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1783-1815
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Extract from James Webber & Co. letter]
In the hand of Samuel Shaw, who served as Henry Knox's aide during the Revolutionary War. Discusses collecting payment on a bill.
GLC02437.03090
26 April 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Darling
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 26, 1944. Relays his opinion on a possible post-war life.
GLC09662.568
1756/10/11
Ruggles, Timothy, 1711-1795
[Certification that Cornelius Vander Barrak delivered medical supplies]
The supplies were for "the sick and well People of Col. Thatcher & Colonel Ruggles's Regiment" during the Seven Years' War.
GLC02503.20
14 September 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
General orders: No. 284
Signed by H. L. Scott. Announces the capture and possession of Mexico City, though the war is not yet over.
GLC00911.13
18 December 1864
Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865
Dear Brother
Bradbury writes that he is healthy, provides his weight, and complains that the war is continuing on for too long.
GLC03523.39.08
24 June 1782
Hanson, John, 1715-1783
[Certificate of appointment to rank of major general]
Partially printed document appointing William Heath to Major General in the Continental Army (Heath was previously a Major General of only Massachusetts troops and Brigadier General in the Continental Army). Signed by John Hanson as President of the...
GLC01412.08
1 April 1862
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Thomas Bocock
Text written for Davis by his private secretary, Burton Harrison. Indicates he is sending a communication from the Secretary of the Navy (not included) related to the budget for prosecuting the Civil War. "I herewith transmit to the House of...
GLC02950
1885/02/25
Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926
to J.Q.A. Ward
"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Lincoln informs Ward that at a meeting on the previous day, a Commission approved Ward's proposal for a pedestal to memorial statue of President Garfield in Washington, D.C.
GLC06343.238
1885/04/11
Endicott, William, fl. 1885-1886
"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Endicott verifying "receipt of a copy of the contract for the pedestal of the Garfield Statue..." and the return of a model of the pedestal to Ward.
GLC06343.242
27 June 1864
Hale, E.J., 1802-1880
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2456 (June 27, 1864)]
Ransom's Brigade at Petersburg, Kennesaw Mountain, The Yankee Failure at Lynchburg, John Morgan Occupies Lexington, The War in georgia.
GLC05959.34.39
1864
United States. Congress
House of Representatives. Report # 67. Returned Prisoners.
38th Congress, 1st session. Signed by W. L. Ransom. Report made by Daniel Gooch of the Joint Committee on the Conduct and Expenditures of the War. Describes in detail the harsh treatment endured by prisoners of war and the destitute condition of...
GLC00267.358
1861-1865 ca.
Smith, William F.
Vignette bust portrait
Taylor & Huntington, Sole owners of the Original War Views, Hartford, Conn. Caption on front: ""Gen. W.F. (Baldy) Smith, Commander of the Bloody Sixth Corps."
GLC05137.236
1955/03/31
Hobbs, Leland S., 1892-1966
to John Hilldring
Congratulates Hilldring on the award, merited for doing "outstanding work as Director of the Army's Civil Affairs Division during and after World War II."
GLC06196.054
1 January 1862
A.S. Willington & Co., fl. 1861-1864
Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,051 (January 1, 1862)]
Release of Mason & Slidell (Trent Affair), President Jefferson Davis' Message in England, Queen Victoria's Proclamation against the Export of War Material.
GLC05959.37.06
10 April 1968
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Negotiations: Hopes and Realities
One typed manuscript with handwritten notes by Dwight David Eisenhower dated April 10, 1968. Concerns opening negations with North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Mentions the long negotiations during the Korean War as an example of what could not be...
GLC09911.02
3 November 1752
Chaloner, Walter, fl. 1730-1752
[Order to pay an account for a speaking trumpet for use at Fort George]
Sent to Joseph Burrill and to be drawn by Rhode Island's General Treasurer Thomas Richardson. Written during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.279
1861/09/05
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Col. A. C. Moore re: preparations for Battle of Cheat Mountain
Moore commanded the 29th Regiment of Va. Vols. The Battle of Cheat Mountain was Lee's first campaign of the war.
GLC01769
8 July 1802
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
to Henry Knox
Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.
GLC02437.07739
2 August 1813
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Appointment of Eleazor D. Wood to major in the corps of engineers]
Madison signed as President and countersigned by John Armstrong as Secretary of War. The commission was a brevet for Battle of Lundy's lane near Niagara Falls.
GLC01043.07
circa 1861-1865
J.W., Black, & Co. (photographer), ?
Vignette bust portrait of John Albion Andrew, Gov. of Mass.
Probably post-war. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Gov. John A. Andrew." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W. Black & Co. Photographic Artists. 333 Washington Street Boston."
GLC05111.02.0134
22 December 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond writes that life is wonderful of late, "enjoying myself to the fullest extent of the articles of war - Written en route to the Philippines
GLC09120.555
1918
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Captain Hugh Knyvett an Australian Galahad
The honor of Captain Hugh Knyvett, " an Australian Galahad," a World War I hero. Roosevelt contrasts him with the "mischievous weaklings, who clamor for peace without victory"
GLC08051
24 May 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.
GLC02744.058
12 April 1784
Tucker, Joseph, 1754-1804
[Certification regarding Reuben Chace, former soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment]
Certifies that Chace served during the war in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. Cosigned by Colonel Henry Jackson, who attests to the veracity of Tucker's claim.
GLC02437.02994
June 9, 1812
Duncan, John, fl. 1812
to Moody Bedel
Duncan relays news of his appointment to ensign of infantry and his changed orders to report to Colonel Bedel's command. Written during the War of 1812.
GLC01450.721.04
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