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1864
Unknown
[Pin with two American flags]
Stick pin with black knob at top. Attached to pin are two small cloth American flags and two ribbon tassels. Meant for the 1864 presidential election.
GLC05125.02
10 July 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[John A. Gurley intends to establish a civil government for Arizona]
Signed by Lincoln on 11 July 1863. Brigadier General Edward Canby informs Major General Schofield that John A. Gurley, the Governor of Arizona, will be passing through the Missouri Territory. Requests that Schofield, stationed in Missouri, provide...
GLC07158
circa 1798
Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849)
Notes for speeches, mostly in opposition to "the war" [quasi-war with France?]
Mostly in opposition to "the war" (possibly the quasi-war with France). In addition to discussing his objections to war with Great Britain, Gallatin's other speeches mention the "Jealousy" arising between North and South, and the need for a balance...
GLC03160
1863
Howard, Frank Key (1826-1872)
Fourteen months in American Bastiles.
Published by Kelly, Hedian & Piet, Baltimore. Howard writes of his experience in prison. In the preface, Howard criticizes President Abraham Lincoln's policies during the Civil War, "The unlawful and oppressive acts of Mr. Lincoln ... " Francis...
GLC00267.356
9 December 1815
Madison, James (1751-1836)
Gazette and American---Extra.
This document is a newspaper extra dated Saturday morning, 9 December 1815. It includes a transcript of the Presidential State of the Union Address by James Madison. The speech was originally given in Washington, D.C. on 5 December 1815. Docketed on...
GLC05784
1880
U.S. Senate
Letter from the Secretary of War
Title continues, "transmitting, in compliance with the law, certain information relative to the negotiation with the legal representatives of the late Confederate Generals Bragg and Polk for the purchase of certain papers relating to the late war."...
GLC00267.231
1861-1877
The State, War and Navy Department
One engraving entitled "The State, War and Navy Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War and Navy Department building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0218
1-2 October 1792
[Salaries for the Department of War]
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of July, August and September. Dated 1 October at the War Office. Verso dated 2 October and lists the names of the members and their signatures, indicating that they have...
GLC02437.05635
[ 17 December 1781 ]
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Magistrates of Philadelphia re: his respect for civil authority & liberty
Washington writes that he feels pleased by their praise and notes how he has endeavored to avoid violating liberty and civil authority. Written six months before being approached by Lewis Nicola with a plan to make Washington the king of the United...
GLC03344
4 June 1828
Buisky, S. (fl. 1828-)
[Receipt of David Murphy for the cost of a civil suit]
GLC01450.600.041
3 November 1864
Seddon, James A. (fl. 1863-)
Report of the Secretary of War
GLC06745.287
1892/12/28
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to James J. Meyers re: detailing Lodge's support for Civil Service reform
With TR's autograph pen corrections on both pages. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.
GLC06622.02
1862/02/07
Cameron, Simon (1799-1889)
As secretary of war, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Given Feb 7 1862" "Sec. of War Simon Cameron." Ink inscription on verso "Given Feb 7 1862."
GLC05111.02.0994
6 January 1791
War Office 1790 Salaries October, November, December
List of salaries requested and received for employees of the War Department. Includes John Stagg Junior, R. J. VandenBrock, Constant Freeman, Benjamin Bankson, Cesar Lloyd Cummings (who signs with his mark).. The men signed for receipt on page two.
GLC02437.04814
1832
Marshall, John (1755-1835)
The Life of George Washington, Commander in Chief of the American forces, during the war which established the independence of his country . . .
Title continues, ". . .and first president of the United States, complied under the inspection of the Honourable Bushrod Washington, from original papers bequeathed to him by his deceased relative." Inscribed by Marshall to Major Henry Lee, "For...
GLC01066
June 1951
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950
One pamphlet entitled, "Civil Rights at Mid-Century, NAACP Annual Report, Forty-second Year, 1950," dated 1951. Highlights the 1950 Supreme Court ruling on "separate but equal," which made impacts on cases on segregation in education, discrimination...
GLC09640.129
June 1940
National Resources Planning Board
The Structure of the American Economy
One report entitled, "The Structure of the American Economy," dated June 1940 printed by the National Resources Planning Board. Item was prepared based off a symposium of five speakers. Articles by the contributors relate to employment and economic...
