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Temporary appointment of Hilldring to rank of Brigadier General.

U.S. War Department. Temporary appointment of Hilldring to rank of Brigadier General.

GLC06196.248

Certificate.

Holabird Quartermaster Motor Base (Baltimore, Md.) Certificate for completion of a review course.

GLC06196.249

Temporary appointment of Hilldring to rank of Major General.

U.S. War Department. Temporary appointment of Hilldring to rank of Major General. Also signed by Henry Stimson.

GLC06196.250

Certificate.

Certificate of appointment as adviser to the U.S. government delegates of the International Labor Conference.

GLC06196.251

Orders.

Orders for Hilldring to travel to an unnamed destination outside the U.S. via Brooklyn or Boston.

GLC06196.252

Orders.

Orders sending Hilldring to the Potsdam Conference as an American delegate (3 copies).

GLC06196.253

Orders.

Orders sending Hilldring to Heidleberg, Munich, Selzberg and Linz (3 copies).

GLC06196.254

Orders.

Mimeographed orders sending Hilldring to Luxembourg, Paris, London, and Glasgow.

GLC06196.255

Certificate.

Certificate accompanying Distinguished Service medal with oak leaf cluster.

GLC06196.257

Certificate.

Certificate accompanying Distinguished Service medal.

GLC06196.258

Presidential proclamation.

Countersigned by James F. Byrnes. Presidential proclamation nominating Hilldring as Assistant Secretary of State.

GLC06196.259

Enlistment poster for the Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps.

Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps. Enlistment propaganda poster with motto "Great Oaks from Little Acorns."

GLC06196.262

Menu.

Menu, guest list, etc., from dinner honoring Frederick Bovenschen.

GLC06196.263

Report.

Report by The Supreme Commander to the Combined Chiefs of Staff on the Operations in Europe of the Allied Expeditionary Force 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945. With inscription by Dwight Eisenhower to John Hildring.

GLC06196.264

Embassy of Yugoslavia.

Pamphlet about Yugoslav war and the historical claim of Yugoslavia on the region of Trieste.

GLC06196.265

Report.

Report of the Mission on Japanese Combines-Part I. Analytical and Technical Data.

GLC06196.266

"One of the men Arizona can be most proud of is Assistant Secretary of State John Hilldring." Cartoon inscribed to Hilldring.

GLC06196.267

Report.

"Report on Industrial Reparations Survey of Japan to the United States of America."

GLC06196.268

Report.

"Biennial Report [of] The Chief of Staff of the United States Army to the Secretary of War July 1 1943 to June 30 1945." Inscribed by George Marshall.

GLC06196.269

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Executive Board Concludes Session; Appoints Committee to Advise on Fund-Raising."

GLC06196.270

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Executive Board Agrees to Transfer $5,227,000 from China Allocation for Financing Child-Aid Projects in Other Areas-Approves $2,484,000 for Emergency Projects."

GLC06196.271

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Board Approves Child-Health Projects to cost $1,900,000 for Europe and Latin America."

GLC06196.272

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Board Approves Child-Health Projects to Cost $2,840,000 in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean."

GLC06196.273

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Executive Board Approves Million-Dollar Program of Aid to Children of Africa."

GLC06196.274

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Executive Board Opens Session: Progress in Child-Aid Activities Reported; Four New Contributions Announced."

GLC06196.275

Unicef Executive Board

"Unicef Executive Board to Review Current Programs and Plan Future Activities. Report of executive Director Describes Significant Progress in Several Areas."

GLC06196.276

Periscope on Asia No. 157.

"Periscope on Asia No. 157." Korean orphans and orphanages.

GLC06196.277

National Educators Association Journal.

"Educational Reconstruction in Korea: The Republic faces a big task with determination."

GLC06196.278

Excerpt concerning German-Soviet relations.

Congressional Record.

GLC06196.279

Congressional Record

Congressional Record. Excerpt concerning Germany.

GLC06196.280

The officer promotion story

Article extracted from "Army Information Digest", Vol.10, no. 4.

GLC06196.281

Essay on Russia, and how propaganda spread by "NATO and SHARE can penetrate the Iron Curtain

GLC06196.282

Postcard.

Postcard with contrasting images of pre- and post-war Berlin.

GLC06196.283

Instructions for wearing insignia of Honorary Commander

Instructions for wearing insignia of Honorary Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

GLC06196.284

To: General J.E. Hawley

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

GLC04360.001

to unknown

Written by Jesse Grant (Ulysses' father) in a shaky hand. Denying a recommendation. "I can not fully endorse Mr. Brainard as a man entitled to the president['s] confidence for judgment Integrity & veracity." [see#31. Brainard recommended a Mr...

GLC04360.002

to Dr. Lyman Abbott

Regarding controversy over black appointments: "Have you noticed that Collier's Weekly attacks me because I have gone too far in my policy of doing justice to the negro while the Evening Post declines to support me because I have not gone far enough...

