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DOREEN CBiblio.com

1936 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF BRITISH MANDATED PALESTINE BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN BY A 16-17 YR. OLD BRITISH GIRL - HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT WITNESS TO THE FIRST ARAB INTIFADA - PALESTINIAN UPRISING TERRORISM AND STRIKE

1936000125NJerusalem British Mandated Palestine. Good. 1936. Original Cloth. Evidential to the roots of Middle Eastern terror this is the extraordinary handwritten diary of Miss Doreen M. C. daughter of General and Mrs. J. C. sister of Cynthia. This British family witnesses the very beginnings of the modern era of Middle East tensions and terrorism having been residents of Jerusalem from January 1st to mid-June of 1936. Doreen writes a significant extraordinary insightful and well written diary. A young girl of 16 or 17 we estimate too young for boys - she detests them - and too old for the usual games that girls play paraphrase she writes of her time spent traveling throughout British mandated Palestine recording daily her comings and goings and all that goes on around her. She also does a great job drawing maps and other illustrations. Doreen sums it up in her own hand: in a handwritten copy of a 1963 letter to the famed Leonard Mosley of the Sunday Times found in the book Doreen admits to having in 1936 "a passion for keeping a large diary; I wrote down incidents of the strike riots and daily murders and ambushes like a recording angel!" She is modest. 1936 was a very intense very interesting and very disturbing year - Mussolini advancing against the Abyssinians in Africa Hitler on the rise in Europe Franco tearing apart Spain the King of England dies Edward VIII rises and starts to fall and Palestine is in foment as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem has made a heinous pact with Hitler and called on the arab populous to strike - politically and through armed conflict murdering British soldiers and Jewish civilians and many many of their own people. Doreen is a "recording angel" to all this and more. From January 1st until mid-June she is for the most part based in Jerusalem living first at the King David Hotel before moving to Talbiyeh Colony in Jerusalem. There are very few idle days; many day trips visits shopping and when they move residence on 'Murhurrem' Jerusalem's famed moving days which date changes yearly and her description of the movers and hubbub are a delightful counterpoint to the atrocities she documents. Everyday she fully details her travels around the country and the news/politics of the day - even a trip to the dentist is fraught with danger given the times. Her father was highly placed at Air Headquarters research has found he ends his service a General and OBE recipient with the British Air Department. He meets frequently with generals and 'big bugs' as she calls them. She even admits that he is doing the "hush-hush work". Doreen names many of the British Colony and quite frequently makes comments - Mr. Such and Mr. Other 'complete scoundrels'. Doreen is an information and current events savant. She reads the papers listens to the radio and pumps the transient English men and women who travel throughout the Middle East and North Africa in service of Britain for the inside info and stories. A short wave ham radio operator Doreen diligently records calls and conversations as she reaches out for more news. She can quote to the day a year before when 'Mussy' promised not to go to war. Abyssinia is very important to her. The Italians the Germans and the plight of the Jews under Hitler disturbs her to no end. Many times in her writings she makes mention for example; PC 459 police constable said such and such giving her info which she then reports: "contrary to the newspaper reports" this is what really happened. She coalesced all the info and records the real story as she sees it. Here are just a very few snippets: "Mussolini is the greatest liar on earth. Hitler is number 2. Hitler is "bats" or something for he is daring to order every German Jew youth back to Germany those who have been turned out included for conscription." "I was told a few tales of storm troops that dared not to be published. They may sound a little far fetched but I do believe them as true. Poland is treating the Jews disgustingly." "I don't know what the Arabs have to grumble about.they were only too glad to sell their land to the Jews because they thought them useless and unpaying and were glad.then they saw the Jews making them pay they get wild and demand them back. More Bombs thrown." "Arab watchmen bumped off by the strikers for not stopping work." "When I look at the finely built young Jewish blokes I cannot help wondering what holds them back they could make mince meat out the Arabs. I cannot make sense of the Jews won't retaliate." "Every one of us knew there would be trouble in Acre. Two days ago the Grand Mufti was there he addressed a large crowd and said 'The Jews are doing their best to get us out of Palestine they are killing our brother Arabs and burning our homes' up to date not a single case has occurred of an Arab home being burned but tons of Jews are homeless through arson and looting. He must be stopped." "An Arab tried to blow up a bridge today up near Nazareth and blew himself up by mistake.I expect PC 239 is chasing round finding bits of ears and toes." "Big show at Acre the Jew shot early this morning had been in the police station all night for breaking curfew and had just been released." She asks the page in front of her - how can a child in this world today care about getting married and having children when the world is so full of detestable tyrants seemingly bent on war and chaos So much is happening around her to report she has taped a number of pages of paper to the days that she has run out of space. Doreen pumps her dad for info all the time: he quite pointedly informs Doreen that he 'has specific proof the Italians are funding the Arab uprising.' She adores her father but she rightly disagrees with him at times: 'Father believes the Germans are not a worry. With the way they are spending money re-arming themselves they will be bankrupt in a year or two.' Maybe her father is trying to save her from worry but Doreen is near clairvoyant in comparison. Toward the end of June Doreen her mother and sister Cynthia are off to England and though life in London is different lacking the daily horrors of terror in Palestine Doreen continues detailing her daily life and report on the conflict. Sensational significant historical diary. The book is an indexed monthly journal that she faithfully records at the start of each month the books she has read the trips she has taken. Rarely will one find as diligent as thoughtful as opinionated and as colorful a diarist as this young lady. A number of pieces of ephemera are included with the book as Doreen inserted them - one piece is a copy of a letter she writes in 1965 from her home on the Isle of Wight. Save for a loose hinge and the crack that comes with it this book is in great shape.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY GREAT BRITAIN WORLD WAR I WW I WORLD WAR TWO II GERMANY ITALY JAPAN MIDDLE EAST T.E. LAWRENCE ARABS MUSLIM MOSLEM MUFTI SYRIA LEBANON PALESTINE BRITISH MANDATE MUSSOLINI HITLER ABYSSINIA HAILIE SELASSIE TERRORISM ISRAEL JUDAISM ZIONISM IRGUN STERN KING DAVID JERUSALEM JUDEA DEAD SEA EGYPT HAM RADIO SHORT WAVE WIRELESS KING EDWARD INTIFADA ARAB UPRISING ASSASSINATION TERROR STRIKES WORK STOPPAGE ZION ZIONISM . hardcover

James Lippincott GoodwinBiblio.com

Sensational 1895-1903 Original Handwritten Diary Collection Rich with Detail about Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Years At Groton School from the Perspective of His Closest Friend

18950002437GROTON MASSACHUSETTS HYDE PARK CHICAGO. Good. 1895. Full-Leather. On offer is an extraordinary collection of diaries that give incredible insight into young Franklin Delano Roosevelts years at Groton--one of the most exclusive preparatory schools in the United States at the time--from the perspective of his closest schoolmate James Lippincott Goodwin. In these six diaries a young J. L. Goodwin chronicles his daily life from 1895 to 1898 and 1903 and features a cast of characters whose family legacies live on to this day. Classmates mentioned include Robert Rutherford "Colonel" McCormick who went on to become owner and publisher of the Chicago Tribune; J. R. "Tadd" Roosevelt Jr. nephew to both FDR and Colonel John Jacob "Jack" Astor IV; Lathrop "Jake" Brown who was FDRs roommate at Harvard and who would go on to become a member of the U. S. House of Representatives; and most significantly Franklin Delano Roosevelt who became 32nd president of the United States and who along with Winston Churchill would lead the free world through its darkest days in WWII. Goodwin himself was also part of a well-connected family. His father owned a railroad and two insurance companies and was the cousin of American financier J. P. Morgan. Goodwins brother Philip was one of the architects of New Yorks Museum of Modern Art. J. L. Goodwin and FDR were both new to Groton School in 1896 and these outsiders became fast friends as they adjusted to student life. Both boys were prolific writers and FDR mentions Goodwin in his letters home. Similarly FDR appears often in Goodwins diary entries. For example: "Passed with Riggs and Franklin Roosevelt during our time after school but it was very disagreeable on account of the ground being so wet" May 3 1897. "This is a legal holiday being Lincolns Birthday. Mrs. Roosevelt is visiting came up today" February 12 1898. "Franklin Roosevelt was down from Harvard. Saw him at the fence a while" May 18 1903. J. L. Goodwin graduated from Groton in 1900 and Yale in 1905. He later pursued a Masters in Forestry and was a noted conservationist and pioneering forester. Although the diaries do not bear his name there are ample contextual clues to determine that they were indeed kept by Goodwin. His collected papers reside in the James L Goodwin collection at Yale University. In this archive there are six personal diaries of J. L. Goodwin: 1 1895: 5.75" x 3.5" 122 pages 100% complete good condition. 2 1896: 5.75" x 3.5" 183 pages 80% complete good condition. 3 1897: 5.75" x 3.5" 183 pages 70% complete good condition. 4 1897: 8.75" x 4.5" 198 pages 50% complete fair condition. This diary was kept at the same time as the other 1897 diary. Some entries overlap but it contains entries that were not entered in the 5.75" x 3.5" 1897 diary. 5 1898: 5.75" x 3.5" 365 pages 75% complete good condition. 6 1903: 5.75" x 3.5" 365 pages 85% complete good condition. Also included in this archive is a first edition copy of the 1947 book "F. D. R. His Personal Letters: Early Years." It is the first in a 3-volume series collated and published by FDR's son Elliott. Many of these letters were written by FDR from Groton School at the same time as J. L. Goodwin was writing his diaries and the volumes are a wonderful complement to each other. This exceptional archive offers historians scholars and collectors valuable information about the formative years of F. D. Roosevelt J. L. Goodwin and many of their prestigious contemporaries who went on to shape the history of the United States. ; Manuscript; 5.75" x 3.75"; Keywords: J. L. Goodwin FDR History of Groton Franklin D. Roosevelt President of the United States Pre World War I Groton School Yale Robert R. McCormick James Roosevelt Roosevelt Tadd Roosevelt Hyde Park Eleanor Roosevelt J. P. Morgan Americana handwritten manuscript autographed authors document letter autograph keepsake writer hand written documents signed letters manuscripts historical holograph writers autographs personal memoir memorial personal history archive diary diaries journal log primary source first hand account social history personal stories living history antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier antike brief pergament dokument manuskript papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito papel biography biographical autobiographical autobiography personal narratives . hardcover

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F G HEDINGHAMBiblio.com

1905 - 1907 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL HANDWRITTEN BY A ROYAL NAVY SAILOR IN THE AUSTRALIA STATION PATROLLING THE COASTS AND PARTAKING FIRST-HAND IN THE MASSACRE OF THE NATIVE PEOPLES OF OCEANIA

