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30 December 1861
Unknown
[Package receipt for Caleb Mortimer]
Adams Express Company's Army & Soldiers' Package Express receipt. Package sent to Lieutenant Mortimer, Folletts Battery, Halls Hill, Virginia.
GLC01898.23
4 May 1865
Steele, Frederick (1819-1868)
General Orders no. 3
Signed official at bottom by Lieutenant Joseph Lyman, A.D.C. Orders that Federal troops are not to pillage homes and plantations since the hostilities of the Civil War have ended. Advises newly freed blacks to stay on their plantations with their...
GLC01908
circa 1865
Radical Union Ticket.
For William G. Brownlow for Governor of Tennessee. Lists John Eaton Jr. for Superintendent of Public Instruction, R.R. Butler for Congress and for State Senate, PPC Nelson. Also has blank space for Representative, and Floater.
GLC01919.02
1927
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Gold liberty coin
Coin ca. 32 mm diameter. Collateral to FDR gold order
GLC01983.03
1801 ca.
[Jefferson Indian Peace medal]
Based on Houdon's bust of Jefferson. Copies of this medal were given by Lewis and Clark to Indians they met on their expedition. See Alfred L. Bush, Life Portraits of Thomas Jefferson, p. 13; Noble E. Cunningham, Jr., The Image of Thomas Jefferson in...
GLC01984.03
3318
Clark & Co.
Liberty $5 coin: Pike's Peak gold. Denver. Five D. [by Clark & Co.]
Gold coin, collateral to Lincoln letter ending private coinage, GLC 1989. This coin comes from the last series minted privately at Denver by [Gruber] Clark & Co.
GLC01989.02
circa 1832-1844
[Hard Times tokens].
Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.
GLC01994.03
1792-1793 ca.
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
Collateral to US Mint: Rittenhouse medal, one-cent & half-cent coins with prints
Collateral items: print of Jefferson; a photo, "Ye Old Mint;" a print titled "The Coin Room;" a commemorative medal with the words "David Rittenhouse 1st Director U.S. Mint;" a one cent coin with a flowing hair liberty on the front and chain link on...
GLC01997.02
1792 circa
Untitled
1 metal, 1 cent coin, 1/2 cent coin. 1 cent coin is known as a flowing hair, wreath penny from 1793, the second US coin minted.
GLC01999.02
1829
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
President's message
An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the...
GLC02009
1862
Lieutenant Holmes (fl. 1862)
Attention! Company! [Recruiting broadside for New York 156th Infantry]
Announcment made by Lieutenant Holmes, the recruiting officer of the regiment. His first name could not be discovered. Printed by Hommel's Power Press Printing in Kingston, New York. Depicts large eagle holding scroll reading "The Union must be...
GLC02028
15 April 1865
McClellan, E. (fl. 1855-1865)
Announcement of death of Lincoln
Announces the death of President Lincoln to the soldiers at the U.S. General Hospital. Signed on verso by Jacob Campbell, Company S, 2nd Regiment, PA with a short note bidding farewell to the "sacred evil of old Virginia."
GLC02030
26 August 1863
The Draft in Berks County
Extra from the "B. & S. Journal" -- the Berks and Schuylkill Journal. Broadside lists men drafted in the first Northern draft by town, with occupation, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Lists the names of men from 16 different towns. Mentions number of...
GLC02036
9 April 1865
[Appomattox ink well]
Small, ceramic, bell-shaped, brown bottle, glazed, with cork. Label affixed to the bottom, inscribed by Hempstead Washburne: "This is the ink bottle used in signing the Treaty [underscored] at Appomattox by Gen. Lee & Gen. Grant. It was presented...
GLC02084.02
16 March 1874
[Remains of violets from Charles Sumner's funeral service]
In folded paper with note: "Violets from the coffin of the Hon. Chas. Sumner, March 13/74 deceased Mar 11. 74. [10]. m. to 3 pm." Violets are no longer intact; only brittle pieces remain.
GLC02095.36
1783/04/12
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
Proclamation of Peace [Printed by John Hayes]
Tall, narrow broadside dated from Baltimore, April 12. "1783" has been added in roughly contemporary ink. A docket on verso has been obscured by age and modern restoration (possibly including bleaching). Apparently, the only recorded copy of the...
