22 July 1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Nellie

Horace B. Gardner writes to Nellie Boardman, referring to an ambrotype of himself that he includes with the letter. He writes of his previous night's guard duty, and he describes Warren H. Knights's attempted, and two other soldiers' succesful, desertions. Gardner describes a duel between a Union officer and a civilian. He says that his regiment has been put in General Pope's division and must be ready to move at any time. This letter is on plain paper with multicolor Magnus White House Views patriotic envelope. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.03

1862

Gardner, Horace B., fl. 1862

Envelope

Title: To Nellie

This envelope has a Major General G. B. Mc Clellan patriotic portrait. Addressed to Mrs. Nellie M Boardman. Written at Fort Frederick (also known as Fort Albany).

GLC02665.04

31 December 1945

Petersen, Howard C., 1910-1995

Typed letter signed

Title: to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note from Howard C. Petersen who just became Assistant Secretary of War. Post-Script- He asks that Bob let him know if he can do anything to get Bob a regular army commission.

GLC09620.192

1 December 2015

Dole, Robert J., 1923-?

Typed document signed

Title: to Sheila Stone

A thank you note from Bob Dole for a copy of "Letters in a Box." He enclosed a copy of his own war memoir, GLC09620.347. It is signed by Bob Dole. A note with the collection states "Dick Button introduced me to his friend John Zentay, a Washington D.C. lawyer who was a good friend of Bob Dole's. John asked up to send Senator Dole a copy of our book and in return he sent me his back (inscribed) and this letter."

GLC09620.213

June 1947

Chasan, Will, fl. 1947

Pamphlet

Title: "American Mercury" [June 1947]

One issue of "The American Mercury" dated June 1947. Pencil notation on the cover reads, "P 706 Harlem's Aristocracy by Will Chasan." This essay is the only content of the publication. Article pertains to the history of the neighbhorhood, Sugar Hill in Harlem. This was the residence for many African American writers, poets, musicians, and NAACP leaders. Cover illustration is of Chiang Kai-Shek.

GLC09640.281

August 1956

Nesbitt, George B., 1912-2002

Pamphlet

Title: "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications"

One article entitled, "Dispersion of Nonwhite Residence in Washington, D.C.: Some of Its Implications," by George B. Nesbitt dated August 1956. Item is a reprint from the journal Land Economics, Volume XXXII, Number 8, August 1956 issue. Nesbitt cites the difference of demographics in Washington, D.C. by race. The article discusses effects of segregation on prohibiting neighborhood diversity; market trends for owning property; urban planning; and recommendations to improve housing overrall.

GLC09640.335

14 October 1979

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Poster

Title: "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington"

One poster entitled, "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington," dated October 14, 1979. Promoting the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights. Item also provides National Third World Lesbian/Gay Conference contact information.

GLC09866.01

11 October 1987

National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights

Poster

Title: "Demand Your Rights! March on Washington"

One poster entitled, "National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights," dated October 11, 1987. Artwork consists of the dome of Capitol Hill and various inverted pink triangles. Poster is for the second march which first took place in 1979.

GLC09866.02

circa 1841

Manuscript document

Title: [Anti-Slavery Society Resolution No. 3]

"Resolved that American Slavery is fortified by law, & that the law is made by the Law Maker, & that the lawmaker is made by the votes of the people, thus making the people of the South clearly responsible for the continuance of slavery, in the District of Columbia, in the Territory of Florida, & the internal slave trade." Docketed "passed." Circa date based on GLC06593.09. Location based on GLC06593.10.

GLC06593.06

22 July 1861

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter

Title: to R. West [incomplete]

Says they arrived in the Navy Yard at Washington the night before after being towed up the Potomac River. As they came up the river they heard "furious cannonading which never ceased until after our arrival at the city and learned that a desperate battle was going on at Bull's Run about 30 miles distant." Says they suddenly received an order from Captain Dahlgren to get underway at once and proceed to Alexandria. A steamer was pulling the brig as fast as it could and they speculated that the army lost and that they were needed to protect the town from a Confederate attack or to keep it "being…

GLC03836.10

24 July 1861

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. West

Says little has happened and they remain anchored at Alexandria. Says they were told to wait in readiness to man the town's batteries last night, but nothing came of it. Says the USS "Pawnee" is docked next to them. Went on shore and describes the town and the defeated soldiers from Bull Run. Has heard that no forward movement has been made by the enemy. Says "Last night and this morning they were reconnoitering from Washington in a balloon, and this morning it passed over Alexandria and descended just outside the town." Blasts the newspapers that were clamoring for the North to end their…

GLC03836.12

29 July 1861

West, Lewis H., 1829-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. West

Says the scattered troops have been reorganized. Reports on conditions in town saying "I took a party of seamen on Saturday night as a reinforcement for those already in the trenches, and was painfully struck by the appearance of things in general. Not a soul was to be seen in the streets except soldiers, some of them off duty, lounging about, or drunk, and ready for any outrage." Says their naval brigade has done good work. Says they are led by a Lieutenant Parker, "who is true blue, although he has a brother on the secession side. How do you get on with all our secessionist connections, I…

GLC03836.13

12 September 1850

Quincy, Edmund, 1808-1877

Newspaper

Title: National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]

With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell Lowell. Published weekly by the American Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC08875.31

27 April 1853

Darbee, L. & Son, fl. 1853

Newspaper

Title: Williamsburgh Daily Gazette [Vol. 18, no. 291, whole no. 1676 (April 27, 1853)]

Includes the conclusion of a preview of a work soon to be published called "The Narrative of Solomon Northrop, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery in Washington City, in 1844, and Rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation, near the Red River, in Louisiana." The first half was printed the day before, see GLC 6069.01. Also has an image of women running a printing press on the last page. Other local news, ads, and announcements.

