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(Secret. Senate no. 157.) . . . A bill to provide for the appointment of a directing general of the armies of the Confederate States.
9 January 1865
Confederate States of America. Congress
stamp of record division
GLC06745.021
Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress
2 April 1917
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I.
GLC02904
[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Murfreesboro]
December 7, 1862
Brooks, Alfred F., fl. 1862
Hand-colored map depicting Confederate and Union troop and artillery positions, and the location of a hospital. Brooks was the Acting Topographical Engineer, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division, 14 Army Corps.
GLC06162
Report of the Joint Committee of the General Assembly of Virginia on the Harpers Ferry Outrages
January 26, 1860
Virginia General Assembly
Discusses Brown's attack at Harpers Ferry and the Abolitionist activity and legislation in northern states which encouraged him. The report quickly reviews the facts regarding Brown and then turns to larger issues. It reviews the history of...
GLC05644
Reports of cases adjudged in the Superior Court of the state of Connecticut..
1789
Kirby, Ephraim, ?-1804
First published law reports for Connecticut and the second for the United States. The preface demonstrates the importance of a reporting system to the development of American law. References: Evans 21914, Wallace, "Reports" p. 751.
GLC04164
[Appointment of John Lorimer as surgeon]
February 6, 1761
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
Signed by "Holdernesse", Robert Darcy, Earl of Holderness and British Secretary of State for the Northern Department 1754-1761. Holdernesse signs based on the orders of King George III. Countersigned by Thomas Tyrwhitt as Under-Secretary at War and...
GLC01450.807.01
A Declaration of Rights, and a plan of government for the state of New Hampshire
1779
Langdon, John, 1741-1819
Constitution for the state of New Hampshire. Printed by Zechariah Fowle. Evans 16386. Signed by John Langdon as President pro tempore of the New Hampshire Legislature, and E. Thompson as Secretary. The convention met on June 5, 1779.
GLC03182
National Guard of Pennsylvania. The Commanding Officer of the Sixteenth Regiment of Infantry
9 August 1900
Schneider, Millard, fl. 1900
This document affirms that a commanding officer appoints Glen W. Blodgett as corporal of the sixteenth regiment of infantry. The printed form is from the NAtional Guard and is marked as [No. 7]. Noted on recto "Recommended by [indecipherable]".
GLC03769.148
Battle of North Point and Death of Gen. Ross
1861-1877
One engraving entitled "Battle at North Point and Death of Gen. Ross" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at North Point, fought on September 12, 1814. General John Stricker led his troops against a British force led by Major General Robert Ross...
GLC08878.0084
[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Atlanta]
27 July 1864
Snell, J.P., fl. 1864
Presented by Snell to Asbury Stephens, "one of the participants this 23d. day of Sept. 1864, at Eastpoint, Ga." Shows where the 2nd Brigade crossed the railroad, moved into battle, position at the works, and its efforts to repulse the Confederates...
GLC04498.03
A message from the army of the Valley of Virginia
February 10, 1865
Smith's Brigade
"A message from the army of the valley of Virginia" "after four years of terrible war with a savage foe who seeks our subjugation, we are still firm in our determination to seek our independence"
GLC08105
[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Williamsburg]
5 May 1862
Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869
Shows the troop positions of forces under Union generals Philip Kearney and Joseph Hooker, as well as the Confederate line. Also shows the open field where the combatants met, Fort Magruder, and other structures. Smith is identified on the docket...
GLC06161
Return of the state of Capt. Doughty's Company 2nd Regt. of Artillery
24 September 1782
Guion, Isaac, fl. 1776-1823
Return of Captain Doughty's company broken down by rank and status (fit, sick, etc.).
GLC02437.01625
Society of the Silurians: Directory of Members and Handbook [May 1977]
May 1977
Society of the Silurians, fl. 1924-1977
One copy of the directory and handbook printed by the Society of the Silurians dated May 1977. Includes directory of members, the institution's consitution and their mission statement.
GLC09640.272
[Group portrait of teenagers of Japanese-American descent]
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
One undated black-and-white photograph of teenagers of Japanese-American descent in front of a house.
GLC09860.096
[Photograph of a man and dog in front of a house]
1941-1945
unknown, fl. 1941-1945
One undated black-and-white photograph of a man wearing suspenders posed in front of a house. Seated in a chair before the man is a small dog.
GLC09645.126
[Presidential pardon of William Dulaney, convicted of larceny].
