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to Richard H. Jackson

This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.

GLC07705.315

Union Martyrs

White mount with gold border. Imprint of E. & H.T. Anthony on verso. Collage of 17 Union officers killed in the Civil War, including Reynolds, McPherson, Hayes, Sedgwick, and Stevens.

GLC00919.24.25

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 33, no. 11 & 12 (November & December]

History of the War - General Turner Ashby, Our liberation from Yankee Bondage is already developing in the field of literature.
Exile and Empire
Pocahontas
Red Hair

GLC05959.75.02

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Assistant Adj. General with rank of Major]

Appointment of Thomas War as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Major, beginning on June 28, 1884. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President, countersigned by Robert T. Lincoln as Secretary of War. No reason given for promotion. Docketed at...

GLC00778.09

to Lucy Knox

Regrets that he must send her to Boston, but hopes to see her and Peter soon, if his duties allow. Notes British movements on Long Island. Comments on the tactical ineptitude displayed by both sides: "The manoeuvres of the enemy are so complicated...

GLC02437.00487

[Collection of Howard Chandler Christy posters] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection belonging to Howard Chandler Christy consisting of World War I posters dated 1919. One poster labeled "Clear the Way" including a mesage to buy bonds at Fourth Liberty Loan. and one poster labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated...

GLC09676

[Order to pay William Smith, Esquire]

Signed by Knox as Secretary at War. Includes the copied signature of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth. Smith is paid for "supplies furnished by him for public use..." Smith signs on verso.

GLC02437.03916

[Amendment for an act (Senate Bill, No. 109) authorizing the employment of free African Americans]

Increases compensation given to free African Americans for their employment. Authorizes the Secretary of War to employ 40,000 slaves instead of 20,000 for governmental service. Empowers the Secretary of War to impress 40,000 slaves if they will not...

GLC08417

to Richard Peters

Knox writes to Peters, a member of the Congressional Board of War and Ordnance. Discusses gathering ordnance and stores for George Washington's proposed "Southern Operation." Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01137

to Thomas Jefferson

Writes to introduce Major [perhaps Elnathan] Haskell, who served his country faithfully during the last war. Adds, "I shall always be happy to receive any Gentlemen whom you may think proper to make known to me."

GLC02437.04081

Memorial of Major General Andrew Jackson

Rejoinder to a senate report that investigated Andrew Jackson's justification for taking possession of Pensacola and St. Marks in Florida during the first Seminole War and deemed it "against the laws and constitution of his country." Jackson argues...

GLC08605.01

[Authorization to affix the seal to "my proclamation," for a day of national humiliation and prayer]

Partially printed document ordering the seal affixed to a presidential proclamation praying for an end to the Civil War. A pencil note on verso explains the circumstances of the document.

GLC07108

to Estelle Spero

Discusses two of the men that Diamond has met on the military base, one of whom is a Divinity student. Diamond subsequently ponders over the moral implications of war.

GLC09120.003

[Confederate Parole]

A pledge taken by officers of the Confederate Army to cease from taking up arms or giving aid against the United States Government until exchanged as prisoners of war.

GLC04522.01

Collection related to Confederate soldier George P. Hodges [Decimalized .01- .07]

Collection of George P. Hodges, Sergeant, Company B., 37th Mississippi Volunteer Infantry. Includes a parole pass for Hodges, who was a prisoner of war at Vicksburg, a document related to Hodges's participation in a United Confederate Veteran's...

GLC02386

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

[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

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

to his cousin

Bancker writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Letter written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.265

[Crowd during a protest]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are the backs of people marching. An unidentified person's jacket has a patch that reads, "Life is Sacred, Stop the War."

GLC09650.206

[Claims commissioners appointed by the estate of Thomas Flucker]

Secretary of War Knox "humbly represents" as "the subscriber agent on the estate of Thomas Flucker Esq." Thomas Dawes, Peter Boyer, and John Deming are "appointed Commissioners to receive the claims" against Flucker's estate.

GLC02437.04753

to Henry Knox

Discusses recent correspondence between himself and Knox, recently appointed Secretary at War. Discusses business and financial matters pertaining to Knox (apparently, Jackson was managing Knox's affairs while Knox was in New York).

GLC02437.03136

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 21, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War.

GLC03523.41.107

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 24, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.108

to Florence Morrison

One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 26, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War

GLC03523.41.109