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to his parents and sisters

Describes his regiment's participation in the Battle of Roanoke Island. Written in pencil on patriotic stationery.

GLC02160.02

to his sister

GLC02160.03

to his sister Sallie

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to his sister

Written on patriotic stationery.

GLC02160.05

to his sister

Discusses skirmishes with the rebels in North Carolina.

GLC02160.06

to Badie

re: He is concerned about Samuel's health and hopes to arrange a course of lessons for him at the University of Pennsylvania. He hopes to acquire some rooms near Washington Square for headquarters. He leaves household instructions, and he comments on...

GLC00687.105

Treaty Between the United States and the Yancton Tribe of Sioux or Dacotah Indians

GLC04099.28

Treaty Between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota Bands of Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians

GLC04099.29

Treaty Between the United States and the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians

GLC04099.30

Treaty Between the United States and the Dwamish, Suqamish, and Other Allied Subordinate Tribes of Indians in Washington Territory

written on January 22, 1855

GLC04099.31

to George May Powell

re: He asks GMP to arrange a diagram of lantern slides of Mount Sinai, and would like to visit New York City.

GLC00687.088

Oriental Reception

Card advertising an address by George May Powell at the Berkeley St. Congregational Church.

GLC00687.089

[Adams, Blackmer & Lyon Pub. Co. printed advertisement for radial chart of Palestine, with a letter of introduction[

re: They endorse Rev. S. W. Powell's chart referring to the books of Kings and Chronicles in the International Lessons of the Bible. The circular includes testimonies affirming the value of these charts from professors of church history and biblical...

GLC00687.090

[Subscription for radial key map of Palestine]

Subscription for radial key map of Palestine, with names and addresses of subscribers.

GLC00687.091

Powell's Light and Shade Relief Map of Palestine

GLC00687.092

Radial Key Map of Palestine in the Time of Our Saviour

GLC00687.093

to Professor James Strong

re: She seeks a traveling companion on the Professor's trip as advertised.

GLC00687.094

to George May Powell

re: Because the marina gate is closed at sunset, he'll pay a visit in the morning. The letter is written on a business card.

GLC00687.095

[Handwritten copy of a manuscript "more than one hundred years old"]

This document describes Jesus Christ. On verso is written "Roman Record of Jesus."

GLC00687.096

to George May Powell

re: He fears the Commission will disband due to a lack of work in the East. He talks of his own future plans. Letter is written on American Christian Commission letterhead.

GLC00687.097

to George May Powell

re: He is at the Congregational Church there, and is very busy with Sunday Schools, Sunday School papers, and singing. He doesn't think GMP should go into real estate. He plans to visit New Haven and continue school in Chicago.

GLC00687.098

to George May Powell

re: He introduces his friend Mr. Hall of the Baptist Church and hopes to cooperate with the anniversary.

GLC00687.099

to George May Powell

re: He expresses concern about the circulation of the Guide to Holiness, which requires 25,000 new subscribers. Many rewards will come to those who work diligently for God, and he encourages GMP to get busy canvassing subscribers.

GLC00687.100

to unknown

re: He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.

GLC00687.101

to Powell Association

re: He requests a circular describing a system of raising church funds mentioned in Pittsburgh's Methodist Recorder.

GLC00687.102

Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club

re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...

GLC00687.103

Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"

re: This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.

GLC00687.104

to George May Powell

re: He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send GMP's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.

GLC00687.106

to George May Powell

re: He was sorry not to have seen GMP due to ill health. He thanks him for his kind Christian counsel.

GLC00687.107

to Sam D. Risley

He compares Florida to Egypt, and then turns to a discussion of Africa. This letter is handwritten on the back of printed letters, 1886/2/16, Philadelphia, B.C. Tillinghast, Asaph Terry, C.R. Blackall, and Francis J. Rue to George May Powell, re...

GLC00687.108

to George May Powell

He invites him to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground Association letterhead. Written...

GLC00687.109

to unknown recipient

The author writes about hearing gunshots and cannon fire in the distance from the early morning until around noon. At around noon the author concluded that the Battle was over and that one side or the other was "rejoicing at the Victory."

GLC02669.023

to unknown recipient

Jacob Bailey tells a number of soldiers to meet at the usual place of a parade. This document appears to be a copy written by a clerk.

GLC02669.024

[Leave of absence for Jacob Bailey]

A document granting Jacob Bailey leave of absence until further orders.

GLC02669.025

[Meeting notes]

A document describing a meeting in New Gloucester, Massachusetts of one sergeant and fourteen privates from Captain Foxcraft's company. Appears to be a copy written by a clerk. On the back of the document there are three mathmatical equations that...

GLC02669.026

[Attesting to service of James Webster Bailey, describing his injury and medical care]

Robert Snell attests to the military service of James Webster Bailey, who marched from Maine and stayed in the encampment in Burlington, Vermont. Snell goes on to testify that during his service, Bailey suffered from lameness, which was attributed to...

GLC02669.027

The Distance From Burlington to New Gloucester

A list of distances between towns from Burlington, Vermont to New Gloucester, Massachusetts.

GLC02669.028

[Pass for baggage carrier]

A note permitting passage of a luggage barrier signed by Captain William.

GLC02669.029

[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by four men]

This document is a signed pledge by four men to voluntarily serve in the military for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months.

GLC02669.030

[Enlistment for two years' military service, signed by seven men]

This document is a signed pledge by seven men to voluntarily serve in the military corps for two years. During this two year period, each man pledges to serve "actual duty" for at least twelve months. There is a section in the lower right quadrant...

GLC02669.031

[Militia list of detached soldiers, with Jacob Bailey as Sergeant]

A list of soldiers in the militia who were detached in August of 1807 under Sergeant Jacob Bailey.

GLC02669.032

[Morning attendance report]

A morning report of a company of volunteers in the service of the United States when on their march from Portland to Burlington on March 31, 1813.

GLC02669.033

[A List of Deceased soldiers in Captain Robert Snell's Company]

A list of deceased soldiers in Captain Snell's Company, which includes the name of the deceased, date of enlistment, duration of enlistment, and date of death.

GLC02669.034

Monthly Return of a Company of Volunteers Commanded by Capt Robert Snell

A monthly return list from April of 1813, which detailed by rank how many soldiers were present, sick, and absent.

GLC02669.035

[A list of officers detained, discharged officers, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers]

A list of officers detained in the service to the United States, officers discharged, and letters to be carried home for the soldiers.

GLC02669.036

[Memorandum of the soldiers pay]

A list of soldiers names and written next to some of the names is a number, which is believed to be associated with their payment.

GLC02669.037

[List of 18 names]

A list of 18 names. There are a number of vertical lines drawn on the page along with a large ink stain.

GLC02669.039

[Work record for John Webster and Caleb Haskill]

A record of the days worked by John Webster and Caleb Haskill.

GLC02669.048

[Receipt for thread, paper, ink, powder, a hat, and quills]

A reciept for the purchase of thread, paper, ink powder, quills, and a hat.

GLC02669.049

[Receipt to Jacob Bailey for rum, pepper, and tabacco]

A reciept written to Jacob Bailey from N. Montgomery for the purchase of rum, pepper, and tabacco.

GLC02669.050