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Articles 61 - 87 of 87
Full-Text Articles in Military History
Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart
Letter To Andrew H. Foote Aboard The Uss Cumberland, From Chaplain Charles Samuel Stewart, Writing From New York, Dated November 23, 1843., Charles Samuel Stewart
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Andrew Hull Foote is known for his naval service and contribution to reforms in the US Navy. At the time of this letter, it appears that Foote was on a Mediterranean cruise aboard the USS Cumberland. Chaplain Charles S. Stewart writes to Foote from New York to encourage his prospect and promise for moral and spiritual good upon the USS Cumberland.
Robert E. Lee Letter To Captain J.K.H. Mansfield Of Fort Pulaski Regarding A Matter Published In A Circular To The Army Corps Of Engineers. Fort Hamilton, N.Y., February 25, 1842., Robert Edward Lee
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Robert E. Lee writes from Fort Hamilton to Captain J.K.H. Mansfield of the Corps of Engineers at Fort Pulaski to discuss the object of a publication presented to the Circular in the Corps December 27, 1841. He states he had could claim no merit in its origin and was to promote its success, dated February 25, 1842, Fort Hamilton, N.Y.
Letter Of Recommendation To James Kirke Paulding Regarding James Shepard Thornton, Signed By Members Of The U.S. Congressional Delegation From New Hampshire. 1840., Henry Hubbard Senator, Franklin W. Pierce Senator, Charles Gordon Atherton Congressman, Jared W. Williams Congressman
Letter Of Recommendation To James Kirke Paulding Regarding James Shepard Thornton, Signed By Members Of The U.S. Congressional Delegation From New Hampshire. 1840., Henry Hubbard Senator, Franklin W. Pierce Senator, Charles Gordon Atherton Congressman, Jared W. Williams Congressman
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Letter of recommendation to the Secretary of the Navy, James Krike Paulding, regarding James Shepard Thornton of New Hampshire for the position of Midshipman, signed by members of the US Senate and House of Representatives from New Hampshire: Henry Hubbard, Franklin W. Pierce, C. G. Artherton, Jared W Williams, Ira A Eastman, Edward W Burke, and Tristham Shaw, 1840.
Honorable Discharge Of Mitchell George Signed By Barnard Bee (Sr.), Republic Of Texas Form, May, 1836., Barnard Elliott Bee Secretary Of War
Honorable Discharge Of Mitchell George Signed By Barnard Bee (Sr.), Republic Of Texas Form, May, 1836., Barnard Elliott Bee Secretary Of War
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Honorable discharge of Mitchell George from the Republic of Texas army under Captain Snively. May 1836. Signed by Barnard Bee (Sr.)
Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston
Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”
Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson
Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Johnson, a representative of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, writes and encloses several letters from highly respectable citizens of Doctor John N. Wren of Cincinnatti, for Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and requests acknowledgement if there are any vacancies, dated January 27, 1836.
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.
M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master
M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Master Commander M. C. Perry orders Acting Sailing Master George A. Prentiss to report to the "Commanding Office of the Receiving Ships for performing duty on board that vessel," dated February 4, 1834.
Marquis De Lafayette Letter In French Regarding A John Burell. France, 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter In French Regarding A John Burell. France, 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter is addressed to a Mr. Borely in Marseille, and concerns the life and estate of John Burell. In French.
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.
Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Joel R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Captain Finch confirming his opinion to oppose a proposition made by Mr. McWhiteman about small vessels of war, dated January 27, 1822.
Revolutionary War Claim For Abijah Hubbard Signed By John C. Calhoun, March 18, 1818., John C. Calhoun
Revolutionary War Claim For Abijah Hubbard Signed By John C. Calhoun, March 18, 1818., John C. Calhoun
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
As Secretary of War in this Revolutionary War claim, Calhoun inscribes Abijah Hubbard, late of sergeant of the Revolution, on the Pension List of the New York Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, dated March 18, 1818.
Major General George Izard In Plattsburg, Ny Informs Judge Moore That He Must Apply For A Passport With The Dept. Of State, June 11, 1814., George Izard
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Major General George Izard in Plattsburg, NY, informs Judge P. Moore that he would authorize his visit to Canada if it were in his power, but the Department of State is responsible for the issuance of passports. June 11, 1814.
Appointment For Jacob Miller As Ensign In Virginia's Militia. Signed By James Barbour, Governor, 1814., James Barbour, Samuel Jones
Appointment For Jacob Miller As Ensign In Virginia's Militia. Signed By James Barbour, Governor, 1814., James Barbour, Samuel Jones
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Miller is commissioned as "Ensign of Company of Riflemen in the second Battalion of the thirteenth... Regiment seventh Brigade and third... Division of the said Militia" of Virginia. Barbour signs as governor of Virginia.
