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July 1863
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
A Harvest of death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by T. H. O'Sullivan
From Gardner's Photographic History, "No.36. July 1863"
GLC00244
January 14, 1869
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Miss Norvell Caskie
Written just before Miss Caskie married, as President of Washington College.
GLC01435
June 24, 1775
Caldwell, Noble, fl. 1775
to Andrew Caldwell
Remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies] comes to an end. Would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his family....
GLC01450.011.01
February 6, 1776
Rice, John, fl. 1776
Petition cosigned by Charles Alexander, John Hamilton, James Montgomery, Richard Eyres, Alexander Henderson, James Blair, Gibbs Jones, Benjamin Thompson, and John Chutham. Signers notify Caldwell that William Duncan, gunner of the Washington (a ship...
GLC01450.011.03
April 23, 1776
Dougherty, H., fl. 1776
Petition cosigned by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority...
GLC01450.011.04
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to Samuel Holten
Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States...
GLC01450.020.14
November 20, 1781
Putnam, Enoch, 1727-1796
Remarks that he is in good health. States that many in the county of Essex Massachusetts thought that the militia were no longer needed at West Point but they were mistaken. His Excellency (George Washington) took a great many troops to the south...
GLC01450.020.17
July 20, 1781
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
to Alexander Irvine
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely in New York. The boat was frequently chased but out-sailed any danger. Informs that he is now with the 57th regiment and everything is going well. Praises the officers....
GLC01450.023.06
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Jonathan Clarke
Presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard....
GLC01450.032.02
July 17, 1776
Noyes, John, 1740-1784
to Mary Noyes
Writes his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts about how much he misses her and how he thinks about her all the time. Relays that the British sent a truce flag but that the colonies have declared independency. He believe George Washington would be glad...
GLC01450.056.08
November 19, 1779
Claiborne, Richard, fl. 1779
to Nathanael Greene
Informs that the Carolina troops have been ordered to South Carolina and lists every city along their route from New Jersey to South Carolina. States that the troops will sail immediately. The Pennsylvania Division will move early tomorrow and the...
GLC01450.058
December 6, 1778
Burnet, Ichabod, fl. 1778-1782
to Clement Biddle
Addressed to Colonel Biddle. Encloses a bill from the tavern in Bound Brook that Biddle promised to settle. Reports that General Nathanael Greene directed him to inform that General George Washington will be at his quarters tomorrow evening....
GLC01450.117
August 31, 1779
Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790
to unknown
Written by Colonel Harrison as secretary to General George Washington to an unknown recipient. References a letter received from the recipient on 31 August 1779. States that his private opinion is that the commissaries and conductors of military...
GLC01450.149
1820, 1823
Melish, John, fl. 1820-1823
A Map of the United States with the contiguous British & Spanish possessions
The 1823 edition, but copyright 1820. Of Melish and his maps, Martin & Martin write (p. 115): "Recognizing the demand for geographical information on the American West was limitless for the foreseeable future, Melish undertook to accumulate a vast...
GLC04319
1888/12/04
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Robert Adams
He is disturbed over the "clamour raised for the disfranchisement of the colored voters of the South." Written on letterhead from Cedar Hill, Douglass's Washington, D.C. home.
GLC04997
24 January 1963
Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968
[Report to President John F. Kennedy regarding civil rights]
A signed carbon copy. Robert Kennedy, Attorney General, describes 1962 as "a year of great progress in civil rights, in large measure because of the responsibility and respect for law displayed by the great majority of the citizens of the South."...
GLC05630
1865/04/15
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
The President is Dead
A dramatic printed version of Stanton's announcement of Lincoln's death to General John A. Dix, U.S. Military Commander of the Department of the East, headquartered in New York. In full: "The President is Dead! [rule] War Department, Washington...
GLC06680
1917/01/25
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Carrie C. Catt re: women's suffrage
President Wilson expresses solidarity with the woman's suffrage movement. "I have a very real interest in the extension of the suffrage to the women, and I feel that every step in this direction should be applauded." Catt headed the influential...
GLC07144
13 May 1944
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962
[One letter and one photograph related to Eleanor Roosevelt] [Decimalized .01-.02]
One letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Addie Frizielle dated May 13, 1944, and one photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt.
GLC09544
1941
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
Photographs of Tuskegee Airfield and Tuskegee Airmen taken during training [Decimalized .001-.145]
One scrapbook of images related to the Tuskegee Training Facility in Alabama dated 1941 to 1945. Images of scrapbook portray life at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. Depicts construction of the airbase as well as residences, recreational...
GLC09645
1942
Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries
Homemakers War Guide
This poster is an all-round guide for homemakers to help in the war effort. It is broken down into four sections, plan, conserve, salvage and air raid protection. Each section contains instructions and helpful hints on what to do. The plan section...
GLC09653.02
November 11, 1840
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Roger S. Baldwin
Former United States President Adams writes to Baldwin, a lawyer and abolitionist. Acknowledges receipt of Baldwin's narrative of the Amistad case, to be tried before the Supreme Court. Writes "I consented with extreme reluctance at the urgent...
GLC00582
28 August 1787
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
[Wheresoever any person bound to service...]
Draft. States that "the legislatures of the several states shall make provision for the recovering of such persons." No mention is made by name of slaves, apprentices or servants. Pencil note on back concerning a meeting at "Clifton at the Blue...
GLC00819.17
circa 1865
to Mrs. R. E. Lee
Sent in the care of Col. Hill Carter to his wife at Shirly, near Petersburg, Va.
GLC01436
October 2, 1870
Lee, Mary Custis, 1808-1873
to Norvell Caskie
Writes of her husband Robert E. Lee's sudden illness. "He has taken very suddenly & alarmingly ill after a day of rather harrassing mental fatigue but is now better & the Dr. gives us good hope he will soon be well again though he is still confined...
GLC01440.01
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