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to Glover Brughten

Describes a brief genealogy of the Goss and Twisden families. Comments on the contributions of men from Marblehead, Massachusetts, in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Penciled in notes on page 3 reiterate the genealogy described. Author...

GLC00498.03

[Envelope addressed to Major Vincent]

A free franked envelope (War Department stationery) signed as Secretary of War, allowing the bearer, Major Vincent, to see the Board of Inquiry into Lincoln's assassination.

GLC02256

Gen. Sharman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3547. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.08

Lulu Falls, on the top of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3652. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.09

Masked Battery and obstruction in the James river, Fort Darling, near Richmond, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3349. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.10

The Oflag 64 Item [no. 12 (October 1, 1944)]

One newspaper entitled The Oflag 64 Item no. 12 dated October 1, 1944, by Frank Diggs as editor. The newspaper was published in Szubin, Poland by American officers temporarily detained in Offizierslager 64. A monthly American prisoner of war camp...

GLC10123

U-Boot-Kriegskate Von Europa [German]

U-Boat War Map

GLC02766.015

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that Joshua Willis (as the heir of Revolutionary War veteran James Willis) has been issued a land warrant. Written from the Department of War.

GLC06313.04.098

to Henry Knox

General Lincoln discusses the issue of paying officers at half-pay for the rest of their lives at the close of the war. Instead, advocates giving them one lump sum at the end of the war.

GLC02437.00878

to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Mable Shoemaker dated September 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.238

to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Edith Armentrout dated September 25, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.239

to William Plumer

Circular letter notifying the governor of New Hampshire of the declaration of war made against Britain, officially beginning the War of 1812. Letter sent with copies of the act declaring war and a report of the Committee of Foreign Relations (not...

GLC00639.22

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated August 20, 1943. Pertains to life at their family home. States that the house feels empty with most of the siblings off at war.

GLC09954.167

Newsmap: Monday, November 15, 1943

One newsmap dated November 15, 1943. Depicts the war fronts within Europe and the Pacific Islands. Also shows developments through articles, photographs and maps. Shows a map of Rabaul and Eastern Europe.

GLC09865.13

Newsmap: Monday, May 29, 1944

One newsmap dated May 29, 1944. Depicts the war fronts within Europe and the Pacific Islands. Also shows developments through articles, photographs and maps. Shows a map of Italy and the Pacific Islands.

GLC09865.19

Newsmap: Monday, June 5, 1944

One newsmap dated June 5, 1944. Depicts the war fronts within Europe and the Pacific Islands. Also shows developments through articles, photographs and maps. Shows a map of Italy and New Guinea.

GLC09865.20

Newsmap: Monday, September 11, 1944

One newsmap dated September 11, 1944. Depicts the war fronts within Europe, the Pacific Islands and Asia. Also shows developments through articles, photographs and maps. Shows a map of Burma and Europe.

GLC09865.29

Colored convalescent soldiers resting after a march, at Aiken's Landing, James River, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2608. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.01

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 195 (July 6, 1861)]

Movements at Fairfax, The War Policy of the South, Movements at Norfolk, Correspondence between Butler & Magruder, General Butler in Trouble, Lincoln's War Message.

GLC05959.43.04

Dug-outs and Shelters-Cantonment in the Race Course at Flirey, France

Dug-outs and shelters used during trench warfare in Flirey, France. These dug-outs were better constructed than most were during the war. Flirey villlage was destroyed during the war. It was in No Man's land for four years before American occupation...

GLC09584.103

[Instructions for Officers on Outpost and Patrol Duty]

Instructions and training issued by the War Department.

GLC03974.35

[Drawing of a cell in Libby Prison]

The docket indicates that Winder drew this while imprisoned in Libby Prison after the Civil War. He had been held there for his role in the mistreatment of Union prisoners of war at Andersonville Prison.

GLC07271.06.03

to Thomas A. McParlin

Partially printed letter breveting McParlin a colonel "for faithful and meritorious service during the War." Asks for his acceptance of the brevet along with his oath, age, birthplace, and state of residence. On stationery of the War Department...

GLC02649.27