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to Henry Knox

Peirce informs Knox that the "President has directed the Troops to be disbanded." John Marshall has replaced Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Samuel Dexter has been nominated as Secretary of War.

GLC02437.07409

to Elvira Winegar

Everyone is feeling good over the news from Chattanooga and he hopes the war will end soon. He doesn't work in the shop anymore so there is not much work to do now.

GLC01014.099

to his wife

Wants to come home but has no idea where or how he will end up after the war. Tells Mary that he cannot come home at this time, like he said a year ago.

GLC05981.32

to unknown

Describes his current difficulties in business and the amount of money he lost during the last War. Asks for a position within the army that is being raised and sent to the Ohio region.

GLC02437.03472

to Guy Fenton

At first he thought Fenton might be working in Czechoslovakia but then changed his mind. He has no interest in the intellectual pursuit of war when the real thing is happening around them.

GLC02766.033

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 67, (May 3, 1862)]

Subjects include the Siege of New Orleans, Rebel Funeral at Lexington, Kentucky, 10th Georgia Regiment and Calls for Volunteers for the War. Large tear in the center of issue. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout.

GLC05959.09.012

to Henry Knox

Discusses bills and payments. Noted as written at the War Office and as a duplicate.

GLC02437.07200

Florida Indians

19th Congress 2nd Session Doc. No. 82 House of Represenatives War Department

GLC03776.30

to Judge W. Hardin & Capt. William M. Logan re: mobilizing militia

Letter signed as President of Texas, countersigned by acting Secretary of War Jacob Snively.

GLC02580

to Robert Smith

Edward Preble offers Smith condolence for death of his wife. Smith was then secretary of the Navy. Treble had been a naval commander in the Tripolitan War and, at the time this letter was written, an adviser to Smith.

GLC00308.01

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to Paul Stein who dropped in recently and Ruth K. being over for dinner. He is not surprised that Paul's pronunciation of a news cast announcing the end of a war didn't come true.

GLC09414.1375

A message from the army of the Valley of Virginia

"A message from the army of the valley of Virginia" "after four years of terrible war with a savage foe who seeks our subjugation, we are still firm in our determination to seek our independence"

GLC08105

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 42, (June 22, 1863)]

News about Gen. Johnston in Vicksburg. Northern news. Editorial on Pendleton Murray, candidate for governor. Juvenile entertainment. Correspondence with Lord Lyons about the war.

GLC05959.51.079

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 675 (February 7, 1863)]

Impending Anarchy in the North, Address of General Hooker on Assuming Command, Impressions of an English Correspondent on the Campaign in Virginia, The War on the Ocean.

GLC05959.44.27

A Memorial of Philip Henry Sheridan from the city of Boston

Book commemorating the death and subsequent rememberances of Philip Henry Sheridan. An engraving of Sheridan faces the title page, and on the page previous, a Civil War era carte-de-visite of Sheridan has been affixed.

GLC05111.01.1385

to Robert Boyd

During the War of 1812, Coffin reports difficulties selling lead and black powder because the market in Boston is glutted and prices are low. He suggests selling at auction. Boyd was a merchant in Portland, Maine.

GLC01450.719.03

to Moody Bedel

Captain Weeks reports to Colonel Bedel that, despite difficulties, he enlisted five men. Indicates that he will need money soon because the men are unwilling to join otherwise. Letter written during the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.02

[Order to pay Captain John Bryant]

Signed by Knox as Secretary at War. Includes the copied signature of Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth. On verso, Bryant signs a note authorizing that his pay be given to Samuel Henley. Henley signs, noting receipt of the sum.

GLC02437.03915

General Orders

The orders say that 100-150 Union troops have been captured by the Confederate Army and will be placed in front of their troops going into battle. The orders request that an equal number of Confederate prisoners of war be "set to work in the...

GLC03603.321.02

to Eliza Cook

Cook wants Eliza to come visit him in Alabama. He thinks that even though it is expensive ($200 each way), it will be worth it if the war lasts much longer. He thinks that the war will be over before the year is through and plans to see Eliza in...

GLC02570.21

to Henry Knox

Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among...

GLC02437.01374

[Knox's account]

Lists charges for books to the account by date, 30 September 1789 - 2 December 1789. Books include "Clarke's Vigetius," probably John Clarke's translation of Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus's book, Epitoma rei militaris. Also includes James Hampton...

GLC02437.04424

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of orders given to Captain Hawes and that the "articles for the ordnance department shall be forwarded as soon as possible." Noted as written at the War Office.
GLC02437.02046 was enclosed with this letter.

GLC02437.02047

to Henry Knox

Marked "Duplicate" at the top by George Washington. Mentions the return of General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes the transition to a peacetime military establishment will commence without further delay. Does not think Congress intends to abolish the...

GLC02437.09403

[Appointment of Thomas Ward, Brigadier General (paper)]

Appointment of Thomas Ward to Brigadier General, beginning July 22, 1902. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt as President, countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Adjutant General, reads "Recorded, Adjutant General's Office, Jul...