GLC09640.191
27 May 1864
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
Resolutions declaring the supremacy of the civil over the military law.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.101
1869/05/06
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
Executive Order removing civil servant in accordance with Tenure of Office Act
Executive order advising that a civil servant has been suspended from his position in accordance with the Tenure of Office Act. Cancelled, with name scraped-off.
GLC06597
circa 1790
United States. Dept. of the Treasury
[Financial statement to the secretary of war]
Lists transactions between the United States government and Henry Knox during his tenure as the Secretary of War. Items include salaries for Knox, William Knox, John Stagg, Caleb Swan, and the messenger for the months of October through December...
GLC02437.04457
19 December 1866
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
to the Adjutant General, U.S.A. War Department
Rejects his appointment as Brevet Brigadier General dated 27 November. In part: "This is the Second Brevet of that grade, tendered to me for different services: one, with the army in the field - which I now hold - as Brigadier General by Brevet for...
GLC02649.35
1851
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
The true office of civil government. A speech in the city of Troy.
Printed by S. W. Benedict. Smith declares, "The legitimate action of Civil Government is very simple. Its legitimate range is very narrow. Government owes nothing to its subjects but protection... from crimes... committed against their persons and...
GLC04717.03
circa 1790-1794
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Abstracts of letters regarding the Indian War]
List of abstracts from letters relating to the Indian Wars, ranging from 29 May to 18 September, though the year is unknown. Circa date based on the content of the letter.
GLC02437.08240
16 December 1801
to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn]
Letter is not signed but appears to be in Knox's handwriting. Appears to be a letter of recognition for Pierre Charles L'Enfant. Writes to the Secretary of War [Henry Dearborn] verifying L'Enfant's services to Knox as an engineer from 1793 to 1794...
GLC02437.07696
30 September 1791
Stagg, John, Jr. (1758-1803)
[List of salaries for the War Department]
A total of 7 salaries for a total of $1,437. This was the pay for the quarter consisting of July, August, and September. Page two has the signatures of the department, noting they were paid on 3 October 1791. Only Knox's signature is absent....
GLC02437.05177
19 November 1847
Santa Anna, Antonio López de (1794?-1876)
Report to Minister of War [In Spanish].
Justification for actions in loss of Mexico City. Reminds officials of his suggestions for defensive measures. With later fountain pen ink notes.
GLC06293.02
circa 1845
American Republican Party of Kingston
American Republican Town Nominations. "Beware of Foreign Influence"
Nativist Election broadside, with large eagle, by the American Republican Party of Kingston attacking Roman Catholic immigrants. "Beware of Foreign Influence" is attributed to Washington's Farewell Address. Prints the address of John Young as...
GLC07450
1763 ca.
Anonymous note re: division of American bill
"The American bill if Divided into different bills will most certainly meet with less opposition..."
GLC07654.01
1948
The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, Annual Report for 1948
One pamphlet entitled, "The Fortieth Year in the Crusade for Civil Rights, NAACP Annual Report for 1948." Topics covered are government branches, housing, education, suffrage, transportation, legal criminal cases, issues, political action, public...
GLC09640.124.01
GLC09640.124.02
4 March 1785
United States. Continental Congress.
[Congressional resolution establishing the salary for the Secretary at War with Henry Knox's appointment as Secretary at War]
Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Contains two separate sections. In the first, dated 4 March 1785, Congress resolves that the salary for the Secretary at War will be 2,450 dollars per year. The second part, signed by Thomson 8...
GLC02437.03103
circa 4 November 1918
Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933)
[Speech concerning the end of World War I]
Delivered while Coolidge was a Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, the speech is written in pencil and signed at the top of the first page. Notes indicate that the speech was delivered on November 4 at Faneuil Hall, just before the election and...
GLC05314
1775-1780
Revolutionary War documents from Newburyport [Decimalized .01-.12]
Revolutionary War documents from the town of Newburyport, Massachusetts.
GLC01450.460
June 1974
National Association of Housing Officials
Housing for the United States After the War
One pamphlet entitled "Housing for the United States After the War " dated 1974. Item highlights the yearly accomplishments of the NAACP which includes legislation to raise the minimum wage, conferences, housing, employment biases lawsuits, education...
GLC09640.186
1799/07/07
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to James McHenry re: War Department's fiscal needs
Written as President to his Secretary of War. Numbered at top 173.
