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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

to J.Q.A. Ward.

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Lincoln discusses submission of Ward's "design, plan and specifications in detail" for the erection the pedestal for the President Garfield memorial in Washington, D.C.

GLC06343.237

to William Davenport

Discusses the second Seminole War in Florida and Georgia. Focuses on the corrupting influence large public expenditures to sustain the war are having on the Americans inhabiting the region. Fears greed will cause the conflict to be elongated and...

GLC03668

[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

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

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

Maryland

One engraving entitled "Maryland" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of prominent Revolutionary War figures from Maryland including, J. Eager Howard, Mordecai Gist, William Smallwood, Otho H. Williams, and James Wilkinson. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0102

Work for Peace, November 13-14

One blue pin with white text that reads, "Work for Peace, November 13-14." Also printed is an illustration of a white dove. Pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment. [similar to GLC09894.14]

GLC09894.13

Work for Peace, November 13-14

One blue pin with white text that reads, "Work for Peace, November 13-14." Also printed is an illustration of a white dove. Pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment. [similar to GLC09894.13]

GLC09894.14

to John Page

Encloses a map (not included) of the present seat of war. Discusses the "British application for the Scots Brigade in the service of Holland."

GLC01412.05

A List of Capt. Fry Company

Muster roll for Muster Master John Fry of Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Docket indicates the document was for James Greenwood.

GLC01450.271

Monuments of Washington's Patriotism: containing a facsimile...

"Monuments of Washington's patriotism: containing a facsimile of his publick accounts kept during the Revolutionary War; and some of the most interesting documents connected with his military command and civil administration...."

GLC07215.02

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

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.

GLC02744.058

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

to Hannah Urquhart

Lucy writes to her sister Hannah, she mentions writing to her mother, Hannah Flucker, during the siege of Boston but never hearing back from her or her family. Begs her sister to write. Mentions she and Henry Knox had a baby girl. Says the...

GLC02437.09891

[Account book of the General Treasurer of Rhode Island]

Records sums paid out by Clarke, mostly for soldiers pay during the French & Indian War. Signed by various recipients. Many blank sheets.

GLC01450.244.01

to Stephen Hopkins

General Gage to reiterate request of Rhode Island Governor Hopkins troops to fight "against the Savages" in the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.257

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,175 (July 27, 1864)]

War news. Sherman, additional details of the army movement in the Southwest. Reinforcement of the rebel invading army. News from Point Lookout.

GLC08427.20

To: Gov. Thomas Hicks.

Regarding Garrett's conversation with Lincoln: "Gentlemen, the salvation of the union depends upon your state. If Maryland...secedes, civil war is inevitable."

GLC07968

[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]

Album of World War II marine. Many photos are missing from the album. Only a few remain. Some have notes on the back.

GLC06567.04

to Edward R. Archer Esq.

Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...

GLC01896.139

[Commission of Thomas Ward, Second Lieutenant in 1st Regiment Artillery]

Commission of Thomas Ward as a Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Artillery, beginning on June 11, 1863. Signed by Abraham Lincoln, countersigned by E. M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Edward D. Townsend as Assistant...

GLC00778.04

to Henry Knox

Partridge, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's appointment as Secretary at War: "This Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither [sic] you will accept...

GLC02437.03104

to parents

Written from "Camp near Frederic Citty M.D." Includes war news, deaths, and rumors of strategy after the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC00273.02