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[Envelope addressed to General Howell Cobb, Commdr., etc., Quincy, Florida.; postmarked Savannah, Ga.]

[Envelope addressed to General Howell Cobb, Commdr., etc., Quincy, Flo...

Handwritten envelope addressed to General Howell Cobb of 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment and General Staff; bears 10-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family... More

James Monroe Papers: Series 1, General Correspondence, 1758-1839; 1821 July 20-1825 Mar. 10 (Reel 8)
James Monroe Papers: Series 1, General Correspondence, 1758-1839; 1821 July 20-1825 Mar. 10 (Reel 8)
James Monroe Papers: Series 1, General Correspondence, 1758-1839; 1821 July 20-1825 Mar. 10 (Reel 8)
James Monroe Papers: Series 1, General Correspondence, 1758-1839; 1821 July 20-1825 Mar. 10 (Reel 8)
Thomas Jefferson, 1776, Memorandum on Virginia Presbytery of Hanover's Memorial on General Assessment

Thomas Jefferson, 1776, Memorandum on Virginia Presbytery of Hanover's...

Memorandum on Virginia Presbytery of Hanover's Memorial on General Assessment

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict Arnold, March 15, 1776, General Orders

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict A...

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John Allison and John Lee to Virginia General Assembly, May 1776, Petition by Marines to Join Virginia Land Troops
Boston, Feb. 19th, 1777. In pursuance of the Act of the General Assembly of this State entitled. "An act to prevent monopoly and oppression;" the select-men and Committee of correspondence ... [Boston, 1777].

Boston, Feb. 19th, 1777. In pursuance of the Act of the General Assemb...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Eph... More

Virginia General Assembly, 1777, Report from House of Delegates to Senate on Money Bills

Virginia General Assembly, 1777, Report from House of Delegates to Sen...

Report from House of Delegates to Senate on Money Bills

Virginia General Assembly, May 1779, Bill on Salaries for Government Officials; Written on Fragment of Note from "Mr. Foster"

Virginia General Assembly, May 1779, Bill on Salaries for Government O...

Bill on Salaries for Government Officials; Written on Fragment of Note from "Mr. Foster"

Virginia General Assembly, November 27, 1779, Resolution on Benefits for Virginia Troops in the Continental Army

Virginia General Assembly, November 27, 1779, Resolution on Benefits f...

Resolution on Benefits for Virginia Troops in the Continental Army

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict Arnold to Nathanael Green, September 5, 1780

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict A...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict Arnold to James Livingston, September 4, 1780

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict A...

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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict Arnold to Friedrich Wilhelm, Baron von Steuben, September 5, 1780

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benedict A...

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Thomas Jefferson to Virginia General Assembly, January 23, 1781, Printed Circular Letter Sent with Proclamation Convening General Assembly

Thomas Jefferson to Virginia General Assembly, January 23, 1781, Print...

Printed Circular Letter Sent with Proclamation Convening General Assembly

Connecticut General Assembly, 1783, Newspaper Clippings of Resolution Designating New London and New Haven as Free Ports

Connecticut General Assembly, 1783, Newspaper Clippings of Resolution ...

Newspaper Clippings of Resolution Designating New London and New Haven as Free Ports

Virginia General Assembly, December 7, 1784, Virginia Boundary

Virginia General Assembly, December 7, 1784, Virginia Boundary

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Virginia General Assembly, October 18, 1784, British

Virginia General Assembly, October 18, 1784, British

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North Carolina General Assembly, December 22, 1787, Act

North Carolina General Assembly, December 22, 1787, Act

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Rhode Island General Assembly, September 1787, Act

Rhode Island General Assembly, September 1787, Act

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Pennsylvania General Assembly, March 3, 1788, Act on Treaty of Peace

Pennsylvania General Assembly, March 3, 1788, Act on Treaty of Peace

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New York General Assembly, January 31, 1794, U.S. and Great Britain Treaty

New York General Assembly, January 31, 1794, U.S. and Great Britain Tr...

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Virginia General Assembly, December 26, 1796, Boundary Resolution

Virginia General Assembly, December 26, 1796, Boundary Resolution

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Rhode Island General Assembly, May 26, 1801

Rhode Island General Assembly, May 26, 1801

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Virginia General Assembly, February 5, 1804, Resolution

Virginia General Assembly, February 5, 1804, Resolution

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Virginia General Assembly, January 22, 1805, Resolution on Slaves

Virginia General Assembly, January 22, 1805, Resolution on Slaves

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Tennessee General Assembly, November 1, 1805, Printed Resolution

Tennessee General Assembly, November 1, 1805, Printed Resolution

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General Post Office to Joseph Wheaton, March 17, 1807, Account of Contract Awards

General Post Office to Joseph Wheaton, March 17, 1807, Account of Cont...

