11 October 1780

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

Writes to Pickering, who was his successor as Quartermaster of the Continental Army when Greene took command of West Point just after Benedict Arnold's treason. Expresses his dismay at the state of the garrison at West Point and requests supplies. "On my arrival at this place I found every thing in so disagreeable strain, so much to do, so little time to do it in ... " Advises that he has stopped Captain Seizer's artillery company from marching until they can get more manpower. Informs that more artificers are needed, that many boats need repair, and that winter barracks need to be built.

GLC07667

6 December 1863

Walhert, Christian, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Union soldier's letter]

Discusses completion of the Capitol. Accompanied by patriotic stationery envelope.

GLC08511

circa 1861-1865

Barnard, George N., 1819-1902

Photograph

Title: The New Capital, Columbia, S.C.

One undated photograph entitled, "The New Capital, Columbia, S.C.," taken by George N. Barnard. Pictured here is the South Carolina State House. The building is surrounded by rubble.

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16 June 1810

Jones, David, 1748-1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Notes his reception of Hobart's letter along with the quit claim Deeds, which he sent to French & Everetts. States that he is disappointed because out of the $70 he sent there was "none left for [him]" and he needed it to buy an Iron for the Mill he is building. Writes he will try again and hope he is not disappointed again. Also has an autograph note signed from Mary Nole (Jones' daughter) on page 2, relaying family news, including the birth of her five month old son Orlando and the death of Betsy's (her sister) son who was also about the same age. States that she is glad to…

GLC06313.04.014

3 January 1822

Hobart, Nathaniel, 1758-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs his nephew that he witnessed the ordination of Reverend Samuel Spring "and saw him inducted into the pastoral office over the church & congregation of the old parish." In regard to family news, he notes that that he was in Hanover for Christmas, "there appears to be a famine," and Mr. Whitman has moved into a new house. Asks about the progress of the bankruptcy law and if there will be a congressional investigation into "the controversy between General [Andrew] Jackson and the Spanish..."

GLC06313.04.128

February 6, 1864

Richards, Allen J., fl. 1864-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Says he has been ordered to guard the Railroad and trains from Alexandria to Brandy Station. Notes that he slept in a tent on the hard ground the first night, and caught a bad cold as a result. Troops are stationed along the road, and they are building block houses at every railroad bridge. States that several of his friends have reenlisted, but he does not have any plans to reenlist because, "3 years is enough." Recounts an instance in which the train broke down on its way to Baltimore, Maryland, and the conductor had to run back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to get a new engine.…

GLC06559.076

1835-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Broadsheet

Title: The Fire-Proof Building Company, of New York

They list several different types of fireproof building material for building owners, architects, and builders. Engravings of building materials and construction efforts reveal different uses for fireproof materials, with a list of examples of such buildings in New York City.

GLC00687.190

May 16, 1892

Cravath, Erastus Milo, 1833-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He thanks him for his comments on the work at Fisk. He sends condolences on the death of his brother. They are now building a Fisk Memorial Library. The author was one of the founders of Fisk University, an early African-American school of higher learning.

GLC00687.266

January 10, 1864

Welles, Edmund, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Brandy Station. Says the lack of respect for the Sabbath shown by the men in camp angers him. Believes that the men serving in the Union Army will be able to say that they gave "life and limb in this cause of humanity." Says he has been transferred to the "Signal Corps-Army of the Potomac." Mentions that he received his cavalry uniform and arms and built a house in which he will live with two others. Notes people he met at the hospital and states that he and Sergeant Perkins were reminiscing about their stay in Ward B.

GLC06559.092

March 14, 1891

R. A. Lancombe, fl. 1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George May Powell

He sends the new estimate from Mrs. Powell's changed plans. He details the new plans for reconstruction on their house for $165.

GLC00687.263

1918

Beneker, Gerritt A., fl. 1918

Poster

Title: Concrete Ammunition / Second - Line - Defense

With printed text on back.

GLC09521.01

1918

Beneker, Gerritt A., fl. 1918

Poster

Title: Work As You Would Fight

With printed text on back.

GLC09521.02

1863

Cook, Henry, fl. 1862-1864

Diary

Title: 1863 Diary

Henry Cook describes his life in camp, including his reading and other pasttimes, day trips into cities, soldiers' pay, food, and signal corps duty. He also writes of the movements of the signal corps and of his regiment (9th NJ Volunteers) in considerable detail, including information about the officers and about any skirmishes they encountered. He mentions battles at New Bern, Fort McAlister, Fort Jackson, Little Washington, Chancellorsville, Jackson, Miss., Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Knoxville, and Tarborough by name. He refers to African Americans on several occasions, including the…

GLC03958.02

1 October 1975

Williams, Cordelia Shelton, 1889-1978

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Children

Cordelia Williams writes to her children that she can't believe that 1975 is almost over. Virginia sent her 24 skeins of very pretty yarn. She continues by discussing how beautiful the weather has been and how good it was for her tomatoes and flowers. Then she worries about the news of gas and oil shortages, inflation, and the government's urging recipients of Social Security to deposit their checks in the bank. She then informs them that there are plans to build a new shopping center on Jefferson Street and she thinks this is a bad idea. She wishes them well and asks if Dolores is in L.A.

