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to W. Kalenski

Signed "HJH." Date range inferred from Hunt's location. Mentions [Kalenski's?] application for the Ordnance Department. Finds fault with the conclusions, not the facts, of an article on the Peninsula campaign. Defends McClellan's strategy in that...

GLC05561

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Gates as newly installed commander of the Northern Department to Major General Lincoln, who was sent to New York in July 1777 by George Washington to reinforce Gates's army. Says he received enclosed letters from General Benedict Arnold...

GLC05563

to Thomas Miller

Describes his early impressions of West Point. Describes it as "one of most delightful places on earth" in the summer, attracting crowds and steeped in Revolutionary War history that gives the place "a shade of venerable grandeur." In contrast, it...

GLC05560

to Stephen Hopkins

Addressed to Governor Hopkins "& Compy of Rhode Island." Relays requests and information on a planned invasion of Canada during the French and Indian War. Describes the rationale for the invasion to carry "War into the heart of the enemy's...

GLC05562

Organization of the bridge equipage of the United States Army, with directions for the construction of military bridges.

Signed by George W. Goethals, the engineer of the Panama Canal and dated December 1881. Printed by the Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. Contains six folding illustrations. With bookplate of Goethals on inside cover.

GLC06254

Elementary manual of practice. Civil war claims.

Manual regarding Civil War pension claims published by the Government Printing Office. Compiled by Eldridge and L. R. Ginn for the office of F. H. Morris, Auditor for the War Department. Includes information on Bounty Acts, veteran's status...

GLC06264

Copy of Santa Anna's release as prisoner of war

Granting Santa Anna safe passage to Washington D.C.

GLC06284.01

[Receipt book noting supplies for the Continental Army]

Includes the faint signature of [Robert E. Turner?] on the outer front cover. The first entries are recorded at Peekskill; subsequent locations include White Plains, Fishkill, and Continental Village, New York; Stamford, Connecticut; Morristown and...

GLC06300

The abolition of slavery: the right of the government under the war power.

Printed by Wallcut. Stitched. Prints extracts from the speech of John Quincy Adams, delivered in House of Representatives on 14 and 15 April 1842 on the War with Great Britain and Mexico. Contains a reprint of a letter by Joshua Reed Giddings...

GLC06232.10

Cipher for telegraphic correspondence

Printed book with manuscript annotations indicating classified code words. The book lists code words for telegraphs, the actual words they correspond to are written by hand. Book was printed for the years "1861 & '62" but contains note on the cover...

GLC06233

A Proclamation for a day of humiliation and prayer.

Reprinting of Lincoln's proclamation of 7 July 1864 calling for a day of prayer for the people of the United States in order to bring about the end of the Civil War and the continuation of the Union. Printed again by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...

GLC06234

Orders regarding George McClellan's command of the Department of the Ohio [Decimalized .01-.09]

Nine printed orders issued by George McClellan during his command of the Department of the Ohio. Some orders signed by McClellan and his chief of staff, Randolph Marcy. The orders were originally tied together with a pink ribbon, also included.

GLC06235

[Circular concerning interference with the presidential election of 1864]

Signed in print by Brigadier General John Cook and George W. Carter, Captain and Asst. Adjutant General. Issued by the Major General Commanding Northern Department, Joseph Hooker. Issues instructions against interfering with the election voting...

GLC06241

Elements of military art and science

Signed on the front pastedown and titlepage by Meigs. Book by Henry W. Halleck. Third edition, published in 1862 by D. Appleton & Company. A note on the titlepage updates Halleck's position

GLC06243

[Collection of David B. Arthur, I company, 20th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]

Arthur writes from various locations in Mississippi and Alabama, and comments most frequently on the weather, his correspondents, and army life, including marching orders, guard duty, and erecting houses, and sleeping conditions. Items of note...

GLC06245

An original and authentic journal of occurrences during the late American war

Signed by William Steele.

GLC06246

Address to those... people called Quakers

Calls upon them to join together and bear arms during the Revolution. Printed by Francis Bailey.

GLC06257

An Address to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania, by those freemen, of the city of Philadelphia, who are now confined in the Mason's lodge.

Title continues: "by virtue of a general warrant, signed in council by the Vice President of the council of Pennsylvania." Signed on p. 52 by Pemberton and twenty-one others. Includes copies of orders of the Supreme Executive Council, remonstrances...

GLC06258

Journals of ... several excursions ... during the late war

[Complete title] "Journal of Major Robert Rogers containing an account of the several excursions he made under the generals who commanded upon the continent of North America, during the late war." Printed for the author. With 3 pages of...

GLC06260

Journal of the Southern campaign (2 v.) with album of 22 cartes de visite [Decimalized .01- .02]

Pope belonged to Company I, 35th Massachusetts Volunteers. The manuscript consists of 2 volumes (total 414 p.). Battle content on Antietam, Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. Also mentions contrabands and General Ambrose Burnside. The accompanying album...

GLC06266

[Collateral photograph album, with carte de visites]

GLC06266.02

[Reprimand regarding delayed obedience to orders]

Brigadier General Hawkins instructs the commander of the 2nd Brigade, United States Colored Troops to inform the Colonels of the 50th and 52nd Regiment, and the Quartermaster of the 47th Regiment that their long delay in obeying orders "makes their...

GLC06267

[Collection of James M. Stuart, C company, 94th regiment, Ohio, infantry] [decimalized]

Includes 22 letters from Stuart, and one letter to Stuart. Mentions General Nathan Bedford Forrest, playing ball and anti-black sentiment. Also discusses Sherman's March to the sea: "I suppose we will stop at Savannah, Ga. It will take us 30 or 40...

