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[Photograph of legs]

One photograph of legs circa 1920. The photograph features a line of possibly women showing their legs. Six people are included.

GLC10047.02.400

The daily richmond enquirer. [Vol. 36, no. 96 (March 24, 1864)]

Proclamation of Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. Article on the reorganization of the Maryland Line. Article titled "Charleston Impregnable from the Sea Approaches," which states "Charleston will not be taken from the sea approaches...

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to Mary M. Bogart

Reports to his wife from Fairfax Seminary Hospital, Virginia. Tells her that there will be no more furloughs given for a while, but that he will come home when the war is over. Asks her to write "all the news and some of the olds for I have got...

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to Charles S. Hamilton

Authorizes Hamilton to make his Brigade Head Quarters with his Wisconsin regiment. Must have been written during 1861, since this was the only year during which Hamilton would have been in the vicinity of Maryland and under Bank's command during the...

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Civil War; As realized in the Desolation of Border Counties of Missouri, during the operation of General Orders No. 11, issued by Brigadier General Ewing...

[title continues]... from his Head Quarters, Kansas City, August 25, 1863. With note underneath title: "This print, from the original picture by G. C. Bingham, is respectfully dedicated to all who cherish the principles of Civil Liberty."...

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Five Negro Presidents

One pamphlet entitled, "Five Negro Presidents," dated 1958 written by J.A. Rogers. Details the history of race and interracial relations during the 18th to 19th century as well as the practice of racial whitening. Argues that a handful of high...

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to Mary Magie

Reports that he was appointed Brigade Postmaster. His new position will allow him to make $30 to $50 a month by selling writing paper, envelopes and newspapers. The colonel is still under arrest. A strange order requires the regiment to get up at...

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Two sketch books: "Drawing Book" and small self-made pad.

"Drawing Book" sketch book with 6 pages of sketches [women and children figure sketches, seal of eagle, architecture and buildings, etc.] and self-made "sketch book" consisting of pages taped together with 25+ pages of sketches [figure and portrait...

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The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

One engraving entitled "The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620" dated 1856. Depicts the first men, women, and children arriving at Plymouth Rock. Shows the Mayflower in the bay. From the original painting by Charles Lucy (misspelled Lucey)...

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to Mother, Dad and Grandma

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 3, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working. Includes a photograph of two women posing for a photograph together in front of a house. Letter...

GLC09662.292

[Nine letters (from letterbook) written by General Gustavus Woodson Smith]

Written while Smith was commander of defenses at Richmond (expanded to become the Department of Virginia and North Carolina). Contains a dispatch from Smith to the officer in command of Fredericksburg, Virginia dated 21 November 1862, stating that...

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to Aaron Hobart

Discusses postal service. Mentions that because of Hobart's motion, the committee on post roads and offices must "inquire into the expediency of discontinuing wholly, or in part, the post rout" and establishing a new one. Gives the history of the...

GLC06313.04.097

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from F. Wiley Horne to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 25, 1973. Horne supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The Special Prosecutor's and Judiciary Committee's investigations will undoubtedly wring the...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from Richardson B. Harvey to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. Harvey supports the impeachment of President Nixon, He declares that, "We can't let the examples set by this administration go on to the pages of history...

GLC09613.02.0137

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Robert W. Oliver to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 24, 1974. Oliver supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Please do not make your congressional district a laughing stock by opposing the Senate trial of a...

GLC09613.02.0994

to Elbridge T. Gerry

Instructions on how to act properly as a young man. Advises his nephew to study, especially history, act with respect and be the protector of his family. Also gives advice on how to act towards girls and reports news of other family members....

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Life and public services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln

Published by H. Dayton. A work encompassing the political life of Abraham Lincoln up to 1860. The book is divided into four main chapters: early history, Congress, the senatorial race, and the Republican National Convention of 1860. Bartlett was a...

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[Wrecks of USS Downes & Cassin, 7 December 1941]

Naval History & Heritage Command attributes image to Navy Photographer's Mate Harold Fawcett. Taken during attack in 1941 and printed and released in 1942 for the one-year anniversary.
From Naval History and Hertiage's online catalog: "The wrecked...

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[Photograph negative strip]

One photograph negative strip dated circa 1920. Features two negatives on one stip. The first negative features three women posing for the camera with the middle woman resting her arms on the shoulders of the two women standing next to her. The...

GLC10047.02.898

to Henry Knox

Two letters on one page from Colonel Huntington to Major General Knox. In the first letter, Huntington requests an eighteen day leave of absence for Narcissus Graham. In the second letter, writes that Graham has asked for more time. Complies with...

