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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on...

GLC02744.393

[Portrait of a Japanese-American woman in front of a house]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American woman wearing glasses posed outside her home.

GLC09860.018

Report of the Secretary of War, communicating, in answer to a resolution of the Senate, a report and map of the examination of New Mexico...

Title continues "made by Lieutenant J. W. Abert, of the Topographical Corps."

GLC04148

In The Matter of the Electoral Vote of the State of Florida, Points

One pamphlet entitled, "In The Matter of the Electoral Vote of the State of Florida, Points," dated 1877. The pamphlet discusses the various court cases related to the matter of the Florida electoral votes. It summarizes the results of the cases.

GLC09769.08

to Tobias Lear re: transmitting list of members of Pa. House of Reps.

Lear identifies Wynkoop as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.030

A Sketch of a defense of General Washingtons System of the Campaign of 1776, at New York and its Vicinity

Sweeping account of the early events of the American Revolution intended to defend the strategy George Washington took when the British drove the Americans from New York in 1776. Draft copy with many editorial alterations. Title from docket, which...

GLC02437.00460

[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Murfreesboro]

Hand-colored map depicting Confederate and Union troop and artillery positions, and the location of a hospital. Brooks was the Acting Topographical Engineer, 2nd Brigade, 5th Division, 14 Army Corps.

GLC06162

"In Senate Of The United States…The bill from the House of Representatives , entitled 'An act for the admission of the state of Maine into the Union..."

"In Senate Of The United States…The bill from the House of Representatives , entitled 'An act for the admission of the state of Maine into the Union,' …being under consideration, …Mr. Thomas proposed to amend the said amendments, by adding… : …in all...

GLC09376

Declaration of rights and plan of government for the State of New Hampshire.

This document is a legal document that affirms the legitimacy of the government of New Hampshire. Explicates a plan of government as well as affirming the rights of citizens. Docketed on recto by Isaac Andrews.

GLC03658

Receipt re: payment of £300 for the charter of the town of Albany

Shows that Philip Schuyler and Robert Livingston, "Commissioners for the City of Albany," have paid £300, in the form of both money and Beaver pelts, to Thomas Dongan "on account of the Charter granted to the City of Albany." Also contains the...

GLC03107.00138

Resolutions of the Legislature of Michigan relative to leasing of the mineral lands.

House document no. 204. 29th Congress, 1st session. Discusses Michigan state rights. Denies the right of the federal government to lease federal mineral lands if the state where the lands are located is opposed to it. Includes report of Flavius J...

GLC00267.025

[Appointment of Knox as Justice of the Peace in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts]

Strong signs as Massachusetts Governor. Also signed by John Avery, Secretary of State. Verso contains a note dated 25 February 1805 signed by Lieutenant Governor Edward Robbins. Much of the text of this note, including part of Robbins's signature...

GLC02437.10348

Copy of Robert Morris speech re: price of peace & cost of maintaining it

Lowell's copy of Morris' 1783 budget speech detailing estimates for the army, navy, foreign affairs, etc. noting that by focusing on naval strength, "the enemy will be convinced of the impracticality of subduing us." With a one page table listing...

GLC01526

Report of the Joint Committee of the General Assembly of Virginia on the Harpers Ferry Outrages

Discusses Brown's attack at Harpers Ferry and the Abolitionist activity and legislation in northern states which encouraged him. The report quickly reviews the facts regarding Brown and then turns to larger issues. It reviews the history of...

GLC05644

Battle of North Point and Death of Gen. Ross

One engraving entitled "Battle at North Point and Death of Gen. Ross" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at North Point, fought on September 12, 1814. General John Stricker led his troops against a British force led by Major General Robert Ross...

GLC08878.0084

[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Williamsburg]

Shows the troop positions of forces under Union generals Philip Kearney and Joseph Hooker, as well as the Confederate line. Also shows the open field where the combatants met, Fort Magruder, and other structures. Smith is identified on the docket...

GLC06161

Deficiencies of the Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781, but not obtained. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01163

[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Atlanta]

Presented by Snell to Asbury Stephens, "one of the participants this 23d. day of Sept. 1864, at Eastpoint, Ga." Shows where the 2nd Brigade crossed the railroad, moved into battle, position at the works, and its efforts to repulse the Confederates...

GLC04498.03

The loyalty & devotion of colored Americans in the Revolution and War of 1812.

Published by Robert F. Wallcut. Contains excerpts from speeches and quotations related to African American military service. Includes excerpts from a William Howard Day speech delivered at a convention for African Americans held in Cleveland, Ohio...

GLC06130

A message from the army of the Valley of Virginia

"A message from the army of the valley of Virginia" "after four years of terrible war with a savage foe who seeks our subjugation, we are still firm in our determination to seek our independence"

GLC08105

to Lady Belper of Derby, England

Edward Everett thanks her for "sending me your likeness" and remembers a visit from twenty years ago fondly. Discusses his son, who went abroad for four years, and his happiness that he has returned. Closes his letter with a long comment on the Civil...

GLC00463

Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress

Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I.

GLC02904

[Photograph of a man and dog in front of a house]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a man wearing suspenders posed in front of a house. Seated in a chair before the man is a small dog.

GLC09645.126

Reports of cases adjudged in the Superior Court of the state of Connecticut..

First published law reports for Connecticut and the second for the United States. The preface demonstrates the importance of a reporting system to the development of American law. References: Evans 21914, Wallace, "Reports" p. 751.

GLC04164