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[Return for military provision and supplies]

Lieutenant Price signs this return for cannon cartridge, ten pounds of twine, and twenty gallons of wine for the laboratory at West Point.

GLC02437.09686

[Invoice]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics, including medicine, sermons, Classical literature, and others.

GLC02437.10384

[List]

List of goods ordered and bought by Henry Knox to be shipped to Boston. Consists of books on a variety of topics including, poetry, novels, dictionaries, and others.

GLC02437.10385

to William Smith

General Imboden writes from Headquarters of the Valley District. Imboden's friend, [Aylette?] B. Coleman of Nelson County, Virginia, was a volunteer aid on his staff, "but the promulgation of an order prohibiting men liable under the Conscript Act...

GLC02461.11

to V.M. Randolph

Written on letterhead of the Navy Department of the Confederate States. Written by Mallory as Secretary of the Navy to Captain Randolph. Says Randolph is to be relieved of command of the Warrington Navy Yard by Captain D.W. Ingraham, who will be...

GLC02469.12

to H. Storm, Esq.

Trenholm replies to an inquiry from Storm. Relates that he was appointed as the successor of Charles G. Memminger as Secretary of the Confederate Treasury in July 1864.

GLC02469.28

[invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks]

invoice of clothing issued to Captain Ethan A. Jenks. 10 March 1865 Written at Fort Sedgwick

GLC02750.104

to Mother

He is getting very tall. He has also been growing homesick. There was a snowstorm.

GLC02831.19

to Mother

He thinks his mother should keep N. at school because it's better for him to have a good education than to work. A furlough is completely out of the question right now.

GLC02831.20

to My Dear Friend

GLC02915.55

to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister discussing previous correspondence, the need for more soldiers, and briefly describes the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack. Refers to the Monitor as "a little infernal machine called the Erricson." Mentions damage to...

GLC03060.03

to James M. Maitland

Writes to her brother summarizing all the family news.

GLC03523.10.012

to his mother and sister

Describes camp life and goes into detail about the meals that he has eaten. Remarks on the good spirits of the men in the camp and says that Captian Hoyt has offered to lend Charles and George horses so that they can ride to all the different camps.

GLC03603.207

to his mother

Not signed by Asa Smith. Says they are to remain there because of the "Monitor" and that if they can get through tonight they will be secure. Describes the sinking of the "Cumberland" and the burning of the "Congress" by the "Merrimac." Says the...

GLC03681.02

to his mother

Continuation of his letter from GLC03861.02 - he numbers the pages 5-8. Goes on to describe the situation involving the Confederate attack near Newport News, as well as the action of the CSS "Merrimac" and USS "Monitor." Says the 20th and 99th New...

GLC03681.03

telling defense attorney that judge will be hearing deposition of plaintiff's material witness

GLC03769.065

memo to defense attorney

deposition of plaintiff's material witness has been heard, copy of 03769.65

GLC03769.077.03

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.08

to Mary Moore Kelly

He will superintend recruits for the Army until the end of May, when he will return to Staten Island. He describes a social encounter with the Livingstones. He also describes his living arrangements. This letter was written at Gramercy Park House.

GLC04195.44

To his wife

Worries at her sickness, hopes for furlough; farm news, business and questions.

GLC04558.074

to Mary Magie

He sent his wife $50 and suggests that she loan it out with interest. He discusses the battle of Franklin and his profits. He wishes Charles Horton would leave Terre Haute and live with Mary at Macomb, or come to Nashville.

GLC05241.19

to Sister Mary

Describes a journey from Macomb to Terre Haute. Horton bought a house and lot near their father's garden. Also requests a verse of "I Want to Be a Soldier" for their girls.

GLC05241.20

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (March 11, 1863)]

An editorial titled "Are You Ready?" implores readers to examine their own readiness for final judgment. An article mourns the passing of "The Late Mrs. Catherine E. Maner," termed "a great affliction to the church," and includes a long biographical...

