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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 42 (August 19, 1863)]

An editorial titled "Thoughts" discusses the recent request by Jefferson Davis for a day of fasting and prayer. A long obituary for "Col. Oliver Evans Edwards" gives a lengthy biography as a lawyer, legislative member, and heroism in war. An article...

GLC05959.39.34

to Estelle Spero

Letter written while on guard duty. Diamond describes a formal dance to mark the opening of the camp's new recreation hall that he had attended the night before. He also runs through the couple's financial situation, having been paid that morning....

GLC09120.055

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions they are waiting for General Ulysses S. Grant to bring in reinforcements. Comments that his rheumatism is bothering him and he writes of a possible furlough in order to...

GLC03523.06.07

The confederate states. [Vol. 6, no. 18 (November 8, 1862)]

General Braxton Bragg's proclamation to the people of the Northwest, announcing the motives of the Confederate army as they move in that direction. Editorial examines the Yankee war debt. Printed on gray and brownish floral diamond pattern.

GLC06208.08

Overhead View of Antiwar Rally

One wirephoto entitled, "Overhead View of Antiwar Rally," released by the Associated Press dated October 21, 1967. Depicts a crowd of demonstrators gathered around the reflecting pool of the Lincoln Memorial. Protests took place to oppose the Vietnam...

GLC09795.01

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the opera, and the next night went to Madame Signiur. They found her husband there, home for first time in five years after being a prisoner of war in Germany. He enclosed a sprig of Lily of the Valley.

GLC09414.1392

Koreans Dedicate Statue to General MacArthur

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 19, 1957. Shows a memorial plaque on a column. A statue of Douglas MacArthur rests on top of the column. According to the attached press release the memorial commemorates the victory...

GLC09677.36

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a recommendation in obtaining a position in "the Collection of the Revenue in this Port." Notes he was a lieutenant under the command of Henry Jackson during the War. Asks Knox to refer to Jackson's opinion of Rickard's service....

GLC02437.04475

to Frank H. Alfriend

Enclosing a letter from an author name Spruce [?], who wrote a history of the "War between the Northern and Southern States." Davis notes the book is widely circulated in America. [Enclosure is not included in the collection.]

GLC05344.03

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of Robert in uniform. It also includes an application for a war ballot.

GLC09414.1582

[Gideon Pillow v. Brown & Childress as executor of John Pointer, appeal from Philips Circuit Court]

Supreme Court of Arkansas case. Involves Pointer's sale of 85 slaves to Pillow on 28 December 1860. Discusses the legitimacy of enforcing slavery related cases. Focuses on unpaid debt, and interest on unpaid debt, that might have accrued during...

GLC06244

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 73 (May 7, 1863)]

The featured Editorial Correspondence, "Forrest's Great Chase and Capture of the Yankees," occupies 3 columns on the first page and details General Nathan Bedford Forrest's leadership and describes events near Rome. A short telegram dispatch mentions...

GLC05959.09.182

to James Madison

Pendleton urges the speedy adoption of the Constitution, undelayed by proposed amendments. He discusses the location of the capital, federal elections, war in Europe, and rumor of imprisonment of Marquis de Lafayette.

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Resolutions of the Legislature of New Jersey in favor of the Compromise measures.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives document no. 13. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.01

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This note is within a card that features a Russian couple in traditional costume. The card was "Produced for Russian War Relief, Inc." Within the note Sylvia thanks Moe for the perfume he sent her again.

GLC09414.0530

to Brother

Glad to have received his letter; hopes this letter will find him in good health. Will send a copy of the New Orleans newspaper. Sent his likeness in a photograph and an ambrotype a week ago. Lewis Brooks had gotten a letter from [Mag] saying that he...

GLC08914.024

to Henry Wager Halleck

Written from the Willard Hotel. Mitchel writes to Halleck, commander in chief of the United States Army: "In obedience to the orders of the Secretary of War, I report to you for duty." Two bust engravings of Mitchel included as collateral.

GLC02456.19

Envelope

The envelope has a image of a man nailing the flag to a pole. The caption reads "Stand by our Flag! one shore and flood, As harbinger of peace and war, And palsied be the traitorous hand, That would it's field of glories mar."

GLC06627.03.115

[Note pertaining to finances of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]

Provides numbers of certificates relating to the society's treasury. Jackson had commanded the 16th Massachusetts Regiment and the 4th Massachusetts Regiment during the Revolutionary War. He served as treasurer of the Society of Cincinnati for the...

GLC04379.10

to his wife

He heard that the western army is in combat. Talks about the Negro Companies in the Civil War. Discusses the Emancipation Proclamation. Writes about a train accident. He hopes to be home by spring.

GLC05981.08

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Officers of 5th U.S. Cavalry

A print of a photograph of five officers of the Fifth Calvary regiment seated in front of an open tent. A civilian man in stove pipe hat sits behind the officers, just inside the tent. Published in Photographic History of the Civil War II: 223...

GLC05111.01.0175

[Platinum Rice Print of Ulysses S. Grant]

Copyright notice written on lower left corner "1902". Portrait of Grant seated. From the original imperial negative by Gardner. Moses Rice is believed to have been assistant to Brady or Gardner during the war, after which he opened his own studio...

GLC00553

to Henry Knox

Discusses Connecticut's progress in raising troops for duty in the Northwest territory and the appointment of officers. Retained copy, as noted on docket. Written as governor of Connecticut to Knox as the Secretary of War.

