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1985/11/25

Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Konstantin Simis

Praises Simis' book "The Corrupt Society" (USSR--the corrupt society : the secret world of Soviet capitalism) as an "antidote to some of the gushy sentimentality about our Soviet Friends coming from the media in Geneva." Suggests that it should be required reading for "the so-called Soviet experts in the U.S. Foreign Service." Written on Nixon's personal stationary.

GLC06281

1836/10

Autograph manuscript

Title: Journal entries of a Mexican prisoner of war, captured by the Texas Army

Written before full exchange of prisoners began. Describing events of October 1 - November 28, 1836. Includes information about the defeat of the Mexican Army at San Jacinto, General Houston, Colonel Christy, Mr. Wolfe and Captain Patton.

GLC06284.02

1700 ca.

Kino, Eusebio F., fl. 1700

Autograph manuscript

Title: Relacion diaria de la entrata al Noroeste...

[Title contintued] "de mas de 300 leguas desde 11 Septiembre hasta 18 de Octubre." Recounts exploration of Primeria Alta (California), discovery of Colorado River, and state of missions in the area.

GLC06285

1776/01-02

Moncada, Fernando de Rivera y, fl. 1775-1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: Inquiry and report re: Indian rebellion at San Diego Presidio, 1775 [in Spanish]

A 20 page report on the Summer 1775 uprising that consists of a continuous series of documents signed by Moncada (pp. 3, 5, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 20) and Ortega (pp. 10, 12 and 14).

GLC06288

1832/11/27

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Blunt

Discusses an example of a British sailor executed for serving on an American ship during the war of 1812. Also discusses Andrew Jackson's election, de-emphasizing its importance, and comments that "the real difficulties of the Country are in another quarter," referring to slavery and the nullification crisis. Closes by quipping: "Van Buren seems to have got the start of Mr. Calhoun, but the whirligig of Time brings about its revenges."

GLC06312

1848/01/22

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Report to Minister of War re: his patriotism, injustices by the press, passport, (in Spanish)

Report addressed to the Minister of War and Navy. With docket from Pidare a relaciones on p.1 dated 13 February 1848.

GLC06293.03

1810/03/23

Cordero, Antonio, ?-1823

Manuscript document signed

Title: 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.

GLC06301.01

1794? ca.

Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802

Object

Title: British "Conder" halfpenny token expressing anger against Thomas Paine

Recto: "End of Pain" [sic] with depiction of a figure hanging from a scaffold. Verso: "May the knave of Jacobin clubs never get a trick."

GLC06303

1777/08/11

Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792

Broadside

Title: Proclamation. [calling for loyal colonists to help the British Army]

Burgoyne's famous proclamation at the beginning of his ill-fated campaign. Using threats to prevent support for American troops. "I have but to stretch the Indian forces under my direction... to overtake the hardened enemies of Great Britain and America." Docketed on verso "Mr. John Newton's"

GLC06309

1810/02/10

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Caesar A. Rodney re: Napoleonic wars, general decline of public morality

A petition concerning the depreciation of Continental Currency and its effects on N.J.'s citizens. Written in Monticello

GLC06322

1794/07/05

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Letter signed

Title: to Francis Vigo re: thanks for measures taken to procure information

Also states that the Spanish attempt to establish a port a Chickasaw Bluff is "an aggression of the highest nature."

GLC06479.02

1794/06/24

Vigo, Francis, fl. 1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anthony Wayne re: responding to Wayne's request for intelligence [draft]

Apparently a letter draft.

GLC06479.04

1898/07/25

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miguel Otero re: Battle of San Juan Hill

Describes the daring and resolution of New Mexico officers and troops in battle.

GLC06480

1898 ca.

Scribner's magazine

Photograph

Title: Roosevelt and an unidentified officer .

Both on horseback and facing right in partial profile. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .

GLC07002.35

1898 ca.

Photograph

Title: Reading orders to Rough Riders.

Men gathered in a circle with officers in the center obscured. Unidentified young boy in foreground. White paint at edge to create vignette, and penciled instructions on back regarding vignette.

GLC07002.36

1898 ca.

Photograph

Title: Two unidentified Rough Riders .

Equipped with rifles and bedrolls, both full-length and facing front, with camp visible in background. "Spanish War" inscribed on verso

GLC07002.37

1898 ca.

Photograph

Title: "A full Blooded Indian of the Rough Riders."

Title from inscription on verso. Shown on horseback with rifle. Camp and other soldiers visible in background.

GLC07002.38

1898 ca.

Pach Brothers (firm)

Photograph

Title: "Pres. Roosevelt when he was Col. of the Rough Riders."

Full-length profile of Roosevelt mounted on horseback and facing right. Parts of both Roosevelt and the horse outlined in ink. Pencil notation "Pack [Pach?] Bros." on reverse.

GLC07002.39