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Said to be Headquarters of Gen. McClellan at battle of T. Pines.

Photograph of four housing structures in an open area. Three notes are written around the top of photograph.

GLC06698.09

Journal of the secret sessions of North Carolina with other Confederate states.

Record of the state of North Carolina and its relations with other Confederate states starting from the date it seceded from the Union. "Journal of the secret session of the convention of May 20, 1861 called to consider the relations of the State of...

GLC08035

Defence of Massachusetts. Speeches of Hon. Charles Sumner, on the Boston memorial for the repeal of the Fugitive Slave Bill, ...

Title continues, "... and in reply to Messrs. Jones of Tennessee, Butler of South Carolina, and Mason of Virginia." Delivered in the Senate of the U.S. 26 and 28 June 1854. Printed by Buell & Blanchard.

GLC00267.148

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia of the Confederate States, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the Confederate States, and for calling them forth to execute the laws of the Confederate States, suppress insurrections and repel invasions.

Confederate act enrolling all able bodied men of in the army, except those that have special exemptions. Also details the organization and hierarchy of the Confederate army, lists those who are exempted from service, gives the President the power to...

GLC08980.07

Manuscript map of Gettysburg battlefield

With annotations describing the battle and its aftermath. "Perfect desolation everything shot away dead reables [sic] & horse trees bushes & fence & posts all gone a perfect valley of death."

GLC09181

Acts of Congress, general orders, and instructions for the guidance of boards of Registration, in the third military district, (Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.)

Acts of Congressional reconstruction, centering on the registration of freedmen to vote, beginning with two Acts "to provide for the more efficient government of the rebel states," signed in type by Schuyler Colfax and Lafayette Foster; a second Act...

GLC00349

A Plan of New York island, with part of Long Island... [second issue]

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 107. Second issue dated a month later than GLC 3533 (first issue). This map shows British control of Manhattan.

GLC04177

The Battlefield of Bull Run

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Soldiers and part of a Battery, on the Battlefield of 'Bull Run.'" One cannon in place and it appear

GLC05137.207

Report of the house meeting

meeting notes

GLC09302.008

Speech: The Annexation of Cuba

GLC09302.022

[Account of cash paid for sundries delivered to families of officers and soldiers of the Connecticut Line]

Countersigned by Eleazer Waters at the Pay Table Office. List of accounts dated 16 March 1781 through 11 April 1781 listing officers or soldiers and the goods sent to them. Sundries include potatoes, beef, pork, wheat, and flour. Buell was...

GLC01450.035

Speech of Mr. Peckham, of New York, on the Kansas and Nebraska question.

Printed by John T. and Lem. Towers. Representative Peckham states, "... after thoroughly examining this bill, its history and progress, and the legislation pertaining to it, I cannot give it my support, believing that it contains none of the...

GLC05116.07

[Account of Jackson's Valley Campaign]

Detailed report by General Stonewall Jackson describing the events of the First Battle of Winchester, 25 May 1862. Signed by H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmitted to Brigadier General Robert Hall Chilton, Robert E. Lee's Assistant...

GLC05129

[Presidential pardon of Felix Mullen, who had been convicted in February 1862 in the District of Columbia of burglary].

Felix Mullen was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because Lincoln had been petitioned by the jury who had tried the case, who told him that they rendered their verdict upon a misconception of the law. Also his conduct while incarcerated had been good. In...

GLC00044.01

Proclamation by the President of the United States and the message of the governor of the state of Illinois, to the General Assembly, ...

Title continues, " ... together with a preamble and resolutions adopted by the Legislature accompanying the same." Printed on the first page is a letter introducing this proclamation by John Reynolds, Governor of Illinois, dated 24 December 1832...

GLC06605

to the Convention of Maryland

Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. Begins by saying "Our affairs are hastening fast to a Crisis; and the approaching Campaign will in all Probability, determine for ever the Fate of America." Says the King and Parliament has...

GLC00639.12

The Constitution of the state of Colorado, adopted in convention, March 14, 1876; also the address of the convention to the people of Colorado.

