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18 March 1863
Coit, George O., fl. 1863
to his mother and sister
Writes about sightseeing in Washington and his plans for the rest of his return journey, including stopping in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
GLC03603.209
10 August 1854
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Kaskaskias and Others
GLC04099.13
26 June 1866
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Treaty Between the United States and the Great and Little Osage Indians
concluded September 25, 1865 proclaimed January 21, 1867
GLC04099.65
1863/1/30
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith and children
Rain and mud foiled the attack on Fredericksburg. The pontoons and artillery became stuck in the mud. Confederate soldiers taunted the stranded union soldiers by offering to help build the pontoon bridge, if the federals could get the pontoons to...
GLC04189.25
15 March 1863
Writes about having to send George away and of the impression he made on the other officers. He is still unsure of why the regiment was moved.
GLC03603.210
1783
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Preliminary articles of peace... [between England and France]
Small quarto. Printed by T. Harrison and S. Brooke. A tentative settlement of the French and English peace, releasing the United States to go ahead with a final settlement. Signed on 20 January 1783.
GLC03985.08
20 March 1863
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother and Sister Elmira
Gunboats and troops are now operating against Port Hudson. Everyday he is gaining strength but his blood is now out of order and he caught lice while in the hospital. He refers to Newell as one of his best earthly friends.
GLC02751.27
6 March 1863
He contracts the measles and is taken to the hospital. Some of the men have died from the measles. But he is sure he will get better.
GLC02751.24
16 February 1777
Sutton, Thomas, fl. 1776-1777
[Receipt for coats and a hat]
States that three Regimental Coats intended for enlisted artillery soldiers and one lace hat had arrived from ordnance. Promises to be accountable to General Knox for these goods. The name at the bottom of the document is illegible.
GLC02437.00535
26 February 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Marcia and Warren Abrams
One postcard addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated February 26, 1944. Brief message greeting them from England. Postcard image is various points of view of Windsor Castle.
GLC09662.542
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