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1861-1863 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Carte de visite of James B. Floyd]
Annotated "Floyd the Thief" on mount and verso. Inscription also reads: James Buchanan Floyd (1806-1863), Va. Gov. Sec. of War. Conf. Gnl."
GLC08671
25 October 1876
Goldsborough, John Rodgers, 1808-1877
to William Lewis Maury
Apologizes for his delay in writing. Promises to forward the $30 by Adams Express. Goldsborough was a U.S. Naval commander during the Civil War.
GLC04572.43
16 July 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Heman Swift
Knox writes to Colonel Heman Swift. Relates that he would quickly appoint the man Swift suggested as conductor, but cannot make such an appointment without the approval of the Board of War. Because the Board is without a conductor, agrees to...
GLC02437.01050
3 February 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written at 1:00AM. Sylvia reports to Moe about his family, says she will send him more money, she has received his allotment check. She will buy a war bond in his name for $18.75 [$25.00 bond]. Hopes he has enough money.
GLC09414.0148
27 September 1863
Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870
Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 310 (September 27, 1863)]
Official Dispatch from General Bragg - Report on Recent Battles, How the Late Battle was Lost, Union Movement in W. Tennessee, General Burnside's Disregard of Orders, Death of General Jos. Johnston, Capaign in Virginia, News from Bank's Expedition. S...
GLC05959.14.16
1818/06/02
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to John C. Calhoun
The war against the Seminole Indians. "I have deemed it advisable to call into service... two companies of rangers ...with instructions to scour the country... exterminating every hostile party who dare... not surrender & remove their families above...
GLC07378
12 October 1942
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe
One newsmap entitled, "What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe" dated October 12, 1942. Consists of a map of England and Nazi-occupied France with legends over parts of the countries of recent war events. Reverse side are of...
GLC09619.022
19 April 1943
Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska
One newsmap entitled, "Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska" dated April 19, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the invasion and occupation of the Aleutian Islands by the Japanese army. Reverse side contains articles related...
GLC09619.032
26 December 1791
Burnham, John, 1749-1843
to John Stagg
Received his recent letter. Is ready to proceed, but is waiting for the "honorable Secretary" (Henry Knox, the Secretary of War) to accept his resignation. His request has not yet been sent in, so asks Stagg to forward it to Knox. (See GLC02437...
GLC02437.05275
1861-1865 ca.
Fort Putnam, on Morris Island, near Charleston
Series title but no Anthony imprint. Shows two soldiers lounging on a pyramid of cannonballs. Cannon, ammunition, boxes of supplies and defensive walls also visible. Although this card carries the "War Views" series title there is no identification...
GLC05137.098
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