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Roll of honor. (no. XXII) Names of soldiers who died in defense of the American Union, interred in the National Cemetery at Nashville, Tennesee

Submitted by Quartermaster General and Brevet Major General Meigs. Printed by the Government Printing Office. Prepared in the central office of the Quartermaster General under Brevet Brigadier General Alexander J. Perry. Contains record of 16,485...

GLC00267.322

An address to the people of England, Ireland, and Scotland, on the present important crisis of affairs [Reprinted in "English defenders of American freedoms, 1774-1778"]

See the Macaulay papers, GLC 1784.01-1800.04.

Vigorous, inflammatory attack on government of George III. Alerts people of Ireland, Scotland, and England to dangers of legislation without representation and parliamentary oppression. Solutions...

GLC01784.02

[Battle Reports, letters of commendation of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion an all African American Unit with photograph of men from the 969th] [Decimalized .01-.13]

Battle Reports, letters of commendation of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion an all African American Unit with photograph of men from the 969th. France, 1944-1945.

GLC09591

Narrative of the Expedition of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854...

Title continues: "Under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by order of the Government of the Unites States. Compiled from the original notes and journals of Commodore Perry and his officers, at his request, and under his...

GLC00532

Message of the President of the United States, communicating in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, papers in regard to the seizure of the American barque Panchita on the coast of Africa.

35th Congress, 1st session, Senate Executive Document 61. The Panchita was an American slave ship seized by British vessels off the coast of Africa. Although the British admitted seizure violated U.S.-British accords, they argued it was in good...

GLC00267.040

Message of the President of the United States, communicating, in answer to a resolution of the Senate, information concerning the recent search or seizure of American vessels by foreign armed cruisers in the Gulf of Mexico.

35th Congress, 1st session, Senate Executive Document 59. Describes ships stopped in the Gulf of Mexico by British vessels searching for boats engaged in the slave trade. Includes narratives and American reactions, including a response of Secretary...

GLC00267.041

The life of the late Rear-Admiral John Drake Sloat, of the United States navy, who took possession of California and raised the American flag at Monterey on July 7th, 1846

Signed by Sherman and inscribed to Bryant D. Campbell. Enlarged monumental edition. Includes supplemental pamphlet.

GLC04712

Discourse pronounced at the capitol of the United States, in the Hall of Representatives, before the American Historical Society, January 30, 1836, by the Hon. Lewis Cass, President of the Society.

Printed by P. Thompson. Cass discusses history, praises George Washington, etc. Cover is missing; possibly previously bound in a larger volume.

GLC00267.367

The Pathway to Peace as Told by Franklin Delano Roosevelt more than a year ago in His Message to Congress on December 8th 1941 and His Radio Address to the People of the United States of American on December 9th 1941.

One book titled "The Pathway to Peace" published by The Maple Press Company, dated 1942. The book contains reprintings of two addresses by President Franklin Roosevelt. The first is his address to Congress on December 8, 1941, the day following the...

GLC09702

Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section

One report prepared by the American Statistical Association entitled, "Proceedings of the Social Statistics Section" dated 1962. Contains statistics from presentations at the 122nd Annual Meeting of the American Statistical Association. Data tables...

GLC09640.331

National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 22, no. 9, whole no. 1,101 (July 13, 1861)]

Includes a message from President Abraham Lincoln, a speech of abolitionist Wendell Phillips, and miscellaneous other reports. Published weekly by the American Anti-Slavery Society.

GLC08875.45

"Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors"

One document issued by the American Red Cross, dated January 21, 1942. The document is entitled "Statement of Policy Regarding Negro Blood Donors." Outlines a new policy that facilities are now "prepared here-after to accept blood donations from...

GLC09745.01

Slave Market of America.

American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...

GLC04557

Chateau de la Grange-Bleneau: The Home of Lafayette

One print of the Chateau de la Grange-Bleneau. The chateau was the home of Marquis de Lafayette. Reverse side contains a biography of the Marquis de Lafayette and his involvement during the American Revolution.

GLC08878.1689

A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corpss and Coast Guard.

One tri-folded pamphlet entitled "A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard." by the American Express company dated circa 1942-1945. Features visual list of the insignia and rank of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and...

GLC09611.400.01

[Membership certificate of John B. Bachelder as director of the Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association]

Steel engraved certificate, published by the American Bank Note Company, apparently prepared for Bachelder's heirs the year after his death in 1894. With gold seal. States that Bachelder was director from 22 June 1881 through 26 June 1882. Decorated...

GLC02131.05

The Death Warrant of Major Andre

One engraving entitled "The Death Warrant of Major Andre" dated 1855. Depicts the arrest of Major John Andre, a British officer during the American Revolution, on charges of spying. Engraved by G.R. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chapel.

GLC08878.0069

Occasional Papers.

The paper includes testimonies from the field to engage commitment and religious conviction.

GLC00687.119

[Handwritten notes]

This list of the various losses and gains of the Episcopal Church, the Baptist Church, the Presbyterian Mission, the Congregational Church, and a Methodist Church over the past months, encouraging the effective use of consecutively numbered envelopes...

GLC00687.120

I Want to be an Angel

poem

GLC02744.328

Warren G. Harding, Republican Candidate for President of the United States

One postcard depicting Warren G. Harding running for president of the United States. Harding's portrait is placed between images of his birthplace in Marion, Ohio.

GLC08878.1354