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Passport for "Eagle" of John Sanders re: cessation of war, proclamation of peace

Printed document cosigned by American peace commissioners Benjamin Franklin and John Jay, mentioning the cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and the U.S., and asking for passage for the ship "Eagle" now at London and bound for Jamaica....

GLC06398

to John H. Houston

Houston writes that if the American Party (Know-Nothing Party) is to succeed they must admit Protestant naturalized citizens, but not Catholics because of their allegiance to foreign powers [i.e. the Pope]. He writes that they cannot jeopardize...

GLC05508.134

to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure...

GLC06313.04.016

General orders: No. 371

Signed by H.L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[General] Order, No. 371, [Proce]edings of a [Milit]ary Commission." Proceedings of four trials before a military commission on charges of riotous conduct and attempted murder. Two of the defendants are...

GLC00911.44

to unknown

Thanks an American for his generosity after the death of her husband during the Battle of Verdun. Describes the hardships of a war widow and her orphaned children while praising the Americans and the hope they bring. The abbreviation "Vve" before...

GLC07810.080

[Abraham Lincoln endorsement of William Cole].

Lincoln recommends, possibly to Secretary of War Stanton, that William Cole, Esq., editor of the "Irish American," be appointed to a paymastership in the U.S. Army. Originally written on p. 4 of an integral blank leaf of the letter of recommendation...

GLC02086.02

Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 48 (September 3, 1861)]

The Confederate Tax Laws, Battles of Oak Hill and Mesilla.
Semi-Weekly
The Confederate tax law is printed here. A brief notice mentions the lack of American allegiance among Mormons in Utah. A letter to the editor describes circumstances in South...

GLC05959.29.04

to Whom it May Concern

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. Announces that Arthur Ruhl had been promoted to administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to...

GLC09761.28

The Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. VIII, no. 24 (December 8, 1787)]

Contains several articles on federalism and the Constitution, including a printing of Federalist No. XIII from the Federalist Papers. Also reports news from Europe and around the United States. An article also appears on the Gallo-American Society...

GLC08778

to John Trumbull

Written by Major General Knox to celebrated American artist Colonel John Trumbull. References Trumbull's letter of 20 June, which was delivered by his brother. Is glad he approves of the Society of the Cincinnati, and says he will be proposed for...

GLC02437.02240

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Crystal Carter to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 10, 1973. Carter is against the impeachment of President Nixon. He forwards copies of this letter to Charles Wiggins and George Danielson. In the letter he mentions the...

GLC09613.02.1097

Germans Camps Where Nazis Hold Allied Prisoners of War

One newsmap entitled, "Germans Camps Where Nazis Hold Allied Prisoners of War" dated, September 4, 1943. Consists of a map depicting prisoner of war camps in Germany. On reverse side contains articles related to Americans defeating the Nazis in 40...

GLC09619.039

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Jerome C. Yanoff to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated September 24, 1985 Yanoff does not give an opinion on impeachment. He is a teacher writing to Moorhead for his opinion on the impact of Watergate on American History. He...

GLC09613.02.3029.02

to [John Maunsell]

This appears to have been sent to British General John Maunsell, who mentioned to Knox that he would pass along letters from Brett (see GLC02437.05188). References receiving a letter "with the enclosed from your brother the Clergyman." Writes, "I...

GLC02437.05186

[Petition of Antonio Vela]

Legal document by attorney John Ker who served as petitioner for Antonio Vela, a citizen of Louisiana, in the County Court of Adams County, Mississippi. The petition was showing the court "That on or about the first day of April 1828 he [Vela] was...

GLC02887

to Henry Knox

Ogden writes Secretary of War Knox to report that four Cherokee Indians traveled to Canada via the West Indies to "procure my Lord Dorchester's permission for the western and northern Indians to join them, and the Southern Indians in the war against...

GLC02437.04682

to Robert Morris

Written by Lee as commander of the left wing of the army besieging Boston to Morris as a member of Pennsylvania Council of Safety, with special assignments to procure arms and ammunition. Written on Winter Hill, which is part of modern day Somerville...

GLC06645.01

To the People of Hardy County.

Created by Hardy County, Virginia, citizens and officials including S. H. Alexander, J. W. F. Allen, George Fisher, A. A. Inskeep, Samuel McMechen, George McNeill, John C. B. Mullin, A. H. Scott, Alfred Taylor, Joseph Vanmeter, William C. Vanmeter, F...

GLC00724

Draft of letter soliciting aid for patriots in South Carolina and Georgia

Written by Adams as President of the Massachusetts Senate. References a letter received 31 July 1781 enclosing a Congressional resolution of support for South Carolina and Georgia. Says humanity should induce them to reply, but when you consider...

GLC00568

to Henry Laurens

Written by Laurens as a law student at Middle Temple in London to an unknown recipient. Says he can get this and maybe another letter through without it being intercepted by British government officials. Writes extensively on his opinions of the...

GLC04343.01