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to William S. Holabird

Relates that he is going to Colebrook, Connecticut. Mentions unspecified business pertaining to court.

GLC05636.30

to William S. Holabird

Possibly created by Samuel Church (signed as "S. Church"). Writes "I feel a great interest in the professional success of a brother who has ever been peculiarly dear to me... his present location is in more respects than one ill suited to his...

GLC05636.32

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 24 (December 20, 1862)]

Editorials on the need for foreign intervention in the war, potential blockades, and the removal of Butler. Green and white rose-shaped floral pattern.

GLC06208.12

to: sister Carrie.

Describes possible plans to travel to Fort Riley or perhaps somewhere further west to build a fortune, and a hope that she not become alarmed if his communications are not often.

GLC07164.61

To: Joseph Blunt.

Criticizing Jackson administration and spoils system, including mention of Peggy Eaton affair: They have no "character to lose."

GLC08081

Report no. 326

Lincoln reports his recommendation to the House that Brimfield, Illinois Postmaster H. M. Barney be released from paying specie funds lost in a disastrous fire. Barney's store, along with all the papers of the post office, was destroyed by fire on...

GLC05584

to Leonard V. Fulton

Written to a father who inquires about what to say to his son when he asks about peace and war. Cardinal Cushing offers a lengthy commentary, discussing the failure of many "Christians" to grasp the true meaning of charity and a refusal to live up to...

GLC05508.080

to Archbishop Purcell

Responding that he cannot adopt the Archbishop's suggestions. Although he believes Christianity is the greatest moral and social boon to man, he can neither avow nor disavow Catholicism before he has sincere and complete faith.

GLC05508.100

[I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations...]

Lodge writes: "I propose that God should be openly and audibly invoked at the United Nations in accordance with any one of the religious faiths which are represented here. I do so in the conviction that we cannot make the United Nations into a...

GLC05508.170

to Hamilton Holt

Markham, a poet, writes to Holt, the editor of "The Independent," to submit a poem for publication. He remarks that "time is running close," apparently because the poem is for Thanksgiving. The poem, "Give Thanks, O Heart!" is included with the...

GLC05508.176

Americanism in Religion

Roosevelt inscribed this printed edition of his "Open Letter" sent to newspapers to Edward E. Swadener. Roosevelt argues that religious belief should not be a litmus test for candidates, claiming that political history shows people of certain faiths...

GLC05508.220

to Henry Knox

Young, a hospital physician, thanks Knox for orders he recently sent which Young claims saved him from embarrassment. Also thanks Knox "for the Sixty Dollars you sent to supply them with firewood, which was greatly needed ... " Transferred Knox's...

GLC02437.02874

to Benjamin Wilson

Instructions given to Wilson regarding Wilson's year assignment working for Knox. Specifically, Wilson is instructed to superintend the St. Georges mills by checking on them daily . He is also expected to attend to the docks and canals. Written at...

GLC02437.07699

[Note]

Note of payment.

GLC02437.08784

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for James Wheland]

Carleton, Lieutenant Commander of the Invalid Regiment, recommends Wheland for a thirty day furlough so he may spend time with his wife, who is sick. Directs his recommendation to Major Doughty (possibly John Doughty).

GLC02437.09558

to Mr. Hoover

Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...

GLC00162.13.01

to Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.109

to Sue Carter

The envelope is addressed both to Miss Sue Carter and to Mrs Sue H Copenhaver

GLC03135.05.171

to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.186

To Joseph Dixon

In French

GLC03911.07.07

[Envelope]

Addressed to Mr. J. J. Frank, 345 W 88th Street, New York City

GLC04033.02

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.16

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.21

to Richard H. Jackson

He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.

GLC07705.381

to Horatio L. Wait

He has received Wait's letter that expresses opposition to the legislation which will permit the use of Hetch Valley as a part of San Francisco's water supply system.

GLC08284.054

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants appointment as deputy under James Hill, who was recently appointed collector of the district of Mississippi.

GLC09400.478

[General Richard Taylor]

Black & white portrait of Confederate General Richard Taylor. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve Collection.

GLC00444.02

to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. He includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Letter written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.

GLC01410.02.01

to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son about sights on the Mississippi River. He mentions getting caught in the rain in St. Louis. With two illustrations by Roosevelt, including a self-caricature. Letter written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead.

GLC01410.03.01

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.139

to mother

GLC02157.16

to friend Charles

GLC02157.55

Constitution and Bylaws of Warren Temple of Honor

GLC02157.76

to J Morse

She saw Henry Rogers and he was in good health. Uncle John Boruff died a couple weeks ago. Aunt Sallie is going to have a dinner next Thursday and he ought to be there. 2 years ago he was expecting to be in battle.

