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1953/08/03

United States. Congress

Newspaper clipping

Title: Excerpt concerning German-Soviet relations.

Congressional Record.

GLC06196.279

1953/08/03

Davis, John N., fl. 1953-1955

Document

Title: Congressional Record

Congressional Record. Excerpt concerning Germany.

GLC06196.280

1955/04

Davis, John N., fl. 1953-1955

Typed document

Title: The officer promotion story

Article extracted from "Army Information Digest", Vol.10, no. 4.

GLC06196.281

1955/07/21

Pamphlet

Title: Essay on Russia, and how propaganda spread by "NATO and SHARE can penetrate the Iron Curtain

GLC06196.282

[n.d]

Postcard

Title: Postcard.

Postcard with contrasting images of pre- and post-war Berlin.

GLC06196.283

[n.d]

Document

Title: Instructions for wearing insignia of Honorary Commander

Instructions for wearing insignia of Honorary Commander, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

GLC06196.284

1846 ca.?

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Object

Title: Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.02

1846 ca.?

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Object

Title: Counterfeit coins

GLC01980.03

1890/01/11

Tucker, Ada M., fl. 1862-1865

Newspaper

Title: Cleveland Leader.

incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.

GLC07642.17

1862 circa

Branch, E. B., fl. 1862-1863

Autograph note signed

Title: to George Wortham

Ordering that a ship that will soon pass by not be detained. Reads: "The steamer with small boat will pass your post tonight to Eppes Island, Gen F. approves, do not detain her." Addressed to the commanding officer [Wortham] at "Point of Rocks."

GLC02233.17

1862 circa

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to George Wortham]

Envelope addressed to Major George Wortham as Commander of a Battalion at Point of Rock. (May be the envelope that contained GLC02233.17.)

GLC02233.18

1862 circa

Wiles, S.C., fl. 1862

Autograph note signed

Title: to George Wortham

Relaying an order originally sent by W. H. Keen, to "permit a steamer to pass from Richmond up to Petersburg."

GLC02233.19

no date

Renshaw, Richard T., 1822-1879

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Manual of marching maneuvers]

Hand bound notebook containing detailed instructions for marching maneuvers. In one half of the notebook, Renshaw has written out instructions for the loading, firing and inspection of arms. When flipped over, the other half of the notebook contains instructions for various maneuvers -- for example, sections titled "To Break into Column of Platoons from a halt" and "To change directions towards Guide." This side of the booklet also includes two unlabeled lists of men's names. Written in pen and pencil and sewn in the middle with black thread.

GLC02254.37

February 17, 1861

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Has arrived in Hayneville from Montgomery and plans to return to the latter to attend the inauguration of Jefferson Davis. Has received Eliza's letter and writes, "…I do assure you that I was much gratified that you had thought enough of me to write to me. Now you see I regard it as a very considerable matter to get a letter from you for you know you never write to anyone besides me, so you see I regard it as quite a compliment." Includes plan to open a plantation with his brother Girard when they return. Cook again believes he will be home sooner rather than later. He writes, "At any…

GLC02570.02

February 17, 1863

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Discusses the incredibly cold weather and has frostbite on both feet and one finger. Mentions a paralysis (seizure?) in his arms, spine and "brain which left me senseless and speechless for about 24 hours. They all thought you'd be a young widow…" Lists all the letters he finally received from as far back as December. He is interested in what the family does for fun while he is gone and hopes they do not sit around sulking. He is glad his wife's finger is healed so she can pick up in writing letters. He writes, "My dearest wife it is one of the greatest pleasures and most easily…

GLC02570.39

15 April [1863]

Cook, Gustave, 1835-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliza Cook

Wonders if all his letters are boring his wife. Discusses having a cough and recovering. Reports that he will be stopping one day and expects to see an abundance of letters from home, "If not, it is strange and I shall incline to think you neglect me. This may be unjust in me but why is it so few letters from you ever reach me?" Says he writes to more people than anyone in camp yet receives the least. He writes, "Enough, I have done, and unless my letters are answered and promptly I shall take it for granted they are uninteresting and shall cease writing altogether. My opportunities are…

GLC02570.42

[1861-1865]

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: "Fort Burnh[a]m, Interior View."

Image of soldiers amongst a group of closely-spaced tents.

GLC03029.01

[1861-1865]

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: "Interior, Fort Brady."

Numbered 10786 in pencil on verso. Image of two men beside a cannon near the camp wall.

GLC03029.02

[1861-1865]

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: "Gen. Heinkelman [Heintzelman] & staff at Arlington House."

Gathering of soldiers and women on the steps of Arlington House. Photographer Timothy O'Sullivan (in the tall black hat) stands next to Gen. Heinztelman (Horan, 32).

GLC03029.03