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1914/04/19
Mosby, John S. (1833-1916)
to: Sam Chapman
suggests Chapman try to obtain a post as chaplain in a regiment on the eve of war with Mexico.
GLC03921.44
1914/06/09
letter of Colonel Williams concerning Osborne.
GLC03921.46
1914/06/12
artist would like to paint a group portrait of Confederate officers, including Chapman.
GLC03921.47
1914/07/06
traveling to Manassass to look over the battlefield; says Wilson will not stay in the White House longer than one term.
GLC03921.48
1915/02/04
anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.
GLC03921.49
[1915]/06/28
drinking water to help his bladder condition; encounters with Virginians who were Union soldiers before.
GLC03921.52
26 April 1921
Mitchell, William E. (1879-1936)
to L. D. Gardner
Sends a note of encouragement.
GLC04352.04
20 December 1916
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
[Appointment of John J. Pershing to Major General]
Commission to begin on September 25, 1916. Countersigned by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Stamp indicating receipt by the Adjutant General's office dated 6 January 1917 and signed by H.P. Milam as Adjutant General. Dated when Pershing commanded...
GLC04460
18 June 1916
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
to Jose E. Pidgeon
On Navy Dept. stationery, as Assistant Sec. of the Navy. FDR writes that he is unable to supply service records for Marine Harold E. Starrett (since he is on active duty) and suggests contacting his naval base in Haiti.
GLC04675.33
7 January 1927
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
[Message to Congress on appropriations for the Disarmament Conference]
Typescript of Coolidge's message recommending a $75,000 appropriation to cover the continuing expenses of U.S. participation in the "Preparatory Commission for the Disarmament Conference" in Geneva. Coolidge writes that he believes the U.S...
GLC04904
circa 1918
unknown, fl. 1918;
[Photograph of U.S.S. George Washington]
One sepia-tone silver gelatin print of the ship that transported President Woodrow Wilson to Europe to sign the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. Co-signed by President Wilson, Secretary of Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Captain Edward...
GLC04993
21 March 1910
to Sam Chapman
Refers to Gettysburg. Contrasts differing reports of Henry Heth and Ambrose Powell Hill about going to Gettysburg after some shoes.
GLC05470
1 May 1908
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
[Presidential pardon and U.S. Army discharge pouch of George W. Peters [Decimalized]
GLC05653
[Presidential pardon of George W. Peters, who deserted the navy on 27 March 1897 by Theodore Roosevelt]
Deserted the vessel the "Puritan" who re-enlisted twice--28 March 1898 and 5 September 1901 aboard the Richmond--as George W. Rogers, and served normally until discharged. Pardoned based on service to country and recommendation of the Acting...
GLC05653.01
25 February 1909
to Alexander Spottswood Campbell
Spottswood was possibly Mosby's grandson (son of daughter May Virginia Campbell and Robert Campbell). Typed on Department of Justice stationery with the printed heading, "Carbon copy for the file". Transmits a clipping from the Times-Dispatch on an...
GLC05738
12 November 1921
Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)
Address of the President... at conference on limitations of armament
"Address of the President of the United States at the Opening of the Conference on Limitation of Armament at Washington." Disbound.
GLC05907
1900
Eldridge, W. C. (fl. 1900)
Elementary manual of practice. Civil war claims.
Manual regarding Civil War pension claims published by the Government Printing Office. Compiled by Eldridge and L. R. Ginn for the office of F. H. Morris, Auditor for the War Department. Includes information on Bounty Acts, veteran's status...
GLC06264
9 May 1907
Written on stationery of the Department of Justice. Discusses Grant's endorsement of Lee's pardon after the war, and Johnson's refusal to grant it. He discusses politics during the Reconstruction era. He comments "there was more vindictiveness...
GLC03293
no date
Walker, J.E.
to Miss Auerbach
Walker thanks Miss Auerbach for photographs that were left for him at the club. Hopes to thank her in person for the pleasant reminder of Childwold. Dated 21 September without a year. Written on stationery of the Metropolitan Club.
GLC03479.73
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
1919
Pershing, John J. (1860-1948)
Final report of Gen. John J. Pershing
Pershing's report on the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. Printed by U.S. G.P.O. Inscribed to Governor "W. L. Harding" [sic].
GLC08612
2 October 1904
to Gaston
Colonel Mosby, the former Confederate leader, describes a cordial meeting with President Theodore Roosevelt, the loss of his hat, boots, overcoat and cape in 1864, when captured by the 13th New York Cavalry, and the return of his hat. Discusses his...
GLC01653
16 October 1900
Baird, G. W. (fl.1890-1900)
to Edward R. Archer Esq.
Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...
GLC01896.139
2 August 1910
Patterson, J. H. (fl. 1910)
Drop Order and Report
Form from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions order the Bureau to drop William Wallace Noyes frin their registry, because he is deceased. The top is crossed out with an X, and the word "Accrued" is scribbled above it.
GLC02150.41.09
27 February 1925
to Mrs. Olive Crook Henderson
Discusses working for the common good during peacetime so they may be prepared in time of war. Concludes saying the national defense system is in dire need of revision. Written on War Department, Air Service, Office of the Assistant Chief...
GLC02431.01
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