1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

He describes the people of Paris, including the upper classes, the middle and lower classes and what he calls,a "Frenchy."

GLC08284.119

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Trois-mats Norwegien

Photo of a ship.

GLC08284.148

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Trois-mats filant grand largue par forte brise.

Photo of a ship.

GLC08284.149

1980-1996

Header Record

Title: [Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead collection] [Decimalized .01- .28]

Twenty nine letters to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead from other Congressmen, President Ronald Reagan and photographs of Washington officials.

GLC09613.01

22 November 1982

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning an upcoming decision dealing with military deterrents. He asks that Moorhead support the decision to place 100 "peacekeeper" missiles at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, Wyoming. Reagan also writes "We all hope, however, that the Soviets will join us in seeking meaningful progress in arms control negotiations." He also mentions the commitments made to disarmament, including reducing ballistic missiles by one half, and ballistic missile warheads by one third. This letter is on White House stationery.

GLC09613.01.02

25 May 1983

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead thanking him for his support in getting the peacekeeper missiles deployed starting in 1986. He also mentions that this will help make the arms reduction more secure, and safe. Reagan also thanks Moorhead for his support of the Scowcroft Commission's recommendations, and says he looks forward to continuing the work towards the elimination of all nuclear weapons. This letter is on White House stationery.

GLC09613.01.04

1908

The Outlook Company, fl. 1908

Print

Title: Stephen Austin "The Father of Texas"

Magazine clipping image of Stephen Austin standing in a forest with a dog, holding a rifle. The image is printed from a portrait held by the Texas Historical Society. A two page clipping is included which gives a brief biography of Austin. Clipping dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 cm. Backside of image includes biographical information about Sam Houston. Image is taken from a page of volume 8 of "The Outlook" magazine, a weekly publication in New York City.

GLC02452.02

2 July 1983

Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead concerning the Skelton-Edwards-Ray-Chandler amendment. He states that the amendment is necessary to counter the actions of the socialist Sandinista government. The goal of this amendment was to provide "the assistance necessary to rekindle the hope for democracy in Nicaragua and stability in Central America. It also demonstrates the resolve to resist the expansion of Soviet influence on the American mainland." He writes, without this bill people in the future may be forced to make a worse decision. The letter also mentions other issues in Central…

GLC09613.01.06

February 15, 1991

Al-Sabah, Saud Nasir, 1944-2012

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Saud Nasir Al-Sabah, the Ambassador of Kuwait, for Moorhead's support of President Bush's efforts in Kuwait. He writes, "The past six months have been the most trying period in the history of Kuwait. The Kuwaiti people have suffered unspeakable cruelty. But they have also been deeply moved and heartened by the world's reaction to their plight, and especially by the leadership of the United States in coalescing a unified opposition to Saddam Hussein's brutality." He thanks all member countries but acknowledges the leadership, effort and sacrifices of the people of the…

GLC09613.01.11

12 May 1992

Lehman, Richard H., 1948-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from Richard Lehman, the House representative for California's nineteenth district, to Moorhead for his participation in a Special Order commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Lehman states, "Your participation helped to communicate that the Armenian genocide will not go unacknowledged and unmourned. By raising the public's consciousness of atrocities of the past, we can hopefully prevent their repetition in the future." This letter is on Lehman's House of Representative stationery.

GLC09613.01.14

12 July 1995

Porter, John Edward, 1935-?

Typed letter signed

Title: To Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

A thank you letter from John Edward Porter, the House representative for Illinois's tenth district, to Moorhead for his support of the Porter-Wolf-Smith amendment which cut $25 million from economic assistance to Turkey. This was a response to "Turkish intransigence for the last 21 years regarding Cyprus, its blockade of U.S. humanitarian assistance bound for Armenia, and its egregious genocide against the Kurdish minority." In the hope that this disapproval would change the direction of a valued ally. Porter also says "torture, extrajudicial killings by military and police, severe repression…

GLC09613.01.22

4 November 1973

Brachman, Edwin, fl. 1973

Telegram

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from Edwin Brachman to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. Brachman is against the impeachment of President Nixon. He argues that Nixon's international policy trumps domestic issues declaring that, "In foreign policy we feel he is unsurpassed."

GLC09613.02.0103

27 May 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Gives details of marching with an unspecified company, and discusses his recent service at Providence, Rhode Island. Refers to a recent election of representatives, possibly in Boston, Massachusetts. Writes, "My good friend, we are in a very bad state of defence in this Town & harbour, not a man in all the Forts here..." Sent his regiment to recruit soldiers outside of Boston, and they have only raised 26 men: "the Country People have got the devil in them... good god Harry if we go on in this way we shall soon be ruined, ruined for ever." Mentions the discrepancy between the current…

GLC02437.00604

8 June 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Colonel Jackson writes "by way of Peekskill" [New York]. Reports that a Massachusetts state cruiser has taken two British transport ships bound for New York with Hessians on board. Of the Hessians, writes "it is said they show'd the greatest joy when our people board'd the Ship." Refers to another cruiser bound for Quebec with dry goods and blankets. Writes, "I wish to know if it would be agreeable to the generall that I may Inlist some of [the Hessians] in my Regt."