GLC00778.13

to Mother

tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

GLC08300.41

to Aaron Hobart

Writes about his petition to Congress for support due to him for eight years military service and time as a prisoner of war during the American Revolution. Comments on his economic hardship and previous rejections of his petitions.

GLC06313.04.145

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Mario Hill to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 19, 1973. Hill is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "We're sure that the news media are wicked, slanted, war-time scientific propaganda..."

GLC09613.02.1291

To George Tillotson

Lists the items Tillotson will need if their unit is called up for service in the Spanish American War. Calvin Lewis was Captain of the 114th New York National Guard.

GLC04558.188

to Mom, Dad and Grandma

One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 3, 1944. Pertains to American news coverage of the war and sending German souvenirs.

GLC09662.586

to Hannah Seeley

Speaks of his desire to return to a peaceful life now that the war is over. "As we have now happily terminated a war which has raged for eight full years with every species of Horror, I contemplate the speedy return to the peaceful paths of domestic...

GLC01450.165.02

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recalled one Christmas with Alfred and Alice, and thinks of Christmas at home versus Christmas in the army. He also says he thinks the war will be prolonged.

GLC09414.1294

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe talks about the moon and compares nightlife in New York to nightlife in England. He says the war may end soon but not as soon as people think.

GLC09414.0999

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 1, whole no. 3888 (March 27, 1865)]

The latest phases of the American War, Early was found by Waynesboro, attacked by Custer, enemy fired one volley and fled like sheep as Custer closed his lines, etc.

GLC05959.54.44

to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.

GLC07705.362

to Stockton Bates

Is frustrated not to get furlough. Their division was recently reviewed by Lincoln, who "looks wearied and careworn." The army is in good condition. Expresses hope that "this summer will close the war."

GLC03523.23.13

[Clerical document]

Documents the impressment of the Captain Edward Southwick's Sloop Warren by Captain James Wallace of the Rose, a man of war. Includes a list of unreturned materials, exceeding 50 pounds in value.

GLC01412.20

to Aaron Hobart

Seeks Hobart's aid in discovering the status of a pension application for a widow, Nabby Gardner, of a soldier killed in the War of 1812. The docket contain information on Zachary Gardner's service.

GLC06313.04.170

"Whose Limit Is All That He Can "

One poster entitled, "Whose Limit Is All That He Can." Text contains a poem attributed to "Observer R.F.C." Displays the difficulty for pilots fighting in France. Suggests that buying bonds will aid the cause during World War I. Illustration is of a...

GLC09808.02

to Henry Knox

Offers congratulations on the end of the war and requests a leave of absence to attend to personal matters. Includes a reply written and signed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, stating that Knox is unable to grant Mason's request.

GLC02437.02032

to: Comg. officer, Columbus, Ohio.

"Prisoners of war should not be permitted to leave their barracks, nor be allowed to carry their side arms with out special orders. There should also be exercised great restrictions in regard to the persons permitted to visit them."

GLC05601.080

[Letters of Mitchell Pugh, Byrum Hesh, Thomas Mitchell & Eli Pugh, D company, 50th regiment, Virginia, infantry] [decimalized]

Collection of twenty-nine letters, twenty-two of which are war date, from various individuals: Mitchell Pugh, Byrum B. Hesh (or Bryam D. Hash), Thomas F. Mitchell and Eli Pugh of Co. D, 50th Virginia Regiment; A. Pugh of Co. C, 16th North Carolina...

GLC03135.06

to Henry Knox

Discusses raising a militia in Providence, Rhode Island and asks Knox to send "the Boston Cadets Articles in full" to him. Tyler was an adjutant of Babcock's Rhode Island State Regiment in the Revolutionary War.

GLC02437.00139

to Bruce Elmore

She is happy that Lee has surrendered. She mentions friends that died in the war and is glad he is coming home. She hopes he can be home by the 4th of July.

GLC06588.196

[List]

List of various articles of clothing for a soldier, including a coat and breeches, shoes and a hat. Circa date is based on Knox's military service beginning when he took command of the Continental Army in 1775 to his retirement as Secretary of War...

GLC02437.09917

Cardinal Mercier, Renowned Belgian Prelate, Speaking at Dinant, Belgium

Cardinal Mercier speaks to a crowd at the cathedral in Dinant, Belgium, a town that suffered a massacre of Belgian civilians when the Germans invaded in 1914. Mercier was known for speaking out passionately against German atocities in Beglium...

GLC09584.014

to George W. Randolph

Draft written in pencil to Confederate Secretary of War Randolph, explaining his resignation over the election of officers in J.E.B. Stuart's Virginia Cavalry. Expresses concern over unjust voting conditions propagated by Stuart.

GLC02711.03

Mass in the Allied Trenches on the Western Front

During the war, priests of the Catholic Church held services for the soldiers. Masses were often held in dug-outs in the front line trenches. It was a solemn scene because of the reality of death these men faced.

GLC09584.104

to mother

He is looking forward to the end of the war so he can find employment. He writes that he can give a family friend a job as a driver for $30 a month plus rations.

GLC04662.096