1 April 1817

McCarthy, Charles, ?-1824

Printed document signed

Title: [Bill of exchange related to captured slaves in Sierra Leone]

McCarthy, Colonial Governor of Sierra Leone, instructs commissioners of the British Treasury to pay Major Donald McKenzie four hundred pounds, for "the expences of the Captured Negroes of this Colony." Partially printed, and housed within GLC 8059.01.

GLC08059.02

19 December 1861

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his father Tobias Gibson

Gibson has been given the command of the 3rd Brigade of General Pillow's 1st Division, which consists of the 13th La., 3rd Miss., and Williams' Light Battery. He is now acting Brigadier General and expects a full promotion. Gibson analyzes their military strengths and weaknesses, comments on the Mason and Slidell affair, and discusses the depreciation of money. Gibson signs at the close of the letter and again, with initials, at the end of his postscript. In part: "...I am well and standing the campaign magnificently. After having had occasion to examine our lines of…

GLC04501.014

29 December 1861

Gibson, Tobias, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Randall Lee Gibson

The letter provides news about the plantation crop and Randall's friends in New Orleans. Tobias Gibson believes Seward will "comply with the British demand."[Refers to the Trent Affair. Britain demanded the release of Southern Commissioners, James M. Mason and John Slidell.] Continued on 12/30. Surgeon C.M. Smith [see # 4] told Tobias he may not be able to return to duty. The North released Mason and Slidell.

GLC04501.020

30 April 1864

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his sister Louisiana Gibson]

Randall writes to his sister once a week, hoping that one of his letters will break the blockade and make its way across the Atlantic. He also hopes that John Slidell will be able to secure the recognition of the French government. He includes news of family and friends and stresses the importance of learning to spell correctly. Kin (a nickname for his brother John McKinley Gibson) is now his aide de camp. [excerpt] [3]…I hope Mr Slidell may be able even yet to get the French Government to appreciate our Cause and to help us. I have no doubt but that he has secured the friendship…

GLC04501.022

January 14, 1865

Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Louisiana Hart Gibson

Addressed to "Louly" Louisiana Gibson's nickname. He tells her to send her letters through John Slidell. [Louly is studying in Europe.] He was pleased to hear her account of the bazaar in Liverpool. He expects his command to be sent to Louisiana soon. Signed "Lee."

GLC04501.033

16 April 1822

Dorr, Ebenezer Ritchie, 1799-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Seeks information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under "the Florida Treaty."

GLC06313.04.182

21 June 1898

Lewis, Calvin, fl. 1865-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: To George Tillotson

Lists the items Tillotson will need if their unit is called up for service in the Spanish American War. Calvin Lewis was Captain of the 114th New York National Guard.

GLC04558.188

5 July 1898

Lewis, Calvin, fl. 1865-1898

Autograph letter signed

Title: To George Tillotson

The 114th Regiment has not been called up, however, Tillotson can enlist in Syracuse when a battalion is recruited.

GLC04558.189

1 July 1898

Britton, Edward E., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 1

114th NY National Guard. General orders No. 1. Drill dates. Physical examinations. Includes envelope.

GLC04558.190

1 August 1898

Mann, Herbert E., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 3

Order for all company drills to be discontinued until further notice. Instructions for headquarters night.

GLC04558.191

29 September 1898

Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 5

Orders for 114th regiment to assemble at the Armory on October 1st, 1898 for parade as part of the escort to Brooklyn's Volunteer troops.

GLC04558.192

13 September 1898

Britton, Edward E., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 4

Lists commanders of each company of the 114th regiment NY National Guard. Inspection for a parade.

GLC04558.193

16 September 1898

Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898

Postcard

Title: Order of attendance

Accompanying envelope not used to mail the post card. Countermanding General orders # 4.

GLC04558.194

21 November 1898

Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 6

Orders concerning mustering out of the service of the 114th regiment.

GLC04558.195

28 November 1898

Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 7

Orders regarding mustering out.

GLC04558.196

28 November 1898

Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 7

Duplicate of GLC04558.196. Orders regarding mustering out.

GLC04558.197

7 December 1898

Brower, George A., fl. 1865-1898

Broadside

Title: General orders no. 8

Announcing the mustering out of specific companies in the regiment. Accompanied by notice asking that all regiment members give particular attention to personal appearance at the time of mustering out.

GLC04558.198

17 June 1894

Russell, William Howard, 1820-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

"Bull Run" Russell makes appointment to meet recipient at the Carlton Club. On stationary of the Marlborough Club, Pall Mall S.W.

GLC05603.01.24

1943

Claessens, August, 1885-1954

Pamphlet

Title: Race Prejudice.

One pamphlet entitled, "Race Prejudice," dated 1943. Consists of writings pertaining to race discrimination based on prejudice, social conditioning and the religious, historical and geographical factors.

GLC09640.239

1951

Chafee, Zechariah Jr., 1885-1957

Pamphlet

Title: Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights

One report entitled, "Federal and State Powers Under the UN Covenant on Human Rights," by Zechariah Chafee, Jr., dated 1951. Item delves into the ratifying of the International Covenant on Human Rights.

GLC09640.329

11 May 1944

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Retired Officers Or Employees Of The United States Tendered Decorations From Foreign Governments

One pamphlet entitled, "Retired Officers Or Employees Of The United States Tendered Decorations From Foreign Governments," dated May 11, 1944. This pamphlet contains two lists of retired officers or employees of the United States. The people have been given gifts or awards from foreign governments. The state department is holding these awards or presents under the provision of an act dated January 31, 1881 entitled, U.S.C., title 5, sec. 115. One list is awards and presents from friendly governments, the other list is from unfriendly governments.

GLC09693.30

circa 1902

Photograph

Title: [Holy Moses! Look at the Ghost!]

GLC05139.03.38

circa 1902

Photograph

Title: [Peace Restored in the Family]

GLC05139.03.39

circa 1902

Photograph

Title: [I Wonder if I Can Do it That Way]

GLC05139.03.40

circa 1902

Photograph

Title: [Good Cause for a Lecture]

GLC05139.03.41