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Fellows, W.B. (fl. 1884-)
to Father
He compliments his father on his address and makes a few suggestions on how he can improve it further.
GLC02745.091
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
Circa 1865
Unknown (1808-1875)
[Society of Colonial Wars membership application for I. H. Payne]
A application to be part of the Society of Colonial Wars, includes geneological line for the applicant as well as a description of the service of his ancestor
GLC00044.07.02
24 August 1865
[Leather Valise/Pouch]
A transmittal envelope for pardon of Payne. There is a seal on the back.
GLC00044.07.03
Lather valise/pouch contained a pardon for Payne and a transmittal envelope and letter. GLC00044.07.01-.03
GLC00044.07.04
27 October 1917
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to Mr. Hoover
Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...
GLC00162.13.01
n.d
Unknown
President Roosevelt
Portrait of a seated Theodore Roosevelt. Published by Henry in Washington D.C. during his presidency. Originally with a letter by Theodore Roosevelt addressed to Herbert Hoover (see GLC00162.13).
GLC00162.13.02
1813/05/14
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war
Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments.
GLC01403
1 April 1906
to Quentin Roosevelt
Writes to his son regarding family matters and missing his children. Written on White House letterhead with corrections in Roosevelt's hand.
GLC01410.01.01
1898 ca
[Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]
A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.
GLC01410.01.02
1917 ca.
[Quentin Roosevelt]
Photo of a uniformed Quentin Roosevelt standing at attention.
GLC01410.02.02
Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.
GLC01410.03.02
19 August 1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808 - 1875)
Official Presidential Pardon for P.B Jones
Andrew Johnson grants P.B Jones a full pardon for any offenses committed.
GLC01444.01
27 November 1865
Seward, WIlliam H. (1801 - 1872)
[Certificate of authentificity for pardon]
GLC01444.02
Seward, William H. (1801-1872)
Certificate of authenticity of pardon
Copy of GLC01444.02, however this version includes signed oath of P.B. Jones to uphold the constitution from now on.
GLC01444.04
9 November 1863
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward).
GLC01992.01
30 October 1863
Agnus, J. (fl. 1861-1865)
Certfies George Armstrong's enlistment
GLC02157.33
7 January 1865
Thurmin, W. (fl. 1865-)
Paymaster gives check to George E. Armstrong
GLC02157.54
1865
Schedule for 2nd Battalion Duryees Zoaves
GLC02157.59
2 May 1910
Davenport, J.L. (fl. 1910-)
Pension Certificate
Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.
GLC02170.61
1861-1877
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
5 July 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Heather Henry
He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.
GLC02172.04
18 July 1861
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
7 May 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
They are about a hundred miles from Lousiville now. He says he has been very lucky the last few years. They have lost very few men to sickness and they have been lucky on the battlefield. He was disappointed to learn that a colonel of theirs was...
GLC02172.68
4 October 1863
Porter, Charles F. (fl. 1860-)
He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.
GLC02172.74
25 October 1863
He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.
GLC02172.75
3 November 1863
They had to stay in the barracks for a while and were not allowed to do much. However through the help of some friends they managed to get out every night. Theyw ere treated as straglers or deserters. He is sorry to hear his brother is drafted.
GLC02172.76
29 September 1861
Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Berdille
He describes inspection. After exploring the city he calls a a "one-horse town." He visited the state house where Gen. Washington signed his commission.
GLC02182.22
24 March 1863
Thomas, L. (fl. 1863-)
General Orders No. 72
All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.
GLC02198.02
3 July 1863
Townsend, E.D. (fl. 1863-)
General Orders No. 206
The commanding officers are ordered to follow General Orders No. 72.
GLC02198.03
24 November 1863
General Orders No. 380
A catalog of various soldiers' crimes and the details of their sentencing.
GLC02198.04
21 December 1863
General Orders No. 399
The county of St. Mary in Maryland and the counties of Northampton and Accomac in Virginia are annexed to the department of Virginia and North Carolina.
GLC02198.05
Duplicate of GLC02198.05.
GLC02198.06
1 February 1864
General Orders No. 38
Volunteers that serve two years will get their bounty. Furloughed soldiers that that cannot pay their travel expenses will have it deducted from their pay, Draftees will be paid travel expenses.
GLC02198.07
2 February 1864
General Orders No. 42
Regulations for the care of artillery and instructions for firing.
GLC02198.08
15 December 1864
Wells, General (fl. 1863-)
Property Return Acknowledgement for the month of November, 1864.
For Leander Williston. When examined, it will be sent to the Third Auditor of the Treasury.
GLC02198.09
8 February 1865
Property Return Acknowledgement for the month of January, 1865.
GLC02198.10
6 March 1865
Ordnance Office, Property Returns Division
His property return has been examined and referred to the second auditor for settlement.
GLC02198.11
28 February 1865 - 30 April 1865
Muster Roll
Capt. Perkins' company. Extremely fragile.
GLC02198.28
31 December 1864
Williston, Leander A. (fl. 1864-)
Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.
GLC02198.30
31 March 1865
GLC02198.31
30 July 1903
Special Notice from the Bureau of Pensions
Warns people not to be fooled by imposters who demand money for their duties with the pension bureau.
GLC02198.41
20 December 1929
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Richard Edmonds
Acknowledges to Edmonds, the founding editor of the Manufactures Record, that their unemployment was high but contends "it is fantastic for the Englishman you mention to talk about five million." Also notes that he needs to hear from Edmonds...
GLC02346.01.01
circa 1929
[White House card signed by Hoover]
Accompanied 20 December 1929 letter from Hoover to Richard Edmonds (see GLC02346.01.01).
GLC02346.01.02
1 March 1777
Faden, William (ca. 1750-1836)
A topographical map of the North part of New York Island establishing the plan of Fort. Washington, now Fort Knyphausen
Depicts northern Manhattan's Fort Washington which was captured by British forces on 11/16/1776. Copper engraving with older contemporary color. Describes and maps the four attacks by General Knyphausen on Fort Washington. "Hudsons or North River"...
GLC02394
1880-1895
Jackson, William Hicks (1835-1903)
Lower Falls on Lake Fork
Lower Falls on Lake Fork, attributed to number 243. Photo of waterfall in forest. Another copy of the same photo in GLC02436.02. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.01
Lower Falls on Lake Fork, attributed to number 243. Photo of waterfall in forest. Another copy of the same photo in GLC02436.01. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.02
Grand Lake
Grand Lake, attributed to number 67. Photo of lake with mountains in the background. With gilded edges.
GLC02436.03
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