19050009182ABOARD THE HMS PEGASUS AUSTRALIA STATION. Good. 1905. On offer is a sensational historically significant manuscript relic of British naval history being the handwritten journal of F. G. Hedingham a sailor on the British Royal Navy cruiser the HMS Pegasus working in the Australian Station. The back of the front cover reads: Rough notes on the Commission of H.M.S. Pegasus. On the Australian Station. F. G. Hedingham. January 31st 1905. The journal begins Commissioned in Sheerness dockyard on 31st January. 1905. Left the dockyard on the 24th of Feb after repairs to boilers were finished.proceeded straight up to Chatham and into Dry dock the same day.Took in 250 tons of coal in the morning of the 9th and went down the River to Saltpan reach in the afternoon. Raised steam on the morning of the 10th and left Sheerness at 2.20pm and proceeded down Channel. The ship faces rocky weather almost immediately: .had a rough passage all the way out at times in the Bay of Biscay we were only doing about 2 knots an hours. The ship arrives in Gibraltar takes on more coal and see the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. On the way down to Australia the ship stops in Malta Aden Suez Colombo and Batavia. Hedingham gives pretty quick and to-the-point accounts of each day stating larger and more straightforward observations such as weather events ships seen ports left from or sailed to rate of the ship's progress etc. In Batavia a man on the Pegasus dies: Weds: May 10th. We were going to sea at Daybreak this morning but the stoker in the steam-boat got sun-stroke and was carried inboard about 6pm last night he died at 9am this morning. I went to his funeral on shore this afternoon he was buried about 3pm about 1/4 mile from the harbor. The next day it is back to normal going on towards Albany Australia described as a large harbor but not very deep water. With hills all around. The ship moves on to Sydney where the Pegasus gets a number of repairs done on it a process that takes about six weeks. In the meantime Hedingham spends his days in town going to see sports walking around the city going to the National Gallery taking day trips to places like Manley. His days are easy and enjoyable. On September 26 Admiral Arthur Fanshaw hoised his flag as full admiral on the flagship for the first time this morning and the ships in harbour fired the salute. The ship leaves Sydney and goes to Jervis Bay for military exercises then back to Sydney. The ship leaves again a couple weeks later for Noumea the capital of New Caledonia which Hedingham reports: Noumea it has a population of 6000 of which 2000 are blacks. The majority of the houses have only one story can hardly call the town pretty but the country about is very nice. The cemetery is large and well kept with a lot of expensive wreaths. A fire starts on the dock shortly after the Pegasus arrives in Noumea and there are a number of days of a court of inquiry into the cause of the fire. The ship moves on to Port Sandwich at one of the Islands in the New Hebrides. Hedingham continues We have 5 nrs on board as prisoners since we were at Noumea we are taking them down to the Islands for exile as they have committed a murder. The ship leaves Port Sandwich and arrives at the Island of Mallicolo. The Pegasus joins a French ship on the island. What happens next is a sad legacy of European colonialism. Hedingham and a party of about 80 men and officers land on the island and proceed to massacre the local population as revenge for alleged recent murders of French members of the schooner Lily by the natives of this small island. The event is harrowing but is written with the same cool and calm demeanor as all the other entries: .we carried two Maxim guns and the men armed with rifles and bayonets and some with cutlass and revolvers each man carried 120 rounds a small party landed at the same time from the French ship we all line up on the beach and the whole marched off together into the bush the party passed through a friendly village about a mile from the beach and about two miles further on they came to another village a halt was made and about 100 rounds fired from the Maxim and when they came into the village it was deserted.again to another village with the same result the natives firing one or two shots. The village which was called Billias was then set on fire cokeonut trees and fruit trees were cut down and all the wooden idols blown up after.the party marched back again to the other village which was also burned down.steep hills all the while. The ship then moves on to another part of the island landing another armed force on the village and threatening that we would blow the village up if they do not fetch off two others that escaped this afternoon. The natives deliver the men the next day. The ship leaves and goes back to Noumea where Hedingham reports: one of the last two nr prisoners that we took on board jumped overboard in the night and tried to escape but they lowered a boat and brought him back. About a month later another raid and massacre on the natives occurs: As soon as the natives saw that they had got to go with us they started resisting one of the broke away and they shot him down as soon as they heard the shot all the lot made a rush in all directions down the hill they fired at them as quick as they could and several of them fell they ceased firing and all we had was four men and two women. We left those that were shot where they fell and marched back about 2pm. On the way down 2 of the men broke away at different places and were shot. So when we got to the beach we only had two men and two women. The French take the prisoners off with them. Another landing happens a few days later at the town of Atchin in Malekula island. They demand the natives give up their pigs and rifles and the natives give in bringing all together about 24 pigs and about 60 Snider Rifles. This is the last landing as the ship soon goes back to Sydney harbor. There is shore leave in Sydney where Hedingham takes the train to Menangle Australia to shoot rabbits. 1906 begins with more of the same patrolling the Australian station doing military exercises with other ships and remarking on the occasional shore leave regatta or holiday. In April Hedingham gets appendicitis and is holed up in the sick bay for a couple days. There is more patrolling and the occasional landing in New Hebrides or Vanuatu to capture alleged criminals. For example: Wed. June 5th. Landed an armed Party this afternoon and brought off two chiefs to be punished for stealing canoes. Gave them a dozen strokes each in their own village. Beginning in November 1906 the ship begins to head back to England arriving at the end of January 1907. The book is approximately 260 pages in length of which close to 200 pages have writing in them. The covers are marbled paper over board and are faded and speckled especially at the corners. The spine is in fair condition showing wear and tear at the top and bottom. No pages are fully detached from the book but many are detached from the spine. The book still holds together but should be handled with care. The paper especially in the beginning and end shows some foxing and age-toning but not enough to affect the legibility of the content. The handwriting is crisp and clean throughout and the ink is still quite dense fading only at a few points throughout. Background: The HMS Pegasus was one of 11 Pelorus-class protected cruisers ordered for the Royal Navy in 1893 under the Spencer Program and based on the earlier Pearl class. The ship was sunk at the Battle of Zanzibar in 1914. OVERALL: G; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF F. G. HEDINGHAM H.M.S. PEGASUS AUSTRALIA STATION BRITISH ROYAL NAVY PRE WORLD WAR 1 BRITISH NAVY COLONIALISM IN OCEANIA VANUATU NEW HEBRIDES NOUMEA ENGLISH COLONIAL EMPIRE DOWN UNDER OZ AUSSIE SOUTH PACIFIC ANGLO-FRENCH JOINT NAVAL COMMISSION ENGLISH SUBJUGATION OF NATIVE PEOPLES PELORUS-CLASS PROTECTED CRUISER ENGLAND UNITED KINGDOM BRITISH NAVAL DOMINANCE PRE-WW1 OCEANIA BRITANNICA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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MORVEN M JONESBiblio.com

c1870s ORIGINAL SIGNIFICANT CIVIL WAR DIARY DETAILING THE BRUTAL TREATMENT AND SCANDALOUS TRIAL OF 3 UNION OFFICERS HANDWRITTEN BY A KEY PLAYER & MUCH MALIGNED MIDDLE AGED UNION ARMY OFFICER ATTORNEY WHO AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER HAD THE EAR OF PRESIDENTS

18790002377UTICA NEW YORK WASHINGTON DC OLD CAPITOL PRISON 1879. On offer is a sensational original manuscript Civil War relic of no little significant historical content. The author Morven M. Jones 1815-1886; Utica New York was a key player in one of the Civil War's most notorious scandals: allegations of election fraud vote tampering conspiracy leading to the brutal arrest and incarceration of three men; a Union Colonel a Major and the author a middle aged Lieutenant cashiered out as an officer due to the ill effects of his time as a POW working under the auspices of the Governor of New York whilst trying to follow unclear regulations. The case details were published in a pamphlet and researchers and historians will treasure the fact that Mr. Jones wrote his 50 page or so memoir in the broad margins of an early printed edition of this booklet about him and his co-defendants case and the trial: The United States of America vs. Samuel North Levi Cohn and Morven M. Jones the published work names him as Marvin which he corrected in pencil. Writing retrospectively we note his signature at the close of an entry near the end dated 1879 he writes a commentary following the published parts of the trial and at great length about his arrest incarceration and his time and terrible treatment at the Old Capitol Prison especially by the warden William Wood. He also writes about his time during the war conversations he had with President Abraham Lincoln and much much more offering page after page of historical narrative. Here are some snippets: North Jones and Cohn were arrested by Military Police Oct 27 1864 and at once placed in separate close confinement in Old Capitol PrisonThe cells were close and sultry during the day but the nights were cold and chillyOne day I burned a broom handle slowly nearly from end to end for fear of entirely losing fire to kindle withWhile in the cells we were not allowed to look out of the small windows not even to place our faces to the lower part of the window.Several times when I had my face close to the lower end of the window trying to inhale a little fresh air did I see a musket pointed at my head with the order from the sentinel to get away from that windseveral of our soldiers being shot for looking out of the windows of the prison. The windows were the death line and if a prisoner could be seen looking out the order or the practice was to shoot himMy wife was one of the most fearless women I had ever knownshe could assist in an amputation of a soldiers limb with as much coolness as any surgeon in the army while all the tender sympathies of the mother wife and sister combined.soon after our imprisonment Col Foster told my wife she might as well go home that she could do her husband no good by staying in Washington and he would be convicted and sent to state prisonwhenever she went in the street was under the surveillance of male and female spies and detectives. Her private baggage and clothing was searched several times once by men with shoulder straps she told these that her husband had been an officerHe suspected someone was preparing to attempt to escape that evening and if he saw anyone trying to get out there his orders were to shoot him. The attempt was made and the prisoner was shot dead and then Wood after telling the story would laugh at it as a good jokeBill Wood superintendent of Old Capitol Atheist and generally a brute as he was sometimes had good streaks in him at one of the times when North Jones and Cohn had been taken from their cells and put in the large favored room with some 20 to 30 other gentlemen he said to us you damned New York ballot box stuffers have no business heredidn't do half as bad things as I did at Baltimore on Election day for I and the other fellows I took with me voted early and oftenOne prisoner by a bold reckless effort escaped in broad daylight although the prisoner was surrounded by 3 lines of sentinelsOne day an old man and his daughter a good and respectable looking young woman were brought to the prison from West Virginia as hostages for a son and brother who was accused of a crime and with being in the rebel service. The girl was placed in one end of the block alone and there were seldom any but very few females prisoners in that part of the building. Wood used to visit her room ostensibly to obtain some state secrets but it was well known that he was a beast in his passions soon it was known that the girls was very ill of brain fever and was a raving maniac about a week after the body of the poor girl was carried from the prison in a rough box the father was weeping in the prison yard he had not been allowed to visit her during her illness nor was he allowed to see her remains and all of this within almost a stones throw of the Capitol of the United StatesAt one time a colored soldier was brought to the prison under sentence of death by court martial for shooting his wife. He was to be hanged in two days this was the first he had heard of his sentence. He was placed in a cell close by where I was and a colored preacher was sent to prepare him for his doom. Bill Wood said it looked too damned bad that if his death could be put off for a week he would find whiskey and beef steak and the nigger preacher could pray the poor devil right straight into Father Abraham's bosom. Early next morning the day of execution Wood sent the colored preacher in his carriage to ask President Lincoln to defer the execution for a week but the preacher returned saying he could not see the President. wood said no one could keep him out of the White House and he and the preacher started putting the horse to his speedsaying the President would very likely interfere and compel them to come again that it would be just as well to hang the man that morning. Wood came back jubilant over his success in seeing the President Lincoln and told the preacher to do his best and pray the nigger in Abraham's bosomWhen arrested October 27 I was put in a cell with a man charged with passing Confederate money here I was buried out of sightNov 1 a prison official opened my cell door and ordered to proceed to the prison office as I did with a guard of a soldier with a fixed bayonetOn our trial we called for the order for our arrest and it was then By Order of Abraham Lincoln President by HA Stanton Secretary of War a forged or substituted order died the next day after we were in prisonMay 17 my wife and self with Dr Coventry and Merit Peckham started for Washington on a telegram from JF Seymour this was soon after the slaughter of the WildernessMy wife and myself devoted our time and strength to the 50000 wounded and sick soldiers in the hospitals at Washington. They died there by thousands many recovered or were removed to distant hospitals or were sent home discharged but the places were filled from the battlefield the 50000 cots were full. This was true while Republican soldiers in the hospitals in Washington had no difficulty in having their voting papers certified by officers detailed of the purpose every obstacle was thrown in the way of Democratic soldiersAn Oswego Captain whose arm was shattered so that he could but barely write his name and that with much pain and difficulty being a Democrat came from his hospital to the NY agency and for a day or two and took a few votes. For this he was at once dismissed from the service without any ceremony only for helping some wounded democratic soldiers to send home their votes for the old Gen Little Mac and Gov SeymourThe next Monday Jones and his traps were taken to cell No 8 where he was put in with a Cincinnati engraver arrested on a charge of counterfeitingin a few days Jones was taken from No 8 and put in cell No 6 where he found Col North alone and SickThe next day Wood called for Cohn and invited him to take a ride took him to the Treasury where they stopped fora few minutes and then drove on to the White House with as much freedom as tho he had owned the White House Bill Wood invited Cohn upstairs to see Old Abe they were shown into a small room and there Cohn found the President Col Foster the Judge Advocate and Clephane the recorder of the military court the two men who had imposed themselves upon Jones in the Prison Office 25 days before. The whole trick and conspiracy were apparent at a glanceAfter an Introduction President Lincoln with Foster Clephane and Wood present says President Lincoln you Mr Cohn are one of these New York prisoners arrested for fraud as to soldiers votes now if you will make a full statement of all you know about those matters you need not go back to prison but shall be discharged from this moment. Cohn replied that he knew nothing in regard to those matters but what he was willing to tell there or anywhere. Pres Lincoln then repeated what he had said that if Mr Cohn would then state what he knew he should then and there be dischargedMr Cohn then gave a history of all he had known or see with regard to voting at the NY Agency and elsewhereWhen Mr Cohn had completed his statement President Lincoln said Mr Cohn I don't see as you have hurt anybody nor could I if I told the truth was Mr Cohn's reply. The President then dismissed Cohn and Wood and Cohn started downstairs supposing that he was free according to Pres Lincoln's promise Oh No says Wood you will have to go back to prison until your statement is written out for you to sign and then you will be dischargedThe McClellan meetings seemed to be the largest and most enthusiastic a large portion of the soldiers were for little Macon one evening the Republicans had a very large torch procession helped greatly by niggers and as it passed up Pennsylvania Avenue one of the helpers at Old Capitol Prison set fire to and burned the large National Flag hanging across the avenue in front of the Democratic HeadquartersToward the latter part of Oct President Lincoln became quite confident of carrying New York. in cases of outrage in cases calling for sympathy or investigation President Lincoln heard and ears were more open than any member of his cabinet and yet no one democrat nor republican was allowed to approach him in regard to NorthPresident Lincoln was made to see and feel how much he was indebted to the Sewards Fenton and the few other arch conspirators and to be made a tool of as in Cohn's casebringing down the dignity of the Presidency to the dirty work of a detectiveThe President and those below him made such efforts to find or invent something which might be used in getting out of the dilemmaThe prosecution had sent its spies all over the state of New York to find if possible some weak point in the characters or records of the Deftsit would be policy not to produce before a court of decent Army officers had stakes its reputation upon being able to prove monstrous frauds as to soldiers votes.one the day the trial was concluded Maj General Doubleday President of the court pronounced the whole thing a farceHalf of Grant's army would have been transferred from Petersburg to Albany the plans were formed to capture Gov Seymour and only failed in execution the object was to carry the state for Lincoln and Fenton. Suspicion and doubts were thrown around the democratic soldiers votes sent homeI then took passage for Fortress Monroe with one assistant feeling disposed to fight out the question of a NY agency on that line if it took all summer arriving in James River. We were all stopped by Gen Butler's orders. After being arrested by a lot of drakes as a Virginia rebel because I wore a light gray suit I made my way back to Washingtonwith six physicians and four assistants and over six hundred dollars in hospital stores I started for City Point intending to establish an agency where New York soldiers would be looked after and cared for some as soldiers of other stateson arriving at City Point obstacles were immediately thrown in the way of landing my good s and storing them. We arrived at City Point in PM of 22nd and were directed back a mile or two to the main camp where are found lodgings in tents. The next morning all of the physicians were ordered to duty as common nurses in various corps hospitals and our six physicians were assigned to duty as suchOur guards kindly marched us aboard the steamboat and with many curses against those who had treated us in that mannerat that time it was decided that I was drunk and sutured the camp and that was the reason for my expulsion" Overall G. BIO NOTES: Morven M. Jones fought in the Civil War for the Union in the 2 New York Heavy Artillery Regiment. He entered the war with the rank of 1 Lieut. and left with the rank of 1 Lieut. Company M mustered in December 12 1861. Jones was the former Chief Clerk Office Secty of State NY; one of the founders and organizers of the Oneida Historical Society; "attorney autograph collector and victim of one of the most scandalous political trials of the Civil War." HISTORICAL NOTES: Wiki: Old Capitol Prison 1861-1867 With the start of the Civil War in 1861 the Union repurchased the building to use as a prison for captured Confederates as well as political prisoners Union officers convicted of insubordination and local prostitutes. Many people arrested following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln were also held here. These included Dr. Samuel Mudd Mary Surratt Louis Weichmann and John T. Ford owner of Ford's Theater where Lincoln was shot. The adjoining row of houses Duff Green's Row was also used as part of the prison. Famous inmates of the prison included Rose Greenhow Belle Boyd John Mosby and Henry Wirz who was hanged in the yard of the prison. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Manuscript. hardcover

