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to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Thompson has agreed to let Mr. Olive review documents relating to the history of Poole that may help Mauger's case.

GLC03902.215

to Governor Bonham

Forwards clerical copy of Major William Echols's report of 16 April 1863 to Major D.B. Haris, "List of Negroes received month Jul 1863."

GLC09220

to Sarah Ogden

Writes that a severe cold, contracted on the way back from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, delayed him in getting to his regiment. The camp where he is now staying is "a very pleasant place for well men but there is but few ladies here so it is very...

GLC06559.075

[Abstract of Captain Edward Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract of Edward Burbeck's company of artillery for the month of March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09510

to Sarah Ogden

Informs her of his regiment's arrival in Harrisburg at two o'clock in the morning. Says the regiment is camping with the 23rd Brooklyn regiment, which Ogden describes as "a fine set of men." Knowing that the company is composed mainly of "men of...

GLC06559.144

[Col. Mary A. Hallaren takes oath]

One photograph dated June 12, 1948. Features Mary A. Hallaren after taking the oath of office as the first female officer in the regular Army. She is posing shaking hands with the leaders of the other branches of the Women's Armed Forces, Col...

GLC10144

to Henry W. Slocum

"We three will go down to history as the leaders of 'The March to the Sea'."
Requesting photos of Slocum and Howard

GLC08113.02

General George H. Thomas [split stereocard]

Image of General G. H. Thomas looking directly at the camera. Inscription on image: "Geo. H Thomas." Inscription on verso: "1861--Photographic History--1865 . . . ."

GLC05111.01.1243

To: H. A. Spaulding

Parker modestly recounts his military career with General Grant for possible publication by Spaulding. "There is nothing particularly brilliant in my military history . . . ."

GLC04360.037

to M. R. Morgan

He writes that Richard Jackson has been engaged as a clerk in the subsistence department at a salary of $75 per month.

GLC07705.164

"Private Box at Ford's Theatre, the place where President Lincoln was assassinated"

Yellow mount with printed inscription "Photographic History, The War for the Union." Anthony's War Views, #3403.

GLC05136.36

[Invoice of goods]

List of books on a variety of subjects sent from London to Boston. Items include dictionaries, a history of duelling, devotionals and military dictionaries.

GLC02437.08295

[The Old Chapel]

One undated blank postcard. Features a building called the old chapel. Includes a description of the history of the building.

GLC10047.01.694

Materials relating to the writing of William T. Sherman's memoirs [Decimalized .01-.03]

These three documents all appear to have been written on pages taken from a history of Julius Caesar given to Sherman by Charles McMillan.

GLC00955

to Charles B. Haddock

Replies to a previous inquiry from Haddock, his nephew, regarding the first settlers of New Hampshire. States that Nathaniel Adams' 1825 book, 'The Annals of Portsmouth', adds little to general knowledge on the history of New Hampshire. Offers his...

GLC06641.02

to Jeremiah S. Black

Stanton compliments Black on the address on religious liberty that he gave before the Phrenakosmian Society of Pennsylvania College. He argues with some points of the essay concerning the judgment of history on William Penn, Oliver Cromwell, and St...

GLC00605

[The Chicago Tribune]

"Fitz John Porter. Senator Logan Replies to Gen. Grant's Recent Magazine Article. The History of the Case Reviewed at Length...etc."

GLC06762.101

Pension claim

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

GLC06728.112

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that, upon his return, he plans to lock himself in a room for month and "sleep and sleep and sleep".

GLC09120.330

Analectic Magazine.

Signed by R. Rush. Excerpt of Robert Southey's, History of Brazil. Pages numbered 370-455 so this was probably disbound from a larger volume.

GLC03436.06

to Elvira Winegar

He saw Luther Lawrence who told him that father had died about a month ago. He desperately wants to receive mail from her.

GLC01014.146

[Report on evacuating contrabands]

Union chaplain's report on evacuating contrabands. "I cannot help wonder at the management of the evacuation of Huntsville-a memorable event in the history of this wicked rebellion. The gov't property destroyed and the apparent determination that the...

