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13 February 1864
Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 20 (February 13, 1864)]
Battle Report by General Robert E. Lee, Linocln's Draft Call for Half a Million Men, The Conduct of Southern People During the War.
GLC05959.61.06
1943-1946
United States. Army Air Forces
[U.S. Army Air Force Cadet Advanced Training 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 in Advanced Training.
GLC09620.406.01
GLC09620.406.02
22 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
To: Gideon Welles
Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.
GLC08070
19 August 1807
Columbian Centinel [No. 2440 (August 19, 1807)]
One issue of the Columbian Centinel dated August 19, 1807. Contains public and shipping notices, as well as an article debating the political and economic results of a war at the present time.
GLC09791.23
1866
Higginson, Thomas W., 1823-1911
Harvard memorial biographies
Edited by Higginson. Published by Sever and Francis. Page opposite inside cover of Vol. II signed by E.L. Motte. Biographies of Harvard students and graduates killed in the Civil War.
GLC00267.263
1908/12/19
Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933
Note: Adelbert Ames, Lowell MA, to F.H. Meserve, New York, NY. December 19, 1908.
Ames writes: "I think this photograph was taken the first year or two after the war in Washington D.C." A small photograph of Ames (5111.01.0624) is with the letter.
GLC05111.01.0623
1837/11/17
Bee, Barnard E., fl. 1837
Land grant certificate for army service of Thomas J. Green
Partly printed document signed by Bee as Secretary of War.
GLC02566
1941-1945
Hat
War Department general staff hat insignia with eagle and shield.
GLC06196.114
1889
Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893
[Cabinet photograph of Absalom Baird]
With short biographical description on verso. Awarded the Medal of Honor, Civil War at Jonesboro, Ga. Gilt edges. Sept 1864 - "Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works."
GLC02136.16
28 April 1865
Kelton, John C., 1828-1893
[Transmittal of commission of Assistant Adjutant General to Henry M. Cist]
Partially printed document signed by Kelton as Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits commission of Cist as Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. Volunteers. On War Department, Adjutant General's Office, stationary. Unrelated to .01.
GLC00898.02
1881
von Werner, Anton, 1843-1915
Congress of Berlin
One excerpted page entitled, "Congress of Berlin." Makes reference to a painting by Anton von Werner from 1878 depicting the meeting after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. (for painting see GLC08878.1848)
GLC08878.1847
September 1946
unknown, fl. 1946
[Babenhausen Displaced Persons Camp]
One photograph dated September 1946 of the Babenhausen displaced persons camp. Image is of sleeping quarters and tents. This served as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war. Text typewritten on the back reads, "Tents in the background were cause of much...
GLC09956.05
5 August 1778
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
[Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]
Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).
GLC07536.01
3 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Praises the artificers and men of the artillery for their work throughout the war and discusses their sentiments in regards to commissions and pay, which they feel is unfair under the current system.
GLC02437.01976
circa 1861-1865
Live bald eagle at rest on a perch
Photographers imprint on verso: "1776 The Centennial Photograph 1876 of 'Old Abe,' the Live Wisconsin War Eagle. Agricultural Hall, (International Exposition,) Philadelphia, 1876. Executive Office, Madison, Wis., Geb'y 8, 1876. I hereby certify...
GLC05111.02.0979
28 March 1863
Burnett, Lawrence T., fl. 1862-1863
The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 38 (March 28, 1863)]
Editorial examines identity of perennial writer of letters to the editor, "Nuff Ced." Commentary on cavalry, cost of war. Diagnoal floral pattern in white, gray, and cream.
GLC06208.22
24 June 1864
Bates, Byron E., fl. 1862-1864
to his parents
One letter from Byron E. Bates to his parents dated June 24, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War
GLC03523.41.110
October 17, 1780
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison
Discusses the war in Charlotte and Salisbury, North Carolina, and Benedict Arnold's treasonous act. Mentions Colonel Sumpter [Sumter?], Colonel Tarlton, and General Gates.
GLC00099.050
6 October 1781
Peters, Richard, fl. 1732-1828
to Samuel Hodgdon
Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01189). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War & Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure....
GLC02437.01210
17 January 1790
Newman, Samuel, ?-1791
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.
GLC02437.04473
21 September 1864
Thompson, H.L., fl. 1864
to Oscar Calkins
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from H.L. Thompson dated St. John's College Hospital Ward, Annapolis, M.D., September 21, 1864. Related to Clarence Calkins as a prisoner of war.
GLC03766.12
27 April 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Joseph E. Johnston
Written one day after General Johnston's surrender to Major General Sherman. Sherman's letter concerns repatriation of Confederate troops, providing supplies to Confederate troops, and Sherman's hope that the wounds of war can be healed. Informs of...
GLC03260
April 8, 1865
Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865
to: Mary [Armstrong]
One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 8, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions "long trains of army wagons," which contain prisoners of wars, enslaved people held as contraband. Also...
GLC06734.038
1861-1865
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
[Collection of Laurens W. Wolcott] [Decimalized .01- .38]
Wolcott served as Lieutenant in the 52nd Illinois Infantry, D Company. He served with General Sherman on his march to the sea & in the Battle of Atlanta. The collection includes a General Order with battle map on verso, a coat of arms, an...
GLC00653.11
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