09 December 1808

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Isaiah L. Green.

Written after retirement to Congressman Isaiah L. Green concerning repeal of Embargo Act and arming of ships.

GLC03511

30 March 1845

Ericsson, John, 1803-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Bennett

A private letter in which Ericsson defends the merits of his screw propeller over Steven's Scull. Claims that reports that the scull beat his ship are misleading. Accompanied by a two page manuscript autographed by Ericsson that details his invention. John Ericsson invented the screw propeller, which replaced the paddle wheel and remains the most common form of marine propulsion to this day. James Bennett was editor of the New York Herald.

GLC03513

September 24, 1780

Varick, Richard, 1753-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dirck Romeyn

Varick says his he spent all of the previous night on "public letters" which now occupy all his time, and must be brief. He says Luzerne stopped with them on his way to meet Rochambeau, Ternay, and Lafayette. This would be the Frenchmen's first meeting with George Washington, who is not mentioned in the letter. Relates the events of the Battle of Camden, as told to him by Luzerne. Says the Maryland troops fought bravely, and if General Horatio Gates had not fled the Americans might have won. Says General William Smallwood served bravely but eventually had to withdraw. Despite the loss,…

GLC03265

24 December 1776

Whipple, William, 1730-1785

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple, a Declaration of Independence signer, to Langdon agent for Continental prizes and superintendent of the construction of several ships of war. Langdon had resigned his Congressional seat in June 1776. Wrote last letter to Langdon a day or two before Congress adjourned on 11 December 1776. Says they started meeting in Baltimore on 20 December 1776. Claims the British approach sparked a panic except for the Tories "of which you know there are not a small number." Heard that enemy troops have made it to Burlington, New Jersey. Because…

GLC03269

25 July 1778

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Mentions that business and ill health have kept him from writing. Congratulates him on the arrival of the French fleet and the minister. Informs that the fleet has gone to Rhode Island. Addressed to "Dear General." Washington is suggested as a possible recipient based upon Arnold's comments about the French fleet. The letter has suffered severe damage and lacks its address leaf.

GLC03302

05 March 1844

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason re: opinions on the annexation of Texas, US claim to Oregon

Written to Mason, Secretary of the Navy. Also requests an appointment for John Adams (no relation to JQ Adams) to midshipman.

GLC03318

1813

Jeakes, Joseph, fl. 1812-1813

Print

Title: His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

13 August 1813

Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851

Print

Title: U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

GLC03284

March 18, 1673

Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

Document signed

Title: [Royal order to expedite the outfitting of the Castle Finship, which is to accompany the Dyamond to New York].

Countersigned by Secretary of the Admiralty Board Samuel Pepys.

GLC03306

26 July 1864

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Farragut

Written aboard the USS Hartford. Written by Rear Admiral Farragut to his wife Virginia in Hastings on the Hudson, New York. Signed by Farragut as well as initialled after a postscript. Says he wanted to let her know he was well. Remarks that he gave General Sickles a passage home in the USS "Governor Hahn." Writes: "He is the little fellow who made such a flourishing speech for me, on my arrival, at New Orleans when I came down the River after passing Port Hudson..." Says "Eaton takes my sword Home to you, if the pirates do not get it." Claims there is nothing of interest, but reports that…

GLC03309

6 August 1864

Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870

Broadside

Title: General Order No. 12

Written aboard the USS Hartford. Rear Admiral Farragut, as commander of the Western Gulf Blockade Squadron, sends thanks to the crews under his command for their conduct during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place on 5 August 1864. Remarks that despite having "witnessed the almost instantaneous annihilation of our gallant companions in the Tecumseh by a torpedo, and the slaughter of their friends, mess-mates and gun-mates on our decks, still there were no evidences of hesitation in following their Commander-in-Chief through the line of torpedoes and obstructions." See GLC04664.01 for…

