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to Henry Knox

Praises the American victory in the recent the Battle of Bennington. Notes that General [Benjamin] Lincoln's aide-de-camp sent an account of the British killed, wounded, and missing at Bennington, which amounted to 1,000. Reports that Henry's wife...

GLC02437.00641

Memoire du Roi pour servir d'instruction particuliere a M. le Cte. de Grasse [in French]

Copy of orders sent to Admiral de Grasse. Orders state that he is to replace Comte de Guichen as the French naval commander. Also state that he is to remain in Newport, Rhode Island and protect the French squadron under Rochambeau. By the time de...

GLC04322.02

[to Henry Knox]

Rivington, a journalist and bookseller, writes to an unspecified recipient (possibly Henry Knox). Writes, "I would long ago have sent you the Irish Editions you wanted but on examining found I had no quantity to make up a parcell [sic]... I now...

GLC02437.09999

[Memorial of Hannah Flucker]

Date of 1784 added later in pencil. Addressed to the "Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists." Discusses the lands and properties to which she is entitled as heir to her...

GLC02437.09112

Facts and Figures for the Hour

Recognizing that money is power, federal taxes have always caused problems for citizens. Other countries have much higher excise and revenue taxes, and yet the U.S. competes with them in every field. He compares foreign money, duties, and taxes with...

GLC00687.193

to Mrs. Barton

Writes to his mother that it is an army holiday for George Washington's birthday but the weather is terrible. Reflects on his one year anniversary of deployment in Germany and describes his first days in that country. Tells Mrs. Barton to stop...

GLC07810.003

to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Boarding house mistress writes to Captain Anderson about how glad she is that they have become friends. She encourages him to maintain his French and wonders if he plans on returning to Journy. Comments on the sad state of the Journy landscape and...

GLC07810.103

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade Against Communism Trading Cards; 23. Ghost City

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "23. Ghost City" illustrates a looming Grim Reaper figure amidst a destructed metropolis. The reverse side contains a propaganda narrative regarding the after-effects of an atomic attack on a "great...

GLC09706

Instructions to John Lamb to treat with Algiers

Co-signed by Jefferson 11 October 1785 in Paris. Lamb was instructed to confer with Minister Carmichael in Spain, then proceed to Algiers. The Continental Congress sent John Lamb to negotiate with Dey Mohomet of Algiers for the release of 21...

GLC00345

Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive" dated March 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the Japanese army moving through New Britain and other islands off the coast of Australia. Reverse side contains articles...

GLC09619.030

Survey Graphic [Volume 31, No. 11 (November 1942)]

One issue of Survey Graphic dated November 1942. This volume focuses on African Americans in the United States. Subjects include involvement in the military; a photo essay of African Americans in the South; democracy in Latin America, Africa, India...

GLC09640.328

to Phillip Sheridan

Postwar troop adjustments: "Unless you think security demands the retention of some of the white volunteers muster the whole of them out as rapidly as possible. In the case of colored troops, muster out such of them as you think can be spared..."

GLC08148

[Receipt for 101 and 1/6 pounds provisions for Indian prisoners]

To be taken out of the Contingent's funds. On verso is a receipt dated 25 October 1787, noting the receipt of 5 and 11/15 pounds on an Army Debt Warrant.

GLC00783

to Henry Knox

Written by Assistant Adjutant General Carlile to Major General Knox. Says he wants to set out for his home as soon as he can procure transportation for his baggage. As he can only be considered on furlough until the conclusion of peace, he asks...

GLC02437.02444

to Charles Summer

Hale, a New Hampshire State Senator and noted abolitionist, introduces Mr. Vanderbilt (possibly William Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius) of New York City to Summer, a noted abolitionist. States that Vanderbilt will soon visit Washington, D.C.

GLC02504.21

Camp scene with black soldiers.

The image shows a camp scene in the woods with a black soldier writing near his A-frame tent, other soldiers are reclining and a group stands with their guns in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Ordway Gardner Coll." Numeric notations on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1035

to Philip Livingston

Borland writes that he is saddened by news of a "such a villannous Murther by ye Negros and Indians att York." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02402

Headquarters of Capt E E Camp at city

A print of a photograph of a gathering of people outisde a large two-storey building. Sign on building reads: "E.E. Camp. Capt. & A.Q.M. USA." Elisha Ely Camp was the Assistant Quartermaster of the United States Army, having been promoted to that...

GLC05111.01.0078

[Albumen photograph of Crow Indian prisoners]

Shows Crow Indian prisoners after uprising guarded by soldiers with rifles. Includes Crazy Head, Knows his Coos, Jeff Bull, The Bank, Looks with His Ears, Big Hail, Carries His Food, and The Rock. Inscribed "#21" on mount.

GLC04591

Great Speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster at Richmond.... [on silk]

Full title: "Great Speech of the Hon. Daniel Webster at Richmond, Virginia, Monday, Oct. 5, 1840. Reported for the Herald, by William H. Attree." Report's Webster's speech at the Whig presidential nominating convention in Richmond with audience...

GLC05862

[Isaac Fitzgerald Shepard]

Carte de visite of the organizer of 1st U.S. Colored Infantry, vignette bust. Shepard later served as U.S. Counsel at Hankow, China.

GLC05918.03