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Panorama of the Seat of War. Birds Eye View Of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama And Part Of Florida.

One of Bachman's six lithographic views of the Confederate States in the series: "Panorama of the Seat of War." Shows the American Gulf Coast from Vermillion Bay, Louisiana, east to Santa Rosa Sound, Florida, and inland as far as Vicksburg...

GLC01856

to John Brown

Writes to Brown, then a Kentucky lawyer and later a senator, to promise further communication of his thoughts on making Kentucky a state. Also comments cryptically, because he has no cypher established with Brown, about his sentiments regarding "our...

GLC01742.01

to John Davis

Serving as Massachusetts Representative, Webster informs United States District Court Judge Davis that the subject of District Judges' salaries has been brought forward (likely in the House of Representatives), and he plans to report a Bill on the...

GLC02043

to John Tayloe

Washington discusses the sale of the Mercer estate and the siege of Boston. He writes "I have no doubt that you... as well as others are wondering how it happens that two armies almost in stone's throw of each other should keep so long from action."...

GLC00639.27

Fort Sumter. Charleston Harbor, S.C.

Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Depicts Fort Sumter, seemingly before the Confederate bombardment on 12-13 April 1861, with the American flag flying above it. A sailing ship floats...

GLC02881.21

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: reactions to the Stamp Act

Yates discusses the recent Stamp Act and declares: "The Stamp Act I believe appears to us as odious as to any of his Majesties American subjects but I think We are to Blame for not having Appeared in Publick for how is the World to know our Like or...

GLC03107.03049

Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States

Printed letter signed by Secretary of State James Monroe. Orders that public and private armed vessels are not to stop American merchant ships coming from British ports with British goods because of the "alledged" repeal of the British Orders in...

GLC04675.03

to George Weedon

The French are still stuck in New York, but 20,000 American militia have arisen there. Says he is ashamed of his own state of Virgina and "almost determined to renounce it," since it lacks this sort of patriotism. Says Pickering will be the next...

GLC06500.04

to Rufus King

Discusses politics in France, and how American statesmen are being influenced by the structure of government in France. Writes, "The conduct of France in establishing provincial assemblies, is seized with great eagerness by the advocates for the...

GLC02437.03605

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a picture of her brother Alvin, who is still in Tennessee, but will probably be leaving soon. Reports that Leslie Smith is disgusted with the Royal Maritime Service, because they wanted to ship him back out too soon, after being injured...

GLC09414.0124

to Joshua Mauger

Describes a naval engagement between "Rebel Fleet" and the King's Fleet on 10/13 on Lake Champlain. The American fleet tried to escape but on 10/15 was destroyed except for three ships which escaped to Ticonderoga. Crown Point now abandoned and...

GLC03902.062

to his parents

Complains about the lack and quality of food at camp. Writes that corn meal and beef bones are the primary sustenance and that the beef the soldiers eat "would stagger an American's appetite". Reports that the farthest East he's been is Dandridge...

GLC06728.064

to Sam D. Risley

He compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, 1886/2/16, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, re...

GLC00687.108

to Lucy Knox

Misses his wife, and addresses her anxieties in his absence. Writes, "No prospect of ambition or Interest could possibly keep me from you. nothing but a most sacred attachment to the much injured rights of my Country." Comments that the British...

GLC02437.09540

to Henry Knox

Mentions the French Navy has been cruising on the American coast. Discusses the recent discoveryby his brother, a man of science, in potato cultures. Informs Knox his brother [William Maunsell] sent a packet that explains the discovery, which he is...

GLC02437.06114

to unknown

Discusses the prospects of the newly formed republican party in the election of 1856. Comments that some would like to see William Freame Johnston on the ticket but Welles hopes Johnston will withdraw. Also discusses the prospects of Millard...

GLC08161

to Henry Knox

Forwards him a letter for Genl. W. [General George Washington] regarding the American Navy. Believes that if Knox is named in charge of the military by Congress, as will likely be the case, Knox will have influence with Congress and might encourage...

