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to Mr. Clark

Conditions in Vera Cruz in the Mexican War: "the Guerillas are becoming more and more bold.… They have even sent word to the Col. that they are going to pay him a visit and that they shall hang him.... There is little prospect of peace. Santa Anna is...

GLC09282

to George Wortham

Gatlin received Wortham's recommendations for promotions for Best and Penny but cannot issue any other commissions until the commission for Captain Ryals is issued.

Richard C. Gatlin, after retiring early in the war as a Confederate Brigadier...

GLC02233.40

Collection of Hillary Shifflet, C company, 1st regiment, Ohio, volunteers [Decimalized .01-.15]

Shifflet served as Private in the Ohio 1st Vols., Company C. The collection includes one letter from his father to Shifflet. By the end of the correspondence, he complains of war weariness, especially of Lincoln's interference with slavery.

GLC02174

to Henry Knox

Expresses his hope that Knox will accept the appointment of Secretary at War. If so, hopes to serve under Knox as an engineer for military posts on the western frontier. Requests that Knox recommend him as such to Congress.

GLC02437.03109

Speech at the Tremont Temple

"The immediate cause of the present war is that your president would not sell them Fort Sumter... it is as true of Nations as of Individuals, that nothing so surely invites further agression, as to yield to unjust demands."

GLC07707

to William F. Colcock

Telegraph asking about the health of his fiancee Emmeline Colcock, who was William F. Colcock's daughter. She died of typhoid fever two days later. Hutson was a Corporal in the 1st South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.

GLC08165.76

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 5. Hill 303

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "5. Hill 303," depicting an execution of GI soldiers by North Korean firing squad. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the massacre of Hill 303. The text illustrates North Korean...

GLC09627.05.02

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.

GLC02176.11

Unidentified soldier, seated 3/4 length portrait

The subject has lost both of his arms. His tie has been colored purple. Graphite inscription on verso "Civil War Soldier, both arms shot off. Rare. 5.00." Ink inscription on verso "MFC." Photographers imprint on verso: "Jones & Brother...

GLC05111.02.1290

to J. Hundhousen

Near the beginning of the Civil War, Halleck writes to Lieutenant Colonel Hundhousen, briefly stating: "A small force should be sent to New Haven to guard the ferry boat & prevent the enemy from coming over. Gen. Schofield will be at Danville...

GLC05601.006

to Mr. Baker

He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...

GLC07205.010

to Estelle Spero

States that has taken a mental and mechanical aptitude test, and describes a speech regarding the "Articles of War" given to the troops by a captain. Also describes first night in the barracks. Enclosed is a newspaper clipping of a chimp that Diamond...

GLC09120.002

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: military protection for colonies

Duane states that extra military departments have been formed to protect New York, Virginia, and South Carolina, which are expected to be particularly vulnerable to British attack. He also predicts "The unnatural War is like to rage this Summer with...

GLC03107.03342

Congratulatory messages to Gen. Eisenhower 5/8/45, 5/10/45 with updated farewell [Decimalized .01- .03]

Three items either coming from the hand of Davis or given to him. 1). Reports congratulations from King George, 1 p.; 2). Reports congratulations from Truman, Sec. of War, Navy, Admirals King and Nimitz, Netherlands and Canada, 3 p.; 3). Updated...

GLC05622.05

Signal Station on Elk Mtn Antietam

A print of a photograph of some ment standing on top of a signal tower on Elk Mountain. The tower is approximately two meters tall and built of stacked wooden logs. Print is an oval shape.Title from inscription on verso. Published in Gardner's "Photo...

GLC05111.01.0259

to Joseph Peirce

Written by Secretary of War Knox to his agent in Boston, Joseph Peirce. Encloses documents related to the Waldo patent, including Samuel Waldo's original deed (not present). Is sending them via his friend General [Henry] Jackson. Refers to various...

GLC02437.04965

to Thomas Vose

Secretary of War Knox informs Captain Vose that he is in Boston to make arrangements "for giving the people upon the patent their deeds according to our agreement." Informs Vose, who helped manage business on Knox's Maine lands, that he will visit...

GLC02437.04752

to Henry Knox

Writes to discuss bounty lands due to him for being an officer of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Discusses the death of his two sons, Hardy and Isaac Peirce, in the service. As executor of his son Isaac's estate, would like to...

GLC02437.04152

[Endorsement on a British citizen's request to leave the Confederacy]

Written on half-sheet of paper. Contains a request from Thomas Fitzpatrick to the Secretary of War. Fitzpatrick writes, "I am a native of Ireland and a subject of Great Britain. My trade is house-painting, and I am not only out of employment, and...

GLC05516

Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham

First edition published by J. Walter & Company. Presentation copy inscribed by Vallandigham on a yellow free (nearly) endpaper to his friend, the actor Edward Forrest, in Dayton, Ohio on 12 January 1866. With photograph as frontis. Vallandigham of...

GLC00476.01

to Edwin M. Stanton

Letter typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain Brisbin informs Stanton, Secretary of War, of the battles he participated in during the Civil War. Relates in detail injuries he...

GLC01504.02.08

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe responds to Sylvia's letters, one of which mentions the possibility of Sylvia going to the country and he urges her to go. He tells her that the English Christmas spirit left much to be desired, the war saw to that.

GLC09414.0911

[Collection of The York Dispatch] [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of five issues of the publication, The York Dispatch dated October 1918. Issues are related to the 1918 pandemic; its death tolls and infected numbers. Also provides information regarding the eventual surrender of the Germany army during...

GLC09891

Field return of the artillery reserve

Lists the number of officers and others present for duty from several batteries. Docketed 16 April 1865. General Hays served in the Mexican, Seminole, and Civil Wars. During the Civil War, he commanded reserve artillery at Antietam, Maryland and...

GLC02382.136

The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 114, October 9, 1918]

One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 9, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to the advancement of the Allies through France, World War I updates, community updates, influenza death tolls and names of those infected, advertisements and...

GLC09891.04