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8 June 1861
Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866
to father
talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."
GLC02618.006
4 December 1861
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 109, whole no. 1406 (December 4, 1861)]
Examination of Com. Stringham and the Minnesota and Hatteras war prisoners. Correspondence from Austin and New Orleans. Capture of Mason and Slidell. Martial law at Chattanooga.
GLC05959.51.006
4 March 1784
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Henry Knox
Discusses his family, stating "My feelings are more flattered by domestic duties than public bustle." Comments on credit being given to George Washington (and himself) for service during the Revolutionary War, noting "there are others no less...
GLC02437.02971
5 November 1861
Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
Proclamation to all peacably disposed citizens of the State of Missouri...
This is a proclamation stating that any citizen arrested for their political opinions on the Civil War within the State of Missouri are to be released as per an agreement between Major General Price, and Major General Freemont. It also states that...
GLC06821.01
11 May 1789
Swan, James, 1754-1830
to Joseph Howell
Written from the "War Office." Writes that a Lieutenant Colonel Monbarrot of Colonel Fennuiel's regiment claims a right to be in the Society of the Cincinnati. Declares that the Secretary of War (Henry Knox) would like Howell, Paymaster General, to...
GLC02437.04199
4 October 1918
The York Dispatch (York, Pa.)
The York Dispatch [Vol. 86, No. 110, October 4, 1918]
One issue of The York Dispatch dated October 4, 1918. Articles within this issue pertain to World War I, community updates, influenza death tolls, advertisements and other news.
GLC09891.01
4 May 1861
Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861
to Galloway Cheston
Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the Union meetings were held last night and based on the results, he is sure any measures taken toward secession would fail. States that the authorities have...
GLC03228.10
19 July 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Burnet
Relates that Catharine Greene, widow of Nathanael Greene, has a petition before Congress requesting an indemnification against debts incurred by Greene during the Revolutionary War. During the war, Nathanael Greene had made a contract with merchant...
GLC02437.04657
1862
Gibson and Staff
Burnside Bridge at Antietam
Image of a bridge over a stream with barrels floating in it. Inscription on verso: "Photographic Incidents of the War. No. 584. Burnside Bridge, Antietam, Looking up stream."
GLC05111.01.0853
22 July 1845
Caffrey, R.E., fl. 1845
[to Joseph Humphreys]
Caffrey is ill. He discusses friends who have joined the Mexican War and voices his displeasure with the conflict. He hopes to travel to Spain someday.
GLC04501.046
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