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1914
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Rifle Grenade in a British First Line Trench in the Balkans.
A British soldier in a trench in the Balkans mans a rifle grenade to shoot explosives at a large range while remaining safe.
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Serbian Trench -- Awaiting Phone Call from Listening Pcst to Fire Rocket for Illuminating "No Man's Land."
Serbian soldiers wait in a hidden shelter for a call from a sentinel. When he calls, they will fire a rocket to illuminate potentially advancing enemy troops.
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Loading a Trench Mortar in a Hillside Dugout on the Serbian Front.
A soldier loads a mortar in a hillside trench while two others look on.
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View in a Trench Kitchen Underground on the Salonika Front.
Three French soldiers preparing soup in a protected underground trench kitchen on the Thessaloniki Front in Greece.
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A Serbian Rest Camp Back of Front Line Trenches in the Balkans.
A view of a Serbian army camp away from the front lines where men would be sent for a break from the constant destruction, death, and gunfire. Several men are seen smoking pipes.
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Modern Cliff Dwellers -- A Regimental Headquarters Back of Serbian Front.
Headquarters of a Serbian troop, comprised of ramshackle houses built into the cliffs with planks and stones. There is laundry hanging on clotheslines.
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Water Front of Trieste, the Prize Taken by Italy from Austria
Many people walk along the waterfront in Trieste, a city that Italy reclaimed from Austria after the end of World War I. They are all dressed in black, except for a small child in the foreground dressed in white and holding her mother's hand.
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Mount Grappa and Ruins of Quero, on the Italian Battle Front.
Soldiers and civilians in the foreground look over the ruins of Quero, a village on the Italian front. In the background is Mount Grappa, part of the Alps separating Italy and Austria.
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How Italian Guns are Carried Up the Steep, Narrow Paths of the Alpine Front.
Italian soldiers stand surrounding mules. The mule in the foreground has the barrel of a gun attached to his back. The mule behind him has the carriage of the gun. The Alps can be seen in the background.
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Watching an Airplane Combat over the Italian Lines.
Italian civilians and soldiers look up, watching a battle take place in the sky. In the background there are buildings, trees, and mountains.
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Camp of Italian Outpost on Steep Alpine Slope.
A small group of tents are set up on a steep, craggy Alpine mountainside covered in trees and snow. A few soldiers are seen sitting or standing outside their tents.
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Fire Spray Captured from the Austrians in the District of Capitello in Italy.
A soldier stands in front of a background of destroyed forest, fitted with a fire spray weapon on his back.
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Looking E. on Italian Font. Foreground, Italian Trenches of Resistance Built after Territory Was Won from Enemy.
A soldier is concealed in a concrete machine gun trench with hinged iron portholes in a field. These trenches were constructed by the Italians in the Vallone ridge.
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1915
British Battle Cruiser Indomitable, Which Sunk the German Battle Cruiser Bluecher.
The British battle cruiser "Indomitable" at a harbor. This ship sunk the German battle cruiser "Blucher" at the Battle of Dogger Bank on January 24th, 1915.
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Trophies of War -- German Torpedo from S. S. "Emden" and Floating Mines, London.
A torpedo from the German S.S. Emden, an infamous commerce destroyer ship commanded by Capt. Von Mueller, on display at a war exposition in London.
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Light Railway and Hillside Dugouts near La Harazee, Argonne, Forest.
A view of houses built into a hillside and horses pulling supply carts along the light railway in La Harazee, a small hamlet on the edge of the Argonne Forest in France.
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A French Relief Column of Algerian Zouaves in Forest of Argonne.
Zouaves were soldiers from France's colonies in North Africa. These Zouaves from Algeria are gathered in a long line on a road in the Argonne Forest, France.
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French Gunners Charging Huge 270 mm. (Howitzer) in Forest of Argonne.
A French three-man gun crew prepares and loads a 270 mm. Howitzer gun in the Argonne Forest, France.
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"And They Did Not Pass" -- Main Entrance and Gate into City of Verdun, France.
A view over the river of the main fortressed entrance to the city of Verdun, France. Beyond the gate, there are buildings and cathedral steeples visible.
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18 January 1910
La Follette, Robert M., fl. 1910
to Theodore Roosevelt
because a tract of land was conveyed to him, it is necessary that he make an appearance in order to protect the rights of the Indians.
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21 January 1910
Field, Walter S., fl. 1910
his deed of land must be protected so that the Kickapoo are not taken advantage of.
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26 January 1910
Teller, Henry Moore, 1830-1914
reiterates need to protect the Indians' interests.
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21 June 1864
Moffat, R.R., fl. 1864
to Mr. Cole
He writes that he saw his son fall in battle and crawl several yards. He does not know if he is wounded or dead but suspects only wounded, albeit dangerously.
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10 August 1864
George, fl. 1864
to my dear cousin
Frank had a painful day yesterday. But now he is doing better. He plans to slip into New York Saturday. For he must get his signature for his monthly returns.
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8 November 1864
Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864
to Ira Cole
Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.
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27 November 1864
to John Cole
Letter acknowledges receipt of $10.60 and says they could not find anyone who knew whether or not he had a servant,
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21 September 1861
to Caf
The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.
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28 March 1864
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
to Mother
it has been reported that there are 30,000 yankees at Washington. sooner or later they will have to face the music. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina
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18 July 1864
left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.
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6 May 1865
Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865
to wife
writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."
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8 June 1865
left Washington D.C last Saturday and are now heading toward Cinncinatti. writes they would have been home by now if not for the regimental commander.
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30 June 1865
will be heading to Louisville, KY. notes they are getting closer all the time and she should look for him within the month.
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13 September 1862
Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863
to Annie
writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.
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24 September 1862
has the use of three fingers in his right hand. heard that her father and brother have enlisted. recovering.
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1857
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
Diary for 1857
Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.
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1858
Diary for 1858
Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.
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1859
Diary for 1859
Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries
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1862
Diary for 1862
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.
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1863
Diary for 1863
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.
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1864
Diary for 1864
Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.
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Burpee's copy of the New Testament
Pocket size editon of the the New Testament
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10 March 1910
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Walter S. Field
asks that he appear for him in any suits that may be instituted against him as trustee for a Kickapoo indian named Wah-nah-ka.
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20 October 1864
Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864
to sweet and darling wife
the Colonel gave him brass buttons for his coat recently. writes that a furlough is out of the question now.writes he would like some whiskey. Written in Camp Stevens
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21 October 1864
to loving, sweet and best of wives
writes that he now knows that they will lose the enemy "I have never felt so gloomy in all my life..."Written in Camp Stevens
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28 October 1864
to dear, loving and sweet wife
received orders to draw and cook up rations for 3 days. will soon be in a fight. wishes he could come home and stay there for the rest of his days. Written in Camp Stevens
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4 November 1864
they are expecting to leave soon, most likely in the direction of Atlanta. fears there will be alot of sickness in camp this winter Written in Camp Stevens
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5 November 1864
to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives
asks for his boots and overcoat. wishes he could only be with her. Written in Camp Stevens
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15 December 1864
describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever...
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circa 1861-1864
to Frank A. Cole
He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.
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4 February 1861
Lucie, fl. 1859-1897
He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.
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