Letter From James Wilkinson To Simeon Knight Authorizing Payment Of Volunteers. January 5, 1813, New Orleans., James Wilkinson
Letter From James Wilkinson To Simeon Knight Authorizing Payment Of Volunteers. January 5, 1813, New Orleans., James Wilkinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Major General James Wilkinson authorizes Simeon Knight to pay volunteers what they are due. New Orleans, 05 January 1813.
Commission Of Sylvanus Bacheldor To Be Ensign For A Company In The Fourth Regiment Of Infantry In The Second Brigade And Sixth Division Of The Militia Of Massachusetts, Signed By Elbridge Gerry. Boston, 1810., Elbridge Gerry, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Commission Of Sylvanus Bacheldor To Be Ensign For A Company In The Fourth Regiment Of Infantry In The Second Brigade And Sixth Division Of The Militia Of Massachusetts, Signed By Elbridge Gerry. Boston, 1810., Elbridge Gerry, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Elbridge Gerry, as governor and "commander in chief" of Massachusetts, commissions Sylvanus Bacheldor as "ensign of a company" in the fourth regiment of infantry in the second brigade and sixth division of the militia of Massachusetts. Benjamin Homans signs as secretary of the commonwealth.
James Wilkinson General Order, James Wilkinson
James Wilkinson General Order, James Wilkinson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
General order requesting lists of all enlisted men by James Wilkinson by the following Monday. New Orleans, 01 June 1809.
Charles W. Goldsborough, Acting Secretary Of The Navy, Orders David Porter, Commander Of New Orleans Station, To Convene A Court Martial For The Trial Of Robert Fell. 1809., Charles Washington Goldsborough
Charles W. Goldsborough, Acting Secretary Of The Navy, Orders David Porter, Commander Of New Orleans Station, To Convene A Court Martial For The Trial Of Robert Fell. 1809., Charles Washington Goldsborough
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A court martial for the trial of Robert Fell is ordered by the Secretary of the Navy, for the charges stated in a letter (not present) by Mr J Herbert in November of 1808.
Banastre Tarleton Writes To An English Army Quartermaster To Inform Him Of A Supply Shortage. England, 1803., Banastre Tarleton
Banastre Tarleton Writes To An English Army Quartermaster To Inform Him Of A Supply Shortage. England, 1803., Banastre Tarleton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Tarleton was an English Army Officer and at the time of this letter he was Commander-in-Chief of the Severn District, a military district organized in anticipation of an invasion from France. In this letter he writes to the Quartermaster to inform him of a unit's shortage of blankets and entrenching tools.
John Sevier Requests A Surgeon's Commission For N.H.S. Fronier In The "Cavalry Of Hamilton District.", John Sevier
John Sevier Requests A Surgeon's Commission For N.H.S. Fronier In The "Cavalry Of Hamilton District.", John Sevier
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Sevier, apparently acting as governor of Tennessee, orders a commission of Fronier as a surgeon in a cavalry unit. No date (date listed is approximate.) Place unknown.
Letter In Which Daniel Morgan Refuses Henry Knox's Request For Assistance In Fighting Native Americans. 1792., Daniel Morgan
Letter In Which Daniel Morgan Refuses Henry Knox's Request For Assistance In Fighting Native Americans. 1792., Daniel Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this letter Daniel Morgan, a Virginian famous for his victory at Cowpens, S.C. duing the American Revolution, replies to Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for assistance in fighting Native American. Morgan demures, citing the qualities of the U.S. officer corps and the "peculiar" nature of fighting Native Americans.`
Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan
Receipt For A Gun, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1777., Daniel Morgan
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Daniel Morgan acknowledges receipt of a rifle from George Johnson of the Virginia Regiment for the use in the Partisan Corps under Morgan's command. Signed June 10, 1777.
Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker
Letter From Peter Parker To Nicholas Cook Regarding American Prisoners. Rhode Island, 1777., Peter Parker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Sir Peter Parker commanded the squadron at the unsuccessful attack on Fort Moultrie in Charleston, S.C. He aided Howe in the capture of N.Y and reduced R.I.
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.
Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson
Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Order that “the secret committee” produce a “list of the articles [....] which they have ordered in consequences of the directions of Congress distinguishing how much is arrived + what is expected.”
Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army
Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Lieutenant Doggett is granted one month's leave in September of 1776. At the time this note was written Gates was headquartered at Ticonderoga, New York.
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.