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Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress April 2, 1917

Signed by Wilson on front endpaper. Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I. With original blue dust-jacket.

GLC00466

Collection of two items related to James Buchanan [Decimalized]

GLC00467

to William L. Herst

Comments on the appointment of James Burnside to chairman of the Central Committee of the state that Herst made. Indicates that he would like to support him. Written from his estate, Wheatland, near Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

GLC00467.01

to Thomas Dawes Eliot

Reverend Furness, a prominent abolitionist and Unitarian clergyman, thanks Congressman Eliot for a speech he gave. Writes about a fugitive slave (possibly Anthony Burns, who was arrested on May 24, 1854 in Boston): "That Slave must not be sent back...

GLC00468.01

[Confirmation of transportation]

McKim, a Captain Assistant Quartermaster, informs the United States Paymaster General's Office that he authorized the transportation of Corporal B. F. [Cheat?] from Boston to Baltimore. Partially printed.

GLC00468.03