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28 June 1864
Morrison, James A., fl. 1862-1864
to Florence Morrison
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated June 28, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War
GLC03523.41.111
1915/06/23
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Oscar King Davis
"I am pretty well disgusted with our government ... in a democracy like ours people will always do well or ill largely in proportion to their leadership. If Lincoln had acted after the firing on Fort Sumter in the way that Wilson did about the...
GLC08003
17 August 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
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
9 May 1970
Bleicher, Kevin, fl. 1970
[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
June 18, 1812
Hamilton, Paul, 1762-1816
to John Rodgers
The Secretary of the Navy informs Commodore Rodgers that war has been declared against Great Britain, officially starting the War of 1812. Indicates that Rodgers is entitled to use his four vessels for attack and defense. Asks him to await...
GLC00758
1863/8/14
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith
Discusses the problem of locating Confederate guerrillas. He is very ill and his legs are swollen. He predicts that the war will be over soon.
GLC04189.53
10 January 1789
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
1 May 1785
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
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
1948
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
Crusade in Europe.
1304 of 1426 numbered copies. Signed on printed facsimile of D-Day message. Illustrated with photographs. Published by Doubleday & Company. Discusses World War II, including the prelude and aftermath.
GLC00471
1864/06
O'Sullivan, Timothy H., 1840-1882
Charles City Court House, rear view. June 1864.
Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan, published by Alexander Gardner. Taken from Gardner's "Sketchbook of the Civil War," vol. 2, plate No. 68. The original text plate is still attached.
GLC05111.01.0263
31 January 1864
Sancon, F., fl. 1864
Thibodaux sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (January 31, 1864)]
Lincoln's retaliation against the South, the Union capture of Arkansas Post, and the war in Tennessee. French translation on right side. Wallpaper has mauve, gray, and blue floral pattern.
GLC05988.24
1814
Charles, William, 1776-1820
John Bull and the Baltimoreans
War of 1812. Portraying the repulsion of the Royal Army at Fort McHenry and the gallant performance of the American militia there. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.
GLC09390
12 January 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Dearest
One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated January 12, 1944. Relates to feeling homesick and responding to her doubts of when the war will end.
GLC09662.520
13 October 1790
[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
1839-1875
Reynolds, Joseph, fl. 1839-1875
[Collateral collection of 18 items containing mostly printed general orders detailing other commissions and appointments of General Reynolds.] [decimalized]
Includes official notifaction of Joseph J. Reynolds commission to major general of volunteers, dated November 29, 1862, signed by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The only letter in the collection (#16) describes various improvements to the city of...
GLC03614.02
19 October 1781
[Return of prisoners taken at the surrender of the British garrisons of Yorktown and Gloucester, Virginia]
Lists numbers of prisoners taken 19 October 1781 in the British surrender of Yorktown (excluding marine prisoners). Docketed by Knox's aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw: "Prisoners of War under [Earl] Cornwallis."
GLC02437.10665
8 June 1779
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
to Joshua Mauger
The House of Commons expects the American War to be finished tomorrow.
GLC03902.127
June 16, 1845
Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849
to Col. Thomas Aspinwall
Also mentions concerns about Texas. Gaines seems to welcome war with England.
GLC01463
12 January 1862
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
to Henry A. Wise
Written on letterhead of the War Department of the Confederate States by Acting Secretary of War Judah Benjamin to Brigadier General Wise. States that the bearer of this letter, William A. Pratt, wants to import "some cargoes of iron" from abroad...
GLC02469.01
15 May 1862
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 77, (May 15, 1862)]
Subjects include the Death of Colonel Gibbons, Regulations Concerning Substitutes in the Confederate Army, and Navy Prisoners of War. Micellaneous advertisements for food and goods throughout issue. Pages are no longer bound due to age.
GLC05959.09.016
December 12, 1862
Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811
to Elizabeth Swain
Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. Oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. Refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.
GLC00653.10.02
1945 circa
Japanese flag
Well worn flag brought back from Okinawa by Raymond D. Henley, a U.S. marine in World War II. Bears Japanese characters that are believed to be good luck charms.
GLC06567.07
1812/09/08
Peabody, Nathaniel, 1741-1823
to John Langdon
In florid prose, Peabody appeals to Langdon's patriotism in order to enlist his support for the War of 1812."Our enemies are in our bosom." Recalls their service in the revolutionary war and seeks Langdon's attendance at an assembly to organize...
GLC06549
1814/08/30
Harrison, E.J., fl. 1814
to William Harrison
During the War of 1812, a soldier writes to his father with news of the British attack on Washington, D.C. and the shameful behavior of Americans who surrendered.
GLC05783
1919
Christy, Howard Chandler, 1872-1952
[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
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