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to William Whipple

Discusses various Tory conspiracies, such as counterfeiting currency (to cause inflation) and spreading smallpox. Describes the difficulties of recruiting sufficient men for the army. Notes that many men have marched to Ticonderoga. Postscript dated...

GLC00193

to John Langdon

William Whipple, a Continental Congressman, discusses the newly established Continental Navy with fellow Congressman Langdon. Refers to supplying guns to soldiers, and mentions a United States flag with "thirteen stripes red & white for the field, &...

GLC00194

to Nicholas Cooke

William Ellery voices concern about the financing of the national debt and the issuance of paper money. He has found in Congress some interest in naval defense. The American army is at Morristown and the British army is at Brunswick. There have been...

GLC00202

to J. C. S. Harrison

Written in response to a letter from his grandson, J. C. S. Harrison. President-elect Harrison advises him at Asbury University in Greencastle, Indiana, for success in life. Encloses five dollars. Harrison misspells the name of the university as...

GLC00211

to Sidney Smith Lee

It is a secretarially written and signed letter. Written to his brother (addressed "My dear Rose") as Engineer accompanying the Mexico expedition. A joyous Lee proudly announces the final ratification of a Peace Treaty between the United States and...

GLC00215

to Mother

One letter from an enslaved man to his mother dated Alexandria, Va., October 8, 1859. Pertains to visiting with his friends at the Widow Bailys' in Faquier [Fauquier County], Virginia. Mentions meeting a young woman that he would like to marry and...

GLC00226

General Orders No. 8

Order requiring soldiers to have a pass approved by Grant himself if away from camp at night, but no pass at all is required to leave camp during the day. Hopes that his leniency on the latter issue will lead to obedience on the former. Two days...

GLC00229

to Samuel Johnson

Penn writes of his wish that France and Spain would join in fighting Britain and mentions French and Spanish warships. He concludes that "we have too many officers who are not fit even to act as common soldiers in that they have not one spark of...

GLC00184.38

Receipt for iron sold to the United Brethren in Bethlehem, PA

With portions of two unrelated receipts on verso.

GLC00184.48

Printed Farewell address with autograph note (written on Claypoole's Advertiser)

Printed copy of Washington's farewell address in Claypoole's Advertiser. Washington has added manuscript notes to his copyist for copying: "The letter contained in this Gazette addressed to the People of the United States is to be Recorded -- and in...

GLC00185

to Commanding Officer's, All Organized and Volunteer Units, USNR

One letter from G. DeMetropolis to Commanding Officer's, All Organized and Volunteer Units, USNR dated July 20, 1951. Regarding an annual qualification questionnaire.

GLC09930.31.01.03

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank copy of a form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1951. (Same and GLC09930.31.01.04.02 and GLC09930.31.01.04.03)

GLC09930.31.01.04.01

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank copy of a form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1951. (Same and GLC09930.31.01.04.01 and GLC09930.31.01.04.03)

GLC09930.31.01.04.02

Annual Qualifications Questionnaire

One blank copy of a form entitled Annual Qualifications Questionnaire dated circa 1951. (Same and GLC09930.31.01.04.01 and GLC09930.31.01.04.02)

GLC09930.31.01.04.03

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from T.M. Griffin to Dever Spencer Byard dated July 10, 1951. Regarding Article H-1602 BuPers Manual. (Quadrennial physical examination)

GLC09930.31.02.01

to Lynn J. Knapp

One postcard addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Joseph E. Schriner. Printed on Schriner's personalized stock. Note reads, "Souvenir."

GLC09953.125

to Fritzie

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Gladys dated July 31, 1942. Pertains to recently moving and how she would like to stay in touch with Roberta.

GLC09953.126

[Account balance from Dean's Printing Press]

One financial document from Dean's Printing Press made out to Lynn and Roberta Knapp dated August 17, 1942. Contains amoutn owed for 150 wedding invitations.

GLC09953.127

[Listing of Reserve Training Centers]

One document sent to Officer Concerned dated circa 1951. Listing of Reserve Training Centers with a medical officer.

GLC09930.31.02.02

to Roberta and Lynn

One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Harold dated September 3, 1942. Pertains to a name change of their blinds business, being drafted, and his education.

GLC09953.128

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Fred W. Harmer to Dever Spencer Byard dated July 30, 1951. Concerning parts for a heating unit.

GLC09930.31.02.03

Landlord's Application for Increase of Maximum Rent

One document entitled Landlord's Application for Increase of Maximum Rent dated April 5, 1951. Concerning the increase in rent for Dever Spencer Byard.

GLC09930.31.02.04

to Mabel L. Godman

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Mabel L. Godman dated July 26, 1951. A reference letter for the adoption of a child by Mr. and Mrs. David Burnham. The recipient is Mabel L. Godman District Secretary of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service in...

GLC09930.31.03

to Mabel L. Godman

One letter from Dever Spencer Byard to Mabel L. Godman dated July 26, 1951. A reference letter for the adoption of a child by Mr. and Mrs. David Burnham. The recipient is Mabel L. Godman District Secretary of the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service in...

GLC09930.31.04.01

to Dever Spencer Byard

One letter from Mabel L. Godman to Dever Spencer Byard dated July 17, 1951. Requesting a reference letter for the adoption of a child by Mr. and Mrs. David Burnham.

GLC09930.31.04.02