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[fern leaves in wooden frame]

Fern leaves in small, thin, handmade wooden frame with cardboard backing. Inscription on verso: "Ferns from the Boquet [sic] on the Flag Staff upon which was raised the National Flag at Ft. Sumpter [sic] at the close of the Civil War in April, 1865...

GLC05136.54

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: safe places for storing flour

Henry discusses some possible safe places to store his father's flour, and makes arrangements to trade goods. He gives news of a French declaration of war against England, and also states that he fears the enemy will come up the river soon....

GLC03107.03373

to Henry Knox

Stagg fills in for William Knox at the War Office (William was conducting War Office business in Henry's absence and is indisposed due to illness). Notes that William is too sick to answer correspondence. Reports that [John] Pratt, who was ordered...

GLC02437.04023

to Miller A. Wright

[cousin]. Flora is playfully upset with Miller for not writing recently, charging that she wrote to him last, and that it was several weeks ago that she sent the letter in question. However, she quickly darkens the tone of her prose. Flora is...

GLC02691.11.029

New York in 1768

One engraving entitled "New York in 1768" dated 1768. Caption notes "view from the rear of Col. Rutgers House East River (from an English print)." Depicts a landscpe view of the East river with a view of New York city in the distance. Colonel Henry...

GLC08878.0026

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 38 (January 23, 1863)]

Message of President Jefferson Davis, Springfield Captured by Confederates.
A long message from Davis describes battles, defense efforts, and collaboration with European governments, as well as treatments of prisoners of war and items needed. An...

GLC05959.27.02

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 80, no. 11, 458 (May 29, 1862)]

The Naval Battle near Fort Wright, The Siege of the Capital, The War on Mississippi, Major General Lovell and the Fall of New Orleans, Stonewall Jackson's Victorious Advance Towards the Potomac, Banks and his Army Driven out of Virginia, The Crisis...

GLC05959.44.18

to Isaac N. Roland re: an article on Fort Sumter, no bloodshed there, perception

Written on stationery of W. H. Gibbs, Jr. & Company. Gibbes writes about Fort Sumter, how the first battle of the Civil War saw no bloodshed and mentions the fear common among Charleston women and children "that all the 'mans' would be killed."

GLC04461.04

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 29, 1943. Describes training with weapons and watching war propaganda films. Mentions receiving letters from family and friends. Writes, "Before I got in the army I [was]...

GLC09951.02.02

to Henry Knox

Writes, "The honor I have had in serving under your immediate Command in the late war, has encouraged me to ask a favor, which is, some employment under you." Says that Delaware Senator John Vining will be helping him as well. Very similar, though...

GLC02437.04191

Life of Jefferson Davis, with a seceret history of the Southern Confederacy, ...

Title continues: "gathered "behind the scenes in Richmond." Containing curous and extraordinary information of the principal southern characters in the late war, in connection with President Davis, and in relation to the various intrigues of his...

GLC00267.310

[Notice to Joseph Hall, "Captain of a military foot Company in the Town of Taunton"]

In accordance with an order from the Governor of Massachusetts, Colonel Leonard tells Hall to have his company armed and in a state of readiness to march to defend the frontiers of the province from the French and Indians encamped at Fort William...

GLC01450.199.01

[Lincoln with McClellan, Porter, and the Fifth Army Corps]

On a Brownstone silver print photograph with cloth mount. The mount is inscribed by Porter to Mrs. Eddy. Ink notes on front identify the group as Lincoln, McClellan, Capt. Custer, Gen. Porter, Gen. Humphreys et al. Post Civil War print based on a...

GLC01143

"Lest They Perish"

One poster entitled, "Lest They Perish," pertaining to a campaign organized by American Committee for Relief in the Near East. The organization was meant to raise $30 million for refugees displaced by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Image...

GLC09809.02

to Galloway Cheston

Reports to his uncle on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much quieter except for all the men in uniforms. Informs that "the North troops were marching to the number of 5000, across from...

GLC03228.02

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he sent out notifications to his properties and mentions hiring a gardener. Asks Knox to provide the gardener with instructions. Also speaks of the possibility of war and the impact it will have. Mentions the people's unfavorable...

GLC02437.06073

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia was able to get 9 gallons of gasoline. Gives Moe family news. Says one phase of the war is over, perhaps it will all be over soon. Is planning to take a full month's vacation to go West and see him.

GLC09414.0033

To her husband George Tillotson

Cross written. Family friends inquire on their son's death, wanting to bring the body home. Copperheads claiming the war will continue four more years if Lincoln is reelected. Farm business. Accompanied by a recipe for dye in a child's hand...

GLC04558.171

to James Madison

In the letter, Pendleton asks Madison's help in getting a Federal judgeship in Georgia for his nephew Nathaniel Pendleton. Also, states his qualifications and war service.

GLC00099.140

to Father

Written from the Provost Marshal's office in Memphis, Tennessee. He discusses his plans for after the war, including his desire to go into the ministry.

GLC00066.049

to Edwards Pierrepont

Stanton says he cannot help Edwards Pierrepont with collectorship. The letter also discusses lack of influence with President Johnson. Letter written on War Department stationery.

GLC00871

to George May Powell

He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.

GLC00687.148

to Joshua Mauger

Admiral Collins died on Saturday. News of the exchange of officers and prisoners of war. Burgoyne's letter to his constituents is published in the paper.

GLC03902.132

Washington and His Generals

One engraving entitled, "Washington and His Generals," illustrated by Alexander Hay Ritchie. Depicts General George Washington meeting with other generals during the American Revolutionary War.

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