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1917
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Why We are at War. Messages to Congress January to April, 1917
Signed in front endpaper. Content surrounding America's entry into World War I. Deckle edges.
GLC02186
11 May 1830
United States. Congress
Francis Larche.
21st Congress, 1st Session, House of Representatives document no. 401. The Senate referred a bill to the Committee of Claims for the relief of Francis Larche, who sought reimbursement for an enslaved person killed while impressed into U.S. service.
GLC00267.071
1841
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
[House Document 36 on Daniel Webster's Retirement and "Mr. Webster and His Revilers"]
The first part of this document includes Webster's statement of resignation from Senate, written 10 February 1841. The second part contains an article first published 24 April [1840?] in the Washington, D.C. newspaper The National Intelligencer...
GLC00267.101
8 February 1837
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Message from the President of the United States, Upon the subject of the claims of the United States upon the United Mexican States
President Jackson discusses the deplorable treatment given American soldiers and citizens. Ensuing pages chronicle the various grievances reported. Pamphlet lacks a proper cover.
GLC00267.107
22 February 1843
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
[Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]
Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those...
GLC00267.108
5 June 1900
Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
Report on the Insurrection against the military government in New Mexico & California, 1847 and 1848
Reviews the Congressional archival history of the insurrection against the military government in New Mexico & California. Senate Document 442.
GLC00267.110
1848
Emory, William H. (William Hemsley), 1811-1887
Notes of a military reconnoissance [sic] from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San Diego, in California, including part of the Arkansas, Del Norte, and Gila rivers.
Physical description of the flora and fauna of the American west. Inscription inside front cover reads, "Presented to Geo. Jarvis by his friend G.H. Starkweather Feby 25th 1851." Also includes Jarvis' book plate. As chief topographical engineer...
GLC00267.111
14 March 1854
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
[Report of the Secretary of War...upon claims...of Fremont's California battalion]
Fremont's claim for repayment of money and supplies furnished by the people of California was approved in 1852 by an army appropriation act. This publication delves into related claims presented by investigative army officers after 1852. Pamphlet...
GLC00267.112
11 May 1846
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Message of the President... repelling the invasion... by the Mexican forces]
In anticipation of requesting a declaration of war against Mexico, Polk enumerates all preventative measures the United States has taken to avoid a confrontation, and describes the poor treatment of American citizens and their property at the hands...
GLC00267.114
1847-1848
Mason, John Y., 1799-1859
Report of the Secretary of the Navy
Autograph of R.S. Baker inside front cover. Report of Secretary of the Navy Mason discussing naval coverage throughout the world. Appendix from Executive Document. No. 1 includes military reports from army commanders in Mexico to Mason. Report...
GLC00267.115
12 May 1846
Giddings, Joshua Reed, 1795-1864
[Speech of Hon. Joshua R. Giddings...on the bill to raise a company of sappers, miners, and pontoniers]
Giddings attacks Polk's declaration of war against Mexico, the frivolous spending of the public treasury, and the dubious means by which soldiers are enlisted. Giddings believes in the defense of America and the support of its military, but does not...
GLC00267.116
14 May 1846
Thurman, Allen Granberry, 1813-1895
Speech of Mr. Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, in relation to the Mexican War...
Title continues, "and in reply to Messrs. Giddings, Tilden, and Delano." (See GLC00267.116). Supports Polk's declaration of war and attacks his Ohio colleagues.
GLC00267.117
1847
Dixon, James, 1814-1873
Speech of Mr. Dixon, of Connecticut against the extension of slave territory.
Delivered in the House of Representatives, 9 February 1847. Printed by J & G.S. Gideon, Washington, D.C. Argues against slavery being extended into the territories and criticizes the president [James Polk] over the Mexican War.
GLC00267.118
6 January 1848
Hale, John P., 1806-1873
Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the increase of the army in Mexico
Declares he will vote against the war and any monetary support of the troops beyond the amount appropriated to return the troops as soon as possible.
GLC00267.122
27 January 1848
Phelps, Samuel Shethar, 1793-1855
Speech of Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, on the war and the public finances
Autographed inscription reads "S.S. Phelps sent by himself March 7, 1848." Asks Congress how the war can be fought successfully while it lasts and how it can be terminated. Questions the economic future of America as it relates to the war. Raises...
GLC00267.123
14 February 1848
Duer, William, 1805-1879
Speech of Mr. Duer, of New York, on the origin of the war with Mexico...
Title continues "and the Objects of the Administration of the U. States." Believes the annexation of Texas was a poor excuse for war with Mexico.
GLC00267.124
4 March 1848
Cabell, Edward Carrington, 1816-1896
Speech of Mr. Cabell, of Florida, on the Mexican War
Discusses Polk's failure to consult Congress about the question of Texas' western boundary, the negotiation therein to settle the border dispute, and the order to send the army into Mexico.
