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Thomas Mifflin

Portrait engraving of Thomas Mifflin, shown from the waist up in formal military dress. Text beneath the image reads "Engraved by E. Wellmore from a painting by G. Smart in possesion of G. M. Dallas Esq'r." Includes Thomas Mifflin's signature beneath...

GLC04842.31.02

Dear Mother

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Dear Brother [Philip Lyman]

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Dear Brother

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Dear Mother

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Dear Mother and Father

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Dear Mother

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Dear Mother

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Brother

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Dear Parents

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Parents and Sisters

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Dear Friends

Written at Camp Cash

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Dear Friends

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Dear Friends

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Dear Friends

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Dear Sister Sylvia

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Dear Brother

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[Legal writ to Sheriff of New Hampshire]

This document is a printed mandate made in the name of King George III. It was written and signed in Portsmouth, N.H on 4 November 1769. It is a legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in...

GLC03657.01

An Act for the Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document is an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. This document includes a list of the districts within the scope of the Act's requests and numbers...

GLC03657.02

An Act in addition to, and alteration of an Act passed the twelth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, entitled An Act for Raising and Compleating the State's Quota for the Continental Army.

This document accompanying an Act passed in the State of New Hampshire. It is an alteration to an Act for the raising and completing this state's quota of the Continental Army. It allows towns and counties to muster men for their quotas in whatever...

GLC03657.03

An Act in addition to Two several Acts of this State passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up the State's Quota of the Continental Army.

This document is an Act in addition to two several Acts of this state passed since the commencement of the present year for raising and filling up this state's quota of the Continental Army. It mentions the Act passed on 12 January 1781 and further...

GLC03657.04

An Act for preventing the subjects of His Britannic Majesty and all other persons inimical to the United States of North America, from prosecuting Actions, serving as Jurors, or acting as town officers within this State.

This document consists of various Acts that are passed to prevent the inhabitants of Great Britain from committing acts inimical to the United States of America. In summary, they attempt to prevent British officials from holding office or influencing...

GLC03657.05

A Schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783.

A schedule containing an account of the services of the militia, from 1775 to 1783. Records movements and stations throughout the months between the aforementioned years. Begins with the battle of Lexington in 1775.

GLC03657.07

Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War

This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.

GLC03657.08

The New York Herald, Tuesday, September 13, 1921.

This document is a newspaper that was found stuffed in the frame of 05860.01 when that document was being removed from the mount and frame. It is a newspaper from a 1921 release of The New York Herald. Topics covered include international economic...

GLC05860.02

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 797 (July 3, 1863)]

The War in the West, Report of the Capture of the Atlanta, From Lee's Army.

GLC05959.42.15

[Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home] [decimalized]

Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home. 34th Illinois.

GLC05344

[Photograph of Edward Vernon Rickenbacker]

A photograph of a young Edward Vernon Rickenbacker. He is photographed in his World War I uniform with the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion d'honneur, the Croix de guerre and the Victory medal.

GLC05508.010.02.01

[Photograph of Edward Vernon Rickenbacker]

A photograph of an older Edward Vernon Rickenbacker. He is photographed in a suit and tie.

GLC05508.010.02.02

[Photograph of Leatrice Joy]

A photograph of Leatrice Joy. On the photograph written in pen is the message: "To Dick Gratefully Yours Leatrice Joy."

GLC05508.152.02.01

President Lincoln's Inaugural. Maine Democrat Extra

Printing of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address in three colums.

GLC05557.01

to All concerned

Reports congratulations from King George.

GLC05622.05.01

to All Concerned

Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.

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to All Members of the Allied Expeditionary Force

Eisenhower bids farewell to the allied expeditionary force. He is relinquishing command. He conveys his gratitude and admiration.

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Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 201 (November 29, 1862)]

Death of General Mitchell, General McClellan Badly Crippled at Sharpsburg.

GLC05959.73.10

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol., no. 100 (November 29, 1863)]

Details of the Battle of Chickamauga, Yankee disaster reported at Matagorda Bay.

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Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol., no. 96 (March 24, 1864)]

Proclamation by Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, The Rebel Calumny on Col. Dahlgren, Charleston impregnable from the sea approaches.

GLC05959.73.12

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 27 (June 28, 1864)]

News from Petersburg, Situation in Virginia, Morgan's victory in Kentucky.

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Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 30 (July 1, 1864)]

Operations in front of Petersburg.

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Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 158 (December 10, 1864)]

Sherman's position, Lincoln's message to Congress, Abolition of slavery by Constitutional Amendment.

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Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 179 (January 11, 1865)]

Removal of General Butler.

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Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. (January 11, 1865)]

The Lake Erie Raid, Letter from General Glenn - Athens, Georgia.

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Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 3] March 1863

History of the war.
Cupid's Freak
A Molasses Stew in the Country
Scenes from the Life of a Bashful Man
A Horrible Scrape
Anecdotes of Paganini

GLC05959.75.04

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 3] March 1863

Copy of GLC05959.75.04.

