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Jeff. Davis going to war : Jeff. Davis returning from war an [ass], 1861

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Jeff. Davis going to war, Jeff. Davis returning from war an [ass]. Dated 1861. This wood engraving created by E. Rogers depicts a metamorphic image of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Imprint at the bottom of the document reads, "Entered,…

Fourth Liberty Loan insert

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During the First World War, Joseph L. Mann, the Secretary of Meridian Sun Lodge, No. 158, petitions the Masons of Philadelphia to support the U.S. Government's Fourth Liberty Loan. Dated 1918.

Circle Deputy Commission certificate issued by the Supreme Circle to Josephine Marquis, 1900 June 12

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This certificate issued by the Supreme Circle of the Companions of the Forest of America announces the appointment of Josephine Marquis of Indian Head Circle, No. 307, as Circle Deputy. Dated June 12, 1900. The Companions were a women's group allied…

Army and Navy goods and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc., about 1861

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Army and Navy goods and camp utensils of every description, fire arms, swords, etc. Dated about 1861. A catalog of Army and Navy supplies produced by E. W. Carryl & Company, a United States Government depot for furnishing. The company was located in…

Appointment of Elijah Brigham, 1798 December 4

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Appointment of Elijah Brigham. Dated December 4, 1798. Under an "Act to Provide for the Valuation of Lands and Dwelling-houses and the Enumeration of Slaves," President John Adams appoints Elijah Brigham as Commissioner for the Massachusetts seventh…

32° traveling certificate issued by the Valley of Philadelphia to Edward-Joseph Uhde, 1910 July 10

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A 32° traveling certificate issued by the Valley of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Edward-Joseph Uhde. Dated July 10, 1910. Autographed by Sovereign Grand Commander Barton Smith, Warren G. Harding, the twenty-ninth President of the United States, and…