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1868/11/09
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to W.C. Davis re: specie payments and gold
"I quite agree with you that we cannot both sell our gold and resume at the same time..."
GLC07575
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
[Photograph of Japanese-American toddler and tree branch]
One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American toddler leaning on a tree branch.
GLC09860.494
October 30, 1865
View of fair for Union Volunteers and Sailors
Image shows a large crowd gathered for a fair in front of a "Union Volunteer Hospital" and a "Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon." The crowd includes soldiers, a band, people standing on the Hospital balcony, and a small group of people standing at...
GLC05111.02.1338
8 January 1864
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister
Writes that the weather is very cold and has been as low as nineteen degrees below zero. Complains of the lack of fire wood provided for the soldiers. Reports that Major [Everell Fletcher] Dutton of Sycamore, Illinois has returned to the regiment....
GLC07460.068
26 August 1944
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 26, 1944. He received multiple cards and letters; two from this parents one from June, one from Mrs. Shoemaker, and one from Doris Bixler. He has been...
GLC09611.358
21 December 1943
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 21, 1943. Leonard writes that he received a card from them with a five dollar bill. It arrived late as it was sent to the wrong barrack, the address...
GLC09611.187.01
1807/09
Court case between Daniel Wilson and James McCauley
The document explains a court case between Daniel Wilson, plaintiff; and James McCauley, defendant. Wilson brought the plea of trespass against McCauley, who failed to fulfill the terms of a promissary note, and was therefore indebted to Wilson....
GLC03107.04504
1864/04
Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864
Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864." View of the falls and lake similar to image #3, but includes large group of men gathered at the edge of the lake.
GLC04749.06
13 April 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 13, 1945. Writes his parents that he received a bunch of letters the past few days. He has plans to go to the movies and is glad to hear that Susan and...
GLC09611.419
15 January 1788
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
[Account information between Henry Knox and Sebastian Bauman]
Covers 25 May 1787 - 5 January 1788, including payment for goods such as Jamaica spirit, cinnamon, and porter, among others. Bauman signs, noting receipt of £20.25 from Henry Knox.
GLC02437.03753
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