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Title page (only) from a book in Warren's library, signed.

GLC07264

[Carte de Visite of Jacob Hart's wife]

Two cent revenue stamp on verso.

GLC07219.02

A Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education

GLC07841

to Editor of theTribune re: Cuban independence

GLC07759

Memorial on the Upward Forces of Fluids...

GLC07767.01

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Photograph taken as Major General. Unknown imprint on verso.

GLC07814

[Regarding two debts of Patrick Pursell's estate]

Attesting that two debts have not been paid from Patrick Pursell's estate, with account information. Docket indicates the debt was paid in 1740.

GLC03434.12

Gallant Legionaires of Czechoslovakia on Parade, Prague

A man stands in the foreground photographing the Czech troops marching past.

GLC09584.268

Chambers Miscellany of Useful and Entertaining Tracts

JB00322

[WWI letters of Harold] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters written by a American service man during WWI named Harold to his Mother back home. He discusses his work and life in the service.

GLC09890

[Photograph of soldier lifting item into a truck]

GLC09829.28

[Platform of the National Greenback Labor Party]

GLC03972.03

[Half length portrait of US Navy sailor]

Lettering on the sailor's hat reads "U.S.S. Monocacy."

GLC04546.135

[Group of men standing with heavy industry]

Inscription on verso reads "To W.T.K.B. 6/30/12."

GLC04546.145

[Carte de visite portrait of unidentified man]

GLC03395.05

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.31

Photo of the entrance to a living room

A glass and wood chest and a dresser are featured.

GLC08284.158

A Memorial of Rev. Thomas De Witt, D.D.

JB00060

Proceedings of the New York Historical Society

JB00064

The Poetical Works of James Montgomery Volume 1

JB00246.01

The Poetical Works of James Montgomery Volume 2

JB00246.02

The Poetical Works of James Montgomery Volume 3

JB00246.03

The Cabinet of Freedom April 1, 1836

JB00262

The Cabinet of Freedom August 15, 1836

JB00263

The Abolition Society of Deleware, 1801-1807

JB00140

From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson

Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.

GLC07705.430

Speeches of Gerrit Smith in Congress 1853-4

JB00364

Book of the Poets Chaucer to Bathe

JB00382

The Works of Alexander Hamilton Constitutional Edition

JB00383

The Comic History of the United States

JB00404

[Photograph of DC police officer and protestor]

One black-and-white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher dated 1970. Image depicts a DC police officer holding up the peace sign posed with a protestor.

GLC09650.290

[Photograph of hands holding the peace sign]

One black-and-white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher dated 1970. This image depicts hands holding up the peace sign. Likely is cropped from GLC09650.290.

GLC09650.293

The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Margaret Chandler

JB00474

The Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell

JB00482

Dred; A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp

JB00514

The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Margaret Chandler

JB00527

The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

JB00424

The Land Politics of The United States

JB00431

The Poets of Connecticut; with Biographical Sketches

JB00441

Freedom's Gift: or Sentiments of the Free

JB00454

Oval bust portrait of George M. Gilchrist

GLC07802.02

[Photograph of World Sing Out Festival banner]

One black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher dated August 1967. Image is a banner that reads, "Welcome World Sing Out Festival." Written at Fort Slocum.

GLC09650.261

Special Notice from the Bureau of Pensions

Warns people not to be fooled by imposters who demand money for their duties with the pension bureau.

GLC02198.41

Brief Chronology of Chara Conant Long Wait

There is reference to a photo, not included here.

GLC08284.041

pictures of mock battle at Fort Lewis

This clipping was most likely sent from Moe to Sylvia, to illustrate the training they do at Fort Lewis.

GLC09414.1602

Line of mounted Native Americans descending a hillside

"3666, 2039" inscribed in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.13

Bust length portrait of Native American man

Inscribed "631 Surrounded" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.21

Bust length portrait of Native American man

The man, identified as a San Carlos Apache, is wrapped in a blanket, holding a bow and arrows. Inscribed "573 Nethla" in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.22

Half length portrait of a Native American man

Inscribed " 674 'Mountain Chief.' Blackfoot." in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.28

Full length portrait of a Native American woman

Native American woman with wooded background. Various markings (some crossed out) inscribed in blue pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.35

Full length portrait of a Native American man

"Chief Plenty Coos, who received all the chiefs at the last great Council" inscribed in pencil on verso; "788" stamped in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.36

Full length portrait of a Native American man

With wooded background. "16." inscribed in blue pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.37

Full length portrait of a Native American man

"Brave Bear. Southern Cheyenne." inscribed in ink on verso; "561" inscribed in pencil on verso.

GLC03911.08.39

Full length portrait of a Native American man

Native American man holding a wolf skin; with wooded background. "245" inscribed in ink on verso.

GLC03911.08.40

What Do The People Of Africa Want?

An informational pamphlet about Africa, it's history and culture. It also highlights what the people want going forward which is democracy and the "Four Freedoms."

GLC09643.07

[Receipt of warrants from General Henry Knox]

Audebert, possibly a clerk in the War Office, signs twice.

GLC02437.03954

[Print of General Jean Rochambeau on horseback]

GLC04837.02

List of papers relative to Mr. Flucker

Lists papers relating to Thomas Flucker's estates by the estate number. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08322

The heads or principles of the lease

Discusses copper mines and a related lease. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08192

[Excerpt of a letter discussing national conflict] [incomplete]

Advocates a peaceful settlement in a national conflict. Hopes that the outcome will not be like a duel in the army "in which both parties expired." Waterstained, making ink blurry and difficult to read. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10279

[Carte de visite of Benjamin Franklin Butler]

Depicts Butler in uniform, wearing epaulets.

