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Special Report of the Mountain Meadow Massacre

One report related to the Mountain Meadow Massacre printed in 1902. It contains the testimonial of J. H. Carleton's investigation of the Mountain Meadow Massacre which took place September 7 -11, 1857. He details the death of 120 people who were...

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[Scrapbook of James M. Bailey]

Professionally prepared scrapbook entitled "History Set Right," published in 1869, with 2 pamphlets and 2 maps bound into the book. Also bound in are two colored lithographs of the "Manassas" and the "Louisiana" (original 19th century binding stubs...

GLC04965

[Bond on the estate of John M. Bingley].

Signed by Jane Bingley and Thomas J. Nance as co-administrators, and John T. Stuart and Lincoln as legal counsel. Bingley and Nance give bond for 2000 dollars as administrators of John M. Bingley's estate, who died in Morgan County on December 4...

GLC05807

to Henry Knox

Writes that he met Colonel Smith [William Stephens Smith] at the Post Office, who informed him that he would be going to Philadelphia to see Knox within the course of a month. Discusses payment of a bill of Knox's brother William; Randall will...

GLC02437.05231

to Owen Horsfall

He is sending the Draft for $100 he intended to enclose in his previous letter. He quit the mail service a month ago and is planning to go to Nome by way of Seattle. The winds are strong buildings must be propped up to withstand them. He is no...

GLC05245.36

[Short poem]

Short poem taking up both sides of the piece of paper. The sides are numbered one and two.

The poem repeatedly refers to someone named 'Maggie'

GLC02150.50

[Statement declining a suggestion to write his memoirs of the Civil War]

In response to a suggestion from Charles McMillan (see GLC00955.01), Sherman states that he has no intention of writing a memoir. "Where Caesar may have succeeded and it may be one or two others, the greater majority of military men have signally...

GLC00955.02

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Roberta Cohen to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 8, 1973. Cohen supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The task of impeachment is an awesome, ponderous, and painful one. But Richard Nixon has left us no...

GLC09613.02.1422

To F. B. Noyes

Two letters from George Gordon, apparently in response to a request from F. B. Noyes for more information about the Wilder family and their role in the Revolutionary War. It reports that an Oliver Wilder was an important figure in the Colonial Wars...

GLC02150.24

[Military voucher for the payment of General Garfield and three servants]

Partially printed. Signed by Garfield as Brigadier General of Volunteers and Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland. Garfield acknowledges receipt of $299.50 from Major William Smith, Paymaster of the United States Army. Pertains to pay for...

GLC01762.03

[Military voucher for the payment of General Garfield and three servants]

Partially printed. Signed by Garfield as Brigadier General of Volunteers and Chief of Staff, Department of the Cumberland. Garfield acknowledges receipt of $304 from Major William Smith, Paymaster of the United States Army. Pertains to pay for the...

GLC01762.04

To his wife

Laying around, regiment ordered from Newport News to Richmond, problems with fleas. Discusses rations from Uncle Sam and NC peddlers: "that come from main land in boats. There is sometimes as many as ten or a dozen here in a day and some of them...

GLC04558.034

Two 1934 poll tax receipts from Travis County, Texas [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two poll tax receipts from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. The receipts are for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Mr and Mrs. Max Bickler. They are signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax...

GLC09917

[Poll tax receipt for Mrs. Max Bickler from Travis County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. This receipt is for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Mrs. Max Bickler and signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax collector. The...

GLC09917.01

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Ruth and Wilson Bates to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 29, 1973. The Bates are against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "So what if President Nixon did make a mistake, and what president didn't, must we...

GLC09613.02.2923.01

to Louisa B. Terry

Reports to his sister that there is "talk" of sending his regiment to Harper's Ferry. Informs her that there are currently many soldiers in the area, but speculates that they will be scarce again in about a month. Writes "no Four Hundred and Two (402...

GLC03523.08.90

to Thomas H. Patterson

Circular letter signed by Captain Gordon as commander of the USS "Powhatan" to Commander Patterson of the USS "James Adger." Says he has been ordered by the admiral to remind all commanding officers off Charleston of General Order No. 11. Says at the...

