The Gettysburg College–Gilder Lehrman MA in American History: Apply now and join us for Fall 2024 courses
31 October 1746
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to Samuel Waldo
Discusses an expedition into Canada and various officers who could lead such an expedition. Lower right hand corner of the 3rd page is missing.
GLC02437.08934
5 June 1900
Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
Report on the Insurrection against the military government in New Mexico & California, 1847 and 1848
Reviews the Congressional archival history of the insurrection against the military government in New Mexico & California. Senate Document 442.
GLC00267.110
1847-1848
Mason, John Y., 1799-1859
Report of the Secretary of the Navy
Autograph of R.S. Baker inside front cover. Report of Secretary of the Navy Mason discussing naval coverage throughout the world. Appendix from Executive Document. No. 1 includes military reports from army commanders in Mexico to Mason. Report...
GLC00267.115
May 20, 1776
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
to John Langdon
Whipple, a Continental Congressman, discusses the appointment of naval officers with Langdon, Congressman and Continental Naval Agent. Discusses Langdon's suggestion to appoint Captain John Roche, admitting his apprehension that Roche's appointment...
GLC00336
March 31, 1783
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison re: preliminary peace, satisfaction at terms, loyalists
News of the Preliminary Peace, satisfaction at terms, loyalist property, forgery problems.
GLC00099.109
June 28, 1778-July 23, 1778
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]
Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and...
GLC00107.03
August 21, 1918
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Helen H. Gardener
Expresses his distress at her being hospitalized. Explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House stationery in green...
GLC00118.07
April 15, 1812
to George G. Channing
Thanks his grandson for his letter. Expresses happiness on the success of his auction business and that the candidate who opposed Channing in the recent election was defeated. Is much pressed with the increase of his duties during the present...
GLC00108.03
July 5, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to New Jersey Convention
Ex-collection Leon Becker. Stamps on verso: "Sold by Merchantile Library" [red stamp] "Tomlinson Collection" [purple stamp]. With docket on p.2
GLC00154.01
1847
M., Murguia, fl. 1847
[Map of the part of the valley of Mexico which has been a field of battle]
Black-inked lithograph map of Mexico with route of armies in brown, blue and green inks. Denotes military travel during August and September of 1847. On back, note by Wellington Cleveland Burnett explaining locations. On front, cardinal directions...
GLC00155.02
Showing results 53901 - 53910