GLC09587.323

1905-1908

Winthrop, Beekman, 1874-1940

Photograph album

Title: [Photograph album of Puerto Rico in 1900s]

One photograph album consisting of cyanotypes, silver prints and printing-paper photos dated 1905 to 1908 related to Beekman Winthrop's governorship in Puerto Rico. Images depict the colonization by the American government; developing infrastructure; construction of railroads, buildings, and roads. Portraits include those of Taino people, Puerto Ricans and American engineers, land surveyors and ranchers. Photographs within the album note locations within the island. Exact names of towns have not been determined. There are a variety of images of nature. Condition of photographs vary.

GLC09840

1943-1945

Denny, Russell E., fl. 1943-1945

Photograph album

Title: [Album belonging to Russell E. Denny, 1943-1945]

One photograph album belonging to Russell E. Denny dated 1943-1945. Pertains to his service during World War II with the United States Navy. Album contains approximately 370 photographs from Denny's stints in the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea, and Aleutian Islands. Split into four sections, each section is dedicated to friends, family in Gary, Indiana, and serving in the 5th Special Naval Construction Battalion and later in the Seventh Fleet.

GLC09858

26 November 1862

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents and sister

Wheeler has just marched fourteen miles to Gallatin, Tennessee and writes that he doesn't mind the marching as much as he used to. The letter is continued on Thursday, November 27th; Thanksgiving day. Wheeler writes that he will not march today but reports that there is talk of sending the company to Murfreesboro for rear guard. He mentions that Gallatin is the most beautiful town he's seen in a long time. There are many secessionists in the town and Lysander hopes that one day "we can go right in and clean them right out." He claims he is "willing to march to the Gulf of Mexico if we…

GLC07460.007

29 December 1862

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents and sister

Writes that he is anxious to receive a letter from Darius assuring that he arrived home safely. Wheeler expresses tremendous relief for the discharge of his brother-in-law and writes that Darius was very concerned about leaving Lysander behind. Reports that [Confederate General John Hunt Morgan] has not come after them yet and that they are currently building a fort should he attack. Writes that there has been no mail for three or four days due to torn up tracks. Requests that he be sent pepper, saleratus (salt), a bottle of ink, and some tea.

GLC07460.009

1944

His Majesty's Stationery Office

Pamphlet

Title: Demonstration Houses

One pamphlet entitled, "Demonstration Houses," dated 1944. Printed by His Majesty's Stationery Office. Gives patterns used to build demonstration houses and flats erected in Northolt.

GLC09640.079

15 March 1919

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother about moving to another city where he is working on drainage, water and light systems, roads, and buildings. Discusses daily life and the weather. Promotion to corporal inferred from signature. Written at Camp d'Auvours.

GLC07810.049

6 June 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

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

Wheeler writes that the colonel has ordered new 10x12 foot loghouses be built on the sight to accomodate eight men per building. He is fond of the area and wishes to stay there longer. Explains to his family why he is at Signal Hill and gives specific details about the telegraphing activites that go on there. Reports that there was fighting at Franklin two to three days ago and canonading could be heard throughout the whole battle. He also reports that Union forces have taken five hundred prisoners. Discusses the hanging of an old negro man who was aiding rebels in catching Union…

GLC07460.034

13 June 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

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

Writes of the possiblity of getting furloughed in late July but asks that this not be mentioned to anyone. He tells his family that he could have asked for a furlough sooner, but he felt that the men with wives and children deserved to be furloughed first. Wheeler writes about his friend Brundage whose father and brother are copperheads in West Chester County, New York. He writes that Brundage "could shoot his father as well as a southern Rebel." Mentions a Nashville paper's erroneous report of fighting that occurred at Lavergne,Tennessee between Union troops and three thousand rebels.…

GLC07460.035

February 19, 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is in good health and is glad to hear that his family is as well. The brigade still has not marched out from Nashville, Tennessee. There is also another brigade close by and they each hear rumors that one of them has received marching orders. States that the weather is very cold and the men are without their overcoats as they had sent them home. The commander of the other brigade sees no point in marching out before spring. Writes that he is still required to go on picket despite the bad weather. However, they do not have drills or dress parade during bad weather. Reports they…

GLC07460.070

9 September 1864

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents, brother-in-law and sister

Written near the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. Writes that for about eight or ten days he was filling ill. He is better now and is almost ready to rejoin his unit. He is a little thinner but he is feeling well and can eat hard tack again. Writes that they have recrossed the Chattahoochee River and are now encamped on the north bank. The rest of his brigade has marched through Atlanta, Georgia. There was a guerrilla attack by ten rebel soldiers who captured a wagon of supplies and an ambulance. Writes that they have been busy building houses and fixing up camp. He hopes that they will be…

GLC07460.097

19 October 1863

Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister Martha [Spohn]

Discusses the weather, particularly the muddy conditions. He states that the local rock is limestone and that the mud makes good mortar for building chimneys. Wheeler expects that they will stay in Nashville for some time, possibly through the winter. Mentions that his Uncle Washington is a peace man of the "Vallandingham stripe", referring to Clement Vallandingham, an Ohio Statesman and leader of the Copperhead faction of Democrats in the North. Of the Copperheads, Wheeler remarks: " the Devil is a more likely man than these Copperheads for he is always on one side, and you know how to…

GLC07460.056