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to Meshech Weare re: sends last journals of Congress, hopes for new government

Signed as Sec. of Congress to the Governor of New Hampshire. Prays that the new government will "promote and secure the happiness, prosperity and glory of the union."

GLC04310

to Robert U. Johnson re: article by Carnegie on competition in steel industry

Typed on printed stationery dated from Cincinnati. Taft writes Johnson of the Century Magazine that Andrew Carnegie's article on tariffs will prove useful in revising schedules. Carnegie argued, according to Taft, that the US could produce steel...

GLC04311

British camp at Trudruffrin [Penna.] from the 18th to the 21st of September 1777...

title continues: "...with the attack made by Major General Grey against the rebels near White Horse Tavern, on the 20th of September. Drawn by an Officer on the Spot." Engraved and Published by W. Faden. Depicts the positions of various regiments and...

GLC04312

Unclaimed 1870 IRS tax notice for George William (incomplete), with 1 cent stamp

GLC04242

to Mary Ann Jackson

Inquiring if Jackson can try to interest her neighbors in the American Missionary Association and give them copies of the Association's publications. Writes, "Are there no other Christians in your place and neighborhood [whom] Mr R. and yourself can...

GLC04239

[Enlistment and oath of fidelity of John Forbush, with receipt for bounty money].

Also signed by Forbush, who is a resident of Westborough in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, aged eighteen. He enlists until 1 July 1762.

GLC04240

to Mary Black

Writes to his friend chastising her for not sending her address sooner. Describes his living conditions and mentions that a gust took off part of his roof during a rain storm. Discusses his lack of reading material. Reports the hanging of a...

GLC04241

Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of a group of fortifications near Yorktown, including one upon which six men and an artillery piece are situated. The photograph is faded with age. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. Fortifications near." Numeric notation on verso: "496."...

GLC05111.01.1173

Water Battery defending Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of fortifications built to house the water battery which defended Yorktown. Graphite inscription on verso: "Water Battery." Numeric notation on verso: "501." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony & Co, New York...

GLC05111.01.1174

Water Battery at Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of the fortifications constructed to house the water battery at Yorktown, VA. Several men are visible, as are numerous ships across the bay. Graphite inscription on verso: "Water Battery at." Numeric notation on verso: "503." Publishers...

GLC05111.01.1176

Wagon Train near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of over three dozen uncovered, unhitched and unladen wagons. Graphite inscription on verso: "Wagon Train. 4." Numeric notation on verso: "505." Publisher's imprint on verso: "Published by E & H T Anthony & Co., New York. Negative by Brady &...

GLC05111.01.1178

Great Siege Train at Yorktown [split stereocard]

Image of hundreds of soldiers and dozens of artillery pieces in formation, with Yorktown in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso: "Great Siege Train at. 2." Numeric notation on verso: "506." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H...

GLC05111.01.1179

Water Battery near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image of a solitary soldier standing sentry on a point overlooking several water battery fortifications. Graphite inscription on verso: "Water Battery." Numeric notation on verso: "507." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & H T Anthony &...

GLC05111.01.1180

Sally Port at Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image of soldiers' gate at Yorktown. Green tax stamp (cancelled) on verso. Numeric notation on verso: "500." Photographers imprint on verso: Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co, New York. Negative by Brady & Co, Washington.Written near Yorktown...

GLC05111.01.1181

Fort Monroe, Virginia

The image shows a soldier standing behind a cannon looking out of Fort Monroe. Three soldiers are seated on the ground and a fifth stands to the side. Inscription on verso: "Fort Monroe Va Parapet." Numeric notations on verso: "833" and "102."...

GLC05111.01.1164

Rear view of two cannons inside fortifications

The image shows a cannon looking out of fortifications and the barrel of another one next to it. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "1142" and "5."

GLC05111.01.1165

Rear view of cannon inside fortifications overlooking waterway

The image shows a rear view of a cannon inside fortifications overlooking a waterway. A man in civilian clothes stands to the side. A bucket is on the side in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "M-5-309" "43...

GLC05111.01.1166

Elevated view of cannon inside fortifications

The image looks down on a cannon inside fortifications. A soldier stands beside the cannon. A bucket and two ramrods are off to the side. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "39."

GLC05111.01.1167

Wade Hampton and the Confederates at Fort Sumter

The image shows the interior of Fort Sumter. Several soldiers and men are in dress civilian clothes and are gathered around a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Wade Hampton and the Confederates at Ft. Sumpter" [sic].

GLC05111.01.1168

Side view of cannon

The image shows the side of a cannon. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "1140."

GLC05111.01.1169

Ruins of a blockade runner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows the machinery in ruins of a destroyed blockade runner. Numeric notation on image: "3504." Inscription on image: "The War For The Union." Numeric notation on verso: "368." Inscription on verso: "4-169 Dup," "War V [cut off],"...

GLC05111.01.1170

Fortifications at Fort Putnam, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows fortifications, ammunition stockpiles, two soldiers reclining to the right, with a cannon in the center and a sign reading "Fort Putnam." Inscription on image: "591 Broadway, New York." Numeric notation on verso: "357." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1171

Soldier's quarters at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows a group of A-frame tents with soldiers standing and reclining in doorways. Inscription on image: "American Views." Numeric notation on verso: "364." Inscription on verso: "Fort Wagner Morris Island Soldier's Quarters."

GLC05111.01.1172

Fortifications near Yorktown, Va. [split stereocard]

Image is of a moustachioed officer leaning upon his sword, surveying the fortifications which surround him. Graphite inscription on verso: "Fortifications near Yorktown." Numeric notation on verso: "502." Written near Yorktown, Virginia

GLC05111.01.1175

A silenced gun [split stereocard]

Image of the remains of a cannon which appears to have been shelled out of effecitveness. A lone soldier sits and guards what remains of the piece. Graphite inscription on verso: "Dupe. A Silenced Gun. 66." Numeric notation on verso: "504." Publisher...

GLC05111.01.1177