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13 February 1864
Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 20 (February 13, 1864)]
Battle Report by General Robert E. Lee, Linocln's Draft Call for Half a Million Men, The Conduct of Southern People During the War.
GLC05959.61.06
1943-1946
United States. Army Air Forces
[U.S. Army Air Force Cadet Advanced Training Patch]
A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet in Advanced Training.
GLC09620.406.01
GLC09620.406.02
22 December 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
To: Gideon Welles
Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.
GLC08070
19 August 1807
Columbian Centinel [No. 2440 (August 19, 1807)]
One issue of the Columbian Centinel dated August 19, 1807. Contains public and shipping notices, as well as an article debating the political and economic results of a war at the present time.
GLC09791.23
1866
Higginson, Thomas W., 1823-1911
Harvard memorial biographies
Edited by Higginson. Published by Sever and Francis. Page opposite inside cover of Vol. II signed by E.L. Motte. Biographies of Harvard students and graduates killed in the Civil War.
GLC00267.263
1908/12/19
Ames, Adelbert, 1835-1933
Note: Adelbert Ames, Lowell MA, to F.H. Meserve, New York, NY. December 19, 1908.
Ames writes: "I think this photograph was taken the first year or two after the war in Washington D.C." A small photograph of Ames (5111.01.0624) is with the letter.
GLC05111.01.0623
1837/11/17
Bee, Barnard E., fl. 1837
Land grant certificate for army service of Thomas J. Green
Partly printed document signed by Bee as Secretary of War.
GLC02566
1941-1945
Hat
War Department general staff hat insignia with eagle and shield.
GLC06196.114
1889
Bell, Charles Milton, 1848-1893
[Cabinet photograph of Absalom Baird]
With short biographical description on verso. Awarded the Medal of Honor, Civil War at Jonesboro, Ga. Gilt edges. Sept 1864 - "Voluntarily led a detached brigade in an assault upon the enemy's works."
GLC02136.16
28 April 1865
Kelton, John C., 1828-1893
[Transmittal of commission of Assistant Adjutant General to Henry M. Cist]
Partially printed document signed by Kelton as Assistant Adjutant General. Transmits commission of Cist as Assistant Adjutant General, U. S. Volunteers. On War Department, Adjutant General's Office, stationary. Unrelated to .01.
GLC00898.02
1881
von Werner, Anton, 1843-1915
Congress of Berlin
One excerpted page entitled, "Congress of Berlin." Makes reference to a painting by Anton von Werner from 1878 depicting the meeting after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. (for painting see GLC08878.1848)
GLC08878.1847
September 1946
unknown, fl. 1946
[Babenhausen Displaced Persons Camp]
One photograph dated September 1946 of the Babenhausen displaced persons camp. Image is of sleeping quarters and tents. This served as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war. Text typewritten on the back reads, "Tents in the background were cause of much...
GLC09956.05
5 August 1778
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
[Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]
Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).
GLC07536.01
3 March 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Praises the artificers and men of the artillery for their work throughout the war and discusses their sentiments in regards to commissions and pay, which they feel is unfair under the current system.
GLC02437.01976
circa 1861-1865
Live bald eagle at rest on a perch
Photographers imprint on verso: "1776 The Centennial Photograph 1876 of 'Old Abe,' the Live Wisconsin War Eagle. Agricultural Hall, (International Exposition,) Philadelphia, 1876. Executive Office, Madison, Wis., Geb'y 8, 1876. I hereby certify...
GLC05111.02.0979
28 March 1863
Burnett, Lawrence T., fl. 1862-1863
The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 38 (March 28, 1863)]
Editorial examines identity of perennial writer of letters to the editor, "Nuff Ced." Commentary on cavalry, cost of war. Diagnoal floral pattern in white, gray, and cream.
