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Beaufort, S. C

Writing on back badly faded and partially illegible. " [illegible] Fort Simpson, Beaufort, S. C. 1864 [illegible] compliments of [illegible] Jan. 9 1866" Shows several men and a lady posed on the porch of a two story home. Inscription on verso: "Z...

GLC05137.110

Fortress Monroe, The Gun Yard

With tax stamp

GLC05137.114

Burnt District, near Main St., Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. . With tax stamp Shows skeletal remains of building and rubble.

GLC05137.119

Panorama of Richmond, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Panoramic View of Richmond, Va., from Gamble Hill, looking east. Lynchburg Chapel and Ruins of City Armory in the foreground; in the distance Church Hill."

GLC05137.122

Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman and Horse before Atlanta

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. View in the trenches, before Atlanta, Ga.

GLC05137.136

Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman and Horse before Atlanta

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. View in the trenches, before Atlanta, Ga. This appears to be the same shot as GLC05137.136, but it has a different series number.

GLC05137.137

Maj. Gen. Sherman and Staff

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. View in the trenches, before Atlanta, Ga. Tax stamp may have been torn off. Handwritten on front: "Gen. Sherman & Staff, Atlanta, Ga."

GLC05137.138

Maj. Gen. Sherman and Staff

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. View in the trenches, before Atlanta, Ga. This is a different version of GLC05137.138. It has the same series number, but the caption on back is broken onto two lines; the caption for number 138 is printed on a...

GLC05137.139

Ruins of Railroad Depot, Atlanta, Ga

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.140

Railroad Depot and surroundings, Atlanta, Ga

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.141

Shermans men destroying RR Atlanta, Ga. November 1864

Stamp on front partially illegible: "Lawrence and Houseworth, San Francisco." Handwritten on front: "Shermans men destroying RR Atlanta, Ga. November 1864." In a different had, on verso: "Shermans men Destroying the Rail Road. Atlanta, Ga. November...

GLC05137.142

Sherman's men dismantling Ft. McAllister, Savannah, Ga.

Handwritten on verso: "Genl Shermans Boys wheeling shot Rebel shot and shell from Ft. McCalister near Savanah, Ga." Depicts two rows of men pushing wheelbarrows. Same as GLC05137.181 which has an imprint]

GLC05137.143

Gen. Sherman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.144

Interior of Ft. McAllister, Savannah, Ga

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.145

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and his horse Lexington

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and his favorite horse Lexington. Taken at Cold Harbor, Va., June 4th, 1864."

GLC05137.147

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and his horse Lexington

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten on verso: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and his favorite horse Lexington. Taken at Cold Harbor, Va., June 4th, 1864." With tax stamp.

GLC05137.148

Stereocard of Ulysses Grant, Gideon Welles, and Andrew Johnson

Posed on porch of Enos Throop in Auburn, New York.

GLC05137.149

Residence of Lieut. Gen. Grant

R. Newell, Philadelphia. Handwritten identification on verso: "Residence of Lieut. Gen. Grant As it appeared April 15th - 1865" Building in the city decorated with patriotic bunting.

GLC05137.161

Ruins of Bridge, Pamunky River

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. The Gallery of Alex. Gardner, Photographer to the Army of the Potomac. Negative by T.H. O'Sullivan. Caption: "Ruins of Bridge at Mrs. Nedson's, Crossing on the Pamunky, 28th May, 1864." Engineers on a newly...

GLC05137.180

Gen. Shermen's men dismantling Ft. McAllister, Savannah, Ga

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Shows a long line of men pushing wheelbarrows. Same as GLC05137.143 which has no imprint]

GLC05137.181

Dutch Gap Canal

John C. Taylor, Hartford Conn. Caption: "Dutch Gap Canal. Soldiers at work inside the dam. The mist rising against the bank is caused by a rebel shell, which exploded just as this view was being photographed, December, 1864. These are the original...

GLC05137.184

to Thomas Hazard re: suppression of the slave trade & colonization efforts

Accompanied by FF envelope. Clay writes that that the subjects Hazard wrote about will receive little attention until the slave trade question is settled. Clay argues that the best way to stop the slave trade is by creating strong colonies on the...

GLC05495.01

to Thomas R. Hazard

Encloses testimonial (not included) "in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Jones," who are traveling to Africa and back to America. Remarks that he has been largely away from home the last eighteen months, and so will not be able to visit Newport this summer.

GLC05495.02

[James Birdseye McPherson]

Carte de visite in uniform. Trimmed oval, no imprint. Signed as Major General.

GLC05499

[Winfield Scott]

Anthony imprint on verso. Inscription on verso reads: Presented "To Miss Mary Trumbull -- daughter of the noble [Revolutionary War] Colonel, my friend [John Trumbull]. Health & happiness." Shows Scott 3/4 length in dress uniform.

GLC05500

Pro-Lincoln political rally in Momence, Ill., group carte de visite

Faded carte showing men and boys gathered at a pro-Lincoln political rally in Momence, Illinois. The front ranks have children with drums. Men in the center and rear are holding poles. Imprint on verso of J.B. Hamilton, Momence, Ill. Tax stamp...

