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[War of 1812 lacquer snuffbox showing victory of United States over Macedonian]

Cylindrical, varnished snuff box from the War of 1812. Lid commemorates the 25 October 1812 capture of the British ship Macedonia by the USS United States, commanded by Stephen Decatur. Bottom depicts the bald eagle seal of the United States...

GLC04750

Civil War patriotic covers and envelopes, with 6 letters [word processed inventory available]

This collection consists primarily of covers from the Civil War period, combined six pieces of unrelated correspondence. The envelopes were collected from a wide number of cities, and both southern and northern states are represented. Most of the...

GLC08413

The lost cause; a new southern history of the war of the confederates

Written by Pollard, the former editor of the "Richmond Examiner," which supported the Confederacy but was hostile to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. First edition copy published by E.B. Treat & Co. in New York. Sticker at bottom of title...

GLC00267.307

Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes... [in Texas]

Full title: "Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso. By Brevet Lt. Col. J.E. Johnston...Capt. R.B. Marcy's Route From Fort Smith to Santa Fe...Expedition into the Navajo Country; and also the...

GLC04134

Henry Knox, Secretary at War in account current with the United States

Accounts for General Knox as of 1789, most likely for his time thus far as Secretary of War. Includes "Accounts opened in Treasury Books for sundry warrants in his favor from the 26th May 1785 to Jan 1789..." deductions from the Ordnance Department...

GLC02437.10225

[Collection of documents related to the Korean War, 1942-1953][Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of items related to the Korean War dated 1942-1953. Consists of three religious pamphlets, one letter to the families of persons missing in action, and one prisoner of war letter.

GLC09818

Speech of Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, on the war and the public finances

Autographed inscription reads "S.S. Phelps sent by himself March 7, 1848." Asks Congress how the war can be fought successfully while it lasts and how it can be terminated. Questions the economic future of America as it relates to the war. Raises...

GLC00267.123

Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific

One newsmap entitled, "Alaska Transformed Into Fortress for Carrying War to Japan and Defending Pacific" dated May 23, 1942. Consists of a map of the state of Alaska and a paragraph detailing funds allocating to arming Alaska as a site of defense...

GLC09619.019

Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville. March, 1862. No. 2.

One photograph entitled, "Incidents of the war. Fortifications on Heights of Centreville. March, 1862. No. 2," taken by Alexander Gardner dated March 1862. Page taken from "Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War. Incidents of the War."...

GLC05111.01.0036

The war of the rebellion: a compilation of the official records of the Union and Confederate armies

Inscribed: "Lewis E. Harvie Esqe. from his friend Joseph Eggleston Johnston." The book was compiled by Robert N. Scott under the direction of the Secretary of War, with authorship attributed to the United States War Department. Published by the...

GLC00628

to Joseph Cannon re: problems facing the Philippines after six years of war

Discusses problems in the Philippines after six years of war with the United States and recommends U.S. aid.

GLC06649.01

Measures in the War Department which it may be expedient to adopt

Hamilton outlines suggestions for improving the military. The first point describes organizing the militia into five classes divided up by age and marital status, beginning with unmarried men age 18-25, excepting certain apprentices and students...

GLC02437.09952

War letters to his wife, documents, photographs, sketches and drawings. [Decimalized .01- .173]

Union Navy Lt. Commander. Waite-Long Families archive, including 11 Civil War Letters to his wife, documents, photographs, sketches and drawings, and a cane.

GLC08284

[Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States, 1943]

One pamphlet entitled, "Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States," delivered on September 17, 1943, updating Congress on military efforts in Europe after their two month break.

GLC09699

An original and authentic journal of occurrences during the late American war

Signed by William Steele.

GLC06246

Three pamphlets regarding the Civil War and Lincoln assassination [Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three pamphlets: 1) "Opinion on the Constitutional power of the Military to try and Execute the Assassins of th president", 2) "The Loyalist's Ammunition", 3) "Expusion of Mr. Bright : Speech of Hon. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, in the...

GLC05255

Cartes de visite of Civil War era Nothern statesmen and others [decimalized]

GLC05596

[Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer private in the Civil War]

Sarsons joined Company F in the 1st Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers on 3 May 1861, under the command of Augustus S. Edgerly, and this partially printed form officially released him after a three month term of service. Describes Sarsons as a...