GLC06208.22
24 June 1864
Bates, Byron E., fl. 1862-1864
to his parents
One letter from Byron E. Bates to his parents dated June 24, 1864. Written at City Point Hospital which held many wounded soldiers from the Civil War
GLC03523.41.110
October 17, 1780
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison
Discusses the war in Charlotte and Salisbury, North Carolina, and Benedict Arnold's treasonous act. Mentions Colonel Sumpter [Sumter?], Colonel Tarlton, and General Gates.
GLC00099.050
6 October 1781
Peters, Richard, fl. 1732-1828
to Samuel Hodgdon
Orders Hodgdon to proceed immediately with fulfilling General Henry Knox's request for ordnance (see GLC02437.01189). Emphasizes the need for swift action and mentions that the Board of War & Ordnance will be held responsible for any failure....
GLC02437.01210
17 January 1790
Newman, Samuel, ?-1791
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox for a position as he and his family are now suffering from the effects of the war and subsequent peace. Wishes to be placed with troops already in the Federal service.
GLC02437.04473
21 September 1864
Thompson, H.L., fl. 1864
to Oscar Calkins
One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from H.L. Thompson dated St. John's College Hospital Ward, Annapolis, M.D., September 21, 1864. Related to Clarence Calkins as a prisoner of war.
GLC03766.12
27 April 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Joseph E. Johnston
Written one day after General Johnston's surrender to Major General Sherman. Sherman's letter concerns repatriation of Confederate troops, providing supplies to Confederate troops, and Sherman's hope that the wounds of war can be healed. Informs of...
GLC03260
April 8, 1865
Armstrong, Halleck, fl. 1865
to: Mary [Armstrong]
One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 8, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions "long trains of army wagons," which contain prisoners of wars, enslaved people held as contraband. Also...
GLC06734.038
1861-1865
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
[Collection of Laurens W. Wolcott] [Decimalized .01- .38]
Wolcott served as Lieutenant in the 52nd Illinois Infantry, D Company. He served with General Sherman on his march to the sea & in the Battle of Atlanta. The collection includes a General Order with battle map on verso, a coat of arms, an...
GLC00653.11
1864/09/14
Walker, Mary, fl. 1864
to William T. Sherman re: requesting promotion, with Sherman AES & Thomas ES
Also with endorsements of William T. Sherman, General Thomas and R. U. Wood. With accompanying transmittal document from the War Department to Mrs. Walker.
GLC06978
18 May 1862
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to My Dear Mary
They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.
GLC02830.41
1861-1877
[photograph of Archibald Jerome Stemple]
Photograph of Archibald Jerome Stemple. Oldest son of Major David Stemple ly his first wife. He was klkilled during the Civil War at Cold Harbor, VA.
GLC03523.40.45
10 July 1779
Jay, John, 1745-1829
[Promotion for John Moseley to Second Lieutenant]
Partially printed. Congress promotes Mosely to Second Lieutenant in Colonel Harrison's regiment of artillery. Countersigned by P. Scull, Secretary of the Board of War. Vellum with a covered seal.
GLC02437.00776
30 May 1864
Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880
to Fendall Griffin
Response to Griffin's request for the release of two slaves impressed into Confederate service. Seddon denies the request on the grounds that Griffin has not provided enough details about the circumstances of the impressment, such as who impressed...
GLC08154
March 3, 1864
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Edwin McMasters Stanton
Union General Grant transmits a communication just received from Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Stanton, Secretary of War, regarding the exchange of "Citizen prisoners and prisoners of War improperly captured." States that Union General Edward...
GLC00445
1868
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Battle of Eutaw Springs
One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0079
31 May 1793
Stagg, John, Jr., 1758-1803
to John Bryant
Stagg, a clerk in the War Department, has been directed by the Secretary of War, Henry Knox, to tell Captain Bryant that James Byers has been granted the "use of the Air Furnace belonging to the public, under your care."
GLC03432.107
Smith, James L., fl. 1816
Autobiography of James L. Smith
One book entitled Autobiography of James L. Smith dated 1881. Smith writes about his life being enslaved as well as his escape, service in the Civil War and life after the war. The book is broken into twelve chapters.
