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10 May 1783
[Note pertaining to the Society of Cincinnati]
Very briefly indicates that officers in the Continental Army instructed the society, while in cantonment on the Hudson River, 10 May 1783.
GLC04379.22
10 May 1783 - 19 June 1783
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
[Proposal for establishing the Society of Cincinnati and founding records]
Copy of a report on deliberations on "proposals for establishing a Society, upon principals therein mentioned, whose members shall be Officers of the American Army" during the cantonment of the army on the Hudson River. Includes a copy of the...
GLC04379.23
1783
L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825
[Ink wash drawing of eagle medal for the Society of Cincinnati]
Ink wash drawing of the eagle medal L'Enfant proposed for the society. In his letter to Baron von Steuben at the founding convention, he described two medals and recommended the one drawn here (see GLC04379.23). The actual medal issued resembles...
GLC04379.24
[Pierre L'Enfant's expenses on behalf of the Society of Cincinnati]
Lists expenses related to L'Enfant's ten-week trip to France as an emissary of the Society of Cincinnati, during which time he arranged to have the society's diploma engraved and eagle insignia made. Some non-specific calculations appear on the...
GLC04379.25
11 August 1918
Anderson, Harry B., fl. 1918
to Kenneth S. Anderson
Writes to his brother that he cannot locate his division. Includes a plan to send location information through their correspondence. Discusses family news. Wishes his brother the best of luck and requests a quick reply. Written on Company C, 51st...
GLC07810.001
27 January 1919
Barton, Frank L., fl. 1919
to Mrs. Barton
Writes to his mother that he received her letter of 11 January and remarks at the speedy delivery. Discusses the good price of corn and hopes his parents treat themselves to new furniture, a gesture he and his siblings should have extended before...
GLC07810.002
6 November 1918
Belknap, Helen, fl. 1918
to Mrs. Stowe
Writes to the mother of a patron of the YMCA and reports that he is happy and healthy. Discusses the mission of her organization. Includes the importance of letters and mail from home. Adds a note that she is also from Wisconsin and is proud of...
GLC07810.004
30 April 1919
Benvenuto, Albert, fl. 1919
to Mr. G.W. Bartlett
Replies to Bartlett's letter. Reports that there was little snow but has yet to see blossoms and apple trees, of which Benvenuto was told are in abundance. Mentions the 27th Division's parade and writes that he and his fellow soldiers are going to...
GLC07810.005
9 December 1918
Capelle, Rosalie, fl. 1918
to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]
Capelle writes on behalf of Miss Flora in response to a postcard from Anderson. She reminisces about the fun the girls had at the soldier's mass and wonders where all the good soldiers have gone. Hopes that they will visit the house again before...
GLC07810.006
10 November 1918
Crane, fl. 1918
to Ruth Backof
Discusses Walter Shuka, an army doctor, and his military experiences. Writes that she sent him a money order so he can travel and will send a care package. Reports on her health. Written on Serving America letterhead.
GLC07810.010
14 November 1917
Dailey, J.B., fl. 1917
to Reverend Doctor Janes
Expresses an interest in singing at Dr. Janes' next meeting. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.
GLC07810.011
1833
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Collection of two items from James Madison] Decimalized
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GLC08066
15 March 1833
[Docket reading "Mr. Madison, Mar. 15"]
GLC08066.02
1827-1830
[Reports on Creek Indians of Georgia]
Inside cover signed by William McLean. Bound copy of various texts. Included are: House Report No. 128 dated 5 February 1828 entitled "Citizens of Georgia - Claims on Creek Indians;" House Report No. 87 dated 18 February 1829 entitled "Remove...
GLC08279.02
1857
United States. Army
Regulations for the Army of the United States
Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers. Signed by William Tecumseh Sherman in 1859. Sherman's copy used while superintendent of the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy. Includes detailed information on army policies, from...
GLC08398
19 December 1918
Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
to M.J. Flynn
Writes to his mother about his lack of mail. Reports that his plans to enter officer school have been cancelled because the war has ended. Expects to be home soon and intends to settle in his hometown of Washington, Pennsylvania. Written on...
GLC07810.015
circa September-December 1776
Noyes, John, 1740-1784
to Mary Noyes
Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States that 130 British vessels have landed at Staten Island and they have not more than 10,000 troops. Reports that the British are going up to Albany. Mentions the execution and jailing of some...
GLC01450.056.11
1770-1778 circa
[Collection of three items related to Richard Frothingham] [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC01450.065
1772
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
[Box for Benjamin Rush's Bible].
