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to Lydia Bradford

Bradford gives condolence to his daughter, Lydia, for young men who died at sea, and expresses the sentiment that while this may be unfortunate "to us as men, it must be right as relative to Deity." He also mentions visiting a Roman Catholic church...

GLC05508.047

Seventh N. Hampshire Regiment. Stand by the Flag! [Recruiting broadside]

Large and vigorous recruitment broadside printed on thin bright yellow paper with large woodcut of American flag, with streaming ribbon reading "Stand by the Flag." Captain Jesse E. George. Lists bounties and army pay. Printed at the Tri-Weekly...

GLC06848

Red, white and blue, "Union" patriotic folding paper lantern

Lantern made from corrugated wove paper with cardboard top and base, hanging loop and internal metal candle holder. The paper is printed with blue horizontal stripes (on upper) and red-white vertical stripes (on bottom). The word "Union" (hard to...

GLC06864

to Thomas B. Adams

Adams, then a Massachusetts senator, writes to his brother about "the receipts and expenditures, upon the Seamen's fund" and the Louisiana Purchase. Discusses the legislation relating to Louisiana that would "tax them, then make a government for...

GLC06606

National guard in camp at Bethlehem, PA

Several men standing outside a tent with a sign on it that says "Little [illegible]". Handwritten on back: "DeWitt C. Baxter, H. Sternverger, John S. Duns, R.H. Jacobs, E. W. Ferry, John Warner, Camp Scene, Bethlehem, Pa. 1860." The men are wearing...

GLC05137.249

As sergeant, standing full-length portrait

Subject is standing in front of a painted patio scene. He is wearing white gloves, is holding his sword in his left hand and a black hat sits on a table. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "R Jan 30 1929." Ink inscription on verso "My...

GLC05111.02.1243

Counsel Against the People

Four cases re: dangerous working conditions, victims inability to fight back due to ignorance and poverty, preference of big business over the common man; "Douglas assailed Abraham Lincoln... as these four great corporation lawyers have assailed me."...

GLC06944

to Henry Knox

Discusses a Congressional meeting that may determine whether Knox should be granted an allowance for Major General of a separate division. Since they did not have enough representatives from the states, the decision has been postponed and is causing...

GLC02437.02702

to Henry Knox

Has not received a letter from Knox since 7 August 1793. Says "I must once more intreat your exertions to close the Acco[unt]t with Mr. Ogden, who has so very long protracted payment, and now can have no excuse whatever." Asks that Knox's "powerful...

GLC02437.06040

to Owen Horsfall

Wants his family to spend the winter with him after they find land. Feels he has to make up for his past drinking and gambling, and states, "All my best endeavors for the rest of my life shall be put forward to atone for my neglect during the past...

GLC05245.08

to Owen Horsfall

He is sending the Draft for $100 he intended to enclose in his previous letter. He quit the mail service a month ago and is planning to go to Nome by way of Seattle. The winds are strong buildings must be propped up to withstand them. He is no...

GLC05245.36

to: George M. Morris.

Jesse expects to leave soon but he is enjoying himself and knows that will end when he rejoins the army as it is no "pleasure to tote a heavy knapsack in warm weather." He believes all those who will volunteer already have and there will be a draft...

GLC06451.017

to: Susannah L. Morris.

Jesse has a cold but "is able to kick foot ball." It is not true that Charles was shot, Wilmor just received a letter from him and "he said it was good funn he did not get hurt." They have received new French rifles which are "warented to shoot 1...

GLC06451.041

to Mary Kelly

He describes the bridge as a "double high bridge that extends across the Canal, and the North Branch of the Potomac River . . . ." Discusses the change in field commanders that will occur if General Reynold's resignation is accepted. General...

GLC04197.12

to Henry Knox

Describes his sea voyage and food rations to his uncle Henry Knox. Says they eat beef and beans one day and pork and beans the other day. Mentions one of the vessels has the fever but believes they will not get it. Sends his regards to his aunt...

GLC02437.07502

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining the depreciation of pay for his service during the Revolutionary War. Expresses his hope to settle his accounts with the New York Legislature. Writes that although he fares well as a lawyer in New York, he does...

GLC02437.03089

to William Few

Has shown their request to the President regarding going to Georgia to be present at the signing of the treaty with the Creek Indians. The President has approved the plan, and hopes that they will help the Commissioners "obtain the most perfect...

GLC02437.04337

Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed...

GLC09587.191

Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot

Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed...

GLC09587.192

["Swoose" plane]

This newspaper clipping is from an unknown newspaper. The front is a black and white photograph of a plane in flight. Caption reads: "designed for use in snow, this novel ski-wheel gear is on North American 'Texan' (AT-6, SNJ). It was dubbed 'Swoose...

GLC09587.067

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from R. L. Mande to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated August 4, 1974. Mande supports the impeachment of President Nixon and changed their voter registration from Republican to Democrat based on the Nixon administration's actions and...

GLC09613.02.0865

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from C.C. Westmoreland to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 28, 1974. Westmoreland supports the impeachment of President Nixon. Westmoreland comments that they are a registered Republican and mentions partisan politics, and a...

GLC09613.02.0933.01

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One postcard from James Patrick O'Brien to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 22, 1974. O'Brien supports the impeachment of President Nixon. He wants Moorhead to better represent "the common man" and his interests and writes, "Please vote in...

GLC09613.02.0970

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from T.F. Passafiume to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 25, 1974. Passafiume mentions firing of chief special counsel Albert Jenner and writes, "P.S. The Republican Party will not be blamed for Watergate, only the way they treat...

GLC09613.02.0786

Envelope

The envelope has a image of agentleman talking to two ladies with a caption that reads " How Russel Got His News. Russel- Pray tell me all you know about the fight, so I can put my English friends all right. Old Woman- Oh! there was a Rustling Time...

GLC06627.03.016