1943

Air Lines War Training Institute

Book signed

Title: Survival

A manual for aircraft crews that are forced down during the war. Prepared and Published by Air Lines War Training Institute in Washington D.C. Describes what soldiers should do to survive in the artic, jungle, desert, and ocean. Inscribed "to Brigadier General W.E. Hall from G.T. McHugh H. Col. AC." A note from Sheila Stone's daughter states "In Nov. 2016 Ali discovered this book in a crawl space in an attic of a new home she was renovating. We thought it interesting so have included it. It may be moldy after 74 years so BEWARE! Dedicated on inside front cover."

GLC09620.349

circa 2 January 1912

Photograph

Title: Photograph of a man

GLC03579.02

circa 2 January 1912

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a man]

GLC03579.03

8 August 1863

Ames, Nathan M., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Nathan M. Ames to John N. Worcester

Writes that he has heard of the death of Worcester's son, John, and sends his commiserations.

GLC03974.25

P.B. Day

Autograph letter signed

Title: [To Mr. and Mrs. Worcester]

Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations, post, and price of rations. Also includes claims for Frank Worchester, John H. Worchester's servant.

GLC03974.26

11 August 1863

Boyston, H., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: H. Boyston to John N. Worcester

Gives details about his son John's body and also mentions the current state of his other son Charles, then in hospital.

GLC03974.27

28 August 1863

Document

Title: Obituary for John H. Worcester

Notice of the death of Worcester in battle together with a poem.

GLC03974.28

28 August 1863

Abear, Ann S., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: Ann S. Abear to Mr and Mrs Worcester

Letter from John H. Worcester's former landlady to his parents, sending her sympathies on the news of his death. Includes rousing support for the cause of the Union and liberty.

GLC03974.29

28 October 1863

Moore, W. Henry, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: William Moore to Lieutenant Henderson

Request that the recipient defend him in an upcoming trial. The charges against him include neglect of duty and falling asleep on watch.

GLC03974.30

1863

Document

Title: [Provision return for Captain Nathan M. Ames]

GLC03974.31

10 January 1864

Document

Title: [Meeting to discuss how to commemorate the life of John H. Worcester conducted by his fellow soldiers]

GLC03974.32

January 25, 1864

Potter, A. K., fl. 1864

Document

Title: A. K. Potter to John N. Worcester

Sends apologies for not being able to attend the funeral of Worcester's son John due to ill health.

GLC03974.33

1861-1863

Document

Title: [Virginia Song]

Song about hatred for the Union, pride in the decision to fight, and a refusal to be reconstructed.

GLC03974.34

25 March 1862

Document

Title: [Instructions for Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty]

Instructions and training issued by the War Department.

GLC03974.35

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Charles H. Worcester]

GLC03974.36

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a union soldier]

Probably a picture of either John or Charles H. Worcester.

GLC03974.37

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of John H. Worcester]

GLC03974.38

1861-1863

Photograph

Title: Mr Day, Minister at Hollis, New Hampshire

GLC03974.39

1861-1863

Map

Title: Map of St. Augustine Harbor and Port

Map of St. Augustine Harbor and Port. San Sebastian River, North River, Matanzas River are pictured. Labels written in blue pen. Lighthouse Anastasia is labeled and drawn. Writing on verso specifies title of map.

GLC03974.40

1 April 1917

Worcester, Charles H., fl. 1863-1917

Document

Title: [Typed reminiscence of the death of John H. Worcester by his brother Charles]

Account of how Charles remembers his brother's death and the aftermatch of the incident.

GLC03974.41

1833

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of John Quincy Adams]

Black and white engraving of John Quincy Adams. Date is unknown, but the engraving was originally included as collateral to GLC04006.01, which is dated circa 1833. Printed by D. Appleton & co.

GLC04006.02

1818/11/26

Engraving

Title: J.Q. Adams

Bust engraving of John Quincy Adams. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.

GLC04823.02

1818/11/26

Engraving

Title: James Monroe

Bust engraving of James Monroe. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.

GLC04823.05

24 April 1795

Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800

Document signed

Title: [Land grant for Benjamin Rush in Mifflin Co., Pa.]

Land Transaction involving Dr. Benjamin Rush and Jesse Brook. Rush purchases an area of land in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania called "Upland"; document includes a handwritten description of the boundaries of the property. Witnessed by Thomas Mifflin as Governor of Pennsylvania and by Deputy Secretary James Shimble. Features large star shaped paper seal and engraved stamp printed by F. Bailey. On verso, docket dated April 30, 1795 signed [Wash. Irvin], features 2 diamond shaped paper seals.

GLC04842.31.01

24 April 1795

Wellmore, Edward, fl. 1834-1867

Engraving Signed

Title: Thomas Mifflin

Portrait engraving of Thomas Mifflin, shown from the waist up in formal military dress. Text beneath the image reads "Engraved by E. Wellmore from a painting by G. Smart in possesion of G. M. Dallas Esq'r." Includes Thomas Mifflin's signature beneath the title.

GLC04842.31.02