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to Naomi
12 November 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated November 12, 1941. Thanks her for a care package and details a visit to Fayatteville.
GLC09662.118
Grover Cleveland
23 November 1896
Cox, George C., 1851-1903
One print of President Grover Cleveland dated November 23, 1896. Photograph originally taken by George C. Cox.
GLC08878.1103a
to Mother and Dad
15 January 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
24 January 1942
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.164.02
14 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 14, 1942.
GLC09662.187.01
Stuff All Your Junk In Your Gas Mask
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon panel entitled, "Stuff All Your Junk In Your Gas Mask." Depicts a soldier stuffing his belongings inside of his gas mask.
GLC09662.187.02
16 February 1942
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated February 16, 1942. Pertains to training, the weather and possibly going to visit Raleigh, North Carolina.
GLC09662.188
30 May 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 30, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions an order that prevents military servicemen from taking public transportation that weekend.
GLC09662.267
to his wife
21 January 1863
Morrison, James A. (fl. 1862-1864)
One letter from James A. Morrison to his wife dated
GLC03523.41.037
14 September 1863
GLC03523.41.067
[Portrait of William Henry Harrison]
circa 1840
Dodson, Richard W., 1812-1867
One print of President William Henry Harrison. Engraved by Richard W. Dodson from an original painting by James Reid Lambdin.
GLC08878.1159a
Souvenir Program Eighteenth Biennial Session National Association of Colored Women
July 21, 1933 - July 28, 1933
Olivet Baptist Church
One pamphlet entitled Souvenir Program Eighteenth Biennial Session National Association of Colored Women dated July 21, 1933.
GLC10159
[Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II]
1981
Pic Photos, fl. 1981
One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince...
GLC09620.423
Message of the President.
1925
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
Signed State of the Union Address.
GLC03945
[Signatures of Senators and Congressmen requesting a speech by Zachariah Chandler on the topic of Fitz-John Porter]
February 21, 1870
Chandler, Zachariah, 1813-1879
Signed by 39 Senators and Congressmen, including Alexander Ramsey, Benjamin Franklin Rice, Charles Sumner, Hannibal Hamlin, Richard Yates, Carl Schurz, and Simon Cameron. Speeches ordered are to be printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Nine of...
GLC03947
[Collection of Chester M. Slayton, B company, 25th regiment, Michigan, infantry] [decimalized]
1863-1864
Slayton, Chester, fl. 1863-1864
The Asa W. Slayton and Chester M. Slayton collection contains letters primarily written to Asa Slayton. This collection also includes two speeches written by Asa. Friends and family wrote these letters to Asa during Civil War and in the ten years...
GLC03955
to John Dahlgren
10 June 1862
Fox, Gustavus Vasa, 1821-1883
Written by Fox as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. Tells Dahlgren that Ericsson is willing to produce 1 inch plates. Wants his report on the firing of cannon and his opinion before he proceeds...
GLC03959.02
Press statement re: Woodrow Wilson's work at the Peace Conference (Versailles)
1921/03/04
McAdoo, William G., 1863-1941
Arguing that Wilson "laid the foundations of world peace and a new order" and that Wilson's work will last despite "[t]he tides of reaction."
GLC03967
[Act of Congress altering times for holding circuit courts]
13 April 1792
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Printed document signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Signed in type by Jonathan Trumbull as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, and approved by George...
GLC03968
to Charles Sumner
February 18, 1872
Ku Klux Klan
The KKK order Senator Sumner, a noted abolitionist and advocate for African-American rights, to leave Washington, D. C. before 4 March 1872. The Klan declares "the KK are strong in this Section and bifor Long we will Sting the Yankee Farmer Living...
GLC03979
to Silas Ketchum
December 16, 1856
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Senator Sumner informs Ketchum, "Of course, I cannot identify the child to which you refer. There was a little girl quite white, a slave in Washington, whose freedom was purchased through my agency, & afterwards sent to Boston, where I presume she...
GLC03980
[Pardon of Jacob Smith for mail tampering].
17 July 1860
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Pardon is countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Henry Trescot. After serving his sentence, Jacob Smith continued to be imprisoned in Philadelphia for nonpayment of his $500 fine. He was pardoned by Buchanan after this was petitioned by...
GLC03984
to Gaston
9 October 1904
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
Discusses Senator James T. Heflin's remarks on assassination of McKinley. Also writes that black voters hold the balance of power in some states and that Roosevelt would be re-elected. Written on Department of Justice letterhead.
GLC03993
[Last page of 1838 message to Congress]
3 December 1838
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
"Whatever differences of opinion may exist as to the expediency of vesting such a power in the Judiciary in a system of Government constituted like that of the United States, all must agree that these disparaging discrepancies in the law and in the...
GLC03994
to John Hay
3 July 1900
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Text reads: "Hay. Instructions to Ambassadors in China defining the attitude of the United States. Approved". Written on Executive Mansion stationery.
GLC03995
[Orderly Book, 13th Regt., kept by Lt. Gallup during Quasi-war with France]
April 1799-February 1800
Gallup, Lodowick, fl. 1799-1800
An unsigned record of the 13th Regiment as it prepared for what was thought to be a war with France. Following the passage of a law providing for a provincial army, Washington appointed Alexander Hamilton Inspector General. After Washington's death...
GLC03997
[Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy]
13 July 1898
Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy. Signed by John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy and William McKinley as President of the United States. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the Bureau, Engraving, and...
GLC04002.01
[Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy]
10 August 1898
Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States and John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy. Promoted for "eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle." Docket on lower lefthand side...
GLC04002.02
12 April 1899
Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States and John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the "Bureau, Engraving &...
