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to John Bryant

Writes he has enclosed an order (not included) on Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth's for six months pay owed to Captain Bryant for his service in 1787. Hopes Bryant will receive his pay for 1788 in a few months. He will write more about his...

GLC03432.018

to Charles Willson Peale [painter] re: thanks for educating grandson

Thomas Jefferson Randolph was Jefferson's favorite grandson and eventual executor of his estate. Jefferson writes to thank the artist Peale for educating his grandson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph in the natural sciences. Randolph attended lectures at...

GLC00074

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 17 July. Will forward the letter Knox included for David Cobb. Claims that Cobb will write him and President Washington about the Postmaster General position. Tells Knox that Cobb's situation is "a very unpleasant one."...

GLC02437.05081

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from H. J. Nienhuis to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 23, 1973. Nienhuis supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Being from the same town as Gerry Ford in Michigan, and having spent last month there, I heard...

GLC09613.02.1164

[Report of General Knox's letter to Dr. Gordon]

Later copy. Apparently an excerpt of GLC02437.03257, outlining an incident between General George Washington, the Comte de Grasse, General Rochambeau, General Henry Knox, and Lord Cornwallis. Note at top of page reads, "Report of Genl Knox's letter...

GLC02437.03258

to James Mercer

Written by Washington a month after the adjournment of the first Continental Congress to Mercer as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses. Informs Mercer of the cost of purchases made for him in Frederick, Maryland including £29 for a slave...

GLC06335

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Richard F. Jr. Parker to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 28, 1973. Parker supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes "But I have concluded that this country is confronting a perilous period in its history...

GLC09613.02.3314

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Herbert Selwyn to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 26, 1973. Selwyn supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He mentions that he is a "student of American History," and writes, "I believe he should now be held in...

GLC09613.02.3263

Abstract of Title for Mrs Nannie J. Harvey

An abstract of title for Nannie Harvey that details the ownership history and considerations from the deed book since 1889 for a piece of property in Roanoke, Virginia. It accompanied a newspaper clipping regarding the transfer of this property from...

GLC09587.391

to Sister

One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 1, 1863 and 5 miles from Richmond. Pertains to furlough; the cost that enslaved people were being sold at in Richmond. Henry notes that Richmond is getting dull, mainly because...

GLC00653.01.13

to Nahum Capen

Discusses Capen's book, The History of Democracy, and mentions people to whom he has sent it, including members of the press who have responded favorably to it. Comments that although he is doing well in England, he is looking forward to the end of...

GLC02658

1862 Diary

Henry Cook writes daily entries on camp life, including rations, illness, gambling, picket duty, construction projects, pay, and promotions. He includes information on military actions (battles at Fort Donelson, Fort Macon, and [Pea?] Ridge), as well...

GLC03958.01

Washington' Headquarters Near Newburgh

One engraving entitled "Washington's Head Quarters Near Newburgh" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Washington's Head Quarters Newburgh, New York. In the forefront of the painting three soliders relax near the bank of the Hudson River. In the...

GLC08878.0055

The daily citizen. [June 30, 1863]

Updates on the siege of Vicksburg, the Copperheads' Peace Meeting at Springfield, "Glorious Intelligence" from Port Hudson, Lee moving into Pennsylvania. With notices of battle deaths, wounding of citizens (men and women) by shells, and an obituary...

GLC00845

to Sylvanus Bourne

Delineates his plan to make a fortune selling, settling, and improving six million acres of American frontier land to be purchased by men and women in America and Europe seeking a new place to settle. Stresses the amount of money that shareholders...

GLC01773

to Marshall E. Bean

Heyerdahl responds to Bean after having taken a three month trip around the world. He shares his religious views, stating that he believes the spirit is eternal. He beleives human senses are limited, but trick us into thinking we know reality in...

GLC05508.126

to Jonathan Hudson or Benjamin Levy

This is the address leaf for a letter sent by Benjamin Harrison, a Virginian Continental Congressman and Declaration of Independence signer, to Jonathan Hudson or Benjamin Levy, merchants in Baltimore. It was sent using a free frank under Harrison's...

GLC01412.65

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has had several conversations with Mr. [William] Bingham regarding Knox's bonds, which are payable next month. They are apparently unsure whether Knox will be able to pay his bonds off on time. Anthony relates that Knox's creditors...

GLC02437.06681

The Testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersey.

Title continues: "held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." Communicates Quaker opposition to public resolutions created by the colonies against the legislature of Great Britain. Promotes lawful action to address the...

GLC00620

[Draft for payment in account with Henry Knox]

Same as previous (GLC02437.16.163). Draft in account with General Knox "[f]or his pay for the year 1783..." at the amount of $2,472. Includes a breakdown of the amount, consisting of actual salary per month, clothing account, and as "head of the...

