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to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that life is wonderful of late, "enjoying myself to the fullest extent of the articles of war - Written en route to the Philippines

GLC09120.555

[Certification regarding Reuben Chace, former soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment]

Certifies that Chace served during the war in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. Cosigned by Colonel Henry Jackson, who attests to the veracity of Tucker's claim.

GLC02437.02994

Negotiations: Hopes and Realities

One typed manuscript with handwritten notes by Dwight David Eisenhower dated April 10, 1968. Concerns opening negations with North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Mentions the long negotiations during the Korean War as an example of what could not be...

GLC09911.02

to Henry Knox

Introduces John Shoby to Knox. States Shoby was a soldier during the [Revolutionary] War and he would like 200 acres of land.

GLC02437.07739

to Thomas Bocock

Text written for Davis by his private secretary, Burton Harrison. Indicates he is sending a communication from the Secretary of the Navy (not included) related to the budget for prosecuting the Civil War. "I herewith transmit to the House of...

GLC02950

Maryland

One engraving entitled "Maryland" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of prominent Revolutionary War figures from Maryland including, J. Eager Howard, Mordecai Gist, William Smallwood, Otho H. Williams, and James Wilkinson. Engraved by J. Rogers.

GLC08878.0102

Work for Peace, November 13-14

One blue pin with white text that reads, "Work for Peace, November 13-14." Also printed is an illustration of a white dove. Pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment. [similar to GLC09894.14]

GLC09894.13

Work for Peace, November 13-14

One blue pin with white text that reads, "Work for Peace, November 13-14." Also printed is an illustration of a white dove. Pertains to anti-Vietnam war sentiment. [similar to GLC09894.13]

GLC09894.14

to John Page

Encloses a map (not included) of the present seat of war. Discusses the "British application for the Scots Brigade in the service of Holland."

GLC01412.05

A List of Capt. Fry Company

Muster roll for Muster Master John Fry of Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Docket indicates the document was for James Greenwood.

GLC01450.271

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.

GLC02744.058

Monuments of Washington's Patriotism: containing a facsimile...

"Monuments of Washington's patriotism: containing a facsimile of his publick accounts kept during the Revolutionary War; and some of the most interesting documents connected with his military command and civil administration...."

GLC07215.02

House of Representatives. Report # 67. Returned Prisoners.

38th Congress, 1st session. Signed by W. L. Ransom. Report made by Daniel Gooch of the Joint Committee on the Conduct and Expenditures of the War. Describes in detail the harsh treatment endured by prisoners of war and the destitute condition of...

GLC00267.358

to Hannah Urquhart

Lucy writes to her sister Hannah, she mentions writing to her mother, Hannah Flucker, during the siege of Boston but never hearing back from her or her family. Begs her sister to write. Mentions she and Henry Knox had a baby girl. Says the...

GLC02437.09891

[Account book of the General Treasurer of Rhode Island]

Records sums paid out by Clarke, mostly for soldiers pay during the French & Indian War. Signed by various recipients. Many blank sheets.

GLC01450.244.01

to Stephen Hopkins

General Gage to reiterate request of Rhode Island Governor Hopkins troops to fight "against the Savages" in the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.257

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,175 (July 27, 1864)]

War news. Sherman, additional details of the army movement in the Southwest. Reinforcement of the rebel invading army. News from Point Lookout.

GLC08427.20

To: Gov. Thomas Hicks.

Regarding Garrett's conversation with Lincoln: "Gentlemen, the salvation of the union depends upon your state. If Maryland...secedes, civil war is inevitable."

GLC07968

[Photograph album of Raymond D. Henley]

Album of World War II marine. Many photos are missing from the album. Only a few remain. Some have notes on the back.

GLC06567.04

[Commission of Thomas Ward, Second Lieutenant in 1st Regiment Artillery]

Commission of Thomas Ward as a Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Artillery, beginning on June 11, 1863. Signed by Abraham Lincoln, countersigned by E. M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Edward D. Townsend as Assistant...

GLC00778.04

to Henry Knox

Partridge, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's appointment as Secretary at War: "This Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither [sic] you will accept...

GLC02437.03104

to Edward R. Archer Esq.

Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...

GLC01896.139

to parents

Written from "Camp near Frederic Citty M.D." Includes war news, deaths, and rumors of strategy after the Battle of Gettysburg.

GLC00273.02

to Mr. Gibson

Listing areas of continuing unrest in the Philippines. Written as Secretary of War and Military Governor of the Philippine Islands.

