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[Speech concerning the end of World War I]

Delivered while Coolidge was a Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, the speech is written in pencil and signed at the top of the first page. Notes indicate that the speech was delivered on November 4 at Faneuil Hall, just before the election and...

GLC05314

[Revolutionary war pay warrant for African American soldier]

Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Jupiter Stevens, for thirteen pounds, one shilling, and two pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, and docketed every year to 1789...

GLC09294

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparations for war

Peter Robert writes that preparations for war are being made with great "alacrity" in the City, and many individuals are employed in the task of sinking vessels and keeping ships away from New York. He complains that he is troubled by his family...

GLC03107.03352

[Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]

Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have...

GLC02437.00952

[Revolutionary war pay warrant for African American soldier]

Connecticut Line Continental Army, Revolutionary War pay warrant issued to African American soldier Prince Duplex, for four pounds, seventeen shillings, and one pence. Signed by John Lawrence, treasurer of the State, and by Duplex in full, and...

GLC09295

Housing for the United States After the War

One pamphlet entitled, "Housing for the United States After the War " dated 1974. Item is annual summary of NAACP which includes: legislation to raise the minimum wage; 1973 conference; housing; employment bias lawsuits; education initiatives; and a...

GLC09640.186

A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War Vol 1

Written by Schouler as the former Adjutant General of Massachusetts. Two volume history. First volume published 1868, second volume 1871. First volume has 670 pages and the second volume has 711 pages. First volume published by E.P. Dutton & Co...

GLC00267.284.01

A History of Massachusetts in the Civil War Vol 2

Written by Schouler as the former Adjutant General of Massachusetts. Two volume history. First volume published 1868, second volume 1871. First volume has 670 pages and the second volume has 711 pages. First volume published by E.P. Dutton & Co...

GLC00267.284.02

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with France

Henry writes that there is a possibility of a French invasion of England, but notes that the English fleet is so well fortified that the French would be utterly foolish to attempt an attack. In terms of the progression of the war, Henry believes...

GLC03107.02699

[Appointment of James Madison Porter, Secretary of War]

Appoints James Madison Porter Secretary of War with the following certificate: "Know Ye: That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of James Madison Porter, of Pennsylvania, I do appoint him Secretary for...

GLC02774

Ordnance and Stores requested from the Board of War & Ordnance.

Lists supplies and their quantities requested on several days in August 1781. The supplies were needed for the upcoming siege of Yorktown. In Samuel Shaw's hand.

GLC02437.01162