GLC05501

Important Intelligence! [announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown]

"A gentleman who arrived this morning, from Providence, has favoured us with the following Importance Intelligence! [....] This Moment an Express arrived... announcing the glorious Intelligence of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and his Army..."...

GLC05504

to Nahum Capen

Written and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Discusses the founding and failure of the "first Confederacy" and the "dispersion of His chosen people." Davis argues that if their example had been followed, perhaps there would not have been a...

GLC05508.083

to Larry

LaRue writes to Larry on the back of photo. LaRue asks for contributions to his newly formed Charity, For Gods Sake Productions.

GLC05508.165.01

to Alan Brock re: death and eternal existence

Actor David Manners writes about death and eternal existence as a response to Brock's "record of human horrors," apparently attempting to cheer him up. He mentions giving Alan Irene Rich's address, invites him to visit, and mentions names of some...

GLC05508.174

Debates, resolutions and other proceedings of the Convention of... Massachusetts

Debates of the state convention in 1789 to ratify the Constitution. Printed by Oliver & Munroe, and Joshua Cushing. Signed and dated on titlepage by Bowdoin in 1818. Ex-Barlow copy with plate; Ex-Clements Library.

GLC05509

Perry's Victory [Battle of Lake Erie, poem illustrated with woodcut]

Sold by J.G. Hunt "South Side City Wharf." Celebrating Oliver H. Perry's naval victory on Lake Erie, Sept. 10.

GLC05511

Message of the President [re: Treaty of New Echota between US & Cherokee]

Offering Confederate recognition of the treaty of New Echota between the U. S. and Cherokees of North Carolina.

GLC05521

to Jacob Burnett re: Jefferson inaugural, Napoleonic wars

GLC05242

to Benjamin Pierce re: postscripts on letter of B.K., Gen. Jackson & his cabinet

Two postscripts by Frnaklin and a Free Frank (as member of Congress) written on the letter of his brother B.K. Pierce to their father Benjamin. "Genl. [Andew] Jackson... stands second to no man... but the situation in the Cabinet... Genl. J. has...

GLC06938

to Joseph Smith re: Grant, Richmond and a spy matter

"Reinforcements are being sent down all the time, but Richmond must be starved out. That miserable city if protected by 5 lines if splendid fortifications, on which Mr. Lee has laid himself out.... I have tried to see Clara Howard... she is charged...

GLC06941

Pardon of William W. Copper (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Convicted of counterfeiting

GLC06942

to Cornelius Greenway re: advice on education, work, etc.

Thanking Greenway for his note and writing "If my saying that the best thing students can do is to work hard and improve themselves has been of any help to you I am glad I thought to say it..." On White House stationery.

GLC06946

Gazette of the United States. [No. 54 (October 17, 1789)]

Regarding the quorum obtained in the First Session of Senate; votes for President and Vice-President counted; with mention of George Washington's first tour. Disbound, leaves are now separate.

GLC06959.02

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 78 (January 26, 1791)]

Concerning the proclamation by Washington and Jefferson defining the boundaries of the "Federal City on the Potomac" and Hamilton's closing remarks in a report on public credit. Two sheets, no longer joined.

GLC06960

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 3, no. 53 (October 29, 1791)]

Contains Washington's proclamation on rules for building in Washington, D.C. as well as a list of members of the Second Congress.

GLC06961

Four Language Whaling Ship's papers from New Bedford, MA (c/s Seward)

Dated at New Bedford. Large sheet, printed in four columns (French, Spanish, English and Dutch) countersigned by William H. Seward. Shipmaster Nehemiah West for the schooner Glendmer, bound for "Atlantic Ocean."

GLC06962

Address of the President of the United States

Regarding rights of railroad workers (8 hour days, overtime pay, etc.). Signed on page 8.

GLC06963

Pardon of William Maller of Lynchburg, Va. for participating in the Rebellion

Countersigned by W. Hunter as Acting Sec. of State.

GLC06964

Quotation from inaugural address re: Imperialism

Extract from his inaugural address: "America seeks no earthly empire built on blood and force. No ambition, no temptation, lures her to thought of foreign dominions." On White House stationery

GLC06968

An act providing the means of intercourse between the US and foreign nations

Printed by Childs & Swayne. First printing. This act specifies the salaries to be paid to those officials representing the U.S. abroad. Not in Evans or NUC.

GLC06986

to James A. Caldwell re: financial matters

Buchanan also mentions servants, and to make sure that the "little black man who blacked my boots" is paid.

GLC06939

to Editor of the Herald

Of the matter Roosevelt comments, "There is something cheap and unpleasant to high-minded Americans in seeing their fellow countrymen go abroad to look on at the agony." With Roosevelt's autograph underlinings and additions.

GLC06945

to Thomas Helm re: buying slaves and speculating on election results

"We have cheering political news from Penns[ylvani]a, demonstrating that the state has left [Andrew] Jackson." Clipped on left margin with loss to salutation and addressee. Written from Henry Clay's estate, Ashland, in Lexington, Kentucky.

GLC06947

Oath of allegiance to King George II

Dwight would later be President of Yale University. Document has mold and water damage.

GLC06948