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Memorandum of papers to be procured...

...in the case of Francis Waldo Esq & others against Floyd Killpatrick. Lists documents necessary for the prosecution of the case, apparently regarding a land sale.

GLC02437.09087

[Photograph of Empress Lawn Memorial Park]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a lawn near a body of water. The words, "Empress Lawn Memorial Park" have been mowed into the grass.

GLC09860.441

Will and Testament of Robert Livingston

Livingston's son John is named as the heir to Livingston Manor. The lands are divided amongst John, Philip, Robert, and Gilbert, while the houses in the town of Albany are divided amongst Margret and Johanna . His wife was to receive land as well...

GLC03107.00166

to the women of New England

The New England Women's Auxiliary Association encourages women to assist in the efforts of the United States Sanitary Commission. Describing the organization, the Commission states, "It gives its aid whenever and wherever it is most needed...

GLC03619.01.01

[Certificate of service for John Banks]

Certifies that John Banks of the state of New York, has served the United States as a Conductor of Stores from 12 April 1777 to 19 July 1783. Mr. Banks is therefore entitled to his pay and the depreciation of his pay during his period of service...

GLC02437.02306

[Resolution to equalize pay of troops]

Resolution of Congress to equalize pay of the troops in the Middle Department with that of those in the Eastern Department. Passed by the Continental Congress in response to George Washington's 8 June 1776 letter stating that Congress had intended...

GLC00782.07

Press release of last Presidential Address

Signed on page 2. Printed front and back. Discusses events of his presidency including the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the end of WWII and Korea. "I suppose that history will remember my term...as the years when the "Cold War" began to...

GLC06802

Collection of Josiah E. Henry [decimalized]

Consists primarily of a collection of letters by Josiah E. Henry, a soldier in I company of the 5th Vermont Volunteer infantry. Included are letters from his brother George, a soldier in the Vermont 5th Infantry, and several from their cousin...

GLC03523.07

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that John Harris is bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that Harris has a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if he decides not to trade with...

GLC03107.01975

[Authorization for the transfer of property]

Lomax, Forrest, and Jordan sign as witnesses. Brent, Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C., signs separately as a witness. In his absence, Tayloe authorizes Lomax, his attorney, to act as a trustee of the estate of the deceased Ralph Wormeley....

GLC03436.13

[Pardon of James Snow for perjury].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. Snow was convicted of perjury in Alexandria, Virginia in 1803. Jefferson pardoned Snow for "divers causes and considerations."

GLC07146

[Clipped signature of Ulysses S. Grant]

Clipped signature of Ulysses S. Grant. Signed "U. S. Grant General." Framed along with photo of Grant, GLC01320.01, in a frame 32 x 21 cm.

GLC01320.02

[Power of attorney to Enos Gifford].

Witnessed by Samuel Willbor and Martha Willbor (her mark). Attested by Justice of the Peace Samuel Willbor. Enos Gifford is the father of Elijah Gifford.

GLC02924.043

[Photograph of Japanese-American men fishing]

One black-and-white photograph dated August 1, 1923. Image is of two Japanese-American men fishing. One of the men is leaning on a vehicle.

GLC09860.619

Inaugural Address of President Herbert Hoover

Takes the opportunity to express "simply and directly" his "opinions...on matters of present importance." Discusses national progress, especially since World War I; the failures of the criminal justice system and his general strategy to...

GLC05612

[List of New Hampshire military expenses]

The state of New Hampshire pays residents of Cornish "for public services done in the late War for which they have received no pay." Lists the names of colonels, captains, privates, and others. Also cites the reason for various expenses, such as...

GLC01450.166

[Bill of sundries for Mrs. Tyre]

"List of property taken from Mrs. E.A. Tyre --- at different times, since the 15th of November 1861 by the 3rd Provl Brigade." Lists includes one horse, 20 sheep, 6 hogs, wagons, wheat, flax and other sundries. Eliakim P. Scammon was Colonel of the...

GLC02414.180

"The late residence of President Lincoln"

White mount. "Home of Abraham Lincoln" penciled on recto. View showing the front and side of the Lincoln home in Springfield. Lincoln and his two sons are standing on the front porch of the house. Two additional male figures in the foreground...