GLC08519

Confederate Prisoners at Camp Douglas, Ill. [1864-1865 ca.]

Shows a large group of Confederate prisoners posing in front of the barracks at Camp Douglas, a prison camp located outside of Chicago. What appears to be a fire hydrant can be seen in the bottom center of the image. The image is faded and mounted...

GLC05111.01.0362

[Proof of an authorized furlough for Eleazer Sarsons]

Partially printed document documenting that Sarsons, the first sergeant in Company C of the 4th Regiment of the New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, was granted a month-long furlough from his duties at Morris Island, South Carolina. A note signed...

GLC03953.06

Americanism in Religion

Roosevelt inscribed this printed edition of his "Open Letter" sent to newspapers to Edward E. Swadener. Roosevelt argues that religious belief should not be a litmus test for candidates, claiming that political history shows people of certain faiths...

GLC05508.220

to A.G. Johnson

Replies to Johnson's telegram of January 13, 1914 calling for Stevens to oppose the literacy test as part of the Burnett immigration bill. Agrees with Johnson that the bill should not pass and, "...if the provisions of the bill had been carried out...

GLC09518.01

harlem

This pamphlet has an introduction in German, the rest is in English. The pamphlet is a mix of history and poetic verse describing what Harlem is, and who lives there. This pamphlet also focuses on past riots starting in 1935, and including 1943. It...

GLC09643.13

[Petition for proection of his lands from the government of Massachusetts]

Pettition requesting that the Masschusetts government protect his lands against hostile squatters who live nearby, and who have repeatly attacked his surveyors and threatened violence to his lands. States that the government has promised protection...

GLC02437.09278

The Gazette Series. Vol 1-2

Edited, signed, and privately printed by historian Henry B. Dawson. Inscribed four times (before each volume) by Dawson 11 May 1866 to Edward De Witt "as a memento of the days of auld lang syne." Consists of four volumes bound as two books....

GLC08733.01

The Gazette Series. Vol 3-4

Edited, signed, and privately printed by historian Henry B. Dawson. Inscribed four times (before each volume) by Dawson 11 May 1866 to Edward De Witt "as a memento of the days of auld lang syne." Consists of four volumes bound as two books....

GLC08733.02

[Crowd in front of Lincoln's Springfield home after funeral]

Image of Lincoln's funeral train and Springfield townspeople posed in front of the late President's home, following his burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery on May 4. The home is draped in mourning and decorated with evergreens. Some members of the crowd are...

GLC07418

to Senator J. M. Howard

Defends against accusations that he was "an opponent to the Lincoln admistration." States that he is against slavery, rumors of his disloyalty bear no truth, and are from "those who want to see me defeated ... I would, and do, favor a war of...

GLC09024

[Large 3/4-length portrait photography of [Susan B. Anthony]

Large three-quarter portrait showing Anthony wearing a large black dress with puffed sleeves. Inscribed and dated by Anthony in Rochester, New York.

GLC05150

[Ohio State University students holding signs]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Two female students hold a sign depicting a tank with labelled text, "Support Your Local Police."

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[Ohio State University students during protest]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Group of students protesting in front of a building. Three students have their arms raised.

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[Line of Ohio State University students during protest]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. A line of students extends along the faculty parking lot. An American flag waves above the group.

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[Ohio State University students outside of a building]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Gathering of students sitting outside a building protesting.

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[Ohio State University students protesting outside a building]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Group of students protesting outside of a building.

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[Ohio State University students walking by a building]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. View of university building. Students and faculty walking around the area.

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[Ohio State University students protesting outside]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Group of students gathered to protest in common area outside.

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[Ohio State University students' reflection]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Photo of students at protest taken from window's reflection.

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[Ohio State University student speaking during protest]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Students gather around one speaker during protest.

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[Ohio State University students chant during protest]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are group of students chanting with onlookers in the background.

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[Ohio State University students march along campus grounds]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are group of students marching across campus grounds.

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[Ohio State University students on the Oval]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are crowd of students walking on the Oval, campus quad.

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[Ohio State University marching with fists in the air]

One black and white photograph dated April 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are students marching in protest.

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