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Interior View of Breastworks on the extreme left [Gettysburg]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. From Gardner's Gallery. Negative by Alex. Gardner. [Gettysburg]

GLC05137.027

Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC...

GLC02414.179

Portraits of the Civil War Period "A partial list"

"Photographs for the most part from Life Negatives by M.B. Brady. Now in the possession of F. H. Meserve 265 Edgecomb Avenue New York City." This pamphlet is an itemized list of images from the Civil War period, owned at the time of printing by F.H...

GLC05111.01.1383

[Consent of leave for Lieut. Col. Thomas F. Burpee]

Notation at top of document indicates this is a duplicate.

GLC02744.141

Answer to the proposition of Governor Hunter regarding Virginia

The 5 Nations state that the Indians they attacked in Virginia are a "false and treacherous" people, but if they had known that they were friends of the English, they would never have attacked. They extend their apologies to Virginia, and ask that...

GLC03107.02132

Regulations to authorize the Depositaries of the Treasury to receive balances in the hands of Post-Masters in the Confederate States.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.242

[True copy of articles, whereupon the Citty and Fort Amsterdam and the Province of the New Netherlands were surrendered]

Co-signers of original are listed at end, including: Robert Carr, Connecticut Governor John Winthrop, Samuel Willis, George Cartwright, Thomas Larke, John Pricham, Johan I Dechere, Nicholas Barlet, Samuel Mogapolonsio, Cornolis Sterunyck, Oloft...

GLC00377

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Otoes, Missouries, Omahaws, and Yankton and Santee Bands of Sioux

Concerns the cession of Menomonie land in Wisconsin and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President Andrew Jackson. Treaty arranged by John Dougherty, United States agent for Indian Affairs, Joshua Pilcher, United States Indian sub...

GLC08055.26

Orders payment to Moses Franks for troop supplies against the Cherokee Indians on the Frontiers of Virginia .

Franks was a prominent Jewish merchant.

GLC01450.507

List of people on a Turkish ship captured by U.S. Commodore Preble

Notes number of people captured, including enslaved people owned by Turks and those being sent as presents. Also notes: "Two or three of the Black Slaves have died in the Castle at Syracuse." Note on p. 2: "A List of Prisoners."

GLC02794.066

Pardon of Jackson Bolin, convicted of distilling spirits without paying tax. Inlcudes case report, legal forms, letters regarding petition.

Convicted of distilling spirits without paying tax; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $1000 fine and court costs. Pardoned since he was poor, ignorant of the law and had a good military record in wartime. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00045.23

Speech of the honorable Daniel Webster, on the Compromise Bill

Speech defending his previous speech on 7 March 1850, during which he had supported the proposed Compromise of 1850. Following his March speech Webster was attacked by many abolitionists as having deserted the North. Here he defends his actions...

GLC02586

[Act in addition to another act prohibiting the importation of slaves]

Passed by Congress and approved by the President. Outlines the ban on importing slaves, the forfeiture of ships built for such a purpose, and the penalties for involvement in the slave trade. The act being added to prohibited the importation of...

GLC08946

Report of the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee of the Committee on Armed Services United States Senate, The B-70 Program

A report from the Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee about the merits of the B-70 bomber, in which the subcommittee analyzes the history of the B-70 weapon system and recommends to the Committee on Armed Services that it be developed immediately...

GLC09565.04

Union soldiers in front of fence at Antietam [stereocard]

Inscription: "A hot spot at Antietam. Union soldiers killed while 'charging' a Rebel Battery, September 17, 1862." Numeric notation on verso: "449."

GLC05111.01.0847

Pardon of T.N. Dawkins, a South Carolina Confederate (c/s Seward)

Printed pardon for rebellion.

GLC07513

Georgetown, From Camp Cameron (A view of exquisite beauty)

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Same image as #22.

GLC05137.021

Georgetown, From Camp Cameron (A view of exquisite beauty)

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Same image as # 21.

GLC05137.022

Gen. Meade's Head-Quarters during the Battle of Gettysburg

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. From Gardner's Gallery. Negative by Alex. Gardner.

GLC05137.034

[Carte de visite of General Pierre G. T. Beauregard].

GLC08239.02

[Collection of three letters related to Jefferson Davis] decimalized

GLC08371

The Status of Racial Integration in the Armed Services

One pamphlet entitled, "The Status of Racial Integration in the Armed Services," by Clarence Mitchell dated 1954. Mitchell reflects on the work to attain integration of the armed services; includes reactions of servicemen, legislation that attempted...