GLC04002.03
[Appointment of William Sampson as commissioner to meet with Spanish regarding Cuba]
19 August 1898
Commissioning William Sampson to meet with Spanish representatives concerning their evacuation of Cuba. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States. Countersigned by J.B. Moore as acting Secretary of State. White seal on bottom...
GLC04002.04
to Edgar Mason
21 April 1824
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
President Adams sends a copy of a letter from Edmund Gage to Massachusetts congressman Jeremiah Nelson (not included) to District Attorney Mason. Asks Mason to verify the claims in the letter; if they are true "Captain Gage and his vessel may both...
GLC04004
[to his mother]
18 July 1863
Griffin, Charles, 1825-1867
Writes following the death of his father, Apollos Griffin. Has delayed writing in hopes he may obtain permission to go to Washington (possibly where his mother is located). Writes, "He alone whom it has pleased to take away a devoted husband, kind...
GLC04016
[Assessment of value of the Prosper, a British ship]
18 November 1775
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
Laurens, Roger Smith, and Edward Blake obey orders of the South Carolina Provincial Congress in assessing the value the Prosper, which had been seized for service by the colonies. The men state that the ship is worth 2,000 pounds and recommend that...
GLC03942
to President of N.H. re: sending journals, inadequate representation of NH
1785/09/06
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Writtn as Sec. of Congress
GLC03944
to Edward Davis Townsend
7 September 1865
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
Major General Meade requests information regarding "the organization of the Division of Colored troops formerly belonging to the 28th Corps" from Townsend, the Assistant Adjutant General. Inquires regarding the status of the command of Brigadier...
GLC03946
to Henry Martindale re: special counsel to Indians
1850/03/06
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
GLC03948
Jeff's Last Shift
1865
Currier & Ives
Cartoon depicting the capture of Jefferson Davis. Depicts his rumored attempt to escape in women's clothing. Davis had actually thrown his wife's overcoat over his shoulders prior to making an unsuccessful dash to elude the soldiers pursing him...
GLC03949
Tintype photograph taken by Cole in 1858, in later case; campaign image
1859
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Tintype, apparently based on Ostendorf 14 (the tintype reverses the image). Hamilton & Ostendorf, Lincoln in Photographs, p. 28 suggests that Roderick M. Cole of Peoria made the image about 1858. (See GLC 590.)
GLC03950
The United States Conscription Act of 1863
1863
Published by J. J. Dyer & Co. Printed by S. O. Thayer. Sold for five cents. Advertisements on inside front and both sides of the back cover. Gives full text of the Conscription Act, which was also known as the National Militia Bill, which was passed...
GLC03951
[Indictment of William Samson for counterfeiting currency]
29 August 1780
Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814
Signed by Paine as an attorney and also signed by John Bathes, Caleb Swan, and a Mr. Greenleaf as witnesses, and by Samuel Welles as foreman. Gives the details of the counterfeiting case against Samson. Paine is listed as an attorney.
GLC03952
[Collection of Eleazer L. Sarsons, C company, 4th regiment, New Hampshire, infantry] [decimalized]
1861-1865, ca. 1900
Sarsons, Eleazer L., 1836-?
Contains account of his capture and release from Andersonville; his exchange; Lee's surrender. Includes description and drawing of Fort Marion.
GLC03953
[Diaries of Ronald A. Kennedy of the Vermont Infantry]
1862-1865
Kennedy, Ronald A., fl. 1862-1865
Three volumes of diaries belonging to Ronald A. Kennedy dated 1862-1865 related to battles, and finances of I Company of the 3rd Vermont Infantry during the Civil War.
GLC03954
[Diaries of John W. Phoenix, A company, 28th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry]
1864-1865
Phoenix, John W., fl. 1864-1865
Diaries are decimalized.
GLC03956
[Collection of John G. Scurry, A company, 11th regiment, Virginia, infantry][Decimalized .01-.81]
1861-1865
Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871
Collection of letters belonging to John G. Scurry dated 1861-1865. Consists of 81 letters sent to various recipients, two of which are incomplete. The letters describe the battles of Chickahominy, McClellan's claim of victory in the Penninsula...
GLC03957
[Diaries of Henry Cook, K company, 9th regiment, New Jersey, infantry]
1862-1864
Cook, Henry, fl. 1862-1864
Henry Cook discusses his infantry and Signal Corps service at Roanoke Island, NC and New Bern, NC.
GLC03958
to Franklin Hanford
December 8, 1879
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
Comments briefly on a lecture Hanford gave. Discusses an account of a torpedo experiment he published in the Army and Navy Journal. Expresses his reluctance to have foreigners transmit information overseas. Mentions that he left out information...
GLC03959.01
25 August 1879
Clerical copy. Reports that he has recommended the Bureau to remove the Ordnance Scow from Sandy Hook because it cannot sustain heavy weather. Discusses the torpedo trials and states they have accomplished what was intended, "ascertaining if the...
GLC03959.03
to Daniel Ruggles
13 August 1863
Thompson, Meriwether Jeff, 1826-1876
Discusses recruitment and organization of the militia, transport of supplies, and communication with New Orleans,
GLC03960
[North Carolina arrest warrant for slave stealing food]
30 April 1864
Murdock, A.C., fl. 1864
Partially printed. Murdock signs as Justice of the Peace for an unspecified county in North Carolina on an order for the arrest of Herbert Jackson, a slave. On the oath of Betsy Lott, it is declared that Jackson, a slave owned by [Ty Whited or...
GLC03961
to Elbridge Gerry
1777/03/24
Warren, James, 1726-1808
Warren indicates that he has recently written "a long letter to Mr. Adams" that communicated all consequential information, so this letter is written out of friendship rather than to provide intelligence. Comments on the arrival of a French...
GLC03962
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