GLC02122
1 February 1864
Gilmore, Joseph Albree (1811-1867)
[New Hampshire proclamation to meet the draft quota]
Proclamation promulgated by New Hampshire Governor Gilmore and New Hampshire Secretary of State Allen Tenny. Encourages the enlistment of New Hampshire citizens, who "will rise in their might and like an avalanche... sweep the last traces of armed...
GLC02125
1 October 1864
National Union Executive Committee (1864)
How the War Commenced, and How Near it is Ended
Published by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York. Issued during the reelection campaign of Lincoln. Heavily criticizes the rhetoric of the Confederate States and the Chicago Convention. Contains a map (12.7 x 28.6) and...
GLC02133
4 April 1899
Dewey, George (1837-1917)
Proclamation to the people of the Philippine Islands
Title continued: "The Treaty of Peace between the United States and Spain, ratified several weeks ago by the former, having on March 20th been ratified by the latter, the cession to the United States...."
GLC02134
15-16 December 1864
Battle of Nashville
Six stanza poem dramatizing the action at the Battle of Nashville. Each stanza has a heading: "The Preparation," "The Night Scene," "The Prelude," "The Second Day," The Chief," and "The Charge." The stanza titled "The Chief," is the shortest and is...
GLC02135
n.d.
[Crest]
Small crest on a piece of glossy paper.
GLC02150.39
circa April 1782
Claypoole, David C. (ca. 1757-1849)
For the information of Persons transacting Business with the Bank of North-America...
Details rules and regulation for those who want to do business with the Bank of North America. Includes business hours, and rules regarding payment, savings and bank notes and bills. Noted as printed in Philadelphia by David C. Claypoole.
GLC02437.09980
[Canceled Stamps]
Miscellaneous canceled three-cent stamps. There are eight stamps.
GLC03523.10.229
1861-1877
[Small carved leaf]
Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.
GLC03523.32.45.01
circa 1861-1865
[Civil war era belt]
Black leather belt with faded striped red and gold overlay. The belt has a heavy rectangular metal buckle with an eagle emblem and "E PLURIBUS UNUM." Fragile. Leather rotting and cracking in places. Fabric is slightly deteriorated.
GLC03523.43.28
[Civil war era suspenders]
Black leather suspender with faded striped red and gold overlay. The suspender has gold toned hardware on it. Fragile. Leather rotting and cracking in places. Fabric is slightly deteriorated.
GLC03523.43.29
14 October 1907
Oakes, George
to C. Bert Padon
Leather postcard with the phrase "Friends are like mellons shall I tell you why? To find one good, you must a hundred try." There are numerous names burned into the leather card.
GLC03136.106
5 June 1934
The James Millikin University Thirty-first Annual Commencement of Decatur College and Industrial School
Comments found next to the name of Charlotte Oakes "Gold Delta Honor-Magna Cum Laude Kappa Key"
GLC03136.116
7 September 1791
Davis, Ignatious (1759-1828)
Thirty Dollars Reward
Printed by John Winter of Frederick-Town (now known as Frederick), Maryland. Broadside which announces Ignatious Davis's offer of a 30 dollar reward for his runaway enslaved person Arch. He is described as "a handsome Negro Lad ... About twenty years...
GLC03157
30 July 1885
Bushyhead, Dennis W. (1826-1898)
To the Cherokees and other Indians [tribute to the memory of Ulysses S. Grant]
References: Gilcrease-Hargrett p. 69. Hargrett, OK Imprints 554
GLC03165
20 May 1797
Adams, John (1735-1826)
Centinel extraordinary.
Prints a speech given to Congress by President John Adams on Tuesday, March 16, 1797. Speech discusses suspending relations with France and the XYZ Affar. Printed in four columns.
GLC03180
1779
Langdon, John (1741-1819)
A Declaration of Rights, and a plan of government for the state of New Hampshire
Constitution for the state of New Hampshire. Printed by Zechariah Fowle. Evans 16386. Signed by John Langdon as President pro tempore of the New Hampshire Legislature, and E. Thompson as Secretary. The convention met on June 5, 1779.
