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Collection of presidential letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC04675

Theater and Entertainment: 8 Letters and Documents [decimalized]

GLC02508

Vice Presidents: 14 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02512

Abolitionists collection: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02448

Revolutionary War officers: 18 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02497.01-02497.18]

GLC02497

[Group of 21 Civil War letters, documents, and envelopes] [Decimalized]

Includes lists of supplies, President Jefferson Davis's message, prints of General Halleck, blank enlistment papers, provost marshal and quartermaster papers, military issues receipts, envelopes, and cards.

GLC03619.02

Union generals born in NYS: 34 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02465.01-02465.35]

GLC02465

Collection of letters, documents & briefs to the Madisons [Decimalized .001-.156]

This is a collection of letters from Edmund Pendleton, one of the leading figures of Revolutionary Virginia, to James Madison, Sr., and James Madison, Jr., later fourth President of the United States. The papers consist of documents and letters...

GLC00099

Letters and documents relating to John Brown & Family [decimalized .01-.10]

GLC04463

Union generals born in the midwest: 27 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02463.01-02463.27]

GLC02463

Union generals born in New England: 21 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02464

Collection of 30 letters and documents by political & civic leaders[decimalized]

GLC02467

American literary figures: 36 letters, quotes and documents [decimalized .01-.37]

Hopkinson was a congressman, jurist and author of the lyrics to "Hail Columbia!"

GLC02453

Civil War generals from border states: 33 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02456.01-02456.33]

GLC02456

The Personal side of the Presidency: 120 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02793

Civil War date and post civil war letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC01596

Mormon Church archive of 72 letters & documents re: church court proceedings [decimalized]

156 letters and documents plus 14 bound notebooks containing minutes of the high council meetings of Weber Stake, North Ogden, Utah. Regarding Mormons tried for apostasy, attending a house of ill fame; criticizing Brigham Young and Joseph Smith and...

GLC05756

Collection of abolitionist materials including letters, documents and printed [Decimalized .01- .29]

Includes 15 ALS's by notable figures in abolitionist movement, large printed broadside (printing map at top) for election of 1856 (Fremont). Many of the letters discuss arrangements for lectures by abolitionists such as Lucy Stone, the Crafts...

GLC06143

War letters to his wife, documents, photographs, sketches and drawings. [Decimalized .01- .173]

Union Navy Lt. Commander. Waite-Long Families archive, including 11 Civil War Letters to his wife, documents, photographs, sketches and drawings, and a cane.

GLC08284

Collection of letters and documents correspondence of North Family [Decimalized .01-.29]

GLC02542.32

Letters and documents of the Livingston-Redmond family of New York (decimalized).

GLC03107

The immortal autograph letters, documents, manuscripts, portraits, personal relics, and other Lincolniana...

(title continues)... collected by the late Oliver R. Barrett, Chicago, sold by order of the executors of his estate and of Roger W. Barrett, Chicago. Published by Parke- Bernet Galleries, Inc. Lists items auctioned 19 and 20 February.

GLC08580.01

Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution & 1812 [Decimalized .01-.10]

GLC00308

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

GLC10047

Four letters and two other documents regarding William A. Williams [Decimalized .01-.06]

Four letters regarding Williams's land holding and legal issues, mentioning freedmen, as well as an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy and an official permission to visit Richmond.

GLC00496.254

Collection of twenty eight letters and documents by Texas patriots & politicians [Decimalized GLC06623.01-.28]

GLC06623

No. 2 letters. U.S.N .

Captain Simpson's letters from the U.S.S. Omaha cruising off the western coast of Central and South America. Includes two letters from Newport, Rhode Island dated April 1877.

GLC05911.15

Various fragmented letters

The manucript contains various fragmented letters and writings by J.P. [John Patterson] to members of the Patterson family, and also to Henry Livingston.

GLC03107.04471

[Congatulatory letter]

One document by Doswell Gullatt dated circa 1945-46. A letter asking his congratulatory letter for the effort of ship crews to be read to all said crews.

GLC10047.03.084

[Copies of letters]

Copy of two letters written to Knox from Meade, written in Knox's hand. First letter dated 30 July 1795 Philadelphia. Discusses his current inability to take up drafts and make payments and would therefore relinquish a purchase, presumably of land...

GLC02437.06479

No. 1 letters U.S.N.

Captain Simpson's correspondence aboard the U.S.S. Powhatan (June 26 - 29, 1875) and the U.S.S. Omaha (July 9, 1875 - May 3, 1876). Original bookmark removed from page 221 to collateral file.

GLC05911.14

Letters and Numbers

Signed Alfred Gage at the top but does not appear to be author since one is clearly the work of a child and the other an adult.

