22 September 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother about items he would like included in his care package. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.030

14 October 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp. Intimates that he is optimistic about the peace negotiations. Written on paper taken from a fallen German soldier.

GLC07810.031

23 October 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Informs his parents that he has received a bundle of 26 letters from home. Includes instructions and mailing information for sending a Christmas package. Reports camp and war news. Discusses the possibility of getting a furlough. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.032

1833

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Header Record

Title: [Collection of two items from James Madison] Decimalized

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GLC08066

15 March 1833

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Docket

Title: [Docket reading "Mr. Madison, Mar. 15"]

GLC08066.02

July 15, 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Mentions that he wrote to Henry Jackson about the British ships that sailed up the Hudson on 12 July 1776 and their engagement with artillery. Describes an attempt by General William Howe to have a letter delivered seeking a truce, which was rejected because it was addressed to Mr. Washington instead of General Washington. In a reference to the Declaration of Independence, the messenger claimed the letter was of a civil matter, not a military one. He expects the message to be brought again, which it was. Asks William to give the wife of Thomas Seward twenty dollars and to inform her that…

GLC02437.00378

February 25, 1771

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Draft survey and plot drawing of Fairfax's land jutting into Mount Vernon Estate]

Washington submitted his final version to the Virginia Proprietors, and succeeded in adding the land to Mount Vernon.

GLC08379

5 August 1786

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [List of men that worked for Potomac Company]

Listing men that worked for Potomac Company at Shenandoah Falls under Jacob Hackney, overseer, from 9 September 1785 to the 24th inclusive. Lists names, occupations, wages, etc.

GLC08385

24 April 1766

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Dismal Swamp Survey notes]

Including detailed references to specific plantations, mills, dams, and various other landmarks. With small map and image of George Washington adhered to a board.

GLC08386

circa 1900

Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910

Header Record

Title: [decimalized]

GLC01266

December 1771

Document

Title: [Receipt]

"Grease" written at the top, then a list of five men's names with numbers beside them. Possibly a listing of men on a ship and their payment.

GLC01450.085.01

27 September 1777

Jepson, Benjamin, fl. 1777

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for delivery to Captain Drinkwater]

Asks that 26 bushels of corn be delivered to Captain Drinkwater. Note on reverse signed by Elijah Drinkwater stating he received the bushels.

GLC01450.085.02

1781-1788

Header Record

Title: Collection of two documents related to Robert Dodge [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.095

August 23, 1779

Marchant, Henry, 1741-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

States he has received his letter and is concerned to hear that Marchant has not located two missing bundles of money yet. Advises that he will support his integrity in this matter should he be blamed for it or for another problem with counterfeit bills. Advises him to send copies of all the letters pertaining to the lost money and the counterfeit bills to William Ellery, a Continental Congressman from Rhode Island. Congratulates him on Major Henry Lee's brilliant attack on the British at Paulus Hook (August 19, 1779). Reports that he has heard things look well at Penobscot, (referring to the…

GLC01450.104.01

August 30, 1779

Marchant, Henry, 1741-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

Discusses two lost bundles of money, and states that Mr. Hopkinson needs all the information about the matter so he can present it to the Treasury fairly. He has heard the Penobscot expedition has failed and that the American fleet was burned. Comments that Continental forces will not falter under the disappointments but will seek vengeance. Letter is not addressed but recipient is inferred from context (refer to GLC01450.104.01).

GLC01450.104.02

1858

Foster, fl. 1858

Header Record

Title: [Two Letters] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01450.712

15 July 1776

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph note signed

Title: to William Knox

Requests that his brother pay ten dollars to Thomas Henley or order that amount withdrawn. A note from Henley on the bottom indicates that the money should be paid to Samuel Conant and the docket identifies the note as an "Order in favor of Mr. Conant."

GLC02437.00380

1835

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

Pamphlet signed

Title: An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835

Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on 19 April 1775. Includes names of soldiers who fought during the battle of Lexington and an appendix listing the order of services of the commemoration.

GLC03223.01

1835

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Edward Everett]

Everett was Massachusetts Congressman.

GLC03223.02

1861-1865

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

Header Record

Title: Letter and photograph

One letter and one photograph of William Cullen Bryant sent to F.W. Barrell Esq

GLC05508.053

1847-1848

Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876

Header Record

Title: [Decimalized .01- .19]

GLC06293

14 November 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.033

8 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes to his mother that mail censorship has become less stringent and includes information regarding his whereabouts and duties. Plans on returning to Ohio very shortly. Discusses personal matters. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.

GLC07810.034

8 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.L. Bovard

Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.

GLC07810.035

12 December 1918

Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins

Writes a birthday note to his mother. Tells her that the skirmishes she reads about in the newspaper are over. He is excited about his Christmas package but wouldn't mind being en route to Ohio when it arrives in France. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank sheet of paper with folding instructions and adhesive flaps that becomes its own envelope, and carries prepaid postage at the international airmail letter rate.

GLC07810.036