5 November 1866
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Dulaney, was convicted of larceny and sentenced to serve two years in imprisonment. He was later pardoned after serving almost a year of his prison term for good behavior and by recommendation of a number of citizens. Countersigned by acting...
GLC04475
[Report of a meeting and transcription of a property description].
December 1710
Delano, Jonathan, fl. 1701-1717
John Tucker and others agree to the proper division of various peninsulas and islands. Includes a certified copy of a transcription from the 31 December 1691 Dartmouth Book of Records, also signed and certified by Delano. Signed as Clerk of the...
GLC02924.005
A Manual of parliamentary practice for use of the Senate of the United States
1801
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
With bookplate of James M. Garnett, Essex County, Va. American Bibliography 719, Sabin 35887, Bibliotheca Jeffersoniana p. 83
GLC03024
Pardon of George H. Lewis, convicted of embezzlement.
March 25, 1878
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Convicted of mail embezzlement. Pardoned by recommendation of Minnesota Senators and a number of respectable citizens. (c/s William M. Evarts)
GLC00068.13
11 July 1710
Cary, John, fl. 1710
The meeting was held in answer to a petition of Nathan Howland. The names of those in attendance at the meeting are listed. Attested as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth as a true copy.
GLC02924.052
to the Sheriff of Suffolk County re: misconduct of Samuel Vetch
1713/02/24
Anne, Queen of Great Britain, 1665-1714
The royal government orders the arrest of Samuel Vetch and the seizure of his estate so that he may be brought to trial for the misappropriation of government funds. This is followed by a response from Samuel Tyley, Junior Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk...
GLC03107.00988
to the Committee of Correspondence of Wellfleet, Massachusetts
1774/03/24
Cooper, William, 1720-1809
Writing on behalf of Boston's Committee of Correspondence, Cooper gives comments on the opinion of Bostonians regarding tea sold without tax.
GLC05537
Blank Application for Removal of Charge of Desertion
circa 1890
Blank application for Removal of Charge of Desertion.
GLC03523.10.225
Army Regulations Adopted for the Use of the Army of the Confederate States, in accordance with late acts of Congress
1861
Confederate States of America. War Dept.
Signed by Confederate Cavalry officer Captain T. B. Holland, who served under General J. E. B. Stuart and General Fitzhugh Lee. Printed by West and Johnston, 145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Holland served in Co. F. Virginia Cavalry (Bedford...
GLC05987.49
[Appointment of James Madison Porter, Secretary of War]
8 March 1843
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
Appoints James Madison Porter Secretary of War with the following certificate: "Know Ye: That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of James Madison Porter, of Pennsylvania, I do appoint him Secretary for...
GLC02774
[Act of Congress for management of district jails]
3 March 1791
Printed document signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Signed in type by Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate, and approved by...
GLC04259
[Message of the President of the United States regarding Kansas]
1857
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
President Buchanan submits a report of Lewis Cass, Secretary of State, with other correspondence and documents related to the Kansas Territory. Contains correspondence of Robert John Walker, Governor of Kansas Territory, among others. 35th Congress...
GLC00267.167
[Appointment of Richard Varick, Mayor of New York]
February 7, 1801
Jay, John, 1745-1829
Appointment of Varick to the positions of Mayor, Water Bailiff, and Clerk of the Market. Includes pendant seal attached with ribbon. Modern mounting.
GLC02127
February 13, 1798
Appointment of Varick to the positions of Mayor, Water Bailiff, and Clerk of the Market. Includes large pendant seal attached with ribbon. Modern mounting.
GLC00740
"The following is a genuine Extract of a letter from the Earl of Chatham"
1776/03/09
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, fl. 1776
The Earl of Chatham condemns the American revolutionary goals of liberty and republicanism, and declares: "Whilst America retain'd her allegience, I was the Friend of America; whilst there was room for honorable accommodation, I was happy to propose...
GLC03107.03341
A Compilation of the laws of the state of Pennsylvania relative to the poor...
1796
Pennsylvania
Printed by Zachariah Poulson. Printed with Ordinances for the poor. Sabin 60002, Evans 30277. Bookplate of Robert C. Bouck on front pastedown.
GLC04167
[Presidential pardon of Hilaire Devault, convicted of smuggling].
December 17, 1866
Devault was convicted of smuggling, then sentenced to pay a $1500 fine and court costs. She was pardoned because of mitigating circumstances and by recommendation of the US. District Attorney and respectable citizens. Countersigned by Secretary of...
