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Day of Reckoning Near for Jap Conquerors of Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "Day of Reckoning Near for Jap Conquerors of Philippines" dated, August 28, 1944.

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Japs' Last Island Barrier Before the Philippines Crumble

One newsmap entitled, "Japs' Last Island Barrier Before the Philippines Crumble" dated, October 16, 1944.

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Naval Victory Clears Sea Lanes to Japs' Last Island Forts

One newsmap entitled, "Naval Victory Clears Sea Lanes to Japs' Last Island Forts" dated, October 30, 1944.

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Finish of Hungary, Hitler's Last Major Satellite, in Sight

One newsmap entitled, "Finish of Hungary, Hitler's Last Major Satellite, in Sight" dated, November 13, 1944.

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Allies Make Mighty Bid for Victory on the Western Front

One newsmap entitled, "Allies Make Mighty Bid for Victory on the Western Front" dated, November 20, 1944.

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Where Great Counterdrive May Turn Into Nazi Disaster

One newsmap entitled, "Where Great Counterdrive May Turn Into Nazi Disaster" dated, January 8, 1945.

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Russia Makes Her Greatest Bid for Decision Over Nazis

One newsmap entitled, "Russia Makes Her Greatest Bid for Decision Over Nazis" dated, January 12, 1945.

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Manila, Strategic and Political Prize, Near Yanks' Grasp

One newsmap entitled, "Manila, Strategic and Political Prize, Near Yanks' Grasp" dated, January 29, 1945.

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Two-Way Invasion Puts Germany in Tactical Dilemma

One newsmap entitled, "Two-Way Invasion Puts Germany in Tactical Dilemma" dated, February 12, 1945.

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Japan's Last Citadels Feel Weight of American Power

One newsmap entitled, "Japan's Last Citadels Feel Weight of American Power" dated, February 19, 1945.

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Three Island Chains Poit the Way to Japan's Homeland

One newsmap entitled, "Three Island Chains Poit the Way to Japan's Homeland" dated, February 26, 1945.

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Will Nazis Make Last Stand in Mountain Refuge to South?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Nazis Make Last Stand in Mountain Refuge to South?" dated, March 5, 1945.

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German Defenses Collapsing Under Triphammer Blows

One newsmap entitled, "German Defenses Collapsing Under Triphammer Blows" dated, April 2, 1945.

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Allied Battle for Berlin Develops on Elbe River Line

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Battle for Berlin Develops on Elbe River Line" dated, April 9, 1945.

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Japan's Millions to Feel Full Weight of U.S. Air Power

One newsmap entitled, "Japan's Millions to Feel Full Weight of U.S. Air Power" dated, May 14, 1945.

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Southern Asia and Indies Are Slipping From Jap's Grasp

One newsmap entitled, "Southern Asia and Indies Are Slipping From Jap's Grasp" dated, June 4, 1945.

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Will American Forces Land Next on the Coast of China?

One newsmap entitled, "Will American Forces Land Next on the Coast of China?" dated, June 11, 1945.

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Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?

One newsmap entitled, "Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?" dated, June 18, 1945.

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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.

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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.

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Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources

One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, July 30, 1945.

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Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources

One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, August 6, 1945.

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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...

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to Mary Mitchell

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...

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to: Mary [Armstrong].

Reports on rumor that Sherman has been defeated, hopes it isn't true, talks about great number of dead and burial procedures, remarks on slavery as the sin of the South.

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to William Stedman

William Ellery writes that he received his last letter and had hoped Stedman would provide some political news but since Stedman is apathetic about politics, Ellery must read the newspapers. He asks who originated the suspension on Habeas Corpus and...

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Daily Richmond whig [no volume and number (October 27, 1864)]

Contains an image of the Virginia state seal. Not a complete copy, missing pages 1 and 2. Copy of General Jubal Early's address to his troops and an editoral lauding its contents. From Northern newspapers, reports on Ulysses Grant's campaign against...

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to John Cripps

Scolds his Secretary for not writing by the last mail. Expresses disappointment over the Committee on Foreign Affairs' slowness in passing the treaty due to the "absorbing" Nebraska debate. Feels that the President's amendments will return an...

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to Louise Walbridge

Writes that he is still selling his stock. "[W]ent within ten miles of the Savannah river. I found the country almost a desert, and all the people as poor as rats. Some who formerly had splendid dwellings surrounded by every luxury, are now living...

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[General Orders].

Captain Joseph Brooks was tried at a general court martial for not paying his debts, falsifying his word, and for claiming a Virginian named Robert Cunningham was of good repute. The court, presided over by David Strong, acquitted Brooks of the...

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Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 29 (April 20, 1864)]

An untitled letter to the editor discusses the kingdom of God. An editorial titled "Never Cease to Act" encourages patriots to act. Additional articles examine the state of the poor ("The Poor"), faith ("The Exemplar of Faith"), and prayer ("Prayer")...