GLC03729

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is reminded of the 2 weeks Sylvia spent at Nevele when she was recuperating. He notes that the last phase of the war in Germany has begun. He also sent her another package of toiletries.

GLC09414.1362

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he saw a film that wasn't that great, though he liked the playing of Chopin in it. The news about the war continues to be the best as the German defenses are crumbling.

GLC09414.1364

to Henry Knox

Contains a note at the top of the page from Reverend Gordon, a Revolutionary War historian. The bottom half of the page contains a detailed discussion of the process of making charcoal from walnut wood to be used in the manufacture of gun powder...

GLC02437.03115

to Francis W. Pickens re: control over proposed attack on Fort Sumter

Written as President of the Confederate States. Pickens was governor of South Carolina. Also concerning the larger issue of who determines peace or war. Beauregard fired upon Fort Sumter six weeks after the date of this letter.

GLC01958

Speech given at the National Republican Convention

Speaking at the Republican National Convention of 1868 at Chicago. Brown, Civil War govenor of Georgia, focuses on the feeling in the South that he betrayed the rebel "cause" by joining the Republican party and advocating Reconstruction.

GLC07292

[Photograph of two men]

One photograph of two men circa 1920. The photograph features two men seated in the front of a pickup truck. They are looking over their shoulders at the camera. Both men seem to be wearing military uniform hats from World War I. Same as GLC10047.02...

GLC10047.02.215.01

[Photograph of two men]

One photograph of two men circa 1920. The photograph features two men seated in the front of a pickup truck. They are looking over their shoulders at the camera. Both men seem to be wearing military uniform hats from World War I. Same as GLC10047.02...

GLC10047.02.142

to my dear Sister

States he has not had the energy to write because camp life is so dull. He hopes 1864 is the last year of the war. Mentions his brother Marion Hutson's furlough and remarks that the furloughs given the troops are too short at 21 days. He will...

GLC08165.62

to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Fears that his previous two letters mistakenly direct to Cheat Mountain. Describes sowing and harvesting activities at home. Mentions the previous day's election, an observes that "this war has made 'strange bedfellows.'" Includes a brief note in a...

GLC07687.108

Photographs of Atlanta and environs during occupation by Federal Troops

Unmounted photographs of Atlanta, Kennesaw, Resaca and environs during Union occupation in the Fall of 1864. Nos. 1 and 2 are a composite photograph of Kennesaw Mountain, taken shortly after the battle (illustrated in Voices of the Civil War: Atlanta...

GLC04610

to Joseph Palmer

Washington discusses supply and armament of the Army, strategic locations for placing artillery, how best to prosecute the war, and his public image. Asks Palmer for his advice on strategy for defending Boston and the surrounding area, and has...

GLC04858

to Thomas Oakes

Treadwell orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to appear with his company fully armed and with knapsacks and blankets at Washington Square at 8:00 AM on September 12, 1814. The United States was then engaged in The War...

GLC01450.720.09

[Special Orders No. 263: Assigning Capt. G.G. Grattan to Alfred H. Colquitt's Brigade]

Signed as assistant adjutant general. Special Orders no. 263, by command of the secretary of war and approved "through Genl R. E. Lee." Partially printed document on Special Orders form. Indicates Confederate Captain Grattan was an Assistant...

GLC01879.02

to his wife

Written from the bank of the Mississippi, six miles from Providence. Explains his trip leaving Lake Providence. He is camping in a corn field. Mentions a disaster in Louisiana. Feels sorry for the ones who lost loved ones in the war.

GLC05981.21

to Elijah Flint

Provides a lengthy discussion of "the declaration of war with G. Britain, and the unprepared Situation we were placed in to make our defence." Comments on the spread of the news of the start of the War of 1812 to British forces and relations with...

GLC03436.01

[Memorandum]

Lists the salaries for War Department employee Caleb Swan for the first several months of 1792, and discusses Swan's account.

GLC02437.05302

to Mi Carale Care (in Latin)

Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.

GLC08165.05

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a hospital in Mound City, Illinois. Reports he has been sick with fever for six weeks. Says the hospital is three stories high and capable of treating 6000 patients. Comments that war "...tries men's souls."...

GLC03523.31.10

Give your shirt or Lose It!

One poster entitled, "Give your shirt or Lose It!" printed by Carrier dated 1942-1945. Poster features a civilian holding his jacket and taking off his tie. The poster uses the phrase, "The shirt off your back" as if to motivate Americans to give all...

GLC09654.16

to Edward Antill

Includes copies of three letters. The first, dated September 1783, is from Lieutenant Colonel Antill to Knox. In the letter, Antill asks Knox to issue provisions to five Canadian refugees. The second letter, undated, is from Knox to an unspecified...

GLC02437.10137

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Allen Snipes to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 14, 1954. The article is about Allen Snipes' photography company which serves attorneys. It also provides a brief biography of Snipes including his time in the Army...

GLC09613.02.0017.04

to Lucy Knox

Informs her of the loss of Fort Washington and 1,500 men. "This is the most severe stroke we have received during the war as to the number of men." Writes that he is very upset over the terrible defeat, but has not lost hope.

GLC02437.00489

to Pierre Beauregard

From the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, Richmond. Relaying order of President Jefferson Davis and the Secretary of War commuting the death sentence against David H. Holmes, company G, 10th Regiment N. C. T., to hard labor.

GLC03068

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recalls the Sunday afternoon war was declared. They took a walk with Paul and Bess and walked near Manhattan Beach, then turned on the radio to find out the news that would change the course of their lives.

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