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VA'AD HAKEHILABiblio.com

1947 SIGNIFICANT ORIGINAL HEBREW MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY A LOCAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEMBER DETAILING THE INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT AND VIOLENT MONTHS AND WEEKS IN JERUSALEM BEFORE THE NATION OF ISRAEL WAS REBORN

19470008116Jerusalem Israel British Mandated Palestine. Good. 1947. On offer is a unique historically significant journal handwritten during the final days of British Mandated Palestine most entries made immediately prior to the Declaration of Independence. This is a one-year page a day journal for the Jewish year of 5708 September 1947 to October 1948 has about 50 entries with most entries made between September 1947 and December 1947 and few brief records scattered over the next few months - the last one is dated June 7. It measures 7' by 5' the hardcover is slightly soiled but otherwise the journal is in very good condition. The text is in Hebrew the handwriting is mostly legible. Author's name is not identified but there is a note on the front page: "Vaad Hakehilla. Hanala Klalit" Local Community Council. General Management. It is clear from this note and from the context that the journal was kept by a member of the Hebrew Community Council in Jerusalem the body that was established in 1917 and coordinated and represented different groups of Jerusalem Jews during the British Mandate. Vaad Hakehila was responsible for different aspects of Jewish life in the city including economic and social assistance to the residents. It had a social services department and a society of assistance to kindergartens issues related to them are mentioned in the journal several times. Most entries are the minutes of the Council meetings. Some entries deal with organizational and financial matters taxes elections complaints dispute settlement work of social services purchase of fire engines but most meetings reflect increasingly tense situation in the city and concern food and fuel supply food rationing security and organizing Mishmar ha'am National Guard - unit of volunteers established in September 1947 in Jerusalem for maintenance of public order. The Council was constantly in contact with the state authorities political and religious leaders various Jewish organizations trying to solve various problems facing Jewish community in the city. Among the names mentioned in the journal are Yitzhak Ben-Zvi David-Zvi Pinkas a Zionist activist politician a signatory of the Declaration of independence and a future minister Mordechai Shatner a signatory of the Declaration activist and politician one of the founders of Yad Va-Shem who then was a member of the Jewish National Council Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel the Sephardi chief rabbi of Mandatory Palestine who appeared before the Mandatory government as representatives of the Jewish community and on missions on its behalf Itzhak HaLevi Herzog the first Chief Rabbi of Ireland and then the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Mandatory Palestine and of Israel Menashe Elassar a noted Jerusalem businessman and many other. The first entry is dated September 15 and mentions a meeting with Mr. Ben-Zvi who had been the President and a member of the Vaad Haleumi the National Council a post in which he served as the chief representative of the Jewish community vis-a-vis the mandatory authorities. His name is mentioned several times throughout the journal in relation to various matters. A council meeting on September 17 dealt with several issues including social work and house confiscation order of the Babayoff family: "Military Commander refused a request to postpone confiscation order for the Babayoff's House till after the holidays. Chief Rabbi Uziel was asked to speak with the commissioner about postponement of the confiscation order. Rabbi Herzog was also asked to speak with the Military Commander regarding the same matter". Many entries mention searches conducted by the British Army in Jewish neighbourhoods one of such searches on Yom Kippur Eve finished with desecration of a synagogue: "Search in Nachlat Zvi Jerusalem neighbourhood. After we received information regarding the desecration of the synagogue by the army during their search R' Nattan and I went to check if the information was correct. We reached the location after the search had finished and the army left the place. All the synagogue benches the tables chairs and pillows were upside down. All of the study books Mishnayot Zohar Gemaras were scattered on the floor. The holy ark was open and the Torah scrolls were open ." Some of the entries refer to property damage caused by bombings that the council members were assessing: "After the two nights that passed in Jerusalem Shabbat night and Motzei Shabbat when tens of thousands of bullets were shot towards the all the Jewish areas of the city I got up early . to visit the places that were the primary targets of the bullets of the police and soldiers. The primary target was again the homes near the police dormitory in the hospital of the English Mission. The view of the horrifying sight of the destruction caused to these homes and the miracle that nobody's life was taken . testimonies were collected from dozens of people."Nov. 16. One of the constant subjects was ensuring food and fuel supply in the city: "Meeting of the supply committee with bakery owners to ensure sufficient flour supply in case of emergency" ".To bring all wholesalers and demand from them to increase supplies in Jerusalem." they meet with members of the Jewish National Council JNC and devote many meetings to this matter. As part of their activity they meet with mukhtars heads of Arabic neighbourhoods. Va'ad had limited means to cope with the worsening situation and in December the Jerusalem Emergency Committee was set up that took upon itself civil administration of Jewish Jerusalem which explains why there are almost no entries after November. Though it includes only about 50 entries of varying length the journal provides a lot of details from the months preceding the Declaration of Independence and contains names of many people who played an important role in creation of the Israeli State. Overall it's a fascinating document of the life of Jewish community in Jerusalem during the last months of the British Mandate and activity of the Jewish Community Council in Jerusalem.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY 1940s POST-WW2 ERA MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL JERUSALEM JEWISH QUARTER CREATION OF ISRAEL JEWS OF JERUSALEM BRITISH MANDATE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE MANDATORY PALESTINE BATTLE OF JERUSALEM 1947 BOMBINGS IN JERUSALEM JEWISH SELF-GOVERNING BODIES IN MANDATORY PALESTINE MISHMAR HA'AM NATIONAL GUARD IN JERUSALEM LOCAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL IN JERUSALEM VA'AD HAKEHILA VAAD HAKEHILA JERUSALEM LOCAL AUTHORITIES LEADERS OF JEWISH COMMUNITY OLD CITY PARTITION BRITISH ARMY IN MANDATORY PALESTINE SOCIAL SERVICES DURING THE BRITISH MANDATE ISRAEL BEFORE INDEPENDENCE SELF-GOVERNMENT OF JEWS IN JERUSALEM JEWISH COOPERATION WITH BRITISH ADMINISTRATION IN PALESTINE YITZHAK BEN-ZVI DAVID-ZVI PINKAS MORDECHAI SHATNER END OF THE BRITISH MANDATE FOOD RATIONING IN JERUSALEM FOOD SUPPLY TO JERUSALEM ZIONISM ZIONIST ACTIVISTS JEWISH NATIONAL COUNCIL JNC VAAD HALEUMI 1947 JERUSALEM RIOTS JERUSALEM RELIGIOUS LEADERS HEBRAICA JEWISH HISTORY HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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CROSS, STANLEY THOMASBiblio.com

1907 - 1950 AWESOME ARCHIVE OF 35 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY AN INSIDER AT THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS THE INTERNATIONAL COURTS AND THE UNITED NATIONS WORKING UNDER THE NOTED NORWEGIAN EDVARD HAMBRO

