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Bird's-eye View of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Part of Florida

From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War. Shows the Mississippi River delta where the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Locations of cities, towns, and military posts are identified as well as locations of naval ships. "Drawn from nature...

GLC03526

Town and country magazine or Universal Repository of Knowledge, Instruction and Entertainment for the Year 1779. [Vol 11, (1779)]

11th annual volume of a periodical journal that resembles the Gentleman's Magazine and London Magazine in format and style. 12 monthly issues plus supplement for 1779 containing reports on the War of Independence. Issues are not bound together....

GLC08686

to Henry Knox

Written by Major William North, Inspector of the Army who was stationed in the environs of Fort Pitt and Fort McIntosh. Discusses inspection of military stores at Fort McIntosh, the best place to keep the stores, the inhabitants of Pittsburgh (he...

GLC02437.03286

Dead Rebel in Trench at Fort Mahone [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "War Views. A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This soldier must have been killed by a fragment of Shell, that exploded close by, as he is covered all over...

GLC05111.01.0857

Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 21 (December 1, 1861)]

Subjects include the advancing of General Price, Proclamation by Gov. Brown urging Georgians to fight, Affairs in Pensacola. This issue includes a story on a prisoner of war, Major Vodges, taken at the battle of Santa Rosa Island, and the account of...

GLC05959.01.02

to Campbell D. Emory

States that he visited Emory's house, but Emory was not there. Recipient inferred, based on letter being addressed to "Campbell." Emory was a Union Lieutenant Colonel who served alongside Humphrey's on General Meade's staff, and lived in Washington...

GLC03469.04

[Order to the Major of Suffolk to send troops to help protect Concord and Medfield].

Written as Secretary of the Council of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1650-1686) to the leader of the Massachusetts Milita in Dorchester (the Major of Suffolk) a few days after the 18 April 1676 attack on Sudbury during King Philip's War.

GLC04629

to Samuel Hodgdon

Knox orders Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to send clothing for the militia to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The military was then engaged in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Letter written from the War...

GLC01613.05

to Abraham Lincoln

Informs President Lincoln that: "I have just mailed to you a copy of this morning's Columbus Journal containing my denial of a reported conversation between us in relation to the Secy of War & Genl. Halleck, which I will be glad to have you see."

GLC02490.05

countersigned by Sunderland [Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Lieutenant]

Countersigned by James Taylor as Secretary of War. Appoints Mascarene a Lieutenant in the company of Captain Boyle Smith in a foot regiment commanded by William Lord Montjoy. By the command of Queen Anne I. Date is written in old style 1707/08.

GLC01450.440

to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter and informs Knox of various governmental events, including the signing of the resolutions by the democratic society of Philadelphia, as well as Jay's treaty and John Jay's negotiations with Great Britain. Noted as written at the War...

GLC02437.06468

[Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointing Hartcup to be a Colonel in the British army. Notes at bottom attest the appointment was entered with the Secretary of War, and the Commissioner General of Musters. Accompanied by British revenue stamp. Features two paper seals, one dark...

GLC01450.012.06

[Commission of Thomas Hartcup]

Appointment of Hartcup to Major General in British army. Notes at bottom attest the appointment was entered with the Secretary of War and the Commissary General of Musters. Accompanied by British revenue stamps. Features two paper seals, one dark...

GLC01450.012.07

to Harriette Story Paige

States that he received a testimonial from his sister-in-law Paige in favor of G.H. Paige, likely one of her relatives. Serving as Secretary of State, reports that he recommended G.H. Paige to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis for an appointment.

GLC01946.25

to John Bryant

Marked as a duplicate. Asks Captain Bryant to send Samuel Hodgdon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, twenty five cannons with carriages. Instructs him to send them to Chauncy Whittlesey in Middletown, Connecticut, who would forward them to New York....

GLC03432.029

to John Bryant

Lyman, a Massachusetts congressman, discusses a liquidation that will relieve Captain Bryant from "further trouble in the affair." Also notes the resignation of Secretary of War Henry Knox and the appointment of Timothy Pickering. Letter is...

