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to Mary L. Kessler

Writes to his mother from Camp Douglas. Reports they may be heading to Mexico within a month. Notes they will go to New York City and connect with General Ambrose E. Burnside's expedition. Comments no furloughs are to be granted to their regiment...

GLC03523.52.33

to R. H. Pomeroy

Spinner, United States Treasurer, discusses financial matters with Pomeroy, a lawyer from Mohawk, New York. Discusses troops from New York who were stationed in Virginia. Declares "If the officers were only worthy of the men they command, what a mark...

GLC00431.07

[Petition to the committee considering the claims of Frankfort]

Unsigned, but content and handwriting suggest that the author is Henry Knox. Explains the history of the town of Frankfort, discusses whether it is part of the Waldo patent, and considers who owned the territory, and at what times.

GLC02437.07842

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from Perrin C. Galpin addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated March 24, 1922. Pertains to his future assignment in Russia where he will be paid $200 a month. Expected leave date from England would be March 25.

GLC09761.02

to John Hall

Reports no news from Europe or General Nathanael Greene. Hopes that the Comte de Grasse comes to Chesapeake Bay to support the Americans against Lord Cornwallis, which he did later that month. Also notes that "Vermont is to be admitted into the Union...

GLC00297.01

On Speculation.

A poetic broadside, attacking speculators and stressing the need for patriotism. Contains 15 stanzas, each with a faded ink "X" next to it. Signed "A.H.B." The broadside calls on Confederates to fight rather than "speculate" at home. Expounds upon...

GLC04975

[envelope to Lydia A. Bishoff}

Envelope from Martinsburg, VA, with the poem, "On Guard" printed on the front, addressed to Miss Lydia A. Bishoff, German settlement, Preston Co., VA.

GLC03523.40.37

"For those who gave their all"

One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.

GLC09807.01

Envelope

The envelope has a image of George Washington. The caption is a poem about Washington.

GLC06627.03.116

Envelope

The envelope has a image from the pennsylvainia state seal. The caption reads "Pennsylvania Volunteers." with a poem about the volunteers

GLC06627.03.117

Envelope

The envelope has a image of a man riding a goose. The caption reads "Jeff Sound On The Goose." followed by a poem.

GLC06627.03.036

Envelope

The envelope has a image of Col. Ellsworth, and a poem " memorial to Col. Ellsworth."

GLC06627.03.057

Envelope

The envelope has the poem Union Forever on it surrounded by a styalized boarder.

GLC06627.03.077

The Soldier's Return.

Miniature pamphlet containing poem "The Nine Months Man." Published: Johnstons Print.

GLC02739.093

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox it may be too late in the season to procure the quantity of poultry Knox had wanted. Notes he will procure the deer in June and advises Knox to have his park fixed before their arrival. Describes the quantity and type of land the deer...

GLC02437.06286

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 12 (December 23, 1863)]

Letters to the editor address situations at the writers' locations, including Jackson Hospital in Richmond and Sullivan's Island, amongst other places. An article describes the "Patriotism of Southern Women" and their efforts to support the war cause...

GLC05959.39.44

Title page of The Ladies Repository dated 1861

One title page for The Ladies Repository dated 1861. Features a woman seated at a table under a tree looking out at a pastoral scene.

GLC08878.1885

Victoria Josephine (Moor) Coolidge: Mother of Calvin Coolidge about the time of her marriage

One print of Victoria Josephine Coolidge as a young woman just before marrying John C. Coolidge.

GLC08878.2108

[Image of a woman's legs]

One undated black-and-white of a woman's legs.

GLC09949.02.27