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George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland

One engraving of George Clifford, Earl of Cumberland dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by William Thomas Fry.

GLC08878.1671

Charles Blount, Baron Montjoy & Earl of Devonshire

One engraving of Charles Blount, 8th Baron Mountjoy dated December 1, 1836. Engraved by John Cochran.

GLC08878.1672

[Statue of Abraham Lincoln]

One statue of Abraham Lincoln seated on a white chair with two children. The American flag is positioned behind them.

GLC10046

[Collection belonging to John M. Everhart, 1942-1946][Decimalized .01-.83]

Collection of letters belonging to John M. Everhart dated 1942-1946. Consists of 99 letters, newspaper clippings and documents pertaining to Everhart's service during World War II. Letters are written primarily to his family: John H. Everhart (father...

GLC10048

Collection of WWII documents and letters attributed to a Jefferson City family

GLC10047

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man looks like it was based on a sketch.

GLC08878.1912

Engraving of Benjamin Disraeli, the aristocracy of nature.

One engraving of Benjamin Disraeli, the aristocracy of nature dated 1873. Portrait caricature of Benjamin Disraeli, whole length, with enormous head, wearing armor and plumed helmet, standing up in the saddle of a horse, representing the Conservative...

GLC08878.1913

Engraving of William Morris, the Earthly Paradise

One engraving of William Morris, the Earthly Paradise dated 1873. Portrait caricature of William Morris, whole length, with enormous head. He is seated reading a newspaper.

GLC08878.1914

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man. Same image as GLC08878.1953.

GLC08878.1915

Engraving of Algernon Charles Swinburne, a true poet

One engraving of Algernon Charles Swinburne, a true poet dated 1873. Portrait caricature of Algernon Charles Swinburne, whole length, with enormous head. He is standing next to a plant with a book of poems in his hand.

GLC08878.1916

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man.

GLC08878.1917

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust profile portrait of a man.

GLC08878.1918

Engraving of a man and a cowering dog

One engraving of a man and a cowering dog dated circa 1865. Portrait of a man seated at a table holding a club. He is glaring at a dog that is cowering away from him.

GLC08878.1919

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust profile portrait of a man.

GLC08878.1920

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man.

GLC08878.1921

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Standing portrait of a man in a military uniform. Possibly based on a statue.

GLC08878.1922

Engraving of unknown man

One engraving of an unknown man dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of a man in a military uniform with a medal around his neck. The medal is similar to a masonic Malta cross medal.

GLC08878.1923

Orders No. 22

Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "Genl. Orders No. 22." Proceedings from four court martials on charges of behavior unbecoming an officer, neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, and insubordination.

GLC00911.72

Orders No. 23

Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "Genl. Orders No. 23." Proceedings from a court of inquiry of Captain Justus McKinstry regarding a contract for blankets made with C.P. Garcia, a local Mexican businessman, and subsequent contracts given solely to...

GLC00911.73

to Harriet Jane Hanson Robinson

Abolitionist and suffragist Foster responds to questions from Robinson who was doing research for her book, "Massachusetts in the woman suffrage movement. A general, political, legal and legislative history from 1774 to 1881" (Boston, 1881). Foster...

GLC02076

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.140

to Ira Andrews

He opens with his health, and then moves on to briefly mention the actions of Congress, and lastly advise Mr. Andrews on whom to pick to be Andrew's son Elbridge's draft substitute. Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC02158.10

to George F. Morse

Morse's attendance at a Baptist Church

GLC02180.39

Acknowledgement of property receipt

Return of clothing and camp equipment will be received and examined..

GLC02198.15

to Ford, Heath & Company

Anthony discusses the payment of interest on bonds and business ventures with Ford, Heath, & Company, a British firm. Explaining the economic situation in Arkansas, Anthony states "Liberal loans were made upon long times payable in installments with...

GLC02210.01

to Henry Knox

Duplicate of GLC02437.03105. Marked as "duplicate" in Knox's docket.

GLC02437.03106

to Henry Knox

"His Excellency," George Washington, compliments Colonel Knox, asks him to come to headquarters immediately, and invites him to dinner at 2 o'clock that night. The letter must be from 1776, since this is the only year in which Knox is a Colonel in...

GLC02437.00546

to George Washington

Refers to a letter he received from Colonel Francois Marie, comte de Aboville (see GLC02437.01365), who commands French artillery in Virginia. Aboville mentions 14 artillery cannon belonging to the State of Virginia which do not have carriages or...