GLC03953.04

[Discharge form for Eleazer Sarsons as a volunteer sergeant in the Civil War]

A partially printed document attesting to Sarson's discharge from Company C in the 4th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers, in which he served a three-year term. Describes Sarsons as a twenty seven year old farmer, 5'7" tall, with a light...

GLC03953.07

Material related to Prisoner of war Joseph W. Clark [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two documents, decimalized.

GLC02247

Land grant to Private John Brett for service during the Revolutionary War

Partially printed document signed as governor of Virginia. Counter-signed by Thomas Meriwether.

GLC00184.16

Massachusetts in the army and navy during the war of 1861-65

II Nevins 151, Union bookshelf 43.

GLC00267.264

to unknown re: U.S. role in Mediterranean after end of the Barbary War

Also discusses ratifying Treaty of Peace and changing from war to peace establishment. Written in Monticello

GLC07465

Half-plate ambrotype, Edgar County CH, Paris, Ill. with soldiers leaving for war

The image shows a wagon and a crowd of newly recruited soldiers preparing to leave for the Civil War. Lincoln practiced law at this court house (among others). The leather-covered case measures 12.5 x 15.5 cm; the image is roughly 10.8 x 14 cm.

GLC04962

[Commission of Winfield Scott as Major General during the War of 1812]

This document is a record of the commission of Winfield Scott. It is signed by Madison as president and countersigned by James Monroe as secretary of state. The promotion was a brevet "for his distinguished services in the successive Conflicts of...

GLC04735

Mexican War Orderly Book, 26th Infantry , USA 1847-1848 [Decimalized .001- .085]

Disbound orderly book containing printed orders issued by Major General Winfield Scott and General William Orlando Butler during the Mexican War. Orders are signed by their aides, Henry Lee Scott and Lorenzo Thomas, respectively.

GLC00911

The war between the Union and the Confederacy and its lost opportunities

Howes O2aa, Dornbusch (Alabama) 53, I Nevins 139.

GLC00267.220

Carte de visite bust view of Lincoln's 2nd Secretary of War

Ink inscription on recto "Edwin M. Stanton." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Photographers imprint on...

GLC05111.02.0102

To amend an Act to organize forces to serve during the war

GLC06745.151

The humble address of the House of Lords [supporting war against colonies]

GLC03524.01

The humble address of the House of Commons [supporting war against colonies]

GLC03524.02

A Southern girl in 61: The war-time memories of a Confederate Senator's daughter

GLC00267.351

[Manuscript Civil War map of the site of the Battle of Shiloh]

Entitled on docket: "Sketch of County embraced in a Reconnoissance made by Capt. F.H. Jordan." Also has a "Table of Distances." Pencilled "No. 2" on the front. An additional docket reads : "Jackson. Tenn March 20 [or 2d] 1862." Shows the Tennessee...

GLC02333

[Sketchbooks and drawings of Civil War subjects, mostly Gettysburg] Decimalized .01 - .07

GLC02670

Woman's work in the Civil War : a record of heroism, patriotism and patience.

Co-authored by Mary C. Vaughan. Biographies of: Dorothea L. Dix, Clara Barton, Helen L. Gibson, Mrs. John Harris, Mrs. Eliza C. Porter, Mary A. Bickerdyke, Mrs. Stephen Barker, Amy M. Bradley, Arabella G. Barlow, Nellie M. Taylor, Mrs. Adaline Tyler...

GLC00267.232

House of Representatives. Resolutions Relating to the war and negotiations for peace.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.122

Civil War diary of soldier in Co. B 23rd regiment Pa. Volunteers

Mentions Peninsula Campaign, rebel balloon, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg.

GLC07218

Civil War generals who sided against their birth states: 18 items [decimalized]

[decimalized 02457.01-.02457.18]

GLC02457

Two orders by George McClellan during the Mexican War [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC08953

to E.B. Alexander re: waiting for orders near the Rio Grande (Mexican War)

Related to the Mexican War and the argument over borders for the state of Texas. He writes: "I look daily for orders which will carry us to the Rio Grande or beyond." Addressed on page 6.

GLC04934