GLC08002

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Robert Houston regarding land surveys, contracts and other related business.

GLC02437.08760

To: M. Armstrong & Sons

Inquiring about the prices of cotton in February of 1863. He had sent 500 bales to New York to be sold and believes he was cheated. He thanks Armstrong for a "complimentary notice of my 'soldier boy.' But I often receive such letters."

GLC04360.003

To: General J. Grant Wilson.

Written on mourning stationery. Refusing an offer made by Wilson and thanking him for the interest he has shown in her behalf.

GLC04360.004

To: J.B. Chaffee

Western Union Telegram, received at Denver, Colorado. "Father died at Eight O'clock this morning."

GLC04360.005

To: James M. Snyder

Written on mourning stationery. Mrs. Grant sends thanks for his resolutions

GLC04360.006

To: Mr. Childs.

Written on mourning stationery. Responding to the news that Dr. Douglas intends to raise funds as compensation for his assessing during the last stage of Ulysses Grant's illness. Julia Grant has been quite upset by letters sent by Dr. Douglas....

GLC04360.007

To: W.E. Mitchell.

Writing on behalf of Mrs. Grant. There are no Lincoln signatures in her possession from which the signature could be taken without destroying the value of the letter.

GLC04360.008

To Mr. Childs

Written on mourning stationery. Frederick asks for help in obtaining an appointment to China.

GLC04360.009

To: Mr. Childs

He read Child's book, "Recollections of General Grant." He believes his father did not have better friends than Mr. Childs and Mr. Drexel. Includes news about Ida and himself since their arrival in Vienna.

GLC04360.010

To: Genera Pawn [?]

Stamped by the US pension office. Enclosing the application of Mrs. Kielmaussegge [not included] to obtain her husband's pension.

GLC04360.011

To: Gerard Bencker.

Receipt to Treasurer Gerard Bancker for 50 pounds.

GLC07969

To: John H. Hilldring.

Kades encloses letters from General Whitney and to the Counselor of the Japanese Embassy, along with asking Hilldring to meet him for lunch at the Uptown Club before Hilldring's departure for Phoenix. "Received Nov 19 1958 John Hilldring" is stamped...

GLC06196.098

To: Board Member.

From the National Secretary Treasurer, asking opinion regarding the report of the Objectives and Program of the MGA, and requesting the contact of Oliver Comstock as soon as possible.

GLC06196.099

To: John H. Hilldring.

Dyer thanks Hilldring for sharing "valuable material" from his own experiences in CAMG. Dyer included a Memorandum for the Record, asking Hilldring to initial and return it with his approval. "Received Nov 24 1958 John Hilldring" stamped in black...

GLC06196.100

To: Richard Scullin.

Hilldring comments on the "excellent program" of the Military Government Association sent by Scullin and other officers. Hilldring is impressed by the "excellent job they are doing."

GLC06196.101

To: Charles L. Kades.

Hilldring thanks "Dear Chuck" for "clarifying his opinion" about the Committee from Tokyo. (Mr. Yasukawa)

GLC06196.102

To: Murray Dyer.

Cover letter. With enclosed Memorandum for the Record. Hilldring returned Memorandum after deleting an incident relating to General de Gaulle.

GLC06196.103

Cigarette case

Cigarette case, inscribed "J.H.H." on outside; "V.E.B. to J.H.H. March 27-1918" on inside.

GLC06196.120

to: Flag officer Foote, Cairo.

ADS. St. Louis, "Have you received the message sent to you yesterday at Paducah?"

GLC05601.068

Academic hood.

Academic hood worn by Hilldring at the University of Connecticut commencement ceremony.

GLC06196.207

to John Gleason

A list of duties Gleason has promised to attend to during Knox's two to three month absence. The instructions mainly deal with Knox's logging and lime business, mills, his lands in Maine, and dealing with the contracts for the wood cutters.

GLC02437.07701

to John Gleason

Provides Gleason with a variety of instructions about work to be done at Knox's estate. Includes a list of workmen arriving by ship, as well as information on how to run the lime mills.

GLC02437.07925

to John Gleason [incomplete]

Unsigned, and apparently incomplete, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses various issues related to Knox's lime business, such as the burning of kilns and shipments via Captain [Edward] Kelleran.

GLC02437.07926

to John Gleason

Reports that Captain [likely Edward] Kelleran and John Robinson arrived last night, and that Robinson will be continuing to sell Knox's lime. Adds that Knox made Wales & Beale his agents. Discusses shipment of articles via Captain Kelleran....

GLC02437.08018

to John Everts re: opinion regarding rights to the oar bed at Salisbury

Thomas Seymour writes to clarify the rights of various owner's, and specifically Mr. Livingston's, to use the oar bed at Salisbury. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04746

Military summons

The summons orders Mr. Jonse Wood[?], a training soldier, to report to Capt. Robert Nolle on an appointed date and time.

