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An Illustrated atlas, geographical, statistical and historical...

Published by Weeks, Jordan and Company. There is a lithograph and a letterpress titlepage. The frontispiece is an engraved map of New York City (NY edition only?). There are folding maps inserted for the country between pp. 16-17. Every state has...

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[Wrecks of USS Downes & Cassin, 7 December 1941]

Naval History & Heritage Command attributes image to Navy Photographer's Mate Harold Fawcett. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
From Naval History and Hertiage's online catalog: "The wrecked...

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Then Conquer We Must, When Our Cause It Is Just...

features poem excerpt from W.B Keen and American flag

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to Solomon Lincoln Esq.

Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...

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A General Return of the American Artillery & Stores Appropriated thereto with the Army in Virginia.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with units under the charge of Captain Coleman, Captain Savage, Lieutenant Ingersal, Captain Duffey, and Captain Ferguson. Carrington commanded the 4th Artillery Regiment and was one of the chief...

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to Henry Knox

One letter addressed to Henry Knox from Richard Cutts dated July 25, 1804. Would love to join Knox in Portland, but it is impossible at present, because he is expecting ships to arrive from the West Indies very soon. May be able to visit next month...

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to unknown

Writes, "[m]y absence from Town will apologize for my drawing on you, for two Quarters Home Rent, which will become due on the first of next month." Asks that he pay a draft of £130 sterling, and provides a date and location for payment. Noted as...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 21, 1943. Robert relays that he received his furlough which is scheduled for September. His unit will leave for Camp Phillips, Kansas where they will stay for a month before...

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to his parents

Reports that Longstreet has left the vicinity of Knoxville and is likely headed towards Georgia. Writes that there is considerable sickness at camp caused by "sick wheat flour". Believes that the bridge crossing will be finished by the middle of...

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Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 3 (March, 1864)]

Costume for Negroes, Governor Brown's Message, Pardoning Negroes. This issue contains in-depth scientific articles examining the composition of certain types of seeds, with one on the early history of cotton and its production. An editorial comments...

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[George H. Butler's Diary for 1865]

Autograph manuscript signed of George H. Butler, who served in G Company, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps. Signed and dated 28 January 1865 on free front endpaper. Discusses the march through the Carolinas and the...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping sent by Irene Hearn to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated May 10, 1974. The clipping is from the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, entitled "The Role of impeachment." It discusses the impeachment proceedings and the history behind...

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to Gil Moody

One facsimile of a letter addressed to Gil Moody from Willie Day Taylor, Lyndon B. Johnson's private secretary. States that Johnson has signed three photographs for him.

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[Indira Gandhi envelope]

One envelope commemorating Indira Gandhi dated November 19, 1984.

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Dear Ann Landers

One newspaper clipping printing a column, "Dear Ann Landers." Pertains to the fertilization process and a note from Rod Wetmore stating that he hadn't "done his part yet."

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to Dee Doniak

One postcard addressed to Donna Doniak dated July 22, 1950 from Shirley. Provides a summary of her trip to the Bay Area in California. Front of postard is an illustration of the Marine View Dining Room at the Vista Del Mar Restaurant.

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to Dee Doniak

One postcard addressed to Donna Doniak dated July 15, 1950 from Shirley. Mentions her new apartment and that school will be starting soon. Front of postard is an illustration of the Coit Memorial on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco.

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to Dee Doniak

One letter addressed to Donna Doniak dated September 5, 1950 from Mrs. Nick Doniak, her mother. Provides updates of family members and two cooking recipes.

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to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. The men are busy preparing for an inspection, because "they say that the Regt that passes the best inspection will do Provost Guard duty in the city this winter." Damuth has received a pair of suspenders from his family by...

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to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He writes that spring is coming and the army is excited. Notes that the weather is much better and that some of the apple trees are beginning to blossom. Believes that the farming here at camp will be poor as...

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Fortifications at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

The image shows two large tents inside fortifications with two people in the foreground, and another group of people on top of the fortifications in the distance. Inscription on image: "Photographic History." Numeric notations on verso: "362," and...

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to C.W. Foster

Writes to Colonel Foster, the assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, to request that he be allowed to remain in the service in a "colored organization." Recounts his history of service in the Union Army since 1861, which included a period as a...

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