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1898 ca.
Scribner's magazine
Roosevelt on horseback, receiving message.
Image related to GLC7002.32. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.33
Roosevelt and an unidentified officer.
Both on horseback and facing front. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.34
04 August 1827
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
[Pardon of Joshua C. Bigley for violating the act supplementary to the act concerning consuls and vice consuls]
Countersigned by Secretary of State Henry Clay. Bigley was convicted in Rhode Island. Pardoned by President Adams due to certain circumstances in the case. He must still, however, pay the court costs involved.
GLC08073
1901/03/09
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
to Robert W. Jeffery
Archer recounts his acquaintance and satisfaction with Jeffery's good service at Tredegar Iron works and "in the various Depts for 10 years." He offers to vouch for Jeffery to help him get a job with the Proped Steel Car Co in Pittsburgh. Written on...
GLC01896.140
1907/02/22
Goodwin, William A.R., fl. 1890-1907
to Edward R. Archer
Circular aimed at raising funds to support the restoration and renovation of the Bruton Parish Church. "Bruton Parish, restored, will be one of the most interesting historical monuments in America . . . [T]he general public has cordially co-operated...
GLC01896.145
1861-1865
Jeffery, ?
"A Chance of War"
Short story re: "a romance connected with the Master" that takes place during the Civil War "...at the time our [Federal] troops were endeavouring to surround Stonewall Jackson and prevent his falling back towards Richmond."
GLC01896.149
[Draft letter]
Re: "It is a quaint perhaps a true saying, that women bear misfortunes better than men…."
GLC01896.153
18 May 1781
Carleton, Joseph, 1754-1812
[Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]
Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have...
GLC02437.00952
26 May 1781
Savage, Joseph, 1756-1814
to Marquis de Lafayette
Captain Savage attests that Peter de [Lemay] of his detachment has served as a matross in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery for three years. Recommends him for discharge. This document apparently served as a register of provision orders; there are...
GLC02437.00955
1 June 1781
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
[Recommendation for the transfer of Lieutenant Timothy Mix to the Corps of Invalids]
Mix hopes to be transferred to the Corps of Invalids or to the Laboratory at Springfield, Massachusetts "by reason of the Wound he received... " Directed to General Henry Knox. Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, authorizes on behalf of Knox...
GLC02437.00959
3 June 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Ordnance & Stores to be brought from Pennsylvania- Springfield- Providence & Boston-
Title from docket. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.00962.
GLC02437.00963
24 April 1861
Olmstead, Lemuel Gregory, 1808-1880
Conditions of Peace Required of the So-called Seceded States
Eight articles express severe pro-Union sentiments. First article calls for unconditional surrender. Second article calls for one hundred "arch traitors" to be delievered up and hung. Third article calls for record of names of traitors so they can be...
GLC08057
16 June 1792
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
To: Marquis de Lafayette.
Re: "Exterminating the Monster Aristocracy" of New England Federalists, Constitution, The Voice of the People, French Colonies, and to Compound (House in Secure Facilities) Slaves in St. Dominique (Haiti).
GLC08063
1890/08/04
[Program]
Program for the Richmond Mozart Association "667th Musicale."
GLC01896.123
1896/02/21
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900
to unknown
Letter regarding the condition of Aaron's one week old daughter, Virginia, and the improving condition of his wife, Maimie [Mary Frances] who suffered from a severe attack of mastitis shortly after giving birth. After hearing the opinions of "every...
GLC01896.127
1900/07/06
Jeffery, Annie, fl. 1890-1900
to [Edward R. Archer]
Discusses the current heat wave in Richmond, expresses desire to have been with Archer at Westminster Abbey, improving health of Aaron and Maimie Jeffery's baby boy, and news of the family and friends, including Mamie Lacy's successful surgery.
GLC01896.134
22 March 1781
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Recommendation for the discharge of Adam Burger, an artillery artificer]
Captain Patten recommends Burger, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Burger enlisted 20 February 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00923
[Recommendation for the discharge of Francis Miller, an artillery artificer]
Captain Patten recommends Miller, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an honorable discharge. Notes that Miller enlisted 27 May 1777. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00926
31 March 1781
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
For Brigr. Genl. Knox in account with Samuel Hodgdon
Contains account information from 1780 and 1781. Hodgdon signs as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores. Contains a note written by Peter Anspach, Paymaster to the Quartermaster General's Department. Anspach writes from Newburgh, New York, 15 May...
GLC02437.00930
16 April 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Certifies that Henry Waring has served in Colonel Lamb's regiment in the corps of artillery]
In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Attests that Waring served from the beginning of 1777 until the time this document was written and is "a firm friend to the rights of his country."
GLC02437.00936
24 April 1781
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Discusses General Nathanael Greene's actions in the south, including the Battle of Guilford Court House. "General Greene after experiencing the hope of capturing Lord Cornwallis and his army, has been disappointed by the inert or...
GLC02437.00942
5 May 1781
to William Knox
Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month...
GLC02437.00945
12 May 1781
[Certificate of James Sutter's service]
Attests that Sutter served as an artillery artificer from 18 January 1778 - 29 January 1780, was honorably discharged, and is entitled to the depreciation of his pay, which he has not received. Shaw signs as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Possibly...
GLC02437.00949
1 May 1781
Van Rensselaer, Philip, 1747-1798
[Return of stores at Albany]
Return of small arms, accoutrements, etc. on hand at Albany as of last return of April 1781.
GLC02437.10021
Bryant, John, 1742-1816
A return of stores in the laboratory at Springfield
Lists numbers of cylinders, cartridges, hammers, case shot, and bullet molds, among other items.
GLC02437.10488
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