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to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.484

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 11, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.485

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 13, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.486

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 14, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.487

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 17, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.488

[Two attached stamps]

One set of attached stamps circa 1940. The three cent stamps feature Thomas Jefferson.

GLC10047.02.553

[Photograph negative of two men]

One photograph negative of two men dated circa 1940. Features two men in uniform standing in a field.

GLC10047.02.554

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 15, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.489

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.490

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 16, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.491

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Has notations in pencil that are illegible.

GLC10047.02.555

[Photograph negative of a scenic view]

One photograph negative of a scenic view dated circa 1940. Features a view of either a river or a plain.

GLC10047.02.556

[Photograph negative of a two children]

One photograph negative of two children dated circa 1920. Features two children posing for the camera in front of a house.

GLC10047.02.557

[Photograph negative of a couple]

One photograph negative of a couple dated circa 1920. Features a couple posing for the camera in front of a house. They are both dressed up for an event possibly a wedding. Behind them other are on the porch and coming out of the house.

GLC10047.02.558

[Photograph negative of a boy]

One photograph negative of a boy dated circa 1920. Features a boy posing for the camera in the woods.

GLC10047.02.559

[Photograph negative of four people on a horse]

One photograph negative of four people on a horse dated circa 1920. Features four people possibly three children and one adult seated on a horse. The group are in profile.

GLC10047.02.560

[Photograph negative of a scenic view]

One photograph negative of a scenic view dated circa 1920. Features a scenic view of possibly a river, or ditch. There is an electric pole in the middle of the negative.

GLC10047.02.561

[Photograph negative of a train]

One photograph negative of a train dated circa 1920. Features a train passing the photographer on the far left edge of the negative. Also visible is a second set of train tracks and some trees.

GLC10047.02.562

to Samuel Osgood

Knox writes to Osgood, a Continental Congressman. Thanks him for the "disinterested attention" he has paid Knox in several instances. Assures Osgood he prizes their friendship highly. Reports that George Washington has instructed him to dissolve...

GLC02437.02875

to Aaron Hobart

"Honorable Aaron Hobart" written in by hand. Written in the College Hill, neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC06313.04.350

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

Pease is writing to tell Senator Bruce that he does not appreciate being followed and would like to talk to the Senator at his earliest convenience.

GLC09400.153

to Henry Knox

Delivered to the governor a note that Knox wrote in his favor. Would like very much to be in the army, but if there is no possibility of that, will "in good Earnest set about making my arrangements for evacuating altogether this Country in Favor of...

GLC02437.03394

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Discusses how best to handle Shays and his supporters. Writes, "I will venture to predict that the insurgents must find security in Arms or they must fly the Country I found this opinion on the moral impossibility, of the existence of government...

GLC02437.03395

to Henry Knox

Thanks him for the information from Monsieur La Forest about his sons, who were in France for their education (see GLC02437.03714 for a related letter). Laments that he did not meet up with La Forest when he was in New York and discusses paying the...

GLC02437.03731

to Henry Knox

Morris, who will soon embark for Europe, thanks Knox for his well wishes (GLC02437.04045). Notes, "Whatever Orders you have in Europe if (as Mr. Burgoyne says) within my Scale of Talent command me."

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04046

to Henry Knox

Discusses recent financial difficulties, and asks to borrow money from Knox "to appear a little decent as were I lodg'd they have taken all my Cloths I should have wait'd on you myself But my dress was such that I was asham'd..." Previously asked...

GLC02437.04434

to Henry Knox

Discusses the financial affairs of a Mr. Pemberton, noting that Pemberton's estate is in the hands of overseers (of Boston), and the interest was to be given to the relief of "such poor persons as had formerly lived in genteel life..." Notes that the...

GLC02437.04444

[Land bond]

Signed by Henry Knox, and John Rynier and John Gleason as witnesses. A land bond for Robert Houston, payable to Knox. Houston gave Knox a note for $290 which is to be paid in three years plus interest for a 100 acre lot in Hancock County, Maine.

GLC02437.07692

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (see GLC02437.07776) regarding lack of payment. Apologizes to Knox for pressing him for a payment but stresses that his "commercial existence" depends on the immediate payment of some papers. Notes he will wait for Knox's...