GLC02744.299

Letters to cousin

GLC03135.13.082

Correspondence of 90 letters and documents with 3 maps on the blockade of Port Royal, South Carolina [decimalized .01-.90]

West was a Union naval officer in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, mostly serving off South Carolina and Georgia. This collection begins with three documents from West's service on a merchant marine ship off China. He served on the USS "Perry"...

GLC03836

["Letters in a Box" beginnings]

Document detailing how the book of Robert Stone's letters, "Letters in a Box," came to be, starting with an oral history interview done by Otis Baker.

GLC09620.205

[Document related to an appointment endorsement]

One typed document addressed to Daniel B. Landau dated May 1, 1944. Related to appointments for a physical examination, notification and endorsement for Landau to be promoted to Lieutenant Commander. Signed by R.R. Callaway and Charles F. Goetch.

GLC09993.475

[Instructions for directing letters]

Renshaw gives his address aboard the U.S.S. Worcester in care of the Consul General in Havana, via the US Secretary of State. He adds, "you do not want to put any stamps on your letter."

GLC02254.39

["Letters in a Box" research]

Typed document with additional information on the veterans of World War II and the 431st Bomb Squadron, 11th Group.

GLC09620.210

[letter from OCOT]

One document dated February 15, 1945. Lets the commanding officer know that the letters attached are true copies.

GLC10047.03.030.02.01

News Letter No. 2

One document entitled News Letter No. 2 dated February 3, 1945. Related to Unit Public Relations Officers.

GLC10047.03.155

[Letters of Commendation Announcement]

One undated document concerning the awarding of a commendation to the 344th Harbor Craft Company circa 1942-1946.

GLC10047.03.228

[letter from OCOT]

One document dated February 15, 1945. Congratulates Dexter E. Kelpe in earning a distinction for his support of the Army Transportation Association.

GLC10047.03.030.04.02

[letter from OCOT]

One document dated February 15, 1945. Congratulates Dexter E. Kelpe in earning a distinction for his support of the Army Transportation Association.

GLC10047.03.030.04.03

[letter from OCOT]

One document dated February 15, 1945. Notifies the comanding officer that the attached letters are true copies. A note on the bottom of the page congratulates Dexter E. Kelpe in earning a distinction for his support of the Army Transportation...

GLC10047.03.030.04.01

John B. Marchand documents [decimalized .01-.34]

Documents relating to John B. Marchand, an officer in the United States Navy. Includes twenty-one Civil War letters, and letters by Thomas ap Catesby Jones, David Farragut, Alfred H. Guernsey, and others. Also includes personal letters regarding...

GLC02680

[Letter head Blank]

One blank sheet of letter head for the Disabled American Veterans dated circa 1946.

GLC10047.03.090

[Letters to Margaret Frances Lobik]

A collection of letters to Margaret Frances Lobik,

GLC09579.01

["Letters in a Box" proposal pages]

The prelimary proposal and sample pages for "Letters in a Box."

GLC09620.211

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, the plan to capture a chief named Big Hawk, and the training and...

GLC05731.01

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, which is being hampered by white men who trade with the tribe...

GLC05731.02

to Johnston Livingston re: elaboration on documents

Thompson lists some documents that he alluded to when speaking with Johnston.

GLC03107.04174

Various Civil War documents [Decimalized .01-.15]

Includes an address from The New England Women's Auxiliary Association encouraging women to assist in the efforts of the United States Sanitary Commission. Contains various letters, printed song sheets, and one military document regarding the War.

GLC03619.01

[Small card of embellished letters]

One sketch of an embellished letter "N" or "Z," on a blank calling card.

GLC07713.02.10

Legal documents regarding the selling of land

GLC03131.15.23

Affidavit regarding letters to Josias Loomes

In the affidavit, Robert Livingston, Jr. states that the two preceding letters addressed to Josias Loomes are true copies of the originals, and were delivered to Josias Loomes. The first letter is dated 17 January 1752, and instructs Loomes to remove...

GLC03107.02836

Letters to Rufus Lincoln [Decimalized .01-.08]

Includes personal news and an account of his escape from the British in New York in 1778. Accompanied by a sheet of paper that appears to have originally stored the documents, stating "Capt Hewsons Letters to my Father Rufus Lincoln." Includes a...

GLC03849

[Letter from the Committee of the Judiciary]

One typed unaddressed letter apologizing for a report not being delivered to them.

GLC09613.03.04.69

War of 1812 documents and correspondence including muster rolls

Mostly receipts, militia muster rolls, etc. relating to the Bailey family. With some legal documents before and after the war.

GLC02669.01

[Correspondence to Philip Schuyler with related documents] [Decimalized .01-.22]

22 letters and documents to Philip Schuyler.

