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Text underneath image reads, "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1856, by Geo C. Bingham Esq. in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the southern District of New York." Text underneath title reads, "This...

GLC04075

Harewood (i.e. Mt. Pleasant) Hospital, Washington, D.C.

A print of a large hospital complex in background, including water tower, flagpole and white fence bordering the complex. A large number of medical tents occupy the right hand side of the photograph. Two officers and a civilian gentlemen converse in...

GLC05111.01.0169

[Draft introductory letter to French government]

Written by Monroe as American Minister to France, shortly after his arrival in the republic in August 1794. He replaced Gouverneur Morris. A draft of his introductory letter presenting his credentials and affirming his "profound interest which the...

GLC06326

to Ruth Miller

Discusses the current British attack on Fort Erie during the War of 1812: "We have from fifty to two hundred cannon shot and shells thrown into our camp every twenty four hours." Speculates on rumors of American reinforcements and the possibility of...

GLC03370

to George Washington

Lafayette reports on his activities and strategy fighting Cornwallis in Virginia. Notes that he has avoided general actions and adds laconically that "His Lordship [Cornwallis] seems to have given up the Conquest of Virginia." Explains that the...

GLC05467

to Charles L. Wallis

Culbertson discusses why T.S. Eliot's "Journey of the Magi" is meaningful to him. He cites Eliot's question, "Was it birth or was it death?" and interprets it as a reference to Christ as a moral revolutionist; Christ brought the new Law of...

GLC05508.077

Fortifications and munitions, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

The image shows large fortifications with stocks of munitions. Inscription on image: "The War For the Union." Inscription on verso: "Ft. Johnson Morris Island SC" and "Wa[r Views.] Interior view of Ft. J[ohnson, Morris Island, S.C.] Published by F. [...

GLC05111.01.1257

Ambrotype and tintype photographs, mostly portraits [decimalized]

Chiefly Civil War era portraits by anonymous American photographers. Subjects include W. T. Sherman and U. S. Grant. The collection is organized according to size, from largest to smallest. Rare and important images include #2 (family portrait),...

GLC05131

Hon. Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States

Photograph taken February 1865. President Lincoln is wearing a dark coat, vest, bowtie, and white shirt. Printed on the verso of the card: "prominent portraits no. 2969" Published by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co., American and Foreign Stereoscopic...

GLC07734

to James McHenry

Massachusetts Senator Pickering responds to a letter from McHenry, former Secretary of War. He sends McHenry documents he requested which accompanied a message from President James Madison (not included). Discusses Madison's decision to declare West...

GLC01578.01

to John Burgoyne

Written by Heath, as American commander of the district where the Convention Army was located. The Convention Army consisted of the British prisoners of war after the Battle of Saratoga. To General Burgoyne, the British commander, in captivity...

GLC04764.43

to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...

GLC07810.013

to Peter B. Rathbone

Says that he is disturbed by the news that the family has not received any of his letters. Expresses joy at the arrest of one deserter from his unit and wonders why another has not been arrested as well. Scolds his family for publishing his letters...

GLC04703.03

to Elbridge T. Gerry

Changing times have led to changes in American ways of life and religion. Marvels at the advances of the era, and how much life is changing and advancing. Worries that the "Romanists," meaning Catholics, are trying to take over the country, though...

GLC09099.14

A Message From the Skies by Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune Commanding Second Division, A.E.F.

It begins, "1. One year ago, the enemy was at the high tide of success. His great offensives of March and April in Picardy and Belgium had with difficulty been checked..." With 2 other bullet points. With Native American chief's face within a star...

GLC09519

to Henry Knox

Colonel Nicola writes, "I lately took the liberty to trouble you with some remedies for the imperfections of shells, presuming you would rather be at the trouble to read ten useless schemes than run the hazard of loosing one good one I again trespass...

GLC02437.00700

to Henry Knox

Discusses maps of the North American coastline that Knox had expressed an interest in purchasing. Describes them as "done in the most elegant manner for the use of the royal navy of Great Britain - And as I am satisfied they will not only answer but...

GLC02437.04555

from William R. Kearney Jr.

One typed letter from William R. Kearney Jr. dated May 30, 1922 copied to the district supervisor of the Samara offices of the American Relief Administration. Message is a response to telegram from May 29, 1922 (see GLC09761.05) pertaining to Ruhl's...

GLC09761.06

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One facsimile of a newspaper article forwarded by A. B Wilson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. The article is written against the press and their acts against President Nixon. The article reads in part, "the media are a pack of...

GLC09613.02.0204.02

Petition to Dey of Algiers re: protecting consuls & families (in French)

Signed as American agent and consul general. With other signers from the European powers, written after the Consul of Denmark was thrown into chains by the Dey. The document is a declaration of solidarity protesting Algerian aggression. Also...

GLC04659

View up Main St. from office window F.R.R. Fitchburg, Mass.

Same image as GLC05235.13.01. Main St. branches off in two directions. One branch passes the "American House" and the other branch passes in front of a hardware store. A trolley line runs in the center of the street in front of the hardware store...

GLC05235.13.02

to Signore Mancinelli

Hopes that Mancinelli remembers him. Writes to introduce Dr. Loring, who is visiting Rome. Congratulates Mancinelli "on having so noble a Pope. Protestants as we are, we will all shout, Viva Papa Pio IX." Supposes that Mancinelli knows his American...

GLC02509.08

to Henry J. Harrison

Ruffin, a farmer and agriculturist, writes to Harrison, a lawyer. Discusses financial matters. Notes that he ordered the American Farmer for Harrison, and Harrison may pick up the magazine at Campbell's bookstore in Petersburg, Virginia. Writes,...

GLC02469.21

to [Charles Willing Hare]

Addressed to "C.W. Hear." Acknowledges receipt of a notice to vacate a lot he had leased from William Bingham and agrees to vacate the property by May 1, 1806. American inventor Oliver Evans is credited with inventing the first high-pressure steam...

GLC02480.06

Tintype portrait of soldier before painted camp background

Full length view of a soldier in front of painted camp background (tents, flags etc.). The soldier wears a gun in his belt. An American flag, the soldier's pants and other items in the photo have been colored with pencil or dry pigment while the...

GLC05131.01