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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that news around there is scare and needs Sylvia to update him on the war. He drew their P.X rations which the army provides.

GLC09414.1123

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

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

to Henry Knox

General Schuyler writes Secretary of War Knox about veteran pensions, including pensions owed to widows and families of veterans. Mentions a pension for Lady Sterling. Requests to see lists of recipients.

GLC02437.04679

to Henry Knox

Bruce asks Secretary of War Knox for "some appointment under the general Government." He suggests a role in the new militia. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04819

to Henry Knox

Proctor informs Secretary of War Knox that officers of the Philadelphia militia are eager to welcome President George Washington, as well as Knox himself, on New Year's Day.

GLC02437.04806

to Elvira Winegar

They are rebuilding a railroad that was burned. The war is now considered over. They got an official announcement of Lincoln's assassination. They haven't been paid in six months.

GLC01014.179

to Libbie Elmore

The regiment started for New York for the purpose of bring drafted men down. Willard has dysentary. He believes there is a good chance the war will end soon.

GLC06588.112

to [Samuel Waldo]

Discusses the possibility of war, an expedition opposed by "our Captn Genl [who] has slept for 10 weeks" and business. The majority of the address has been clipped.

GLC02437.08900

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:30 PM at Margie's. Sylvia did some work for the Allied War Relief Luncheon and then went out into the field. Reports on friends.

GLC09414.0123

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

to J. E. Boos

Charles T. Williams certifies that he served in the Union Army (in the 1st New Jersey Infantry and the 1st New Jersey Cavalry) for three years and nine months during the Civil War. During that time he was a prisoner of war for eighteen months, twelve...

GLC00272.01

to Jacob Wendell

Discusses recruiting soldiers during the French and Indian War, noting that "The officers from England here make a Very bad hand at recruiting..." Jacob Wendell was Henry's uncle.

GLC01450.259

High Bridge Crossing Appomattox, near Farmville, Va.

[Title continued] "on south side railroad, Va." Negative by Timothy O'Sullivan. From Gardner's "Phot. Sketchbook of the Civil War," plate "No. 98" with text accompanying panel.

GLC05111.01.0268

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 127, 3782 (January 11, 1864)]

News from the front. Report of the Secretary of the Treasury. Contrast of Revolution of 1776 with war of 1861. Circular to local defense men in district of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

GLC05959.51.104

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

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

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

Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the increase of the army in Mexico

Declares he will vote against the war and any monetary support of the troops beyond the amount appropriated to return the troops as soon as possible.

GLC00267.122

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the Confederate States

Address on state of Confederacy and conduct of the war. In the hand of Burton Harrison, Davis's private secretary and signed on last page by Davis.

GLC00699

Nashville weekly union. [Vol. 2, no. 62 (January 4, 1864)]

Articles discuss black soldiers, slavery as the cause of the war, Lincoln's amnesty proclamation and the plight of rebel prisoners freezing to death in Northern prison camps.

GLC06107.08

to James McHenry

Letter written by Inspector General of the United States Army Hamilton during the Quasi-War with France to Secretary of War James McHenry in Philadelphia. Recommending Alexander Macombe (misspelling Macomb's last name) to his attention. Macomb, born...

GLC01490

General orders, No. 43

Burger signs as assistant adjutant general. Orders pertain to organization and assignment of 1st and 2nd Battalions, Veteran Reserve Corps. Based on the order of Edward Davis Townsend, Secretary of War.

GLC02878.04.05

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 5] May 1863

History of the War
A Hymn from St. Gregory the Great
On the Flank
A Southern Republic and a Northern Democracy
God
Chats Over my Pipe
Satirical Romance
It Might Have Been
Passion Flowers

GLC05959.75.07

[Assistant Adjutant-General DeGarmo Jones]

A print of a portrait of Assistant Adjutant-General Colonel DeGarmo Jones, 3/4 length sitting, wearing epaulettes and holding sword. Jones, born ca. 1833-1835 Wayne, MI, was the son of DeGarmo Jones, Mayor of Detroit in 1839 as well as a businessman...

GLC05111.01.0041

Battle of the Aisne, French Infantry, Transferring to Left Wing

French troops, still wearing the pre-war French Army uniform, on the march to extend the French lines north from the Aisne River and turn the right flank of the German Army

GLC09584.026

Pontoon Bridge from Georgetown to Analostan Island. [Washington] 24 May 1865.

