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Letter from a son to his father

One unsigned and unaddressed letter from a son to his father dated November 27, 1862. The son asks his father to write to Samuel Leonard requesting a transfer.

GLC03393.27

Confederate soldier's letter on patriotic stationery

Transcript available. On color printed Confederate flag letterhead, "No foe shall conquer Dixie."

GLC08490

Letters to Mrs. John M. Pemberton [Decimalized .01-.20]

Collection consists of twenty dated 1950 to 1952 from John M. Pemberton to his wife from South Korean military bases. Correspondence largely details his anticipation to return home, expected military combat near Pyongyang, entertainment by the USO...

GLC09598

to Johnston [Livingston] re: sincere gratitude for Johnston's letters

The name on the address leaf is Miss Elmina Denning.

GLC03107.04151

[Collection of 2 letters related to Benjamin Franklin Butler] decimalized

GLC08370

[Collection of three letters related to Jefferson Davis] decimalized

GLC08371

to Johnston Livingston re: apology for crazy, rambling letters

Address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04116

Letter from the Secretary of State

One pamphlet entitled Letter from the Secretary of State Transmitting a list of the Names of Persons to Whom Patents Have Been Issued For any New or Useful Art, Machine, Manufacture, or Composition of Matter, Or any Improvement Theron from January...

GLC09991

Copy of letter to William McBlair

Copy of a "survey upon all the important iron-work of this ship." Reports that much of the ship's ironwork is "much worn and appear unsafe." With the names of Davidson, Cummings, and Dixon (all three are clerical signatures). Letter written on board...

GLC00722.34

[Extract from a letter from Henry Thompson]

One undated extract of a letter from Henry Thompson to an unknown recipient. The extract discusses his wife's health.

GLC03007.56.22

Letter to Mr. W. H. Sutherland

One letter from Henry Longfellow to W. H. Sutherland, dated June 19, 1877. Longfellow informs Sutherland that the pseudonym "Joshua Coffin" was mistakenly ascribed to him in the "Homes Of American Authors" book. Longfellow says that Joshua Coffin was...

GLC09690.02

[Letter of introduction for John Jeffrey]

Knox writes on behalf of John Jeffrey to "the Commanding officer of the Post of Niagara, and any other American posts which Mr. Jeffrey may visit" requesting that Jeffrey and his companions are received warmly and afforded protection.

GLC02437.07276

[Draft introductory letter to French government]

Written by Monroe as American Minister to France, shortly after his arrival in the republic in August 1794. He replaced Gouverneur Morris. A draft of his introductory letter presenting his credentials and affirming his "profound interest which the...

GLC06326

"Words in Cast's letter of R.L."

Fragment of a letter written by John Cast in French, followed by an English translation. Cast describes a matter between Livingston and "the Generall," and states his belief that the Generall will not make a decision based upon the information...

GLC03107.00894

[Letter of reference for Alexis Ludvigh]

Writes, "The bearer Mr. Alexis Ludvigh native of Hungary, County of Szepes, is going to the United States America [sic] with the consent of his parents, and the intention to make the States his adoptive home. I am well acquainted with his father...

GLC02869.01

[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]

Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.

GLC00005

Letters to Ross D. Schleigh, World War I [Decimalized .01-.15]

One collection of letters and newspaper clippings sent to Ross D. Schleigh, a serviceman stationed at Camp Travis and Camp Bullis in Texas during World War I. The collection consists of 15 letters with envelopes and 3 newspaper clippings. The letters...

GLC09889

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

Two letters from Civil War Generals [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03472.04

Collection of five letters of Roger B. Taney [Decimalized]

GLC03883

Letters to his wife Nellie re: appointments, personal [decimalized]

GLC05585

[Collection of 2 letters written by the Sherman family]. Decimalized

See descriptions in GLC08326.01-.02

GLC08236

Letters from Sumner to Frederick Douglass [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC00470

Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham

First edition published by J. Walter & Company. Presentation copy inscribed by Vallandigham on a yellow free (nearly) endpaper to his friend, the actor Edward Forrest, in Dayton, Ohio on 12 January 1866. With photograph as frontis. Vallandigham of...