19070001420PURNODE BELGIUM THE HAGUE NETHERLANDS GENEVA. Very Good. 1907. On offer is a sensational archive of historically significant original manuscript diaries of Stanley Thomas Cross an well placed employee of the BBC British Broadcasting Company acting as a 'switch-censor' at the League of Nations Permanent Court of International Justice and United Nations International Court of Justice at The Hague under Edvard Isak Hambro b.1911 - d.1977; was a Norwegian politician; the 25th President of the United Nations General Assembly 1970 - 1971 and also served on the UN's International Law Commission from 1972 to 1977. The historical significance of the diaries is inestimable as they provide primary information on the day-to-day inner workings of the Court of Justice over a period of 25 years spanning the Second World War as well as of the activities of a wartime BBC 'switch censor'. Cross does a super job of describing his employment at the League of Nations 'jet-setting' for the BBC between London England; Geneva Switzerland; The Hague Holland and Purnode Belgium plus other exotic locales. By diarizing his own life he also captures much of the work he does for Edvard Hambro providing an almost parallel `biography` of Hambro`s work. Over 35 volumes from 1907 - 1950 lacking 1914-1919 1940 1945 1946 Cross over writes most days misses some but collector's researchers and historians of the era International law and post-World War I Europe will find a treasure trove of insider details. The diaries are written by a cultured educated individual in international affairs though he is not afraid to let his prejudices` show: on November 15th Cross is present at the first session of the General Assembly at its new headquarters in Geneva 'I wore the old tail coat got for H T Cs wedding for the third time in my life'. On 12 May 1936: 'Council met 1700-1800 re Ethiopian affair. Ital delegation left Geneva!!' On 3 September 1924: 'Exciting day at Court. Election of President for 1925-7. Loder to be reelected & was exceedingly upset with result & in my opinion behaved in a contemptible & undignified manner. Moore was the best candidate but there were always 4 votes stoutly opposed to him I suspect coming from the Jap & the 2 S. American Dagos. . To day Thursday morning Loder who had been talked to by Finlay announced that he withdrew his candidature; Moore did the same that being the bargain between them. After several more ballots & another adjournment Huber was elected President much against his wishes.' He describes the effects on London of German bombing. On 11 May 1941: 'Left Blackheath 1630 had to take several trams & buses to get to town because of results of Blitz. Crossed Lambeth Bridge on foot. Most of London Bridges closed. Ho of Commons Westmr Abbey Deanery & other buildings have been hit. Also Big Ben but it still functions.' 13 May 1941: 'Had to do a Belgian transmission 9am Then for a walk to see results of blitz. Ludgate hill lower part S. Side K. William Street Gt Tower St Gresham St & Newgate especially. Old Bailey & "Divisions" blitzed. Also Bartlett's Buildings.' BIO NOTES: Stanley Thomas Cross c.1884 - 1950 was educated at Christ's Hospital London and Pembroke College Oxford. After a period as a schoolmaster and service in the Great War he worked as a translator at the League of Nations Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague. On the outbreak of the Second World War he was employed at the BBC in London as a 'switch censor'; at the end of 1944. By 1947 he was back translating at The Hague where he worked closely with Edvard Isak Hambro later President of the U.N. by whom he was held in high regard. Thereafter he returned to the Hague where he worked at the Registry of the United Nations International Court of Justice until his retirement in 1949. In August 1949 Cross retired to Purnode where beset with money worries he died six months later. Loosely inserted in the last volume is a manuscript account 4to 1 p by Cross's wife Alice of his last day and death after an attack of angina. Mostly 12mo the first six are uniform by W. Straker Ltd of Ludgate Hill; the rest 'Boot's Home Diary' in various colours and slightly larger format from 1939. All in good condition: lightly-aged and with a few preliminary leaves not containing diary entries torn out by Cross from the volumes for 1920 and 1921. Later volumes with accounts at end. Overall VG.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF STANLEY CROSS LEAGUE OF NATIONS THE UNITED NATIONS BBC BRITISH BROADCASTING COMPANY EDVARD ISAK HAMBRO UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY NORWEGIAN NORWAY CINEY-PURNODE BELGIUM THE HAGUE INTERNATIONAL COURTS GENEVA SWITZERLAND INTERNATIONAL LAW UN WORLD COURTS HOLLAND THE NETHERLANDS POST WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR ONE WWI WW1 WWII WORLD WAR II WORLD WAR TWO WW2 VADE MECUM HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY TRAVEL 20TH CENTURY antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown

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UNKNOWNBiblio.com

1896 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOUNG MUSLIM MAN WHO WITNESSES THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER AT THE HANDS OF THE SULTAN'S SOLDIERS HIS MOTHER BY ROBBERS AND HIS SUBSEQUENT ENSLAVEMENT AS A GUNMAKER AND TRAINING AT AMERICA'S WINCHESTER ARMS FACTORY

18960002337FEZ MOROCCO CASABLANCA SAHARA DESERT NORTH AFRICA. Very Good. 1896. On offer is a simply sensational riveting original very intriguing significant manuscript autobiography dated Dec. 27 '96 1896 of a young Muslim boy who recounts over 69 or so pages his birth on the sands of the desert near Fez and his enslavement and eventual repatriation. The details of his life a nothing short of remarkable for readers in the 21st Century: his parents; a father of immense piety his mother an outcast of her tribe and himself a young boy who would eventually watch his father and his mother be murdered separately. Historians and researchers will find a fascinating and arguably an unparalleled first-hand account of this boy's life under Islamic Code and his utterances provide a full understanding of his beliefs and the guidance they provide his humanity. Even a casual read reveals an eyebrow raising narrative: after the murder of his father by the Sultan's soldiers and his mother by robbers he was taken captive as a slave and apprenticed to a gunsmith who finished guns for the Sultan's army. The unidentified author and some other slaves were apprenticed to the Sultan's gunsmith and were at one time sent to America where they were to work in what appears to be the Winchester Gun Factory in order to learn the art of gun making - to provide better guns for Sultan's army. The details of travels suffering and cruelty are all related but in a quick paced to the point manner. After returning from his training he was returned to his master at Casablanca. It appears that the author escaped slavery around this time and eventually returned to his homeland in the Sahara Desert where he had a deep religious experience and felt the call of Allah on his life to become a hadji like his father. With this call he sought out the place where his father had lived to claim that dwelling as his own. The manuscript begins: "I was born on the sands of the Sahara where the caravans come up from Timbuctoo. The white sands that stretch away from the mountains on the West toward the end of the world behind these mountains there is nothing and no one has been there but towards the East one may go as far as Mecca and become a Hadji as was my father. All this is the land of the true believer where he may hear and obey the call of the Prophet and live in the true faith. The sun shines there always and there are no rains as in other lands to torment the faithful. If clouds come it is but to chase their shadows on the sunlit sand. My father was a saint and lived in a white tomb overlooking the plain and near the ___ of the great caravan . . . . He was a holy man who made the journey to Mecca many times. Sickness and death did not molest him so that he knew he was accepted of Allah and waited only the call of the Prophet. . . . . It was caravans from the south that were the most interesting for thy brought the slaves that should serve the faithful at Fez and Wazan. As true believers we could rejoice at their captivity for they would be converted. They were mostly in chains each with a heavy ring about his neck from which a chain extended to a ring upon the neck of his neighbour and there were always some rings without necks by counting which you might know how many had died in coming through the desert. My father thought that all should be killed as infidels hateful to Allah intolerable to the faithful but the people of the caravans thought not so claiming the example of Mohamad who spread the faith by conquest." We learn that his father's piety was also his downfall as he was enraged by an infidel Englishman travelling under the Sultan's protection and after he raised a knife to attack the infidel he was summarily destroyed by the Sultan's troops. His mother died within days at the hand of robbers who stole the camel she was given as a blood libel payment. The boy's description of the Englishman's attitude of the blood libel payment is near comedic if it was not so insensitive to the local custom. Toward the conclusion of the 69 page manuscript is the following interesting statement regarding the author's account of his experiences. After describing his having found a place of safety in the mosque of Edris he writes "Not far away is the house of the books of a thousand years near which dwells the scribe who has written this for me to send to the head man a Lida Winster Winchester gun house. A gun maker in the old street goes shortly to see Caid Cobb at Cassablanca. I know not why he has promised to give the Caid this writing to be sent to the head man also to say to the Caid that the man who made it was dead." The work closes with the following: "Soon the rains will be over and then I will walk southward to the place where my father dwelt and seize the tomb in which he lived for it is my right. There only is the land of the true believer where he may hear and obey the call of the prophet. There he needs neither mosque nor Caid for he has the protection of the white sand of the desert and its rainless sky." We note there is what we believe is a later ownership inscription with the name J.G. Bennett 258 Church Street. Research suggests this was likely the noted Islamist John Godolphin Bennett who may have received the book after as the book relates it was sent to the head man at Winchester. The manuscript is written in a ledger style book with black boards and red morocco spine cover and corners. The spine cover is missing. Wear to extremities and fading in one area on the upper front panel corner. The early pages are alphabetized followed by 245 pages of very thin paper. The biographical account is written on the first 69 pages are upon this thin stock. With a few exceptions the back of each page is blank. The work is entirely in pencil with corrections made here and there as will be noted in the accompanying scans. The pages are all intact with only the first page showing a small separation from the inner hinge. The last page blank is mostly missing---no writing evident on this page. The covers are loose and there is weakness in the spine but nothing that affects the text. Occasional light brown age spots otherwise the pages are quite clean. Overall G.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF J.G. BENNETT 258 CHURCH STREET JOHN GODOLPHIN BENNETT MUSLIM SLAVE BOY RABAT FES MEKNES SLAVERY WINCHESTER FIREARMS 19TH CENTURY SLAVERY TRUE TALES OF BONDAGE SLAVING SLAVE MASTER LIFE IN BONDAGE GUNS GUN MAKING WINCHESTER GUN FACTORY SAHARA NORTH AFRICA MOROCCO WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT FEZ ISLAM ISLAMIC ISLAMISTS SHARIANOMADS NOMADIC PEOPLES NOMADIC TRIBES BEDOUIN HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . hardcover

Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. · Canada21 255,99 $US≈ 17 984,69 €

DR WILL P SHERIDAN and MRS MARY W P SHERIDANBiblio.com

1909 1910 & 1911 ARCHIVE OF THREE 3 MANUSCRIPT JOURNALS AND DIARIES OF TWO DEDICATED CANADIAN MISSIONARIES BRINGING WESTERN HEALTH CARE AND CHRISTIAN OUTREACH TO THE SICHUAN PROVINCES WITH THE BACK DROP OF SUN YAT-SEN AND THE REVOLUTION

19090001418CHENGTU SICHUAN PROVINCE CHINA. Good. 1909. On offer is a simply super archive of three 3 historically significant manuscript diaries and journals authored and handwritten by Dr. Will P. Sheridan and his wife Mary W.P. dated 1909 1910 and 1911. Curiously inscribed noting that the diary is primarily Will's but Mary does the actual writing. The largish two-days to a page Grand & Toy 8½ x 7 inch journal style books sent by Toronto friend Ethel Cassidy are filled with this extraordinary Canadian missionary and doctor's narrative while in China at the C.M.M. General Hospital Chengtu. Rarely missing days though the 1911 book was delivered to China late but pages from another notebook are enclosed. The writings run from the mundane duties of daily life observations regarding Chinese medical methods comparing Western methods and all matters of day to day life like their 4th Wedding Anniversary on Oct. 16th 1911 their baby Virginia adoringly referred to as 'Little Girl Baby' plus almost daily fully written descriptions and opinions of this couple with a keen observant eye and obviously accomplished diarists. Adding a superb depth to the breadth of their mission are a number of ephemeral pieces including letter copies notes financials lists of visitors Christmas gifts recipes newspaper cuttings and Chinese Imperial decrees etc. etc. provide for an extraordinary detailed look into Christian outreach in China at the very moment of China's move into the Modern Era from just before the Wuchang Uprising and the ascendancy of Sun Yat-Sen. Some loss to the spine and detached covers on the 1910 and 1911 books with 1909 VG but overall G.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MISSIONARY MISSIONARIES MISSIONS DOCTORS ON TRAVELS THE MIDDLE KINGDOM TRAVEL HISTORY OF CHINESE CONVERSION TO CHRISTIANITY WESTERN MEDICINE CHRISTIAN CHRISTIANITY OUTREACH TURN OF THE CENTURY CHINA MODERN ERA VADE MECUM HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY TRAVEL 20TH CENTURY antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel Wuchang Uprising Wuhan Republic of China Nanjing Sun Yat-sen Yuan Shikai Qing government post Boxer Rebellion Chengdu Chengtu Sichuan Province Southwest China . unknown