GLC03310

13 March 1863

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Birdseye McPherson

Written near Vicksburg from Headquarters, Department of the Tennessee. General Grant informs McPherson, Commander of the 17th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, that Lagow (possibly Colonel Clark B. Lagow) "has just returned and called my attention to several points that you want instructions on." Relates that General Isaac Ferdinand Quinby, Commander of the 7th Division/7th Corps, will travel through the Yazoo Pass. Writes "I have sent North for small class steamers which should be expected to commence arriving now. In regard to the contrabands the question is a troublesome one. I am not…

GLC03311

February 7, 1945

Typed document

Title: Report on Canal Voyage to Maastricht

One document entitled Report on Canal Voyage to Maastricht dated February 7, 1945. Details the 344th Harbor Craft Company's mission to Maastricht to tow two captured barges back to base.

GLC10047.03.028.01

circa February 7, 1945

Typed document

Title: Trip to Maastricht, Belgium Captured German Coal Barges

One document entitled Trip to Maastricht, Belgium Captured German Coal Barges dated circa February 7, 1945. Lists crew involved in mission and their tasks during the mission. Also, details the mission events.

GLC10047.03.028.02

June 30, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Document signed

Title: [Dock Pass]

One Dock pass for the port of Antwerp for Dexter E. Kelpe dated June 30, 1945.

GLC10047.03.047

1912-1954

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents, 63 newsletters and pamphlets, 37 letters, 2 diaries, 1 photograph and 10 various objects.

GLC10047.03

September 26, 1944

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: Standing Operating Procedure

One document entitled Standing Operating Procedure dated September 26, 1944. Regarding the standard procedures of the 344th Harbor Craft Company.

GLC10047.03.016

December 11, 1944

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: Special Orders Number 315

One document entitled Special Orders Number 315 dated December 11, 1944. Regarding eighteen men who are traveling in connection to port activities. Annotation in pencil on the upper left corner reading Lt Kelpe Tec 5 Bradley."

GLC10047.03.018.01

December 11, 1944

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: Special Orders Number 315

One document entitled Special Orders Number 315 dated December 11, 1944. Regarding eighteen men who are traveling in connection to port activities.

GLC10047.03.018.02

circa 1942-1945

United States. Navy

Printed document

Title: Navy, Look Ahead

One navy recruitment document circa 1942-1945. Features an aircraft carrier and a sailor looking through binoculars.

GLC10047.03.305

circa 1942-1945

United States. Navy

Pamphlet

Title: Menu

One menu for a restaurant circa 1942-1945. Features five pages of tipped in specials and two pages of standard fare.

GLC10047.03.306

fl. 1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of sailors from the Imperial Japanese Navy]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a boat of sailors rowing past a battleship. Propped on the rowboat is the flag of the Rising Sun, the symbol of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

GLC09860.053

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Group portrait of naval officers, boy and citizen of Japanese-American descent]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of men and a young boy of Japanese-American descent. Two of the men pictured are in naval uniforms.

GLC09860.093

12 July 1960

Democratic National Convention

Pamphlet

Title: The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign Policy, World Trade Immigration, The Underdeveloped World, The Atlantic Community, The Communist World, The United Nations, Economic Growth, An End to Tight Money, Control of Inflation, Full Employment, Aid to Depressed Areas, Discrimination in Employment, Collective Bargaining, Planning For Automation, Minimum Wages, Agriculture, Small Business,…

GLC09899.03

1943

United States. Army. Services of Supply

Booklet

Title: A Short Guide to Syria

One booklet entitled "A Short Guide to Syria" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains eleven sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Syria during World War II. The information is to provide background and prevent any difficulties the soldier might have. The sections are; Introduction, Ancient Land Holy Land, The Syrians, The Arabic Language, Getting Along With The Syrians, Climate and Sanitary Conditions, Currency Weights and Measures, Some Important Dos and Don'ts, Hints on Pronouncing Arabic, Useful Words and Phrases…

GLC09904