GLC05136.21

to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Regarding Mr. Marbois' help in negotiating Spanish territory east of the Mississippi River. Maurice Talleyrand-Périgord was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, intermittently, from 1797-1815.

GLC00496.061

[Photograph of two Japanese-American children]

One black-and-white photograph dated 1941 of two children posing for the camera. A small girl stands by a plant and a boy stands in front of a calendar.

GLC09860.084

Members of the Federal Convention 1787

One engraving entitled "Members of the Federal Convention 1787." Portraits of Rufus King, John Dickinson, Olliver Ellsworth, John Rutledge, and Gouverneur Morris. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0123

to the South Carolina House of Representatives

Writes about raising the 1st South Carolina Infantry. "I have called a regt. into active service... some of the companies of this regt. are now in positions on Sullivan's Island in the rear of Fort Moultrie, and other companies are rapidly arriving...

GLC09194

Constitution and Laws of Cherokee Nation

Constitution of reunited tribes.

GLC07382

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Arnout Cornelius Viele and Cornelius van der Hoeve are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of...

GLC03107.01974

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Jacob Lokermans, Anthony Bratt, and Johannes Bratt are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians...

GLC03107.01976

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Cornelius Gystertse, Harpert Jacobse, and Gerrit Viele are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the...

GLC03107.01977

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Patrik Magregory Abraham Shuyler, and Dirk van der Heyden are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the...

GLC03107.01979

[Sale of land to Archibald Hotchkiss]

Sale of land document from John Davidson to Archibald Hotchkiss. Handwritten note in pencil on top of document: "Galveston Bay: Texas Land co. 450." Docket on verso.

GLC02938

[The Grand Canon of the Yellowstone]

"The Grand Canon of the Yellowstone" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The photograph depicts a river running through two mountains. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.23

Members of the Federal Convention 1787

One engraving entitled "Members Of The Federal Convention" dated 1787. Portraits of Rufus King, John, Dickinson, Gouverneur Robert Morris, Oliver Ellsworth, John Rutledge. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0109

An act to carry into effect the Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America for the suppression of the African slave trade.

Printed by George Edward Eyre and William Spottiswoode, printers to the Queen. Apparently disbound from a larger volume; consists of pages 357-384.

GLC08514.01

Split Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant

Image of General Ulysses S. Grant seated and looking directly at camera. Numeric notation on verso: "947." Inscription on verso: "General U. S. Grant. This photograph was taken just before the close of the war. It is the best photograph of General...

GLC05111.01.1232

[Deed regarding sale of Flucker estate]

Signed by Knox in the text of the docket. Outlines how he, Henry Knox, as agent and administrator of the estate of his late father-in-law Thomas Flucker, has arranged with the Massachusetts General Court to sell the estate at auction to pay off his...

GLC02437.05463

[Grievances of the Third Massachusetts Regiment]

Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to present the regiment's grievances to Congress. Address directed to Colonel [John] Greaton. Tisdale and J. Sumner present grievances such as a lack of future security in...

GLC02437.10055

[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]

Album of World War II marine. Brown leather album cover bound with leather tie and printed with "Photo-Log U.S. Navy." First few pages are for listing autographs of friends but only two lines are filled in. Many photos are of various women. Many...

GLC06567.05

[Copy of a receipt for John Pierce]

Copy of a receipt that states Greene has received payment from John Pierce. This copy was made by Benjamin Mifflin from "the original on file in the Office of the Accountant of the War Department." Mifflin signs as a clerk. Greene's signature...

GLC00634.03.08

Group of 17 officers on porch

Seventeen officers on porch of two-story house. A dog is curled up on the ground to the left of the steps. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notation: "1147."

GLC05111.01.0438

Survey of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s land

The document gives a detailed description of the boundaries of Robert, Jr.'s land at Canaan. It explains how much land he owns, and where the boundaries begin and end.

