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to Henry Knox

Marked "Private" on address leaf. Letter detailing issues with taxes owed on the Waldo Patent lands. Page 2 and 3 have amounts of taxes listed. The letter has been repaired in places, leading to text loss.

GLC02437.06015

to Joseph Peirce

Hoping to sell the portion of the Waldo Patent that previously belonged to Thomas Flucker as soon as possible. Worries that the lands will soon be made worthless by the number of people who have settled there illegally without paying. For this...

GLC02437.09233

to Henry Knox

Recommends a mutual acquaintance, Daniel Lyman, a former aide-de-camp to General [William] Heath, to Knox and asks for his help in assisting Lyman in his career. Notes Lyman wishes an appointment in the revenue department when Rhode Island accedes to...

GLC02437.04455

to Henry Knox

Writes that he got Knox's letter, and that his finances are in order, so Knox does not need to worry about him if he does not get the discount. Randall will be able to pay him back either way. Explains briefly what income he will be receiving and...

GLC02437.05417

[Bill]

Lists transactions between James Rivington and Henry Knox, by date. Includes a note of receipt from William Staples on behalf of Rivington.

GLC02437.08605

[John Cabell Breckinridge]

Includes one carte de visite size albumen photograph mounted on a large mat.

GLC05007.02

[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]

Album of World War II marine. Brown leather album cover bound with leather tie and printed with "Photo-Log U.S. Navy." First few pages are for listing autographs of friends but only two lines are filled in. Many photos are of various women. Many...

GLC06567.05

[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]

Album of World War II marine. Maroon leather album bound with string tie. Includes many images of marines, some in China. Only a few pages of the album are filled.

GLC06567.06

[8 photographs of World War II marines]

Photos of Raymond D. Henley, a marine in World War II. Includes images of a Japanese primary school, Okinawa, dead Japanese, Henley's platoon, and a victory parade at Henley's hometown. In one folder.

GLC06567.09

[Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]

Print of a pen and ink drawing of Lincoln from the waist up without a beard. Issued to the members of the Bibliophile Society.

GLC08879.01.03

[Print of pen and ink drawing of Lincoln delivering a speech]

A date of June 15, 1858 is written in pencil. Print is signed Watt.

GLC08879.01.05

Supplemental Treaty Between the United States of America and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Indians of Middle Oregon

Rescinds hunting, fishing, root and berry gathering, and pasturing rights provided by an earlier treaty and outlines remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Johnson. Treaty arranged by J.W. Perit Huntington, Oregon...

GLC08055.25

[Bill for a trip]

A bill for expenses incurred during a trip, totaling thirteen pounds, eight shillings.

GLC01541.04.02

[James T. Brady]

Photograph of a portrait painting of Brady by Joseph Ames held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

GLC01822.03

[Calling card of Samuel F. B. Morse]

Accompanies GLC04650.02.

GLC04650.03

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, which is being hampered by white men who trade with the tribe...

GLC05731.02

to Judicial Santa Rosa

re: planned uprising against the crown. Cordero was the Mayor of Monclavia, Coahuila and Texas. Warns of an uprising planned by discontent Mexicans, French and Americans against the Spanish Crown.

GLC06301.02

to W. Croft

In compliance with Croft's request, encloses the "affidavits...as to value of lots proposed to be exchanged for the Collins farm" and a sworn statement on the prices he received for them when he sold them to Collins (none of the enclosed items...

GLC06623.28

Hine's quarterly: devoved [sic] to political, financial, labor, land and moral reforms [Vol. 1, no. 3 (July 1869)]

Discusses the "new danger", referring to the emergence of financial tycoons such as Commodore Vanderbilt and the concentration of wealth and power amongst a few. Also discusses other issues such as the elimination of land monopoly and opposition to...

GLC01265.36

[Parole for Capt. J. S. James]

Certifies Captain James of the 24th regiment of Virginia cavalry as a paroled prisoner of the Army of Northern Virginia and gives him permission to go home safely and undisturbed.

GLC03988.01

W.J. Ferguson, actor, dies; saw Lincoln shot

Newspaper clipping announcing the death of W.J. Ferguson, the last living actor to have witnessed the assasination of President Lincoln. Ferguson played the part of Lietenant Vernon in "Our American Cousin." The actor and Laura Keene were in the...

GLC05603.03.02

New-York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 2076 (April 18, 1865)]

Announcement of the assassination of President Lincoln and attempt on Seward's life. Includes a minute-by-minute account of Lincoln's last night under the supervision of his physician, Dr. Abbott. Also includes Captain Theodore McGowen's account...

