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[Request to pay bearer for military service during the American Revolution]

Asks for pay for one month and ten days of enlistment. Signed on the verso by David's father, Pelatiah Morse, who was possibly the bearer.

GLC01450.215.02

[Poem about Spring]

One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated April 3, 1937.

GLC09576.123.02

[Poem about Heaven]

One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated June 18, 1937.

GLC09576.125.02

[Poems about Friendship and Loss]

Two poems by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated September 1937. There are two poems included one regarding being there for a friend and one about mourning a loss.

GLC09576.129.02

Goodbye, My Love

One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated October 8, 1937. Poem is entitled Goodbye, My Love.

GLC09576.130.02

Death of Doubt

One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated October 8, 1937. Poem is entitled Death of Doubt.

GLC09576.130.03

Query

One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated October 8, 1937. Poem is entitled Query.

GLC09576.130.05

The Unknown Soldier Speaks and Christmas Thanks

One poem by Pauline "Pat" Addison sent to Paul H. Lobik dated December 29, 1937. The sheet includes two poems the first is entitled "The Unknown Soldier Speaks" the second is entitled "Christmas Thanks."

GLC09576.141.02

[Pay abstract for Captain Perkins's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates Burbeck's company was paid in August 1776.

GLC02437.09531

[Abstract for officers and soldiers commanded by Captain Morton's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates Morton's company was paid in August 1776.

GLC02437.09529

[Abstract for Lieutenant Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates Burbeck's company was paid in August 1776.

GLC02437.09530

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

Abstract for Thomas Foster's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment, and monthly wages.

GLC02437.09500

Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress escaping Union troops.

Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress hopping over a timber fence. There is a bag on the ground marked "J. Davis Mexico." Two Union soldiers are chasing Davis. One is holding a torch in the air, the other is pointing a revolver at...

GLC05111.02.1374

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]

From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.

A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...

GLC05959.27.15

Abstract of articles

Includes articles expended, lost, destroyed, in public service, and sold at Louisa Court House, Virginia in the month ending December 1865 by Heber Painter.

GLC02016.149.02

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones for the month of August, listed by date.

GLC02437.08716

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones for the month of November, listed by date.

GLC02437.08718

[Account]

List of transactions between Henry Knox and John Jones for the month of December, listed by date.

GLC02437.08719

[Endorsement regarding defense of New Orleans]

Beauregard's signed pencil docket on telegram from General Mansfield Lovell regarding defense of New Orleans. Lovell telegramed Beauregard to inform him that he is prepared to defend New Orleans, but "will not be responsible for the loss of life to...

GLC05812

to George Washington

Knox, Commander at West Point, confirms receipt of a letter from Washington in which Washington ordered "a suspension of the troops and stores destined to the Western posts." Reports that there are French refugees in the vicinity of West Point under...

GLC02437.10132

to My Dear Sister

One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated Camp Bartow, March 31, 1862. Mentions a soldier named Mr. Robinson who abandoned fighting and ran away from Union Army fire. Henry tells his sister he will be home in "four weeks at...

GLC00653.01.08

to Dr. William J. MacNeven

Thanks MacNeven for a book on Irish history. Comparing the U.S. to Ireland, he writes: "In this the United States may see what would have been their history had they continued under the same masters. Heaven seems to have provided them as an asylum...

GLC07147

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 309 (November 10, 1863)]

Subjects include General Expectation of a Battle in the Vicinity of Chattanooga, Forces Now Occupy Knoxville, Tennessee, Sherman to Command in Tennessee, Meade to Advance Again, The Federals Occupying Charleston, Capture of Bragg's Forage Train, From...

GLC05959.07.03

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered for the month of September 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10684

Applicant Identification Card for the Employment Security Commission of Arizona

One Applicant Identification Card for the Employment Security Commission of Arizona circa 1948. This is an unemployment card for Robert E. Dyer, and is to be presented on his monthly visits to the unemployment office.

GLC09996.405

Officer's Pay Data Card

One Officer's Pay Data Card for Dexter E. Kelpe dated circa 1944. Includes information on longevity of service and monthly pay as well as any dependents and allotments.

GLC10047.03.061.07

Officer's Pay Data Card

One Officer's Pay Data Card for Dexter E. Kelpe dated circa 1945. Includes information on longevity of service and monthly pay as well as any dependents and allotments.

GLC10047.03.061.08

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw the opera last night-Fledermaus/Rosalinda (Johan Stauss) Passed the Times Building and bought a copy of the Oregonian (Portland newspaper) to see news from his location. She is going that night to a place in Brighton that is run by the...

GLC09414.0023

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

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Crafts's company was paid 16 August 1776.

GLC02437.09535

to his family

Mentions attending a Preparatory Lecture. Declares that pay will be a month late. Writes a quick note before posting the letter that they have just been paid.

GLC03603.129

[Pay abstract for Captain Newell's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Newell's company was paid 16 August 1776.

GLC02437.09533

[Pay abstract for Captain Thomas Pierce's Company of artillery in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Contains a list of officers and their corresponding pay for the month of June 1776. Docket indicates that Pierce's company was paid 13 August 1776.

GLC02437.09534

[Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery regiment]

Abstract of pay for officers in the artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, including staff officers with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09496

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

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (September & October, 1862)]

Negro Phobia at the North, Enemies Buying Our Cotton, Letter by J.P. Benjamin, What a Northern Woman Thinks, Syrup in Place of Bacon for Negroes. Articles on cotton discuss its influence in America and its "want" in Europe and the dangers of Northern...

GLC05959.11.06

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Describes listening to the environment around him at night. Corrects a friend who told Mildred that Burmese...

GLC09951.01.260

A Plan of New York island, with part of Long Island... [second issue]

Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 107. Second issue dated a month later than GLC 3533 (first issue). This map shows British control of Manhattan.

GLC04177

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1855 (July 12, 1764)]

Prints a declaration of John Penn, the Governor of the province of Pennsylvania, proclaiming the Delaware and Shawanese Indians enemies of the province. Reports that Penn will offer rewards for Indian captives or scalps and delineates the amount of...

GLC01713.01

to George Thatcher

To George Thatcher, Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress, re news from House of Representatives in Boston, titles being discussed for George Washington: "Brother Davis … followed my advice in appearing very modest the first session...

GLC09374

[Family picture]

Man in uniform, probably James Williams, standing for a picture in front of a car with five women and one other man. Stamped on the reverse with "635."

GLC09587.228

The Pittsburg Gazette

One edition of The Pittsburg Gazette dated April 26, 1895. Contains an article on page 2 regarding the lynching of five black men and women near Greenville, Alabama. Details an investigation that took place, discovering burned bodies and the arrest...

GLC09876

[Abstract]

Musters of the northern army for the month of September. Includes a chart of the soldiers listed according to regiment and corp, rank, and time of service.

GLC02437.10536

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered during the month of January of 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10672

[Return]

Return for ordnance and military stores available, received and delivered during the month of February of 1781. Items listed by type, weight and current condition.

GLC02437.10675