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General orders: No. 3

Signed by H.L. Scott. Proceedings from six trials before a military commission on charges of murder, theft, and purchasing arms from an American soldier (Mexican citizen). Major H. Bainbridge presiding

GLC00911.50

John Bull and the Baltimoreans

War of 1812. Portraying the repulsion of the Royal Army at Fort McHenry and the gallant performance of the American militia there. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.

GLC09390

Calculations relative to the intended operation in Virginia

Calculations regarding artillery for the operation to Yorktown, Virginia. Lists artillery by type and poundage, as well as their current location and whether provided by French or American forces.

GLC02437.09947

"Hon. Abraham Lincoln, President of United States"

Yellow mount with printed inscription "American & Foreign Portrait Gallery." Anthony's Prominent Portraits, #2968. Half length, seated view of Lincoln, with pink tinted face, hands, and chair. [O-84 variant]

GLC05136.34

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has just been to the movies to see a Betty Grable film. He says most of the films showing are American because the English ones are not very good.

GLC09414.0813

to Helen Lyons [incomplete]

Writes to his wife about a problem with official paperwork regarding their daughter's monetary allotment from the army. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead. Last two pages of letter only.

GLC07810.078

[Steam Engine No. 55]

4-4-0 American class steam engine #55, Fitchburg. Inscription on verso "F.R.R.," also has partial watermark "<?>enoit New York." Identical to GLC05235.04.02 and GLC05235.04.03.

GLC05235.04.01

[Steam Engine No. 55]

4-4-0 American class steam engine #55, Fitchburg. Inscription on verso "F.R.R.," also has partial watermark "<?>enoit New York." Identical to GLC05235.04.01 and GLC05235.04.03.

GLC05235.04.02

[Steam Engine No. 55]

4-4-0 American class steam engine #55, Fitchburg. Inscription on verso "F.R.R.," also has partial watermark "<?>enoit New York." Identical to GLC05235.04.01 and GLC05235.04.02.

GLC05235.04.03

to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 10, 1943. Pertains to seeing the destruction caused by American forces in Italy and Africa.

GLC09662.448

to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 3, 1942. Pertains to his good health and possibly setting up a French class for the American soldiers.

GLC09662.154

Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress April 2, 1917

Signed by Wilson on front endpaper. Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I. With original blue dust-jacket.

GLC00466

to Capel Lofft

Mentions her letters on education

GLC01794.43

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]

From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.

A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...

GLC05959.27.15

to Calvin Colton

Suggestions for a pamphlet opposing Abolitionists. "Shew that the agitation of the question in free states will first destroy all harmony and finally lead to disunion. That the consequences of disunion - perpetual War - the extinction of the...

GLC08952

A Speech from the Delaware Chiefs residing in the Delaware towns in the Shawanese country met in council at Coshocton June 18, 1786

Copy of a translation of a speech by Tatopocsha, Chief of the Coshocton Delaware, as well as Chief Captain John Dowdy and Chief Bigg Catt. Contains a note by Obadiah Robins, confirming that "This is the sense of the speech as it was interpreted to me...

GLC02437.03277

"The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!"

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon with a caption that reads, "The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!" Depicts a snake and snake charmer. Two American naval officers watch as the snake performs with a radio. Illustrated by Ralph A...

GLC09953.024

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Teddy Howell and Mrs. H. R. Howell to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. The Howells are against the impeachment of President Nixon. The letter is addressed to the American Civil Liberties Union, with this copy...

GLC09613.02.1642

Message from the President... transmitting a Treaty of Peace...[with] Algiers

Printing a the treaty of peace between the U.S. and the Dey of Algiers with the statements of American peace commissioners Stephen Decatur and William Shaler. Printed by William A. Davis.

GLC02822

to David Hartley

Signed in text in the opening of the note and written in the third-person: "Dr. Franklin presents..." Sarcastically explains British methods for taxing the American colonies. Date from docket.

GLC04632

Considerations on the Society or Order of Cincinnati...

Remainder of title: "Lately Instituted By the Major-Generals, Brigadier-Generals, and Officers of the American Army...." Burke is identified on the cover as the author. Printed by Basil Webster.

GLC05767

Quarter plate daguerreotype in original gilt decorated leather case

A 1/4 plate daguerreotype. Youthful bust-length pose in academic robes. Porter was the president of Yale 1871-1886 and previously edited Webster's American Dictionary after the death of Chauncey Goodrich.

GLC06184

to Joshua Mauger

News concerning Mauger's friends and neighbors in Halifax. A rumor that Quebec was captured by the American army on 3/20. He fears the province may fall to the rebel army.

GLC03902.066

to George May Powell

re: He fears the Commission will disband due to a lack of work in the East. He talks of his own future plans. Letter is written on American Christian Commission letterhead.

GLC00687.097