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25 June 1945
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each
One newsmap entitled, "Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each" dated, June 25, 1945.
GLC09619.089
23 July 1945
Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire
One newsmap entitled, "Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire" dated, July 23, 1945.
GLC09619.090
30 July 1945
Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources
One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, July 30, 1945.
GLC09619.091
6 August 1945
One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, August 6, 1945.
GLC09619.092
13 November 1862
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated November 13, 1862. Pertains to the conditions of the camp. States that soldiers are fed but also that many are sick and hospitalized. Lots of soldiers are sick and in hospital, however...
GLC08334.09
14 December 1862
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 14, 1862. Pertains to camp preparations and issuing guns and supplies. He also describes his horse, which is considered "the prettyest horse in the reg." Includes a sketch of...
GLC08334.11
1865/04/18
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7498 (April 18, 1865)]
Reports on the improving condition of Secretary Seward and his son Frederick Seward. New York prepares for Lincoln's funeral as the city mourns the loss of the president. A reprint of a letter originally printed in The Selma (Alabama newspapaper)...
GLC08428.08
20 July 1861
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Jane Brisbin
Informs his wife Jane of his travels from Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., through Alexandria with a company of 120 men, supported by artillery men from Rhode Island Governor William Sprague's "celebrated Rhode Island Battery." States that...
GLC01505.01
1862
Massachusetts General Court, fl. 1862
Proceedings in the Legislature of Massachusetts, upon the Act of the State of Maryland appropriating seven thousand dollars for the families of those belonging to the sixth regiment of Massachusetts volunteers, who were killed or disabled by wounds received in the riot at Baltimore April 19th, 1861.
Published by Wright and Potter. Includes Massachusetts Mayor John Albion Andrew's statement requesting the Maryland General Assembly to inform the Massachusetts General Court of action taken regarding relief of Massachusetts soldiers slain or...
GLC00267.282
1891
Kurz & Allison
Battle of Nashville
Published by Kurz & Allison at 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Pristine color image shows victorious Union charge over either Shy's or Overton's Hills. Demoralized and wounded Confederates are shown retreating, while white Union calvarymen attack...
GLC00316.02
October 3, 1780
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Kitty Hand
Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the...
GLC00189
3 December 1863
Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864
to Anzolette Pendleton
Writes to his mother discussing military matters. Speaks about General Lee's success in checking Union General Meade's planned offensive in northern Virginia, relates widespread Union destruction of Southern property, and notes that he and most...
GLC03075.04
1862-1863
Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910
[Collection of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .03]
Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862 -2 August 1863. Diary is primarily written in pencil and has some touch-ups. In addition to the diary, this collection includes one...
GLC03134
circa 1861-1865
Two-story white house with flagpole in front. [1861-1865 ca.]
Several people stand on the porch of a two story white house that shows sign of battle damage. A black man stands just in front of it, holding the reins of a horse. There is a flagpole in the center of the image and the United States flag is raised...
GLC05111.01.0579
15 March 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
[Appointment of A.M. Kimball as alternate commissioner for treaty anniversary]
Certificate appointing A.M. Kimball to act as Alternate Commissioner of an "international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine," to be held in New York City in 1883. The exhibition would mark the "one hundredth...
GLC02783.01
22 April 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to [William Grier Maitland]
Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...
GLC03523.10.063
circa 1863
Currier & Ives
The Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 3d 1863.
Handcolored lithograph, possibly contemporary with the battle. Caption reads "This terrific and bloody conflict between the gallant 'Army of the Potomac,' commanded by their great General George G. Meade, and the hosts of the rebel 'Army of the...
GLC03445
31 August 1815
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery
Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."
GLC03626
1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Facsimile of the Emancipation Proclamation
Large format facsimile of Lincoln's handwritten Emancipation Proclamation draft in the Confederacy. Includes blind stamp of authenticity, "Emancipation Proclamation," in lower left corner. Printed by Edward Mendel, Chicago. Prints Lincoln's letter...
GLC04654
25 June 1863
Swords, J. M., fl. 1863
The daily citizen. [June 25, 1863]
Lee assumed the offensive and marched through Maryland into Pennsylvania. Expresses need to be patient while waiting for Johnston. A letter from a soldier describes conditions. Fugitive slave ad. Wallpaper has gray and blue floral and foliage...
GLC05988.04
12 March 1863
White, Jonathon C., fl. 1862-1863
The weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (March 12, 1863)]
Reactions to Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. Article on the controversy over the new militia: "Now that New Orleans is captured the new militia law is suicidal." Includes General Sibley's expedition to New Mexico. Captured by David Cates Co...
GLC05988.25
2 July 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jean Baptiste Gouvion
Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the...
GLC02437.03023
17 May 1862
Eastman, A. W., fl. 1862
Soldier's News-Letter
Edited by Eastman with editorial assistance by Charles Giles of Belfast, Maine. Soldiers' newspaper (Vol. 1, No. 2). Front page and part of 4th page contains a proclamation from 1 May 1862 by Major General Benjamin Butler which says "it has been...
GLC06107.21
1861-1862 ca.
Ambulance Wagons on the Battle-Field of Bull Run
E. & H. T. Anthony.
GLC05137.008
10 January 1794
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
to Henry Knox
Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...
GLC02437.06024
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