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1894-1927
Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)
Gown worn by Edith Roosevelt displayed on mannequin.
Pencil note on back: "From Smithsonian Institute Gown Collection."
GLC07002.91
1857/07/03 ca.
To: [unknown] [Rough draft]
Rough draft of letter regarding the grievances of Connecticut electors with the Lecompton Constitution, popular sovereignty and slavery in Kansas, and the electors criticism of Pres. Buchanan. "After what was called the "abolition of the Missouri...
GLC07992.02
5 May 1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Nicholas Eveleigh
Reports that ships loaded with arms have arrived from France. Notes that Lord Cornwallis nearly captured General Benjamin Lincoln, but Lincoln's party escaped. Mentions the capture of Captain Flahaven on 20 April (Knox writes "Flahaen"). Comments...
GLC02437.00587
July 1918
Committee on Public Information, 1917–1919
"At the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt."
Chaplain Francis P. Duffy conducts a service at the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt, near Chamery, France. Lt. Roosevelt's plane was brought down back of the German lines, July 14, 1918. The American advance brought the spot within American lines a...
GLC07002.90
1858/05/17
Whittingham, William Rollinson, fl. 1858
Catholic confirmation certificate of John R. Meigs.
GLC07059.01
1860/01/21
Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863
[Appointment belonging to Meigs]
Appointment of Meigs as a cadet.
GLC07059.04
15 March 1781
Reed, Jacob Jr., 1755-1838
[Return of the men in Capt. Thomas T. Bliss's Company]
Lists men formerly belonging to the company of artillery commanded by the late Captain Hugg. Created at an artillery park, covering the period of the date of their enlistment to 1 September 1777, for the war. Signed by Captain Lieutenant Reed. Some...
GLC02437.00645
15 September 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Would have written to Knox sooner, but was obliged to attend the execution of a man who had deserted from his regiment. Writes, "...he was Shot at the Bottom of the Common, it is supprise'g how the people minds are alter'd about this matter from...
GLC02437.00649
24 September 1777
to Lucy Knox [incomplete]
Reports that in a previous letter to Lucy, he gave an account of the Battle of Brandywine. Relates that his army came in sight of the enemy, when a pouring rain ruined their cartridges. Describes how his army followed the British from across the...
GLC02437.00652
7 November 1777
to Lucy Knox
Recently received the first letter from Lucy in a month. Writes, "The [authors?] of this War, on the British side receive my maledictions which hardly square with the forgiveness recommended in the Gospel, but yet my dearest Love I cheerfully...
GLC02437.00663
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