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[Excerpt of a petition in which Knox and others attempt to persuade the Massachusetts Legislature to sell uncultivated lands to officers and soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War]

Signed in the docket. Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, Henry Jackson, and others attempt to persuade the General Court of Massachusetts to divide land in the eastern part of the state (present-day Maine) for officers and soldiers who served in the Revolution...

GLC02437.03124

The Negroes in a Soviet America

This pamphlet seeks to answer two questions, "What is the relation of the Negroes in the United States to this rapidly changing world? They are now living through one of the most trying times in their history. What is the way out?" The forward goes...

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The Atlantic Monthly [Vol. 86 No. 517 (November 1900)]

One issue of the Atlantic Monthly dated November 1900. The Atlantic monthly is a literary journal that publishes assorted writings on a wide range of topics and authors. The articles included in this issue are; "A defense of American Parties" by...

GLC09887.04

to Willis A. Hodges

Discusses arrangements at North Elba, and upcoming plans for this African American farming settlement. Says money is being raised to help the "infant colony," urges residents not to lay out plots yet, but instead cut wood. Also discusses the...

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to Alexander McDougall

Written by Washington as commander of the Continental Army to Major General McDougall. References McDougall's letter of 5 October 1783. Authorizes McDougall to visit New York on business. Says he has tried to discourage American troops from visiting...

GLC01106

[Document listing ship provisions]

Lists fresh beef delivered by Shadrack Ham to seamen returning from the Penobscot Expedition. Ships listed include the Hector People, Black Prince, the Warren, the Putnam, the Monmouth, and sundry vessels. The Penobscot Expedition (July-August 1779...

GLC01450.077

Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.

Signed as Secretary of State. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist, rather than obstruct, any American owned ships bringing British goods to the United States. Issued shortly after...

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Unconditional Union Ticket

Union ticket for Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. Printed in blue and red inks. Lists presidential electors from Indiana for the Lincoln-Johnson ticket for the 1864. Printed with image of a canon and flag....

GLC00809

Certification that Lieut. David Porter received a gold watch

Certification from Ridgely, the U.S. Naval agent in Tripoli, that Porter received a gold watch to be given to Hadge Mahomet for his friendship to American prisoners in Tripoli. Porter received the watch via Tobias Lear. "Consular Seal of the U.S...

GLC02794.102

to William Livingston

States he had already received the intelligence Livingston sent to him. Not aware if the fleet brought with it either troops or Henry Clinton. Notes "The Enemy remain in the same position upon the point." Signed as Commander in Chief of American...

GLC03343

to Elisha Babcock

Approves of the "Address of the Delegates from ninety seven Towns," which he calls a good beginning. Indicates that he is sending a pamphlet (not included) and describes it as the opposite of "poor John's [Adams] defence of the American...

GLC06330

to Marquis de Lafayette [in French]

Written by Major L'Enfant to Lafayette. Probably in reference to the problems he was having with payments owed to Parisian jewelers for badges made for the Society of the Cincinnati. The eagle insignias did not sell well among American officers...

GLC02437.03212

to Caleb Strong

Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and...

GLC02437.07860

to Helen Lyons

Writes to his wife about meeting friendly French soldiers. Wonders why he has not recieved any letters from home. Discusses the rainy weather. Says that he has seen many German prisoners working on the roads. Inquires as to his daughter's well...

GLC07810.067

to George Washington

Account of ordnance "attached to the American Army." Includes two lists: "Field Artillery" and "For a Siege." The siege being prepared for was the Battle of Yorktown, which began the following month. Written at a Park of Artillery. With closing...

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President Roosevelt praising the courage of the South in war and in peace.

President Roosevelt before a flag-draped podium on a wooden deck, with an American flag behind him. The picture is taken from the side; Roosevelt appears to have turned sideways, away from the audience and towards the camera. However, his audience...

GLC06449.45

[Medal Mount with Ribbons]

A medal mount for four military ribbons. It has two ribbons. On the left, is the World War II Victory ribbon with a red center, and then a purple, blue, green, yellow, orange pattern on the either edge. The ribbon on the right hand side is the World...

GLC09620.381

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter from William N. Haskell addressed to Arthur Ruhl dated May 10, 1922. Haskell relays survey questions for Ruhl to consider while working in Russia. Questions pertain to food distributions, living conditions, hospitals, office equipment...

GLC09761.03

to Whom it May Concern [In French]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much...

GLC09761.29

to Whom it May Concern [In German]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much...

GLC09761.30

to Whom it May Concern [In Polish]

One letter from Mowatt M. Mitchell to "Whom It May Concern" dated London, June 13, 1923. States that Arthur Ruhl's position as administrator at the American Relief Administration. Ruhl will be travelling to Russia and requests for him to have as much...

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