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Second Division Men Entraining for the Return Home, Germany

This photograph is of soldiers waiting by trains to be taken home after the war ended. After the war, according to the photograph, some men were sent to occupy parts of Germany.

GLC09584.278

to Father

One v-mail addressed to John H. Everhart from John M. Everhart dated March 8, 1945. Provides updates while stationed in Belgium. Mentions fighting in Cologne and that there is very little updates to provide either personally or regarding the war.

GLC10048.62

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 254 (January 8, 1864)]

The War in the West, Longstreet's command.

GLC05959.72.041

To: Barton Bates.

Lincoln's mismanagement of war and weak leadership.

GLC07939

to Ferris Pell [copy]

Copy of a letter from Calhoun to Pell discussing the case "of the claims of the state of New York against the United States, for disbursements on account of Militia in the late War," referring to the War of 1812. Written from the Department of War...

GLC06313.04.061

[Finances]

One document by Omer H. Kelpe dated 1954. A list of checks written by the Cole County War Veterans Service in January to April of 1954.

GLC10047.03.206

[Babenhausen Displaced Persons Camp]

One photograph dated October 1946 of the Babenhausen displaced persons camp. Image is of sleeping quarters on the property. This served as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war.

GLC09956.03

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Major Reading Howell is making a map of Pennsylvania from a number of actual surveys. Notes that during the War a number of surveys were made by the Geographer of the Army and his deputies of different parts of the state and copies...

GLC02437.03665

Garrett Davis, carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady

Signed on front: "Garret Davis of Ky." Unionist, turned anti-war in 1864.

GLC05597.04

to W.R. Cremer

Hall considers the Civil War the only justifiable war, apparently because it brought the abolition of slavery. War between England and the U.S. "would be Fratricidal & a hideous crime." He believes arbitration and a treaty can settle any conflict...

GLC05508.122

[Receipt for a warrant from Henry Knox payable to Ezra Hill]

Possibly signed by Audebert as clerk at the War Office.

GLC02437.03939

Brooklyn Navy Yard. [New York] Stereoscopic gems. [stereocard]

Published by Anthony from a Barnard & Bostwick photograph. War Views series.

GLC00242.07

[Receipt for a warrant from Henry Knox payable to Zephaniah Webster]

Possibly signed by Audebert as clerk at the War Office.

GLC02437.03940

Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 5 (November 28, 1862)]

Proclamation by the Governor, The War in Tennessee.

GLC05959.41.04

The Norwich memorial: The annals of Norwich,... in the Great Rebellion

History of Regiments and men from Norwich in the Civil War

GLC00267.247

to Henry Knox

Discusses War Office business regarding the pay of Ensign [Luce], who will join Lieutenant Pratt on his march through Sussex County, New Jersey. William is managing affairs in the War Office during Henry's absence.

GLC02437.03993

to James McHenry

Discusses McHenry's recent appointment to Secretary of War. Comments that McHenry accepted the postition from a patriotic sense of duty. Also appears to also discuss an injured officer from the war and the pay the officer should receive. Letter is...

GLC02437.09831

moratorium

One blue pin with white text that reads, "moratorium." Item pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment.

GLC09894.12

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just heard the news that Russia will be entering the war. With their entry and the atomic bomb, it is a dead certainty the war will end soon.

GLC09414.1474

Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 4 (October 5, 1864)]

Article titles include The Church and the Army and Prayers During the War. A variety of religious articles examining the repentance of David, prayer (with a note encouraging readers to pray for prisoners of war), self conscience, superstitions, etc...

GLC05959.32.01

Temporary appointment of Hilldring to rank of Brigadier General.

U.S. War Department. Temporary appointment of Hilldring to rank of Brigadier General.

GLC06196.248

Michigan and Pennsylvania Relief Association.

(titles continues) Ladies ministering to the wounded and sick soldiers. Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2488. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861...