GLC02437.07777

to Henry Knox

Asks about possibly purchasing bricks and lime from Knox, and wonders about cost and delivery.

GLC02437.07840

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding a claim for settlement on Knox's lands. Declares that he was an original settler of the Waldo patent under Samuel Waldo in 1752 or 1753, and would like to continue living on these lands.

GLC02437.07841

[Account between Henry Knox and Thomas Mifflin]

Contains account information from November and December 1775. Appears to be payments made by Knox to Mifflin, Quarter Master General of the Continental Army.

GLC02437.09489

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Lieutenant Wales]

Colonel Butler recommends Wales, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 13 February 1783. Possibly directed to Henry Knox at West Point.

GLC02437.09583

to George Nichols

Discusses the payment of his life insurance policy and asks Nichols to settle payment. Sends a check for $25 for Nichols to retain until Lillie comes up. Postscript reads, "Office hours from 10 to 2." On stationery printed "U.S. Military Asylum...

GLC03212.05

[Terms for hiring slaves]

Lists the names and prices of enslaved people who have been lent out by John Winn, and to whom they have been lent. Terms specify the time payment is due, the return dates, provisions required to be given to the enslaved people, and forbidding their...

GLC03434.54

to Mary Moore Kelly

The battle of Fredericksburg is over, with little accomplished. He describes the endurance required of the soldiers. The attack was made against the orders of Gen. Hooker. He describes hospital work during and following the battle.

Excerpt: "Our...

GLC04195.07

to William S. Holabird

Possibly created by Samuel Church (signed as "S. Church"). Writes "I feel a great interest in the professional success of a brother who has ever been peculiarly dear to me... his present location is in more respects than one ill suited to his...

GLC05636.32

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 361 (December 10, 1863)]

Subjects include The Siege of Charleston-Further Shelling of the City, Yankees Have Seized All Boats Along the Tennessee River, News on the Siege of Fort Sumter. A proclamation from the governor requests citizens to join in a day of fasting, prayer...

GLC05959.07.05

to David P. Harmon

Written from Salem, likely in Massachusetts. Informs Harmon that an announcement for the next quarterly meeting in Salem of the Essex County Anti-Slavery Society will be published in "The Liberator" next week. Writes that the success of the meeting...

GLC06143.14

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 24 (December 20, 1862)]

Editorials on the need for foreign intervention in the war, potential blockades, and the removal of Butler. Green and white rose-shaped floral pattern.

GLC06208.12

to Aaron Hobart

Discussing who should be appointed in charge of the post office in Canandaigua. Believes Mr. Heartnell, who has just won the office, does not deserve it, and is not supported by the village. Reccomends Mr. Gooding for the position, and requests...

GLC06313.04.206

to Aaron Hobart

Requesting Hobart's assisstance regarding a law that will pay them for the loss of their ship. "If the result should be in our favor, and you have any voice or influence...you will request the law to authorize the Collector to pay the allowance to...

GLC06313.04.207

to Aaron Hobart

Introducing "my old friend, Mr. Elliot," discussing the trial of Mr. Maffit, and says there is no other news of note.

GLC06313.04.208

to Aaron Hobart

GLC06313.04.239

to Aaron Hobart

Includes a handwritten 'f' written on the address leaf, possibly a free frank.

GLC06313.04.242

[Special order]

Co-signed by Charles J. C. Hutson, Adjutant. States that the company commanders will have the streets of the camp policed and inspected. Orders that the streets should be policed each morning and soldiers delinquent in their duties should be...

GLC08165.72

[Discussion of troop returns with Confederate Generals James Chesnut and Beverly H. Robertson].

Penciled notes on an ADS of troop return.

GLC08239.01

[Collection of 2 printed rebus poems]. Decimalized.

GLC08255

to George, Prince of Wales

British hand-colored, printed rebus poem. "On War" depicts a miniature battle scene along with the lines: "How furious is the Battles rage/When foes with fire and swords engage...".

GLC08255.01

to George, Prince of Wales

British hand-colored, printed rebus poems. "On Peace" shows the Goddess of Peace along with the lines: "While gentle peace alike invites/All ranks to share in her delights...".

GLC08255.02