GLC06268

to Charles Mettler

Moore, a Union soldier, informs his friend that he has been on the Steamer Sam Young Packet since 11 February, and that it is two miles from Vicksburg, Mississippi, on the Louisiana shore. Relates that he and others sent a decoy boat toward...

GLC06269

[Diary of an unknown officer, 54th United States Colored Troops]

An unknown soldier writes from various encampments and locations, including Fort Smith, Arkansas. Contains entries discussing various aspects of the Civil War, fellow soldiers, weather, and location. States that on 20 December 1864, Samuel Perkins...

GLC06270

Printed General Orders no. 52 re: Indians and half-breeds are not citizens of the U.S.

Circular letter. "Indians and half-breeds are not citizens of the U. S. within the meaning of the enrollment act."

GLC06271

Cartes de visite of the 8th Michigan Cavalry

GLC06272

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 133 (February 28, 1863)]

Military orders of encampments and private property. Conscription orders. Fugitive and slave sales ads. Light gray and white floral pattern.

GLC06274

to Richard Howley

General Gates encloses a letter from Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson (not included). Discusses Lord Cornwallis's advance into Virginia, arguing against those who think the action rash because of the support Cornwallis may have from General...

GLC06278

to his wife

Anderson, a British Naval surgeon during the American Revolution, writes to his wife about naval engagements, his travel to the West Indies, her access to money, their correspondence, and his affection for her. Also discusses news of "the...

GLC06282

Journal entries of a Mexican prisoner of war, captured by the Texas Army

Written before full exchange of prisoners began. Describing events of October 1 - November 28, 1836. Includes information about the defeat of the Mexican Army at San Jacinto, General Houston, Colonel Christy, Mr. Wolfe and Captain Patton.

GLC06284.02

to Antonio Bucareli

Discusses Native American uprising of 9 August 1776. Comments on differences between Christians and "barbarian" Indians.

GLC06287.06

to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)

Discusses building missions in San Diego and San Juan Capistrano. Also mentions soldiers in the stockade and checking on the families of troops.

GLC06287.08

Inquiry and report re: Indian rebellion at San Diego Presidio, 1775 [in Spanish]

A 20 page report on the Summer 1775 uprising that consists of a continuous series of documents signed by Moncada (pp. 3, 5, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 20) and Ortega (pp. 10, 12 and 14).

GLC06288

Report to Minister of War and Navy [In Spanish].

Santa Anna's report on the loss of Mexico City in the battle of Cerro Gordo. Includes troop positions and commanders. With later fountain pen ink notes.

GLC06293.01

Report to Minister of War [In Spanish].

Justification for actions in loss of Mexico City. Reminds officials of his suggestions for defensive measures. With later fountain pen ink notes.

GLC06293.02

Report to Minister of War re: his patriotism, injustices by the press, passport, (in Spanish)

Report addressed to the Minister of War and Navy. With docket from Pidare a relaciones on p.1 dated 13 February 1848.

GLC06293.03

re: documents discussing passport request and preparation for trial [in Spanish]

Includes government discussion of passport request, cover letter accompanying passport and two requests for documents in preparation for Santa Anna's defense.

GLC06293.19

[Decree secularizing California missions and opening them to colonization].

GLC06294

Minutes of meeting of Vice Regal War Junta and Ministry of Treasury (in Spanish).

Includes a 32 point report by Serra on missionaries and soldiers of Ancillary presidios. Discusses discipline, temptations of flesh, criminal activities, supplies and attempts to separate military and religious aspects of the order in California.

GLC06295

[Collection of John A. Bogert, 103rd Regiment, United States Colored Troops] [decimalized]

GLC06298

Mexican War and post-war diary

Part one, crudely bound, includes vignettes about people Porterfield encountered, a pen and ink sketch of Rancho Buena Vista, and a rudimentary genealogy. Part two, unbound, begins in April 1848 and records his travels and activities after the war...

GLC06299

to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne

Written by Colonel Lee as an officer under General John Burgoyne in Portugal to the William Petty, Earl of Shelburne (Lee writes "Shelbourne" on address), as aide-de-camp to King George III. Says he is honored Shelburne could possibly take in an...

GLC06302

to Joseph Blunt

Discusses an example of a British sailor executed for serving on an American ship during the war of 1812. Also discusses Andrew Jackson's election, de-emphasizing its importance, and comments that "the real difficulties of the Country are in another...

GLC06312

to John Neilson

Informs that he has received a letter from General Philomen Dickinson transmitting a warning about a British plan of attack against Continental General Putnam and Colonel Neilson. Someone overheard that Cortlandt Skinner, a Tory officer and...

GLC06307.01

to John Neilson

Reports that there is intelligence showing that the British are planning a movement toward Delaware. Advises that if this occurs, Colonel Neilson should join him immediately with his men. Warns him not to be fooled, "be careful that you are not...

GLC06307.02

Proclamation. [calling for loyal colonists to help the British Army]

Burgoyne's famous proclamation at the beginning of his ill-fated campaign. Using threats to prevent support for American troops. "I have but to stretch the Indian forces under my direction... to overtake the hardened enemies of Great Britain and...

GLC06309

[Parole of General Frank Gardner and Lieutenant Alcee Dupre]

Paroles of honor signed by Gardner and Dupre as prisoners of war after the surrender of Port Hudson, Louisiana on 9 July 1863. "We ... Officers of the Confederate Army, and prisoners of War, do hereby give this, our Parole of Honor, that we will not...

GLC06310

Letter about reinforcements and engraved carte de visite [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC06311

[Appointment of William Swann to Captain in the first regiment infantry].

Countersigned by Secretary of War Henry Dearborn.

GLC06418.02