GLC05959.39.15

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 315 (March 11, 1863)]

Capture of Yankee gunboat Indianola, Bank's interview with Butler in New Orleans.

GLC05959.72.031

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 307 (March 11, 1864)]

Regulations of foreign commerce - the exportation of cotton & tobacco.

GLC05959.72.064

[Sentiments expressing Andrew's wish to see the end of slavery]

Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts, writes, "May the Sun of 1864 see the last fetter fall from the limb of the last slave in Maryland." Written on Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department stationery.

GLC06352.01

to George Weedon

Discusses waiting for news of a peace treaty to end the American Revolution. Indicates that no major breakdowns in negotiations are anticipated. The British desire "a kind of naturalization for their merchants" and free trade to their islands in...

GLC06491.01

to his wife

He is distressed to hear that his wife is suffering from neuralgia. He had made plans for her to see him. He confirms rumor that army has fallen back at Manassas. He mentions plans to see Mr. Benjamin to ascertain whether the army will retreat as far...

GLC06582.10

to Libbie Elmore

The Lt. Col is currently on court martial business and he hopes it will not be much longer. He is currently on furlough but warns Libbie not to get her hopes up high that he, himself, will get a furlough.

GLC06588.002

to Bruce Elmore

He is disappointed to hear there is not much hope of him getting a promotion.She sympathizes. She ten talks about money and lists how nuch money they owe various people.

GLC06588.003

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 743 (March 10, 1743)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Humorous odes and papers about prominent British and French figures printed. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured...

GLC06670.008

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 952 (March 10, 1747)]

Inscribed with "Sandwith" on page one and "Mary" on page four. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...

GLC06670.092

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.

GLC09400.279

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants senator to recommend Lee Jarvis for supervisor of the census.

GLC09400.508

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes in great detail her daily life in the country.

GLC09414.0199

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe that Ruth came over for lunch.

GLC09414.0539

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has finally passed inspection, he can't wait to go to town.

GLC09414.1022

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."

GLC09414.1349

to Sylvia Weiner

Charlie writes that he has been trying to call Sylvia for the past week. He wanted to ask if there is anything he do to help, although he knows the only thing she really wants is her husband back.

GLC09414.1540

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a fashion column in which Dworetsky describes his own suits.

GLC09414.1579

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter From Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 11, 1941. Richard updates Leonard on his work driving trucks. He is sorry that Leonard and a woman named Rose did not get along. He asks how his own love interest has described...

GLC09611.010

Contract

One contract made out to Hiram C. Wells by the city, signed by Duncan Burk and Samuel J. Burk. The contract is dated March 11, 1892, and is for a payment of $29.12.

GLC03131.15.081

Receipt of payment

GLC03131.15.075

to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth

One letter from George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated March 11, 1865.

GLC03857.49

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated March 11, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry.

GLC03523.41.087

to his brother and sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell to his brother and sister dated March 10, 1863. Written in camp near White Oak Church.

GLC05195.044

to Edward H. Holt

One letter from Carlos J. Moorhead to Edward H. Holt dated March 11, 1974. Item is a response to a constituent's letter regarding subpoena power and use. Moorhead disagrees with them and states, "From your comments, I do not believe that you...

GLC09613.02.3440.01

Statement in reference to the claim of the state of Missouri for expenses incurred in the support of her militia during the war

Report of the expenses of the Missouri militia during the Civil War submitted by the state to the House of Representatives. Contains a combination of correspondence on expenditures and charts detailing costs. Dated from the date the report was...

GLC00267.241

Men of Color: To Arms! Now or Never... [recruitment broadside]

One broadside entitled Men of Color: To Arms! Now or Never. dated 1863. Dramatic oversize recruitment broadside appealing to free African-Americans to enlist for three years. The broadside asks "Are freemen less brave than slaves[?]" Subscribed in...

GLC10021

Trumans Out for a Lark

One photograph dated November 7, 1957 of President Harry S. Truman with Bess Truman aboard the Peter Pan ride attraction in Disneyland.

GLC08878.1466