GLC03432.082

[Receipt of salaries]

States that the members of the Department of War have received their full salaries. Signed by Philip Audebert, Benjamin Bankson, Constant Freeman, Nathan Jones, James B. Smith, Frederick Sprig, John Stagg Jr. and R. J. Vanden Brock. Date from...

GLC02437.05770

Cash in the indian department

Lists amounts owed by several departments, including what the Secretary of the Treasury and Surveyor's department owes. Title taken from docket. Circa date is based on Knox's time as Secretary of War as well as the content of the letter.

GLC02437.08232

"Proposition made by Anneride an Cayouges Sachim in the behalf of the . . .

. . . Cayouges & Oneydes." The Cayuga Sachem states that the Indians are not inclined to go to war with Christians. He also requests that the English prevent any French of English men from going to the top of the Susquehanna to trade.

GLC03107.01952

to his father re: "the Indian question"

The letter notes that Sitting Bull, "is a myth. The[re] are about 75 to 100 chiefs who rank him," and that Crazy Horse is "the only war chief of importance." Also mentions Spotted Tail and Red Cloud. Written at Camp Sheridan.

GLC06913

Official French copy of Benjamin Franklin-Richard Howe letters [in French]

First letter dated 20 June 1776, written aboard the Eagle off of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, is from Admiral Richard Howe to Benjamin Franklin. Encloses official dispatches (not present) outlining his mission of peace with the colonies. Mentions in his...

GLC01670

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 1,929 (November 20, 1863)]

Provides a complete printing of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (page eight), preceded by a full printing of Edward Everett's address, also delivered 19 November 1863 in dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, located in Pennsylvania....

GLC03121

to Thomas Brainerd

Re: Battle of Williamsburg. "I fought a great battle, probably the most sever one that has been fought during the war. . . My loss was 1575, officers and men - that of the rebels more than double that number. . ." (total U. S. casualties were in...

GLC08373.01

to Fulwar Skipwith

Discusses the Spanish threat and the disastrous northern campaign in the War of 1812. Also comments on generals James Wilkinson and Wade Hampton in the aftermath of their failed attempt to attack Montreal. Notes that congress has approved an...

GLC07341

Cipher for telegraphic correspondence

Printed book with manuscript annotations indicating classified code words. The book lists code words for telegraphs, the actual words they correspond to are written by hand. Book was printed for the years "1861 & '62" but contains note on the cover...

GLC06233

to Edgar A. Hamilton

Sherman writes to Reverend Hamilton to eulogize General Hugh Judson Kirkpatrick shortly after his death, praising Kirkpatrick's merits as a soldier and a officer during both peace time and the Civil War. He writes, in part, "I never knew a more...

GLC00223

"We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There"

One poster entitled, "We Won't Come Back Till It's Over, Over There," printed by Liberty Loan Committee. Text in the poster refers to American, French and English soldiers fighting the German army, which has been referred to as "the Hun." Language...

GLC09806.01

Even a little can help a lot - NOW

One poster entitled, "Even a little can help a lot - NOW," printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office, dated 1942. Poster features a mother and daughter putting war savings stamps into a book. The daughter is licking the stamp while the mom...

GLC09654.04

to his sister

Received her last letter after visiting Charles Colcock. Discusses his visit and mentions Colcock's desire for either a commission or a transfer. Describes the weather and cooking as disagreeable, and comments on rationing. Comments on family news...

GLC08165.53

Correspondence of 90 letters and documents with 3 maps on the blockade of Port Royal, South Carolina [decimalized .01-.90]

West was a Union naval officer in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, mostly serving off South Carolina and Georgia. This collection begins with three documents from West's service on a merchant marine ship off China. He served on the USS "Perry"...

GLC03836

[Collection of George F. Morse, 91st regiment, New York, volunteers] [decimalized]

Collection of George F. Morse, private, 91st New York Volunteers. There are 52 items in the collection, including 17 letters from Morse, from his enlistment in October 1864, until his discharge in July 1865. Letters were written from Kingston, New...

GLC02180

to Henry Knox

Written from the War Office. Mentions that he received Knox's letter of the 19th regarding the French shells and Mr. [John Jacob] Faesch, and asked Mr. Faesch whether he would cast the French shells under his present contract. Mr. Faesch said a new...