GLC00267.125
13 January 1848
[Refusal to furnish instruction to Mr. Slidell. Message from the President]
Polk's refusal to furnish correspondence between Minister Plenipotentiary of Mexico Slidell and himself on the grounds that the orders contained therein relate to negotiations that are ongoing. Polk does include reports from the Secretaries of War...
GLC00267.126
11 February 1848
[Propositions for peace. Message from the President of the United States]
Regarding a lack of correspondence from Mexican authorities and commissioners for a treaty of peace. HED 40, Tutorow 1694.
GLC00267.127
1850
Livermore, Abiel Abbot, 1811-1892
The War with Mexico reviewed
Autographed inscription reads "G.L. Wston Esqr., With the respects of John Ball."
GLC00267.130
1872
United States.
The case of the United States, laid before the Tribunal of arbitration convened at Geneva under the provisions of the treaty between the United States of America and Her Majesty the queen of Great Britain, concluded at Washington, May 8, 1871.
The United States' case in arbitration against Great Britain regarding the "Alabama Claims." The United States sought compensation from Great Britain because the British supplied commerce raiding ships, including the "Alabama," to the Confederacy....
GLC00267.221
1882
Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims
Rules of the court of commissioners of Alabama claims
Printed rules established for the court overseeing the "Alabama Claims," as well as the law that created this court. Also includes the treaty with Britain and subsequent arbitration that preceded this court. During the Civil War, British firms...
GLC00267.222
1890
Abbot, Willis J., 1863-1934
Battle fields and camp fires
I. Nevins 21, III Dornbusch 1366.
GLC00267.218
1905
Oates, William C., 1835-1910
The war between the Union and the Confederacy and its lost opportunities
Howes O2aa, Dornbusch (Alabama) 53, I Nevins 139.
GLC00267.220
1864
Alexander, Charles Wesley, 1837-1927
The volunteers' roll of honor. A collection of the noble and praiseworthy deeds performed in the cause of the Union by the heroes of the army and navy of the United States.
Brief sketches of the heroic acts of Union soldiers. Some of the stories are illustrated. "In this collection, the greatest care has been taken to obtain and record the proper name of each soldier or seaman who has, during the great rebellion...
GLC00267.223
1887
Andrews, Robert W., 1790-?
The Life and adventures of Capt. Robert W. Andrews...
Dornbusch II, 863, Nicholson p. 21. Andrews was a veterinary surgeon.
GLC00267.224
1876
Barrett, Joseph Osgood, 1823-1898
"Old Abe!" the live war-eagle of Wisconsin
Tells the story of "Old Abe" the eagle who for years accompanied a Union Army Company into battle.
GLC00267.225
5 May 1864
United States. Congress (38th, 1st session : 1864)
[Senate report no. 65 regarding the Fort Pillow massacre and no. 67 regarding returned prisoners of war]
Contains a full report of the April 1864 battle at Fort Pillow, Tennessee, based on an investigation of the battle itself, as well as the operations of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest "and his command immediately preceding and subsequent...
GLC00267.230
1880
Letter from the Secretary of War
Title continues, "transmitting, in compliance with the law, certain information relative to the negotiation with the legal representatives of the late Confederate Generals Bragg and Polk for the purchase of certain papers relating to the late war."...
GLC00267.231
Major General Don Carlos Buell. Letter from the Secretary of War, in answer to a resolution of March 1, 1872, relative to Major General Don Carlos Buell.
Report of an investigation into Major General Don Carlos Buell's military conduct during operations in Tennessee and Kentucky in 1862. House Executive Document No. 262.
GLC00267.233
1862
Wade, B.F., 1800-1878
Conduct of the war
Senate report from the "joint committee on the conduct of the present war" regarding Confederate indiscretions at Manassas. Committee was directed to "Collect evidence with regard to the barbarous treatment by the rebels, at Manassas, of the remains...
GLC00267.234
1896
Dedication of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Created by the Joint committee on dedication of Chickamauga and Chattanooga national military park and compiled by H.V. Boynton. Printed by the Government Printing Office by order of the Senate in the 54th Congress. The military park was created...
GLC00267.239
12 March 1866
State of Missouri
Statement in reference to the claim of the state of Missouri for expenses incurred in the support of her militia during the war
Report of the expenses of the Missouri militia during the Civil War submitted by the state to the House of Representatives. Contains a combination of correspondence on expenditures and charts detailing costs. Dated from the date the report was...
GLC00267.241
1946
Bill, Alfred Hoyt, 1879-1964
The Beleaguered city: Richmond, 1861-1865
II Nevins 212.
GLC00267.226
1867
Brockett, L.P., fl. 1867
Woman's work in the Civil War : a record of heroism, patriotism and patience.
