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to Mary

He refers to the spirit of the war and says it has grown into an animal... He got 2 months pay recently and he will send her fifty dollars.

GLC02415.066

A Short Guide to Iraq

One booklet entitled "A Short Guide to Iraq" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains thirteen sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Iraq during World War II. The information...

GLC09906

Pocket Guide to Egypt

One booklet entitled "A Pocket Guide to Egypt" dated 1943. Published on behalf of the War And Navy Departments. Guide contains ten sections providing information to an American Soldier that was deployed to Egypt during World War II. The information...

GLC09902

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,133 (June 14, 1864)]

War news. With supplement. Butler, the enemy shell our signal station. Grant, the army of the Potomac progessing successfully. Sherman, additional details of the operations of the armies of the Southwest.

GLC08427.16

Woodrow Wilson

One newspaper clipping containing an image of President Woodrow Wilson. Below his portrait is a printing of his authograph and text that reads, "Federal Reserve Banking System, Popular Election of Senators, Woman Suffrage --- World War I."

GLC08878.2133

to Henry Knox

Discusses reactions to a treaty, possibly Jay's Treaty, as well as a war in Europe.

GLC02437.06491

to Henry Knox

Discusses financial matters relating to the salaries of clerks in the War Department.

GLC02437.06354

Hat & Pin

War Department general staff hat insignia with eagle and shield. Also includes pin.

GLC06196.114

[Pencil drawing. Finely delineated. Shown from a distance through trees.]

JBB specialized in landscape view of towns before and after the Civil War

GLC02673.02

to Simon Cameron

Asks Cameron to discover if he has been promoted. Hancock believes that he has just been promoted to Major General, but can not be certain because the appointments are being held by Secretary of War Stanton until the Senate reconvenes. Hancock...

GLC06350.01

The Springfield Union [Vol. 108, No. 154 (July 1, 1971)]

One printing of The Springfield Union dated July 1, 1971. Consists of articles related to local news. Articles are related to the eligible voting age starting at 18 years old; Pentagon papers related to the Vietnam War; wedding anouncements; Nixon...

GLC10076

[Collection of buttons belonging to Vicki Wulwick][Decimalized .01-.18]

Collection of pins and buttons dated approximately 1970s. Pertain to various protests attended by Vicki Wulwick while attending Columbia University. Related to anti-war sentiments, environmental causes, and international human rights.

GLC09894

[Correspondence of McKean Family] [Decimalized .01- .18]

Collection of the descendants of Thomas McKean, with genealogy. Includes a report of a "contraband" working on Mississippi fortifications during the Civil War. Most letters are correspondence with Flag Officer William W. McKean (who performed...

GLC04188

Extracts from minutes of our yearly meeting of Pennsylvania & New Jersey, held in Philadelphia by adjournments from the 23rd day of the ninth month.

One copy of a meeting minutes dated September 23-28, 1776. States that Quakers should not participate in governments active in war, or contribute to the promotion of war through business or other activity. Condemns all forms of slavery and...

GLC01021

[Appointment of Alfred Jones as assistant surgeon in the Provisional Confederate Army]

Partially printed document appointing doctor Alfred Jones as assistant surgeon in the Provisional Confederate Army. Signed by Seddon as Confederate Secretary of War. A note at the bottom orders Jones to report to the medical director of the...

GLC02825.01

[Petition to U.S. Senate]

Petition of representation for Frothingham stating that he served in the United States army during the Revolutionary War as "Sergeant in Capt Chadwick's Company in 1775," then as Sergeant in Colonel Henry Knox's Regiment of Artillery, and finally as...

GLC01450.065.03

to Emma C. Small

He has settled affairs with his brother to look after Emma's interests along with a Dr. Taylor. He describes his brother Colonel Paine's war work, and S.A. Crittendon's work in Tennessee after being imprisoned, poisoned, and involved in active...

GLC00687.013

to Elvira Winegar

He has gained five pounds since he was in Tennessee. They had a supper of chickens the other night and Bill Gallagher joined them. He says the secessionists are sick of the war.

GLC01014.005

Our Boys Boarding Transport for For "the Good Old U.S.A"

This photograph is of American soldiers heading home on a boat after the war's end from Europe. According to the photograph, the ride home was unpleasant for many because of poor living conditions.

GLC09584.280

[Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05

Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament

In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.

GLC07705.425

William Heron document

Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."

GLC08389.03

to Elizabeth Swain

Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. He oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. He refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.

GLC00653.10.02