GLC02170.42

to Parents

He describes being sea sick on the St. Mary. They landed and there is much washing going on, so he can't write much. Some say they will move again tomorrow.

GLC02173.26

to Berdille

It looks like they will have one pitched battle in N. Carolina. The brigades will march in different directions. All sorts of rumers are flying about such as the Rebels declared peace and whatnot. He mentions little Abby and what songs she should...

GLC02182.25

to my dear mother

He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...

GLC02679.11

to my dear mother

He writes he is living in a time of great events. A man from the Saturday Evening Post came by and a wrote a story on him. This should staisfy her.

GLC02679.24

to my dear mother

The day the armistice was declared, Nov. 11, he took several phone calls in which they reversed the American Expeditionary Forces. Later the Italian army called saying they have 1 million Austrian prisoners and 200,000 horses and nothing to feed them...

GLC02679.25

to my dear mother

Written while waiting on a friend to go to the Opera. He has decided to publish is notes on the war. He will include some of the letters he wrote her.

GLC02679.42

to my dear wife

very difficult to read.

GLC02740.31

Land Agreement

Isaac Sanborn gives up his land to John C. Corlis.

GLC02745.100

to Guy Fenton

He thinks that the M.A. type of appointment would be appropriate for Fenton. He enjoyed Ceylon more than he thought he would. He mentions Barron, Tiny and Eldridge.

GLC02766.028

to Captain [German]

Mentions Russia.

GLC02766.060

to Mother

He is very well and getting very fat. He got all the things she sent via Judd Sanborn. He talks about the money they're allowed for clothing.

GLC02831.18

to Mary

Someone stole ten dollars from him. He sent a package to her. They hear good news to the East.

GLC03054.05

[Postage Notification]

GLC03523.37.26

Trossell's [sic] House, Battlefield of Gettysburg. No 42 July, 1863

"Trossell's [sic] House, Battlefield of Gettysburg. No 42 July, 1863" (Gardner's Sketchbook, plate #43). Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan, positive by A. Gardner, c 1865. A view of the house showing damage the done by artillery fire. A multitude of...

GLC03588.15

To Joseph Dixon

In French, English translation GLC03911.07.13

GLC03911.07.11

To Joseph Dixon

GLC03911.07.13

Daniel F. Tiemann

Modern print of carte de visite by Brady-NY, tucked into slits on mount, with note of F.H. Meserve. Inscribed on mount: "Daniel F. Tiemann, mayor of New York. From a negative of M.B. Brady. The Collection of F.H. Meserve."

GLC05188.03

[Tickertape parade in Mexico]

Shows police motorbikes in flying-V parade formation with line of vehicles following.

GLC05723.02

[John and Jacqueline Kennedy with unknown Mexican government officials]

John and Jackie Kennedy stand at a banquet table with four other people making a toast. Behind the table is a backdrop with the American and Mexican flag crossed.

GLC05723.03

Check Book

Records transactions from 1900 -1904. Includes check written out M. Arthur for the amount of $500 and another in the amount of $1250. Other checks are blank.

GLC06245.09

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward writes about the history of Anoka, Minnesota and his experiences in town. The recipient of the letter is believed to be Franklin Butler Van...

GLC06253.20

to Libbie Elmore

He remembers a first child that died. He maintains his faith that the rebellion will soon be crushed. Then he talks about their debts for the rest of the letter. Written near Fort Worth, Virginia.

GLC06588.335

to Bruce Elmore

She went to the Falls with Mother and Father where they had the list of all her trades. They promptly wrote her a check and called her a smart woman. Later she had a visit from Leroy's family.

GLC06588.337

to Bruce Elmore

Kniffin took the oxen last night and went visiting a friend of theirs. Her lambs are doing fine. She feeds her sheep a special diet of oats and corn.

GLC06588.338

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.03

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.16

to Judith W. Smith

GLC06975.02

to Judith W. Smith

The front of this postcard is the "Beacon St Mall, Public Garden, Boston Mass.", while the back has a Thanksgiving poem on it.

GLC06975.06

to Judith W. Smith

The front of this postcard is a Thanksgiving greeting, while the back has a poem on it, " When I reckon upon my blessings - And they number not a few - I am glad I knew your mother, - Glad to have a friend like you!".

GLC06975.07

to Mrs. Sowell

No year. He was supposed to be leaving in the morning but then he got a fever. Edgar Crockett got a bad cold as well. He is upset about having to stop,

GLC07205.100

to Lewis L. Strauss

Addressed to "my dear Lewis". Hoover expresses appreciation to Strauss for securing a radio audience for his Kansas City speech [October 28, 1943]. He hopes that Strauss feels it was worth his time and effort and that the speech clarified "this...

GLC07366.04

to Richard H. Jackson

Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.

