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1861-1865
[Eleazer L. Sarsons]
Civil War era tintype of Sarsons from waist up, in a formal uniform with two rows of vertical buttons. He is hatless. GLC03953.18-.20 show Sarsons in different ranks, from private to captain.
GLC03953.18
1861 ca.
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
Carte de visite portrait by Mathew Brady, published by Hoyt
Gray mount. Half length bust portrait with Hamlin facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Publishers length-wise imprint on verso: "The Brady National Portrait Gallery. Hoyt." [Elaborate imprint -- probably post war.]
GLC05604.06
14 June 1864
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,133 (June 14, 1864)]
War news. With supplement. Butler, the enemy shell our signal station. Grant, the army of the Potomac progessing successfully. Sherman, additional details of the operations of the armies of the Southwest.
GLC08427.16
2 February 1863
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 138 (February 2, 1863)]
Battle of the Teche. Execution of Mexican bandit. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Naval fight off of Sabine. Editorial on recent reverses in the war.
GLC05959.51.056
November 30, 1863
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to J. J. Speed
General Grant praises Speed, President of a Louisville, Kentucky Fair organized to benefit widows and orphans of deceased Civil War soldiers. Expresses gratitude, through Speed, to the ladies of Louisville for "the patriotic steps taken by them to...
GLC00639.08
10 May 1861
Stewart, J.J., fl. 1861
Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 19 (May 10, 1861)]
Proclamation by Governor Letcher of Virginia, Proclamation by John W. Ellist of North Carolina. This issue contains two war poems on the front page, with a short message about the spirit of liberty. An editorial pins God with certain sides of war...
GLC05959.29.01
22 July 1862
Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners.
Details a proposed exchange of prisoners of war between the Union and Confederate Armies at Haxall's Landing, on the James River, Virginia. Printed under authority of Major Generals Daniel H. Hill, C.S.A. and John A. Dix, U.S.A.
GLC05987.36
8 September 1866
Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875
[Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]
Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.
GLC03079.05
November 14, 1969
Various
[Collection of buttons belonging to Vicki Wulwick][Decimalized .01-.18]
Collection of pins and buttons dated approximately 1970s. Pertain to various protests attended by Vicki Wulwick while attending Columbia University. Related to anti-war sentiments, environmental causes, and international human rights.
GLC09894
28 September 1798
Heron, William, fl. 1798
William Heron document
Heron was a Revolutionary War double agent involved with Arnold and Andre. Enclosing "An Act to provide for the valuation for lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves. . ."
GLC08389.03
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