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Wing of the Capitol building with flag at half-staff.

A print of a photograph taken of the Grand Review of the Union Army on May 23rd, 1865. The photograph shows the north wing of the US Capitol building with the camera facing south-west. There is a large crowd in front of the Capitol, presumably...

GLC05111.01.0011

Composite carte de visite photograph of bearded man with hat

Shows head of bearded man with hat and pipe superimposed over cartoon body of a man in a plaid suit holding a fishing pole.

GLC00241.19

Sale of land by John Robinson to Johan Barnhart Koens

John Robinson sold his farm on the Manor of Livingston to Johan Barnhart Koens, with the permission of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03000

to Leverett Saltonstall re: "the Constitutional check of the Senate"

"It is...in the Senate alone, that the friends of our Union, and of its Free Republican Institutions, can find a solid foundation for the cheering hope that they will be preserved and redeemed...the Constitutional check of the Senate, fearlessly and...

GLC07279

to George Bampfeild re: salary for Secretary of Indian Affairs

Livingston discusses the action being taken to receive the unpaid portion of his salary due to him as Secretary of Indian Affairs.

GLC03107.01335

[Sale to Keen & Hagerty of Captain S. H. Dunan's lease]

Copy of the sale of a lease on a warehouse at 48 South Howard Street in Baltimore owned by William and Caroline W. Remington.

GLC03545.24.35

[Receipt for goods received from the firm of Broome & Platt]

Copy of GLC02437.03192. Unsigned, but identical to GLC02437.03192 and written in the same hand, that of Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.03193

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.

GLC09584.062

[Certificate confirming the citizenship of John Harris, an African American]

Partially printed. Savage signs as notary public, confirming Harris's status as a citizen of the United States. Harris, born in Alexandria, Virginia, "is a free coloured man, now residing in said Salem and never has been under allegiance to any...

GLC04289

[Return of ordnance stores at Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh]

Signed by I. Craig, Captain of Artillery to Henry Knox, Brigadier General of Artillery. Lists stores of shells, powder, cartridges, muskets, rifles, swords, etc. Note on verso of last fold states the return differs from the last due to a fire that...

GLC02437.10019

[Enlistment document for volunteers in company of William Van Dueser]

Signed by 23 men to show they have voluntarily enlisted in the company of artillery under the command of William Van Dueser to serve as a guard for the town of New Haven, Connecticut until the first day of 1782. Several people signed their name, but...

GLC02542.28

Spirit of the age. [Vol. 15, no. 20 (January 4, 1864)]

A scene in the life of General Stonewall Jackson, negro troops

GLC06871

To the free and loyal inhabitants... [Defense of non-importation agreements]

A short printed letter defending the non-importation agreements against Tory merchants. Signed "Brutus" but attributed to Alexander McDougall, because the manuscript was found in his personal papers. Evans 11588. Schlesinger's Colonial Merchants p...

GLC02552

[Orders regarding the Act of Congress to reduce the infantry]

Discusses arrangements made in light of the Congressional resolve to discharge most of the Continental troops. Writes, "General Knox cannot take leave of this remnant of the Continental Army without expressing his ardent wishes for their future...

GLC02437.03016

[Return of military stores brought from Burlington to West Point]

Lists ordnance and stores brought from Burlington, New Jersey to West Point, New York for use of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery.

GLC02437.10510

[Certificate for membership in the Loyal League of Union Citizens]

Signed by Curdy as Chairman of the Executive Committee and [Crosper?] Westmore as Secretary of the League, admitting David B. Scott as a member.

GLC03619.01.13

A Weekly Return of Lt. Burbeck's Companey in Col. Knox's Reigt.

Lists numbers of men of various rank, under Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's command, present in varying capacities. Jefferds was a sergeant in Knox's artillery regiment.

GLC02437.00456

The Highland Regiment of the British Army Marching Through Boulogne

The British Highland Regiment, a regiment of Scotsman, marching through the city of Boulogne, on the first day that British troops arrived in France.

GLC09584.029

[Group of four officers sitting outside a log cabin at Spotsylvania]

A print of a photograph of four Union officers seated outside of a log cabin. Officer on the right is looking directly at the camera. Brick structures can be seen in the center left. Inscription on verso: "Gardner IX (or XI) 590."
See GLC 5111.01...

GLC05111.01.0127

[Oval bust portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in civilian dress]

Oval seated portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. White mount with pencil inscription on verso: "Genl. U.S. Grant, Dec 9 1872, with his autograph written on face of photograph." Date and autograph below image are severely...

GLC07808.041

[List of twenty fifth Massachusetts regiment killed, wounded, or missing.]