GLC08428.08.01

Chemical analyses

Analyses of the first and second groups of elements, and third and fourth groups of metals, with a list of chemicals. Group analysis notes are stencil duplicates created at the Indiana University Chemistry Laboratory.

GLC04195.56

to Nathan Hodgdon

Informs his uncle that he is in good health and asks that his love be given to family and friends. Notes that his time (serving aboard the frigate Macedonian) is about half up and he has been at sea since the previous April. He asks to be written to.

GLC01450.705.02

[Exchange papers for American prisoner of war Joseph W. Clark]

Countersigned by Jn. Haines and W. Boothby, who along with Bowen were "Commissioners of His Majesty's Transport Service," and Thomas Gribble as agent for prisoners of war on parole at Ashburton, England. Certifies that Clark, a master of an...

GLC02247.02

[List of Pennsylvania electors supporting Henry Clay for president]

Sent to Erasmus J. Pierce with a circular letter (see GLC04119.01) extolling Clay and urging Pierce to submit the list of electors at the polls in the 1824 presidential election.

GLC04119.03

to Mr. French

Hillegas inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).

GLC01412.23.02

[List of orders for a printed Congressional speech]

Partially printed. Lists the names and corresponding number of copies ordered for a print of a speech delivered 16 March 1872 in the House of Representatives. List includes three Representatives' signatures: Job Evans Stevenson (Ohio), Aaron Fyfe...

GLC03481.15.04

[Carte-de-visite of Colored Soldiers]

Depicting the 64th U.S. Colored Infantry in camp with cannons at Palymra Bend.

GLC09018

Grandpa and his precious granddaughter "Zip"

"Grandpa & his precious Granddaughter 'Zip,'" identified on back as Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford. Twentieth century paper print of seated old man and a little girl holding a kitten.

GLC04196.06

[John Moore and granddaughter Mary Md. Moore]

Twentieth century paper print of Mary M. Moore and William H. Ford [sic?] seated on porch steps, the little girl barefoot. Purple stamp on verso "[illegible] B. Moore" (illegible due to abrasion).

GLC04196.07

[Massachusetts Militia Return]

Return or account of a militia and their armaments. Partially printed with a manuscript accomplishment, possibly by Capt Jonathan Rice, Sudbury, Massachusetts, dated in text 5 July 1775, with orders on verso from Colonel Ezekiel How, dated 26...

GLC09045

[Autograph cut-out of a McKeever letter]

Autograph (1.9 x 11.3 cm.) was cut from a larger letter and is pasted to a larger piece of paper (5 x 22.5 cm.). Above the autograph it is marked "Reported." The first letter of the first name, which is illegible, is next to the name "McKeever."...

GLC03479.24

[to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister]

Writes that the rainy weather prohibits soldiers from drilling. Mentions that he visited the Christian Commission and got three or four papers (newspapers or writing paper; the duties of the Commission's delegates required them to provide reading...

GLC07460.049

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and...

GLC07460.063

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Edward McAuley]

Captain Niven recommends McAuley for a twelve day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.09633

[Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Lockheed Martin Vega plane]

Inscription on verso is written by Lloyd Royer. He writes that he and Earhart didn't spend much time together. There is also a stamp with the name and address of John W. Underwood, possibly the photographer.

GLC07243.006.02

[Photograph of Neta Snook with airplane]

Image of Neta Snook as a young woman in flight clothing.

GLC07243.006.03

[Photographs of Neta Snook and unknown man]

Image of Neta Snook holding a bouquet of sunflowers accompanied by an unknown man.

GLC07243.006.05

Map of Fortress Monroe and surroundings

Includes an engraving with hand-written indications of where camp, mill creek, and a bridge are located. The map also indicates where fighting occurred and the course of the soldiers.

GLC02016.007

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

Recording deficiencies and surpluses.

GLC09134.01

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account Clothing for the first Massachusetts Regiment for the Year 1783." Signed by Azariah Egleston, Paymaster and Agent.

GLC09134.02

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account Charges to be made.. for the Year 1783."

GLC09134.03

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account of the Public Securities Received by Azariah Egleston, Agent..., for and delivered to the Officers and Soldiers...being the Balance Due them, for arrears of pay, Subsistence, Clothing, the Quantity of the Men Engaged further and Commutation...

GLC09134.04

[Return]

Return of ordnance and ordnance stores at Stoney [Stony] Point and Verplancks [Verplanck's] Point. Items listed by weight, ammunition and location.