Printed by the Tribune Book and Job Printing House. Inscribed on the title page by William M. Clark, chairman of the constitutional convention of Colorado, to Barton House. Includes 19 articles, a schedule, a list of convention participants, a...

GLC08404

[Photograph of American Indian women standing outside the Bureau of Indian Affairs]

One photograph taken by Bob Ellis dated January 1973. Image displays American Indian women standing outside an office at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

GLC09853

Prisoners of war, 1861-1865

I Nevins 203, Dornbusch (Mass.) 418. Recollections of a POW at Libby Prison

GLC00267.359

In Memory of Col. Ellsworth, of N.Y. Fire Zouaves, Assassinated, May 24th 1861

Published by H. De Marson at 54 Chatham Street in New York. Hand-colored song sheet with draped American flags flowing down the sides. At the bottom left corner is an image of a Zouave and at the bottom right corner is the image of a slave dressed in...

GLC03617.05

[Stereocard of Castle Thunder Prison]

From a negative by Mathew Brady & Co. With various pencil inscriptions on verso. Only half of the stereocard is present, cutting off the original title and caption of the photograph.

GLC06999.24

[Presidential pardon of Patrick Joyce Jr. and John Handley, convicted of larceny].

On March 1866, Patrick Joyce Jr. and John Handley were convicted of larceny, sentenced to serve a one year imprisonment. Pardon was requested by the Mayor of Washington and a large number of respectable citizens Countersigned by Secretary of State...

GLC01476

The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." Side view of...

GLC05137.058

[Petition against Articles of Convention]

Petition from 17 officers of the 21st Regiment of Foot, known as North British Fusileers, to General John Burgoyne, protesting their conditions under the Articles of Convention, which delineated Burgoyne's terms of surrender after the Battle of...

GLC04764.87

Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. resolve (not to relax military)

Written as clerk of the South Carolina Secession Convention.

GLC02275

[Report on Battle of Shiloh]

General Wood's explanation of his own actions at the Battle of Shiloh, sent to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The report appears to be in response to negative testimony about Wood's conduct given by Judge Walters. Wood details all of his...

GLC01666

Interior of Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Interior of the Southern Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation' showing Gabions, 'Cheveaux de Frise' &c. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va, April 2nd, 1865. No. 3219...

GLC05111.01.0839

The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay on the foot passage in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' Part of a broken Musket and Bayonet stuck in the bank. The marks and spots on his...

GLC05137.059

The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Rebel soldiers killed in the trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation." This view shows the construction of their bomb proofs and Covered passages, which branch off in every direction...

GLC05137.061

["Bishop's Court Case of the First Ecclesiastical Ward of Weber Stake . . ." against Joseph Johnson.]

Transcript of court proceedings. Richard Ballantyne and Zachariah Ballantyne filed suit against Johnson Brick yard for repudiating a contract and money owed.

GLC05756.076

Habeas corpus and martial law. A review of the opinion of Chief Justice Taney, in the case of John Merryman.

Published by John Campbell. Second addition. Parker reviews the decision of Justice Roger B. Taney regarding the seizure of John Merryman, who was allegedly imprisoned without due process. Cover is missing. Back page is detached from binding.

GLC08599.11

to John Trumbull re: his engraving "Declaration of Independence", Univ. of Va.

With integral address leaf, free franked. Docketed by recipient. Jefferson agrees to subscribe to a copy of Trumbull's engraving of the signing of Declaration (Staufer 679) and also orders a print of Washington's resignation. He invites Trumbull...

GLC02483

The administrators of the estate of William Malcolm, deceased, in account current with the surviving executors of the state of Samuel Bayard, deceased

GLC03769.035.02

Message of the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of the treaty between the U.S. and her Britannic Majesty for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Lincoln: "It is desirable that such legislation as may be necessary to carry the treaty into effect should be enacted as soon as may comport with the convenience of Congress."

GLC09398

Life of Jefferson Davis, with a seceret history of the Southern Confederacy, ...

Title continues: "gathered "behind the scenes in Richmond." Containing curous and extraordinary information of the principal southern characters in the late war, in connection with President Davis, and in relation to the various intrigues of his...