GLC07705.327

to Arthur L. Jackson

Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)

GLC07705.431

to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

GLC07705.456

to darling Cherry

He tries to give her words of encouragement towards being strong and happy apart from him. He then proceeds to sing her praises, as she has always done more than he anticipated as a wife. Written at Charleston Harbor.

GLC08284.111

Memorial to Chara Conant Wait

Hardcover. Horatio's wife. Includes memorials by Annie M. Hitchcock, Mary H. Loomis and Louise D. Sherman.

GLC08284.121

Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He sits at his desk.

GLC08284.140

to Mother

water damage, unable to read. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.27

Panorama of the Embarkation of the Fire Zouaves on Board the Baltic Apr. 29th, 1861 Taken Foot of Spring and Canal St.

GLC09118.16

to Estelle Spero

"Baptism of fire" letter. First air raid encounter with Japanese bombers. Year on letter is 1943 but content indicates it was written in 1944.

GLC09120.560

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a letter of recommendation for Dr. Edward Latham for the position of Consul to Honolulu

GLC09400.309

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

introducing M.L Brady

GLC09400.330

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

serves as an introduction for C.D. Frost

GLC09400.347

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes the legislature will adjourn on the 23rd and if the place can be secured, he shall be ready to report for duty April 1st.

GLC09400.379

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a photo of Mrs. Bruce for Mrs. Bassett.

GLC09400.466

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.660

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received another package from his mother but has received so many, has not had time to open them all. He also says Sylvia's organization ought to focus on veterans' rights.

GLC09414.1345

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia that she did well on her exam and any errors were out of carelessness not a lack of intelligence. He also talks about the time he took the examiner's exam.

GLC09414.1346

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that what is needed is nothing less than a "crushing" defeat of Germany, and it looks like all the signs are there. He writes that he thinks it will happen soon. He also comments that he does not understand Sylvia's relationship with her...

GLC09414.1347

to Sylvia and Moe

Lillian writes that everyone is anxious to know about Moe.

GLC09414.1537

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he sympathizes with Sylvia over the separation from Moe. He says he is concerned about David and the way he thinks of his father. He is currently at Camp Davis, and will be ready for OCS in a few weeks.

GLC09414.1538

to Sylvia Weiner

Postcard featuring the Florida Everglades

GLC09414.1539

Bank Statement

Bank statement of account for Moe and Sylvia Weiner at the Hellenic Bank Trust Company.

GLC09414.1615

Check

Check for New York Telephone Co. for $4.72

GLC09414.1622

Check

Check for Brooklyn Borough Gas Co. for $0.82

GLC09414.1623

Check

Check for Brooklyn Edison Co. for $3.58

GLC09414.1624

Instructions Re: Unregistered Negro Applicants to Vote in Democratic Primary

A document containing instructions for polling officals in Greenwood and Itta Bena, Mississippi on how to handle unregistered African American applicants at polling stations. Reciting Section 3114, Miss. Code 1942, calls on polling officials to...

GLC09562

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Christmas V-Mail. "Season's Greetings from Great Britain" is written in cursive on the v-mail next to an outline of the United Kingdom. It is signed, "All my Love Richard."

GLC09569.21

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reminisces about last New Year's Eve with Ardena in which they kissed at the midnight show. He writes that he will never forget that night and looks forward to returning and living them over again. He send his love to Ardena and writes God...

GLC09569.23

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner hopes that Nueal and B.J. are ok and says that he is fine. He writes that the men brag on him and treat him well. He reports that they go out 2 nights on a black out a week. He says that the weather is very different compared to Alabama as it...

GLC09581.02

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal: "I don't guess you can read this for I cut my thumb on a tin can and I can't write much tho it's about well now." He says that he is glad to hear that Nathan is back at work now. Conner expresses how much he wishes he could be...

GLC09581.14

Searching the Ruins. "Somewhere in France."

French soldiers search the wreckage of a razed French village, attacked by German forces. No buildings remain, only rubble.

GLC09584.101

Soldiers About to Enter Tear-Gas Trench, Camp Dix, N.J.

A group of American soldiers wearing gas masks enter a tear-gas trench for practice with chemical warfare at Camp Dix, NJ.

GLC09584.191

to Sharpless D. Green

One note from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated May 9, 1924. Thanks Green for letter received on May 6. Note is on letterhead from Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland.

GLC09783.02

to Sharpless D. Green

One letter From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Sharpless Dobson Green, dated November 27, 1927. Note refers to a personalized message included in a bound version of Roosevelt's speech, "Whither Bound."

GLC09783.03

Your Future Rests ... In Your Hands

One comic book entitled, "Your Future Rests...In Your Hands," by Larry Lieber dated 1964. Illustrates characters discussing racial inequality in housing and education in African American communities; Steve Baxter of NAACP Voter Registration Committee...

GLC09640.160