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EC WHITE E CBiblio.com

1890 - 1891 FASCINATING SIGNIFICANT ORIGINAL DIARY WRITTEN BY A KEEN EYED AMERICAN ADVENTURER BUSINESSMAN AUTHOR AND EXPERT ON SOUTH AMERICA WHO GOES FROM THE CIVIL WAR IN CHILE TO THE RUINS OF A PYGMY CITY IN THE ANDES AND MUCH MUCH MORE

18900002593SOUTH AMERICA PERU BOLIVIA VENEZUELA CHILE. Good. 1890. On offer is an original historically significant 1890 to 1891 manuscript diary handwritten by prominent New York businessman and author E.C. White E.C. White was the son of Dr. Emerson White who was president of Purdue University. His brother was Albert Blakeslee ''A. B.'' White he was West Virginia's 11th governor serving from 1901-05 who traveled and lived in South America. The keen eyed and erudite diarist Mr. White does a superb job detailing his adventures by steamship horseback Alpaca and train. But his experiences and downright good fortune to be in the right place at the right time to witness and participate in some extraordinary events in South America most particularly the civil war in Chile. White was in Venezuela Peru Chile Bolivia and points in between and among his experiences are the finding an Incan "ruined city" on top of a mountain in Peru spies hiding on board a steamship remains of a torpedoed ship and travel by train through the Andes. As noted on the cover of the diary is "South American Notes - E C White. Kal- Blanco" casual research finds E.C. White was a wealthy businessman he owned E.C. White Co in New York City. White traveled the world and spent most of his time in South America. In fact he spent so much time there that he was offered the appointment as Minster to Chile by President Harrison. He declined the offer due to business considerations. He had a close association with McKinley who at the time was his main supporter for the position. McKinley wrote of White to President Harrison "Mr. White has spent several years in Spanish- America. He is a gentleman of high character education and refinement". The book contains about 150-165 typed and handwritten pages sketches mimeographed bulletins business contacts in South America. He may have been in the pharmaceutical business there are lists of doctors pharmacists herbal medicines and cures are noted. We note some pages are onion skin and faded but all can be read with patience. As an expert on South America he periodically wrote articles in a number of publications. He wrote under his pen name "Kal- Blanco" and some of his original articles are on the web. There are several typed stories in this diary that appear to be rough drafts he later published. These stories are about his observations and travels and are nonfiction and include original corrections. There is even an original story he did for the Home Maker Magazine titled "Among the Venezuelans" with some hand written notations in the margins. This story includes photos. Entries begin in New York Oct 8 1890 as White boards the Steamship Muriel in route the ship stops at St George St. Kitts Dominca Martinique Granada and Trinidad. He would eventually reach Columbia Venezuela Peru Chile and Bolivia. Included are three mimeographed bulletins 2 titled" Manavi's Bulletins" and one titled "The Esk's Daily Bulletin". Historians and researchers will find a treasure trove of material. White writes about the socio political aspects of each country and examines cultural traits with a keen eye for observation. His diary entries as well as his articles are extensive and in many cases fill the entire sheet. Other items found between the sheets are advertising flyers one photo negative and travel notes. Here are snippets: Note: interestingly White writes in the third person throughout the diary. Peru - March 8 1891 We had our first earthquake this morning. The servants thought that it was quite severe to M. It seemed quite a respectable shake. M.was tired and did not feel like going to church and Mr. W. Allowed his wife's indisposition to impose him so both stayed at home and Mr. W. bad man printed blue prints. In the afternoon we studied a little Spanish and took a walk. Retired early as usual. Peru - March 10 1891 Mr. W. Worked all day on the type- writer and M. extremely busy cleaning up everything after the journey to Huaca Puno In the evening we went to the circus by Mr. Pacigalupi's invitation and found it very good and that the theatre was very pretty. Peru -March 26 1891 Mr. W. Went to Callao in the morning to arrange to go on Saturday but found that there was no steamer left until the next week. In the afternoon there was a procession of 250 of the militia the army numbers 15000 all Indians & these Indians control the country. In the evening everybody promenading the streets: the ladies dressed their best. Children men woman all Going to church. Peru -March 27 1891 Great feast day. The militia surrounded the plaza and expect a grand procession. The people devote themselves to fasting and prayer what time they are not on the street and Mr. Basigalupi is very much put out about it as it is a check to all business. Bolivia - April 14 1891 Arrived at Chililaya - in Bolivia last night but on account of the Cana could not enter the port until daylight The town has about 40 houses and the chief export is potatoes silver and tin ore. The Grand Hotel where we stopped for the night is kept by a lady in high heeled shoes short dress and log earrings. The Amiras wear lose under drawers from the knee down and pants with a slit in the back of each leg. They bundle up their heads and necks with knitted goods and go barefoot. The women wear skirt a little below the knee and never change their clothes from one years end to the other. They very rarely wash. All dress in bright colors. Bolivia - April 23 1891 Left Puno for Arequipa early in the morning and arrived in the pm Mr. McCord has everything arranged for us to stay there. The ride was rather tedious as the scenery was the same as before except when we reached Arequipa- The moon rising between Mista- & Potosi was a beautiful sight. Bolivia April 24 1891 Took the train for Mollendo- after bidding Mr. McCord goodbye. Had a crowded car and rather unpleasant journey as it was very dusty. Arrived at 3 pm and found Mr. Turner waiting for us at the station to tell is that the" Bolivia " would sail that night and that they could not tell when there would be another steamer. We went up the company house and rested for an hour and than went to the steamer. The Purser gave is his room as the S. Was full but it was small and uncomfortable when we got to the S. We found Mr. Allen A. Swimmingly awaiting us. Chile- May 11891 Stopped at Autofogasta- and went ashore with Mr.S. and Mr.W. and appointed agents for all parties.Had a good time.At all of these ports there have been officers of the Revolution on board to search the ship for Government officials and we carry spies with us. It is supposed that there is one man hidden in the ship who is an officer of Balmaceda's. His wife is very cool collected even sleeping in the same cabin with the woman spy.There have been several parties arrested on suspicion and brought back but one was arrested and kept because he was known to have 50000 dollars concealed in his cabin. We are now past the Congressionalist's District. Discovery of the Ruins of a Pygmy city in the Andes. On the 26th day of April 1885 I arranged with a friend of mine who lived in Callao Peru to ascend Huaca Puno Dead Point and explore a ruined city said to be at its summit. The descendants of the Children of the Sun warned me against such an undertaking. Their superstitious ideas of Huaca Puno were not pleasant I must admit. They informed me that this was the home of bad spirits and that wild beasts only were allowed to exist there prowling around the streets day and night. They told me that no white man or Indian had ever been in this city since it was depopulated during the pre - Inca times by the cannibalistic tribes who leagued themselves with Satan against these wicked people who had rebelled from Satan and exterminated them. As we ascended our guide seemed to gain courage and decided to accompany us to the city. We found it walled egg shaped about one mile in length and one eighth of a mile in width and admirably fortified. Huaca Puno is in the Pacific range of the Andes and about 15000 ft. In elevation the tropical ocean breeze melting white frost that comes in July. I heard my friend hallooing for me to come up the Citadel Then it dawned upon us that it was a pygmy city. Columbia- Dec 1 & 2nd 1890 I contracted with the following papers viz. El FonografoLas Noticias El Zulia Illustrarado M Los Escos del Zulla. All of which I send to C.H.Gould. On the evening of the 2nd I left for Curacoa by the steamer Maracaibo. The cost of a passage is $ 15.00. Dec 3rd& 4th - I arrived in Curaacoa on the 4th and went to the hotel De Leon. Paid $ 1.60 per day and the food was so poisoned could hardly stand it. The maggots crawled out of the warmed over beef when brought on the table. I watched to see how many partook of the same and saw them all eat it the same as if it had not been alive. I went on the Philadelphia as soon as the steamer arrived. Mrs. Chambers and Miss Randolph were with the Caption Chambers. I met a druggist from Cucuta Gonzales Bona Hermanos who gave me the following doctors: List of doctors in Cucuta Columba. Among the Curacoans & The Maracaiboans excerpts from a 3 page story written in Venezuela The poor of Curacoa live entirely by their commerce as the Island produces only limited products. The island produces only a limited amount of agricultural products. The houses are constructed as in Holland roofed with red tile and very quaint in appearance. The people of this country believe that all North Americans are wealthy they know that our people tip them freely and from this they draw the rather erroneous conclusion that we are all millionaires. To them a little money means great luxury. For the lower classes are very destitute. Traveling is expensive in these countries on account of the excessive rates on steamers and the continual robbing of the boatmen and custom house officials. The later we might dispense without the former we must have the steamers being compelled to anchor one to five miles from shore. What a contrast: This evening I am writing on a table in the hotel parlor which has an old brick floor and naked whitewashed walls but lighted with an excellent Edison Electric light the only mark of advanced civilization around me. In one corner are crickets singing joyful songs under the new Star in Maracaibo- In another corner the lovers of evening light the lizards are blinking and twisting their heads to see if any person is intruding upon their possessions. Frequently these little innocent cold blooded vertebrates amuse themselves by running over your shoulders or the table where you are writing. However they are perfectly harmless and the larger species the Iguanas are eaten by the natives. In the early morning the market and the streets are full of Iguana vendors who are very persistent in their endeavors to sell you a string of live Iguana for the small sum of one real. There are 6 sketches. Two small sketches are executed in pencil: One mimeographed sketch titled "This Great Sea- Monster discovered by the Captain of the Muriel Oct 10 1890 off St Kitt's Island". The diary is bound in a leather folio sized journal 10.5 x 8.5 inches and overall G.; Typed Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF E.C. WHITE CHILE LOST INCA CITY PERU BOLIVIA COLOMBIA ESPIONAGE STEALTH DIPLOMACY LATIN AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA VENEZUELA PYGMY CITY IN THE ANDES INCA INCAN CHILEAN CIVIL WAR PHARMACEUTICALS MEDICINE IN SOUTH AMERICA PURDUE DR. EMERSON WHITE ALBERT BLAKESLEE ARCHAEOLOGY PALEONTOLOGY EXPLORATION KAL BLANCO HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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MARY BETH FOLANDBiblio.com

1967 SIGNIFICANT ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY AN AMERICAN CHRISTIAN WOMAN TOURING EUROPE AND THE MIDEAST AND EYEWITNESS TO THE AFTERMATH OF ISRAEL'S SMASHING VICTORY AGAINST HER SEETHING ANTAGONISTIC NEIGHBOURS