GLC02437.10201

Flag of the Free Heart's Hope and Home

features flag and poem

GLC08413.38

[Jewish refugees at a displaced persons camp]

One undated photograph of Jewish refugees at a displaced persons camp. Pictured are women talking by a vehicle. Military servicemen unload supplies from the back of the vehicle.

GLC09956.13

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes discomfort caused by a typhoid injection, being officer of the day on a Sunday and the immense heat of a summer day in Texas. He apologizes for not having written on Friday or Saturday, explaining that he had been on a battalion...

GLC09120.228

to James Warren

Written by Gerry as delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress to Warren as a member of the Continental Navy Board. References Warren's letter of 23 October 1777, in which he found news of General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga...

GLC03239

The Civil Rights Cases

One pamphlet printed in 1963 opposing John F. Kennedy's Civil Rights Act. The item details the history of "Force Acts" as violation of the Fourteenth Amendment and that businesses should not have to abide by what the legislation was requesting...

GLC09641.32

to Alexander Milton Ross

One unsigned letter to Alexander Milton Ross dated December 27, 1878. Discussing a picture of his brother Owen and an edition of Atlantic Monthly, which details Owen's escape from Harper's Ferry. Also discusses his own health and the lecture on...

GLC03007.56.10

Daily true delta.

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.02.02

Daily true delta. [Vol. 23, no. 39 (January 2, 1861)]

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.01

Daily true delta.

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01.02.01

Letters with wife Nancy, to Rev. & Mrs Shiras [decimalized]

Letters by missionaries from north of the Missouri River, 38 miles north of Santee Mission in South Dakota, describing teaching English, arithmetic, and bible to Yankton Sioux Indians. The collection was written to Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Shiras of...

GLC02429

to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes, dated Monday, that Mr. Brown is willing to give Nancy her job again for when she returns home from school. Her mother mentions she may see "The Women" with Shirley. She also encloses money (not included) for Nancy.

Letter...

GLC09600.28.01

The New York Herald [No. 23,957 (March 27, 1902)]

One issue of The New York Herald dated March 27, 1902. Issue contains ads and public notices. Some articles of note are; the announcement of the death of Cecil Rhodes, German citizens leaving their homes as a result of harsh taxes, multiple articles...

GLC09791.29

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the...

GLC09611.024

Geiger Says Fourth Marine Division Will Be Demobilized

One newspaper clipping sent by Frank B. White to L Jean White dated October 10, 1945. Concerns the demobilization of the Fourth Marine Division of which Frank is a member. Also contains an article on the back entitled "Waves, Spars, Marines, To Go"...

GLC09855.282.02

to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy. Leg does not swell anymore, and is as good as new. Joseph, Fayette, and Guernsey are all out on picket duty. Was very windy in the morning and rainy the night before, but it is now sunny. Just got two more letters from her. Glad to...

GLC09273.32

Message rallying troops before an anticipated battle at Corinth, with illegible signature

Calls on the "Soldiers of Shiloh and Elkhorn" to "drive back into the Tennessee the presumptuous mercenaries collected for our subjugation." Tells his men "We are about to meet once more, in the shock of battle, the invaders of our soil, the...

GLC04593

New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 96 (September 8, 1735)]

Published one month after Zenger's acquittal. Complains that the magistrate has no right over nor should intrude in the private lives of citizens. Argues that by liberty and natural right, men are entitled to govern over their own private affairs...

GLC05676

Return of all Continental spare ordnance and Military Stores in the field, and the Waggons which contain them.

Chart enumerating various types of ordnance held with three units under the charge of the Marquis de Lafayette. The stores listed "are exclusive of those which Complete the pieces annex'd to the Brigades, with the Park, & in the hands of the men of...

GLC02437.01186

Blacksmith's shop, Quartermaster's department, Washington, D.C., April, 1865

A print of a photograph showing a large group of workers and mechanics, some wearing leather aprons and many holding tools, posed in front of a large building. Washington became a major center for army services during the war. Numerous government...

GLC05111.01.0176

to sister [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Swisher reports that since the last time he wrote, there has been a "Considerate Skirmish" and that the "3rd and 4th of July Did not go off as nice as it did Last year." On the 4th of July, Swisher's regiment suffered one casualty and three wounded...

GLC03523.40.11

[Note of provisions received for Knox's family]

Return written for General Henry Knox by Major Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Lists items received from James Forsyth, Commissary of Issues at West Point, during the month of June 1783 for Knox's family. The list includes: 196 pounds of flour, 205...

GLC02437.02209

Vote No on Woman Suffrage

One pink button with the text, "Vote No on Woman Suffrage," the word "No" is printed on a white circle in black font. Dated approximately 1900.

GLC10090

to his sister

Writes to his sister and says that he is enclosing 50 dollars in treasury notes. Would have sent more but did not anticipate being at the Portsmouth Navy Yard for so long. Says he has an allotment of 10 dollars a month for 2 years beginning on 31...

GLC02828.01