GLC09945
31 January 1783
to James Byers
General Knox, commanding at West Point, writes to Byers, who operated a foundry in Springfield, Massachusetts. Encloses a letter from the "Minister of War," referring to Benjamin Lincoln, Secretary of War. Indicates that Lincoln ordered Byers to...
GLC02437.10089
22 November 1776
Lansing, John, 1754-1829
to Philip Schuyler
Written by Lansing as secretary to Major General Schuyler. Written to Schuyler, who was commander of the Northern Department. Copied extract from the resolves of Congress. Says situation is such that recruiting officers are to enlist men for three...
GLC06568
1914
Keystone View Company
U.S. Observation Airplane on West Front- France
This photograph is of a field with an airplane in it. There are a few buildings in the background. The invention of the airplane was of great importance during the war.
GLC09584.152
June 4, 1758
Bancker, John, fl. 1758
to his cousin
Writes that he is in good health and requests his "wach and hanger and acx" be sent to him. Written at Fort Hendrick during the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.265
1917-1918
Allied Printing Trades Council
[Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]
Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to...
GLC09815
24 April 1861
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Philip St. George Cocke re: organizing Virginia's forces, Virginia's borders
Written two days after Lee accepted command of Virginia's forces. Noting that an invasion of Virginia would be considered an act of war. With an initialed postscript.
GLC03874
24 July 1780
A Return of Shells, shot and powder in possession of the United States and the Quantities of each deficient for the Service of the present Campaign, for Sixty days firing
Lists shells by gun size along with the quantity and number deficient. Also includes total cost of the shells only. Written at the War and Ordinace Office.
GLC02437.00830
March 1782
Machin, Thomas, 1744-1816
[Return of recruits inlisted and sworn to serve for three years]
Signed by Captain Machin of the Second Regiment of Artillery. Document lists John Christy and John McDonald as having sworn to serve three years during the war.
GLC02437.01378
1914-1918
Making Bread for British Troop; Camp Scene, France
This photo shows the men who were responsible for cooking food for the soldies. It appears that they had just made bread, a food staple during the war.
GLC09584.130
1861-1864
[poem] "To the Ladies of Portland"
Inspired by the reception the 20th Connecticut received upon departing for war. The women of Portland, Connecticut gave the men a warm send-off.
GLC08913.16
08 July 1884
Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Assistant Adj. General with rank of Major]
Appointment of Thomas War as Assistant Adjutant General with the rank of Major, beginning on June 28, 1884. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President, countersigned by Robert T. Lincoln as Secretary of War. No reason given for promotion. Docketed at...
GLC00778.09
1843
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
[Daniel Webster's Dedication of the Bunker Hill Monument]
Published by the Press of T.R. Marvin. Serving as Secretary of State, Webster dedicates the monument commemorating The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought in June 1775 during the Revolutionary War .
GLC00267.366
In a British First Line Trench in the Balkans
Two British soldiers in a trench in the Balkans, near the end of the war. One is using a periscope to observe enemy lines, while the other stands by his machine gun.
GLC09584.054
February 5, 1776
Easton, James, fl. 1776
Informs that he is sending a list of the officers who served in his regiment and requests that Schuyler send them their commissions. Schuyler was a Revolutionary War general and a delegate to the Continental Congress.
GLC01450.098
August 27, 1916
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Miss Treadwell
On his Sagamore Hill letterhead, Roosevelt thanks Treadwell for her letter to him and his wife. Written from, or just after a trip to France during World War I: "your letter brings vividly before my eyes the terrible suffering and high heroism of...
GLC01518
27 March 1799
McHenry, James, 1753-1816
to William North
Written in a secretarial hand and signed by McHenry as Secretary of War to Brigadier General North as Adjutant General of the Provisional Army during the Quasi War. McHenry reminds North that the law organzing the Provisional Army states the Adjutant...
GLC02542.19
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