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to J. C. Worth

Discussing the Civil War, Ohio Representative Carey states "We know not (& you only know) what moment the conflict of arms will commence But whenever the time arrives & soon it must- The conflict will be dredful ... But sir I would not yield one...

GLC08478

[Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant in 1st Regt Art.]

Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant in the First Regimental Artillery. beginning on June 18, 1864. Signed by Andrew Johnson as President and countersigned by Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Edward D. Townsend as...

GLC00778.05

to Anthony Butler re: introducing Gen. William Arnold, a traveler to Texas

Gaines praises Arnold's heroism in the War of 1812. Arnold was traveling to Texas to review land claims of Tennessee citizens

GLC04122

to Joshua Mauger

Regarding Spain's intention to declare war on England.

GLC03902.130

[Pencil and watercolor. House]

incompletely colored. Not clearly a Civil War related piece

GLC02673.05

To George Tillotson

Post war letter informing Tillotson on family news.

GLC04558.184

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain: The purchase of Florida, Seminole war, Andrew Jackson and execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister.

GLC07981

to Ethan A. Jenks

Hopkins sends Captain Jenks a block made from a picture of General Zenas Randall Bliss (not included). Informs Jenks of his plans to visit Civil War sites in Virginia.

GLC02750.044

Report.

"Biennial Report [of] The Chief of Staff of the United States Army to the Secretary of War July 1 1943 to June 30 1945." Inscribed by George Marshall.

GLC06196.269

Temporary Homes in Devestated Lens, Long Occupied by the Germans, France

Two families stand amongst the hastily constructed homes where they now live after returning to the city of Lens, in Northern France, occupied by Germans for most of the war.

GLC09584.043

The treaty of Paris

The final proclamation of peace between England and France in the American War of Independence. Printed by Jean-Francois Picot, in French.

GLC03985.09

to his mother

Requests more mail from home, sends his own optimistic view on the war, recounts tale of another raid on an enemy camp.

GLC06167.10

to Aaron Hobart

Transmits "a notification of continuance for Oliver Winslow," and returns "Mr. Eells' letter." Sent from the Pension Office in the War Department.

GLC06313.04.113

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 125, 3780 (January 6, 1864)]

News from Alexandria, the Chesapeake, the front, Shreveport. Hobby's regiment. Editorial questioning when the war will end. Agricultural prospects. Deserted soldier ad.

GLC05959.51.102

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Nashville, Tennessee, December 7, 1864. Pertains to difficulties of war.

GLC04559.042

The Conduct of the late ministry, or a memorial containing a summary of facts...

Printed for W. Bizet. Relating to the French & Indian War, relations with the French and including an extract from George Washington's Second Journal.

GLC02834

to Miss Sue Johnston

He is no longer confident the war will end soon. Everyone is in good spirits mainly because they have been signing the payroll.

GLC02167.23

to Thomas Overton Moore

Walker, Confederate Secretary of War, discusses the Civil War with Moore, Governor of Louisiana. He states "The War existing between this Government and that at Washington will, probably, be prolonged during the coming winter, and, in view of the...

GLC00831

Marshal Haig and General Antoine at Review of French First Division

Sir Douglas Haig, Commander of the British armies in France during the war, stands left, speaking with General Antoine of the 1st Division of the French Army.

GLC09584.031

Daily picayune. [Vol. 26, no. 272 (December 9, 1862)]

Articles about the Confederate Blockade Runner, Appointment of James Seddon as Secretary of War, Message of President Lincoln Concerning the Acts of General Butler at New Orleans, Fitting Out the Alabama in England. Speculation around foreign...

GLC05959.16.02

to unknown

Letter addressed to "Dear Col." Smith, a Confederate brigadier general, writes as a prisoner of war in Fort Warren, Boston, Massachusetts. "I have applied this morning to the Sect. of War to take the Oath of Allegiance. I think the cause for which we...

GLC00887

Eastern repository. [Vol. IV, no. 21 (November 11, 1806)]

Contains the notice of Henry Knox's death and his eulogy. Describes Knox's burial and the military honors given. Along with discussing Knox's character, the eulogy addresses Knox's contribution to the Revolutionary War, his time as Secretary of War...

GLC02437.10608

[Collection of Edward H. Hall, A company, 1st battalion, Maryland, cavalry] [decimalized]

The Edward H. Hall Papers consist predominantly of Hall's correspondence to his mother, father, and sister during his service as a private in the 1st Maryland Cavalry, C.S.A. Hall was captured and held at Point Lookout, Md., from 1864-1865; most of...

GLC02234

"I Nostri Fratelli Stanno Combattendo Per La Liberta! Aiutateli. Acquistate Liberty Bonds."

One poster printed in Italian by the Allied Printing Trades Council. Item is dated 1917-1918 and was released during World War I. The text translates to: Our Brothers Are Fighting For Freedom! Help them. Buy Liberty Bonds.

GLC09815.04

Col. Moorehead [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 586. Col. Moorehead, 106th Pennsylvania Volunteers, on battle field of Antietam, 19th Sept., 1862."

GLC05111.01.0807