GLC02437.04067

to Charles Knowles

Orders Knowles to Philadelphia to get "accounts of the Regmt from General Mifflins [store] & the Quarter master Generals whilst under the direction of Colo Moylan," and then return quickly to Knox. Written four days after the American victory at...

GLC02437.00498

to Franklin Hopper

One letter from Janet Fukushima dated March 8, 1943 addressed to Franklin F. Hopper, director of the New York Public Library with a summary of the Forum on Japanese American in the Victory Program. Thanking Hopper for participating in the forum held...

GLC09692

[Account of a Ku Klux Klan meeting in North Carolina, November 1965]

One unaddressed and undated letter by Frances Marks related to attending a Ku Klux Klan meeting in North Carolina in November 1965. Letter mentions arriving to a meeting that was held for "white Methodists"only. One African-American was brought to a...

GLC09703

Camp Muir, MT. Rainier, Wash

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 7, 1962. Shows ten men setting up a camp on a snowy mountain side. The embedded press release states that the men are members of the American Mt. Everest Expedition. They are...

GLC09677.64

to Arthur Ruhl

One letter addressed to Arthur Ruhl from E.H. Swan dated Petrograd, October 20, 1923. Pertains to following up on the matter of the bird (from GLC09761.31, GLC09761.35 and GLC09761.35). Swan notifies Ruhl that the zoo is unwilling to sell the bird...

GLC09761.37

[Donna Doniak collection, 1946-1950][Decimalized .01.01-.03.19]

Collection of 144 items dated 1946-1950 belonging to Donna Doniak.

GLC10079

to Thomas Ward re: Sam Burnet's retirement

GLC01776.01

to Thomas Ward re: asking for a favor for Messrs Booth & Dumman

Written at Dunman's near San Jancinto

GLC02145.69

Receipt for six pounds

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.02

re: business transaction

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.24

to Jellis Fonda re: business affairs

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.28

to Charles Drayton re: personal business

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.30

re: decision of court-appointed referees in a dispute

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.32

re: personal finances, also signed by John Neilson and John Bray

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.36

to Thomas Richardson re: voucher for payment to Edward Saunders

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.43

to Mr. Riblay

Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.

GLC02505.25

to Messrs. Gales & Seaton re: a speech

Asking Gales & Seaton to include his speech. With a postscript on page 2.

GLC02504.15

to A. H. H. Dawson

Informs that he has not received the law brief and requests a copy be sent.

GLC02505.10

to Charles C. Turner(?), Jr.

Informs that he will make an appointment to give his testimony in a court case. Written on stationary from the office of Evarts, Southmayd & Choate, 52 Wall Street. Recipient's name is partially illegible.

GLC02505.18

to Robert Carter

Discusses a law case and states he will keep Carter informed about the proceedings. Addressed to Carter in Virginia.

GLC02505.27

[View of a stockade with several men gathered at entrance gate]

Negative number 347.

GLC03095.93

Legal document signed and engraving of Illinois Senator Stephen Arnold Douglas [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03142

to Tobias Lear re: transmittal note

Transmitting unknown document. Wadsworth was a Brigadier General in the Continental Army.

GLC02794.019

to John McHenry

Encloses a collection of sermons by Rev. Richard Price that shaped Pickering's faith. Over forty years ago Pickering renounced the "Calvanistic scheme" in which he had been educated as "utterly incompatible with the perfections of the Deity." Price...

GLC04835

[Items relating to California history] [Decimalized]

Housed together on bookshelf.

GLC04967

Unidentified 2-storey building possibly a church or courthouse with US flag

Image shows a large US flag hung from bell tower with approximately 12 people and one horse in or around the building.

GLC05111.02.0980

In dark suit, standing full-length portrait with tophat in hand, unmounted

GLC05111.02.1002

In dark suit, standing 3/4 length portrait with right hand on back of chair

Photographers imprint on verso: "Carte de Visite by J. Carbutt, Photographic Artist. 131 Lake St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.1003