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[receipt for Abraham Harding]

Written in the town of Sturbridge

GLC02891.030

[monetary agreement]

agreement says a specific amount of money is due to Henry Harding.

GLC02891.031

To all American soldiers leaving the Philippines

Letter to American soliders published in a Philippines newspaper. Written at the Malacanan Palace.

GLC09546.02

[Past, Present, and Future]

Printed memo with facisimile signature from Colonel Cunningham, Headquarters, Fifth Air Force, Office of the A.C. of S., A-2, APO 710.

GLC09546.03

[Arrival of Japanese peace party at IE Shima]

On front of print: "Shadow of C-54 falls upon Son of the (setting) Sun on arrival at IE SHIMA, 20 August 1945, enroute to Manila."

GLC09546.04

Lt. Gen. Kawabe, leads Japanese peace party

Front of print: "Lt. Gen. KAWABE (at right), Vice-Chief of Staff of Imperial General Staff, leads Japanese peace party of 16 officials."

GLC09546.05

to Colonel Stricklan

Asa requests the return of a contraband cook by the name of George Washington who left the 25th Michigan under persuasion of officers from the 5th Ohio. [On the same piece of paper is the return letter.]
1863/10/18 Seargon, NJ, Colonel Commily...

GLC03955.05

Treaty between the United States of America and the Tabeguache, Muache, Capote, Weeminuche, Vampa, Grand River, and Uintah Bands of Ute Indians

concluded March 2, 1868
proclaimed November 6, 1868

GLC04099.78

Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians

concluded July 3, 1868
proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.79

Amendatory Treaty to the Treaty of June 9, 1863 between the United States of America and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded August 13, 1868
proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.80

Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Bands of Shoshonee Indians

concluded July 2, 1863
proclaimed June 7, 1869

GLC04099.81

Treaty between the United States of America and the Western Bands of Shoshonee Indians

concluded October 1, 1863
proclaimed October 21, 1869

GLC04099.82

Treaty between the United States of America and the Klamath and Moadac Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians

concluded October 14, 1864
proclaimed February 17, 1870

GLC04099.83

to George May Powell

In response to his request, he sends GMP a Legislative Directory.

GLC00687.144

to George May Powell

They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.

GLC00687.145

to Mrs. George May Powell

She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.

GLC00687.147

to George May Powell

He reports news of the Boer War and the intentions of the English, with reference to violent events. He seeks international assistance from various courts.

GLC00687.148

to George May Powell

She refers to the recent secession of Norway, and its impact on Russia, as well as a possible alliance between London and Germany. She is concerned about the Swedish government's recognition of Norway. She believes arbitration to be the only...

GLC00687.149

[Arbitration Council flyer]

A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...

GLC00687.150

Mr. Editor, England & the Boers

He writes in response to another letter to the editor about the Boer War. He refers to Livingston and the varying opinions of clergy on slavery, and the actions of British missionaries in South Africa. He encourages careful study of the history of...

GLC00687.151

to U. S. Senate

Because the U.S. has improperly secured vast and valuable territory from Mexico without fair equivalence, this memorial requests that Congress establish a "Commission of Inquiry in Equity."

GLC00687.152

to unknown

card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."

GLC00687.153

[Petition]

The undersigned men express sympathy for Boer independence before the Senators and Representatives of the United States Congress.

GLC00687.154

Memorial

The Farmers Club of the American Institute of New York requests Congress to consider an amendment of forestry laws. Specifically they seek provisions to save national domain forests from needless waste, to create new forests and literature on forests...

GLC00687.155

The Fire-Proof Building Company of New York

The Fire-Proof Company of New York uses French hydraulic lime of Teil, one of the strongest cements known. Methods require the placement of incombustible material between partitions and open spaces. They list several New York locations which have...

GLC00687.156

Certificate of Tests

A certificate of tests reveals results of various burning experiments within Fireproof Buildings, with a list of accredited architects and other witnesses.

GLC00687.157

Price List of Mettlach Tiles

This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.

GLC00687.158

to "Kind Brother"

re: Matt Davis/Jones Greer murder case; incidents of vandalism; family activites.

GLC03135.06.026

to "Dear Brother"

Includes pencil note signed "W.J.P." [William J. Pugh]. re: news of farm and family; child of unknown parentage at Robert Duncan's.

GLC03135.06.027

to F. P. Davis

re: news of crops and livestock.