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Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 332 (October 19, 1863)]

Grant Reviews Troops at Vickburg, Capture of Guerrillas in Arkansas, Hindman Wounded at Chickamauga, Fight at LaGrange, Tennessee, Attack on Washington Probable.
A lengthy letter from Judge George Robertson of Kentucky fills the front page discussing...

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Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 330 (October 17, 1863)]

News from Virginia, Battle at Bristow Station, General Cook Killed, Lee Holds the Old Bull Run Ground, Wheeler's Command Scattered, News From Virginia & New Orleans.
An additional list of the dead, wounded, or missing in battle from Chickamauga is...

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Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 94 (October 26, 1861)]

Another Brilliant Victory of the Confederates at Leesburg.
The Confiscation Bill is reprinted here. Ads request clothing donations for soldiers. A letter to the editor requests appropriate legislation to protect crops. A letter from a congressional...

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to Stockton Bates

They held "un grand revue du Corps" for a party of visiting English officers, to which he is opposed. Heard about the Gettysburg dedication. Meade has reduced the 8-day ration to 5 because men cannot carry that much. Asks for a copy of the...

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Weekly Catawba journal. [Vol. 3, no. 126 (January 7, 1862)]

News items include Battle at Picken's Re-Opened, General Pillow Resigns at Columbus, The Attempt to Block Charleston Harbor, The Battle at Fort Pickens, Colonel McIntosh's Recent Battle, General McClellan Sick With Typhoid Fever, Federal Vessels...

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The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 137, 3792 (February 3, 1864)]

Sketches of Quantrell's men: William C. Quantrell. News from the front, Galveston. Editorial on blockade restrictions. Paritzan chiefs in the Virginia Valley. Flagship Hartfort with Adm. Farragut on board has sailed for Mobile, News from Mexico...

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to mother

Writes from Camp Russell, near Winchester, Virginia. Explains that the camp's namesake, General David A. Russell, was killed in action during General Philip S. Sheridan's campaign in the valley. References Sheridan's orders for the 2nd Vermont to...

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to Joseph M. Maitland

Expresses deep sorrow that one year ago "Your Dear Father lay suffering 'nigh onto death." Complains that due to all the parties and suppers this season she is often left home alone, but adds that "Grier says he is going to do better and stay at home...

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[carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family]

Carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family containing eleven photographs (#i-xi) and one engraving (#xii).

i. "Death bed of Lincoln." Photo of engraving showing Andrew Johnson, Charles Sumner, and other political figures gathered...

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to Eleanor Hammond

Hopes she is having a merry Christmas. Got some sausage, apples, and soft bread for breakfast. Most of the company left for picket duty, but he stayed behind with Joseph and ten others. It has been very wet and cold for the past three or four days...

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to Eleanor Hammond

Wishes her a happy new year. Everyone is healthy except Joseph, who has a cold but is recovering. Glad to hear she is all well. Heard about the note from Armstrong; thought Betsey was going to let her have some money. Advises her that if Betsey will...

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to Eleanor Hammond

Is very healthy; hopes the same is true at home. Fayette and Joseph are healthy. John is still at the hospital, but they have heard from him. He does not have consumption (tuberculosis). "Joseph thought his breach was going to clear him from duty,...

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to Eleanor Hammond

He, Joseph, and Fayette are all healthy. Leg is basically fully healed. Hopes this letter will find her in a similarly good condition and "enjoying the blessings of heaven." Has built a very good shanty to stay in. Washburn returned Monday. Will be...

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to Eleanor Hammond

All are "enjoying good healthy and laying in camp." Not much to do. Wishes he could see her and the rest of his family. Thirty miles from Petersburg. Draftees and substitutes get sent to the front line immediately. Has been "some time" since he heard...

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to Mary Moore Kelly

Many men are sick due to the poor climate, and he has sent many of the ill to northern hospitals. Local women have come into camp to ask for food. A Black man tells him about the marriage of their brother Robert, who had been there in Vicksburg two...

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to his mother and brother

Describes the smoothness of the New Jersey Railroad ride as a byproduct of the flat and uninteresting country. He is on his way to visit his brother, Charles, and suggests that his mother and sister follow suit. He describes attending a Union...

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to his family

Writes jokingly that his family constantly suffers from illnesses while he is "growing fat and hearty." Mentions that General Hunt is to be relieved. Notes that his time is spent straightening out the account books and drilling the new recruits. The...

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to his family

Writes that the regiment is getting ready to march. Supplies have been consolidated and rations for five days have been prepared. He passes on rumors of different destinations. Writes of sending his possessions to be stored and sending money to be...

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 9:30 PM at home. Sylvia talks about being responsible for the entertainment for the Victory Party. She has "singing waiters and men's ballet," which rehearsed today. She also has arranged for a play that is to be done in pantomime. She is...

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