far behind the events that make them necessary!"

GLC07985

To: Andre de Daschkoff [in French]

As newly appointed U.S. minister to Russia. Working on "Strenthening the already significant relationship between our two countries."

GLC08010

to Oscar King Davis

"I am pretty well disgusted with our government ... in a democracy like ours people will always do well or ill largely in proportion to their leadership. If Lincoln had acted after the firing on Fort Sumter in the way that Wilson did about the...

GLC08003

To: Jean B. Gouvion

An expedition to Egypt. [In French]

GLC08016.03

[Statements related to Knox's inability to pay financial notes]

Knox had hoped to absorb unpaid notes with the sale of Waldo Patent land and finds himself in a financial predicament, noting that his wishes were not "realized owing principly [sic] to the circumstances of the European War..." Admits that he had to...

GLC02437.10333

to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart to forgive his not writing immediately and says it is a pleasure to receive a letter from him. Answers Hobart's inquiry on what is it that he does in Barre. Mentions that he may be a "father or founder of the small family in the Courts...

GLC06313.04.009

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions a meeting with Hobart's father. Discusses the trial held for the discontinuance of the new road and the case of Jenkins vs. Gurney. Mentions the death of Dr. Dunbar and Major Barells. Also, reminds Hobart that the election is near and...

GLC06313.04.018

Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase

Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase (presently Arizona and New Mexico)

GLC07989

"At the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt."

Chaplain Francis P. Duffy conducts a service at the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, near Chamery, France. Lt. Roosevelt's plane was brought down back of the German lines, July 14, 1918. The American advance brought the spot within American lines a...

GLC07002.90

Pocket diary

14 prefatory and almanac pages + 170 diary pages + 32 memoranda and account pages.
NB. Missing: pages for December 15 -31.
No entries: August 28 - September 1; September 3 - 17; September 24 - October 13; October 16 - November 11; November 15 -...

GLC06738.05

[Compilation of printed material pertaining to Sierra Leone]

Documents issued in Sierra Leone, many dealing with slavery. Bound by Colonial Office Library (possibly the Colonial Office Library of London). Contains a brief and incomplete handwritten table of contents. An exhaustive compilation of documents...

GLC08059.01

To: John Sinclair.

Praising French Revolution: "It would be unfortunate were it in the power of one man [the king] to defeat the issue of so beautiful a revolution. I hope... that for the good of suffering humanity all over the earth, that revolution will be...

GLC08060

To: David Hartley.

Secret instructions for treat of Paris.

GLC08061

[Collection of stereocards]

Collection of 61 stereocards received with Alexander Beckers' stereo viewers, GLC 5139.01 and .02. The subjects of the stereocards vary. There are 11 black and white photographic cards of views of London and England (#1-11), miscellaneous black...

GLC05139.03

[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]

Album of World War II marine. Many photos are missing from the album. Only a few remain. Some have notes on the back.

GLC06567.04

Japanese flag

Well worn flag brought back from Okinawa by Raymond D. Henley, a U.S. marine in World War II. Bears Japanese characters that are believed to be good luck charms.

GLC06567.07

to Governor of North Carolina

Relaying President Washington's instructions regarding a seized Spanish vessel

GLC08120

to unknown

British Prime Minster Gladstone writes a letter about the Papal influences in England and Dr. Neuman's ecclestical movement.

GLC05508.110.01

to Brother Leis

Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now...

GLC05508.195.02

to Charles Magill Conrad

Refers to Conrad's letter asking if there is any new legislation before the session comes to a close. Discusses the efforts being made to build iron plated vessels for the Confederacy in Europe and estimates its cost at 2 million dollars. Discusses...

GLC08155.01

to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 24 (December 20, 1862)]

Editorials on the need for foreign intervention in the war, potential blockades, and the removal of Butler. Green and white rose-shaped floral pattern.

GLC06208.12