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25 June 1945
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each
One newsmap entitled, "Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each" dated, June 25, 1945.
GLC09619.089
23 July 1945
Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire
One newsmap entitled, "Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire" dated, July 23, 1945.
GLC09619.090
30 July 1945
Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources
One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, July 30, 1945.
GLC09619.091
6 August 1945
One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, August 6, 1945.
GLC09619.092
13 November 1862
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated November 13, 1862. Pertains to the conditions of the camp. States that soldiers are fed but also that many are sick and hospitalized. Lots of soldiers are sick and in hospital, however...
GLC08334.09
14 December 1862
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated December 14, 1862. Pertains to camp preparations and issuing guns and supplies. He also describes his horse, which is considered "the prettyest horse in the reg." Includes a sketch of...
GLC08334.11
1865/04/18
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7498 (April 18, 1865)]
Reports on the improving condition of Secretary Seward and his son Frederick Seward. New York prepares for Lincoln's funeral as the city mourns the loss of the president. A reprint of a letter originally printed in The Selma (Alabama newspapaper)...
GLC08428.08
20 July 1861
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Jane Brisbin
Informs his wife Jane of his travels from Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., through Alexandria with a company of 120 men, supported by artillery men from Rhode Island Governor William Sprague's "celebrated Rhode Island Battery." States that...
GLC01505.01
1862
Massachusetts General Court, fl. 1862
Proceedings in the Legislature of Massachusetts, upon the Act of the State of Maryland appropriating seven thousand dollars for the families of those belonging to the sixth regiment of Massachusetts volunteers, who were killed or disabled by wounds received in the riot at Baltimore April 19th, 1861.
Published by Wright and Potter. Includes Massachusetts Mayor John Albion Andrew's statement requesting the Maryland General Assembly to inform the Massachusetts General Court of action taken regarding relief of Massachusetts soldiers slain or...
GLC00267.282
1891
Kurz & Allison
Battle of Nashville
Published by Kurz & Allison at 76 & 78 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Pristine color image shows victorious Union charge over either Shy's or Overton's Hills. Demoralized and wounded Confederates are shown retreating, while white Union calvarymen attack...
GLC00316.02
October 3, 1780
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Kitty Hand
Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the...
GLC00189
3 December 1863
Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864
to Anzolette Pendleton
Writes to his mother discussing military matters. Speaks about General Lee's success in checking Union General Meade's planned offensive in northern Virginia, relates widespread Union destruction of Southern property, and notes that he and most...
GLC03075.04
1862-1863
Baker, T. Otis, 1844-1910
[Collection of T. Otis Baker, B company, 10th regiment, Mississippi, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .03]
Lieutenant T. Otis Baker served in Co. B, 10th Mississippi Infantry, C.S.A. The diary covers 9 October 1862 -2 August 1863. Diary is primarily written in pencil and has some touch-ups. In addition to the diary, this collection includes one...
GLC03134
circa 1861-1865
Two-story white house with flagpole in front. [1861-1865 ca.]
Several people stand on the porch of a two story white house that shows sign of battle damage. A black man stands just in front of it, holding the reins of a horse. There is a flagpole in the center of the image and the United States flag is raised...
GLC05111.01.0579
15 March 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
[Appointment of A.M. Kimball as alternate commissioner for treaty anniversary]
Certificate appointing A.M. Kimball to act as Alternate Commissioner of an "international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine," to be held in New York City in 1883. The exhibition would mark the "one hundredth...
GLC02783.01
22 April 1863
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
to [William Grier Maitland]
Reports on the condition of his regiment, camped near Young's Point. Relates that they will travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi 23 April 1863. States that on 21 April, his division attended a parade to welcome General [Lorenzo] Thomas, "here for the...
GLC03523.10.063
circa 1863
Currier & Ives
The Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 3d 1863.
Handcolored lithograph, possibly contemporary with the battle. Caption reads "This terrific and bloody conflict between the gallant 'Army of the Potomac,' commanded by their great General George G. Meade, and the hosts of the rebel 'Army of the...