GLC00476.01

American statesmen and public servants: 47 letters & docs [decimalized]

GLC02505

American explorers, adventurers and naturalists: 14 letters & docs [decimalized]

[decimalized 02475.01-02475.14]

GLC02475

Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02498.01-02498.19]

GLC02498

Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

[decimalized 02499.01-02499.19]

GLC02499

Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]

GLC02500

Members of the Constitutional Convention: 38 letters & docs [decimalized]

GLC02470

[Collection of 4 letters to William Richardson] [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC01450.009

Album of letters to Burr and Henry Deming [decimalized]

GLC02925

Two abolitionist letters and one newspaper [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC00680

Confederate generals born in Virginia: 34 letters & docs [decimalized]

[decimalized 02461.01-02461.34]

GLC02461

Letter from the Secretary of War

Title continues, "transmitting, in compliance with the law, certain information relative to the negotiation with the legal representatives of the late Confederate Generals Bragg and Polk for the purchase of certain papers relating to the late war."...

GLC00267.231

Speeches of General U.S. Grant, Republican candidate for the 18th president of the United States, being extracts from speeches, letters, orders, military and state papers

Speeches by Grant pertain to a variety of subjects such as :The extracts chosen vary in subject. Some of the topics included are acceptance of the Republican nomination, feelings toward enslaved people being aided by the military, Black troops...

GLC01265.29

[Printed letter from Lincoln to McClellan].

Contemporary printed copy of Lincoln's April 9, 1862 letter to McClellan castigating him for failing to adequately defend Washington and for his lack of action: "The country will not fail to note--is noting now--that the present hesitation to move...

GLC08245

Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton

A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...

GLC02437.03747

fragment of letter to Jasper Yeats

GLC03769.115.01

[Transmittal letter for blank pardon form].

Possibly for a group of Quakers arrested for refusing to bear arms. Writing as secretary of state.

GLC00043.07

[Mexican War letter and map] [Decimalized]

GLC00155

[Letter of Recommendation for Charles Pearce]

Written from the "Quarter Master's Office."

GLC00066.121

Letter from the Hon. Joseph Holt

Full title is: "Letter from the Hon. Joseph Holt, Upon the Policy of the General Government, the Pending Revolution, Its Objects, and the Duty of Kentucky in the Crisis." Printed by Henry Polkinhorn in Washington, D.C. Printed copy of a letter Holt...

GLC08694

Two letters relating to Civil War promotions [Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War letter regarding promotions for officers, and a later letter which makes reference to the first.

GLC02462.09

Vietnam War letters written by Gerald Handy [Decimalized .01-.46]

Forty-seven letters from Gerald Handy to his girlfriend Donna Lawyer and her parents Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer. Letters are addressed as if the two were already married but multiple letters mention them getting married when he returns to the...

GLC09908

to Robert Livingston re: letters from the Royal Anne Pacquett

Sharpas enclosed letters from England. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00883

[Post-war letters and copy of oath of allegiance] [decimalized]

Collection of ten letters and copy of an oath of allegiance from Mississippi. Contains material from immediately after the War concerning an attempt by Fendall, who served in Confederate forces, to get a federal clerkship in the customs house in...

GLC03135.11

[Nine letters (from letterbook) written by General Gustavus Woodson Smith]

Written while Smith was commander of defenses at Richmond (expanded to become the Department of Virginia and North Carolina). Contains a dispatch from Smith to the officer in command of Fredericksburg, Virginia dated 21 November 1862, stating that...

GLC05469

Four letters of Bloom Family of Pennsylvania [Decimalized .01- .04]

Four letters (no soldier content), with 3 envelopes. Family may be Jewish, but no significant content on that subject. Letter #1, dated 3 February 1863 in Birmingham, Iowa, is from Sarah W. Braun to Ruthanna Bloom. She misses her family and hopes...

GLC05733

Collection of 16 Union army soldiers' letters[Decimalized .01- .17]

Content includes detailed descriptions of camp life, provisions, Battle of Rappahannock Station, etc. With four original transmittal covers.
Letter from Emerson Opdycke dated 30 April 1862: "We expect an immense fight down there [Corinth] which I...

GLC09182