GLC09409

American Forests

He gives a brief history of the American Forest council and a description of papers presented at their conferences.

GLC00687.181

Skoda Works, Pilsen, Bohemia, Where the Famous Skoda Mortars Were Made.

Men and women stand next to a Skoda howitzer at an artillery factory in Bohemia.

GLC09584.010

[Photograph of Japanese-Americans in a backyard]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American men and women in a backyard.

GLC09860.533

to Maria Damuth

The men have nothing to do and are relaxing in camp. The regiment has heard "good news from Grant to day" but doesn't know if it is true; they hope Grant "whips Lee at Richmond." Damuth's brother John has enlisted for a period of a hundred days....

GLC03523.14.59

to Jane Robertson

One letter addressed to Jane Robertson from Luthene G. Kimball dated 1945. Expresses his thoughts on their engagement. States that women's biological difference is the reason why they are so difficult to understand. Notifies her when he will be...

GLC09903.27

[Return]

Return of ordnance and military stores in the Northern department for the month of December 1783. Items listed by type and location.

GLC02437.10713

to Mercy Otis Warren

Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Received her last letter, with its enclosure to Mrs. Montgomery. Will deliver the enclosure to Mrs. Montgomery's family while she is out of town. Was upset that he did not have time to...

GLC02437.04157

to Mercy Otis Warren

Expresses thanks for her book (which she hasn't yet seen), Macaulay's comments on Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution: "it is a vehement and virulent attack on the French constitution and Legislature for I must tell you that we in general...

GLC01800.06

to wife

will be heading to Louisville, KY. notes they are getting closer all the time and she should look for him within the month.

GLC09315.51

to Nathanael Greene

Letter written by Colonel Spotswood to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Greene was only given the command of the South a month earlier. Introduces Colonel Senf, an engineer from the South who is "much esteemed." He sends...

GLC01412.19

[Provision return for army rations issued]

Signed by David Hillyer, a quartermaster. Countersigned by Major Samuel Shaw as Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Provision return sent to James Forsyth, the commissary at West Point, for non-commissioned officers and privates belonging to Captain McGowan's...

GLC02437.02242

[Abstract of pay for Captain Pierce's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract of pay for Thomas Pierce's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men with pay amounts by rank.

GLC02437.09499

Quarterly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage received and issued at Cleveland Town

Account for the month of April for items received and issued by Adjutant Frame of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

GLC03619.02.13

[Major] General F. C. Barlow [split stereocard]

Close-up image of General F. L. Barlow looking to his left. Inscription beneath image: "Gen. F.C. Barlow." Inscription on verso: "1861--Photographic History--1865 . . . ."

GLC05111.01.1216

Negro Digest [November 1940]

One issue of Negro Digest dated November 1940. Contains writings by African American authors relaying the African American experience through travel and history essays.

GLC09640.206

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Small scrap to Colonel Hayes, signed with initials E.P.S., states "Harper in order to Raleigh. Will send the ord. & servants." Dated only the 8th, no year or month. Year could be either 1863 or 1864 based on location and Hayes rank as Colonel...

GLC02414.026

to Mother

left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.

GLC08300.38

to Dr. Susai

Gandhi comments on Dr. Susai's discontent with the Catholic Church. He suggests Susai revert to his original faith. (Month confirmed from post-marked envelope.)

GLC05508.108

The right way the safe way, proved by emancipation in the British West Indies, and elsewhere.

Regarding emancipation, Child writes, "Leaving the obvious considerations of justice and humanity entirely out of the question, I ask whether experience has not proved it to be a measure of plain, practical good sense, and sound policy... Free labor...

GLC06219

[Photograph of Japanese Americans]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-Americans; two men and women, sitting outside.

GLC09860.265

to "my darling wife and baby"

re: Hartsuff reports that the war commenced almost without warning. Four companies of Infantry had already struck their tents and gotten ready to leave and another four were under orders to strike their tents when the fight broke upon them....

GLC05201.020

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated March 20, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Shares that it is not likely he will not be home soon. Says that he will likely be afraid of women for some...

GLC09951.01.219