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[Collection of Ira S. Dodd, F company, 26th regiment, New Jersey, infantry]
1862-1946
Dodd, Ira S., fl. 1862
The collection includes a songbook, four lists of killed and wounded, and a roll call.
GLC03523.01
[Three newspaper clippings]
1861-1865
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
Three undated newspaper clippings from unknown publications: "A Willing Captive," "Be Careful with Fly Poison Papers," and "A Wrathful Order from the Rebel War Department: Gen. Pope and His Officers Not to be Treated as Prisoners of War."
GLC02166.114
to Benetta
22 December 1930
Lindsey, Ben B., 1869 - 1943
GLC00379.159.31
to unknown
Morpeth (George William Frederick Howard) (fl.1833)
JB00039
to The Earl of Balcarres
Liston, Robert (1742-1836)
JB00040
to Mrs. L.E.A. Sanford
Chase, Bishop (fl.1860)
JB00042
to Richard Edmonds
20 December 1929
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
Acknowledges to Edmonds, the founding editor of the Manufactures Record, that their unemployment was high but contends "it is fantastic for the Englishman you mention to talk about five million." Also notes that he needs to hear from Edmonds...
GLC02346.01.01
to John Coolidge re: visiting his father with the family and advice
1925/08/14
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
Written as President to his son, who was a Corporal.
GLC02793.076
to L. Jean White
1 July 1944
White, Frank B., (1915-1999)
One V-Mail from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated July 1, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco California
GLC09855.48
2 July 1944
One V-Mail from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated July 2, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco California
GLC09855.49
5 July 1944
One V-Mail from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated July 5, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco California
GLC09855.50
10 July 1944
GLC09855.51
4 August 1944
One V-Mail from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated August 4, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco California
GLC09855.58
6 August 1944
One V-Mail from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated August 6, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco California
GLC09855.59
Correspondence regarding arrival at camp
18 January 1862
Wells, Hiram C. (fl. 1825-1900)
GLC03131.15.04
To Hiram C. Wells
15 July 1891
Unknown
GLC03131.15.05
Claim for pension
9 October 1901
GLC03131.15.15
Rejected claim for widow's pension
1 March 1901
GLC03131.15.19
Leather case and one cent coin
GLC03523.17.21
Enrollment certificate
16 September 1861
Kent, William L. (fl. 1861)
GLC03857.75
25 April 1833
Morpeth (George William Frederick Howard), (fl.1833)
GLC09791.48
22 June 1796
Liston, Robert, (1742-1836)
GLC09791.38
7 March 1860
Chase, Bishop, (fl.1860)
GLC09791.50
Confederate newspaper collection [decimalized]
Confederate newspapers collection. First-hand accounts of the war by Confederate journalists in the field and soldiers at the front, soldiers' and officers' letters written home, general orders and military directives issued by the commanders on the...
GLC05959
Confederate Baptist. (Columbia, SC)
1862-1864
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Religious newspaper. Articles include military, letters from regimental chaplains, Yankee atrocities against slaves, biblical view of slavery. Correspondence from various churches, soldiers, missionaries, and chaplains. Religious poetry, children...
GLC05959.39
[Oval photograph of Andrew Fuller Tomes]
1861
Inscription on verso reads "Andrew Fuller Tomes as he went to war - Company 9 Beecher Company. 13th Reg. 1861."
GLC07304.02
[Certificate for the Baron de Glasbeech]
20 May 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Certifies that the Baron de Glasbeech served in the Southern Army. Provides information on his rank and the officers under whom he served. Notes that Glasbeech "distinguished himself by his bravery, particularly in the affair of the Cowpens under...
GLC02437.04208
[Orris Crosby outlines his life]
circa 1837
Crosby, Orris, 1791-1863
In a description of the events of his life, discusses his imprisonment in Canada. After his imprisonment, he was shot by John Garland, an officer in the Royal Navy, for refusing to fight against the United States in the 10 September 1813 Battle of...
GLC03436.07
Complete history of the colored soldiers in the world war: Authentic story of the greatest war of civilized times and what the colored man did to uphold democracy and liberty.
1919
Jamieson, J.A., fl. 1919
Signed by Sergeant J. A. Jamieson. With a forward by Sergeant John A. Jamieson, Sergeant G. I. Williams, Corporal H. White, Private Jack Allen, and Private John Graham. In the introduction, these men declare that they "the undersigned, 'Colored Boys...
GLC06129
To: Lieutenant Colonel Jean Babtiste Gouvion.
1781/10/31
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Commendation of Jean B. Gouvion's "most valuable services" at Yorktown.
GLC07907
[Copies of correspondence]
6-13 September 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Copies of correspondences between William Duer, Henry Knox, Royal Flint, and Henry Jackson detailing the progress of their land deals and Duer's financial instability. Also includes details on the land agreements involving Madame de Leval and...
GLC02437.05607
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 16 (January 21, 1863)]
January 21, 1863
"Army Correspondence" from the front in Green Pond, South Carolina describes conditions, particularly religious implications. "Baptists and the Struggle for Independence" published in the Christian Index wishes the Confederacy victory. A letter and...