GLC03135.06.028

to F. P. Davis

re: crops; health of friends and family.

GLC03135.06.029

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor is separated from his regiment which is serving in Alabama. He is in a convalescent camp in Nashville, Tennessee where he has recently been recovering, but is still plagued with cramps. He makes one of his many references to the state of...

GLC03791.001

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor has regrouped with his regiment in Mississippi. He mentions a minor battle at "pitsburg landing" and few small skirmishes, but mostly observes the extent of his travels. He makes mention of several changes in leadership: the resignation...

GLC03791.002

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor discusses the restlessness and anxiety of soldiers under fire but not engaged in any battles. He points out that the soldiers are still performing their duties however, even if they are playing cards. He expresses hope that he won't have...

GLC03791.003

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the Battle of Stones Creek and its aftermath for the regiment. He writes that the enemy killed or wounded eighteen in the regiment and that his colonel was drunk during the fight. Cranor speculates that this drunk Colonel will...

GLC03791.004

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor acknowledges a letter from March 8 that he received. He comments again on the weather and the general review of the troops. He makes a few disparaging comments about boys who would not come unless drafted, but on the subject of such a...

GLC03791.005

to Delia Slocum

re: While camped near Murfreesboro in the months following the Battle of Stones Creek, Cranor describes how the Union soldiers have generally been causing trouble for the Confederates. He writes about Union "devilment" in McMinnville that resulted...

GLC03791.006

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the wet and muddy march from Murfreesboro to Pelham on the way to Chattanooga. He briefly mentions recent losses from small skirmishes but notes general success in getting the rebels of out Tennessee. He writes that Bragg's...

GLC03791.007

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor refers to the Copperhead movement and Vallandigham's unsuccessful run for Ohio's governorship. He mentions that it has been a while since his brigade has seen action and was not involved in the most recent skirmish and has instead been...

GLC03791.008

to Delia Slocum

Written in the aftermath of the Battles for Chattanooga, Cranor reports that he is among the living, but that his company had lost eighteen men from his company leaving only sixteen. He describes three charges that his brigade made and lists the...

GLC03791.009

to Delia Slocum

The regiment had a good time back in Indianapolis. He says that while he felt comfortable returning to the front because "soldieren seams naturel as ever." The men had left Indianapolis at 4 in the afternoon of April 13 and were headed back to the...

GLC03791.010

to Delia Slocum

Cranor reports his return to Chattanooga by train. He came through as a guard and didn't have to march. Despite the comfortable passage he reports that most want to return home but he himself does not with to go: "I would not take a discharge if...

GLC03791.011

to Delia Slocum

re: Briefly discusses the campaign for Atlanta and his company's role in it: the sabotage of Confederate railroads. He again mentions the state of the corn fields. Though he predicts that the end is in sight "but if it lasts ten years I Shall stay...

GLC03791.012

to Delia Slocum

re: [Written on prepared stationery for a beau at war] Cranor reports from the front lines of the battles in Georgia. He tells Delia that one mutual acquaintance is adjusting well to soldier life and that his messmate was shot at the Battle of...

GLC03791.013

to Delia Slocum

While the Battle near Dallas rages Cranor tells Delia that someone from their neighborhood was shot and wounded and the tale of a few men who spent six days in jail. He asks for clarification of a joke she made about him in her last letter. He has...

GLC03791.014

to Delia Slocum

Written from the frontlines of the Atlanta Campaign Cranor reports that he has seen the worst of fighting, even more so than Stones River and Missionary Ridge. He wrote "that day was the first time ever I thought of getting killed in battel when we...

GLC03791.015

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports on the Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 20th during the Atlanta campaign. Though he reports victory: ("if ever men melted away it was the rebbels when our Brigade let inoto on them"). He also observes the jumbled changes of...

GLC03791.016

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the trickery that led to the fall of Atlanta. His regiment again worked primarily on the railroads and reports that casualites for the regiment were light. He describes the general love for General Sherman who masterminded the...

GLC03791.017

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor reports that his division has been stationed behind the front lines back in Chattanooga, relieving some men who are to be set to the front lines. He supports Abe Lincoln and the prospect of a draft. He mentions some acquaintances who...

GLC03791.018

to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes his march to Pulaski from Nashville, which was overall, pretty lousy. He asks about his fellow soldier just home on furlough. He finishes by describing the social party life in camp.

GLC03791.019