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to Thomas B. Adams

Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...

GLC07118

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.

GLC09400.289

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,143 (June 24, 1864)]

War news. The latest from General Grant's forces near Petersburg, Va. News from Havana, arrival of the steamship Havana.

GLC08427.18

to Alida McParlin

McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.

GLC02649.16

[general orders]

Also signed by William P. Anderson, Assistant Adjutant General. Assistant Adjutant General and Secretary of War Townsend authorizes orders regarding volunteers' reenlistment and wages.

GLC02750.116

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 204 (July 18, 1861)]

Subjugation of the South, The Fight at Laurel Hill, News of the War, The Atrocious Message of President Linocln, The Fight at Ship Island.

GLC05959.44.09

"Freyheyt Amerika'm Aznzede iz Beshtstsu Em Lamir a Kzift Band Libedti"

One poster printed in Yiddish by the Allied Printing Trades Council. It was released during World War I to promote purchasing liberty bonds. The phrase translates to: America's freedom is ours. Let's protect it. Buy liberty bonds

GLC09815.01

A Motion: establishing embargo, fortifying ports and raising an army

The motion was a result of the Quasi-War with France. Document is slashed on lower right corner. Formerly pencilled "Duplicate."

GLC00265.02

Altar of Malines Cathedral. Wrecked by German Shells.

A priest sits beside the destroyed altar at the Cathedral of St. Rombaut in Malines, Belgium, a town bombarded several times over the course of the war.

GLC09584.013

[Diary 1866]

Autograph manuscript. Written from various places. Beach provides information on his life as a former soldier after the war. Dated January 1, 1866-June 1, 1866.

GLC00919.23.07

Colton's New Topographical Map of the States of Virginia, Maryland & Delaware : Showing also Eastern Tennessee & Parts of Other Adjoining States, All the Fortifications, Military Stations, Rail Roads, Common Roads, and Other Internal Improvements

Printed and folded Civil War map part of Colton's complete series of Civil War maps. Bound in a booklet advertising Colton's other maps on the inside cover. Only Virginia, Maryland, an Delaware are in color. WIth a floral border. After title the...

GLC03485

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help placing his brother, John Heth, in a government military position. Describes his gallant service during the war and the many generals he worked with and aided.

GLC02437.04300

to J.Q.A. Ward

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War notifies Ward that the original deadline of 1885/09/15 "for completion of the pedestal for the Garfield statue" has been extended to 1886/07/01.

GLC06343.239

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 15, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions the Potsdam declaration and everyone' reaction to the end of the war. Notes that he and other men have...

GLC09954.314

to Professor Etooever

Considers Gettysburg as the "turning point of the war" due to the accidents of the enemy rather than their own abilities.

GLC02817

The black hawk chronicle. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (June 22, 1863)]

Union newspaper with tongue-in-cheek war reports, mentioning Grant at Vicksburg and Naval Operations in the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

GLC08308

to Henry Knox

Recommends the bearer, Captain Rice, for a position in the public service. Briefly describes Rice's service in the war and his financial misfortunes.

GLC02437.04338

to his sister

Written in pencil. Discusses the possibility of settling the war in July, and the decision to compromise or go into hard fighting.

GLC02082.04

James River Pontoon Bridge [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. James River Pontoon Bridge, opened for the passage of Steamers. No. 2539. Published by E & H T Anthony & Co." Numeric notation on verso: "250."

GLC05111.01.0806

Government Road City Point [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. Government Road City Point, near the Mail Dock, Va. Army wagons in the foreground. No. 2577." Numeric notation on verso: "252."

GLC05111.01.0851

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.01

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.02

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.03

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.04