GLC03107.03413

[Photograph of Man Sitting on Bench]

A photograph of a man sitting on a bench in camp.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.283

Pocket Dictionary of the English Language

A "Pocket Dictionary of the English Language" abridged from Webster's "American Dictionary of the English Language." Inscribed by Cyrus Oakes as a sergeant in the 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03136.001

Engraving of General Joseph K. Mansfield

One undated engraving of General Joseph K. Mansfield. Bust portrait of Mansfield surrounded by scroll work. Notation on engraving that it was printed by the "Bureau Printing Engraving."

GLC08878.0294

[Photograph of a park across the river]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a park. Image was taken from the other side of a river. The words "Empress Lawn Memorial Park" was mowed into the grass.

GLC09860.424

[Pardon of Joseph Butler for larceny].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Convicted of larceny in the District of Columbia in April, 1838. Butler had been sentenced to be "publicly whipped 54 stripes" and pay a fine and court costs. Madison pardoned him because he...

GLC00045.03

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Brigadier General]

Appointment of Thomas Ward to Brigadier General, beginning July 22, 1902. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Acting Adjutant General, reads "Recorded Adjutant General's...

GLC00778.12

to the Assembly of New Jersey

President of the Continental Congress Hancock reminds the Assembly of New Jersey of the requirement that they provide the military with physicians to certify surgeons and their assistants. If New Jersey does not comply, it will risk losing...

GLC00782.06

[Payment of salary to Benjamin Bartholomew]

Authorizes the treasurer for the county of Chester, Pennsylvania to pay Bartholomew 31 pounds and 12 shillings for 79 days attendance as a member of the house. Also three pounds, 16 shillings for mileage. Note on verso dated 12 October 1776 states...

GLC01098

[Cabinet photograph of Henry Harison Bingham]

With short biographical description on verso. Inscription on verso reads: Congressional Medal of Honor, Battle of the Wilderness, May 6, 1864. Brigidier General H.H. Bingham, Postmaster, Philadelphia, Pa. March 1867-December 1872. Resigned when he...

GLC02136.22

"Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining"

One printing entitled, "Hutchings' California Scenes - Methods of Mining," published in 1855. Contains illustrations and information on various methods of mining; sinking a shaft, canals, hydraulic telegraph, sluicing, hydraulic washing, the...

GLC09830

Inventory of Robert Livingston, Jr.'s belongings

Descendents of Robert Livingston, Jr.

GLC03107.03697

[Carte de visite of Lucerne, Switzerland]

Panormaic image of Lucerne Switzerland.

GLC01896.186.02

[Vingette portrait of Major Gen. Sheridan]

A copy of a photographic portrait of Philip Henry Sheridan. A bust showing shoulder and head, Sheridan is wearing the uniform of a Union Army General Officer and his rank is shown as Major General (two stars on shoulder straps). Philip Henry Sheridan...

GLC05111.01.0059

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Jurian van H[oe]se, Symon Schermerhoorn, and William Hol[ts]e are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the three men have a pass from the Governor to trade with...

GLC03107.01973

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Cornelius Claese and Andres Carstense are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if...

GLC03107.01978

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Peter Coeymans and Frederik Claese are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if...

GLC03107.01980

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Ben Robertson and Hendrik Willemse are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa, and if...

GLC03107.01981

Bond to the city of Albany

The document states that Salomon Frederickse and Johannes Onderkerk are bound to the people and city of Albany for the sum of 50 pounds. It then goes on to explain that the two men have a pass from the Governor to trade with the Indians of Ottowa...

GLC03107.02006

[Bill of sale to David Winch]

Partially printed. Agreement between the heirs of Brigadier General Samuel Waldo and David Winch, in which Winch purchases a tract of land from the heirs. Signed by Samuel Waldo, Francis Waldo, Isaac Winslow, Thomas Flucker and Hannah Flucker....

GLC02437.09055

Memorial of Major General Andrew Jackson

Rejoinder to a senate report that investigated Andrew Jackson's justification for taking possession of Pensacola and St. Marks in Florida during the first Seminole War and deemed it "against the laws and constitution of his country." Jackson argues...

GLC08605.01

[Photographs of Neta Snook and others]

The photographs are mounted on a black photo album page on both sides. The recto has five photographs containing images of Neta Snook with her dog Cam, Snook's Canuck airplane, and possibly employees of Goodyear field in Ames, Iowa. The verso of...