19670002590ISRAEL THE HOLY LAND ERETZ YISRAEL. Good. 1967. On offer is a superb significant original manuscript diary of a visit to Israel mere weeks after the Six-Day War in 1967 when the State of Israel was compelled to attack her threatening Arab neighbours and thusly destroying their armies and repatriating her ancient homelands of Judea and Samaria and most importantly the Old City of Jerusalem. For a historian this is an exceptional primary-source document. Not only does it deal with the immediate aftermath of the war it opens the door to examining the role of Christian groups in the United States vis-a-vis Israel and the rise of the religious right in American politics. In her trip she confronts circumstances that underlie the critical issues that beset the region to this today. Mary Beth Foland is a 55 year old American tourist who travels to Israel 7 weeks after the conclusion of this war. Born in 1912 she was 55 years old when she made this trip Foland passed away in 1988 at age 76. She was part of a church group that organized this tour - the Eggleston Missionary Tour. For many Christians in the United States Israel has a special draw and the Six-Day war made many more biblical sites accessible. Her trip encompasses visits to Tel Aviv Haifa Akko a Kibbutz Jerusalem Rome Athens Create Rhodes Istanbul Belos Mykonos Lucerne Dublin and Cork Ireland. Foland's travel journal is packed with details. She is a keen eyed erudite observer and prolific note taker. She is free with her opinions and observations - even if they are at times less than accurate and coloured by her religious views Her comments fully reflect the social circumstances of the late 1960s in affluent merica/California. She writes about war torn sections of cities the ever-present military and refugee camps. She also writes about the historic aspects of each area with emphasis on religious sites and practices. In addition to her own observations she notes conversations with local people who experienced the conflict first-hand. She begins her trip account after flying from Los Angeles to Washington DC: Enroute to Intern'al airport of Wash DC. Talk with chauffeur negro of limousine are serving God avoiding nervous breakdown by going to church his idea He's Baptist. . Barbara told she was Schiziod - used Thorazine to come out of voices & Shock - still "sees" people they were "inside" now are "outside" Aug 1 Her day ends with a prayer group meeting. . In Boeing 707 with 129 others aboard. We rec'd a menu printed for Eggleston Missionary Tour and a red rose on tray of our grp . A grp of orientals from Hawaii with us enroute . Aug 2They stay in London for 2 days before heading off to Paris. Her notes are replete with descriptions of what she saw mentioning Hogarth's House Baden Powell statue Buckingham Palace a description of her visit to St. Pauls Cathedral Parliament St. James Palace and Westminster Abbey among many others. She comments that the Tower of London was "The Bastille of England" . She certainly packed a great deal into those 2 days. There is a longer passage summarizing a talk on the history the Jewish people including a reference to Thoedor Hertzl recognized as the "spiritual father of the Jewish State" Israeli Declaration of Independence. She spends a day and a half in Paris and is as much the active tourist as she was in London. Then on to Tel Aviv. 'Our carrier at Tel Aviv was rather disorganized and we were the last through the customs. We followed a thin ascetic Jew we had seem in Paris at 11:00 am with his Phylacteries- on head & wrist & wrapped in black & white prayer shawl. At customs he was declaring several wigs etc some of his bags broke under the load. 2 taxis took 10 of us to Dan Hotel - rather shabby and county looks poor drab & brown. We stopped in route to see where some of Gen. Patton's tanks were sold to Jordan & King Hussein had been stopped by Israel. Saw 6 or 8 there Cabby couldn't understand why L.B.J. sold them to Jordan in the first place. Aug 7 Her descriptions over the next few days are detailed noting meals eaten the geography of various locations archaeology history and conversations. Learn of pilgrimages of Israelis to places where their men reversed the tide of those coming during the 6 day war. They go to touch places saved. Tell of tanks in desert in sand of the naval base in Syria deserted by troops when Isr came in. Of the Kibbutz fired on by tanks & Israel building a road around them in the rear. Of fact that Isr. literate whereas Arabs can't read to fix machines when break down. I see buses filled with younger people in uniforms or partial uniform - very few oldsters out and about. On Old Joppa Street men play backgammon . Aug 8 Haifa - Megiddo - Nablus Jerus Road block of soldiers customs to enter Jordan & former Samaria. Bedouin black tents 1 pix in distance. See refugee camp with block houses out in rocky area. US pays 70 % of their bill via UN. They said 1 1/2 mill but counted dead and brot Egyptians to swell no 15 mill dollars. US to build Jordan airport now in Israel hands. Guide asked Arab why Jordan didn't help refugees more & he said if we did it would solve your problem Israel probl Propaganda better this way. . Aug 11 Jerusalem - Jerico Aug 12 1967 Meet at 8:20 to go to Collegiate Church of St. Geo the Martyrs Episc for welcome service Read psalm 122 & I weep. At oh pray for the peace of Jerusalem they shall prosper that love thee. This church been thru wars 1914 - 1948 etc. In 1899 it founded - William II visited recently Prince Phillip. school hit as it on Israel side. Shelled hard 48 hrs. got phosphorous bomb thru roof 6" in floor windows out. Had chapel services every day during war & still very uneasy. Both Jew & Arab Chris ask why Christians did not help them. Used to pray for King Hussein now they pray " Oh Lord save this land" sch will open in Sept - ot all out safety. Most Jordanians not hostile to Jews. Only thing notice Israelis say "those dirty Arabs" . Aug 12 Men at hotel shop say they well off as Christians & can work for either Jordanians or Israelis. But Holy places defiled Muslims not allowed in Holy places but Christians & Jews intermingle. In Church of Sepulchre a young Isr. girl in with only shorts & priest asked her to cover up - She talked back priest upset hit her - police called to take her to jail. They smoke loud talk go uncovered into holy places. The US must settle this - make an international city out of Jerusalem - this Arab Christian would like that "We depend on you & Pres Johnson to help us out "To save the city". I said we must depend on God & work out forgiveness for our brother. He said "You in U.S. more forgiving & don't know our problems here." . Aug 14 She leaves Jerusalem for Rome on Aug 15th. As in her other entries she makes detailed notes of what she observes. This is an outstanding first-hand account of the early days following the Six-Day War. The conversations she records such as the ones quoted above are eerily similar to comments made today over a half century later. The journal measures 6.5 inches by 4 inches. It contains 160 pages and is 60% complete. The cover binding and pages are all in good condition. The handwriting is dense but legible. HISTORICAL NOTES: The Six-Day War was the third military conflict between Israel and her surrounding Arab neighbours. Faced with their stated objective of destroying the Israeli state and the immediate circumstance of Egypt closing the Straits of Tiran to Israeli shipping Israel struck back and in 6 days smashed the combined armies of Egypt Syria and Jordan. The ramifications continue to this day. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MARY BETH FOLAND; SIX-DAY WAR; ISRAEL; BRITISH MANDATED PALESTINE; JERUSALEM; STRAITS OF TIRAN; KIBBUTZ; THEODORE HERTZL; CITY OF GOLD THE WAILING WALL JUDEA SAMARIA WEST BANK EGGLESTON MISSIONARY TOUR CHRISTIANS IN ISRAEL THE HOLY LAND JUDAISM JUDAICA JEWISH HOMELAND HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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FRED ALEXANDER, ROY PINEGARBiblio.com

1910 ORIGINAL UNIQUE MANUSCRIPT DIARY HAND WRITTEN BY A PAIR OF ENGAGING YOUNG MEN HOBOING THEIR WAY ACROSS AMERICA GOING FROM ONE ADVENTURE AND ESCAPADE TO ANOTHER

19100002591COLORADO TO BROOKLYN BY RAIL. Good. 1910. On offer is a most unusual and utterly unique original 1910 manuscript diary detailing the adventures escapades and lifestyle of Fred Alexander and Roy Pinegar two young American men likely in their 20s who live as hobos travelling across the United States. Researchers and historians will find a trove of many first-hand accounts of unique experiences of a group of people unarguably a cultural phenomenon who existed on the fringes and in the shadows of normal life. To the Romantic this is a classic example of the 'quest theme' in literature referencing the cities and towns they wander too and through. And it is a thoroughly American experience part of the fabric of American life. Today it is a way of life that has for all intents and purposes vanished. Contrary to common opinion hobos were not simply aimless drifters. There was a hierarchy - hobos were men who travelled to find work essentially migrant workers; tramps worked if they were forced to and at the bottom of the scale were 'bums' who simply refused to work. The term originated in the western United States around 1890. The origins of the term itself are uncertain. By 1911 it was estimated that there were more than 700000 hobos travelling the railways and roads of America. The United States was experiencing a depression in 1910-11 which forced many men to travel seeking work. The life of a hobo was far from the romantic image presented in early silent movies or books. Hobos were exposed to serious risks of injury and ill-health often hungry poorly clothed and exposed to the elements. They faced violence from railway workers and distrust and hostility in many towns. This is the world that these two young men entered as they leave Denver CO heading to New York City. It is a trip full of adventures and escapades. Fred seems to be the recorder of their experiences. The ledger style journal is inscribed as found this book in Lamar Hotel Quincy IL the book had some pages both at the front and back torn out the remaining ledger pages repurposed as a journal. The pages are numbered and entry dates are noted: Left Denver on 9/19 - 10 On Cushions passenger train. Had a good time on train and arrived at Kansas City Missouri. Got a room at McGee St. ate in World Restaurant & went to Kansas City Kansas on 9/21. Staid all morning. Went to show at Empress Theatre and left K.C. on 9/22 arrived in Moberly Illinois at 1:30 P.M. Played pool and hung around the park all afternoon. Left Moberly at 8:30 P.M. on cushions . Arrived at Quincy at 12:30 P.M.on the morning of 9/23. p 21 In Quincy they seek out and find work. Fred is not happy with his 10 hour daily shifts in the steel foundry where he is working so he quits. However he can't find another job. Roy has changed jobs and as luck would have it is working in the freight yards. In nearby Fowler they have friends and family Spare time is spent hanging around with other people especially girls in local parks or downtown. They are back and forth between Fowler and Quincy where they work odd jobs. Eventually they decide to keep on moving towards family in Schenectady NY. They send their bags ahead to St. Louis and on Oct 3rd they are on their way again: Hate to leave Fowler had a good time there; the girls. Visited Uncle Fred's store in Fowler. Arrived in Quincy and it is raining like H.Got a room at 3rd and Vermont 2nd floor and took it for a week. Left our grips in the room and walked to the Post Office. Only 1 letter from the folks and from Dutch . pp 27-8 St. Louis is not as promising as it seemed and work is scarce. The work they do find is hard physical labour. In short order they are looking to move on: . came up to room. Played mouth harp and sang & talked then retired. Think we will ship our suit cases to Brooklyn Sat. afternoon unless we hear from Schenectady NY and then we will ship them to Albany. We intend to leave Saturday night. . Pin quit his job but he can't get his money til 5:00 tomorrow aft. Will keep us going some to get money and make 6:00 train .I walked over to & Palm sts to get my overalls and someone stole them. We walked back to the depot and went into yards to see how we would make the 24 hour New Yorker out of here. Think it will be easy to make but hard to get up to Engine as they don't watch it but there are so many ark lights it is awful bright. . Then took suit cases to Express Co and shipped them to Brooklyn . pp 37-9 He also notes: This book along with them his suitcases Can't write any more until we reach Brooklyn & get our suit cases out. p 39 Page 40 opens with them in Brooklyn. What Fred does is he then records his experiences from memory of the trip. And what a trip!. They hopped an east-bound train and hid in the space between the engine and baggage car - called a 'blind'. Out of town they climbed to the roof of the car and rode for 100 miles to a town called Effingham. In the yards they were caught by railroad police or 'bulls': . a railroad bull saw us and told us to come down off of there and as we would rather walk or climb down than be shot down we climbed down . p40 Over the next few hours they played a cat and mouse game with the bull including a chase through town. Eventually they eluded him and caught a night train leaving town: Ran quite a risk as it was going pretty good. . p 41 Eventually they reached Indianapolis and the train stopped with them right in front of the depot building. Eventually they were discovered: Just then a car inspector came up with a torch & saw us. I frowned at him and shook my head in a plea to not give us away. And he sure was a good fellow as he not only didn't give us away but closed the trap door and told us to close the top door. We did & were then pretty safe as the only way anyone could get in was thru the coach end. And it wasn't very likely that anyone would come thru there. Well we rode all night and ½ the next day and rode that same train a distance of 400 miles making a total of 500 miles in one night. Not so bad eh!. p 44 On another occasion he was nearly yanked off a moving train by a pursuing 'bull' but managed to hang on and escape. Coming in to Altoona his luck changed: as the train stopped we jumped right into the arms of a Rail Road Bull. He had an awful big pistol that he stuck in our faces and said "don't you run - halt." And as we didn't want the top of our heads blew off we didn't run. Guess we could have knocked the Devil out of him if he would only put away that big smoke-wagon gun but he didn't put it away until he had us handcuffed. He took us up 2 or 3 blocks to the City jail & there he locked us up. There was a bunch of fellows in there for the same thing as we were and we sure raised the dickens. We sang & hollered all night & almost all of the next day. Until the Detective came and got us and took us up to the Alderman for a hearing. The Alderman he wanted to know where we came from and then said being as we were a long way from home he would be lenient and give us 20 days apiece in the Hollidaysberg jail or a fine of $10.00 & costs. Wasn't he kind. Well we paid the fine and the handcuffs were taken off and we were free . pp48-9 And so it goes - one adventure after another until they arrive in Brooklyn. In November of 1910 Fred and Roy both started working at General Electric. Measuring 7.5 inches by 4.5 inches this journal has 146 pages and is approximately 90% complete. The cover is intact. The first 20 pages have been torn out as well as 43 pages at the back. The remaining 146 are complete. A few of these pages have separated from the binding and are loose. All however are in good condition. The handwriting is legible.; Manuscript; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HOBO; HOBO'S IN AMERICA; AMERICAN RAILROADS; FRED ALEXANDER ROY PINEGAR VAGRANTS VAGRANCY RIDING THE RAILS HOPPING TRAINS BULLS MIGRANT WORKERS TRAMPS ECONOMIC TRAVELERS BUMS HOMELESS DRIFTERS DEPRESSION OF 1910 DENVER COLORADO AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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ADMIRAL FREDRICK W RODGERSBiblio.com