GLC00068.11
Decision of the Albany Justices of the Peace
1691/11/05
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Decision regarding the inheritance of the estate of Jo Barentse Wemp.
GLC03107.00197
"List of Debtors drawn out of Leidger N F"
1714/12/15
List of debtors from Manor of Livingston, Catskill, Claverak, and Kinderhook.
GLC03107.01091
Abstract of musters of the Northern Army for the month of August 1783
August 1783
Barber, William, fl. 1783-1784
List of troops mustered in the Northern Army in August 1783. The list is divided between infantry and artillery and subdivided by rank. In the infantry there were 159 officers, 430 non-commissioned officers, and 2,864 privates. In the artillery there...
GLC02437.02450
Answer of the 5 Nations of Indians westwards to the proposition of Coll. Dongan
1687/05/23
Five Nations
The Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas give separate replies, ye they all relate to similar issues. Each group discusses their resolve to go to war with the Turchturicks, and their wariness of consorting with the Governor of Canada....
GLC03107.01983
Pardon of Lucy Wheeler, "a negress," convicted of two counts of aggravated assault.
17 November 1854
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Wheeler, convicted of two counts of aggravated assault: sentenced in one case to 1 year imprisonment, and to pay a $0.50 fine and court costs; sentenced in the other to 6 months imprisonment [to be served following the first term], and to pay another...
GLC00173.05
Capture of the City of Mexico by Cortez
1870
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
One engraving entitled "Capture of the City of Mexico by Cortez" dated 1870. Depicts close combat between armored spanish soliders and Aztec warriors, August 13, 1521. Engraved from orignal artwork by Alonzo Chappel in the possession of the...
GLC08878.0180
[Proceedings of the court of inquiry in the case of the Petersburg mine explosion (Battle of the Crater)]
circa 1864-1865
Three clippings consisting of two articles on the explosion. General Winfield Hancock presided over proceedings: "Notwithstanding the failure to comply with orders, and to apply proper military principles, ascribed to Gen. Burnside, the court is...
GLC04385.06
to James Winchester re: procedures of court of inquiry
[1815]/05/15
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
For conduct of resigned officers. The letter, dated "Nashville 23, May 15" should actually be dated 1815; Winchester responded on June 5, 1815, per the Andrew Jackson Papers
GLC06789.01
Receipt of payment from Robert Livingston of Clermont
1719/08/19
Francis, Henry, fl. 1719-1737
Also contains a receipt of payment signed by Luke Brasher, of the same date.
GLC03107.01309
A Plan of Boston and its Environs... [siege of Boston]
1776/03/12
Dury, Andrew, fl. 1775-1776
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 16.
GLC04410
[Photograph of a rally in support of Angela Davis]
4 August 1971
Zabala, fl. 1971
One black and white photograph taken by "Zabala" dated August 4, 1971. Image is of a crowd of people gathered on a lawn. Some members of the crowd sit on top of a parked car in the foreground. Reverse side contains a stamp that reads, "Angela Davis...
GLC09716.08
to The cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania
27 May 1795
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Asks the cashier at the Bank of Pennsylvania to notify Samuel Hodgdon "in Case any notes on bills of my drawing are or shall in the Bank of Pennsylvania [arrive ?] for payment in the course of the ensuing five months" as Hodgdon will be paying them.
GLC02437.06424
Descriptive catalogue of photographs of North American Indians
1877
Jackson, William Hicks, 1835-1903
Printed by the Government Printing Office. This document is a catalogue intended to systematize the collection of photographs taken of Native Americans during the United States Geological Survey of the Territories.
GLC03775.01
[Photograph of a crowd of people at the pier]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people shooting streamers from a pier.
GLC09860.269
[Articles of agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]
1 July 1791
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
Articles of agreement between Phillips, Leonard Jarvis and John Read for the state of Massachusetts and Henry Jackson and associates for the sale of two million acres "of unappropriated lands in the Eastern parts of [the] Commonwealth..." There are...
GLC02437.10230
[Presidential pardon of Edward Miles, convicted of larceny].
January 4,1867
Miles was convicted of larceny; sentenced to one year imprisonment. Pardoned due to advanced age, ignorance of the law, and previous good conduct. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00045.21
[Certificate of appointment to rank of major general]
24 June 1782
Hanson, John, 1715-1783
Partially printed document appointing William Heath to Major General in the Continental Army (Heath was previously a Major General of only Massachusetts troops and Brigadier General in the Continental Army). Signed by John Hanson as President of the...