GLC00267.310

"Veterans of the Army of the Potomac, National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A."

[Shows veterans standing near a model of a boat. Little girl in sailor suit in the foreground. Copyright information written in both English and Spanish.]

GLC05135.139

Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, in the Senate, January 30, 1854, on the Nebraska Territory.

Printed at the Sentinel Office. Disbound; original yellow cover visible on spine. "Is not the question involved the simple one, whether the people of the Territories shall be allowed to do as they please upon the question of slavery, subject only...

GLC00267.379

[Advertisement for A Narrative of the Captivity & Providential Escape of Mrs. Jane Lewis]

Illustrated publication advertisement for a recently published book about Lewis experience as a captive of Chief Black Hawk during the Black Hawk War. Published in the aftermath of the war after Black Hawk was taken as a captive on a tour for the...

GLC07390

[Petition against Articles of Convention]

Petition of the captains and subalterns of the 62nd Regiment of Foot, protesting the Articles of Convention to General John Burgoyne. Dated from other petitions in this collection which have a date of 10 November 1777. Says they cannot give their...

GLC04764.89

[Speech fragment on the proposed annexation of Texas]

Report of Adams to his constituents on events in the 25th Congress, intended for newspaper publication. Adams mentions the speech of Vermont Congressman William Slade, which so offended southerners that they walked out. Discusses annexation of Texas...

GLC00567

The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This view was taken the Morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." A soldier...

GLC05137.057

Diary of Eseck G. Wilber

Entries are pretty regular from March 1863 to July of that same year. He mainly records the daily weather. but does mention being a prisoner and some of activities there.

GLC00653.15.1

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

Leather bound autograph manuscript signed. Describes activity at Fort Donelson (the Battle of Fort Donelson was fought from 11 February to 16 February 1862), Yorktown (Siege of Yorktown took place from 5 April to 4 May 1862, as part of the Peninsula...

GLC04564.03

[Abbreviated minutes of the proceedings of the High Council, Nov. 20th, 1883, in the case of the Fourth Ward Vs Robert Furniss]

GLC05756.002

Receipt of payment for service

"by the hands of Brig. General James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia.

GLC06997.020

Receipt of payment for service

"by the hands of Brig. Gen. James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia.

GLC06997.021

Bill of sale of slaves, livestock, and other goods to Robert Livingston, Jr.

P.2 is "A Schedule of the Slaves, Cattle, horses, & Goods sold and delivered as per the bill of sale on the other side with their particular Prices for the use of Coll Livingston." Signed by both Robert Livingston and Peter Bain.

GLC03107.03456

Speech of Salmon P. Chase, in the case of the colored woman Matilda

Speech given before an Ohio court, arguing for the freedom of a slave named Matilda. Argues that Matilda should be free now that she is in Ohio, and argues that the Fugitive Slave Act is unconstitutional. Matilda had been brought before the court...

GLC05114

Relief of Agriculture, Etc.-- Message from the President of the United States.

One pamphlet entitled, "Relief of Agriculture, Etc.-- Message from the President of the United States," dated March, 16, 1933, make a call "to rescue agriculture." Proposes to relieve farmers by increasing commodity prices within the next month.

GLC09693.03

Pardon of William Maller of Lynchburg, Va. for participating in the Rebellion

Countersigned by W. Hunter as Acting Sec. of State.

GLC06964

Instructions of the Secretary of War to Governor William H. Taft in the matter of the purchase of the Friar Lands in the Philippines.

Because Congress has not yet acted on recommendations of the commission in regards to the Friar Lands of the Philippines and Taft cannot delay his return there, the President authorizes Taft to travel to Rome to determine which authorities of the...

GLC01625.04

"Group of Negros at Rhett's Plantation."

Inscription on verso: "Group of Negros at Rhett's Plantation. S.C." Numeric notation on verso: "87."

GLC05111.01.0922

Receipt of payment for service

"by the hands of Brig. Gen. James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia. Written at Beauport

GLC06997.026

Journal of the Southern campaign

The manuscript consists of 2 volumes (total 414 p.) Battle content on Antietam, Fredericksburg and Vicksburg. Also mentions contrabands and General Ambrose Burnside. Pope belonged to Co. I, 35th Massachusetts Volunteers.