1902 SUPER ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY AND LOG BOOK OF THE TRAVELS AND DIPLOMACY OF THE FLAGSHIP ADMIRAL OF THE ASIATIC FLEET ON THE CHINA STATION AT THIS MOST PERILOUS TIME IN CHINA AND JAPAN RELATIONS

19020002347ABOARD THE USS NEW YORK. Good. 1902. On offer is a superb fascinating original soft bound 1902 China Station diary and personal log handwritten by Admiral Frederick W. Rodgers 1842 - 1917. Rodgers was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He fought in the American Civil War and ascended to be the last commander of the Asiatic Fleet. He was a grandson of U.S. Navy Commodore Matthew Perry. In May 1901 Rodgers became Senior Squadron Commander within the Asiatic Squadron. On March 1st 1902 he became the commander of the entire Asiatic Squadron which was engaged in combat during the Philippine-American War at the time. He was the Squadron's last commander. At the end of his tour on 29 October 1902 the Asiatic Squadron was abolished and its responsibilities were assumed by the new United States Asiatic Fleet. This logbook documents his ship the U.S.S. New York while stationed in Amoy China and Nagasaki Japan during a critical time in the area's history. The log begins March 27th with a final entry on - July 26th 1902. The log recounts the daily workings of the ship and personnel deployments lists of repairs to various ships within the Asiatic Fleet. What is of real importance is Rodgers encounters with the Emperor of China and Prime Minister of Japan. He also mentions other naval vessels from Britain Germany and Japan listing the ship's numbers and armaments. This log contains important information about the fleet in this very historical period when the United States emerges as a world naval power. The 60 pages of handwritten narrative and notes make for some revealing entries regarding American efforts at diplomacy in the area; Rodgers' diplomatic contacts with the Emperor and Dowager of China are well noted as are intelligence reports on fortifications in China. He mentions brief reports from missionaries concerning conditions in the interior of China contact with British troops who are guarding parts of Peking. While in Peking Rodgers meets the British Foreign Minister and writes about the looting that took place at the summer palace blaming it on Russian and Italian troops during the Boxer Rebellion. Furthermore he discusses positioning gunboats along the rivers near Peking due to further disturbances. Rodgers also mentions meeting the Prime Minster of Japan encounters with the Japanese navy and various dignitaries princes and barons. Here are some snippets: U.S.S. New York -March 27th 1902 Cable arrived from Hong Kong French Cruiser Arriau called on the American Consul no information from him - he informed me that there was nothing new to report here. A missionary who had just returned from an extensive trip into the interior had informed the consul that he had been treated with much consideration. U.S.S . New York - March 31st 1902 Woosung China - Visited Chinese Cruiser Hai Chai cable from Widdes asking change of officers from G.C.M. not practicable - one case of Cholera in Cavite - condition in Manila improving. Glaicer arrived Cavite - Drake commanding Muntrey officially visited ship brought in 3 cases for G.C.M. U.S.S. New York April 2nd 1902 Left ship at 3 pm for Shaug Hai 30 min from ship to station Woosung road is bad anchorage . The tides were up to more than four knots - ships at single anchor are liable to drag. Went to French hotel De Collmines - it is fairly good but the rooms are most uncomfortable - Captain Tah of the Chinese navy accompanies us. Friday April 1902 Intelligence reports from Monterey Fortifications of the Yangsee River - Forts on Silver Island Black Dragoon forts -Forts at Chu San Knan Forts at Kiaung Yri Required examination of the county between Woosung and Shanghi copy of railroad maps mark chart examination of Woonsung river regards fortifications. U.S.S. New York- April 22nd 1902 New York sailed for Yokahma at 9am Weather raining: A German steamer came in last night with Prince Imperial on board - made preparations for a national salute address ship but found steamer had carried no distinctive flag boarding officer at 4am countermanded order for salute and dressing ship. U.S.S. New York Yokahama Japan Monday April 28th 1902 Rear Admiral Evens hoisted his flag exchanged salutes Went to Tokio Made official visits to US. Minister To Prime Minister of Japan To Minister of War Called on Baron Kaneko. Wednesday June 18th 1902 Arrived off Tokio and anchored nearly 10 miles out - Tug ordered previously met ship - left the ship at 10:15 am and went to Tokio took the train to Peking. Col Brown of the British Army Kindly offered the use of his car which was accepted. Taku forts are still being leveled by the international force those on the south side are all destroyed. Arrived at Peking at 7pm.was meet by a gentleman from the legation and a guard of honor from the 9th infantry. Went to the U.S. legation with my personal staff as a guest of Hon E.S.Conger. Thursday June 19th Visited the temple of Heaven discussed affairs with minister he informed me that the principal questions now between the Chinese Government and the internationals are: First as regards the transfer back to civil administration of the Tuiu Suen and Peking rail road and 2 the return of the city of Tien Sien to civil administration. The rail road is now under English military management. Called on the various foreign ligations - only met two personally the German and the Japanese. Friday June 20th 1902 Visited the Summer Palace of the Emperor. A special permission from the Foreign office was required to visit the Palace it is the most interesting place about Peking but the effects of the results of the trouble in 1900 is very apparent and the destruction was very great - Repairs have been made to a very limited extent this place was occupied by the Italians and Russians who must have looted it to the fullest extent. Peking Sunday 22nd 1902 Diplomatic dinner at the legation - meet the English Minister than the Austrian Charge of Affairs also the Russian Minister. Peking Tuesday June 24th 1902 By Previous arrangements was given was audience by the Empress Dowager and the Emperor at the Winter Palace. The logbook has one torn page one page detached from the binding and four blank pages and is overall G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF ADMIRAL FREDRICK W. RODGERS ASIATIC SQUADRON LOGBOOK CHINA STATION JAPAN. TURN OF THE CENTURY EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY NAVAL MARINE MARINERS WARSHIPS SOUTH CHINA SEA UNITED STATES NAVY USN FLAGSHIPS DIPLOMACY NAUTICAL PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR POST SPANISH AMERICAN WAR COMMODORE MATTHEW PERRY U.S.S. NEW YORK EMPEROR OF JAPAN EMPEROR OF CHINA DOWAGER EMPRESS OF CHINA TOKIO TOKYO AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPELBIOGRAPHY BIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY PERSONAL NARRATIVES . paperback

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UNKNOWNBiblio.com

1899 - 1901 Sensational Original Pair 2 of Significant Manuscript Diaries Handwritten by an American Gold Miner Battling Indigenous Bolivians Peruvian Highwaymen Thieves Soldiers and Adventurers of all Stripes Prospecting for Gold in the Andes