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Thomas Jefferson William H. Cabell, August 15, 1807, General Orders

Thomas Jefferson William H. Cabell, August 15, 1807, General Orders

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James Madison to John Armstrong, August 2, 1814. Order for ammunition to be delivered to Gen. Stuart.

James Madison to John Armstrong, August 2, 1814. Order for ammunition ...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

General Harper to James Madison, February 6, 1817. Dinner invitation.
William Robinson, February 13, 1819. Virginia General Assembly regarding the establishment of a Virginia College in Charlottesville Virginia.
A.L.S. to General Franz Sigel

A.L.S. to General Franz Sigel

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1859, July 17-Oct. 24

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1859, July 17-Oct. 24

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1859, July 17-Oct. 24

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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George E. Hobbell to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, November 27, 1860  (Wants Fitz Henry Warren as Postmaster General)
Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Dunant, Jean Henri

Clara Barton Papers: General Correspondence, 1838-1912; Dunant, Jean H...

Clara Barton is best known for founding and leading the American National Red Cross, a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.... More

John G. Nicolay to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, October 21, 1861  (Removal of General Fremont)
Northern portion of Gettysburg, with General Hospital in the Distance, from a position near the Seminary.

Northern portion of Gettysburg, with General Hospital in the Distance,...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Ira Harris to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, November 06, 1861  (Telegram regarding resignation of Gen. Wool)
John G. Nicolay to Winfield Scott, Saturday, March 09, 1861  (Copy of order sent to Gen. Scott by Cameron)
Ambrose E. Burnside to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 28, 1861  (Telegram regarding military affairs)
U.S. Christian Commission, at the General Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.

U.S. Christian Commission, at the General Hospital, Gettysburg, Pa.

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George D. Prentice to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, November 05, 1861  (Telegram requesting reinforcements for Gen. Sherman)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Missouri Army Department, Sunday, December 22, 1861  (Printed General Orders)
General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa.  This hospital was established by the Government soon after the battle, and furnished accommodation for about three thousand wounded soldiers.

General Hospital, near Gettysburg, Pa. This hospital was established ...

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General Meade’s Head Quarters. : A position of great peril, occupied by the General during the heaviest part of the conflict. It is situated on the west side of the Taneytown road, a short distance south of the National Cemetery.

General Meade’s Head Quarters. : A position of great peril, occupied b...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Ambrose E. Burnside to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 28, 1861 (Telegram regarding military affairs)
Charles H. Ray to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, September 06, 1861  (Telegram requesting permission to attend Gen. Hunter; endorsed by Hunter)
View of Chambersburg Turnpike from Gettysburg, showing a portion of the first day’s fighting-ground, including Oak Ridge, occupied by Rebel batteries on the second and third.  The small stone house, near the summit of the hill, was occupied [sic] by Gen. Lee as his headquarters.

View of Chambersburg Turnpike from Gettysburg, showing a portion of th...

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The barn and orchard attached to Gen. Meade’s Headquarters.  During the terrific artillery firing of Friday both house and barn were perforated by shot and shell, and from fifteen to twenty staff horses were killed immediately around them.

The barn and orchard attached to Gen. Meade’s Headquarters. During th...

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William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, July 1861  (Telegram from Gen. Scott)
William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, March 08, 1861  (Money for Gen. Scott)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Edwin D. Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, November 06, 1861  (Telegram regarding resignation of Gen. Wool)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Mar. 6-31

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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The Theological Seminary, used as a hospital.  The battle first commenced a short distance in the rear of this building; and here may be seen the spot upon which the brave and gallant Gen. Reynolds fell.

The Theological Seminary, used as a hospital. The battle first commen...

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[Civil War envelope showing fugitive slaves working as sappers and miners with General Benjamin Butler, bearing message "Contraband of war"]

[Civil War envelope showing fugitive slaves working as sappers and min...

Addressed to Miss Nancy Corss, East Smithfield, Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Envelope addressed to Genl. Henry A. Wise, Roanoke Island, N. Carolina]

[Envelope addressed to Genl. Henry A. Wise, Roanoke Island, N. Carolin...

Handwritten envelope addressed to General Henry Alexander Wise of General & Staff Confederate States Infantry Regiment; bears 5-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljen... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lieutenant General Winfield Scott in front of eagle and American flag banner with message "The right man in the right place!"]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Lieutenant General Winfield Sc...