One newspaper clipping sent by George M. Eveleth to Emma Ellen Bullard Eveleth dated June 15, 1864. A list of additional names of men in the twenty fifth Massachusetts regiment that were killed, wounded, or reported missing. Written in the Chestnut...

GLC03857.33.02

The Secretary of State.... [report on supplying coinage from England]

Broadside printed by Childs and Swaine. First printing of Jefferson's first published report as Secretary of State rejecting a proposal to import copper coins minted in England as an infringement on American sovereignty. The idea had been proposed...

GLC01738

Message of the President re: American seamen imprisoned at Dartmoor Prison

Printed by William A. Davis. List over 2000 naval POWs by name and rank, how and where they were captured, where confined and when exchanged.

GLC02885

Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga N.Y. Oct. 17th 1777

Created by Currier as a lithograph of the painting by John Trumbull, which hangs in the U.S. Capital Building. Signature in lower right corner of lithograph says "O. Knursch 1852." Fine print below the picture says "Entered according to act of...

GLC03567

[Order to issue ten pounds of beef to General Knox]

Order issued by Fort Major of West Point Doughty to commissary James Forsyth. Asks that 10 pounds of beef be given to General Knox.

GLC02437.02293

to Secretary of War James Seddon and various Confederate generals

Seven retained telegrams to Union General John G. Foster's expedition towards Goldsboro, NC. "I have no cavalry with a view to the navigation of the Mississippi from New Orleans upwards, sails to-day from the North River, near the State Prison, to...

GLC09140

to Robert Livingston re: the deaths of Robert's two brothers

Millie Livingston (Robert's Sister) writes to pass on the news of the deaths of James and William Livingston. She also writes to quell Robert's anxieties about the living conditions for young Robert, who with the death of his uncles would stay with...

GLC03107.00583

[Return of ordnance stores at Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh]

Lists stores of shells, powder, cartridges, muskets, rifles, swords, etc. Fort Pitt was the site of present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fort McIntosh became the town of Beaver, Pennsylvania. Document is one long narrow sheet folded over many...

GLC02437.10030

[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artillery artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Also contains a note written by...

GLC02437.10106

[Texas land grant to "John S Boucher assignee of Hoard Claybrook"]

Signed by Pease as governor and countersigned by J. Crosby (possibly Josiah Frazier Crosby), commissioner of the General Land Office. Partially printed grant of 320 acres in Hunt County, Texas. Specifies the precise location and boundaries of the...

GLC06623.15

to John T. McKenzie re: Chickasaw women; prospect of marriage

"...I envy you not when I think of my charming little Chickasaw--a perfect paragon of beauty and excellence...the Queen of the forest....I think by properly managing the affair I can lur Miss Mattie into a marriage contract and thus complete my fame...

GLC06741.05

[Photograph of nurses in VNA dispensary in New Haven, Connecticut]

One photograph dated 1921 of nurses at the VNA dispensary in New Haven, Connecticut. Image is of nurses with children inside the dispensary. On reverse side, noted in pencil are the names of three nurses captured in the photograph; Nurse Ross, Nurse...

GLC09823.04

Federal officers on steps of Arlington House. [1861-1865 ca.]

Ten Federal officers stand on the steps of a large building with columns. The men stand in lines descending the steps; the leftmost line is of three men, the next has two, the next four, and the last is of just one man. There is a large flaw on the...

GLC05111.01.0556

to James Madison re: acknowledging receipt of Mary Willis' property

Receipt, unsigned, from William Dangerfield (just married to Mary Willis, ward of James Madison, Sr.), acknowledging receipt of all her property from James Madison, Sr.,

GLC00099.007

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of Robert, Jr.'s flour

Robert Cambridge informs his father of how he sold his flour, and states that he has settled the account of their partnership. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.03196

[Privateer commission for the schooner "Adventure" of Exeter, New Hampshire].

President of the First Continental Congress John Hancock signed this privateer commission authorizing Commander of the Adventure James Johnson to capture British vessels and cargo.

GLC05659

His most Sacred Majesty George IIId, King of Britain, &c.

This document is a mezzotint depicting King George III. Three names are associated with the making of this print. The first, which is noted in the lower left corner of the engraving, is T. Frye. The note next to his name reads "ad vivum delineavit"...

GLC05694

Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America

Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...

GLC05723

Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America

Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...

GLC05723.01

[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's company of artillery artificers]

Also signed by Captain Patten. Lists captains, amount of rations, and number of days receiving rations. Shaw signs as aide-de-camp to Henry Knox at West Point. Patten signs a note on verso listing absentees. Covers March 13-16. Sergeant George...

