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23 April 1892
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
to Anne Abbott
Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".
GLC02087
20 September 1861
Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883
to Francis P. Blair Jr.
Telegraph draft to his brother, regarding the quarrel between Francis Blair and John C. Frémont. Blair writes, "Fremont requests your letter from President & I sent it, It will do to stand by - Caution friends against controversy with the Provost...
GLC02089
1865/06/16
Schurz, Carl, 1829-1906
to Alfred Howe Terry
Lengthy letter describing the war-time sacrifices of Erhandz Richter, a Richmond brewer, presumably of German origin, who sacrificed his fortune and risked his family to serve in the Union Army. Schurz pleads Richter's cause with the commander of the...
GLC02094
12 November 1861
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
to Munn & Company
Written by Ericsson, the Swedish immigrant inventor responsible for building the first Union ironclad ship, to the Munn & Company as proprietors of the magazine "Scientific American." Writes that he is returning their article "on the subject of my...
GLC02106
1865/04/04
to Frank Richardson
Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...
GLC02034.02
1846
Mitchell, Augustus S., fl. 1846
Map of Texas, Oregon and California [pocket atlas]
Full title: A New Map of Texas, Oregon and California with the Regions Adjoining. Compiled from the Most Recent Authorities. First printing of this landmark map of the American West. Baughman, Kansas in Maps, p. 35. Graff 2841. Howes M685. Martin &...
GLC02130
15-16 December 1864
Battle of Nashville
Six stanza poem dramatizing the action at the Battle of Nashville. Each stanza has a heading: "The Preparation," "The Night Scene," "The Prelude," "The Second Day," The Chief," and "The Charge." The stanza titled "The Chief," is the shortest and is...
GLC02135
1833/01/28
Hastings, Thomas, fl. 1833
[Texas land document]: selling Andrew Briscoe half the Vicente Cordova grant
Partly printed document, written by Hastings selling Andrew Briscoe 4 leagues (17,714 acres) of lands. Hastings served as delegate to the 1832-33 Convention. Briscoe later signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.
GLC02067
15 January 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992;
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Morris and Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated January 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, and reflex examination. Included is an invation to Arthur Burthman's confirmation.
GLC09662.164.01
24 January 1942
[Confirmation of Arthur Burtman invitation]
One printed invitation sent by Charles and Mrs. Charles Burtman for Arthur Burtman's confirmation. Ceremony would be set for January 24, 1942.
GLC09662.164.02
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