Bible presented by him to his daughter, Ann Emily Rush (see GLC04998.01 and GLC04998.02). Cloth that surrounded the bible is in the box.
GLC04998.03
1864
Judd, David Wright, 1838-1888
The story of the thirty-third N. Y. S. Vols: or two years campaigning in Virginia and Maryland.
Title page is missing. Published by Benton & Andrews. With illustrations from drawings by Lieutenant L. C. Mix.
GLC06889.05
30 July 1918
Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...
GLC07810.013
27 October 1918
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Sends his mother a Christmas package coupon and reminds her to include two pounds of maple sugar. Includes his address and points out that he has been promoted to a first class private. Written on American Expeditionary Forces letterhead.
GLC07810.018
2 April 1919
Writes to his mother that he will not be home as soon as he had hoped. Describes his chores and says that his current post is worse than being overseas. Angry about being held in New Jersey and say the YMCA has been unhelpful. He writes that he is...
GLC07810.020
7 July 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.
GLC07810.024
Thanks his mother for all her letters and wants to know how long it takes for his correspondence to reach Ohio. Asks about Harold and reports that he has not received any mail from him. Tells his mother that a Christmas package coupon was sent from...
GLC07810.027
2 September 1918
Tells his mother he is still healthy and getting increasingly busy. Discusses the local conditions and reports having seen friends from home. Wonders why he hasn't received any mail. Written on a YMCA aerogramme. An aerogramme consists of a blank...
GLC07810.028
1 April 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Appointment of Samuel B. Wallace as Second Lieutenant]
Signed by Lincoln as President, Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War, and Edward Davis Townsend as Assistant Adjutant General. Includes blue seal at top left corner.
GLC01207
circa 1900
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[decimalized]
GLC01266
29 August 1776
Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807
[Pay order for Uriah Hanks]
Cosigned by T. Seymour. Requesting from Treasurer John Lawrence payment of 18 pounds 13 shillings for a gun lock Hanks manufactured. Costs should be charged to the state of Connecticut. Note on reverse signed by Uriah Hanks certifies that he...
GLC01450.074.01
7 January 1777
Dunham, Dan, fl. 1777
[Receipt for gun locks]
Certifies that Dunham received from and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last September. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.
GLC01450.074.02
7 May 1777
Clarke, Timothy, fl. 1777
Certifies that Church received and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last March. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.
GLC01450.074.03
December 1771
[Receipt]
"Grease" written at the top, then a list of five men's names with numbers beside them. Possibly a listing of men on a ship and their payment.
GLC01450.085.01
27 September 1777
Jepson, Benjamin, fl. 1777
[Receipt for delivery to Captain Drinkwater]
Asks that 26 bushels of corn be delivered to Captain Drinkwater. Note on reverse signed by Elijah Drinkwater stating he received the bushels.
GLC01450.085.02
1858
Foster, fl. 1858
[Two Letters] [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC01450.712
1835
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835
Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on...
GLC03223.01
[Carte de visite of Edward Everett]
Everett was Massachusetts Congressman.
GLC03223.02
1861-1865
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
Letter and photograph
GLC05508.053
1854-1859 circa
Mann, Horace, 1796-1859
[Decimalized .01- .03]
GLC06027
1847-1848
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
[Decimalized .01- .19]
GLC06293
22 September 1918
Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother...
GLC07810.030
14 November 1918
Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.033
8 December 1918
to R.L. Bovard
Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.
GLC07810.035
22 December 1918
Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.
GLC07810.038
5 January 1919
Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
GLC07810.040
20 January 1919
Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem...
GLC07810.042
12 February 1919
Tells his mother he has recieved her letters and is glad to hear that Harold is doing well. Reports that work on the roads has been slow due to the cold weather. Writes that he is aware of Theodore Roosevelt's death and says he gets current news...
GLC07810.044
18 February 1919
Writes to his mother that he has returned to his previous camp, nicknamed the "dump." Discusses the rainy weather and his weekend trip to Ancy-le-France. Since he was separated from his company for seven weeks he is closer to the soldiers in other...
GLC07810.046
25 February 1919
Writes to his mother about his upcoming trip to Paris. Thinks Harold's company is near by and requests his address. Describes the local flora and fauna in a note to his father. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.047
23 March 1919
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his father with reactions to hometown news. Discusses the work the engineers have been doing in Camp d'Auvours. Includes a letter from his insurance company about a late payment (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead....
GLC07810.050
30 March 1919
Writes to his mother about his work and local conditions. Discusses the work ethic and efficiency of his company in order to expedite the embarkation process. In this regard, he hopes to be leaving France soon. Written on Knights of Columbus...
GLC07810.051
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