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Our company in the Sunday school army petition. Dated between 1861 and 1865. This document from a Sunday school petitions readers to contribute money to provide Union soldiers with religious literature. During the Civil War, Sunday schools and the…

A salesman’s sample calendar page issued by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Dated January 1942. In addition to promoting the full calendar, this salesman’s sample reminds members to promote Odd Fellowship in their communities. Imprint at…

A salesman’s sample calendar page issued by the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows. Dated April 1940. In addition to promoting the full calendar, this salesman’s sample reminds members to promote Odd Fellowship in their communities.

Military appointment of Samuel Gilman, Jr., Dated December 24, 1863. In this letter to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, President Lincoln supports New York Supreme Court Justice Nathan Clifford's request to appoint Samuel Gilman, Jr., to the 3rd…

Luther C. Ladd. Dated between 1861 and 1865. A portrait of Civil War soldier Luther C. Ladd of the Sixth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. The envelope bears the inscription: “Luther C. Ladd, of Alexandria, N.H., was shot in the Baltimore…

Letter from President John Tyler to Mr. Spencer. Dated October 20, 1843. In this letter, President John Tyler expresses his approval of the political appointment of Mr. Munn.

A letter from President Harry S. Truman to Sovereign Grand Commander Melvin M. Johnson. Dated October 18, 1951. In the letter, Truman answers Johnson’s request for a commemorative stamp to honor Hungarian statesman and freedom fighter Louis (Lajos)…

A letter from Jefferson Davis. Date unknown. Jefferson Davis discusses Russia and foreign affairs with an unknown female recipient.

Letter from Gustavus Vasa Fox. Dated June 16, 1881. In this letter, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy Fox replies to a friend's ("Shipmate") request to serve as a reference to the newly elected Garfield administration.

Letter from Antoine Louis Moret to John James Joseph Gourgas. Dated May 13, 1822. In this letter, Moret reports he is returning to Paris and wishes to serve as the Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction's, advocate to the Supreme Grand…