Addressed to David Weir, 33 Gansevoort Stre[et], New York C[ity], New York; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Baltimore, Jul. 30[?]. Entered according to act of Congress by Bloom & Smith, in 1861, in the Clerk... More

Handwriting from "A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Gaspee in Narragansett Bay, on the 10th June, 1772; accompanied by the correspondence ... the action of the General Assembly ... and the official journal of the proceedings of the Commission of Inquiry appointed by King George the Third, etc. L.P"

Handwriting from "A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Majest...

This image has been taken from scan 000079 from "A History of the Destruction of His Britannic Majesty's Schooner Gaspee in Narragansett Bay, on the 10th June, 1772; accompanied by the correspondence ... the ac... More

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Major General George B. McClellan inset in medallion decorated with eagle and American flags]

[Civil War envelope showing portrait of Major General George B. McClel...

Addressed to Mr. John Stiles, Linden, Genesee Co., N.Y.; postmarked at Batavia, N.Y. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Illinois Army, 1st Brigade, Friday, November 08, 1861  (Printed General Order)
[Envelope addressed to Brig. Gen'l. D. Ruggles, Richmond, Virginia; postmarked Augusta, Georgia]

[Envelope addressed to Brig. Gen'l. D. Ruggles, Richmond, Virginia; po...

Handwritten envelope addressed to Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles of Gen. & Staff Confederate States Infantry Regiment; bears 10-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilj... More

John S. Phelps to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, June 03, 1861  (Telegram pertaining to Gen. Harney)
Abraham Lincoln to John G. Nicolay, [January 14, 1861]  (Nicolay should make copies of letter from General Wool)
John A. Andrew, Wednesday, July 23, 1862  (General Orders)
Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, Friday, March 21, 1862  (Orders for General Denver)
Thomas H. Hicks to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, October 31, 1862  (Removal of General Wool)
George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, April 14, 1862  (Telegram regarding meeting with Gen. Franklin)
Nathaniel P. Banks to Edwin M. Stanton, Sunday, April 13, 1862  (Telegram reporting death of Gen. Beauregard)
Banks, Major General [Nathaniel Prentiss], ALS to. Sep. 29, 1862.

Banks, Major General [Nathaniel Prentiss], ALS to. Sep. 29, 1862.

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Ben Field to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, October 20, 1862  (Speeches by General Sigel)
Isaac N. Arnold to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, October 02, 1862  (Telegram supporting Gen. Sigel)
Abraham Lincoln to Senate, Thursday, May 01, 1862  (Draft of Message in Response to Resolution Concerning General Charles P. Stone)
John S. Phelps, Monday, November 10, 1862  (Printed General Order)
Edward R. S. Canby, Thursday, September 18, 1862  (Printed General Orders)
[Envelope addressed to Brig. General Taliaferro, Commanding Forces on James Island, Charleston, S.C.; postmarked Charleston, S.C.]

[Envelope addressed to Brig. General Taliaferro, Commanding Forces on ...

Handwritten envelope addressed to Brigadier General William Booth Taliaferro of Gen. & Staff Confederate States Infantry Regiment; bears 10-cent stamp. Notation: Private. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2... More

Ambrose E. Burnside to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, January 26, 1862  (Introduction)
[Printed] The President to General McClellan.
Schuyler Colfax to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, November 10, 1862  (Telegram concerning appointment of Burnside)
War Department, Saturday, September 27, 1862  (Printed General Orders)
John A. Andrew, Thursday, April 10, 1862  (Printed General Orders)
James H. Carleton, Thursday, September 18, 1862  (Printed General Orders)
William D. Wood, Tuesday, December 30, 1862  (Printed General Orders)
Simon F. Barstow to George B. McClellan, Sunday, March 02, 1862  (Telegram reporting death of Gen. Lander)
Abraham Lincoln to Hannibal Hamlin, Monday, April 28, 1862  (Senate resolution regarding General Charles Stone)
Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, Friday, April 04, 1862  (Orders for General Denver)
Joseph H. Bradley and Henry M. Parker to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, April 18, 1862  (Arrest of Gen. Charles Stone)
Alexander T. Stewart to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, May 21, 1862  (Support for Lincoln's revocation of Gen. Hunter's proclamation)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Schuyler Colfax to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, November 10, 1862 (Telegram concerning appointment of Burnside)
A. I. Willis to Abraham Lincoln, September 1862  (Removal of General Wool)
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