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

February 2, 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about moving to a new location in the middle of wine country. He discusses the weather and asks about their daughter. Doubts any mail will reach him because he does not know the post office number. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.068

17 February 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Typed letter

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about working on the roads and discusses the weather. Asks about their daughter. Says that the troops watch movies on Tuesdays and Fridays and have dances on Thursdays. Explains that the French dance differently than the Americans. Encloses a picture of his company (not included). Typed on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

GLC07810.069

1 March 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the lack of mail from home and the intermittent postal service. Mentions that his company was reviewed by General Pershing and should be returning to the United States shortly. Discusses family and friends. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.070

18 March 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the delays in his return home. Asks that she continue sending mail regularly. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.071

9 April 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about the possibility of his returning home in a few weeks. Fears that his daughter will not recognize him when he returns. Mentions taking classes on agriculture and machination. Discusses the slow and intermittent mail service. Replies to Helen's request to shave his mustache when he returns by saying he only grew one for the photograph to see what family at home would say. Written on YMCA letterhead.

GLC07810.072

2 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Postcard

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife that he is about 900 miles out at sea and plans to write once he lands. Written on a YMCA postcard aboard the Santa Ana.

GLC07810.073

6 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about his homecoming in New York. Mentions he will be transferred to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his official discharge. Adds that the 77th Division is having a parade in New York City. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead. Written at Camp Mills .

GLC07810.074

10 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead. Written at Camp Mills .

GLC07810.075

13 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Replies to his wife and writes that he will be relocated to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his discharge by the end of the week. Explains that the troops are resting, eating and waiting for news regarding their discharges. Reacts to local news and updates from home. Written on Red Cross Canteen letterhead. Written at Camp Mills .

GLC07810.076

circa 1 November 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about having landed in Europe. Describes the weather and inquires as to their daughter's well-being. Promises to write again once he is settled. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

GLC07810.077