January 29, 1865

Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear wife

He tells the horrific story of having witnessed a prisoner's hanging.

GLC02740.22

16 July 1861

Abert, William S., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: Circular

No one is permitted to go beyond the picket lines and will hold as prisoners all who attempt to do so.

GLC02745.048

16 June 1778

Aken, Benjamin, fl. 1778

Document signed

Title: [Arrest warrent].

Warrent for the arrest of Elijah Gifford, Philip Macomber, Joseph Allen Junior, Lebulen Cormal, Seth Allen, and James Toben for not taking a loyaty oath. they are to be held until the "be Discharged By Law." Attested true copy by Richard [A]llens

GLC02924.051

February 26, 1863

Wilson, James G., 1832-1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Stephens

A major commanding the 15th Illinois Cavalry writes to his brigade commander, requesting permission to rescue his servant's children.

GLC02463.26

26 June 1863

Padgett, W.B., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amos J. Harding

Just wrote a letter to Major General Schofield earnestly demanding the release of Mr. Bradley Bunch. Asks Harding to visit Bunch and tell him to not lose hope. Spoke to General Davidson, who said that the case was beyond his jurisdiction. Hopes that General Schofield will be able to attain Bunch's release. Would like Harding to occasionally visit Bunch and to check that he is not suffering too badly. Ends the letter by stating that he will write again in a few days with an update on the affair with Mr. Bunch.

GLC02178.03

29 June 1863

Bunch, Bradley, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amos J. Harding

States that he is under lasting obligations to Harding and to Mr. Padgett for the interest they are taking in his behalf. Writes that anything they may do toward accomplishing his release will be greatly remembered. Does not need anything at this moment because Mr. Padgett gave him a few dollars, which enabled him to "buy some nourishment to suit" his "feeble state of health." Does not have a coat or vest but can make do without them. Concludes the letter by thanking Harding again for his kindness. Written in the Gratiot neighborhood of St. Louis.

GLC02178.04

16 May 1851 - 27 July 1851

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Diary

Title: Diary of John Moore

Excerpt: Diary entries 12 June 1852: "The Tower has been so often described that it is unnecessary to enter into any description of it. There is no place in the world, perhaps where one can see so many specimens of all the varieties of arms that have been used from the earliest ages, together with coats of mail and every description of defensive armor. The cell in which Sir Walter Raleigh was so long confined is shown and a gloomy looking dungeon it is. The block on which he was beheaded is still preserved. The crown jewels and regalia are also kept in an apartment of the Tower." 13…

GLC04192.06

10 October 1795

Burnham, John, 1758-1837

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Captain O'Brien

GLC07937.01

1794-1796

Burnham, John, 1758-1837

Header Record

Title: Papers Relating to the Pension of Captain Burnham, An Algerine Prisoner [Decimalized .01- .05]

A paper folder contatining various letters and documents, cover of folder reads " Papers Relating to the Pension of Captain Burnham, An Algerine Prisoner" Includes 5 different documents.

GLC07937.02

10 October 1795

O'Brien, Richard, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Edmund Randolph Esq.

GLC07937.02.01

3 September 1795

O'Brien, Richard, fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: Narative of the procedings of Joseph Doneldson esq. the agent of the United States

GLC07937.02.02

10 September 1795

Skjoldebround, P.E., fl. 1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: Monsieur Le Colonel Humphreys [French]

Letter in French,

GLC07937.02.03

February 1, 1794

Tyan, Otto, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Captain John Burnham

Includes a copied letter from Henry Thompson, on back of letter

GLC07937.02.04

15 June 1796

A.W., fl. 1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Captain John Burnham

GLC07937.02.05

1783

Joseph, fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: [Schedule of the terms of Payment]

Title derived from the docket.

GLC07937.05

1793

Duff, James, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain John Burnham

to Captain John Burnham, the first page is a copy of a previous letter

GLC07937.06

1793

Duff, James, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain John Burnham

to Captain John Burnham,

GLC07937.07

1793

Donaldson, Joseph, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Schedule of the terms of Payment]

True copy of [Schedule of the terms of Payment]

GLC07937.08

1783

Autograph document

Title: [Estimate of Naval Stores]

Title derived from docket

GLC07937.09

February 27, 1793

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wanted to be in Philadelphia by 1 March, but thinks it will more likely be 3 or 4 March now. Writes, "It is the general opinion here that a war will take place between England and France, several officers of the British Navy are here at present, they are hurrying home by the first vessels." Notes Mr. Macomb has been released from jail "upon the principles I lately mentioned to you." States Macomb's real estate is up for sale. Says no man "lives more at his ease" than Horatio Gates. Saw him at 3 dinner parties last week. Mentions that he "is a warm democrat; the Baron says he is a good…

GLC02437.05836

February 27, 1872

Lanman, Joseph, 1811-1874

Letter signed

Title: to J. W. A. Nicholson

Written in secretarial hand and signed by Rear Admiral Lanman to Captain Nicholson of the USS "Lancaster." Orders Nicholson to release John Carroll who was confined for smuggling liquor. He also directs that Carroll be taken from the crew of the barge. Stamp in blue ink says: "U.S. Flag Ship / Lancaster / Feb 27 1872." Written while aboard the USS "Lancaster"

GLC03479.42

1969-1971

Come Out!

Header Record

Title: Collection of Come Out!, 1969-1971 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five issues of the publication Come Out! dated 1969-1971. Each issues covers different topics pertaining to gay rights with an early focus on protest and violence committed against LGBTQ people. Items contain original poetry, artwork, coming out stories, and news articles. Featured are photographs of marches, first-hand accounts, interviews with members from the community and international struggles.

GLC09872

1864

Emerick, J. H., fl. 1861-1865

Diary

Title: Pocket diary

14 prefatory and almanac pages + 121 diary pages + 37 memoranda and account pages. Entries throughout, plus notes. Summary of selected entries 1. 01/04/64. Resignation of General Stoneman. Also, "Reconnaissance to Shenandoah Valley has returned not being able to ford the river." 2. 01/08/64. Emerick visited Gardner in his gallery in the morning. 3. 02/13/64. "Gen. Grant has determined not to attack Longstreet in East Tenssee immediately." Also, performance at Ford's theatre in the evening. 4. 02/14/64. "Several hundred prisoners have escaped from one of the Richmond prisons and a number…

GLC06738.04

4 November 1863

Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Chatanooga that many men are sick and in the hospital. Notes that he has just arrived at Chattanooga. As punishment, he and the others are in the guard house. [He had deserted.] Gives his address as: "Buckners Division, Trigs Brigade, 54 Va. Regt. Vol., Company A., Chicka[h]omany Station, Tenn."

GLC02715.072

6 December 1863

Simon, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Epperly

Mentions that he gave Christian her letter. Writes that both Christian and Issac have been released from the guard house and have returned to active duty.

GLC02715.075