GLC02793.008
30 September 1793-2 October 1793
Audebert, Philip (fl. 1788-1796)
[Salary payments for employees of the War Department]
Provides a breakdown of the War Department's salaries for the third quarter of 1793. Includes the salaries for Henry Knox, John Stagg, Philip Audebert, Nathan Jones, James Laugier, Jacob Hoffman, William Burton, and Frederick Sprig. The total amount...
GLC02437.05936
4 February 1795
Lewis, Samuel (fl. 1795)
[Salaries for members of the Department of War]
Lists the amount paid for the salaries of the members of the war department by quarter. Noted as written at the War Office.
GLC02437.06348
1857-1858 ca.
Speech fragment on slavery and American government
Probably part of a speech, beginning in the middle of a word. Lincoln emphasizes how America's affirmation of natural rights has made the nation into a wiser, stronger, happier and more progressive country.
GLC03251
31 December 1792
[List of salaries for the Department of War]
Lists the salaries of the members of the War Department for the months of October, November and December. Names include John Stagg Junior, R. J vanden Brock, Constant Freeman, Benjamin Bankson, Philip Audibert [Audebert], Nathan Jones, James B. Smith...
GLC02437.05769
12 June 1776 - 21 June 1776
U.S. Continental Congress.
Resolution appointing Congressional "Board of War and Ordinance"
Signed by Charles Thomson as secretary. Includes attached circular letter addressed to Artemas Ward re: founding of War Office and instructions for monthly reporting; signed by John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Harrison, James Wilson, and Edward...
GLC03295
18 May 1781
Carleton, Joseph (1754-1812)
[Extract from minutes of a meeting of the Board of War]
Carleton, Secretary of the Board of War, attests that as soon as the Board of War receives an accurate return of field commissaries of military stores, Richard Frothingham will be appointed principal field commissary of military stores and will have...
GLC02437.00952
1776/08/02
Livingston, Peter Robert
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparations for war
Peter Robert writes that preparations for war are being made with great "alacrity" in the City, and many individuals are employed in the task of sinking vessels and keeping ships away from New York. He complains that he is troubled by his family...
GLC03107.03352
8 March 1843
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
[Appointment of James Madison Porter, Secretary of War]
Appoints James Madison Porter Secretary of War with the following certificate: "Know Ye: That reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Integrity and Abilities of James Madison Porter, of Pennsylvania, I do appoint him Secretary for...
GLC02774
1-6 July 1790
Cummings, Cesar Lloyd (fl. 1790-1791)
Salaries of the Secretary of War and his gentlemen
Lists the salaries for the Secretary of War and his staff for the months of April, May and June. Second page includes signatures noting the receipt of the money. Noted as written at the War Office. Co-signed by Constant Freeman, William Knox...
GLC02437.04642
1861 ca.
Sitting view of Lincoln's first Secretary of War
Graphite inscription on verso "Cameron." Photographers imprint on verso "Published by E.Anthony 501 Broadway, N.Y. from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery. Manufacturer of Photographic Almbums. Snyder, Black & Sturn, N.Y."
GLC05111.02.0074
26 December 1866
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to James W. Wall re: Johnson's failed veto of the Civil Rights Act
Attacking Radical Republicans, whom he sees as self-destructive. Also discusses strengthening the Democrats in New Jersey
GLC00576
January 1791- June 1791
Carey, Mathew (1760-1839)
The American Museum or Universal Magazine. [Vol. 9 (1791)]
Contains six monthly issues, January to June 1791. Bound in contemporary leather. Published by Carey, Stewart & Co. Contains a lot of information on American history at the beginning of the U.S. Government, Indian "depradations (sic)," Washington...
GLC03461
23 December 1793
Henley, David (1749-1823)
[Voucher for Henley's pay as a clerk in War Department]
Asks James Henry Langier, a clerk in the War Department, to give his pay to Burgess Allison. He is asking for pay for his services as clerk in the War Department from 1-5 July. The total is $7. It is signed at the bottom by Allison stating he...
GLC02437.06004
circa 1808
5000 American Seamen detained on board British vessels!
Alerts citizens to British impressment, American prisoners in France, "Algerine Piracy and Barbarity," and the relocation of American families to Canada, and blames it all on the Embargo Act of 1807. Urges "a hearty vote for the ANTI-EMBARGO and...
GLC07703
13 May 1782
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: Parliament acknowledges American independence
Defective. Signature missing with some loss of text. News of the acknowledgement of American independence by Parliament, discussion of possible treaty. Letter torn at bottom, end of text lacking. Signature torn irregularly with loss of text...
GLC00099.087
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