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27 June 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.
GLC09414.1123
August 26, 1946
United States. Army Air Forces
Certificate of Service for Robert L. Stone
This is a negative copy of Robert Stone's Certificate of Service given at Fort Dix after his service in the war. It is signed by Major H.C. Ward.
GLC09620.056.02
1864/06/24
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
Military Telegraph Corps Wagon and Tent [stereocard]
Inscription on verso: "Photographic incidents of the war. No. 786. Field Telegraph, Battery Wagon and officers tent of military telegraph corps-headquarters Army of the Po[t]omac, 24th June 1864."
GLC05111.01.0842
19 October 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to [Samuel] Shaw and [Thomas] Randall
Signed in text in third person as "the General." This document is a statement by Knox that the U.S. House of Representatives validates his position as "Secretary for the Department of War."
GLC02437.05200
7 August 1790
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Knox
General Schuyler writes Secretary of War Knox about veteran pensions, including pensions owed to widows and families of veterans. Mentions a pension for Lady Sterling. Requests to see lists of recipients.
GLC02437.04679
5 January 1791
Bruce, Stephen, ?-1801
Bruce asks Secretary of War Knox for "some appointment under the general Government." He suggests a role in the new militia. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.04819
23 December 1790
Procter, Thomas, 1739-1806
Proctor informs Secretary of War Knox that officers of the Philadelphia militia are eager to welcome President George Washington, as well as Knox himself, on New Year's Day.
GLC02437.04806
21 May 1740
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to [Samuel Waldo]
Discusses the possibility of war, an expedition opposed by "our Captn Genl [who] has slept for 10 weeks" and business. The majority of the address has been clipped.
GLC02437.08900
May 2, 1865
Winegar, Daniel G., fl. 1862-1865
to Elvira Winegar
They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned.The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.
GLC01014.179
20 July 1863
Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865
to Libbie Elmore
The regiment started for New York for the purpose of bring drafted men down. Willard has dysentary. He believes there is a good chance the war will end soon.
GLC06588.112
24 September 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written at 9:30 PM at Margie's. Sylvia did some work for the Allied War Relief Luncheon and then went out into the field. Reports on friends.
GLC09414.0123
May 26, 1918
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Draft letter to King Albert of Belgium
Discusses American aid to Belgium during World War I and their common fight for freedom. Written on White House stationery. Date from GLC00971.02.
GLC00971.01
May 15, 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to James McHenry
Written by Inspector General of the United States Army Hamilton during the Quasi-War with France to Secretary of War James McHenry in Philadelphia. Recommending Alexander Macombe (misspelling Macomb's last name) to his attention. Macomb, born in 1782...
GLC01490
27 February 1925
Mitchell, William E., 1879-1936
to Mrs. Olive Crook Henderson
Discusses working for the common good during peacetime so they may be prepared in time of war. Concludes saying the national defense system is in dire need of revision. Written on War Department, Air Service, Office of the Assistant Chief...
GLC02431.01
4 February 1789
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to John Bryant
Notes the receipt of a return related to military stores. Indicates that Secretary of War Henry Knox did not answer himself because he is "confined to his bed." Henry Knox has rheumatism (see GLC03432.019). Written from the War Office.
GLC03432.017
3 January 1981
Heinz, George, fl. 1981
[Anti-draft registration picketers]
One photograph by George Heinz dated January 3, 1981. Shows anti-war protesters with signs reading, "Money for Jobs, Not War," "No Draft! No Way!," and "Hell No! We Won't Go!" Three signs bear the name "National Anti-Draft Network."
GLC09795.09
1865, 1866
High Bridge Crossing Appomattox, near Farmville, Va.
[Title continued] "on south side railroad, Va." Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan. From Gardner's "Phot. Sketchbook of the Civil War," plate "No. 98" with text accompanying panel.
GLC05111.01.0268
April 12, 1755
Wendell, Henry Isaac, fl. 1755
to Jacob Wendell
Discusses recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War, noting that "The officers from England here make a Very bad hand at recruiting..." Jacob Wendell was Henry's uncle.
GLC01450.259
circa 1861-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Assistant Adjutant-General DeGarmo Jones]
A print of a portrait of Assistant Adjutant-General Colonel DeGarmo Jones, 3/4 length sitting, wearing epaulettes and holding sword. Jones, born ca. 1833-1835 Wayne, MI, was the son of DeGarmo Jones, Mayor of Detroit in 1839 as well as a businessman...
GLC05111.01.0041
7-9 March 1758
Wilkie, J., fl. 1757-1823
The London chronicle: or, universal evening post. [Vol. 3, no. 186]
Contains European war news for Tuesday, 7 March to Thursday, 9 March 1758.
GLC08744
March 24, 1867
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to Edwards Pierrepont
Stanton says he cannot help EP with collectorship. War Department stationery
GLC00871
26 January 1902
Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902
to Clara M. Miller
Getting news of the Boer War; Dreamed he had married her.
GLC05755.074
3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R., fl. 1923
to Arthur L Jackson
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
GLC07705.431
18 August 1862
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Confederate States
Address on state of Confederacy and conduct of the war. In the hand of Burton Harrison, Davis's private secretary and signed on last page by Davis.
GLC00699
6 January 1848
Hale, John P., 1806-1873
Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the increase of the army in Mexico
Declares he will vote against the war and any monetary support of the troops beyond the amount appropriated to return the troops as soon as possible.
GLC00267.122
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