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[Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]

On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3...

GLC00723.01

to my dearest Liz

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...

GLC00653.05.01

to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1...

GLC02100

to Henry Toole Clark

Letter written as Confederate Secretary of War to North Carolina Governor Clark about establishing a prisoner of war camp at Salisbury, North Carolina. Benjamin writes, "I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your favor of the 25th inst, which...

GLC01708

to James McHenry

In reply to McHenry's letter of 2 May 1799. Written as commander of Provisional Army created during the fear of a French invasion to McHenry as Secretary of War in the Adams Administration. They are attempting to find the best candidates to fill...

GLC02337

Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, before an August Assembly, relating to the Repeal of the Stamp-Act, &c.

Records Franklin's testimony before the House of Commons concerning American grievances about the Stamp Act, internal levies, the debts from the French and Indian War, costs and origins of that war, American manufactures, and American sentiments...

GLC01719

[Collection of Nathaniel R. Davison, I company, 11th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .04]

Collection of four war date letters from a soldier in the 11th Mississippi Volunteers to his sister. Davison comments on Fort Donelson in a letter written from Camp Fisher. Also mentions a defeat at Annandale. The two final letters of 15 January...

GLC03135.07

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox, newly appointed Secretary at War, recommend him to Congress to command troops sent to garrison the western frontier. Writes, "I consider that Post an important One to secure the Amity of the Savages, and to prevent those undue...

GLC02437.03127

to Heber Painter

Explains why he was unable to respond sooner to Painter's letter. He is overjoyed that the war has finally ended. Briefly discusses his feelings on Sherman allowing Johnson's army to return to their homes with their arms. Wishes good health to...

GLC02016.098

To Frances Davenport

One letter from Chas. D. Shrieves to Frances Davenport dated April 25, 1865. Suggesting that they wait until communication is restored between Richmond and Washington. Says that if she does and then visits Washington he is sure that she would be...

GLC03523.09.43

to William Chapman

News of friends and family; hopes for November election; and article written for the Times concerning actions of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan during the war: "[W]hen Grant telegraphed Sheridan about capturing and corralling my men's wives it...

GLC03921.03

to Henry Knox

Marked "Private." Says the action of the ten proprietors is continued to the April Court of Common Pleas session. They have not noticed the error in the writ he mentioned earlier. The issue of Gorham's bond will be referred to the judges of the...

GLC02437.06036

[List of Prisoners captured at Springfield Mo]

This is a list of prisoners captured at Springfield, Mo., and released on oath to not engage in the war against the state of Missouri or the Confederate State of America. This list includes 13 men; William W Weaver, Wilson S. Bell, Ferdinand Macy...

GLC06821.02

Scenes in the life of Harriet Tubman / by Sarah H. Bradford

First edition printed by Moses. The story of Tubman, an escaped slave who became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. She made more than nineteen trips into the south, rescuing 300 people. During the Civil War, she served as a nurse and spy...

GLC06840

Army song book

Compiled by the Adjutant General's Office in collaboration with the Library of Congress and published by the order of the Secretary of War. World War II song book with lyrics for 67 songs. Songs include, "The Army Air Corps," "Song of the Signal...

GLC09574

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Gardiner, a Civil War veteran from New York, relates that he was recently in Louisville, Kentucky, where a young man was pretending to be Hunt's son. Inquires as to the legitimacy of the young man's claims. Marked "Private" at the top of page one....

GLC02382.117

to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that she has "kept a warmth and happiness glowing within [him] to which [he] shall be eternally grateful." He writes that "war news over in the European theater sounds encouraging - Very encouraging -" He states that he...

GLC09120.491

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to Bell from Memphis. Comments on the delightful weather. States his belief most of the hard fighting is over and expects peace soon. Reminisces about wagon rides they use to take together before the war. Reflects on the possibility of...

GLC03523.10.177

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's opinion on the "proposed arrangement of the office of Field Commissary of Military Stores." Includes an extract from a letter by the Secretary of War at the end of his letter, which he wants Knox's opinion on. The extract is...

GLC02437.09357

Notes and explanations of Doctor Ramsays history respecting the Campaigns of 1777- the affairs of Trenton 1776

Title from docket. Pertains to Dr. David Ramsay's writing on the battles of Trenton and Princeton (26 December 1776 and 3 January 1777). Document begins with a list of numbered notes, which according to docket are a draft of rough minutes...

GLC02437.09438

Balkans Cringe Under New Allied Threat from the South

One newsmap entitled, "Balkans Cringe Under New Allied Threat from the South" dated, December 20, 1943. Consists of a map depicting possibilites of offensive strategies with Turkey's aid to the Allies. Reverse side contains articles related to...

GLC09619.045

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox attend a meeting at Head Quarters with General Washington and that Washington would like Knox's advice as to "at what time & in what manner it is best to announce this Intelligence to the Army - and what measures are necessary to...

GLC02437.02094

to his family

Criticizes McClellan and gives his opinion on the Union military strategy employed in the war. Writes of having a new horse which came to him with musket ball wounds. Mentions that it is his birthday and he had not realized it until dating the letter...

GLC03603.092

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from the U.S. General Hospital in Brattleboro. Complains the War Department has issued an order canceling all furloughs and he will not be coming home. Reports that his regiment has gone back to the front and is eight miles...

GLC03523.07.20

to Henry Knox

Hodgdon informs Secretary of War Knox that he wrote Knox yesterday (GLC02437.04760). Since that time, however, Hodgdon has learned that "Mr. Mead has taken Mr. Hunters rooms for his friend in New York." Instead, Hodgdon will now "engage Mrs. Buddens...

