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to Frances Davenport

One letter from S. Wadhams to Frances Davenport dated June 19, 1864. Offers his heart felt sympathy in her hour of grief. "Oh when will this cruel war end."

GLC03523.09.29

[Report]

Cover letter of Knox's report regarding troops furnished by various states for each year of the Revolutionary War as well as conjectural estimates of militia. On April 23, 1790, Congress instructed Secretary of War Knox to "to lay before the House an...

GLC02437.10586

She's Ready, Too

One poster entitled, "She's Ready, Too" printed by the United States Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a woman dressed in a yellow suit. Behind her is a shadow of a patriot. The poster reads, "She's Ready, Too Buy War Bonds."...

GLC09654.42

Fortifications with cannons, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows fortifications and two cannons. Numeric notation on verso: "369." Inscriptions on verso: "Swamp Angel," "Vol. 4" "Interior Frt. Putnam Morris Island" "fired 5000 shells into Charleston" and "War Charleston City Gun, 30-Pounder."

GLC05111.01.1260

A Mile of Autos Used by our "Third Army," Germany

In this photograph are dozens of trucks in an open field that were used during the war. These trucks were vital in carrying supplies. On the back of this photograph is a poem about the autotrucks.

GLC09584.250

to Naomi

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1943. Pertains to growing a mustache and missing her. Also relays that he believes Americans are winning against the Germans in the war.

GLC09662.387

An address delivered before the citizens of Worcester.

Discusses the consequences of dissolution of the Union in the immediate aftermath of the Nullification crisis. Written during the Nullification crisis. "I know, indeed, that the dissolution of the Union would be the source of incalculable injury to...

GLC04972

to Thomas Mumford

Has come to the conclusion that the British forces will be not evacuating New York City this winter. Mentions that paroled prisoners are to prepare themselves to be called into service. Mumford's son was a prisoner of war. Parsons was an American...

GLC03586

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 3, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from them and June. He mentions that he had a photograph taken and it should be ready by the end...

GLC09611.348

to Harvey

Discusses using President Wilson's quote of 1 January in a newspaper article. Criticizes Wilson's prosecution of the war in Europe. Says that Wilson can speed up the war and come "to the left of our allies before it is too late, by just one...

GLC03663.01

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Formerly a law student at Columbia, Brower desires to remain in the army after the war. Endorsed by Scammon: "retained as Captain & recommended for promotion--Habits good milty appearance Tactics Excellent. Regulations d[itt]o."

GLC02414.378

to Oliver O. Howard

Howard was head of the Freedmen's Bureau. Asking for Howard's assistance in his pardon application. "I write this truly trusting the war has not changed your feelings towards me personally..."

GLC03722.01

to James Bowdoin

Introduces Captain [possibly Jeremiah or Constant] Freeman as a worthy artillery soldier who served under Knox during the previous war. Recommends him for service in the Massachusetts line currently being raised.

GLC02437.03341

to my dear mother

Written while waiting on a friend to go to the Opera. He has decided to publish is notes on the war. He will include some of the letters he wrote her.

GLC02679.42

to Henry Knox

Written from the War Office. Writes, "In the absence of General Lincoln, who is a little indisposed, I have the honor to transmit you some late resolve of Congress reforming the field Commissary of Military Stores department" [perhaps GLC02437.01566...

GLC02437.01570

bucket bitchings

One newsletter entitled, "bucket bitchings,' printed by Charley Brooks and Merrill Lemmon. Pertains to general complaints that servicmen had while serving during World War II. Mentions that those who pay a dollar will receive a necklace pendant in...

GLC10004.03.73

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Jean Peterson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated April 24, 1974. Peterson is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Make no mistake, each one of you can be held personally responsible for World War III."

GLC09613.02.3614.02

to Aaron Hobart

Dr. Gordon writes on behalf of Ebed Stockton, a Revolutionary War soldier who lost his pension due to a new law and was petitioning to have it restored. Describes some of Stockton's ailments.

GLC06313.04.185

Orders No. 69

Signed by L. Thomas. Docket reads "No. 69." Discusses the importance of monthly reports from commanders and calls their attention to the Rules and Articles of War and to Army Regulations.

GLC00911.80

[Certification of courier and transmittal of the Treaty of Ghent]

Cosigned by James A. Bayard, Henry Clay, Jonathan Russell, and Albert Gallatin. The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. The word "Passport" appears on the verso. Written in Adams' hand.

GLC00639.06

to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick

One letter addressed to Hugh Judson Kilpatrick from William T. Sherman dated St. Louis, Mo., January 4, 1876. Discusses writing biographical sketches of Union generals from the Civil War, including McPherson and Grant, and their actions.

GLC08133.01

to Lucy Knox

A brief and hurried letter to let Lucy know that he is well and in good spirits. Displays optimism about the war, although at the time the American forces were being driven from New York City by the British.

GLC02437.00432

Newswagon [stereocard]

Two men behind a wagon, trying to sell a newspaper to a customer, while a man leaning against the wagon with a paper in his hand looks on. Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 617. A Welcome Visitor." Numeric notation on...

GLC05111.01.0812