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5 July 1890
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Reverend A.W. Hazen
Thank-you note for a book of Elliot's debates written as a professor at Princeton University. Postmarked Princeton, [New Jersey].
GLC01682
circa 1945
Tojo, Hideki, 1884-1948
[10 Yen note]
Signed in Kanji (Japanese) and Roman.
GLC01684.01
1 January 1848
Arnold, Philo H., fl. 1848-1853
Sketchbook of Philo H. Arnold
Watercolors include the paddlewheeler Globe, the bark Emerald, the ship Emblem being destroyed by pirates, and small groups of soldiers marching.
GLC01685
1861/09/09
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to J. Mora Gross re: Bull Run, expecting a long war
Sherman discusses cadet appointments to West Point for Mora's nephew (the Military Academy did not fill the slots left by seceding states with candidates from loyal states) and how his influence has lessened since commanding a defeated brigade at the...
GLC01686
4 July 1827
Worth, William Jenkins, 1749-1849
[United State Military Academy diploma of Leonidas Polk]
Diploma is cosigned by Major General William J. Worth, among other instructors. Partly printed document.
GLC01687
13 April 1861
[Broadside describing the Confederate attack of Fort Sumter, South Carolina]
Describing the first engagement of the Civil War, this broadside states "Washington in Danger! Rebel Victory! ... The Confederate Flag to Wave Over the Federal Capitol!" Includes various paragraphs regarding the Confederate victory. Contains...
GLC01545.06
January 20, 1953
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
[First inaugural address]
Signed by Eisenhower on the first page. Focuses on protecting freedom and equality, unity and promoting international economic interdependence. Outlines nine principles to advance peace and freedom throughout the world. "The peace we seek, then...
GLC01548
1769/09/30
Butler, Richard, 1743-1791
[Certificate of account]
A certificate affirming that a document is a "True Copy" of an account made two years earlier by a man named John Mitchell. The certificate was signed at Fort Pitt, a key cite during the French and Indian War. Countersigned by William Christie.
GLC01541.05
8 July 1780
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
to Titus Homer
Encloses a certificate from the Board of War (not included), needed to settle his pay. Informs that he will accept the command of West Point. Although Homer was a friend of Arnold, he probably was unaware of his treasonous plans. Possibly a...
GLC01542
3 April 1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
[Telegram to Julia Dent Grant]
Telegram in clerical hand to his wife Julia Grant regarding military matters. Expects to be in Richmond next week and says Sheridan has "picked up 1200 more prisoners today." Sent by Grant from Southerland Station, Virginia, and written on "United...
GLC01545.02
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