GLC01412.08
[Inventory of property of Captain William C. Baen]
10 May 1812
Bruce, William, fl. 1812
Signed by four officers of the 4th infantry regiment Baen belonged to. Lists effects of the deceased Baen and the amount for which each item was sold. Endorsement on verso signed by Bruce certifying that J. L. Eastman and R. B. Brown of the 4th U...
GLC01450.716.02
[Commission of Alexander Anderson as lieutenant of foot]
24 April 1758
Reading, John, fl. 1758
Countersigned by Secretary Charles [illegible]. Assigns Anderson to the New Jersey Regiment under Captain John [illegible]. Partially printed document. Signed as President of the Council (governor) and "Commander in Chief of the Province of Nova...
GLC01412.64.15
Account sheet re: establisment of 4 companies of men
1699/03/26
Livingston tabulated the daily and annual expense of establishing four companies of "foot" or infantry.
GLC03107.00490
[Inventory of the Estate of Aaron White Jr.]
1782
Smith, John, fl. 1782
Co-signed by Zebulon Stow. Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists an inventory of the estate taken by Smith and Stow under oath. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden...
GLC01450.013.05
[History of recent ownership of the Waldo Patent]
9 October 1805
Statement detailing the history of how Knox came to be in possesion of the Waldo patent.
GLC02437.09284
The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles
February 12, 1800
Humphrey, H., fl. 1788-1800
One colored engraving entitled "The Man of Feeling in search of Indispensibles" dated February 12, 1800. Features a room full of women. One woman is entering the room via a door on the right of the image. A man kneels in the center inspecting dresses...
GLC09791.20
[Resolution of Provincial Congress of Watertown for enlistments]
23 April 1775
Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775
Clerical copy with signature of Joseph Warren, as President Pro Tempore, in the secretary's hand. Document refers to "the Recovery and preservation of our undoubted Rights and Liberties." Delineates pay scale of various ranks in the army, says a...
GLC01450.608
[Photograph of people of Japanese descent at a temple]
One undated photograph of a people of Japanese descent at a temple. Two people in ceremonial garb are praying.
GLC09860.111
Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro
One engraving entitled "Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro" dated 1870. Depicts Spanish soliders surrounding an Incan man chained to a log with branches piled at his feet. In the foreground a religous man waves a Christian cross in the face of...
GLC08878.0182
Pardon of Truman O. Angell, convicted of bigamy.
May 13, 1892
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
Convicted of bigamy. Pardoned since he had forswore and avoided bigamy from April 1, 1885 and promised to uphold the laws of the U.S. against the unlawful practices of the Mormon Church. (c/s James G. Blaine)
GLC00045.35
British Officers [of the American War of Independence]
Rogers, J. fl. 1860
One engraving entitled "British Officers [of the American War of Independence]" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of General Thomas Gage, Sir Henry Clinton, Carles Marquis Cornwallis, General John Burgoyne, and Lord William Howe. Engraved by J. Rogers.
GLC08878.0121
Account of the Mayor and Aldermen of Albany
1700/03/27
Hoogan, William, fl. 1700
Expense report of the Mayor Pieter Schuyler and the Aldermen of Albany from 27 September 1699 to 3 October 1699. Hoogan makes a request for payment on the 5 October [1699] and acknowledges receipt of payment on 27 March 1700.
GLC03107.00513
to the Editor of the Tribune
February 5, 1864
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Complains that the Tribune misused a statement made by him to Wendell Phillips at the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. The statement concerned John C. Fremont, who was active in the Radical Republicans, a group of hard-line...
GLC07483.06
to the Society of the Army of the Potomac
30 June 1890
Bronson, Williard H., fl. 1889-1890
Written by Lieutenant Commander Bronson as commander of the USS "Petrel" accepting an invitation to the annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Potomac to be held on 3 and 4 July. Written on the letterhead of the USS "Petrel."
GLC03479.60
Foreign Volunteers [of the American War of Independence]
One engraving entitled "Foreign Volunteers [of the American War of Independence]" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Frederich Wilhelm ludolf Gerhard Augustin Baron von Steuben, Casimir Pulaski, Gilbert du Motier Lafayette, Tadeusz Kosciusko, and Johann...
GLC08878.0122
[Photograph of side view of Stanford Memorial Church]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a side view of Stanford Memorial Church. View captures the church's stained-glass windows.