GLC00561.12

to Mary Hughes

Criticism of the war; sentimental thoughts about his children.

GLC02166.059

to John George Walker

Longstreet a former major general in the Confederate Army reflects on the Civil War: "Can't you settle down without war? I am somewhat changed in my ideas about war since I have been forced to change by profession. I think now that war is great folly...

GLC01404.01

to M. S. Worth

Letter copied by "M.S.W" (possibly General William Worth's daughter, Margaret. Worth's wife, Margaret Stafford Worth, died in 1869). Describes events of the Mexican War, including General Winfield Scott's march toward Mexico City via Cerro Gordo...

GLC02382.080

Photograph of Gen. Joseph Bailey and staff by T. Keddy

War date photograph with postwar photograph of T. H. Noland.

GLC08522

Photograph of Gen. Joseph Bailey and staff by T. Keddy

War date photograph with postwar photograph of T. H. Noland.

GLC08522.01

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 258 (January 14, 1864)]

The situation at Charleston, The war in the Carolina swamps.

GLC05959.72.044

[The Boys are Angry]

One typed statement sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer in an envelope dated January 13, 1946. The statement is against Robert P. Patterson the Secretary of War. Return address is a San Francisco, California APO Box.

GLC09996.364.01

Grave yard at Andersonville, Georgia

Same image as GLC06999.14. With Century Co. stamp and ink inscription on verso. Inscription on verso reads: "Graves of Union prisoners of war who died in Andersonville Prison, Ga. as left by the Confederates, photographed during the war."

GLC06999.15

to Samuel Smith

Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).

GLC02437.07520

Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress April 2, 1917

Signed by Wilson on front endpaper. Asks Congress to declare war against Germany. Marks the beginning of the American involvement in World War I. With original blue dust-jacket.

GLC00466

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 83, no. 11, 829 (August 10, 1863)]

The Siege of Charleston, The War in Mississippi, Yankee Monitor Disabled by James River Battery, The Pope on the American War, Yankee Raid in Florida, Prisoner Exchange of Major General Stephen D. Lee.

GLC05959.43.29

Medal

Army of Occupation of Germany (World War I) medal.

GLC06196.124

to George F. Morse

reminiscences about the war, and news of old friends

GLC02180.43

to Marcus Joseph Wright

Mosby, who led partisan ranger bands during the Civil War, writes to Wright, a Civil War General and author/biographer. Mentions that while reading Hall's International Law, he found a reference to "Instructions issued during the war to the Army in...

GLC02461.22

Picket Guard on the Alert [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. No. 2961. Picket Guard on the Alert."

GLC05111.01.0840

Evacuation of Aquia Creek, VA. July 1863. [Copy 1]

Published in Gardner's "Photo Sketchbook of the Civil War," with accompanying panel of text. "Incidents of the War" series. Image of steamers at the landing with barges in foreground.
See GlC 5111.01.0261

GLC05111.01.0260

to Mr. Price

Letter written as a prisoner of war near Boston. Mason thanks Price for the gift of tobacco he sent to the prisoners of war. Mason had been captured on board the Trent. Letter written at Fort Warren.

GLC01062

Bringing in 1900 German Prisoners Captured by American Forces, France.

A long line, stretching back into a crowd, of German prisoners-of-war captured by the American troops.

GLC09584.236

Medal

World War I Victory medal with five silver citation stars.

GLC06196.125

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena. He writes, "I wish this war was over and I was on my way home. But by the papers this war will last 4 more years." He asks Ardena to wait for him, and sends his love to her.

GLC09569.09

His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Russia's role in the war.

GLC09414.0418

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,115 (May 27, 1864)]

War news. Sherman's advance on Atlanta with map.

GLC08427.12

to Family

One letter addressed to the Everhart family from John M. Everhart dated March 20, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in a camp in Pennsylvania. Mentions that 38-year-old men who will be discharged will likely be assigned to jobs within "war...

GLC10048.09