GLC06266.01

[Petition against Articles of Convention]

Petition of the Captains and subalterns of the 9th Regiment of Foot to General John Burgoyne. They are "object[ing] to give their parole," for their treatment under the Articles of Convention, which delineated the terms of Burgoyne's surrender at...

GLC04764.88

The Conscription Act: a Series of Articles Communicated to the Journal of Commerce

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 7 in a series. Printed by William C. Bryant & Co. A.F. Warburton reported the text of Butler's speech. Major-General Butler refers to the Confederate States as "alien enemies" who are...

GLC01265.01

"Constitution of the State of Virginia and Ordinances Adopted by the Convention which Assembled at Alexandria."

One pamphlet entitled, "Constitution of the State of Virginia and Ordinances Adopted by the Convention which Assembled at Alexandria," dated February 13, 1864. Includes new text that bans enslavement unless it is for a criminal offense. Also creates...

GLC09857

[View of the Andersonville graveyard]

A different view of graveyard images GLC06999.16 and GLC06999.17. With Century Co. stamp blue pencil inscription.

GLC06999.18

Commission of George A. Williams.

Partially printed standard commission form for George A. Williams as first lieutenant of the United States Army. Signed by both Pierce and Jefferson Davis, then Secretary of War. "I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate...

GLC00010

[Petition against Articles of Convention]

Petition signed by 13 British officers and subalterns in the Royal Regiment of Artillery captured at the Battle of Saratoga in October 1777. Probably sent to General John Burgoyne. Claims the Americans have not followed through on the stipulations of...

GLC04764.86

Message of the President [re: Treaty of New Echota between US & Cherokee]

Offering Confederate recognition of the treaty of New Echota between the U. S. and Cherokees of North Carolina.

GLC05521

Remarks of Richard H. Dana, Jr. Esq. before the Committee on Federal Relations on the proposed removal of Edward G. Loring, Esq. from the Office of Judge of Probate.

Dana, despite being an antislavery man, opposes the removal of Loring from his position as a Massachusetts probate judge. Printed in Boston by Alfred Mudge & Son.

GLC00267.150

Group of people in front of Church, New Berne, NC [split stereocard]

The image shows six adults and three children standing in front of a large white church. Inscription on verso: "Colored Church New Berne N.C."

GLC05111.01.1248

[Diary of George H. Starr]

Captured at Gettysburg in July of 1863, George H. Starr of company D in the 104th regiment of the New York Infantry made a number of escape attempts from Confederate prisons, before succeeding in October of 1864. Much of the diary is empty, with...

GLC02748.01

[three fragment of Confederate flag]

Three attached fragments of the last Confederate flag to fly over the Richmond Capitol.

GLC09276.02

C.S. Senate Secret. Response of the secretary of the treasury to the resolution of the senate of the 5th of December 1864, respecting operations under the act to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the confederate states.

GLC06745.244

A list of debts due from the estate of the late General Greene

First two pages list of the amounts Nathanael Greene owed to specific individuals. Pages three and four provide a detailed summary of Greene's debts. Rutledge notes that Greene's debts can be divided into three classes: private debts, those relating...

GLC02437.04449

Photograph of unidentified boy

Boy is dressed in a suit and standing next to a table.

GLC00653.15.2

Photograph of unidentified woman

Woman is sitting down and wearing an everyday dress.

GLC00653.15.3

Photograph of unidentified girl

Girl is standing next to a table.

GLC00653.15.4

Photograph of unidentified man

Man is sitting down and wearing a suit. He has a beard.

GLC00653.15.5

Receipt of goods purchased

GLC03131.15.62

Engraving of William Wilberforce

GLC09791.0035

Execution of a colored soldier

Black deserter named Johnson hanging on gallows. Title from inscription on verso. Numeric notation: "59."

GLC05111.01.0441

Account of animal skins

Addressed to Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03707

Account of John McDonald

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03708

Account of Duncan McArthur

GLC03107.03730

[fragment of account sheet]

GLC03107.03731