GLC09860.435
Carte de visite of a full seated view of Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy
1861 ca.
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Same as 108. CDV mount has purple borders. Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony. 501 Broadway, N.Y. from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Manufacturer of Photographic Albums."
GLC05111.02.0107
Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts
June 1952
National Community Relations Advisory Council
One pamphlet entitled, "Equality of Opportunity in Housing, A Handbook of Facts," dated June 1952. Printed by the National Community Relations Advisory Council. Writing pertains to housing laws cost, racial discrimination, public housing, effects of...
GLC09640.067
Origin and Author of "The Pledge of Allegiance"
June 1940
National Woman's Relief Corps
Booklet about the history of the pledge of allegiance. This booklet includes printings of letters that detail the history of the pledge. It also contains a section on the modifications that have been made to the pledge. The booklet has been written...
GLC09658
Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)
1865
One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops landing, unopposed, on the beach outside Fort Fisher, January 13, 1865. Union soliders on the beach appear patient as they wait for fellow...
GLC08878.0173
"In Senate Of The United States…The bill from the House of Representatives , entitled 'An act for the admission of the state of Maine into the Union..."
February 3, 1820
"In Senate Of The United States…The bill from the House of Representatives , entitled 'An act for the admission of the state of Maine into the Union,' …being under consideration, …Mr. Thomas proposed to amend the said amendments, by adding… : …in all...
GLC09376
Battle of Wilson's Creek--Fall of General Lyon
Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888
One engraving entitled "Battle of Wilson's Creek-Fall of General Lyon" circa 1861-1877. Depicts hand-to-hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. In the center of the painting, a mortally...
GLC08878.0166
[Map of islands on the Sea of Okhotsk]
1861-1865
A hand-drawn map on linen of islands in the Sea of Okhotsk located on the coast of Russia between the Kamchatka Peninsula and Sakhalin Island. The map contains numbers throughout and depicts such places Big Shantar, Little Shantar, Bear Island, and...
GLC02016.181
Pardon of Patrick Breen, Jr., convicted of assault.
June 15, 1877
Convicted of assault; sentenced to 11 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney. (c/s William M. Evarts)
GLC00056
to Board of War & Ordnance
23 September 1781
Believes that the provisions of shot and shells will be inadequate for the siege of Yorktown. Requests additional ordnance be sent to Head of Elk, Maryland. Asks that Samuel Hodgdon, the commissary general of military stores, be ordered to...
GLC02437.01188
[Names of original owners of the Waldo patent]
1783-1815
List of names of those originally owning land in the Waldo patent, how much land they owned, and who now owns that land.
GLC02437.09290
[Salaries for members of the Department of War]
February 4, 1795
Lewis, Samuel, fl. 1795
Lists the amount paid for the salaries of the members of the war department by quarter. Noted as written at the War Office.
GLC02437.06348
[Account of the campaign of September and October 1777]
16 September 1777 - 16 October 1777
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Later copy. Possibly created by William Knox, General Henry Knox's brother. Contains a report of the 20 September Battle of Paoli. Mentions Generals Knox, Green (possibly Nathanael Greene), and Alexander McDougall. In an entry for 28 September...
GLC02437.00654
Pardon of John W. Paxton, convicted of larceny.
19 June 1867
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment. Pardoned after serving prison term for his good conduct and penitence. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC01612
[Copy of a report of a meeting to choose a surveyor].
circa 1723
Hathaway, Thomas, fl. 1717-1726
Hathaway clerically signs for Richard Borden, John Akin, William Wood, Jacob Barker, and Isaac Smith. Benjamin Hammond is to lay out the general divisions of the uplands. John Akin is to assist him. Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of...
GLC02924.031
[Recommendation of a leave of absence for Captain Benton]
February 15, 1783
Butler, Zebulon, 1731-1795
Colonel Butler recommends Benton, of the First Connecticut Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.09645
Pardon of J. Walton Hopkins, convicted of counterfeiting.
1850/10/15
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Pardoned after request from the jury and district attorney. (c/s W.S. Derrick) Pardon is framed with picture of President Fillmore.
GLC01986
[List of salaries for the Department of War]
December 31, 1792
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of October, November and December. Names include John Stagg Junior, R. J vanden Brock, Constant Freeman, Benjamin Bankson, Philip Audibert [Audebert], Nathan Jones, James B. Smith...
GLC02437.05769
[Photograph of Man Posing in Front of Tent]
1945
A photograph of a man leaning against a tent.
