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17 November 1910
Jenkins, James H., 1841-?
to Charles G. Stack
Promises that as soon as his health improves he will comply with the request to send a photograph. Some text lost on the right side of the letter.
GLC02484.02
circa 1910
The story of a song
Jenkins account of the origins of the song "John Brown's Body." Credits Jenkins as "the author of 'John Brown's Body.'" Says the song was created spontaneously by a group of Union Soldiers, inspired partly by a soldier named John Brown.
GLC02484.03
20 December 1913
Swift, E., fl. 1913
[Certification of Joseph Blanchard's completion of a course in military topography]
Partially printed document signed by Colonel Swift of the 8th Cavalry at the Garrison School at Camp Stotsenburg. Blanchard was the son of C.D. Blanchard (see GLC06061.01). Joseph was a Captain in the Philippine Scouts. A subtraction equation was...
GLC06061.02
1911
Nash, Eugene Arus, 1837-1911
A history of the Forty-fourth regiment, New York volunteers
An in depth history of the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry, chronicling almost ever day. Printed copies of photographs, letters, and other primary sources.
GLC08966.02
2 September 1909
Wood, Matthew, fl. 1862-1865
[Ribbon, 27th Annual Reunion of Co. F, 9th O.V.C.]
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GLC02176.37
1915/09/24
Scott & O'Shaughnessy, Inc.
Catalog of An Important Collection of Fine and Rare Photographs.
Auction catalog from which Neville Franklin Dragoo purchased this collection (lots #200, 212, and 215).
GLC06999.39
20 March 1900
Brown, Walter T., fl. 1900-1901
to Mrs. S. W. K. Brown
Brown served as Paymaster Yeoman on the USS Monocacy during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. The Monocacy had served in Chinese waters for nearly 30 years, and was ordered to recapture the forts at Taku on 11 June 1900. He was trapped with the US...
GLC04546.001b
15 April 1901
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904
to John William Flinn
Informs Professor Flinn that he is unable to attend the reunion of the South Carolina Veterans in May.
GLC04573.09
May 26, 1918
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium
Discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.
GLC00971.01
1 May 1908
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
[Presidential pardon and U.S. Army discharge pouch of George W. Peters [Decimalized]
GLC05653
May 25, 1918
Albert I, King of the Belgians, 1875-1934
to Woodrow Wilson
Telegram is possibly the reply to, or reason for, Wilson's draft letter (GLC00971.01). Discusses the Belgians' gratitude for American aid during World War I and their common fight for freedom Transmitted on White House stationery.
GLC00971.02
1908
Discharge pouch
Discharge pouch of George W. Peters. See GLC05653.01 for presidential pardon.
GLC05653.02
1900-1930
Guthrie, Bayard, fl. 1871
Record of John B. Guthrie, U.S.A.
Guthrie's son recounts his father's service record in the United States Army from 1868 to 1900, including being stationed on the "Indian frontier 1881-1884." During that time, he kept the field notes for an expedition against the Apache in New...
GLC04589.02
to Sirs
John B. Guthrie's son indicates that he is sending his father's original field notes from an expedition against the Apache in New Mexico in 1882 (see GLC04589.01). Also indicates that at that time his father was a 1st Lieutenant in the 13th U.S...
GLC04589.03
21 September 1907
Army and Navy Register Publishing Company, 1879-1948
Army and Navy Register [Vol. 42, no. 1449 (September 21, 1907)]
Most of this issue it taken up with an obituary of Rear Admiral John G. Walker titled "Death of Rear Admiral Walker." It includes a large photograph of Walker in his dress uniform with a very large mustache. Obit says his ashes will be buried in...
GLC03804.43
26 March 1918
Stewart, Charles, 1890-1921
to Rebecca Pickering Walker
Written on stationery of the Office of the Naval Records and Library of the Navy Department. Signed by Stewart as Superintendent of the Naval Records and Library to Walker as the wife of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. Stewart reports that John...
GLC03804.44
3 April 1918
Daniels, Josephus, 1862-1948
to Francis Pickering Walker Thomas
Written on stationery of the Navy Department. Signed by Daniels as the Secretary of the Navy to the daughter of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. Daniels says that he is acting on the suggestion of her mother by nominating her to act as a family...
GLC03804.45
10 May 1920
Staunton, Sidney A., fl. 1867-1920
1 page cover letter written and signed by Rear Admiral Staunton, a former colleague and friend of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker, to Walker's widow Rebecca. Followed by 3 pages of typed reminiscences by Staunton. Cover letter says that he is...
GLC03804.49
10 April 1918
Wakeman, Samuel Wiley, fl. 1917-1929
Written on the stationery of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd.'s Fore River Plant. Signed by Wakeman as the General Manager of the shipyard to the daughter of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. Says he has been informed that she will...
GLC03804.46
10 September 1918
Written on the stationery of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd.'s Fore River Plant. Signed by Wakeman as the General Manager of the shipyard to the daughter of the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. Tells Walker's daughter that the USS...
GLC03804.47
circa 1918
Walker
Document giving a description of the destroyer USS "Walker" -- named after the late Rear Admiral John G. Walker. It is noted that the ship was 314 feet long, was launched on 14 September 1918 at Fore River, Massachusetts, and that the family sponsor...
GLC03804.48
circa post 1907
Westcott, Allen, fl. 1907
[Biography of John Grimes Walker]
Typed biography of Rear Admiral John G. Walker by Westcott (whose relation to the Walker family is unknown). Commences from his birth in New Hampshire in 1835 and goes to his death 1907. Provides a quick summary of his Civil War service, work in the...
GLC03804.50
1900-1929
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
14 May 1900
to Mr. Lockwood
Written by an unknown U.S. Navy officer (signature illegible) to a Mr. Lockwood. Thanks him for the kind note that he read on his return from Massachusetts. Says he appreciates his feelings about the USS "Oregon." Written on League Island
GLC03479.66
6 November 1900
Luce, Stephen Bleeker, 1827-1917
to Stevenson Taylor
Luce says he heard from Frederick P. Vinton that Taylor was the President of the Webb Institute. Is writing for a copy of the Prospectus of the Institute. Is particularly interested in knowing about a course on naval architecture and ship building...
GLC03479.67
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