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Amendments of the Constitution, submitted to the consideration of the American people.

Argues for constitutional amendments to abolish slavery, establish universal citizenship and prosecute treason. Issued during the ratification process of the Thirteenth Amendment proposes a number of amendments, and discusses them in context of...

GLC08996

to Henry Knox

Says that Mr. Samuel C. Morris is applying for the appointment of Supervisor of the Excise of the counties of Berks, Northumberland, and Northampton in Pennsylvania. Gives a good recommendation for Morris, saying he served with distinction during...

GLC02437.06021

"For those who gave their all"

One poster entitled, "For those who gave their all." Text pertains to a poem by Grantland Rice. Poem has been printed in its entirety and refers to the deaths of 47,000 American soldiers in France during World War I.

GLC09807.01

to Sister Rosetta

He thanks her for the medicine she sent to ease his diarrhea. He comments on the expedition Gen. Banks has been leading from Berwich Bay as one of the most successful of the war. He describes the Rebel prisoners.

GLC02751.32

to Henry Knox

Recommends his nephew Joseph Cranch for appointment by Knox, Secretary at War. Relates the details of Joseph's life, including the loss of both of his parents at an early age. Joseph sold his land in England and opened up a shop in Boston that was...

GLC02437.03134

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox regarding the legal troubles he is having. Appears a suit has been brought against Bingham by Caboth and others for the recovery of cargo during the last war (Revolutionary War). Complains of "vile misrepresentations" and "prejudices"...

GLC02437.07572

Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser. [No. 1674 (January 4, 1774) - no. 1725 (December 27, 1775)] [with gaps]

Revolutionary War era newspaper: Pennsylvania Journal. 5 and 19 April 1775 issues contain fugitive slave ads. Issue number 1698 is missing. March 8, 1775 contains African Slavery In America written by Thomas Paine in 1774.

GLC01706

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote three months ago for his war ballot application but has not heard anything. He tells Sylvia not to worry about the robot planes, and that everything is very peaceful where he is.

GLC09414.1158

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says Marty is under the delusion that the war will end soon. He writes that many of the soldiers are under this same delusion, and that he will try to find Frank Mooney.

GLC09414.1172

to Leroy P. Walker

"Stonewall" Jackson thanks Walker, the Secretary of War for appointing him as Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Encloses the oath of office (not present). With endorsement on verso stating that Jackson has accepted the appointment.

GLC04473.02

To Secretary of the Navy William Jones; Report of the Officers of the U.S. Frigate Constitution

Addressed to Secretary of the Navy William Jones. Written on board the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) in Boston Harbor. Evaluates the qualities and misgivings of the ship's officers and civilian crew during the War of 1812.

GLC00496.006

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He gives the news about his family who are mostly sick and inquires about Fred Snow. Gus Snow "went to war with the Treasury of the Perry Base Ball Club..."

GLC07705.387

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (January 23, 1864)]

The Government of Jeff Davis, Brutal character of the rebellion, Slavery the cause of war, General Bragg's farewell address to his army, Address by General Marshal to the people of E. Tennessee.

GLC05959.50.05

Collection of Liberty Loan Committee bond posters [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of posters printed by Liberty Loan Committee and released during World War I. Consists of five posters promoting bonds to support soldiers fighting in Europe. Featured in the collection is a poster related to a refugee crisis where 400,000...

GLC09808

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He has someone else in mind for president. Someone who takes the bull by the horn. Someone like Sherman. He knows the war is coming to an end soon. He saw Charley recently.

GLC02161.140

to James R.Y. Fendall

Encourages his son to come home to rest and discuss plans for the future, rather than stay in Mississippi, which will take some time to recover economically after the end of the war.

GLC03135.11.02

to J. Wiley Edmands

Smith writes to Edmands to provide the words for "My Country 'Tis of Thee" (GLC05505.230.02). Smith comments that the song's chief merit is the occasion and circumstances in which it was produced, referring to providing momentary joy during the...

GLC05508.230.01

[Parole of Private John J. Dean of the 23rd Alabama, C.S.A]

Document reads in full: "John J. Dean Private H Company 23rd Ala. Infty. Regiment, a Paroled Prisoner of War, is hereby furloughed until exchanged, with permission to remain at his home, performing no military duty whatever, and paying proper respect...

GLC01940

Estimate of arms ammunition & accoutrements for 30000 foot

Marked as a copy. Lists numbers of muskets, bayonets, scabbards, gun slings, cartridge boxes, worms, brushes and wires, screw drivers, among other items. Indicates this document is intended for "The board War and ordnance." Docketed as "Estimate...

GLC02437.10014

to David Winchester

Writes regarding court case in which David Winchester is currently involved. He encloses documents for David to complete, and hopes for a favorable settlement. He conveys greetings from family and acquaintances. He ends with a discussion of the...

GLC06997.071

[Appointment of Morris S. Miller to negotiate a treaty with the Seneca Indians of New York]

Countersigned by Calhoun as Secretary of War. Appointing Miller to make a treaty to obtain Seneca reservation land.

GLC02768

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has accepted his draught of £66. Noted as written at the War Office.

GLC02437.07027

to Sister

Stresses that he wishes the next battle will close the war. Says he was threatened with pneumonia.

GLC02618.020

to John Stockdale re: purchase of maps and books for inclusion into his atlas

David Franks, the bearer of this letter, was the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Revolutionary War.

GLC03117