GLC09640.100

Pardon of Lewis Huskey alias Edward Cairns, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.

Huskey [a.k.a. Cairns], "...convicted of a revolt on board of the barque 'Agnes'..."; sentenced to pay a $1 fine and courts costs [$25], and be imprisoned for ten days. Pardoned after serving his prison sentence since he was too poor to pay his fine...

GLC00043.13

Pardon of John Gosnell, convicted of selling liquor without paying tax. Includes case notes, transmittal letters, petitions & pardon receipt.

Convicted of selling liquor without paying tax; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $1000 fine. Pardoned after serving out his prison term by recommendation of A.S. Wallace and the U.S. District Attorney since he was entirely unable to...

GLC00045.26

Return of ordnance and military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the month of June and July 1781.

Lists brass ordnance, case shot, fuzes, and other ordnance items. Indicates the amount of items last return, the amount received since last return, the total, the amount delivered since last return, and the number on hand. Signed by Frothingham as...

GLC02437.10492

Bill of sale for 47 black slaves to Michael Deloach

Bill totals $16,000.

GLC07369

Treaty Between the United States and the Siseeton and Wahpaton Bands of the Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession of Sioux land, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James Buchanan. Treaty arranged by Charles E. Mix, Commissioner on the part of the United States, and the Siseeton and Wahpaton...

GLC08055.46

to Courthouse Postmaster of Beverley Va. re: search for runaway slaves

Includes newspaper advertisement for $100 reward for return of slaves from the estate of John Thompson, named Emmanuel and Bolus.

GLC06972

The true issue, and the duty of the Whigs: an address before the citizens of Cambridge, October 1, 1856.

Also titled "An Address before the Citizens of Cambridge." Printed by James Munroe and Company.

GLC00267.165

Life and letters of John Winthrop, governor of the Massachusetts-bay company at their emigration to New England, 1630.

First edition in original brown cloth. Printed by Ticknor & Fields. Robert C. Winthrop was a descendant of John Winthrop.

GLC06188

A pilgrimage to my motherland. An account of a journey among the Egbas and Yorubas of Central Africa, in 1859-60.

Published by Thomas Hamilton in New York and by the author in Philadelphia. Contains a frontispiece print of Campbell, and a fold out map of Yoruba country near the Niger River (attached to front flyleaf). In the introduction, Campbell writes,...

GLC06171

A Soldier's recollections: Leaves from the diary of a young Confederate...

I Nevins 126, Coulter 311 cites the first edition. 2nd Maryland Infantry Also published in London, Bombay, and Calcutta

GLC00267.281

to Adjutant General of New York Volunteers Thomas Hillhouse.

Warren sends William Partridge, his assistant adjutant general, with recommendations for appointments in the 5th New York Regiment.

GLC02465.30

Collection of six documents related to Ulysses S. Grant and loss of $1000 in public funds [Decimalized .01-.06]

Pertains to theft of $1000 in public funds entrusted to Ulysses S. Grant when he was lieutenant in 1848. Grant had placed the money in his captain's trunk for safe-keeping when the trunk was taken and the money stolen. Four of the six documents are...

GLC02305

(House bill, no. [blank].) . . . A bill regulating the granting of furloughs and discharges in hospitals

stamp of record division

GLC06745.045

[Extract of a letter from Mr. Priestly to Mrs. Lapsly]

Creator from docket, which is in Knox's hand. Williams sent an extract of a letter from Mr. Priestly of Beardstown, Kentucky to Mrs. Lapsly who was residing at the warm springs in Bath County, Virginia. The extract says "The men are returned from...

GLC02437.05135

Account of Money delivered by Capt. Lt. Treat to the Officers of Artillery for recruiting, agreeable to their Receipts

An account of the money paid to officers in Knox's artillery regiment, totalling 7,145 dollars. States that the money came from General Knox.

GLC02437.00509

Autograph letter signed of E. C. Elmore concerning the design of Confederate currency with a fifty cent bill [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03501

List of distances between Burlington and New Gloucester

GLC02699.028

[Bill of Sale for Enslaved Person named Charles]

GLC09791.41

Treaty of peace between England, France and Spain

Printed in French.Peace treaty that ended the French and Indian War. France ceded Canada to England and Louisiana to Spain.

GLC03985.07

Browntone silverprint of beardless Lincoln, by Hesler, 1860

GLC04199

[Group portrait of Roosevelt family at Campobello Island]

Signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt, and their son, James Roosevelt. 14 other men are pictured with the family on a beach.