GLC03182
28 February 1836
Smith, Henry W. (1836-1869)
Texas expects every man to do his duty... [calling for reinforcements at Alamo]
GLC03230.01
Travis, William B.
to the citizens of Texas: "Victory Or death" [Alamo]
Travis' broadside reprints his appeal for reinforcements at the Alamo. Streeter Texas 48: 132-32A, 145, 148.
GLC03230.02
6 August 1864
Farragut, David Glasgow (1801-1870)
General Order No. 12
Written aboard the USS Hartford. Rear Admiral Farragut, as commander of the Western Gulf Blockade Squadron, sends thanks to the crews under his command for their conduct during the Battle of Mobile Bay, which took place on 5 August 1864. Remarks...
GLC03310
16 June 1781
Hancock, John (1737-1793)
[Notice declaring resolutions passed by the Massachusetts state senate intended to raise militia to meet Massachusetts' quota in the Continental Army]
Issued by Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts. Sent up for concurrence by Nathaniel Gorham as Speaker of the House of Representatives, read and concurred on June 16, 1781 by Samuel Adams as the President of the Massachusetts State Senate, signed by...
GLC03411
1860
Hoyer & Ludwig (fl. 1860)
[1860 Presidential election Democratic ticket Breckinridge-Lane]
Democratic ticket for John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky for president and Joseph Lane of Oregon for Vice President. Printed with bust portrait images of both candidates. Includes a list of electors from each district and informs that election day is...
GLC03416
31 January 1861
Hicks, Thomas Holliday (1798-1865)
To the People of Maryland
Mildly pro-Confederate broadside issued by Hicks as governor of Maryland during the secession crisis, before the border states had seceded. Concerns the impending crisis and what side Maryland should take in it, but firmly associates Maryland's...
GLC03427
31 July 1862
War Meeting! at Laona!
Recruitment broadside with woodcut of American eagle on top of shield. The eagle holds a banner that says "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved!" Says there is a meeting at the church in Laona. Discussion to be on raising volunteers for the defense...
GLC03429
Union Party
[1864 Union election ticket]
Union ticket from San Francisco, California for Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as President and Andrew Johnson of Tennessee as Vice President. Lists presidential electors from each district. Also prints the candidate for member of Congress, First...
GLC03439
17 February 1864
Archer & Halpin (fl. 1864)
[Confederate States of America fifty cents paper currency note]
Signed in facsimile by Robert Tyler, as register and E.C. Elmore as the Treasurer of the Confederate States of America. No. 44502, engraved by Archer & Halpin, Richmond, Virginia.
GLC03501.02
10 May 1862
Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant) (1818-1893)
[Broadside version of a letter to Braxton Bragg]
Printed broadside version of a letter from Beauregard to Braxton Bragg encouraging aggressive tactics. Bragg had the letter printed as a broadside "for the information and guidance of this army." States "When without orders or at a loss to know...
GLC03514
[pocketbook]
bound in blue leather. Contains paper and cloth.
GLC02750.478
15 March 1867
For Emma (A Calling Card)
Other side reads: Remember thy creator?
GLC02751.49
1835
S. Stiles & Co. (fl. 1835)
Map of colonization grants in Texas
Land grants in Texas. Streeter 1164. Once belonged to Anthony Dey.
GLC02759
1809
Reich, John (fl. 1809)
[James Madison Indian peace medal]
Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by...
GLC02767.02
1817 circa
Furst, Moritz (1782-1840)
[James Monroe Indian peace medal]
Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...
GLC02768.02
1829 circa
[Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]
Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace...
GLC02772.02
1881 circa
Barber, C.E. (fl. 1881)
[Medal of James A. Garfield]
Front of medal features James A. Garfield in relief profile with the words "James A. Garfield." Verso, designed by C.E. Barber, features a wreath with the following words inside: "Inaugurated President of the United States March 4 1881 -...
GLC02783.03
[after 26 June 1857]
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Speech of Hon. Abram Lincoln, in reply to Judge Douglas
Delivered in Representatives' Hall, Springfield, Illinois. Replies to Judge Stephen Douglas's speech two weeks earlier on the subject of Kansas, the Dred Scott decision, and Utah. Douglas had spoken in favor of the Dred Scott decision and Lincoln's...
GLC02813
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