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[Account of men raised for the Continental Army to reinforce militia in Fishkill and Peekskill, New York]

Signed by nine other men, the Commission officers, the selectmen, and the Committee of Safety of the town. States that eight men were hired to go to Fishkill for 110 pounds each, three men were hired to go to Peekskill for 80 pounds each, and three...

GLC01450.048

An Illustrated atlas, geographical, statistical and historical...

Published by Weeks, Jordan and Company. There is a lithograph and a letterpress titlepage. The frontispiece is an engraved map of New York City (NY edition only?). There are folding maps inserted for the country between pp. 16-17. Every state has...

GLC04665

to Solomon Lincoln Esq.

Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...

GLC07868

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping sent by Irene Hearn to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated May 10, 1974. The clipping is from the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, entitled "The Role of impeachment." It discusses the impeachment proceedings and the history behind...

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to Henry Knox

One letter addressed to Henry Knox from Richard Cutts dated July 25, 1804. Would love to join Knox in Portland, but it is impossible at present, because he is expecting ships to arrive from the West Indies very soon. May be able to visit next month...

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to unknown

Writes, "[m]y absence from Town will apologize for my drawing on you, for two Quarters Home Rent, which will become due on the first of next month." Asks that he pay a draft of £130 sterling, and provides a date and location for payment. Noted as...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 21, 1943. Robert relays that he received his furlough which is scheduled for September. His unit will leave for Camp Phillips, Kansas where they will stay for a month before...

GLC09611.070

A General Return of the American Artillery & Stores Appropriated thereto with the Army in Virginia.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with units under the charge of Captain Coleman, Captain Savage, Lieutenant Ingersal, Captain Duffey, and Captain Ferguson. Carrington commanded the 4th Artillery Regiment and was one of the chief...

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Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 3 (March, 1864)]

Costume for Negroes, Governor Brown's Message, Pardoning Negroes. This issue contains in-depth scientific articles examining the composition of certain types of seeds, with one on the early history of cotton and its production. An editorial comments...

GLC05959.11.08

to his parents

Reports that Longstreet has left the vicinity of Knoxville and is likely headed towards Georgia. Writes that there is considerable sickness at camp caused by "sick wheat flour". Believes that the bridge crossing will be finished by the middle of...

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Then Conquer We Must, When Our Cause It Is Just...

features poem excerpt from W.B Keen and American flag

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[George H. Butler's Diary for 1865]

Autograph manuscript signed of George H. Butler, who served in G Company, 12th Wisconsin Infantry, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, 17th Army Corps. Signed and dated 28 January 1865 on free front endpaper. Discusses the march through the Carolinas and the...

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to Gil Moody

One facsimile of a letter addressed to Gil Moody from Willie Day Taylor, Lyndon B. Johnson's private secretary. States that Johnson has signed three photographs for him.

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[Indira Gandhi envelope]

One envelope commemorating Indira Gandhi dated November 19, 1984.

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Dear Ann Landers

One newspaper clipping printing a column, "Dear Ann Landers." Pertains to the fertilization process and a note from Rod Wetmore stating that he hadn't "done his part yet."

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to Dee Doniak

One postcard addressed to Donna Doniak dated July 22, 1950 from Shirley. Provides a summary of her trip to the Bay Area in California. Front of postard is an illustration of the Marine View Dining Room at the Vista Del Mar Restaurant.

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to Dee Doniak

One postcard addressed to Donna Doniak dated July 15, 1950 from Shirley. Mentions her new apartment and that school will be starting soon. Front of postard is an illustration of the Coit Memorial on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco.

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to Dee Doniak

One letter addressed to Donna Doniak dated September 5, 1950 from Mrs. Nick Doniak, her mother. Provides updates of family members and two cooking recipes.

GLC10079.03.19

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. The men are busy preparing for an inspection, because "they say that the Regt that passes the best inspection will do Provost Guard duty in the city this winter." Damuth has received a pair of suspenders from his family by...

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Fortifications at Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

The image shows two large tents inside fortifications with two people in the foreground, and another group of people on top of the fortifications in the distance. Inscription on image: "Photographic History." Numeric notations on verso: "362," and...

GLC05111.01.1262

to C.W. Foster

Writes to Colonel Foster, the assistant adjutant-general of volunteers, to request that he be allowed to remain in the service in a "colored organization." Recounts his history of service in the Union Army since 1861, which included a period as a...

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to his brother-in-law, parents and sister

Written at Lookout Valley, Tennessee. He writes that spring is coming and the army is excited. Notes that the weather is much better and that some of the apple trees are beginning to blossom. Believes that the farming here at camp will be poor as...

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