GLC04458

Officers of 1st Connecticut at Fort Darling

(Same as #1013 and #1015.) This photo is darker than the other two. The image shows approximately nine Union officers seated in a semi-circle behind a fence and near a cabin. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "11." Written...

GLC05111.01.1014

Officers of 1st Connecticut at Fort Darling

(Same as GLC 05111.01.1013 and 05111.01.1014.) The image shows 9 Union officers seated in a semi-circle behind a fence and near a cabin. Numeric notation on verso: "11." Written at Fort Darling

GLC05111.01.1015

Rear view of cannon in fortifications overlooking a waterway

The image shows a cannon inside fortifications overlooking a waterway. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XII" and "53."

GLC05111.01.1144

Portrait photo of General Thomas Ewing [cabinet card]

The image shows General Thomas Ewing seated with his right hand tucked inside his jacket. Inscription on recto: "Brady Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Ewing Gen. Thomas Ewing" and "Brady's National Portrait Gallery, 625 Pennsylvania...

GLC05111.01.1320

Portrait photo of General George Pickett [cabinet card]

The Image shows General Pickett looking directly at the camera. Inscription on recto: "Handy 494 Maryland Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C." Inscription on verso: "Pickett."

GLC05111.01.1331

Portrait photo of Brigadier General Boswell [cabinet card]

The image shows General Boswell standing next to an American flag draped over a table. He wears his dress-uniform and is holding his saber. Inscription on verso: "Brig. Gen. Boswell."

GLC05111.01.1317

Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-87 variant

O-87 variant. Label with Ink inscription "President Lincoln" has been pasted on the recto, over imprint "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "O-87." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries...

GLC05111.02.0020

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "John Conness Cal." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "John Conness, U.S. Senator Cal. Pall Bearer for A. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0046a

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "B.F. Wade" Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352...

GLC05111.02.0046d

Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Gen. H.W. Halleck Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street...

GLC05111.02.0046e

Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-87 variant

O-87 variant. Unmounted Salt print. Graphite inscription on verso "O-87," and "Salt Print."

GLC05111.02.0019

Full length standing view of Lincoln, O-69

O-69. Lincoln's right hand rests on a pedestal as he looks to the left. Graphite inscription on verso "O-69." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from...

GLC05111.02.0011

Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-83 variant

O-83 variant. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Father Abe" and "0-83 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av...

GLC05111.02.0014

[Quitclaim signed by heirs of Janet Livingston Montgomery]

32 co-signatures including Edward Livingston, Henry B. Livingston, Robert Livingston and Margaret Livingston. Countersigned by Rosciuzko Cirurstrong. Includes personal seals. A quitclaim is a deed that transfers whatever interest or title a...

GLC03149.01

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04036

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04040

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04049

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04050

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04056

Receipt of iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

GLC03107.04059

Sale of land in Unadilla to Henry Ogden

On p.3 Henry Ogden signed a statement agreeing to transfer to John Hough the land he purchased from Henry Livingston; dated 15 May 1817.

GLC03107.04062

List of tenants that live within the "Gore"

GLC03107.03712

Account of bolting cloth, linen, and tow cloth

GLC03107.03725

[Pardon of Thomas H. Howard by Andrew Johnson]

Pardon for a burglar who pled guilty to three charges. Countersigned by William H. Seward.

GLC04992

[Proclamation relating to separation of Maine from Massachusetts]

2 documents from Maine.

GLC03794

[Printed engraving of John Quincy Adams with note].

Note on verso indicates date Adams signed the print. Numbered 983 (the previous number 1279 has been struck).

GLC03815

Full standing view of the Senator from Ill.

Graphite inscription on verso "W.2678,7" "**Book" "Hn S A Douglas." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst, Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0148

Full length standing view of Lincoln's private secretary

Graphite inscription on verso "J.G. Nicolay 1st P. Secy 1861" "6 3/4 x 4 1/8 Type page size" "486."

GLC05111.02.0112

Carte de visite of Lincoln's first Vice-President

Hamblin leans against a chair. Graphite inscription on verso "Vice President Hamblin [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E.Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0089

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln's first Attorney General

Graphite inscription on verso "Bates Atty General under Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alexander & Stevens Photographers, Morristown, N.J."

GLC05111.02.0068

Standing full view of Lincoln's Post-Master General

Graphite inscription on verso "Montgomery Blair."

GLC05111.02.0073

Seated view of 17th President, facing left

Graphite inscription on verso "President Johnson." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Gallery Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0163