GLC02437.10104

Translation of letter to Tobias Lear re: delay in correspondence

The Bashaw explains that his other obligations, and lack of access to a translator resulted in the delayed reply to Lear's letter. Emphasizes that Lear should not doubt "my zeal, & peaceful intentions." Docketed on verso: "Translation of a Letter...

GLC02794.091

[Texas land grant to "Leonidas Wilson, Assignee of Jones Whittaker"]

Signed by Pease as governor and countersigned by J. Crosby (possibly Josiah Frazier Crosby), commissioner of the General Land Office. Partially printed grant of 284 acres in Collin County, Texas. Specifies the precise location and boundaries of the...

GLC06623.18

[List of persons who have taken up lands in Warren]

Contains an extensive list of names. Docket indicates that the document lists names of people residing in Warren, [Maine,] given by Mr. Moses Copeland in 1786.

GLC02437.09161

Twenty Five officers of the 80th New York Volunteers

A view of twenty-five officers (standing and seated) of the 80 N.Y. Volunteers, posing in camp. Inscription "Officers 80 N.Y. Vols." Additional inscription on verso: "Duplicate."

GLC05111.01.0900

[Two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. One soldier is waving at the camera, as he shakes the other soldier's hand.

GLC09612.04

[Legal document transfering land to the colony of Rhode Island]

Co-signed by Coman's wife Sarah. Also witnessed and signed by Philip Peekham and Jacob Goff. Coman sold about one acre of land to the colony of Rhode Island for 50 Spanish milled dollars. The deal was made with John Jenckes and John Waterman as...

GLC01450.410.01

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Captain in the First Regt. Artillery]

Appointment of Thomas Ward as Captain in the first Regiment of Artillery, beginning on November 1, 1876. Signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President, countersigned by James D. Cameron ("J.D. Cameron") as Secretary of War. No reason given for promotion...

GLC00778.08

The Secretary of the Treasury [...], relatively to [...] a Mint

A-E2 F2(-F2) ($1 signed). Regarding establishment of a Mint. Submitted by Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury as an appendix to his report on the Public Credit. Evans 23920.

GLC01036

to Mr. Attorney General re: the petition of Robert Livingston

Lowndes asks the Attorney General to review Livingston's petition, and determine if it is legal to pay the arrears of his salary out of the surplus revenue.

GLC03107.02080

to Robert Livingston re: trial for insufficiency of the jail

Philip writes that the Supreme Court of New York has scheduled a trial in the matter over the insufficiency of the jail at Albany. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01570

[African American Soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier looking under the hood of a fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 13th Calvary.

GLC09612.01

Planning details of the trip from "Shangri-La" to Tokyo

A black and white photograph of Captain Marc A. Mitscher, and Major General James H. Doolittle with airmen preparing for the raid on a flight deck of the USS Hornet . There is a press clipping attached to the back of the photograph with a stamp dated...

GLC09553.01

[Pardon of Michael Bright and eight others for obstructing justice].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Pardoned by Madison because their crimes arose from a sense of duty, not disobediance. The recipients of the pardon were Michael Bright, James Atkinson, William Cole, Charles Westfall, Samuel...

GLC00045.01

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and his family

Grant is seated in a chair in the doorway. His wife stands in the doorway and faces right. Jesse Grant leans on the chair his father is sitting in and has a small medal or watch on his jacket. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress...

GLC05111.02.0433

[Salary list of the War Department from April-June 1793]

Provides a list of payments made to the 10 employees of the War Department for the second quarter of 1793. A total of $1,695.18 was paid out on 2 July. All the employees except Secretary Knox signed the document, saying they received their money....

GLC02437.05902

[Group of five officers sitting outside a log cabin at Spotsylvania]

A print of a photograph of five officers seated outside of a log cabin. A tent is stretch out to form the roof on the well constructed log cabin. The cabin has a brick chimney topped with a barrel. An A-frame tent with a brick chimney is behind the...

GLC05111.01.0126

Autograph letterbook of outgoing correspondence, most 1785-88, 1805-8 & 1811-12

Including letters to John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Pickering, John Sullivan, Charles Thomson, James Bowdin, and other State governors regarding military affairs, state customs regulations and the need for interstate coordination...

GLC05896

[Certificate establishing Joseph Hopkins as ensign of a state militia regiment]

Signed by Cooke as Governor of Rhode Island. Signed by Henry Ward, Secretary of Rhode Island. Docket indicates that Hopkins was an ensign in Captain Malachi Hammet's Company.

GLC01450.444.01

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: state of trade and markets

Peter gives an account of the state of different markets in the West Indies and elsewhere, and how rum and flour seem to be selling. Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.02840

"Pres. Roosevelt when he was Col. of the Rough Riders."

