22 June 1801

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to "the Collectors of the Customs'

"Issue no commission to any private armed vessel . . ." (Complying with Convention with France ending the Quasi war.)

GLC08364

1739-1740

Manuscript document

Title: Account of passengers and disposal of the servants time of service who were brought hither from Cork in Ireland on the ship John & Mary...

Title continues "James Underdowne Master on account & Visque of Capt. John Eloss Owner of said ship." Ledger page accounting for passengers and their servants on board, including pricing.

GLC08366

4 May 1764

Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir William Johnson

Re: Suppression of Pontiac's rebellion which, "I am to hope will put a final end to all our Indian Quarrells, and procure us a safe & lasting Peace with all the Indian Tribes."

GLC08378

1781

Necker, Jacques, 1732-1804

Manuscript document

Title: [Excerpt from "Le compte rendu au roi"] [in French]

Excerpt from French finance minister Necker's 1781 report, to the king, of the royal finances. Entirely in the hand of Henry Knox's aide-de-camp Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.09896

circa December 1794

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph document

Title: Measures in the War Department which it may be expedient to adopt

Hamilton outlines suggestions for improving the military. The first point describes organizing the militia into five classes divided up by age and marital status, beginning with unmarried men age 18-25, excepting certain apprentices and students. Each of the classes will be formed into infantry, artillery and cavalry. Provides details on the order in which each class will be called, and states "In case of domestic insurrection no man able to serve shall be excused on any condition. In case of foreign war any man may be excused paying 50/100 Dollars." Only militia in frontier counties will…

GLC02437.09952

circa 1784

Manuscript document

Title: [Memorial of Hannah Flucker]

Date of 1784 added later in pencil. Addressed to the "Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists." Discusses the lands and properties to which she is entitled as heir to her father Brigadier General Samuel Waldo, as well as her brother Samuel Waldo. Outlines the history of the Waldo patent, beginning with King Charles the First granting the Muscongus patent to the Council of Plymouth. Enumerates the acreage and value of lands to which Hannah Flucker has a claim.

GLC02437.09112

22 September 1790

Manuscript letter

Title: to Mr. de Lambert [in French]

Noted as a copy. Letter is in French. Letter appears to be about financial exchanges between France and the United States. Document was written between 22-26 September 1790. Author is unknown but it appears to be from a firm with the name Schweitzer.

GLC02437.09817

10 July 1898

Burton, James, fl. 1898

Photograph

Title: "9th Infantry firing from Trenches on San Juan Hill, Sunday the 10th of July."

Rear view of approximately ten armed soldiers in a trench. Stamp of photographer on back; ink and white paint on lower left corner of image.

GLC07002.49

circa 1898

Photograph

Title: Rear view of procession of mounted soldiers.

Truce flag visible in center of image. Ink applied to lower right corner of photograph.

GLC07002.55

September 17, 1814

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Col. Andrew Haynes

Battle at Fort Bowyer, Mobile Point [Ala.]: "I stop the mail to state the glorious news, that Fort Bowyer is safe, the British and allies severely drubbed..."

GLC07983.02

January 22, 1822

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his "claim before the Commrs under the Florida Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty. Seeks Hobart's assistance, mentioning that he will compensate Hobart with the commissions of the estate in return. Notes that a document proving his property loss will be found in the Secretary of State's office.

GLC06313.04.141

1898

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Photograph

Title: Rough Riders on Parade

A procession of mounted men, taken from slightly to the left of a direct frontal perspective. Written at Camp Wikoff.

GLC06449.01

circa 1898

Scribner's magazine

Photograph

Title: Roosevelt on horseback.

With messenger (also on horseback) approximately one length behind.Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front.

GLC07002.32

29 November 1861

Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes

Newspaper

Title: Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 19 (November 29, 1861)]

Subjects include Lord Lyons and the capture of the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell, admission of Missouri to the Confederacy, 11 November 1861 proclamation from the governor to the volunteer militia companies of the state. This issue includes minutes of the gubernatorial and senatorial reports, and lists of elected senators, representatives, and war tax collectors. Inclues small sections of Southern news, including the secession of Missouri and an update of war events in Pensacola. Selected correspondence between Governor Joseph E. Brown and General William H.T. Walker highlights…

GLC05959.01.01

6 December 1861

Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes

Newspaper

Title: Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 25 (December 6, 1861)]

Proclamation by Joseph E. Brown. The capture of Montgomery and the surrounding of Siegel occupy the front page of this issue. Separate reports from Tennessee, Pensacola, and the Mississippi River detail war events. The Ladies Relief Society of Eatonton and Putnam County publish a statistical account of all their recent work, namely coats, shirts, pants, and socks made and sent to various locations. News from Europe is also included. Document has several watermarks and the ink is fading.

