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1863
Unknown
to Richard H. Jackson
Received Dec. 13th, 1863.
GLC07705.499
12 June1783
Washington, George (1732-1799)
To: William Livingston.
Washington's farewell address ("Circular to the States") as Commander-in-Chief,spelling out principles esssential to new nation's future existence, now that the United States are "proposed of absolute freedom and independency." With printed copy of...
GLC08079
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
25 January 1862 - 04 August 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]
Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.
GLC00005
June 28, 1879
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
Pardon of Samuel Cooper.
Convicted of embezzlement from the mails; pardoned since he behaved well, the crime was a first offense and he was a good Union soldier. (c/s Wm. M. Evans) One black and white bust engraving of Rutherford Birchard Hayes included.
GLC00043.23
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
1861-1877
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
18 July 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Father
He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.
GLC02172.06
29 November 1861
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano.
GLC02172.30
25 April 1861
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864)
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding.
GLC00653.01.02
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