28 May 1761

Lewis, Francis, 1713-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Chew

The seizure of a ship's cargo of wine, writing to Mr. Chew of New London to reclaim it: "As you know the general character of the people of that colony I fear that right or wrong they will divide the property between them."

GLC08039

1764

Shorpe, T., fl. 1764

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: "Establishments of His Majesty's land forces"

British Army "establishments of his Majesty's land forces for the year 1764," includes forces in North America

GLC08040

18 May 1863

Wild, Edward Augustus, 1825-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

"I cannot help feeling that I ought still to help the negroes a great deal, and so aid in settling affairs of the country to a permanent peace level"

GLC08041

22 September 1863

McCook, John J., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: The Battle of Chickamauga

11 page letters

GLC08042

08 May 1876

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mikell

An attempt by a confederate colonel to deliver a letter to Abraham Lincoln, which was not answered but "probably prevented the execution of the captives."

GLC08043

29 September 1877

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: To George Phelan

General Joseph E. Johnston's book: "I know he is malignant and skillful in the supporesis viri et suggestio falsi"

GLC08044

1840

Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884

Manuscript document signed

Title: Petition

Petition of John Slidell, shows that Charles Timpel has fled to foreign parts.

GLC08045

03 March 1865

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Letter signed

Title: To John Stone

"The subject of arbitrary arrests is certainly a very grave one. All my instincts are in favor of the largest liberty of this subject."

GLC08046

18 March 1865

Dickinson, Daniel, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sir

"The destruction of slavery by the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."

GLC08047

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. II.

1 a. Calling card. "The Honorable John Henry Hilldring, Assistant Secretary of State, Washington D.C." [n.d.] b. Calling card. "Henrik de Kauffmann Ambassadeur de Danemark." [n.d.] c. Army Service Forces. Invitation: Washington, D.C., to John Hilldring re: reception in honor of General Brehon Somervell. 12 Oct 1945 d. Calling card. "Ambassador of India." [n.d.] e. Calling card. "Mr. Binay Ranjan Sen, Minister of India." [n.d.] 2 Szymczak, M. S. TLS to John Hilldring re: Thanksgiving sentiments. 15 Nov 1943 3 a. Lyttelton, Oliver, and Col. J. J. Llewellin. Invitation to…

GLC06196.106

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. III.

1 Adjutant General's Office. Official announcement of the establishment of the Civil Affairs Division 4 May 1943 2 Beta Theta Pi Magazine. Clippings: "The Second Military List of Beta Theta Pi (World War II);" Columbia University; and "Civil Affairs Division, USA." Oct 1943 3 a. Clipping from [?]: "News & Comments." [n.d.] b. Clipping from [?]: "Gen. Hilldring to Head Civil Affairs Division." [n.d.] c. Clipping from [?]: "Army and Navy Legion of Valor." [n.d.] d. American Relief for Italy, Inc. List of the Board of Directors and members. [n.d.] 3 e. Washington Post.…

GLC06196.107

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. IV.

1 a. Wire Service Bulletin re: Hilldring's nomination as Assistant Secretary of State. 27 Feb 1946 b. [?]. Note re: Hilldring's nomination by Truman. 27 Feb 1946 2 a. New York Herald Tribune. Clipping: "Gen. Hilldring Nominated as Aid to Byrnes." 28 Feb 1946 b. Daily Times, [s.l.] Clipping: "Hilldring chosen." 27 Feb 1946 c. New York Times. Clipping: "Nominated by President As Assistant to Byrnes." 28 Feb 1946 d. Clipping from [?]: "2 Named to Settle Assets of Nazis Cached in Europe." [n.d.] e. Clipping from [?]: "Hilldring Named Aid to Secretary of State." [n.d.] 3 a.…

GLC06196.108

circa 1940-1945

Scrapbook

Title: Scrapbook, Vol. V.

1 a. Clipping from [?]: "Forum Speaker." [7 Jan 1947] b. Clipping from [?]: "'Policy-Maker' Speaker at Open Forum Session." [7 Jan 1947] c. Clipping from [?]: "Problems in Occupied Areas." [7 Jan 1947] d. Daily News, Los Angeles. Clipping: "25-year job seen for U.S. in Germany." 7 Jan 1947 2-3 Clipping from The United States News: "Military Men in Key Jobs: Shift from U.S. Tradition. Officers as Presidential Advisers, Diplomats and Agency Heads." 24 Jan 1947 4 a. [New York] Times. Clipping: "Hilldring Warns War Can be Lost." [8 Jan 1947] b. Los Angeles Examiner. Clipping…

GLC06196.109

1941-1945

Object

Title: Pin

Pin with name plate: "Maj Gen John H Hilldring Washington, D.C."

GLC06196.113

1940-1945

Object

Title: Dog tags

Dog tags, inscribed "John H. Hilldring 0-7420 T41 B FJ Hilldring 3133 Conn Ave NW Washington DC F."

GLC06196.121

February 15, 1818

Wilson, John, 1777-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his wife's poor health and indicates he enclosing a letter from Dr. Abbott (see GLC06313.060). Indicates that there is no significant news from Congress.

GLC06313.04.059

January 29, 1818

Abbot, H., fl. 1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wilson

Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman John Wilson, then enclosed by Wilson in a letter to Aaron Hobart (see GLC06313.059)

GLC06313.04.060

30 March 1818

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Manuscript letter

Title: to Ferris Pell [copy]

Copy of a letter from Calhoun to Pell discussing the case "of the claims of the state of New York against the United States, for disbursements on account of Militia in the late War," referring to the War of 1812. Written from the Department of War. Pell is identified as the "Agent of N. York."

GLC06313.04.061

September 21, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Hughes

Soldiers who neglected to visit his wife while in Wheeling; various issues with their children; his wife's health.

GLC02166.072

September 22, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Hughes

Subtle change in prisoner conduct; politics in sermons.

GLC02166.073

September 23, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Hughes

Release of Judge Thompson; comments about his children.

GLC02166.074

September 25, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Hughes

Receiving socks from his wife; dubious loyalty Judge Thompson; new bunkmate.

GLC02166.075

September 26, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My dear son Tommy

Encouraging him to improve himself and his writing.

GLC02166.076

September 28, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tom Bira

With postscript to Frank M. Myers. Inquiring whether Myers was seen before or after Bull Run.

GLC02166.077

September 29, 1862

Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Hughes

Looking on his imprisonment as the start of a new era in his life; lack of rain; proficiency in mending and darning clothing.

GLC02166.078