GLC03107.04747

Deed of ore hill at Salisbury to Jedadiah Moore

GLC03107.04748

Lease of ore field at Salisbury to John Everts

GLC03107.04749

Last will and testament of John Forbes

The document is marked as a copy of the original.

GLC03107.04750

Last will and testament of Samuel Robbins

Part of the will deals with the inheritance of Robbins' ore hill. The document is marked as a copy.

GLC03107.04751

Lease of land to Benjamin Everts

GLC03107.04752

Agreement to allow Robert Livingston to receive any and all profits from the farm leased to Benjamin Everts

Asa Douglas states that the farm he leased to Benjamin Everts belongs to Robert Livingston, and therefore grants Livingston the right to take any and all profits from Everts' farm.

GLC03107.04753

to Elisha Shelden re: request for financial assistance

GLC03107.04755

Testimony regarding Asa Douglas

Elisha Paine describes some past business dealings with Asa Douglas, and a dispute that erupted between Asa and his brother Benajah Douglas.

GLC03107.04756

Testimony regarding Asa Douglas

John Carter, Jr's testimony describes how a dispute arose between Asa Douglas, and his brother Benajah. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04757

Testimony concerning Asa Douglas

John Carter's testimony describes the relationship between Asa and Benajah Douglas, and how they managed their farms and other property. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04758

Testimony concerning Asa & Benajah Douglas

John Cary's testimony describes his financial and business dealings with the Douglas's.

GLC03107.04759

Testimony regarding Benajah Douglas

GLC03107.04760

Testimony regarding Benajah Douglas

The three testifiers state that they remember Benajah Douglas to have been a sane and responsible man.

GLC03107.04761

Testimony regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04762

Statement concerning a deceased father's papers

The author of the document states that after his father's death, his brother, Cornelius Dunham, saved the deceased man's papers.

GLC03107.04763

Testimony of Cornelius Dunham

The Justice of the Peace, Jared Lee, recorded Cornelius Dunham's testimony. Cornelius Dunham stated that after his father's death, he saved most of the deceased man's papers, but discarded those that had been damaged and rendered illegible by water.

GLC03107.04764

Testimony regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

Noah Wadham's testimony concerns the rights of Benajah and Asa Douglas to various pieces of property. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04765

Testimony regarding Asa & Benajah Douglas

Asa Douglas, Jr. testified about an occasion on which his father, Asa Douglas, gave cattle to Benajah Douglas. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04766

Deposition of Jacob Bunce regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

GLC03107.04767

Deposition of William Warner regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

GLC03107.04768

Deposition regarding Asa and Benajah Douglas

James Douglas testified about Asa Douglas's right to a farm, as there is a dispute in the family on this matter.

GLC03107.04769

Deposition of Ebenezer Cadey regarding Benajah Douglas

In his deposition, Ebenezer Cadey stated that although he remembered Benajah Douglas to have been a man of strange religious and moral beliefs, he exhibited a sound mind when negotiating business transactions. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04770

Deposition of Daniel Tracy regarding the lease of a farm from Benajah Douglas

Daniel Tracy stated in his deposition that he leased a farm from Benajah Douglas, and before the lease expired, Asa Douglas made an agreement with Benajah to improve the said farm.

GLC03107.04771

to John V. Borough re: receipt of iron and nails

GLC03107.04772

to Mr. van Dyck re: property rental

Richard Wilson writes that he has not yet decided how he is going to rent a certain property, but in the meantime states that Mr. van Dyck may share part of it with Mr. Livingston.

GLC03107.04775

to Abraham Scot re: need for financial assistance

GLC03107.04777

Statement of work on board a ship

The document states how much payment was due to Samuel Jonson for work performed on a ship. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04778

Account sheet

GLC03107.04779

Draft of Karel Trever's land on the Manor of Livingston

The document marks the boundaries of Karel Trever's land on the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.04780

Receipt of wheat from Hans Peter Hagh for rent

GLC03107.04781

Account of Teunis van Vechten

Teunis van Vechten purchased buttons and a coat from Henry Whiteman.

GLC03107.04782

to [?] re: sympathy for the loss of one's husband

D.H. Livingston writes to share his sorrow over the death of a friend's husband. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.04783

to Luther Martin re: information regarding a friend, Miss Ann Thompson

Hugh McCall conveys information regarding Ann Thompson's family and past. Docketed on p.4.

GLC03107.04784

to [?] re: working out financial matters [fragment]

The letter may be incomplete.

GLC03107.04785

to "brother" re: family news [fragment]

Half of the letter is missing due to damage.

GLC03107.04786

to [?] re: iron business [incomplete]

GLC03107.04788

to Mssrs. Lafarge, Patterson, & Havre re: trade in South America

Zimmerman writes that recent political unrest has left the South American provinces without a government, but hopes that a just system will be settled upon soon. He then describes how trade has been affected in the region. The letter is marked as a...

GLC03107.04789