GLC06069.02

24 September 1862

Holly, William H., ?-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Ann Davis

Written at Camp Parapet to a friend. Mentions rumors that Stonewall Jackson has been taken prisoner in Washington or that he has conquered Washington. Talks of gifts sent from home (one especially exciting was a piece of cheese.) In return, he sends a paper, Sunday Delta, home. Then, talks of the death of his fourth tent-mate, being paid again (now having saved up $100), and the resignation of General John Wolcott Phelps ("we all feel as if we had lost a friend.")

GLC02165.10

24 March 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He is glad to hear that Emma is doing well. He writes that he is doing well also. Once he arrived in Washington, D.C. he is unsure of what the army's next move will be. On the march from Charlestown, Maryland to Berryville, Virginia there was a great amount of rain and the roads became extremely muddy. Once the Union Army arrived in Berryville they drove off the rebels there by firing their artillery. The troops had no tents and had to sleep on the cold ground while it rained. They also had no fires as the rebels were close by. The troops expected an attack at night but none came. In the…

GLC03523.42.09

21 May 1865 - 22 May 1865

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Written at Cloud's Mill near Alexandria, Virginia. His regiment passed through Richmond, Virginia on 10 and 11 May. They marched through the principal streets in column formation. Union Army Chief of Staff Henry Halleck did not receive them and General William T. Sherman did not want them reviewed without his consent and told Halleck this. Halleck responded by stating he had not "made up his mind to let us go through the city." Sherman replied that he would go through the city if he had to "do it by fighting." They comforted themselves knowing that only "a few more days" were left and they…

GLC07460.120

26 May 1865

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is very grateful to be able to see his family once again and looks forward to being reunited with them. He hopes that the war is over for good and that they will be able to return home soon. Writes that the government is working hard on getting the army's papers ready so the troops can be sent home. There are rumors that the troops will be sent home by regiments to a military post nearest to their hometowns. From there they will be mustered out. He thinks that his regiment will go to Chicago, Illinois but he cannot say how soon they will leave. Writes of how the regiment was…

GLC07460.121

10 May 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister Kate

Believes that the rebel forces at Kinston, North Carolina have moved to assist Lee in suppressing the advancement of the Grand Army of the Potomac. He has heard news that the rebels have "held their ground" in two days of fighting and have captured 5,000 prisoners. Writes "we have just begun to see the rough side of war" and relays the stories of two Southern families whose homes were taken over by Union soldiers and were forced out. Reports that there is rumor of General Hooker re-crossing the Rappahannock River with greater loss than General Burnside. Expresses his concern of the effect…

GLC02016.032

1 August 1863

Painter, Heber, 1841-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Writes that he is still in Washington and has not done much fighting recently. Discusses a position for which he applied, stating that he won't be disappointed if he doesn't get it but could use the increase in pay. Reports that General Foster has raided North Carolina and brought in a number of prisoners and horses. States that many Union men in North Carolina are trying to bring the state back to its old allegiance. Feels that if all the rebels are driven out of Virginia, North Carolina will return to the Union. Reports that…

GLC02016.034

January 12, 1863

Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that he has not slept because of the rain. He states that the troops are without shelter and that the mud in the camp is up to his knees. Notes that there are rumors about the army returning to Washington, D.C. in a few days. Explains to his wife that if he does indeed go to Washington, D.C. she should come to visit him there and bring their baby. If the army does not go to Washington, D.C. he will try to obtain a leave of absence. Writes that a rebel deserter surrendered to him while he was on picket duty. The deserter told him that the Confederate army is now on half-…

GLC03523.13.074

7 May 1865

Calvin, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Celia

Calvin, a Union soldier, discusses the 14 April 1865 death of President Abraham Lincoln with Celia (possibly Celia Cleland). States "We have met with the greatest loss that ever any Nation met with in loosing our much beloved President Abraham Lincoln it has cast a gloom over the whole north and caused the whole world to mourn as it never done before for one man ... " Reports that his division, camped near Washington, D. C., is pursuing Lincoln's murderer. Refers to an upcoming review in Washington of the Army of the Potomac and General William Tecumseh Sherman's troops, held to discharge…

GLC08483.03

December 5, 1829

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Appears to be planning for his 12 December 1829 marriage to Caroline LeRoy. States that if Paige cannot attend the Saturday date, "a postponement will take place till Monday following." States that Paige should arrange passage on the ship, the "Ch: Livingstone," scheduled to leave Providence, Rhode Island, Thursday 10 December. Promises not to fix the wedding date until Paige arrives, and instructs him to come prepared to stay one week. Discusses whether or not he should take his daughter Julia Webster to Washington, D.C. after the occasion. States that Julia would be better off with Mrs…

GLC01946.13

December 13, 1840

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriette Story Paige

Writes to his sister-in-law two days after accepting appointment as Secretary of State by President William Henry Harrison. Reports that he and Mr. Curtis, (possibly Edward Curtis, fellow Congressman, lawyer, and friend) are arranging more suitable, permanent living accommodations for their families in Washington. Docket and a summary of the contents of page two of this letter included on the page, initialed by Harriette Story Paige.

GLC01946.20

28 November 1842

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriette Story Paige

Informs his sister-in-law that he frequently thinks of his "remote kindred" and of the "connections created by the ties of blood." Reports he might celebrate Thanksgiving "in this District" (possibly Washington, D.C.). States that he urged the President to issue a short proclamation regarding Thanksgiving. Reports that since the departure of Mr. Curtis, (possibly Edward Curtis, fellow Congressman, lawyer, and friend), he has been "quite alone." Refers to Mr. and Mrs. Joy, possibly mutual friends from Pittsfield, New Hampshire where Webster owned property.

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