GLC02437.01369

to Alfred Edmund Burr

Declines an invitation from Burr, Chairman of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee, to speak at a canvass preceding the 1860 presidential election. States "I fervently hope that our Democratic friends in Connecticut may be so earnest...

GLC02925.16

to Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.096

to his family

Writes jokingly that his family constantly suffers from illnesses while he is "growing fat and hearty." Mentions that General Hunt is to be relieved. Notes that his time is spent straightening out the account books and drilling the new recruits. The...

GLC03603.257

to Walter S. Field

Roosevelt discusses a suit in Oklahoma against him "as trustee for the Kickapoo Indian Wah-nah-ka" and how to proceed so that the Indian's rights were protected. Wants Field, a Washington Attorney, to appear on his behalf. Also indicates that he...

GLC07733.01

[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]

In response to Henry Horn's third party request for a naval position for R. Manley. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason

GLC00496.169

Sidney Berry's Accot. for butter & poultry

Account between Sidney Berry and Nathanael Greene for poultry and butter.

GLC00634.03.06

to Henry Knox

Reports that the magazines for the month of February have been shipped on board the Lydia, under Captain Hall. Returns Thomas Moss's unpaid bill on Grimanney & Co. (GLC02437.00005). Encloses an order and Thomas Bralston's bill on Lane & Co. Has...

GLC02437.00008

[Account of expenses and payments between Henry Knox and Jonathan Pollard]

Receipt signed by Pollard, possibly a quartermaster. Including pay for Dr. Nesbit and washer woman.

GLC02437.00695

to Henry Knox

Writes that he called to say goodbye this morning but did not want to disturb Knox since Knox has been ill. Discusses military stores "in case of Offensive operations to the Westward," and has included an estimate. Mentions that the stores at Fort...

GLC02437.01367

Gen. Knox in account with S. Shaw

Lists Henry Knox's accounts with Shaw, beginning 8 June 1781 and ending 12 December, 1781. Contains several memoranda and instructions for what Knox owes to Shaw and what the United States government owes Knox. Expenses range from: groceries and...

GLC02437.01368

to the Officers of the Army [The Newburgh Conspiracy]

Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, this is Henry Knox's copy, and is docketed by Knox. An anonymous address to the officers of the Army, along with a call for a general meeting of officers. This particular copy was sent to the officers at West...

GLC02437.01994

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Replies to a letter from Wadsworth (GLC02437.03101), in which Wadsworth informed Knox of his likely appointment as Secretary at War. Knox had heard that he might receive this appointment, but is disappointed by the low salary. Comments on his...

GLC02437.03107

to Henry Knox

Discusses his "motives for addressing the Plan of surveys... to the Board of Treasury - " Does not think his ideas about surveys will be accepted, but states that he has the public in mind. Mentions funding proposals for surveying lands in Ohio and...

GLC02437.03487

to John Jacob Faesch

In the hand of William Knox. Replies to a letter from Faesch in which Faesch informed Knox of the death of his wife (GLC02437.03808). Offers Faesch his deepest sympathy and condolences, writing: "We suffer excessive misery at the loss of our dearest...

GLC02437.03818

to William Stephens Smith

Unsigned, but the handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Discusses financial transactions related to their land speculation venture.

GLC02437.06660

to [Life ?] Wilson

Asks Wilson to purchase several building items, such as boards, and gives other directions as well.

GLC02437.06928

to Henry Knox

Discusses the sale of property.

GLC02437.06929

to Oliver Wolcott

Mentions the duties of a collector. First page is extremely faded and basically illegible. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.07102

to Daniel Davis

Knox tells Davis that if Samuel Winslow cannot attend to the business Knox assigned him, Davis should take it on himself. Knox hopes to be at St. Georges by the 10th or 15th of April.

GLC02437.07243

to Henry Knox

President Adams received Knox's letter of February 27. Adams expresses his concern that after recommending Knox's son, Henry, for a commission in the US Navy, the Senate did not approve. He tells Knox that there is little else he can do. Adams says,...

GLC02437.07375

[William Knox's account with Otis and Henley]

The account is for a total £1176.2. Items purchased include books, paper, linen, quills, etc.

GLC02437.08478

[Note]

Promise to pay Henry Knox $20 from David Cook and Thomas Proctor.

GLC02437.08637