GLC03445
31 August 1815
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery
Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."
GLC03626
1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Facsimile of the Emancipation Proclamation
Large format facsimile of Lincoln's handwritten Emancipation Proclamation draft in the Confederacy. Includes blind stamp of authenticity, "Emancipation Proclamation," in lower left corner. Printed by Edward Mendel, Chicago. Prints Lincoln's letter...
GLC04654
25 June 1863
Swords, J. M., fl. 1863
The daily citizen. [June 25, 1863]
Lee assumed the offensive and marched through Maryland into Pennsylvania. Expresses need to be patient while waiting for Johnston. A letter from a soldier describes conditions. Fugitive slave ad. Wallpaper has gray and blue floral and foliage...
GLC05988.04
12 March 1863
White, Jonathon C., fl. 1862-1863
The weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (March 12, 1863)]
Reactions to Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. Article on the controversy over the new militia: "Now that New Orleans is captured the new militia law is suicidal." Includes General Sibley's expedition to New Mexico. Captured by David Cates Co...
GLC05988.25
2 July 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jean Baptiste Gouvion
Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the...
GLC02437.03023
17 May 1862
Eastman, A. W., fl. 1862
Soldier's News-Letter
Edited by Eastman with editorial assistance by Charles Giles of Belfast, Maine. Soldiers' newspaper (Vol. 1, No. 2). Front page and part of 4th page contains a proclamation from 1 May 1862 by Major General Benjamin Butler which says "it has been...
GLC06107.21
1861-1862 ca.
Ambulance Wagons on the Battle-Field of Bull Run
E. & H. T. Anthony.
GLC05137.008
10 January 1794
Hoffman, Nicholas, 1736-1800
to Henry Knox
Saw a letter from Alexander Hamilton to George Washington and the Directors of the Branch Banks "that Genl Schuyler has a credit for 3500 Dollars for the purchase of goods for the use of the Six Nations." Has written to Schuyler, who is unaware of...
GLC02437.06024
30 December 1861
Allen, George D., fl. 1859-1864
to Mary Mayberry
Written by Allen aboard the USS "Delaware." Says he has written to "all hands" and has not received any response. Says he will not write again if he does not get a response from her. Reports that "We had an engagement on a small scale which gave us...
GLC02829.05
16 July 1862
Tillotson, George W., 1830-1918
To his wife
Still in hospital, Regiment at Norfolk. Mail, picking whortle berries, wishing he could help on the farm, different tent styles. "There are about three hundred Contrabands sent from this island the other day to Newburn to go to school."
GLC04558.031
28 November 1862
Interrupted by orders and drills. Reports rebels fortifying heights beyond Fredericksburg, believes they are equal or superior in numbers, re-building the same depot as done last year, comment about blacks riding the railroad while soldier walk...
GLC04558.056
8 November 1862
Ayres, E.W. and Wade, W.H., fl. 1862-1864
Southern illustrated news. [Vol. 1, no. 9 (November 8, 1862)]
Sketch of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi - History & Siege of Vicksburg from May 18 to July 25. Also includes a cartoon of Lincoln as a masked Satan; the caption reads, "King Abraham before and after issuing the Emancipation Proclamation."
GLC05959.76.03
7 January 1861
Nixon, J.O., fl. 1861
New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 263 (January 7, 1861)]
Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page: List of the Louisiana Southern Rights Ticket at the State Convention; article titled "A Southern Congress," says South Carolina has called for a Congress of the seceded Southern states -- asks "Shall Louisiana...
GLC05960.02.04
14 June 1863
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
Writes that his company has been relieved of duty at Ft. Jerico and sent to rejoin their regiment. The box that his family sent has arrived and he thanks them and mentions that several of the jars had broken in shipping. Describes using sweet gum...
GLC03603.241
6 July 1864
Writes about the hardships of being shuffled from the front to the back. Responds to news about Beckwith and James Jennings, both soldiers from Connecticut who have suffered what Coit believes to be self-inflicted wounds. Describes motivating...