Co-authored by Mary C. Vaughan. Biographies of: Dorothea L. Dix, Clara Barton, Helen L. Gibson, Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Eliza C. Porter, Mary A. Bickerdyke, Mrs. Stephen Barker, Amy M. Bradley, Arabella G. Barlow, Nellie M. Taylor, Mrs. Adaline Tyler...
GLC00267.232
1863
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
Speech of Major-General Butler
An after dinner speech made in New York after Butler's return from New Orleans during the Civil War.
GLC00267.235
1865
Hudson, Henry N., 1814-1886
A chaplain's campaign with Gen. Butler
Critical of General Benjamin F. Butler. See GLC00267.237 for a response. Sabin 33493.
GLC00267.236
Davenport, John Isaacs, 1843-?
Official documents relating to a "Chaplain's campaign (not) with General Butler," but in New York.
An ironic response to Chaplain Henry N. Hudson's attack on General Butler by Butler's former assistant provost marshal, John I. Davenport. Printed by Charles Hunt. See GLC00267.236 for the pamphlet being responded to. Sabin 9618.
GLC00267.237
April 1904
Christian, George L., 1841-1924
Official report of the History Committee of the Grand Camp, C.V.
Report read by committee chairman Christian at Newport News, Virginia on 28 October 1903. Published by order of the Grand Camp of Virginia. The other committee members include: R.T. Barton, Carter R. Bishop, R.A. Brock, Rev. B.D. Tucker, John W...
GLC00267.240
14 May 1888
Stewart, William Morris, 1827-1909
[Claims of the state of Nevada]
Report submitted by William Stewart, Senator from Nevada and a member of the Committee on Military Affairs, to the Senate as a whole. Requests repayment of money spent during the Civil War by the territorial government of Nevada. Says most of the...
GLC00267.242
3 December 1867
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Letter from the Secretary of War ad interim, transmitting a statement of the accounts of the Colorado militia for 1864 and 1865
Report of the expenditures of the Colorado militia from 1864-1865 compiled by Grant as Secretary of War ad interim for the House of Representatives. Pages 1-14 of report consists of correspondence between assistant adjutant generals in the Colorado...
GLC00267.244
1910
Thompson, Gilbert, 1839-1909
The Engineer battalion in the Civil War (Occasional papers no. 44)
Revised and rewritten by John W. N. Schulz. Illus. Dornbusch II 1628
GLC00267.254
16 January 1862
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Letter of the Secretary of War, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of the 6th instant, relative to the purchase of extracts of coffee for the use of the troops
Report submitted to the Senate by Secretary of War Cameron extols the advantages of Professor H.A. Tilden's coffee extract, apparently a synthetic or ersatz coffee and condensed milk mixture. Claims "[t]he coffee and sugar ration for 100,000 men for...
GLC00267.255
1888
Coffin, Charles Carleton, 1823-1896
Drum-beat of the nation : the first period of the war of the rebellion from its outbreak to the close of 1862
First edition, published by Harpers & Brothers. Focuses on campaigns in the first half of the Civil War.
GLC00267.243
1900
Members of the regiment
The story of the twenty-first regiment, Connecticut volunteer infantry, during the Civil War
From the Press of the Stewart Printing Co. Inside front cover signed by "Lucien F. Burpee," who appears to be related to Thomas F. Burpee, one of the colonels of the 21st Connecticut killed during the war. The book plate of Lucien Burpee partially...
GLC00267.245
1885
Walker, William C., fl. 1885
History of the eighteenth regiment Conn. volunteers in the war for the Union
Written by Chaplain Walker. Published by the committee in charge of compiling the history of the 18th Connecticut. The committee consisted of: Walker, H.M. Durfey, Geo. C. Setchel, James McKee, Wm. Caruthers. Printed by Gordon Wilcox. Bookplate...
GLC00267.246
1873
Dana, Malcolm M., fl. 1873
The Norwich memorial: The annals of Norwich,... in the Great Rebellion
History of Regiments and men from Norwich in the Civil War
GLC00267.247
1965
McCrea, Tully, 1839-1918
Dear belle: Letters from a cadet and officer to his sweetheart, 1858-1865
I Nevins 125
GLC00267.251
Crawford, Samuel Wylie, 1829-1892
The Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter, 1860-1861
Discusses the events leading to the Civil War both from his vantage point as an officer at Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter and from a larger context. Focuses both on events he witnessed firsthand and those he researched. Printed by Charles Webster...
GLC00267.252
1947
Eisenschiml, Otto, 1880-1963
The American Iliad; the epic story of the Civil War as narrated by eyewitnesses and contemporaries
Edited by Eisenschiml and Ralph Newman. 1st edition, published by the Bobbs-Merrill Company.
GLC00267.253
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