A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.
GLC09620.277
Certificate of purchase of goods from Robert Livingston
1714/05/06
Collins, John, fl. 1711-1721
Collins certifies that he purchased cattle and pork from Robert Livingston for the use of Coll. Ingoldesby's company, and explains the financial terms of the purchase.
GLC03107.01077
Pardon of Edward Buckley, convicted of malicious trespass.
11 October 1878
Convicted of malicious trespass; sentenced to pay a $25 fine and "...in default to serve 60 days..." imprisonment. Pardoned since he was innocent of the charges. (c/s F. W. Durand)
GLC02839
Surrender of Cornwallis
1845
Baillie, James S., fl. 1838-1855
Hand-colored lithograph showing Lord Cornwallis surrendering to George Washington at Yorktown on 19 October 1781. Several other American and British military leaders also appear. Names printed under lithrograph read: "Kosciuzko," "Steuben," "Laurens...
GLC02918.02
[Bill of sale]
4 April 1861
Horstmann Bros. & Co, fl. 1861
Receipt for Confederate uniform purchased by William E. Jones in Philadelphia. Includes fabric amounts, buttons, collar, etc., and costs. Verso contains handwritten supplies, such as trumpets, feathers, cord, etc. Printed receipt with details...
GLC02711.26
Report of the Attorney General [Transmitted with:] Report of the superintendent of public printing
1 November 1864
Davis, Geo, fl. 1864
GLC06745.205
Return of the division of forces. no 20
1779-1780
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Lists the number of soldiers in the army, how they were divided by state, how many horses these men would require, how much feed the horses would require, and how much this feed would cost. Prepared by the office of the Quarter Master General...
GLC00634.02.09
[Photograph of Lillian Davis]
January 31, 1991
Carson, Richard, fl. 1991
One black-and-white image taken by Richard Carson dated January 31, 1991 for the Houston Chronicle. Pictured is Lillian Davis for a Black History Month assignment. She holds a portrait of her grandparents who were formerly enslaved people, Mitchell...
GLC09854
Collage of bust portraits of 101 Union generals
circa 1861-1865
Each portrait is numbered, and there is a key on the back of the card identifying each of the "Union Heroes." Graphite inscription on verso "21" "**Book." Identifying key imprinted on verso.
GLC05111.02.1380
View of the harbor face of Fort Moultrie.
April 1861
Osborn's Gallery
Osborn imprint on verso. View of the harbor face of Fort Moultrie. The shot furnace is visible in the foreground, and Fort Sumter is visible in the distance to the right.
GLC04509.13
Monthly Return of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery
25 October 1783
Cooper, Samuel, 1757-1840
List of the Massachusetts Corps of Artillery. Lists people present in the corp by rank and status, where they are on duty, who is on the staff, among others. Of the two captains, one is present and fit for duty, while the other is on the staff...
GLC02437.10175
Same as 107. Graphite inscription on recto "Welles. Secy Navy." Graphite inscription on verso "Gideon Welles, Sec. of the Navy under Abr. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: ""Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth...
GLC05111.02.0108
to Pres. of the Convention of New Hampshire
January 23, 1777
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Washington pleads for the troops allotted to the state of New Hampshire and argues that "nothing but their [i.e., British] ignorance of our number protects us." The second leaf is not conjugate.
GLC00639.28
[Certificate of the service of Lieutenant Colonel Carrington]
28 July 1784
Knox certifies that [Edward] Carrington sold cannon to defray expenses of transporting arms and stores to establish a magazine near Richmond, Virginia, for the Southern states. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.03032
[Commission of James Des Pieres as lieutenant of foot for a regiment commanded by William Stanhope]
23 August 1711
Argyll, John Campbell, Duke of, 1680-1743
Countersigned by R. Arnold, authorized by the Secretary at War. Argyll's seal is completely worn off, and docket (on verso) is faded. Campbell signs as General and Commander in Chief of British forces in Spain.
GLC01412.66
[List of officers of Colonel Samuel McClellan's regiment]
1777
Lists officers and their place of residence.
GLC01450.122
Petition re: reimbursement of 15 barrels of Powder
1695/02/13
Peyster, Abraham de, fl. 1768
15 Barrels of Gunpowder owned by de Peyster, while stored in the New York City magazine, were requisitioned by Jacob Leisler during his tenure at the head of the Provincial Government and never returned. De Peyster petitioned the Council in London...
GLC03107.00282
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