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Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 4] April 1863

History of the War
The Triumph of Spring
Passion and Principle
John Bull Turned Quaker
Poland and Russia
The Sentinel's Reverie
Memory

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Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 5] May 1863

History of the War
A Hymn from St. Gregory the Great
On the Flank
A Southern Republic and a Northern Democracy
God
Chats Over my Pipe
Satirical Romance
It Might Have Been
Passion Flowers

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Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 6] June 1863

History of the War
The Bishop and the Knight
A Jungle Recollection
The Countersign
Agnes, A Novel
The Virginia and the Blockaders
Tannhauser
Tell Me My Love, Do the Shadowy Skies
Pete and the Painter

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Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 11 & 12] June 1863

History of the War
England's Neutrality
Agnes, A Novel
The Anglo-Saxon Mania
Sleep
Mr. Reginald's Brindled Dog
The Dying Soldier
The Jewish Nation and its History
Uprise, Ye Braves
Animal Language
Voiceless Verse

GLC05959.75.09

Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (January 24, 1863)]

The war along the Mississippia, Sketch of Barksdale's Mississippi Pickets watching the Yankee pontoons at Fredericksburg.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (January 31, 1863)]

Sketch of General Albert Sidney Johnston.

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Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 22 (February 7, 1863)]

Sketch of General Lloyd Tilgham.

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1863 Diary

GLC06160.01

Belt Buckle

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Photograph of Jefferson Cruger

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Comb

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Cased Photograph of Jefferson Cruger

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Unidentified cloth piece (probabaly from collar)

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Tintype photograph of young man

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Calico Handkerchief

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Small American Flag

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[Girl with cat]

Found behind photograph of Hildring family (GLC06196.202).

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Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01

Diary [September 1864]

He describes the weather and his daily activities which include being on guard and other work. He talks about the mail he received and any notable news he has learned. He mentions a fight on Sept. 12th very briefly.

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Diary [September 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. A notable entries occurs on Sept. 16th when he describes the death of his friend Delano.

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Diary [October 1864]

He records the weather in each entry. He spends a great deal of time on the weather in this one. He talks about the mail he received and activities like going on picket and listening to a sermon.

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Diary [July-Dec. 1865]

He records the weather every day and mentions the mail he receives.On July 22, he mentions a fellow soldier whose body they were unable to find. He often goes through his day, saying who he had dinner with and any other notable activities.

GLC06245.07

Check Book

Records transactions from 1897 -1902. Includes blank checks and balance book.

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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.

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Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

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Calling Card for Mrs. D.B Arthur

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to "Comrades of Co. I, 20th Inft. Wisc. Vols."

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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Gertrude to her younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gertrude discusses religion and family affairs, including the recent relocation of their family from the Valley of Prattsbugh to out west. In this letter it is...

GLC06253.01

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written by A. L. Van Esquire to his cousin Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire describing his experience at law school and the companions he has made while there. Van also makes reference to Franklin's attendance at another law school...

GLC06253.02

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written by Robert B. Van Valkenburgh to his younger brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Robert speaks about family affairs, including his mother and young brothers who are now living in Michigan. Robert also speaks of...

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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh to her son Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter his mother writes about family affairs including traveling to visit relatives, selling property, and farm work. She also asks that Franklin...

GLC06253.04

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...

GLC06253.05

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by his sister Gertrude. Gertrude speaks of traveling to see family, her deteriorating sight, and family affairs. There is a thin stip missing from the top of the third and fourth page with minimal...

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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by brother Robert B. Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, Robert tells Franklin what it means to be a lawyer and the moral obligation he has to be honest with his clients. Robert also provides a list of...

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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh by Otis H. Waldo. In this letter Waldo entreats Van Valkenburgh to return and continue working for the firm stating the amounts Van Valkenburgh would be paid for his first and second year of...

GLC06253.08

to Emmeline Wells Pratt

A letter written to Emmeline Wells Pratt by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Van Valkenburgh professes his love and reminisces on their time spent together. In pencil at the top of the letter it is written that Pratt is the fiance of Van Valkenburgh...

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to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh. In this letter Franklin discusses family affairs and asks his father to consider coming to visit for Thanksgiving and to bringing his mother to visit as well...

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to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh. Franklin wished his mother a Happy Birthday. The letter notes that Franklin sent his mother a present, which is not in the collection. This letter is...

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to Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his mother Mary Bethiah Van Valkenburgh, about family affairs. This letter mentions the inclusion of four dollars, which is not in the collection.

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to Jacob Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh to his father, Jacob Van Valkenburgh, describing the weather, education, and family affairs. This letter is written on Waldo and Van Attorneys and Counsellors at Law letterhead.

GLC06253.14

to Mrs. Atarrisum Voorlies

I signed telegram by Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh informing Mrs. Atarrisum Voorlies that his brother, Gerrit Smith Van Valkenburgh, and another individual would be joining her for dinner. The teleram has small tears along the crease lines and in...

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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Gerrit Van Valkenburgh to his brother, Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Gerrit expounds Christian doctrine and speaks of local involvement during the Civl War. There is a large purple stamp in the upper left hand corner of the...

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to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward thanks his brother for the gift of the book "The Shuttle," and mentions a recent health scare. The letter is signed Edy.

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