GLC02437.01546

[Special order]

Setting up the orders of the day for the 1st New York Fire Zouaves. Gives orders about breakfast and duties. States a police guard should be posted at 5 o'clock and allow no one to pass. Charges the quartermaster with inspecting the guns, and...

GLC08169

to Charles J. C. Hutson

Letter of recommendation for Hutson for one of the subaltern vacancies in the 1st Regiment, South Carolina Artillery. Hamilton praises Hutson as "a gallant soldier," and "educated & accomplished gentleman, of high moral tone and great integrity of...

GLC08165.74

to John Saunders

Written by Marion as Brigadier General of militia and a well-known partisan to Saunders as a Royalist Captain in the British Army and commander of the garrison at Georgetown, South Carolina. Marion writes with anger that Captain John Postell was...

GLC03332.01

[Ironclad USS Louisville outside Vicksburg]

A print of a photograph of the USS Louisville, a City-class ironclad gunboat laid down in September of 1861. Many sailors and/or officers can be see standing on the deck, the Louisville had a crew of 251. Inscription on recto: "Louisville iron clad...

GLC05111.01.0094

Battle of Wilson's Creek--Fall of General Lyon

One engraving entitled "Battle of Wilson's Creek-Fall of General Lyon" circa 1861-1877. Depicts hand-to-hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. In the center of the painting, a mortally...

GLC08878.0166

[Special order of General Benjamin Butler]

Written 3 days before Winthrop famously became the first Union officer killed in the Civil War. Winthrop was an aide de camp to General Benjamin Butler at Fortress Monroe in Virginia. Document marked "Special order." Winthrop wants this order posted...

GLC03915.02

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 10 (December 3, 1862)]

An article titled "On Dueling" examines the dangers of dueling with a religious context. A brief comment encourages the patriotism and responsibility of participating in the war, while another one promotes peace. A treatise on "Truth" is based on the...

GLC05959.39.07

[Endorsement on Simon Cameron telegram relaying the burning of Chambersburg]

Lincoln's reply on the recipient's copy of an August 1, 1864 telegram from former Secretary of War Simon Cameron, now chairman of the Committee of Safety, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Cameron informs Lincoln that the burning of Chambersburg...

GLC01237

to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

The year for the date is inferred from the letter's content. The letter mentions Generals Irvin McDowell and David Hunter, in reference to an investigation called to reevaluate Porter's actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. He remarks, "There is...

GLC00214.02.13

Collection of Josiah E. Henry [decimalized]

Consists primarily of a collection of letters by Josiah E. Henry, a soldier in I company of the 5th Vermont Volunteer infantry. Included are letters from his brother George, a soldier in the Vermont 5th Infantry, and several from their cousin...

GLC03523.07

to Rosanne Purvis

Writes a love letter to wife during World War II. Mentions receipt of her letter and his concern that the censor is holding up his correspondence. Encourages his wife not to worry about him and to be strong for the baby coming and the little boy....

GLC06273

to Elias Boudinot

Letter addressed to Boudinot as Commissary General of Prisoners. Requests to be exchanged as a prisoner of war because he was wounded at Fort Montgomery and is not well. He asks to be paroled or exchanged to go to Dutchess County so he may heal. He...

GLC01450.088

to unknown

Written after relinquishing the post of Secretary of War, defending himself against charges made by General John Wool. Davis asks that his correspondent publish his letters on the matter, in hopes of clearing his name. Davis also writes about the...

GLC02299

General orders: No. 345

Signed by H. L. Scott. Partial docket reads "[Gene]ral Orders No. 345, [illegible] of 1st Lt. Devlin of the [illegible] Marine Corps." and "...Clarke...Brigade." Proceedings of the court martial of John S. Devlin on charges of drunkenness on duty...

GLC00911.32

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 23 (March 10, 1863)]

This newspaper is from the Southern Confederacy and includes main articles on the "Grand Jury Presentments", an Evaluation of General Green's Plan of Finance, an article "To the Teachers of Confederate States, a brief article discussing the food...

GLC05959.09.152

[Certificate of amnesty]

Signed by Augustin as a United States Commissioner for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Also signed by Emmanuel Lebreton Deschapelles, who swears an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of the United States following the Civil War. Deschapelles...

GLC02943.01