GLC09636

Scrapbook/letterbook: other letters collateral to correspondence

Includes letters from Bridge's other classmates from Harvard.

GLC00958.13

[Abstracts of letters regarding the Indian War]

List of abstracts from letters relating to the Indian Wars, ranging from 29 May to 18 September, though the year is unknown. Circa date based on the content of the letter.

GLC02437.08240

[Financial document belonging to House Beautiful Blinds]

One financial document sent from House Beautiful Blinds. Details costs and money owed.

GLC09953.084

[Financial documents belonging to John J. Ryan]

Five items related to financial documents belonging to John J. Ryan. Includes financial statements and membership letter.

GLC10004.03.80

[Letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin]

A set of copied letters to John Hancock and Joseph Martin regarding treaties with the Indians. The first is addressed to Charles Thomson and signed by both Hawkins and Andrew Pickens. The second is addressed to Hancock, dated 4 January 1786 and...

GLC02437.08213

[Tax documents belonging to Eris B. Benson]

One collection of items belonging to Eris B. Benson dated August 28, 1943. Pertains to tax documents to be filled out by Benson. Includes a blank form, table for tax esimates, letter from the secretary of Treasure regarding paying taxes, declaration...

GLC09954.170

to David Lenox re: transmitting documents on impressed American seamen

Transmitting documents (not included) concerning impressed seamen Edmund Fish, Sylvester Richmond, Zadoch Howard and James Hall.

GLC06696

War of 1812 documents and correspondence including muster rolls

Correspondence of the Flitner family (1850s) and a single letter concerning the Union blockade off the North Carolina coast.

GLC02669.02

[List of letters written by Washington to Knox]

A record of the letters in this collection written by Washington to Knox, listed by date.

GLC02437.09352

[Card with sketches of embellished letters and birds]

One card of sketches of birds on one side and on the reverse pencil sketches of embellished letters.

GLC07713.02.18

[Various documents related to Arthur St. Clair's 1791 Western expedition]

Copies of documents written by various persons related to Arthur St. Clair's failed 1791 Western expedition. Pages 1-5 contain the copy of a report written 10 January 1793 by Joseph Nourse, Register of the Treasury. Discusses the enlistment of...

GLC02437.10357

Texana: documents, many relating to Thomas Ward & archives war [decimalized]

Note that some letters are written to "William" Ward, i.e., Thomas William Ward, the person who assembled this archive as archivist of the Republic of Texas.

GLC02145

[Letters to recruiting officers and reports on recruitment]

Written by Major General Smallwood while on a mission to raise troops and assemble supplies in Maryland. General Nathanael Greene had sent Smallwood on this mission to end a conflict of command between Smallwood and Baron Friedrich von Steuben. This...

GLC06507

[Documents related to James E. Kelly's court martial]

Two documents related to James E. Kelly's court martial appearance. Documents that Kelly had appeared as a witness to a court martial. Kelly is referred to as "colored" in the witness letter.

GLC09965.01

Documents from Union generals born in mid-Atlantic states [Decimalized .01-.26]

Twenty seven letters and documents relating to Union Generals born in the mid-Atlantic states.

GLC02462

Morris Weiner archive of WWII letters [Decimalized .0001- .1710]

This collection contains 1710 letters between Sylvia Greenfield Weiner, her husband Morris "Moe" Weiner, and Alvin Greenfield, her brother. Moe Weiner served in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps from February 26, 1943-1946. Moe had attended...

GLC09414

Exemplification of Letters Patent to Henry van Rensselaer

GLC03107.05429

Index account book [with rubricated thumb index letters]

GLC03107.05445

to Winthrop Sargent re: receiving documents & dividing up Mississippi territory

Date is 1801, and recipient is most likley Winthrop Sargent, who at the time was governor of the Mississippi Territory. Internal evidence and the handwriting on the endorsement point to Sargent, per Charles Hobson, Marshall Papers.

GLC07586

[Letter from City Girl to a country cousin]

One undated document titled Copy of a letter from a City Girl to a country cousin. This document is satirical and suggestive instructions on how to take care of a car in this case called a "Lizzie."

GLC10047.01.697

Group of documents re: French and Indian War [Decimalized .01- .05]

Collection of letters from Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Pownall to various recipients and in a number of official capacities.

GLC07901

to James W. Patterson re: documents, asking views on the Pacific telegraph

Sending him documents sent to Russians (who were possibly interested in his project), and asking for his thoughts on the telegraph. The document has a large dark liquid stain slightly affecting text.

GLC04731

An Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes & Prize Goods.

Copy of the act along with "Instructions for the Private Armed Vessels of the United States," in this case, issued to privateer Captain George Taylor of the ship Amiable. Issued one week after the declaration of war in the War of 1812. Signed by...

