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to George Clinton

Written by Allen the Vermont adventurer and land speculator, who had lost his fortune by the time this letter was written. Allen was the brother to Ethan Allen. Written to Vice President Clinton at the Senate's request. Describes Vermont's role in...

GLC00496.005

to Levi P. Morton

Chester Alan Arthur introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled...

GLC00118.02

to the Singer Manufacturing Company

Written to The New York Singer Office, enclosing an invoice of the "Pearl" amounting to slightly over 136 pounds (not included). Says he has been busy "flying" all over the United Kingdom completing business. Is pleased that their offices are being...

GLC08682

[Document in the name of George II re: authorization to recruit soldiers for a British regiment]

A true copy signed by John Campbell, Earl of Loudon, sent to William Yonge who was the British secretary of state for war. Campbell was a colonel in the British army in the American colonies.

GLC01450.288

Review of the opinion of Judge Cowen, of the Supreme Court of the State of New-York, in the case of Alexander McLeod

A review of the New York Supreme Court acquittal of Alexander McLeod, a Canadian fighting for the British who boasted that he had murdered an American in New York State during the 1838 border skirmishes.

GLC01512.02

Soldier's quarters at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows a group of A-frame tents with soldiers standing and reclining in doorways. Inscription on image: "American Views." Numeric notation on verso: "364." Inscription on verso: "Fort Wagner Morris Island Soldier's Quarters."

GLC05111.01.1172

To: Charles F. Adams.

"You have reason to exult, that you are a 'freeborn American' and I wish you may never be ashamed to boast of it. In all cases remember, that birth, without wisdom, is reproach and disgrace."

GLC07947

The United States citizen's vote that Mr. Justice Hunt declared $100 damage...

"You have reason to exult, that you are a 'freeborn American' and I wish you may never be ashamed to boast of it. In all cases remember, that birth, without wisdom, is reproach and disgrace."

GLC07753.01

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 829 (August 10, 1863)]

The Siege of Charleston, The War in Mississippi, Yankee Monitor Disabled by James River Battery, The Pope on the American War, Yankee Raid in Florida, Prisoner Exchange of Major General Stephen D. Lee.

GLC05959.43.29

[authorization to Herbert A. Lee]

They give authorization to Herbert A. Lee of the American Collecting Agency in New York City to act in the bankruptcy case of Joseph B. Cornish of Washington, NJ, with the amounts listed.

GLC00687.252

to darling Cherry

He attends a lavish naval funeral and describes the reception of the American expedition in Russia. He tells the story of the chief engineer of a party who lost his cap. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.093

[Cleartype General Map of the Pacific Ocean, Southeastern Asia, and Austrailia]

A map of the Pacific Ocean, Southeastern Asia and Austrailia. Copyright the American Map Company Inc. Originally published by Cleartype Maps. Contains Robert L. Stone's notes on where he traveled when he was deployed.

GLC09620.251

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Verla A. Kwiram, to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 4, 1973. Kwiram supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He believes that "Congress must impeach to preserve fundamental American liberties."

GLC09613.02.0171

to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 17, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions George Marshall promising Winston Churchill more American troops to be deployed.

GLC09662.228

to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated October 17, 1941. Pertains to the likelihood of American soldiers being deployed to Europe to fight against Germany and life on the base.

GLC09662.100

to Sylvanus Bourne

Written as United States consul to the Hague, to the American Vice Consul in Amsterdam. Adams quotes portions of the treaty and asks that the extract not be published. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC01539

to James Madison

The letter mentions: French fleet, Count D'Estaing, Colonel Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Hillsboro, NC, Salisbury, NC, Cape Fear, NC, possibly Camden, Governor Nash, Caswell, General Greene, military recruitment, Portsmouth, VA, and American victories.

GLC00099.060

Washington Taking Command of the Army

One engraving titled Washington Taking Command of the Army dated circa 1917. Features George Washington, on a horse leading a line of men through two lines of armed soldiers. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Includes a description of the...

GLC08878.1316

[Photograph of a building and children]

One photograph of a building and children circa 1940. The photograph features a stone building missing its roof. In front of the building there are three children playing. In the far left of the photo is an African American person walking across the...

GLC10047.02.229

[Photograph of a building and children]

One photograph of a building and children circa 1940. The photograph features a stone building missing its roof. In front of the building there are three children playing. In the far left of the photo is an African American person walking across the...

GLC10047.02.079

to William Davenport

Notes Davenport's meeting with Florida Governor Richard Call, but wishes he had gotten definitive information on the location of Seminoles "who lately committed murders near Tallahassee." Reveals his frustration over the Seminole Indians style of...

GLC05285

to Lucy Knox

Writes that he was recently sick with the fever but has "surmounted the cursed disorder." Discusses his misgivings about whether William Duer will be able to pay the sums stipulated in their agreement. Expresses his dissatisfaction with his present...

GLC02437.05539