GLC03603.297
16 December 1862
Writes, "The mental suffering of the last few days & nights has been beyond expression & much as we all disliked the marching in retreat the relief of mind on putting foot to ground this side the river was wonderful." Describes retreating after six...
GLC03603.173
16 January 1863
Writes that he has been using his new knife and passed part of an evening whittling. Gives an update to the news of Sumner's order regarding food purchase at the commissary. An order by General Burnside has dictated that the men may purchase whatever...
GLC03603.183
4 April 1863
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
to Maria Damuth
Discusses the hurt feelings of a friend and Democrat from back home. Mentions that there is not "much drunkenness down here" since "Gen Prentiss is a temperance man." Asks for packages with items like dried fruit, silk handkerchiefs and cayenne...
GLC03523.14.19
15 April 1863
to [John Damuth]
Writes that the soldiers have camped in an old plantation. Describes Louisiana as "the most beautiful place I ever saw such fruit trees all kinds." Plans to send a rose "that grew away down South in Dixie." Of the coming fighting, Damuth writes...
GLC03523.14.22
1 October 1863
The soldiers have been setting up camp in Berwick, tearing down old buildings and establishing their own quarters. It rains all the time and the men are woken in the night with their tents flooded, but they make the best of it. Damuth writes that...
GLC03523.14.36
30 April 1864
Describes being put on emergency picket outside town two days before. Damuth enjoys standing guard and complains only of the lack of blankets during the night. Tells of his fears during the night, wondering "which one of us had got to fall this...
GLC03523.14.55
26 May 1864
Has been helping to write out papers, although it is not his job as an orderly. The men have been assigned garrison duty along the river, and Damuth suspects they will end up near New Orleans. Speculates about visiting home. Mentions a friend who...
GLC03523.14.57
11 November 1862
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Reports that he has gained four pounds since he has been at the hospital, noting that "the night I left Uncle Jimmy's I weighed 120 pounds" and he now weighs 124. Asks for his father's opinion on General George McClellan's removal of the army from...
GLC03523.08.49
23 March 1863
to Sister
Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got...
GLC03523.08.67
5 December 1864
to Brother
Writes to his brother, "you must read this letter yourself. And dont let none of the girls read it to you. You say your are in the first division And if that the case you can read this letter for it is big enough for a blind man to read." Instructs...
GLC03523.08.97
22 November 1785
to George Washington
Writes to Washington on a variety of subjects. Mentions that he had hoped to visit him at Mount Vernon, but now does not think that is possible. Discusses placement of six companies on the Ohio River, by Forts McIntosh and Pitt; declares that they...
GLC02437.03220
16 September 1861
Relays, "That account of the affair at big falls is all a big lie they put in anything to make the papers sell. Their was no musketry shot returned by our Regiment. The Artillery only answered them the next day and then they did not return the fire."...
GLC03523.08.17
29 April 1861
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling...
GLC03523.20.01
circa 25 July 1864
Henry, George P., fl. 1846
to Angeline Henry
Henry writes to his sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Expresses concern about his father's sprained ankle. States that he does expect to get paid soon. Comments that he does very little guard duty. Reports the weather is good...
GLC03523.07.29
18 September 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed...
GLC02437.05163
21 April 1865
to Bell Wharton
Joseph writes to Bell complaining about her lack of letters to him. Reports his health is better after a week of medicine and exercise. Comments there were proceedings scheduled in honor of the late President Lincoln, but rain prevented them...
GLC03523.10.180
4 March 1862
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
to Mother and Brother
Sends news home. Comments on food including having a "porter house steak" for "Carnivale," weather conditions, and his schedule. Discusses supplies and surgeons for Wisconsin Regiments, with autograph letter signed on verso from Alida McParlin.
GLC02649.11
1862/01/11
Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862
to James R. Kelly
She does not like the idea of him boarding with "secesh" women and warms him that Southern women are the sort who would "put a stricknin[e] in something for seasoning." She heard General Joseph J. Reynolds resigned and may be replaced with Rosecrans...
GLC04197.11
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