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to Gales and Seaton

Requests copies from Gales and Seaton, government printers, of some documents of the last session of the House. Informs that he is anxious to see the report of the Secretary of War [Joel Roberts Poinsett] "in answer to a call for information from...

GLC02467.03

A Never Ending Report of Accomplishment

One typed document reporting on student testimonials who have enrolled in the Art Instruction, Inc.

GLC10079.02.07

[Collection of George F. Morse, 91st regiment, New York, volunteers] [decimalized]

Collection of George F. Morse, private, 91st New York Volunteers. There are 52 items in the collection, including 17 letters from Morse, from his enlistment in October 1864, until his discharge in July 1865. Letters were written from Kingston, New...

GLC02180

to Armand Marc, Comte de Montmorin Saint-Hérem

Translation of a copy of GLC02437.04842. Sends Otto documents from Schweizer & Jeanneret bankers. Otto will "see the offer of those individuals to charge themselves with the loan which Congress has opened in Holland, particularly to pay our demands...

GLC02437.04843

to John C. Calhoun

One letter from by Major General Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun, Secretary of War dated April 27, 1820. Jackson notes that he is sending documents (not included) from General Gaines related to the illegal enslavement of Black people and freed...

GLC00639.13

to John B. Marchand

Encloses documents relating to the Paraguay Expedition, a naval voyage Marchand is about to take to Argentina to explore various waterways. Encloses "the sheets of 'La Plata,' as far as printed, together with the map." Also encloses an article from...

GLC02680.08

to unknown

Monroe attempts to gather support for his claims for reimbursement of compensation owed for serving as United States Minister to Great Britain between 1803 and 1807, as well as performing other diplomatic duties in France. He encloses a pamphlet with...

GLC07351

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [American Revolution]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide the conduct of Quakers, especially in the difficult time of...

GLC07630

to Benjamin Lincoln

Contains two letters. The first, written from Pelham, Massachusetts on 31 January 1787 to General Benjamin Lincoln, is signed by (though not in the hand of) Daniel Shays, along with Francis Stone and Adam Wheeler. The second is Lincoln's reply...

GLC02437.03434

Letter of Information

A Letter of Information to all combat crew members. Lists military ways to defeat the Japanese with an overt nationalistic tone, naming the enemy, "those yellow bastards." Goes through bombing information and the type of damage they can do. Talks...

GLC09620.146

Le Mie Prigoni [German] , The Ideal Poland, The Epitaph and Appel a La France [French]

Ideal Poem written for the Princess Maria-Sorgueevan Troubetskoy. A Fullness of Unspent Passion/And Passing the Love of a a Woman/A A Glory on Faces Ashen/A Pain Which is Scarcely Human.

GLC02766.064

Collection of George Wortham [Decimalized .01-.56]

The majority of this collection consists of correspondence and other documents directed to Captain George "Granville Greys" Wortham from other military personnel. These materials discuss recruitment of personnel and unrest within the Confederate army...

GLC02233

Minutes and Agreements of the Indiana Company

A "true copy of the minutes" made by George Morgan re: various minutes and agreements pertaining to the Indiana company, which speculated in land along the Ohio river. In an 1768 treaty Indians had ceded a large tract of land to the "unfortunate...

GLC02441

The Epistle from the Yearly Meeting Held In London [emancipation]

Contains a letter to friends at the quarterly and monthly meetings in Great Britain and Ireland, and another letter to friends at their yearly meeting in Philadelphia. Both letters guide the conduct of Quakers, and encourage "the continuance of your...

GLC07633

to James Redpath

Phillips, an ardent abolitionist, informs Redpath that the "Traveller," a Boston paper, printed an article Phillips wrote. Asks Redpath to inform him why the "Post" would not print the article, and to cut and send a copy of the article from the...

GLC02448.13

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed some documents for Knox to send to Peirce's brother to ensure their safe arrival. Reports that he has received Colonel Richard Gridley's deed to Mr. Flucker. Hopes Knox will have time to "make application for Administr[ator] on his...

GLC02437.05583

to Lieutenant Colonel Platt

Body of the letter and signatures in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Document titled, "Extract of a letter from a gentleman of character in General Lincoln's army, to his friend at New York." Addressee may be Richard Platt; identified...

GLC02437.03433

to Henry Knox

Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a...

GLC02437.09405

[Proclamation called by the Governor of Broad Bay]

Appears to be a of a proclamation by Samuel Waldo concerning the settlement of Broad Bay (present day Waldoboro, Maine). A description of the land and vegetation is also provided. Title and date was taken from the docket. See the following GLC...

GLC02437.07676

[Report on the capture of Jefferson Davis] [SED 13]

Published by the 39th Congress, 2d Session and marked Ex. Doc. No. 13. Prints a letter by Secretary of War Edward M. Stanton introducing Major General J.H. Wilson's report on Davis's capture. The report is composed of several letters from the...

GLC00267.349

Autograph letterbook of outgoing correspondence, most 1785-88, 1805-8 & 1811-12

Including letters to John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Pickering, John Sullivan, Charles Thomson, James Bowdin, and other State governors regarding military affairs, state customs regulations and the need for interstate coordination...

GLC05896

Collateral Correspondence relative to the Troops of the Convention

List of 15 letters, mostly to or from General John Burgoyne, sent and received involving the Convention Army, which consisted of captured British soldiers after the Battle of Saratoga. First two deal with Continental Congress's refusal to change...

GLC04764.44

History and evidence of the passage of Abraham Lincoln from Harrisburg, Pa. to Washington, D. C. on the 22d and 23d of February, 1861

Documents the attempted assassination of then President-elect Abraham Lincoln on his way to his inauguration. Written in response to a published letter by John A. Kennedy, who claimed, along with his detective force, the responsibility of...

GLC00267.276

[Collection of Dr. Thomas A. McParlin][Decimalized .01-.48]

Includes personal and professional letters and documents to and from Dr. Thomas A. McParlin, medical director of the Army of Virginia and the army of the Potomac during the Civil War. Among the individuals represented in this archive are Secretary of...

GLC02649

[Membership Card]

An Agana Air Base Officer's Club card noting that Robert L. Stone is a member.

GLC09620.202