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6 January 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Hawes
Discusses orders to supply the military hospitals with enough brimstone (sulfur).
GLC02437.01806
29 January 1785
Giles, James, fl. 1776-1785
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining the depreciation of pay for his service during the Revolutionary War. Expresses his hope to settle his accounts with the New York Legislature. Writes that although he fares well as a lawyer in New York, he does...
GLC02437.03089
1865
The 600 lb. Blakely Gun, Frazier's Wharf, Chalreston, S. C
E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "The ruins of the 600 lb. Blakely Gun, Frazier's Wharf, Charleston, S. C., exploded by the Rebels at the time of the evacuation."
GLC05137.103
1861-1865 ca.
Petersburgh Railroad Depot, Richmond, Va
E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Ruins of a Locomotive in the Petersburgh railroad Depot, Richmond, Va." Inscription on verso: "Emma G. Griggs from my husband."
GLC05137.271
1789/06/13
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [No. 18 (June 13, 1789)]
Contains "amendments to the New Constitution proposed by the Hon. Mr. Maddison," the future Bill of Rights. Disbound.
GLC06958
1899
Lynk, Miles V., 1871-1957
The Black troopers ... in the Spanish American War
Complete title: "The black troopers or the daring heroism of the Negro soldier in the Spanish-American War." Lacks front free endpaper. Illustrated with lithographed drawings. Self-printed book of M.V. Lynk. Work notes this author as African...
GLC06833
1860/10/29
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
Views suggested by the imminent danger... [response to secession crisis]
Entitled "Views suggested by the imminent danger... of a disruption of the Union lay the secession of one or more southern states." Endorsed on verso: "Copy, not for publication, but for his Ex[cellency]. Gov. Letcher."
GLC06777.02
1815/03/06
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Philip Mazzei re: introduction of Dr. Barton, promising news of War of 1812
Introducing Dr. Barton, then on a European tour, who "will be able to communicate to you the events of the late war." Mazzei was at that time residing at Pisa. Written just three weeks after the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. Written in...
GLC06750
1945/05/04
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Frank Stockdale re: progress of 3d Army, now at the Danube
Patton writes in part: "As usual, the 3rd Army has been wiggling around like a snake.... Whoever said the Danube was blue is a damn liar." He notes that a "whole division surrendered to us this morning." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.10
1945/12/18
Gaffey, Hugh J., 1895-1946
to Renee Stockdale re: news that Patton will be crippled from car accident
Conveying a surgeon's opinion that Patton would survive the injuries suffered in a car accident, although without the ability to walk. Gaffey writes in part "It seems unfair that a man who had gone through as much as he had during the war should be...
GLC06760.13
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