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Pardon of Henry Smith, convicted of counterfeiting.

Pardon of Henry Smith, convicted of passing counterfeit money. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC05086

Order for a survey of a plot of land

The document orders the survey of a plot of land granted to John Bissell.

GLC03107.04735

[Disposal of one hundred suits of clothing]

Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Copy of a receipt for the disposal of 100 suits of clothing to the corps of artillery at Middlebrook, New Jersey on 2 July 1777. The clothing was sent from Philadelphia. The suits...

GLC02437.02452

Rejection of the petition of Petrus Polfer

The manuscript explains that in 1795, Petrus Polfer petitioned the Assembly to challenge the rights of the original proprieters of the Manor of Livingston. After investigating the charges, the Assembly concluded that the proprieter's had been in...

GLC03107.04927

Rear view of procession of mounted soldiers.

Truce flag visible in center of image. Ink applied to lower right corner of photograph.

GLC07002.55

[Collection of photographs of African American soldiers]

10 panoramic photographs of various WWII black units of the armed forces, including that of General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.; Company "G" 11th QM Training Regiment, Camp Lee, Virginia; and others.

GLC09407

Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war

Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments.

GLC01403

Account of John Oliver

Kept by Dean for Mauger.

GLC03902.321

Report of the Grand Committee of Congress respecting the debt of the U.S.

Lists foreign and domestic debt, assessment of each state. Numbered "no. 26" in ink.

GLC05901

to Earl of Buchan

She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health.

The 11th Earl of...

GLC01794.10

Battle of Murfreesboro--Capture of a Confederate Flag

One engraving entitled "Battle of Murfreesboro - Capture of a Confederate Flag" dated 1863. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces at the Battle of Murfreesboro, July 13, 1862. On the left, a jeering solider straddles a...

GLC08878.0163

[Photograph of a Group of Buildings in Camp]

A photograph of buildings in camp with trash cans in the center and two patches of plants.

A post-it note included with the collection notes these "snaps" are miscellaneous photos of crew/camps/places in the Pacific.

GLC09620.330

to Chairman of the Committee of Botetourt

Written by Major General Lee as commander of the Southern Department. Says the spirit of desertion is on the rise and endangers the safety of the colonies. Requests the committee to exert themselves to secure deserters.

GLC02486

Pardon of Charles Bentz, convicted of perjury.

Convicted of perjury; sentenced to 4 years imprisonment in March of 1851. No reason for pardon. (c/s William L. Marcy)

GLC00045.13

[Deed of sale of excess military sites]

Allows for the sale of lands, buildings, and improvements surrounding Harper's Ferry. Grants conveyance of property to Catharine E. Stipes.

GLC03817.02

[Copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne]

A hand written copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne who died at the age of 91. The obituary contains the lineage of Browne along with the distinctions bestowed to members of her family.

GLC01450.612.02

To: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives."

John Hancock responds to an inquiry from the "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" about the status of an import tax bill. He says that he feels the bill was illegitimately passed and that he does not consider it legitimate.

GLC07918

Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper

Randalph, Moses, and Jediah Stout. DS: [Fayette Co., Ky.?] 29 January 1820. Settlement of the estate of Joseph Cooper, dec'd. 4 p.

GLC07237.02

to Earl of Buchan

She writes about living through posterity and expresses admiration of the Earl. Her health is much better. She writes about her daughter.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.12

Return of the Companies of Artillery attached to the Brigade of the Line.

Chart enumerating numbers of men in various companies. Created during the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01208

[Account of estate of Aaron White Jr.]

Accounts related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Possibly originally in an account book because page is folded into quarters and each quarter is written on and dated separately. This document originally housed...

GLC01450.013.14

[Records of court martial of Samuel Shattuck]

Record of the court martial trial of Sergeant Samuel Shattuck. Lists other men set to stand trial, and gives details of Shattucks case. Includes tesstimony of two witnesses who testified that Shattuck knowingly left the service before his time was...

GLC01450.438

Report of the Board of Officers in the Case of Fitz-John Porter...

"Report of the Board of Officers in the Case of Fitz-John Porter, Late Major-General of Volunteers" published by the Army and Navy Gazette. Annuls Porter's 1863 court-martial and restores his position of major general. Includes transcriptions of...

GLC09312

Pardon of Willie Dunn, convicted of manslaughter.

Convicted of manslaughter; sentenced to 10 years hard labor. Pardoned after serving 5 years of his prison sentence due to his deteriorating health. (c/s Richard Olney)

GLC00045.36

Memoirs of the Life of Anthony Benezet

Duplicate of JB00554

JB00555