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to Henry Knox

Hull, commandant of West Point, encloses a letter from Joseph Carleton, writing on behalf of Congress, regarding engineers retained in service (refer to GLC02437.02954). Hull instructed Carleton to defer final reorganization of the engineering...

GLC02437.02966

The Star Spangled Banner Independent

One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.

GLC08334.15

to Edwin E. Harris

One undated note addressed to Edwin E. Harris from D.H. [Musser].

GLC03135.10.192

Los Angeles Evening Herald Express [Vol. LXXV No. 17 (April 14, 1945)]

One issue of the Los Angeles Evening Herald Express dated April 14, 1945. Articles printed pertain to local Los Angelenos reflections on the passing of President Roosevelt; college sports updates; features on upcoming film releases; radio programming...

GLC09619.097

Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucasus, Baku

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Are Far From Taking the Real Prize of Caucus, Baku" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of Russia with summaries detailing fighting over Stalingrad and oil fields of Baku. Reverse page contains articles on recent film...

GLC09619.020

First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma

One newsmap entitled, "First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma" dated January 25, 1943. Consists of a map of Burma where the Japanese army are attempting to displace people to colonize it. Reverse side is of articles featuring...

GLC09619.025

Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North" dated March 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia's timeline moving its front back and forth through Europe. Reverse side contains articles related to Charles de Gaulle...

GLC09619.029

Russian Might Smashing Nazis Back Across Dnieper River

One newsmap entitled, "Russian Might Smashing Nazis Back Across Dnieper River" dated, September 27, 1943. Consists of a map depicting Russian army fighting along the Dnieper River. On reverse side contains articles related to Americans aiding Italian...

GLC09619.040

Mountbatten's Air, Sea and Land Forces Ready to Hit Burma

One newsmap entitled, "Mountbatten's Air, Sea and Land Forces Ready to Hit Burma" dated, October 11, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the British fleet moving towards Burma to remove Japanese forces. On reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.041

New American Thrusts Seals Japs' Doom in the Solomons

One newsmap entitled, "New American Thrusts Seals Japs' Doom in the Solomons" dated, November 29, 1943. Consists of a map depicting Allies offensive tactics to reach Bougainville, site of Japanese military holdings. Reverse side contains articles...

GLC09619.044

Marshall Islands May Be Next Step on Stairway to Tokyo

One newsmap entitled, "Marshall Islands May Be Next Step on Stairway to Tokyo" dated, January 31, 1944. Consists of a map depicting updates of strategic goals of the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.052

to John C. Fremont

Brigadier General Grant discusses enemy troop movement with Fremont, Commander of the Western Department. States that he has not received news of enemy movement in the past few days, but that the Confederates seem to be retreating from Mayfield to...

GLC02706

[Lyman family letters] [Decimalized .01- .32]

The three Lyman brothers came from Delaware, Ohio. They enlisted in the 18th U.S. Infantry Regiment and served in the Army of the Cumberland in Tennessee and Mississippi. The collection also includes letters from Sergeant Nelson Pierce, a friend...

GLC03606

to Elizabeth Winthrop

Following the 10 June 1861 Battle of Big Bethel, General Butler writes a letter of sympathy to Winthrop, informing her of the death of Major Theodore Winthrop, her son. States "After Major Winthrop had delivered the order with which he was charged...

GLC03915.01

to Mrs. M. E. Boswell

Thanks her for her New Year's present which was some sort of cooked fowl. Remarks, "General Lee is in town and if he leaves before we can enjoy it together I shall insist upon his taking it to camp." Comments on "the dear old church where we and...

GLC04020

[Broadside recruiting African Americans for military service]

Color recruitment broadside depicting a Union soldier holding a United States flag with an attached banner declaring "Freedom to the Slave." In the background on one side, African American troops march holding a United States flag bearing the words...

GLC04198

to Jeremy Bentham

Lafayette confirms that he has settled on his farm at La Grange and indicates that he is studying Bentham's philosophy. He discusses standing armies and the role of the militia in defending the United States. Also discusses "the impeachment of...

GLC04801

[General orders, 1863, no. 1-400 (3 vols), and 1864 no. 1-380 (3 vols)]

Bound copies of general orders for 1863 and 1864 printed by the Government Printing Office. Includes Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (1863 #1), "Regulations for the care of field works, and the government of their garrisons" (1863 #45), Lincoln...

GLC05061

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to deliver the enclosed letter (not included) to George Washington and informs him that all their mutual friends in the area are well. Wishes "the Convenssion [sic] & the Cincinatus all manner of success," referring to the upcoming...

GLC02437.03551

to Henry Knox

Discusses the difficulties he is having in finding an agent. Mentions asking Rufus Putnam, but he "is so taken up with his Ohio concerns that I cannot prevail on him to undertake it." Has also tried to ask the surveyor, a Mr. DeWit, but he also...

GLC02437.04371

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).

GLC02437.03008

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he has given deeds of land to Madame de Leval and Mr. de la Roche and that they are now finally satisfied. Discusses bonds and other business.
States that his parent, most likely his mother, has now passed away. "Free" stamped on...

GLC02437.05730

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 18 June. Tells him not to worry about the taxes. Will make sure no land is sold by the sheriff to pay them. Wants to send a petition to the legislature, but needs to wait for Mr. [Nathan] Dane to arrive so he can gain...

GLC02437.05901

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letters of 8 and 13 November. Claims his life is "deranged" since "the change in my situation." This is in reference to Jackson selling his house and furniture. Hopes to have his papers put in order soon. Says Henry Jackson Knox...

GLC02437.05981

to Henry Knox

Colonel Henry Jackson writes to his close friend General Henry Knox on a variety of topics. Writes "I have been Lasey it is true, but cool weather is coming on & I shall be more attentive in future." Discusses the sale of some hardware goods Knox had...

GLC02437.03179