Negative by W. Morris Smith. "Incidents of the War" series. Shows civilian men and women crossing the bridge in the background while, in the foreground, some civilians ride in an open carriage.

GLC05111.01.0299

Speeches and letters of Gerrit Smith (from January, 1864, to January, 1865), on the rebellion. Volume II.

Published by the American News Company. Contains Smith's opinion on the Constitution of the United States in relation to the Civil War, the Democratic Party, and other topics.

GLC04717.10

to George Andrew

Having finished his duties as superintendent of the draft he says he is sending a bill for his expenses, which he hopes will be forwarded to the War Department.

GLC02175.09

to Mary Ewing

One letter addressed to Mary Ewing from Addison Lee Ewing dated Alexandria, Va., June 15, 1862. Says his camp is a few miles further towards "the seat of war."

GLC03523.28.013

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 24 (December 20, 1862)]

Editorials on the need for foreign intervention in the war, potential blockades, and the removal of Butler. Green and white rose-shaped floral pattern.

GLC06208.12

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,164 (July 16, 1864)]

War news. Sherman, arrival of the Union Army at the defences of Atlanta. Conflagration in Brooklyn, immense loss of property. News from Europe.

GLC08427.19

The London chronicle: or, universal evening post. [Vol. 3, no. 186]

Contains European war news for Tuesday, 7 March to Thursday, 9 March 1758.

GLC08744

to Arthur L Jackson

Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)

GLC07705.431

to Clara M. Miller

Getting news of the Boer War; Dreamed he had married her.

GLC05755.074

[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

to Benjamin Rush

With separate (disconjugate) address leaf. Also discusses Jefferson Administration as "Monarchical, anti-Republican government;" the debates in 1776; the possibility of war, and his interest in the outcome of Aaron Burr's treason trial.

GLC04879

to Richard Cutts

Urges the Massachusetts congressman to visit Washington, D.C., discusses foreign policy and affairs regarding Britain and France. The War of 1812 began the following year.

GLC05348

to Carrie

7 men came across the river and gave themselves up to them. Apparently 30 started out but the rest were caught. He hopes the war will end soon and he can come home.

GLC03057.03

to: sister.

Mentions his viewing of prisoners of war, along with the Picket Lines ability to see Richmond while on duty. He laments how a possible battle did not occur, and requests news from home.

GLC07164.55

American weekly messenger. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (September 25, 1813)-v. 1, no. 26 (March 19, 1814)]

A weekly compilation of government documents, for the early part of the War of 1812. Vol. 1 no. 1-26. Includes two addenda. Printed (and edited by?) John Conrad.

GLC08617

Collateral: twentieth century books on James Winchester

Books on Winchester: 1) Winchester's letters (1817), 2) Descendants of William Winchester, 60 pp. (paperback), 3) Order book from War of 1812, 10 August 1812-3 Sept 1812.

GLC06997.082

Collateral: twentieth century books on James Winchester

Books on Winchester: 1) Winchester's letters (1817), 2) Descendants of William Winchester, 60 pp. (paperback), 3) Order book from War of 1812, 10 August 1812-3 Sept 1812.

GLC06997.081

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

[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

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 33, no. 11 & 12 (November & December]

History of the War - General Turner Ashby, Our liberation from Yankee Bondage is already developing in the field of literature.
Exile and Empire
Pocahontas
Red Hair

GLC05959.75.02

[Collection of 5 letters to his friend and wife] [Decimalized .01-.05]

Adam M. Hallidy was a Union Army soldier during the Civil War and was in Company K, 2nd D.C. Volunteers. He married his friend Maggie McClelland 19 March 1864.

GLC05522

to Richard H. Jackson

This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.

GLC07705.315

Union Martyrs

White mount with gold border. Imprint of E. & H.T. Anthony on verso. Collage of 17 Union officers killed in the Civil War, including Reynolds, McPherson, Hayes, Sedgwick, and Stevens.

GLC00919.24.25

to Lucy Knox

Regrets that he must send her to Boston, but hopes to see her and Peter soon, if his duties allow. Notes British movements on Long Island. Comments on the tactical ineptitude displayed by both sides: "The manoeuvres of the enemy are so complicated...

GLC02437.00487