GLC02437.10707

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to Bell informing her he has been relieved of his clerkship and must report to his Regiment. States Union General Edward R. Canby sent the order to relieve all clerks from Memphis. Hopes to get a clerkship in Vicksburg or New Orleans...

GLC03523.10.174

to his sister Martha

Remarks on a recent sermon he heard at the Post Chapel. He reports on the deaths of soldiers and soldiers' family members. Addressing his brother-in-law, he writes about a group of drafted men from Michigan that are presently at camp. Inquires...

GLC07460.067

[Payment]

Note to pay Edward Kelleran $15.

GLC02437.08825

[Payment]

Note to pay Captain Kelleran for $25.

GLC02437.08827

[Receipt]

Note for the borrowing and reception of £40, 8 shillings of Thomas Flucker.

GLC02437.08975

Carte de visite of Heber Painter

A bust image of a young Heber Painter. The size given includes the frame in which the carte de visite is kept .

GLC02016.182

[Contract]

Signed by various parties on the last two pages. A long detailed indenture contract between Spencer Phipps, Elisha Cook, John and Sarah Phips, Dame Jane Cook (guardian of Mary Cook), Nathaniel Hubbard, Frances Brinley, Samuel Waldo, and various...

GLC02437.10633

to his nephew, Wellington

Writes about what life is like in the army. He states that the troops usually sleep outside and never have more than a thick blanket between him "and the sky." He does not want his nephew to have to go to war and if he comes home he will tell him why...

GLC07460.116

[Petition to the committee considering the claims of Frankfort]

Unsigned, but content and handwriting suggest that the author is Henry Knox. Explains the history of the town of Frankfort, discusses whether it is part of the Waldo patent, and considers who owned the territory, and at what times.

GLC02437.07842

to Lucy Knox

Apologizes for not writing sooner, but declares that he knew his sister had written to her about their voyage, and he did not have anything to add. Mentions his and his wife, Eliza's, pleasure to be back at home. Discusses the oncoming spring...

GLC02437.07924

to Estelle Spero

Writes that he has enclosed ten very hard-earned dollars with the letter. Describes the ways in which he intends to save money. Outlines the day's schedule - a session on how to administer First Aid to gas attack victims, a lecture and film on map...

GLC09120.036

to Estelle Spero

Letter written while Diamond is on guard duty. Discusses differences between the treatment of black and white soldiers. Diamond mentions that he is being trained as a communications and staff man, and what this role will entail. He also outlines...

GLC09120.040

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that the training camp that he is in is the only Chemical Warfare training center in the country Written at Edgewood Arsenal

GLC09120.041

to Estelle Spero

Responds to a series of comments that Estelle had raised in a previous letter. Speaks about a "friend" of Sidney's who has attempted to date Estelle. Also discusses another friend who did not enlist and managed to acquire $2000 somehow. Instructs...

GLC09120.042

to Estelle Spero

Apologizes for brevity of letter, explaining that he has spent the evening with Joe, Percy Hamburger and Julie Zimmerman reminiscing old times.

GLC09120.043

to Estelle Spero

Writes of the implications of having been charged to a chemical weapons company; instead of being shipped as a unit, they will all be assigned to different parts of the service - infantry, field artillery etc. Mentions some of the rules that he has...

GLC09120.044

to Estelle Spero

Writes that he is suffering from the "empty week-end blues". Sidney puts this down to a visit from his parents, which was accompanied by constant references to home and Estelle.

GLC09120.045

to Estelle Spero

Describes the experience of being subjected to a dose of chloracetophenone (tear gas) in order to demonstrate to the soldiers the value of the gas mask. Outlines the rest of the day's schedule - a class in military customs and the History of...

GLC09120.046

to Estelle Spero

Expresses concern that Estelle is losing weight, and reassures her that he has attempted to stay away from anything dangerous and that he has every intention of returning. Registers surprise at the fact that his Southern compatriots had never tasted...

GLC09120.047

to Estelle Spero

Runs through the day's rather hectic schedule, apologizing for the brevity of the letter.

GLC09120.048

to Henry Moffett

GLC09182.03

to Henry F. McSherry

GLC09324.22

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she is sorry about Moe's mail situation. She also describes her day.

GLC09414.0217

to Eleanor Hammond

Is "tip top;" hopes she is too. Wants to know if she has received all of the money he has sent her. Is eating really well. Decided to turn in his gun to the quartermaster, so "all I will carry will be my knapsack." Expects to begin marching somewhere...