Full-length profile of Roosevelt mounted on horseback and facing right. Parts of both Roosevelt and the horse outlined in ink. Pencil notation "Pack [Pach?] Bros." on reverse.

GLC07002.39

to Patrick K. Rogers re: University of Virginia opening delayed

Jefferson writes that the general opening of the University will be delayed to 1821. Dr. Cooper may open a school of philosophy, chemistry, mineralogy and law. Written in Monticello

GLC06709

[Petition of National Continental Union League for union with Canada]

Petition calling for lawful, peaceful and honorable union between the United States and Canada. Says "The time has come when it is desirable that Europe should cease to direct or control the political or domestic affairs or any portion of this...

GLC05900

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit

Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...

GLC03107.03587

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: the death of Mr. Escott

Mr. Yeomans writes that he has not disposed of Robert, Jr.'s wine as requested, and explains that he has been unable to due to the sudden death of his business partner Mr. Escott. He requests that Robert, Jr. inform their acquaintances in New York...

GLC03107.02619

to John E. Williams re: solving banking crisis, Panic of 1873

Grant writes in part: "Cannot the bank presidents be brought together & resolve to aid each other?"

GLC04784

Gazette of the United States. [No. XLVIII (September 26, 1789)]

[French Revolution, fall of Bastille]

GLC03174.01

[Document empowering John North to protect lands of Plymouth proprietors]

Goodwin empowers Captain John North to do what he feels is necessary to protect lands belonging to the Plymouth proprietors. Tells him if someone wants to lease it for a year they will need a bond of performance of 1000 pounds. Says that of any wood...

GLC02542.24

Gazette of the United States. [No. 54 (October 17, 1789)]

Regarding the quorum obtained in the First Session of Senate; votes for President and Vice-President counted; with mention of George Washington's first tour. Disbound, leaves are now separate.

GLC06959.02

The Execution of Mrs. Surratt and the Lincoln assassination conspirators

Contemporary print of the famous Brady negative, showing the bodies hanging. Printed with red margin mounts by Taylor and Huntington. Brady photograph catalog list on back of the mount.

GLC06341

Queen's Council on behalf of Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins

Nicholas Bayard and John Hutchins were previously sentenced to death for the charges of treason and misdemeanor. At this session of the Queen's Council, the accused were granted impunity.

GLC03107.05295

Treaty of amity and commerce between the U.S. and France

Printed by De L'imprimerie Royale. First official printing.Treaty of friendship and commerce. One of the first two treaties concluded by the United States. Signed on 6 February 1778.

GLC03985.12

[Account of cash paid the officers under Henry Knox's command]

Lists officers, the amount of cash allotted to them, and the date allotted. Written from Knox's headquarters to Lieutenant Colonel of the Artillery William Burbeck and signed by him.

GLC02437.00243

[Portrait of President John F. Kennedy in the White House]

One black-and-white portrait of Senator John F. Kennedy taken by Fabian Bachrach. Image is front view of Kennedy that is eventually used as his official presidential portrait.

GLC09805.03

"Memorandum of what I am to do before I go off [to England]"

Livingston, prior to his voyage to England, has deliniated all the actions he would like to see completed before his journey. These actions include "write to Col. Hamilton for the bills of £30- & for letter of Recommendation," "to ship the fish &...

GLC03107.00254

Notice to delinquent tax-payers in the town of Acushnet.

Announces that thirty days from this date, the collector of taxes, Jabez Wood, will collect any unpaid taxes for 1864 and previous years for offenders in the Town of Acushnet.

GLC00246.05

to Robert Livingston re: business and the price of goods

Schuyler discusses the price of various goods and the state of their business accounts. He also mentions an unsubstantiated rumor that the French have taken Surinam. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01006

to Robert Livingston re: the malicious acts of Governor Nicholson

Vetch writes to bid farewell before his departure and to inform Livingston of the malice of Governor Nicholson, who did everything he could to keep Vetch from going to England.

GLC03107.01060

[List of goods to be purchased for the Creek Indians]

An estimate of goods to be purchased for the Creek Indians. The list includes items such as blankets, tailor's thread, saddles, and rifles with an estimated cost of $8.915.

GLC02437.06233

A survey of Lake Champlain, including Lake George, Crown Point... 1762

Includes (inset) "A particular plan of Lake George." The engraved map shows engagements between American and British forces on Lake Champlain. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.