GLC05959.39.11
The Conscription Act: a Series of Articles Communicated to the Journal of Commerce
1863
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 7 in a series. Printed by William C. Bryant & Co. A.F. Warburton reported the text of Butler's speech. Major-General Butler refers to the Confederate States as "alien enemies" who are...
GLC01265.01
Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 296 (September 13, 1863)]
13 September 1863
Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870
Arrival of Grant in New Orleans, General Longstreet in North Carolina, Fort Sumter not yet Surrendered, Preparations to Shell Charleston, News from Charleston, Bombardment of Fort Moultrie, News from Richmond. A letter from the Rebel Col. J.A...
GLC05959.14.13
The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 37, no. 179 (January 11, 1865)]
January 11, 1865
Tyler & Allegre, fl. 1862-1865
Note in pencil above masthead says "Brought from Libby prison by S. Moore Finley" while the back has pencil signature "S. M. Finley." News from the front, including an update from outside Richmond where "It is said that the enemy have one corps of...
GLC05959.80.03
General orders after action at Battle of Stony Point
16 July 1779
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
This document is written in the third person and is signed in text. A hastily written draft conveying General Anthony Wayne's general orders lauding his troops directly after the Battle of Stony Point. Cites Colonel [Christian] Febiger as the field...
GLC00496.108
Collection related to Confederate soldier George P. Hodges [Decimalized .01- .07]
1863-1931
Collection of George P. Hodges, Sergeant, Company B., 37th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry. Includes a parole pass for Hodges, who was a prisoner of war at Vicksburg, a document related to Hodges's participation in a United Confederate Veteran's...
GLC02386
[New York Provisional Congress resolution to form county committees]
29 May 1775
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
Written by Livingston, a wealthy merchant, as President of the New York Provisional Congress. Printed letter at the top of recto asks counties that have not formed committees to do so without delay. Also says no coercive steps should be made to force...
GLC00418
Commodore Charles Wilkes's court martial
1864
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
First 301 pages is the document titled "Commodore Charles Wilkes's Court-Martial," while the last 24 pages is a separate document titled "Commodore Charles Wilkes's Court of Inquiry." A report submitted by Secretary of the Navy Welles to the House...
GLC00267.348
to William Compton
15 August 1778
Greene, William, 1731-1809
Written by Greene as Governor of Rhode Island to Compton as Town Sargent of Providence. Greene is informing Compton that he needs assistance in the movement of cannon requested by Major General John Sullivan on Rhode Island. Hopes he can arrange for...
GLC01450.192
The People's Constitution
circa 16 June 1842
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
Editorial by Governor Dorr maintaining the importance of supporting the People's Constitution in Rhode Island, even though they failed to take the arsenal on 18 May 1842. Argues that any state would defend itself and its constitution if they were...
GLC05757.01
[Photograph of Paul Burka]
5 March 1944
Burka, Natalie, fl. 1944
One photograph of Paul Burka with an inscription on the reverse that reads, "Paul Burk at 16 months."
GLC09993.419.02
[Frederick W. Simonds?]
1861-1919
GLC03523.45.02.01
Free Thoughts, on the proceedings of the Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1774
1774
Seabury, Samuel, 1729-1796
One pamphlet written by Samuel Seabury and published in 1774. The full title of the pamphlet is "Free Thoughts, on the proceedings of the Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1774: Wherin Their Errors are exhibited, Their Reasonings...
GLC09666
[Orders to submit a regimental return]
March 12, 1777
A working draft of a clerical copy of a circular letter from George Washington. These, or comparable, orders were given by George Washington on 12 March 1777 to various colonels of the Continental Army. (See Fitzpatrick and the GW Papers at the...
GLC01205.04
[Statements related to Knox's inability to pay financial notes]
22 October 1798 - 15 October 1799
Knox had hoped to absorb unpaid notes with the sale of Waldo Patent land and finds himself in a financial predicament, noting that his wishes were not "realized owing principly [sic] to the circumstances of the European War..." Admits that he had to...
GLC02437.10333
to Silas Talbot
17 July 1783
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
This is a copy of a certificate sent to Captain Talbot by Major General Gates. Says when he was in command of the troops in the Eastern Department in 1779, there were many small British cruisers harrasing American shipping from Long Island to...
GLC02437.02297
Bill from Hanna Wickenden to Joshua Mauger for Miss Marganam.
28 April-10 May 1783
Wickendom, Hanna, fl. 1783
GLC03902.322
Federal gazette & Baltimore daily Advertiser. [Vol. IV, no. 787 (May 13, 1796)]
13 May 1796
Yundt, Leonard, 1756-1825
Printed and sold by Leonard Yundt and Matthew Brown at 3 Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Front page consists entirely of advertisements for various goods and services, sales of real estate, and announcements of sailing vessels. Second page has...
GLC08720.05
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1918 (September 26, 1765) - No. 1922 (October 24, 1765)]
1765/09/26-1765/10/24
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1918 reports on the burning in effigy of a stamp distributor in Annapolis, the...
GLC01716
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