GLC02437.00610

10 July 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Replies to a letter from Henry from 21 June, in which Knox discussed British movement in detail. Agrees with Knox, that the British in the New York/New Jersey area will "form a junction with the Nothern [sic] Army." Worries that General George Washington had misleading information, believing William Howe intended to march to Philadelphia (Howe did not march to Philadelphia; refer to Knox's letter to Jackson from 21 June). Expresses misgivings regarding the loyalty of Native Americans near Fort Ticonderoga: "These devils will let their Friendship be what it may- will allways take up the…

GLC02437.00621

13 July 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Knox writes, "the shortness of your two last letters were not very agreable [sic] to me..." Discusses the Battle of Ticonderoga (2-6 July 1777): "We have received... news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga pregnant in my opinion with the most disagreable [sic] consequences of any thing during the War..." Mentions Generals John Burgoyne (British), Arthur St. Clair (American), and Philip Schuyler (American). Refers to a wagon of supplies Lucy sent to him. Wishes his brother William would not join the Army, but would instead remain in Boston, serving as a "disinterested friend and protector"…

GLC02437.00622

14 July 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the Continental evacuation of Ticonderoga: "My God, what a Stroke we have met with in Loss of Ticonderoga- after all the trouble, pains, & expense the Continent has been at in Fortifyg [sic] that Post, to think we should be obliged to give it up without fire'g a gun- is too much..." Predicts that because of the loss, "there will be nothing but Scalp'g & [Butcher'g] our back settlements..." Reports on the capture of The Fox, a British ship. Mentions the capture of British General Richard Prescott, and hopes for the exchange of Prescott for General [Charles] Lee.

GLC02437.00624

17 July 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the capture of the Fox, a British frigate. Apparently, the Fox was retaken by the British, but this news is uncorroborated. Colonel Jackson expects to be called in to pay Knox's contribution to a privateer. Suggests that Henry persuade his wife Lucy to sell her phaeton (a horse drawn carriage), noting that Lucy keeps the carriage in case Henry approves her to visit him at military headquarters. Reports that between the phaeton and the chaise, Lucy will need two more horses than she has. Writes, "maybe you'll say…

GLC02437.00626

26 May 1777-15 June 1781

Manuscript document

Title: Imported into New Hampshire In the Mercury and Amphitrite from France

Lists items carried in on the ships Mercury and Amphitrite, including flints, cannon, grape shot, powder, and other ordnance stores and arms. The entry for 15 June 1781 notes that "sundry ordnance stores shipped by [Mr.] or [Wm.] Laurens.

GLC02437.00603

1 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Written in Camp Middlebrook. Writes, "I am well and love you infinitely." Complains of the heat, hoping he has hinted enough so that Lucy will send his summer clothes. Mentions a skirmish with the enemy 31 May in which ten men were "cut to pieces."

GLC02437.00607

12 June 1777

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Repeats news he mentioned in a letter from 8 June. Discusses the capture of several British ships with Hessians on board, and asks if he can enlist some of them for service. Comments on various ships, and mentions receiving money from Henry's brother William for Henry's share in the Newbury, apparently a privateer. Notes that Samuel Bradstreet has been accused of being a Tory, and Doctor Boyle is to be sent out of the country. Declares, "if the Court does not do something for us, we shall never raise out Regt. it is not money that will get the men... money is as plenty as dirt- there is…

GLC02437.00612

19 June 1777

Jarvis, Samuel G., fl. 1777-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not writing Knox sooner. Reports that he sent Knox wine the previous Sunday. Writes, "I think it impossible my Dear Friend that our Country can be so ungratefull as to put a foreigner over your Head but should they be so foolish & unjust you have Friends at Home that will study to make your life happy... if we are to be directed by Frenchmen, fare well Liberty..."

GLC02437.00613

19 June 1777

Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lucy writes a love letter to her husband: "Is it possible, is there a dawn of hope, may I expect to be again blessed with him who forms a part of my very soul, whose presence I esteem the greatest good that this world can afford." Dreads that General "De Coudier" will accept an artillery appointment (a reference to du Coudray). Refers to Lucy, their daughter, who is unwell. Mentions a wagon she sent to Knox with "Maderia" (Madeira wine), sugar, green tea, chocolate, pepper, brandy sweet meats, "a very elegant black silk coat lined with…

GLC02437.00614

19 June 1777

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the possibly appointment of French officer Philippe Tronson du Coudray in charge of artillery (Knox's post). Writes "...I think the circumstance of having a foreign officer, who neither speaks our language nor can possibly be acquainted with our manners & customs with his being a foreigner must be a sufficient counterballance for every other inconvenience in not confirming his appointment to the Artillery." Expects Henry to leave the military if du Coudray receives the appointment. Will try to procure lemon juice for Henry. Promises, "I shall suspend my entring the Service…

GLC02437.00615

21 June 1777

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Begins with expressions of his love for Lucy, his wife. Describes his devotion to his country, the only thing that keeps him from Lucy. Discusses possible enemy movement and location. Praises his troops. Writes, "With the blessing of Heaven I have great hopes in the cause- of this Campaign that we shall do something clever..." Refers to Silas Deane and the possible appointment of Phillipe du Coudray at the head of Continental artillery: "the Congress ... have resolved that Mr Dean has exceeded his Commission and that they cannot satisfy his treaty with Mr. DeCoudier..."

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