14 November 1918

Kelley, William H., fl. 1918

Typed letter

Title: to Bess

Writes to his college friend about his daily activities and the antics of his fellow soldiers. Tells a funny story about a friend's perfecting a pancake recipe. Written on Headquarters 155th Field Artillery Brigade letterhead.

GLC07810.060

27 November 1918

LaRoche, Joseph A., fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to Anderson that he has been released from the hospital and is separated from the company. Asks for a reply so he can find them. Adds that he misses Anderson and the other soldiers.

GLC07810.061

1 March 1918

Locy, Francis E., fl. 1918-1928

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy

Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.

GLC07810.062

2 July 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.

GLC07810.063

15 October 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the camp and his duties. Wishes he could go home to visit but he is under quarantine. Originally mailed with GLC07810.065. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US Army camp authorized to train the Tank Corps during WWI. Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded Camp Colt. Written at Camp Colt.

GLC07810.064

16 October 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife regarding the upcoming move to another location. Says that he will send her his new address and wishes he were able to kiss her good-bye. Originally mailed with GLC07810.064. Written on YMCA letterhead. Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg in 1917 and was the first US Army camp authorized to train the Tank Corps during WWI. Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded Camp Colt. Written at Camp Colt.

GLC07810.065

16 October 1807

Header Record

Title: [Collection of two documents related to the Brig James] Decimalized

GLC08380

16 October 1807

Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition re: slaves]

Petition re: slaves "duly shipped on board the Brigantine called the James of Hartford," petitioning for their rightful wages. [Silliman began teaching at Yale in 1799.]

GLC08380.01

16 October 1807

Storrs, Lemuel, fl. 1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Justice of the Peace order]

Justice of Peace order to the Marshall of the District of Connecticut "issued against. . . Brigantine James . . . to answer for wages due" plus dockets.

GLC08380.02

1858-1859

Header Record

Title: [Collection of 22 documents pertaining to "The State vs. Cally, a Slave"] [Decimalized .01- .22]

The State vs. Cally, involving Calahil, a slave from Lawrence County, Alabama, who assaulted "with a gun & sythe blade with intent to kill a white person named John W. Roberts. . .", a slave catcher. Includes arrest warrant, Bill of Cost, 12 subpoenas, and notes between judge and jury. "The negro has a right of self defense, not only to protect his own life and limb, but to protect his master's property in him."

GLC08381

7 November 1861

Sketch

Title: "Order of Battle and Plan of Attach, Port Royal"

Hand drawn ink sketch listing 17 ships and their positions, "Josiah Tattnall's Rebel squadron," the placement of Fort Beauregard and their 20 guns, the placement of Fort Walker and its 23 guns, and more.

GLC08382

28 March 1872

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of John Miller]

Convicted of violation of "the Enforcement Act." Miller's crime was intimidation and violence against an African American in attempting to prevent the former slave from voting. Klan related.

GLC08384

17 September 1850

Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Jackson

"You will begin to think this fugitive slave, ought to be flogged, for his neglect and sloathfulness[sic[, in replying to your letter. . .I have just been in search of the information which you require, in respect to the whereabouts of Livi Chocker-and can learn nothing satisfactory." To fellow abolitionist Francis Jackson.

GLC08387

29 May 1780

De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis-Casimir

Re: arriving late to assist General Lincoln at Charleston due to a lack of troops and supplies. In French. To Louis-Casimir, Baron de Holtendorff.

GLC08388

15 August 1776

Bancroft, Edward, fl. 1776

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letters of British spy]

Letters of British spy, preparing men for Dorcester Service.

GLC08389.01

28 February 1795

Manuscript document

Title: [Petition and Recommendation in favor of Joseph Galloway, an attainted traitor.]

Missing text of petition, but with 43 signatures including: Thomas Mifflin, William Bingham, and Timothy Matlack. Galloway's was the only pardon granted to a loyalist who had been found guilty of treason during the Revolution.

GLC08389.02

28 September 1798

Heron, William, fl. 1798

Document signed

Title: William Heron document

Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."

GLC08389.03

March 31, 1807

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to James Monroe

Madison opposes a British order made in Council on January 7, 1807 prohibiting neutral nations from trading with France, which Madison deems a retaliatory "violation of those rules of law and of justice which are binding on all nations." Discusses the scope and injustice of this order at length. Madison claims this letter, along with other materials provided to Monroe, who was serving as minister plenipotentiary of the United States, contained the information necessary for Monroe to make "representations to the British Government...in order to produce a proper revision of the order."…

GLC01096.01

March 29, 1807

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Manuscript letter

Title: to David Erskine

Clerical copy of a letter written by Madison to Erskine, the British minister plenipotentiary. The letter was sent to James Monroe, the American minister plenipotentiary, along with GLC01096.01. Secretary of State Madison criticizes tactfully and at length the British order made in Council on January 7, 1807 prohibiting neutral nations from trading with France. Considers the measure too extreme and discusses its consequences for trade and international relations. He stresses that President Jefferson seeks to "cultivate harmony, and beneficial intercourse." The British order was a response to…

GLC01096.02

February 3, 1844

Ogden, F.W., fl. 1844

Manuscript

Title: "A Card"

Two copies of the Ward broadside, "A Card," responding to Ogdin & Grammont report on archives, 1844/02/03, 33 x 20 cm.

GLC02145.05.02

November 16, 1861

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Written from Camp Foster in Hudson, Missouri.

GLC00066.007

September 11, 1783

Prevost, Augustine, 1744-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Stringer

Prevost writes to inform Stringer that he has been ordered to disband provincial troops and will be embarking for St. Johns [Saint John River in present-day New Brunswick, Canada].

GLC01412.63.01

24 July 1776

Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's account for May, 1776]

Account of officer pay and bounties. Burbeck was a lieutenant in Henry Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00393

3 November 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about his landing in France. Describes the differences between the United States and France, especially the buildings, the automobiles, and the money. Wonders if she has received his postcards from New York. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.066

7 November 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about meeting friendly French soldiers. Wonders why he has not recieved any letters from home. Discusses the rainy weather. Says that he has seen many German prisoners working on the roads. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being and local news. Written on American Red Cross letterhead.

GLC07810.067