GLC02437.04761

to Henry Knox

Writes that he was informed by his friend Mr. [Elbridge] Gerry that Knox was nominated to lead the War Department and that there might be a vacancy in his department for which Pike could apply. Asks that if Knox's department is already full, Knox...

GLC02437.04334

Phelp's Ornamental Map of the United States and Mexico

One hand-colored map dated approximatley 1846 printed by Humphrey Phelps. Contains the territory boundary lines for states in the Midwest, Southwest and expanding West. Also includes portraits of George Washington, Hernan Cortes, Montezuma. Phelps...

GLC09863

The Union picket guard. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (November 29, 1861)]

"Fridday" misspelled in masthead. With ink marks (possibly iron gall) . Article about the 2nd Illinois Cavalry has been circled. Includes an article about a flag of truce passing through Paducah, at which point a Confederate flag waved outside a...

GLC06107.25

Enlisted man, standing full-length portrait

Subject is wearing a mourning ribbon, a forage hat and his right hand rests on a chair. Graphite inscription on verso "Rocklecom" "Civil War Veteran Wearing Crepe From Lincoln's Funeral" "Guards--Rare 5.00." Ink inscription on verso "MFC."...

GLC05111.02.1227

to Lt. Col. Smith

General Flournoy expresses alarm and seeks information about Smith's situation near St. Mary's, Georgia. Indicates that he is ordering reinforcements for him. Flournoy was a lawyer before serving in the War of 1812, when he succeeded General James...

GLC02714

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe read that realistically it may take 3 or 4 months to go home now that the war is over. He likes Sylvia telling him that her mother tried to talk to her as she was writing, and that she said Hanto, the Japanese word for Good Night. Written at...

GLC09414.1482

to Sarah Ogden

Encloses a certificate (not included) to thank Ogden for "the interest you have taken in this mans faith." The man, a neighbor of Anderson's, was a soldier who "felt unable to return" to the war and "believes that he will not be able to perform...

GLC06559.001

to Mr. White

Letterpress copy. Discusses his concerns about the navy, and mentions a "few ships of War, and the french [sic] have a few, would in a few days convey an army of ten thousand blacks and people of color in Vessels seized from our own citizens."...

GLC02437.07154

to James Madison

The letter is concerning the war in Virginia with postscript on Lafayette. Also mentions: General Philips, rumors of the alliance between Russia and Britain, York, VA, Williamsburg, VA, possibly Colonel Innes, possibly Ruffin's Ferry, Appomattox...

GLC00099.067

to Mary Magie

"No 4." He makes a great deal of money by selling newspapers and running errands, and if he can hold his position he hopes to send his wife $1,000 by the end of the war. Asks that she not tell anyone how much he sends her because the soldiers do not...

GLC05241.16

to Henry Knox

Hopes that [Samuel Blachley] Webb will be appointed, referring to his previous suggestion that Knox appoint Webb to work for him in the War Office. Mentions the recent resignation of General Schuyler (possibly Philip Schuyler) from an unspecified...

GLC02437.03135

to sister

sister [Margaret Parrott] His health has been improving since he returned to the regiment. He thinks "the war will be closed up within the next six months and then I will be home to stay awhile." He does not "think there will be any more fighting...

GLC03858.01.06

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards [Decimalized .01- .48]

The Red Menace collection, Children's Crusade Against Communism consists of 53 cards. There were originally 48 cards printed by the Philadelphia-based Bowman Gum Company in 1951. There are duplicates of #5. Hill 303 (GLC09267.05), #6. Landing at...

GLC09627

to John B. Marchand

Letter enclosing papers [no longer present] regarding "Information obtained from four rebel deserters" and other reports. Written on board the U.S.S. Princess Royal, commanded by Woolsey off Sabine Pass, Texas during the blockading of Confederate...

GLC02680.28

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]

Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women....

GLC05959.39.57

Documents relating to Andrew Johnson and Eliza C. Skidmore [decimalized .01-.04]

Three documents related to Eliza C. Skidmore's passage across battle lines during the Civil War. She received permission from President Andrew Johnson to cross from the Union side to the Confederate side to obtain supplies and bring them back to...

GLC02779

[Instrument of protest]

Signed by Bradford as notary public. James Bowers, Master of the Brigantine Flora from New York, had been seized and all his goods confiscated by a Royal Navy Schooner of War, the George and Ophelia. The protest notes that "perfect Peace and Amity...

GLC02108

to Joseph Carleton

Encloses a copy of a return of clothing wanted by troops. Asks Carleton, acting Secretary at War, if Congress has made progress toward approving the application: "If you can have the clothing obtained, and forwarded to the troops you will render...

GLC02437.02989

to dear General

Replies to correspondence from an unknown recipient. Remarks that the delay in his reply is due to serious illness in his family, and a recent yellow fever outbreak (possibly in New Orleans, where Hood lived after the Civil War). Discusses records...

GLC02063.02

Report of the day.

Indicates that Brickett, the Officer of the Day, made the usual rounds, found the sentries alert, and discovered nothing extraordinary. A note on the back lists some names, places, and numbers. Brickett was a Lieutenant Colonel in Col. James Frye's...

GLC02437.00195

to Thomas Grant re: soldiers' reasons for enlistment

from Union soldier in Company D, 100th Pa.: "Soldiers say they never enlisted to fight for the freedom of the slaves and if they make this a war to eradicate slavery they will throw down their arms contrabands...I would drive them all into the sea...

GLC07227

An Address of the Congress to the Inhabitants of North America

An important statement of the Continental Congress (subscribed by Laurens, as President of Congress), concerning the origins of the Revolutionary War, the cruelty of the British, certainty of Independence, call to Arms, the resources of America;...

GLC06779