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Union Picket line at Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Union Picket line in front of the rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation,' Richmond, Va. No. 3201." Numeric notation on verso: "107."

GLC05111.01.0846

General orders: No. 284

Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over. Printed on pale blue paper. Duplicate of GLC00911.13.

GLC06366.01

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the Germans are losing their power, though they may try to prolong the war. He says that he enjoyed his years in the Treasury Dept.

GLC09414.1304

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2450 (May 16, 1864)]

The Expedition to Newbern, The Battles in Virginia, The Situation in Virginia, Fitzhugh Lee's Fight Near Spottsylvania, General Stuart Dead, The Trans-Mississippi Campaign, The War in Virginia.

GLC05959.34.35

to the Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters of the Army, New York City

Captain Pleasanton submits his monthly report, and relates that he is in Washington, D.C. by direction of the Secretary of War. One bust engraving of Pleasanton included as collateral.

GLC02456.22

to Miller A. Wright

Wilson has enclosed with this letter another from a man who wrote a more detailed description of the death of Miller's uncle. He refers to the civil war as "The Rebellion."

GLC02691.11.083

to Miss Mary

The officer of his regiment got married. They didn't wait until after the war because she wanted ro be able to take care of him if he were wounded.

GLC02830.13

to Thomas McParlin

Partially printed letter informing McParlin that he has been breveted Lieutenant Colonel"for faithful and meritorious services in the field." On War Department stationery. Envelope from Adjutant General's Office.

GLC02649.03

to James McHenry

George Washington forwards Anthony MacHarg's letter of application for cavalry instructor to Secretary of War McHenry. Washington expresses interest in MacHarg's experience but requires further testimonial to professional ability and personal...

GLC00496.103

to Callender Irvine

The secretary of state informs the commissary general of purchases that an appropriation of $60,000 had been made to him for contingency expenses for the execution of the War of 1812.

GLC00786

Wrecked Building in Amiens, France

This photograph shows absolute destruction of buildings. There are a couple men in this shot. Shells used during the war were strong enough, according to the photograph, to bring entire buildings crumbling down.

GLC09584.218

to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated December 11, 1944. Pertains to when he thinks the war will end, receiving holiday mail and his friendship with Leonard Borin.

GLC09662.641

to Henry Knox

Writes that the "honor I have had in serving under your immediate command, in the late war, has emboldened me to trouble you with this. I am in a disagreeable situation, and have no prospect of being in a better, which, is the only apology I can...

GLC02437.04189

to Viscount Castlereagh

Indicates he is sending a series of New York newspapers that contain "an address of great public Interest from the minority in Congress to their constituents, and a very important act...on...Trade and...Communications between United States & Great...

GLC01450.724.01

Water Front of Trieste, the Prize Taken by Italy from Austria

Many people walk along the waterfront in Trieste, a city that Italy reclaimed from Austria after the end of World War I. They are all dressed in black, except for a small child in the foreground dressed in white and holding her mother's hand.

GLC09584.063

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about how an officer of his rank never has to worry about food or shelter. Notes how much money the war is costing.

GLC02744.097

Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations

A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.

GLC02744.330

to Maj. Geo. Hooker

read an article in which an ex-Confederate claimed a certain battle never happen. all these indiscrepancies will give rise to the claim that the war never happened.

GLC09171.9

[Naval Dispatch Announcing Victory in Japan]

Typed Naval dispatch concerning the end of World War II. This message was received in the radio room of the USS Vella Gulf CVE-111, an escort carrier, at sea in the Northwest Pacific with 26th carrier division of the 7th fleet (just days before she...

GLC09649.01

to Joseph Egoff

Answers Egoff's request for a war relic and photograph by stating that a Mr. Rice of Philadelphia has made an engraving of Sherman with facsimile signature that is available for sale. Gives the contact address.

GLC04338.01

Return of materials wanted for the use of the brigade of artillery

List of necessary materials for the brigade of artillery. Countersigned by Henry Knox, with the words: "Copy given to the War Office this 29 January 1782." Written in Burlington, likely in New Jersey.

GLC02437.01345

to Henry Knox

Peirce informs Knox that the "President has directed the Troops to be disbanded." John Marshall has replaced Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Samuel Dexter has been nominated as Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07409

to Elvira Winegar

Everyone is feeling good over the news from Chattanooga and he hopes the war will end soon. He doesn't work in the shop anymore so there is not much work to do now.

GLC01014.099

to his wife

Wants to come home but has no idea where or how he will end up after the war. Tells Mary that he cannot come home at this time, like he said a year ago.

GLC05981.32

to unknown

Describes his current difficulties in business and the amount of money he lost during the last War. Asks for a position within the army that is being raised and sent to the Ohio region.

GLC02437.03472