GLC07243.006.04

Cabinet portrait of John B. Stonehouse

Cabinet portrait of John B. Stonehouse, a witness to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Originally with letters written by Stonehouse regarding Lincoln's assassination (see GLC00368 and GLC00368.01).

GLC00368.04

[Photograph of Man Posed on Table]

A photograph of a man sitting posed on a table in camp.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.284

[Portait of 99th Pursuit Squadron]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a member of the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Handwritten text on image reads, "Me in the Army, 99th pursuit sqd. July, 1941."

GLC09645.111

[Photograph of dog giving paw prints]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a small dog next to a stamp pad. Someone is holding the dog's paw down on a paper as if to a print of its paw.

GLC09645.104

On the Coast of Mt. Desert

One engraving entitled "On the Coast of Mt. Desert" dated 1861. Depicts a landscape view of the Mt. Desert Island coast. Two figures sit beside large boulders on the shore.

GLC08878.0021

[Final statement of Philip G. Gains]

Signed by Moore as Captain of the 9th Cavalry. States that Gains, an African American Private in Company L of the 9th Cavalry, enlisted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1 November 1873, and is discharged by reason of special order no. 131. Reports...

GLC07334.02.01

[To the Voters of Baltimore-Town]

Co-signed by Samuel Sterett. Announces that two anti-Federalist candidates, David McMechen and Samuel Sterett, are pulling out of the election of delegates to the Maryland Ratification Convention because the principles they stand for have been...

GLC08175

Capture of the Works at Petersburg

One engraving entitled "Capture of the Works at Petersburg" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops triumphantly climbing uphill. In the background Union soliders stand atop a hill raising the Union Flag. In the Foreground a solider lies wounded in branches...

GLC08878.0174

[Photograph of Three Men at a Table]

A photograph of three men sitting at a table above the photographer.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.328

[Photograph of Gene Autry in uniform]

Included in the envelope is a newspaper clipping of Gene Autry smiling in uniform. The caption reads: "Doesn't Gene look wonderful as Flight Officer Autry of Air Transport Command, Dallas, Tex.?"

GLC09569.55.02

to the Sherriff of Lincoln County

Partially printed document with information written in by hand. A tax collection on the heirs of Brigadier General [Samuel] Waldo in the amount of £94 and 15 shillings and 10 pence.

GLC02437.10647

to editor of the Bloomington Republican

Copy of a letter to the editor of the Bloomington Republican that Moore included in a 6 November 1860 letter to his sister in Bloomington, Indiana (GLC04194.34). Written at Camp Floyd.

GLC04194.35

Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

Includes a list of camp and garrison equipment delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Also signed by Lieutenant Birmingham as received.

GLC02016.130

Extract of a letter from Judge Pendleton

A retained file copy in Henry Knox's hand. Complains of living in "a place where corruption prevades [sic] every public department, and rudeness every private society. I confess I cant find words sufficient to express the indignation I feel at our...

GLC02437.03747

[Report on the Battle of Washita]

Written in the hand of Custer's Sergeant Pierre A. Bunker of the 7th Cavalry, prepared for Custer's signature. Custer reports at length and in graphic detail on his military activities and observations at the Battle of Washita against Chief Black...

GLC04606

Subsistence account of Lieut. Thomas V. Sylvester

A subsistence account of $36.60 for May 1-June 30, 1813. Sylvester was stationed in Burlington, Vermont, and was part of a regiment of volunteers.

GLC02669.047

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts to Staets.

GLC03107.00331

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

An account of transactions from 1680.

GLC03107.00046

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of debts beginning in 1682.

GLC03107.00090

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Record of transactions beginning 6 April 1703.

GLC03107.00694

[photograph of Major David Stemple, Jr.]

Photograph of Major David Stemple, Jr.

GLC03523.40.41

[Bust portrait of John H. Hilldring]

Bust portrait of John H. Hilldring in civilian dress with a single, unidentifiable lapel pin. The clothing in this image is more formal than that in GLC06196.227. There is some damage on the right side of the photograph and some mild warping at the...