GLC09273.37

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.

GLC09120.064

to Estelle Spero

Diamond explains that the weekend pass that he had been granted for the coming weekend may be retracted as the corporal has threatened to "knife" him, meaning being given a gig or some other punishment. Sidney describes his day which has consisted...

GLC09120.106

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the "torture" of the ten days of simulated warfare that he and his men had just been on.

GLC09120.205

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the postcards. He heard from Hilda Selm as they are still trying to arrange a meeting time. He also heard from Eddie.

GLC09414.1040

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a good time with Mad, Ben and David.

GLC09414.0555

[Photograph of performers for the Junior Red Cross convention dinner]

One undated photograph of four students who would perform at the Junior Red Cross convention dinner. Student performers were pianist Diana Molinari, singer Janet Helms, ballet dancer Joyce Johnson, and magician Pete Thompson.

GLC09823.03

[Envelope addressed to Marco Martin]

One envelope addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin from Russel Scranton in Madison, Connecticut. Dated August 23.

Note: Marco Martin is commonly addressed to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

GLC09832.01

[Envelope addressed to Marco Martin]

One envelope addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin from Waterbury, Connecticut. Dated September 8. Reverse side
contains a scrawl of the text "Fanmie" in pencil.

Note: Marco Martin is commonly addressed to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

GLC09832.02

[Envelope addressed to Marco Martin]

One envelope addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin, 29 & 31 North Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated November 12.

Note: Marco Martin is commonly addressed to as Mrs. Thomas R. Martin.

GLC09832.03

[Envelope addressed to Bennet L. Scott]

One envelope addressed to B.L. Scott in Chicago, Illinois. Dated April 11.

GLC09832.04

[Envelope addressed to Bennet L. Scott]

One envelope addressed to B.L. Scott in Aurora, Illinois. Date is illegible, may be June 24.

GLC09832.05

to Thomas R. Martin

One letter addressed to Thomas R. Martin from Marco, his wife, dated Waterbury, May 7. Pertains to the family leaving Waterbury for New York; and figuring out the likelihood of him accompanying her on the move. Signed letter as "Marco."

GLC09832.12

to Marco Martin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas R. Martin dated Waterbury, November 5th. Sender's full name has been torn off. Mentions that her son, Charly was diagnosed with scarlet fever; news of the wedding of their cousin, Ella and provides updates of other...

GLC09832.13

[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

[Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

GLC07713.02.05

The Crisis

One pamphlet printed by The Crisis asking for new subscriptions to the magazine. Includes demographics of their exisiting readership, policies on reprints, notable contributors and reviews by other writers, civil rights leaders and politicians.

GLC09640.291

[Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II]

One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince...

GLC09620.423

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One document from George Adam Bronson copied to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. Bronson outlines his new weapons technology and training system. The letter also has a stamp along the top that reads, "Nixon Impeachment Proof."

GLC09613.02.0649.03

United States Congress publications regarding Native American treaties, removal, and affairs [Decimalized .01-.11.02]

GLC09885

The No-Creed Of Infidelity; Contrasted with the Faith and Hope of a Poor, Dying, Negro Woman.

JB00260

Set of 17 items related to William Wilberforce and documents regarding slavery [Decimalized .01-.17]

GLC09898

[Extract from J.Q. Adams' Diary and other articles]

Pages 145- 156 of unknown book

JB00589

to Mother

One letter from John G. Scurry addressed to his mother dated Near Richmond, March 19.

GLC03957.62

to Matthew

One letter addressed to Matthew from John G. Scurry dated Near Sarsborough, April 13.

GLC03957.63

to Sarah

One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated In Front Suffolk, April 26.

GLC03957.64

to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from C.W. Calkins dated Lee Center, March 3rd.

GLC03766.33

to Basil W. Wilson

One letter from Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead to Basil W. Wilson dated March 28, 1974. Moorhead replies to Wilson's letter against the impeachment of President Nixon.

GLC09613.02.3637.01

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping sent by Elisabeth Von Groidl to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated circa November 1973- February 1974. The article was printed in the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and it criticizes the House impeachment Managers as biased.

GLC09613.02.3722.08

Civil War muster roll for the 7th Corps D'Afrique, Company C

GLC09964

to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Leonard Borin dated March 28, 1944. Pertains to receiving care packages.

GLC09662.556

to Margaret Lobik

One letter from Charles K. Petter to Margaret Lobik dated January 16, 1948. Regarding a chest x-ray appointment.

GLC09579.039