GLC02878.04.15

to the Senate and House of Representatives

Discusses Congress's resolution recommending several states provide payment for troops raised and for their services through 1780. Says the payment due date has expired and the states have not paid the notes. Further describes the terms which the...

GLC02437.09887

Photograph: Clay model of the Dewey Arch.

GLC06343.281

to the editors of the Washington Globe

Wants the the Washington Daily Globe sent to him while Congress is in session. Asks him to send the bill to Norfolk where he is stationed.

GLC03479.07

[Miscellaneous sketches of people performing various activities]

Sculpture design sketches. Reverse side features several more vignettes. Graphite on wove paper.

GLC06343.008

[Five sketches of a bull, and a seated man]

Iron gall ink, wove paper.

GLC06343.053

[Woman eating and sketch of boy below]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.068

[Three sketches of nude males with torches]

One figure traced on the reverse side. Graphite; thin tracing paper.

GLC06343.087

[Carte de visite of Ella Taylor Waring]

Ella Taylor Waring, vignette portrait, hand coloured and outlined in ink. Albumen print (Pollock). Inscribed: "Mrs. Ella Taylor Waring Mrs. Thos. W. Waring]

GLC01896.192

[Carte de visite of "The Penitent Thief"]

"The Penitent Thief" sculpture carte de visite. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.). Caption: "The Penitent Thief. 'Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom' Modelled by Edward V. Valentine".

GLC01896.193

[Cart de visite of Edward Richard Archer]

Edward Richard Archer. Half portrait. [oval] Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson) Inscribed on verso: "Uncle Ned".

GLC01896.195

[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

Dr. Robert Archer, half portrait. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: E. S. Lumpkin & Co.)

GLC01896.196

[Return of issues at the Artillery Park]

Taken from the last returns by Lieutenant William Strachan. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, who was likely with Henry Knox at New Windsor, New York. Includes rations drawn by women and children. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.00997.

GLC02437.00996

[Official notification of Santa Ana's Secularization Act]

Broadside in Spanish. Official notice that Catholic Church property has been given over to private petitioners.

GLC08204

Carte de visite [Portrait of Frances Clalin].

GLC08233

Carte de visite [Portrait of Richard Yates].

Inscribed on verso: "to W. H. H. Alden from the Governor".

GLC08235

[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

Dr. Robert Archer, vignette portrait, hand colored with pencil shadowed background. 1868 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Lee Photographic Gallery). Inscribed: "1868 Dr. Robert Archer / Aaron Jeffery".

GLC01896.177

[Carte de visite of Robert Archer Jeffery]

Robert Archer Jeffery, vignette portrait. 1880 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: W. G. R. Frayser's Extensive Gallery)

GLC01896.178

[Carte de visite of William R. Galt]

William R. Galt in uniform. Carte de visite, vignette portrait. Albumen print (F[rank]. D.) Green 3 cent stamp on verso.

GLC01896.180

[Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

Edward R. Archer. Carte de visite, vignette portra. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.).

GLC01896.183

[Carte de visite of W. S. Langhorne]

W. S. Langhorne, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "Your friend W.S. Langhorne"

GLC01896.184

[Carte de visite of two unidentified women]

Domestic set piece, two unidentified women [one standing behind one sitting] with pastoral background studying books. Albumen print (Paris: Disderi, Photographe de S. M. L'Empereur"). Inscribed: "For M. Archer with our kind remembrance. London May...

GLC01896.185

[Carte de visite of N. F. Richardson]

N. F. Richardson, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "To Mr. E. R. Archer From his dear and ever great full friend N. F. Richardson"

GLC01896.187

[Account of William Knox with Joseph Pierce]

Peirce worked the bookstore, moved goods from the King Street location, as well as providing linen, snuff, and almonds. The total came to £5.14.0. Pierce signed the document stating payment was made.

GLC02437.08461

[Account of William Knox with Alexander McGregor]

Payments for making clothes for William Knox. Total cost came to £97.1. Signed by John McGregor stating that payment was received for Alexander McGregor.

GLC02437.08500

[Calling card of Samuel F. B. Morse]

Accompanies GLC04650.02.

GLC04650.03

[Carte de visite of George Armstrong Custer]

Printed by M. B. Brady & Company. Included with 4007.01 on bookshelf.

GLC04007.02

[Hand-colored engraving of President Andrew Johnson]

GLC01993.03

[Report of the Artillery at Fort Clinton]

Informs Knox that he has "[e]xamined the Artillery at Fort Clinton Park & .c .c found them in good Order, Except one Morter one Howitzer ..."

GLC02437.01956

[Provision return for the department of masons]

Lists men by regiment and company with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw with endorsement signed by a man surnamed Hayden.

GLC02437.01879

[Provisions for men of Thomas Patten's Company]

Lists men by platoon with rations issued. Countersigned by Samuel Shaw.

GLC02437.01914

[Appointment of Connecticut soldiers to inspect artilley]

Names two soldiers to inspect artillery received from the quarter master. A note by the officers underneath the order indicates they found sixty napsacks unfit for use. Written at "Camp Robinson House."

GLC01450.224.02

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Half length bust portrait. Wearing a black dress.

GLC09192.01

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a dark pattern dress.

GLC09192.02

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress. Same image as GLC09192.04.

GLC09192.03

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress. Same image as GLC09192.03.

GLC09192.04

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress.

GLC09192.05

Carte-de-visite of Mary Todd Lincoln

Brady imprint on verso. Full length bust portrait. Wearing a white pattern dress.

GLC09192.06

In the Senate of the United States.

41st Congress 3rd Session Report No 268 Senate

Pages 6-7 uncut

GLC03776.12