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to Henry Knox

Describes the situation in western Georgia concerning negotiations with the Creeks. The Commission has not succeeded as of yet in negotiating a treaty with the Creeks. Mentions violence along the frontier between Native Americans and white settlers...

GLC02437.04397

to James McHenry

Senator Carroll informs McHenry, Secretary of War, that Senator Rufus King intends to move resolutions in Congress related to the 1796 United States Presidential election. Reports in detail the number of votes currently held by each Presidential...

GLC00985

Herald extra

Reports on various events related to the 19 April 1861 Baltimore Riot, during which secessionists attacked Union soldiers passing through the city. Headlines announce "Governor Hicks Yielding" and "Massachusetts Regiment Reach Washington!"...

GLC06107.39

to Henry Knox

Returns warrants that Knox requested (refer to GLC02437.04422). Sends news that his family is recovering from influenza. Discusses the Marquis de Lafayette and the French Revolution: "Our friend the Marquis is indeed in a perilous situation, but he...

GLC02437.04426

to Henry Knox

Written by General Weedon, the President of the Virginia branch of the Society of the Cincinnati, to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's circular letter of 1 May that contained six copies of the proceedings of the general meeting of the Society...

GLC02437.05045

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 289 (September 6, 1863)]

John Morgan and His Followers, Latest from Charleston, Monitors Engage Fort Moultrie, Another Attack to be made on Fort Wagner, Secretary Chase's Proposition Accepted, General Carr in Command at Corinth.

War events in Tennessee are outlined in a...

GLC05959.14.07

The south. [Vol.1, no. 18 (May 11, 1861)]

A pro-South newspaper published at 74 Baltimore Street, near Gay Street, in Baltimore. Front page has a column of vignettes about underdogs in history - making an analogy to the seemingly tough situation of the South at this early part of the war...

GLC08725.07

Chilean Marxists to enter U.S.?

One newspaper clipping sent by Elisabeth Von Groidl to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 22, 1973. Von Groidl is against the impeachment of President Nixon. The article is by Paul Scott and is from the Indianapolis News October 22, 1973...

GLC09613.02.3758.05

to Teresa M. O'Hara

One letter addressed to Teresa M. O'Hara dated August 28, 1974. Moorhead writes that he defended Nixon on the House floor. Writes "I think he went out of office in great style with no vindictiveness toward his enemies and with only hope and best...

GLC09613.02.3503.01

to John de Neville re: military uniform; correspondence with Benjamin Franklin

Requests an order of gold military epaulets and gold sword knots, as he will soon sail. Says he has written to Dr. Franklin (Benjamin Franklin).

Jackson had been working with fellow American diplomats in Europe to negotiate contracts for military...

GLC02470.19

A Mapp of the improved part of Pensilvania [Pennsylvania] in America

Shows the city of Philadelphia divided into streets and lots. Sold by Philip Lea. References: Snyder, City of Independence p. 16; Schwartz & Ehrenberg, Mapping of America, pl. 70; Deak, Picturing America 72, Streeter Sale 2: 945; Ristow, American...

GLC03800

to Mssrs. Lafarge, Patterson, & Havre re: trade in South America

Zimmerman writes that recent political unrest has left the South American provinces without a government, but hopes that a just system will be settled upon soon. He then describes how trade has been affected in the region. The letter is marked as a...

GLC03107.04789

to Thomas Pinckney

Encloses (not present) a bill of exchange and asks Pinckney, the American minister to London, to negotiate it and pay the proceeds to Lafayette or his wife for expenses incurred on behalf of the Society of the Cincinnati. Signed with initials.

GLC02437.08182

Valley Forge

One engraving entitled "Valley Forge" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the harsh conditions experienced by the American Continental Army soliders stationed at the Valley Forge Military camp in Pennsylvania over the winter of 1777-1778. Published by the...

GLC08878.0060

The Interesting Life, Travels, Voyages, and Daring Engagements of the Celebrated Paul Jones

Paul Jones was Commodore in the American Navy during the late Revolutionary War. The book contains "numerous anecdotes of undaunted courage, in the production of his undertakings." The book was printed by N. Elliot, and published by William E...

GLC03107.05325

to Henry Knox [in French]

Touches on the state of American government, the Constitutional Convention, and the Ohio territories. Asks Knox to present his respects to President [George] Washington, Governor [James] Bowdoin, Colonel [Alexander] Hamilton, and Colonel [William]...

GLC02437.04343

to Dr. A.W. Hopkins

Writes his father a belated birthday letter from Camp Dix, New Jersey. Describes his return to the states and his daily activities. Adds that he will be sending a parcel with his belongings. Written on American Expeditionary Force letterhead....

GLC07810.058

Envelope

The envelope has a image of an eagle carrying a flag, attacking Jefferson Davis as he is lowered to the birds nest by two other men. The caption reads "The American Eagle catches Jeff Davis in his attempt to rob her nest."

GLC06627.03.039

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Goriah W. Mahakian to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 22, 1973. Mahakian writes in support of the impeachment of President Nixon. He states that, "no American citizen, regardless of position or public office, is above the...

GLC09613.02.0063

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Mrs. Stephen Olchvary to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated January 6, 1974. Olchvary is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The great majority of the American public, including myself, believes in, and likes...

GLC09613.02.0638

[Photograph of Janicia Smith]

One black and white photograph of an African American girl standing in front of a chalkboard. The name Janicia Smith is printed on a label attached to the bottom of the photograph. The word "student" is written on the back of the photograph.

GLC09724.01