GLC08218

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 11, 948 (January 1, 1864)]

Charleston and Fort Sumter, The Terrible Losses of the War, The Pope Receives a letter from Jefferson Davis.

GLC05959.43.34

to J.Q.A. Ward

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Lincoln informs Ward that at a meeting on the previous day, a Commission approved Ward's proposal for a pedestal to memorial statue of President Garfield in Washington, D.C.

GLC06343.238

to J.Q.A. Ward

"War Department" stationary. Secretary of War Endicott verifying "receipt of a copy of the contract for the pedestal of the Garfield Statue..." and the return of a model of the pedestal to Ward.

GLC06343.242

Macon daily telegraph. [no. 881 (December 10, 1862)]

Subjects include Confederate War Debt, Lincoln's Emancipation Policy, Article on Compensated Emancipation. Includes general advertisements and land sale advertisements.

GLC05959.04

to Joseph B. Varnum

re: thanks for copy of president's message, sending town resolution against war with France [resolutions not included]. {7}

GLC03845.02

The Female Review or memoirs of an American Young Lady / by Herman Mann

Romanticized biography of Deborah Sampson, a soldier during the Revolutionary War in the 4th MA regiment. With frontispiece portrait of her, and list of subscribrs.

GLC07296

to Robert L. Stone

A thank you note to Robert L. Stone on behalf of the President and the United States for serving in the war. Signed by Harry Truman.

GLC09620.200

[W. L. Evans]

Possibly a carte de visite of Evans, a Civil War soldier. Accompanied by a letter from Evans to Achsah Level dated 19 April 1861 (GLC06452.05.01).

GLC06452.05.02

[Parole of General Frank Gardner and Lieutenant Alcee Dupre]

Paroles of honor signed by Gardner and Dupre as prisoners of war after the surrender of Port Hudson, Louisiana on 9 July 1863. "We ... Officers of the Confederate Army, and prisoners of War, do hereby give this, our Parole of Honor, that we will not...

GLC06310

to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

[Promotion of James B. McPherson to Major General of Volunteers]

Official document promoting McPherson to Major General of Volunteers beginning October 8, 1862, signed by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Partially printed from an engraving, with blanks filled in by hand...

GLC03327

to Samuel Cooper

Writes that the arrangements of the Massachusetts artillery are completed and all the vacancies filled. Notes he will mention Cooper's request to Col. [Henry] Jackson. In a different hand, noted as written at "W. O.," which most likely stands for...

GLC02437.03467

to James Madison re: long discussion of the problems of debt, inflation

The letter mentions a long discussion of the problems of debt, inflation, settlement of the costs of the War, and powers of the legislature.

GLC00099.113

to Lucy Knox

Praises his wife. Discusses the war, claiming it will reveal "cowardice treachery ingratitude." His is optimistic about the Continental Army's position in New York. He is in good spirits. Denounces the Continental Congress for not funding the army...

GLC02437.00437

[Appointment of William Swann to Captain in the first regiment infantry].

Countersigned by Secretary of War Henry Dearborn.

GLC06418.02

[Print of Oliver Otis Howard]

Depicts General Howard in Civil War uniform.

GLC00723.04

Sculpture designs: six standing female figures [Muses] in togas; graphite; tracing paper.

"Ag[riculture]. . . Love . . . Law . . . Service . . . Art . . . War"

GLC06343.357

[Unidentified drawing]

Unknown what the drawing represents. It accompanied two documents dealing with Cape Vincent, New York, during the War of 1812 (see GLC03540.01 and GLC03540.02).

GLC03540.03

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One postcard from Russell Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Features an image pf service men or sailors pulling a rope the caption reads "Tug-O-War."

GLC09611.561

to Moody Bedel

Duncan relays news of his appointment to ensign of infantry and his changed orders to report to Colonel Bedel's command. Letter written during the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.04

Message from the President of the United States....

Printed by Roger C. Weightman. House Document no. 6. Slipcased with four other pamphlets. War of 1812. Treaty of Ghent

GLC00381.01

to Thomas B. Adams

Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...

GLC07118

to his friend Bennett

Mentions General Joseph Hooker, "...we are awating for the mud to dry up and then I suspose fighting Joe Hooker will be on the move..." States, "I think it is about time for this war to play out for I think it is nothing more or less than a...

GLC02159.06

to William Marcy

Writes to Secretary of War Marcy recommending Captain L.P. Graham for promotion. Graham is cited for gallantry at Palo Alto and Rasaca.

GLC03140

to James Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated May 26, 1865. Describes operations and skirmishes towards the end of the war.

GLC03523.24.121