GLC04616

to Hon. C. Morris re: copy of congressional journals and documents

Forsyth writes that the journals intended for Marietta College would be forwarded.

GLC02504.17

Collection of John Brown documents from Alexander M. Ross [Decimalized .01-.56]

Fifty three letters, one document, one photograph, and one letterbook, collected by Alexander M. Ross and related to John Brown's family. Mostly letters from John Brown's children to Ross.

GLC03007

Documents related to the Civil War draft and Eben Whittemore [Decimalized .01-.34]

This group of 34 documents, both printed and manuscript items, detail the draft apparatus on Cape Cod: printed lists of the number of eligible men, and the quota of such men required to enlist or be drafted from each of these towns. Some of the...

GLC02175

Collection of two documents related to Harriet Beecher Stowe [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters regading the controversy that developed after Harret Beecher Stowe cited Joel Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

GLC08965

to Tobias Lear: acknowledging receipt of letters, recognizes Lear's authority

Manuscript copy of letter in a clerk's hand. The Bey of Tunis writes: "as you are authorized by the President I am entirely disposed to hear from you an explanation of your wishes . . . ."

GLC02794.081

[An act concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods].

Addressed to the commander of the Brig Argus, Edward Howe, Jr.

GLC08230

[Personal and military correspondence and documents related to August or Miller Wright] [decimalized]

More than half of these items, to, from, or relating to Augustus or Miller Wright, are Civil War-period. Includes an 9 February 1864 autograph letter signed from Walter Herron Taylor, aide to Robert E. Lee, regarding General Lee's refusal to approve...

GLC02691.11

Official French copy of Benjamin Franklin-Richard Howe letters [in French]

First letter dated 20 June 1776, written aboard the Eagle off of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is from Admiral Richard Howe to Benjamin Franklin. Encloses official dispatches (not present) outlining his mission of peace with the colonies. Mentions in his...

GLC01670

Collection of two letters from John Sergeant to Nathaniel Williams [Decimalized]

GLC03545.23

Yale University Class of 1848 autograph album with quotations, letters, prints

Leather-bound autograph album, extra-illustrated with portrait engravings and prints of Yale College and New Haven. Includes page from "...of American Biography" about Jeremiah Day.

GLC08861

[Collection of sixteen documents from an archive of the Quartermaster of Andersonville Prison][Decimalized]

Includes several letters, an Andersonville wallet, biscuit in a tin, Libby Prison drawing, hand-carved bone kerchief slide, bone snuff box, cane, etc. Richard B. Winder served as Quartermaster throughout the Civil War. He was a cousin of Gen. John H...

GLC07271

Handwritten drafts of five letters, including one to William F. Buckley, Jr.

Written as President. Date inferred from contents; one of the letters, to Jim Curtis, was discovered by a previous owner to be dated September 16, 1982. A series of written drafts on yellow paper intended for his secretary. Although the letter to...

GLC02793.117

War of 1812: Correspondence and documents on war, POWs in Canada, New Orleans [Decimalized .01- .80]

General Winchester's correspondence includes letters received as the highest ranking American prisoner in Canada. Later his correspondence includes documents relating to the British attack on New Orleans in 1815. Highlights include a manuscript map...

GLC06997

[Amendment to an act approving letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods]

Signed as President of the Confederate States and countersigned by Speaker of the House Thomas S. Bocock and President of the Senate (and Vice President) Alexander H. Stephens. This document amended the original act that approved letters of marque...

GLC02778

[Handwritten copies of documents pertaining to the Adjutant General Department's continued rejection of Wallen's requests]

Contains responses to Wallen's repeated requests to see action in the Army of the Potomac, and his belief that he was not promoted because he was a Southerner (he was born in Georgia, and served in Florida before the Civil War). The manuscript...

GLC04742

[Letters of marque and reprisal authorizing Silas Dinsmore to seize Mexican ships]

Privateering document, printed and signed by Henry Smith as Governor of Texas, countersigned by Charles B. Stewart as Secretary. Document with decorative border printed by Baker & Bordens, San Felipe de Austin. Features paper seal. Docket on verso...

GLC04255

Captain's letter book. Reports, letters and orders, U.S. practice ship John Adams.

The John Adams was a training ship for midshipmen at the Naval Academy. As such, the daily orders have many references to extra duties and "watch" dealt out as punishment for minor ("smoking", "for not having hammocks up in time") and more serious (...

GLC05911.03

[Letters belonging to Lynn J. Knapp, n.d., 1939-1945]

Collection of items belonging to Lynn J. Knapp dated 1939-1945. Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial documents and personal documents. Majority of newspaper clippings contain political cartoons and updates of military servicemen...

GLC09953