GLC06196.228

[Questionnaire from the Bureau of Pensions]

Official form from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. It is addressed to William Noyes and asks him to please answer several questions pertaining to his family. These questions include whether he is married, who his wife is and where...

GLC02150.41.05

Soldiers in front of a Sibley tent

The image shows a group of 10 soldiers posed in front of a Sibley tent. One man seems to be writing or drawing, others are holding guns, and another is picking at his feet with a knife. Numeric notations on recto: "10" and "2413." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1016

Life of Abraham Lincoln [Chapter 1]

A rebound copy of chapter one of Life of Abraham Lincoln by Josiah Gilbert Holland. also in this book is three broadsides advertising the book that have been pasted in, two in english one in German. Following the chapter there are sixty one pages for...

JB00377

1861 Diary of Thomas Rogers Booth

Autograph manuscript signed. Discusses his travels, the weather, and friends he visits; also keeps financial ledger pages at the back of the book. Mentions the arrival in New Castle, Delaware, of Brigadier General Lockwood on 8 October. Also...

GLC03347.01

[Power of attorney to Enos Gifford].

Also signed by Timothy Gifford (his mark), Jeremiah Gifford, and William Hicks, all residents of Dartmouth, who also give power of atttorney to Enos Gifford. Witnessed by Samuel Pack and Cornelius Bennet. Certified by Justice of the Peace [illegible]...

GLC02924.039

[Carte-de-visite of John E. Smith]

CDV signed as Brigadier General. Smith commanded a division in the 17th Corps in the western theater. A native of Galena, he was an intimate friend of Ulysses Grant.

GLC09348

Burned-out Remains of Real's Farm

The burned out remains of a stone farmhouse are seen near a wooden bard which seemingly survived unscathed. Inscription on verso: "Real's Farm-burned by bursting of a shell." Numeric notation on verso: "150(302)."

GLC05111.01.0913

[Authorization of payment for Walker Richardson]

Orders payment be made from the treasury to Richardson of Franklin County, Georgia 73 pounds for his attendance as a member of the assembly. Verso appears to be a page from an account book.

GLC00658.03

[Clipped signature of Royal Governor Pownall]

Possibly created in Boston. States "In Council Jan. 4 1758 Read & Conceiv'd Thos. Clarke... Consenteet to Pownall." On verso, contains a partial petition from the town of Boxford, Massachusetts, to the Governor of Massachusetts.

GLC01450.327

[Photograph of Robert L. Stone Standing]

A photograph of Robert L. Stone standing in camp in his full uniform.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.321

Report of wood and fireplaces & c.

Lists the amount of fireplaces and wood held by General "Patterson" (possibly John Paterson), Colonel Crane, Colonel Jackson (possibly John Crane and Michael Jackson), an artillery corps, and several regiments of infantry.

GLC02437.10028

[to the Committee of old Germans]

Recommends a committee be assigned to represent the old Germans land claims on the west side of the "Medumuc" (possibly Muscongus) River by the session of the Supreme Court. Title taken from docket.

GLC02437.07695

[Certificate of enlistment for Jonah Attwater]

Lieutenant John Warner signs and certifies that Attwater served "in the company of guards...under Capt Van Deursen" in 1781. John Whitney, justice of the peace, certifies that Warner's statement is true

GLC02542.32.12

Invoice of camp and garrison equipage

An invoice of camp and garrison equipage delivered by Captain John Buyers to Lieutenant Thomas Birmingham of "I" Company, 58th Pennsylvania. Also signed by Thomas Birmingham as received by Captain Buyers.

GLC02016.117

Pardon of Robert Weaver (c/s Seward)

Convicted of larceny, pardoned due to immaturity.

GLC02838

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debts beginning in 1696.

GLC03107.00334

Account of Robert Livingston [in Dutch]

Account of Livingston's debt accrued in 1698.

GLC03107.00456

Account of Henry Livingston (1753-1823)

The account records the sale of wheat.

GLC03107.03796

Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

A catalog of articles from a carriage to a screwdriver.

GLC02198.16