This nine-page letter written from Arthur H. Harris in Monroe, Louisiana, to his brother George Carroll Harris in Nashville is a conscious political treatise. The author is advocating and justifiying the secession of Louisiana at the upcoming...
Letter from Arthur H. Harris to his brother George Carroll Harris in Nashville. He writes of the pervading excitement that has surrounded the 1860 presidential election in his area. Though he is glad the contest is over, he acknowledges the death...
Correspondence; Cities & towns; Campaigns & battles; Troop movements; Surrenders; Military retreats; Generals; Civil Wars; War
A three-page letter dated February 28, 1862, from John S. Brien to John C. Crittenden. Brien rejoices that Buell's troops "occupied the city and country without the necessity of shedding one drop of blood." He argues that property rights must be...
Color two-sided pass promising safe conduct to the holder of the pass by all Vietnamese government agencies and allied military forces. Reverse bears the signature of Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky and has a photograph of a South Vietnamese Soldier...
Legislative bodies; Politics & government; Capitols; Government facilities; Rotundas
A pen and ink drawing of the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C. The drawing shows both houses of Congress and the rotunda before the dome was built. The caption reads: "The Capitol, Washington D.C. where Andrew Jackson sat as U.S....
Angled view of the U.S. Government Building at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The building stood close to the main entrance of the grounds near Lake Katherine. The building, with classical style architecture, had the form of a cross. The...
Proclamation to the citizens of Tennessee issued by Military Governor Andrew Johnson, condemning the rebellion but offering to return civil government to Tennessee and protect its citizens. He states he will appoint citizens loyal to the...
Civil Wars; War; Slaves; Agriculture; Political issues; Cities & towns
Excerpts from the Robert H. Cartmell Diaries. They contain full commentaries on the nature of his farm operation, the weather, and the fluctuations of the cotton market. They contain thoughtful comments on politics and candidates for office and...
Black & white two-sided document that functions as a reward leaflet, offering 7.500$ for an RPD machine gun, but also serving as a surrender pass. Ammons has written in ink at the top of the front side "picked up in 'Iron Triangle' Jan. 5, 1968."...
Five-page letter written from John S. Brien in Nashville, Tennessee, to R. M. C[ornin], Esq. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The author expresses his views on secession, the Union, and Southern Rights as well as his hope for compromise. Says Brien, " I...
Black and white two-sided propaganda leaflet conveys on the front a split image of Viet-Cong blowing up a hut and on the back a happy non-combatant family in a safe village. The reverse contains text and the leaflet number (246-354).
Red and white two-sided propaganda leaflet conveys a seated, malnourished Viet-Cong soldier with his weapon at his feet as he daydreams of food. The reverse has text and the leaflet number (6-163-68).
Black and white two-sided propaganda leaflet conveys the anguish of a mother as she cries over the image she envisions of her son, killed in fighting. The leaflet number is on the front (SP.2141). The reverse contains a list of eleven...
Reprint of a Federal Statute (Chapter XLVII) from the published Acts of Congress, entitled An Act for the admission of the State of Tennessee into the Union. Approved June 1, 1796.
Facsimile letter to Governor John Sevier from Representatives William Blount and William Cocke giving the status of Tennessee's admission as a state. The letter explains problems encountered during the admission process, such as political...
Governor John Sevier's address to the Tennessee General Assembly as transcribed by Daniel Smith. Sevier debriefs members about the outcome of Tennessee's appeal for admission. At this time, he also summons the members to attend the first session...
City & town halls; Government facilities; Municipal government; Awards; Rewards of Merit
A pen and ink drawing of the front entrance of the New York City Hall. There are several citizens in front of the building. The inscription reads: "City Hall, New York City, where Andrew Jackson was presented with the Freedom of the City, Feb. 23,...
Subtitle: "Comprehending Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Territory Sth of the Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee Government, South Carolina & Georgia." This map shows the southern states of the United States, and includes rivers, mountains, towns, bays,...
Small document serving as an oath of allegiance of Mont. T. Byrn of Williamson County to the United States government. The oath was taken at Nashville, Tennessee, on February 12, 1864.
