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Removal of the Cherokees West of the Mississippi

27th Congress 2nd Session Rep. No. 1098 House of Representatives

GLC03776.43

[newspaper clipping, "To the Stars and Stripes"]

Newspaper clipping, with 321

GLC02750.310

to James S. Brisbin

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. The Officers of the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery have invited Brisbin to serve as Colonel of that regiment. Assistant Adjutant General...

GLC01504.02.06

to James S. Brisbin

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. The Officers of the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery have invited Brisbin to serve as Colonel of that regiment. Assistant Adjutant General...

GLC01504.02.07

Office of Board of Claims/For Slaves enlisted in U. S. service...

State of Maryland. Compensation claim by Joshua Johnson for a slave, Thomas Johnson, he manumitted and enlisted as a USCT, United States Colored Troops. Partially printed document.

GLC09130.01

Proof of slave ownership

Proof of ownership by Joshua Johnson for the slave Thomas Johnson.

GLC09130.02

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

Recording deficiencies and surpluses.

GLC09134.01

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account Clothing for the first Massachusetts Regiment for the Year 1783." Signed by Azariah Egleston, Paymaster and Agent.

GLC09134.02

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account Charges to be made.. for the Year 1783."

GLC09134.03

Clothing and payroll return document 1st Massachusetts regiment

"Account of the Public Securities Received by Azariah Egleston, Agent..., for and delivered to the Officers and Soldiers...being the Balance Due them, for arrears of pay, Subsistence, Clothing, the Quantity of the Men Engaged further and Commutation...

GLC09134.04

to Thomas Mifflin

Later copy. Reports he was instructed by the President to inform Mifflin that the president's prior decision made on the 24th still stands. Writes, "It must be obvious to you, sir, and seems even to result from some of the information you have...

GLC02437.06119

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for a letter and his approval of one of Webster's speeches. Comments: "If we cannot subdue, or restrain, this fanatical abolition Spirits, I know not how we shall get along, without great trouble, or be able to carry on the Govt."...

GLC06313.02

Photographs [3]: "The Freedman", "Indian Hunter", and "Norseman"statues [bronze].

GLC06343.282

Shaw, [?].

With Whipple imprint on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Col. Shaw, 54th Masstts Regt." Half length seated portrait in uniform. White mount.

GLC06391.42

H. Hamilton Williams

H. Hamilton Willliams standing outside a house in navy uniform. Reverse says in pencil "H. Hamilton Williams from Roanoke, Va. 1945-" and "30" is stamped.

GLC09587.305

H. Hamilton Williams

Headshot of H. Hamilton Williams in uniform. His hat says "U.S. Navy" on it. Reverse says "H. Hamilton WIlliams Roanoke, Va."

GLC09587.306

[Vultee "Valiants"]

Newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper. Front is black and white photograph of planes and a man. Caption says: "late in 1943, when Kelly became a training center for instructors, these Vultee 'Valiants' joined its fleet." Handwritten notes say "BT...

GLC09587.066

Negroes' Flying Unit Scores First Victory

Newspaper clipping details a successful mission of a black air force unit. It mentions that General Dwight D. Eisenhower congratulated the first lieutenant, Charles Hall of Brazil, Indiana for shooting down an enemy plane.

GLC09587.071

[Planes in a field]

Four planes in a field. Reverse says "photography by Otis E. Finley Jr. 2nd Lt. H.C Box 89, I AAF, Alabama."

GLC09587.119

Commonwealth of Virginia, department of education

Diploma awarded to Eugene Warsenure Williams for graduating from Lucy Addison High School. It is signed by the Principal, Superintendent of Schools, and Chairman of School Board. There is a seal and stamp from the school. Bottom left corner of...

GLC09587.133

[Acceptance to Hampton Institute]

Envelope and note documenting admission to the Hampton Institute. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Eugene W. Williams from the Student Personnel Services. The note within it asks Eugene to arrive on September 2, 1942.

GLC09587.134

[Eugene Williams' class schedule]

Eugene Williams' class schedule at the Hampton Institute. Mentions the time and location of each of his classes: P.E, Chemistry, Com., Biology, Math, and Poultry Husbandry. Reverse has a note about schedule of an exam written in pen.

GLC09587.135

to Cordelia Williams

Letter from the United States of America Railroad Retirement Board states that Coredlia Williams may be entitled to some money because of the death of LeRoi Williams. There are instructions of what documents to provide in order to recieve payment.

GLC09587.042

to Cordelia Williams

The letter states the $10.68 money award that Cordelia Williams will receive on bahalf of "Le Roi" Williams. The money given to her was earned by LeRoi who appears to have worked for a railroad company.

GLC09587.043

Last Will and Testament of LeRoi Williams

This document is the last will and testament of LeRoi Williams and is signed by him. There is a stamp on the reverse with the date when it was received by. It was written on August 31, 1943. He leaves his estate "real, personal, and mixed" to his...

GLC09587.044