GLC05959.01.05

29 March 1864

Gilbert, Thomas, fl. 1861-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily sun. [Vol. 9, no. 196 (March 29, 1864)]

Northern News, printing of Lincoln's promotion of Grant to lieutenant general and Grant's reply. An editorial remarks on European support for the Southerners without removing their aversion to slavery. This issue contains at least four ads for fugitive slaves. An ad for rewards for the arrest of deserters includes names and physical descriptions of soldiers thought to be in the area. An inquiry about the chemical affinities of tobacco is discussed. A report details how confederate prisoners are being treated at Point Lookout, Maryland, including work, food, and inducement to leave the…

GLC05959.03.04

10 December 1863

Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864

Newspaper

Title: Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 361 (December 10, 1863)]

Subjects include The Siege of Charleston-Further Shelling of the City, Yankees Have Seized All Boats Along the Tennessee River, News on the Siege of Fort Sumter. A proclamation from the governor requests citizens to join in a day of fasting, prayer, and other appropriate religious activity. An editorial explores the imminent danger of a powerful Federal central attack on the Confederacy, and another lengthy article describes foreign opinions gleaned from the press.

GLC05959.07.05

23 July 1862

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 134 (July 23, 1862)]

An article titled "European Intervention" reports that European recognition, let alone intervention, is unlikely. Another article, "Letter from General Butler Explaining his Order Concerning the Ladies of New Orleans" berates General Benjamin F. Butler for an order relating to prostitution. Other articles include: "Effect of the News of McClellan's Defeat in St. Louis" and "Condition of General McClellan's Army -- Views of Gens. Porter and Marcy." Includes accounts of proceedings in the U.S. Senate, troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

GLC05959.09.054

January 11, 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 280 (January 11, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the "Chronological Record of the Principal Events of 1862", the state of New Orleans and a vindication of their situation, The New Madrid Evacuated, and Clyde Steamer "Vulcan" Sold to the Confederates.

GLC05959.09.122

January 23, 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 290 (January 23, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the reports of the Richmond Correspondence to the newspaper, the Desperate Fight of Forrest, Hindman's Address to His Troops Before the Battle of Cane Hill, Arkansas, Rosecrans' Retaliatory Order, Destruction of British Property by the Alabama, Opinion of a British Officer, and "Our Canadian Friends".

GLC05959.09.128

February 22, 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 10 (February 22, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the continued speech of Hon. C.L. Vallandigham, City of Mexico Taken by the French, and Political Movements in the War. Also includes local advertisments and runaway slave notices.

GLC05959.09.144

3 March 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 17 (March 3, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on President Jeff. Davis' Message in England, Letter by Jos. E. Brown, "Embezzelling Money in the Post Office Department", and From New Orleans - What Banks is Doing with the Negroes.

GLC05959.09.147

15 March 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 28 (March 15, 1863)]

"The Raid into North Alabama," reprinted from the Huntsville Advocate, includes reports of the raid by "abolitionist hellhounds." "The Slavery Question" is the title of a chapter in a popular book, the summary of which appears under the heading "Spence on the American Union." "France & Beast Butler - Official Correspondence" features letters between Mercier and Eduard Drouyn de L'Huys.

GLC05959.09.155

11 April 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 50 (April 11, 1863)]

"Latest Federal Reports From the River," reprinted from the Chicago Times, describes events on the Tallahatchie river. "Northern News" mentions issues of personal liberty in the Union, former President Franklin Pierce, and General Butler's visit to New York. "Foreign News" includes a report on "The Confederate Loan in England" reprinted from the London Globe.

GLC05959.09.168

17 April 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 55 (April 17, 1863)]

"An English View of the War," an article excerpted from the London Times, includes a subtitle which reads (partially damaged): "...The Strength of Charleston -- Vicksburg Impregnable -- An English View of the Yankee Conscription." In excerpts reprinted from the Charleston Gazette, "Yankee Account of the Preparations for the Late Attack on Charleston" describes the circumstances of the impending seige in 5 sections: "The Delay," "Removing the Obstructions," "The Monitor Fleet," "Condition of Fort Sumter," and "Other Rebel Works."

GLC05959.09.172