GLC01874

[Portrait of Senator John F. Kennedy during televised presidential debates]

One black-and-white portrait of Senator John F. Kennedy dated September 26, 1960. Image is a 2/3 view of Kennedy's face and shoulders during presidential debates with Richard M. Nixon.

GLC09805.04

to Sarah Pillsbury re: death of his wife Anna Douglass

Douglass writes "Thanks for your kind letter. Mrs Douglass was all you say of her and more. She was the post in the centre of my house. Different we were in many things. She was conservative and I radical, she was for the old I for the new, She did...

GLC07752.01

Coal Wharf, Alexandria, Va. [view 1 -- right side of wharf]

View showing the right side of the wharf. Two men sit along the bank of a river, staring out at boats docked at the wharf. A woman's skirt is visible in the left-hand foreground. The steam boat "South America" is prominent in the center of the image...

GLC05111.01.0297

[To staff members of Columbia University, S.A.M. Laboratories, Division 1]

Dunning, a physicist working on the Manhattan Project, tenders his resignation as Director of Division I (at the Nash building, where Columbia University's Substitute or Special Alloy Metals Laboratory was located). Writes, "The work to which we are...

GLC03152.07

Account of Hendrick Schutt re: carting coals and smith work

Written at the Manor of Livingston.

GLC03107.02989

Gazette of the United States. [No. 31 (July 29, 1789)]

Act establishing Dept of Foreign Affairs.

GLC08767

Proclamation. By His Excellency Samuel Ward King [day of Thanksgiving]

Regarding setting aside day of thanksgiving

GLC07251.01

[Instructions to the paymaster of expedition forces to make payments]

Hodgson, a major general and colonel of the 5th foot regiment, directs Charles Bembridge, the Deputy Paymaster General to the Forces on an Expedition, to make payments to several regiments, in the amounts listed. Hodgson had served as correspondent...

GLC01450.261

Ma-In-Law Steals Show From New Head of USIA

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated 1957. Shows President Eisenhower smiling and greeting a woman. The attached press release states that the woman in the photo is Mrs. John T. Martin, the mother-in-law of George V. Allen. He...

GLC09677.17

Notes and Photographs of Paul H. Lobik [Decimalized .01-.05]

Two photographs of Paul H. Lobik, one taken with Olive McGuire; an invitation to the wedding of Genevieve Aletta; a postcard offering employment at the World's Fair; a miniature umbrella with a small note.

GLC09580

[Oath sworn before the Vice Admiralty Court of East Florida]

Countersigned by Judge Robert Catherwood. Legal document affirming the statement made under oath by Richard Wallace, Master of the ship "Ichard"(?). Wallace was claiming that all the papers from the captured brig "Hope" are in the possession of the...

GLC01411.07

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: ungracious attitude of Dudley Davis

Yates expresses wonder at Dudley Davis's criticism of himself, and believes that Davis has made these remarks out of desperation and a desire to blame some one for his troubles. Yates therefore advises Robert, Jr. to stay away from him "for fear (if...

GLC03107.03298

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: prohibition on exportation of provisions

Leyborne, Rossley, and Rockiliff state that they have just been informed of a new law that prohibits the exportation of wheat, flour, and biscuit to the Kingdom of Portugal. They request, however, that they not be forced to pay a penalty due to the...

GLC03107.02620

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sale of bread and flour

Curtin explains that a sloop carrying some of Philip Livingston's flour was carried off to Hispaniola by the Spanish, and has not been heard of since. He also discusses the sale of Robert, Jr. and Philip Livingston's provisions in Jamaica, and...

GLC03107.02639

Extensive view of shallow trenches and earthworks. [1864-1865 ca.]

The earthworks in this image are most likely the same as in # 607 and #615. In this view, it is possible to see the curve of the earthworks and the man in civilian clothes leaning against them [center, middleground]. The number "1070" appears in the...

GLC05111.01.0608

List of the stores deposited at Mount Hope and Hibernia

Unsigned, but authorship inferred from docket. List of shot and shells at Hibernia and Mount Hope. At the bottom of the first page, and on verso, is a note in a different hand (possibly Henry Knox's) disclosing the shells are stored in a locked...

GLC02437.01739

An impartial history of the war in America... to 1779

Printed for J. Milliken. With large folding plate opposite titlepage, "A New Map of North America" [no imprint] and accompanied by 13 additional plates, all fanciful depictions of American and British leaders.

GLC01842

[Sketch of a rock formation and trees with a person sleeping below]

Also sketch of plant. Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.046

Account of Capt. John Waddell for the Ship Oswego Packet

Account is for 19 days of labor.

GLC03107.02635

to Robley Dunglison re: his failing health, University of Virginina

Written in the hand of Dolley Madison.

GLC07524