18990002596BOLIVIA PERU SOUTH AMERICA. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1899. On offer is a superb pair 2 of original manuscript diaries handwritten by an unidentified American adventurer and gold prospector in Bolivia and Peru circa 1899 - 1901. The diaries inscribed #4 and #5 with the others lost to history tell the incredible story of the author's adventures and encounters with Indigenous Bolivians thieves highwayman soldiers and expatriates. In many ways the times and places nted evoke Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Historians and researchers will be delighted given the long detailed and keen-eyed observations of the author. While this is non-fiction and a personal account it reads like an old-fashioned novel full of intrigue and adventure. For example our author actually pulls his revolver on a group over a mining claim. In another entry he believes he is being followed and writes his location for friends in case he is murdered and his body is found. In another entry he finds an Indigenous man who fell off a treacherous mountain trail into a box canyon and helps in his recovery. Almost every entry mentions his interactions with the Indigenous people of the area and he is often asked to administer help or supply medicine to those he encounters. He also mentions the Federal Revolution of 1899 in Bolivia and battles in the mountains towns etc. There is so much more. In addition to those events he writes about his mining explorations in the Andes on foot with mules and his battle with the elements and fellow miners. There is lots of cheating and double crossing taking place from those he encounters which makes for intense drama. In most cases the author hires Indigenous guides and travels with Anglo companions. They are frequently on the lookout for gold and attempt to make contacts with the local population. Our author had some connection with and worked directly for The Inca Mining Co and Santo Domingo gold mine in Peru. He mentions both several times the diaries also a mill. RESEARCH INFO: "The Santo Domingo mine is located in that zone of the great rivers known in Peru under the name of 'Montana' and situated on the east of the great Andes Cordillera. During the bonanza Mr. W. L. Hardison from California a well-known American engaged in the oil industry happened to pass Santo Domingo on his way to other mines further in the interior and seeing the great output of the mine he made a contract with the owners to buy it. Six months afterward the Inca Mining company a corporation organized under the laws of the state of West Virginia with a capital of $1000000 acquired the property and began workings on a larger scale. Nearly 18 months were devoted to the proper development of the mine and in July 1898 the old mill was completely modified and started continuous running giving good profits and insuring the success of the enterprise." The diaries contain approximately 140 very well-filled pages each. The 1900 diary begins April 7 1900 with a final entry May 14 1901. The 1899 diary begins March 5 1899 with a final entry April 5 1900. Both diaries are bound in hardbound covered boards with red marbled paper and measure 5 x 3 inches. The handwriting is immaculate and easy to decipher. Here are some snippets: "March 5 1899 Borrow twenty four Bolivianos of Recardo. He can give me mule but no Indian. Want to sell him farm to Adams or don't think he would be as accommodating as he is. Also urges me again to employ his daughters husband and he offers me his sisters son of 9 years to cook & do chores for board or an adopted boy. Water reported high on Juliaco- road and likely impassable. Hire Indian to go with me and Bonito to finish drying peaches and prepare garden." "March 7 1899 I can get neither breakfast or mule and in noon before I get started stop with pleasant gentleman in Charzani- He informs me the revolution is not over and Alonzo is still supported by the army showed me good gold ore and offers me half to prospect it for him. Takes no pay." "March 11 1899 Wait long but finally start without breakfast. Bring bread at Jrancame- Pay Indian to let mule feed on her grass. Cross river in boat called balsa- and swim the mule. Road under water and return for guide. Again swim mule much difficulty in reaching Taracos Accommodation with Governor Sugar for two cups of coca. Early start swim two more rivers and hire guide where road is under water. Egbert has not been here. Mr. Carmichel gives me interesting details of the war and present doings of our glorious country." "March 15 1899 Mr. Carmukel arrives from Arizona to take charge of the Santo Domingo Mill. We help him find Mr. Pool ask for the Santo Domingo mine. Attend business. Go to Depot to help Mr. Carmichel get off. Also see an officer and wife off. See Dr. Hunter who advises us to be vaccinated. Pool boys draft with draft on Jose Sanchez. Much interested in information I give him and invite us back tomorrow." "March 191899 Rise early and take train for Juliaca- Gentleman reports battle at Charizami and all killed by the Indians. It startles me but when I learn date I know its a false report for it is since I passed Charizami later on other reports the battle near La Paz. Call on Mr. G. Cannon who expresses interest in out prospecting and wants us to allow him a second chance of good." "March 27 1899 Egbert tried and wants to sleep late. Sanchez brothers start for Puno for school. They especially Philipi very friendly to me. Indian woman sells us burros and I take them from the purchaser. See Governor to get Indian who tries to and called on another price. Calls in a friend and ridicules me because I cant speak good Castillano. I soon lose control of myself and want to fight them both and two Indians that enter but Indians turn tail. Firm all over and the curs want to make amends but I move them aside and walk out." "March 29 1899 Indian steals my old poncho sheep skin and rope from back saddles. Jose warms me to have no business transactions of importance with Frederico Franch. Mule and burro escaped from the corral. Indian started in pursuit but returns with them late for which I compensate him. However it causes a late start. Hire Indian on the road who knows the river crossing. Put clothes on top of cargoes and cross river. Cold as the snow mountains it come from. Find some of our bread was stolen at Cojata. Stop at Indian house and well smoked." "April 9 1899 Many little things to be done today but interruptions result in my accomplishing nothing. Bonito comes with potatoes send medicine to a sick woman hunt the mule Indian comes to sell cheese and guinea pig and wants treatment for what appears to be a light paralytic stroke. Bonito comes again and wants medicine for a burro and so the day passes and all I get done is the washing of my clothes. Bonito tells me a man fell of the bridge just below here and was swept away by the current." "April 16 1899 Egbert sleeps late while I wash clothes Bonito helps get mule across river. Hire him to show me good timber tomorrow Bonito describes trouble between Recardo & Flores most empathically Saze Florio was whipping his wife and would have shot Recardo had the latter shown his heels." "May 1 1899 Blast blown out in crevice and Recardo cries because it did no good. Send Indian for dynamite and pull Recardo back in time to keep stone from hitting him. Go to work without breakfast and by noon can eat two dinners. Blast does little good and Recardo cries again disappears and finally returns and tells me next blast will do better for he went into bush and prayed but the next one also blows out in a crevice. Run a line for him. He wants me to help him sell his finca to Winslow or Glass. Sent mutton down to camp for which I paid well." "June 6 1899 Glass sees one deer. Glass delays travel by leading way himself instead of letting Benito who knows the country lead. Leads us over a dangerous mountain peak. G shoots Piscacho- for supper." "June 241899 Glass leaves us in evident depressed spirits. Pass Recardo and almost have to strike him to make him settle fairly. Thinking he has called on his Indians for help draw my revolver to make them stand aloof in which I committed a grave and foolish error for my temper should not be trusted with the control of my revolver. Egbert and I discuss pro and con the advisability of seeking work and decide to go to Santo Domingo mine but first prospect the Nuicor- so we will know if it will pay us to return to it when we have saved up some cash." "June 301899 Continue washing Egbert returns and reports being well entertained. Girl puts her arm around his neck to induce him to remain for breakfast. Glass has reported us as taking out lots of gold and the whole town is excited. A jug full of gold is credited to us. Numbers of papers and letter from uncle Scott and very friendly one from Mr. Laughlin in which he relates winning the title sent of Easton grant over T. B. Canton." "Sept 29 1899 A letter from Al Lee written last June in answer to my letter and hinting for interest in my claim as he hears I have a good claim on Camata. Want a companion but on experience is enough. Leave Savage rifle with Marcos. Marco's child dies at noon. Indian music and dances going on since sundown yesterday. Three bands of Indian masqueraders appearing on the plaza in turns and at intervals all together when child is entered. All bands in different forms of dress and having brand of music and clowns. Want to describe dress as too varied for short description. This lasts till Monday morning without cessation night and day." "Oct 3 1899 Cold and get late start stop on good grass some time. Mazordoma- of Accacunco pay $5.00 for Indian to linbani- I won't pay it and he wont give me directions so I go it alone and as former directions were take right had trail at Acconco and trail six leagues to Linbani I take trail right. Travel till night and am told in yet another 15 leagues to Limbani- trade for Indian guide for $ 2.00 and instructed to wait 400 yards further on till Cholorizomi near there. Wait till long after dark have been warned repeatedly and am afraid something is up so travel on half a mile and seek camping place. Arrange call with care so it is difficult for anyone to get near without making noise or fuss and am not afraid of any of them when awake. Don't think trouble is intended but no harm to prepare for it . Will write up diary every day at evening and if I do fall a victim to foul play this may perhaps fall into the hands of another or countryman if so tell where I last camped am now below the trail and above the little settlement the first on the East side for mountain track." VG. ; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; AMERICAN GOLD MINER PROSPECTOR BOLIVIA INDIANS BOLIVIAN ARMY REVOLUTION PERU INCA MINING CO & SANTO DOMINGO GOLD MINE ADVENTURERS BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID LATIN AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA CENTRAL AMERICA ANDES BANDITS BANDITO INCA INCAN MAYAN AZTEC ANCIENT PEOPLES OF THE ANDES AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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LIAO ZI YUBiblio.com

1960s ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT ARCHIVE DETAILING MAO ZEDONG'S CULTURAL REVOLUTION AND IT'S MOVEMENT OF SUPPRESSING COUNTER-REVOLUTIONARIES AND ONE DOOMED MAN'S CAPTURE INTERROGATION CONFESSION AND RECANTATION

19600001561Liao Village Yong Qing County HeBei Province PEO. Good. 1960. On offer is an extraordinary original historically significant 139 page manuscript archive of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution handwritten by a man named Liao Zi Yu of Liao Village Yong Qing County HeBei Province was born in 1912 worked as a proof-reader at the printing works the HeBei Agriculture University from 1951 to 1973. The Liao family owned 1400 Mu of the land before 1937 and it also owned a shop selling fabrics. Liao ZiYu inherited properties including land of 710 Mu brick house with 30 rooms mud house with 3 rooms 6 large animals and 2 man-powered vehicles. He started to manage the family affairs in 1934 together with his brother who was killed by the Japanese in 1938. He then worked alone till 1946 when the Land Reform reached the area. At the onset of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution landlords and capitalists in the urban and rural centres were identified and accused of exploiting and oppressing the working class. Overthrowing the exploiting and oppressing class was a primary concern of Chairman Mao and the Communist Party of China. Mao pushed the Chinese into a civil war in order to overthrow the Republic of China which succeeded and the result People's Republic of China in 1949. Mao then began to liquidate and suppress those persons who belonged to the exploiting class. This was known as the 'Movement of Suppressing Counter-Revolutionaries' in early 1950's in China. In this archive we follow Liao Zi Yu's attempt to avoid being suppressed as a member of the exploiting class and a counter-revolutionary by moving and concealing his real identity. He lived hidden and got work as a common labourer for more than ten years from 1949. But early on in the Cultural Revolution his real identity was disclosed as was his former life as a landlord. From that time on his was a doomed life: investigated jailed and forced to confess his crime this file recorded the complete process. RESEARCH NOTES: He was accused of 1 Exploitation of the workers: He employed 7 long term workers 6 monthly ones 4 to 5 short term ones and 4 others for the house duties. He owned 5 pieces of gun. He exploited the workers brutally. 2 Exploitation of the land rental: He rented out over half of his land holdings with rent up to 4 Yuan per Mu. The rent must be paid before October for next year's rental. He forced the peasants to pay the rent using the power of his uncle who was the town's Reeve. 3 Serving the enemy: He was the town secretary of AnCi County for a month by making anticommunist slogans such as "Welcome the Nationalist Army". 4 Escaping the supervised labour: He got a job at the HeBei Agriculture University by falsifying his résumé and hiding the fact that he was a land owner. He was put into the supervised reform by the revolutionary mass in 1966 soon after the exposure of him as a landowner. He was moved by the policies of the communist party and was able to admit his crime and made confession. He was not classified as the landowner but would be expelled from the University and be sent back to his home village to work as a farmer. The decision was reached by the committees of the communist party at the levels of the printing works the University and the District of BaoDing in a period from 1970 to 1973. The archive includes: comprehensive files regarding the investigation evidence confession 80 pages!! handwritten on People's Republic of China stationary. Overall G. HISTORICAL NOTES: As one online source succinctly sums up the times: "People's Republic of China from 1966 through 1976. Set into motion by Mao Zedong then Chairman of the Communist Party of China its stated goal was to enforce socialism in the country by removing capitalist traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society and impose Maoist orthodoxy within the Party. The most important yet naturally unstated reason for the revolution was the return of Mao Zedong to a position of political power after he lost most of his political influence after his failed Great leap forward."; Chinese Language; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF GREAT PROLETARIAN CULTURAL REVOLUTION CULTURAL REVOLUTION CONFESSIONS RECENT ANTI SOCIALIST ACTIVITIES ANTI CAPITALISM MAO ZEDONG MAO TSE TUNG GREAT LEAP FORWARD MAOIST SOCIALISM COMMUNISM MOVEMENT OF SUPPRESSING COUNTER-REVOLUTIONARIES MIAO ZI YU COMMUNIST CHINE CHINESE SINO POLITICS JIANG QING GRASSROOTS SOCIALISM PROPAGANDA POST FIVE YEAR PLAN 5 YEAR PLAN GANG OF 4 GANG OF FOUR LIN BIAO BEIJING PENG LUO LU AND YANG ZHONGFA 267 INDOCTRINATION RED CHINA CHAIRMAN MAO MARXISM-LENINISM MAOISM LIN YURONG HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AMERICANA DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Liao Village Yong Qing County HeBei Province . unknown

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Lieutenant Hussa, Sergeant Stevens, Corporal Nelson, Private Mowers, Private SoursBiblio.com

1930s FASCINATING AND UNIQUE DIARY OF AN ARMED DETAIL OF FIVE MARINES TRAVELING BY STEAMBOAT INTO THE INTERIOR OF CHINA EACH MAN CONTRIBUTING RECORDING AND DETAILING THE LIFE AND NATURE ALL AROUND THEM

19350009004Yangtze River Shanghai Hankow China. Good. 1935. Unbound. On offer is a fascinating and significant handwritten diary that was found with other military items from a US 4th Marine Veteran George Mower who served in China WW II and Korea. The very unique diary was written by five Marines their rank and last names listed on the first page while on duty in China from Dec. 28 1934 through Feb 1 1935. The very first words of the journal are as such: "This diary of facts concerning a trip made up the Yangtzie River into the interior of China that mysterious and forbidding land of the Green and Yellow Dragon - by five marines detailed as armed guards for the Yangtzie Rapid Steamship Co. - an American owned and operated Co. - was conceived and written by Oscar Nelson and George Mowers with the help of the remainder of the detail. The trip and what is said about the country is described by Mowers. Nelson was the he located the different points of interest learned their names and their distances apart. All members of the group added the human interest which is committed to the pages. This diary was not kept for material gain but only as a souvenir. It is written in the simple words of those who made the trip so that as they ramble through its pages so they may live over again in the memory those days spent on the Yangtzie River." The men on detail are referred to as Lt. Hussa Sgt. Stevens Cpl. Nelson Pvt Mowers and Pvt. Sours. On December 28 they gather their supplies and embark "at 5:15 PM aboard Yangtze River Steamship Co. Ship I'Fung". During the detail there are many details on their trip often in the military way of breaking down the events by the time they happened "At 1700 it begins to darken - a cold rain makes visibility poor. The bleak and dreary banks of the river is now relieved by several hills crowned by pagodas and tall trees." On another day the diary states "The weather is cold and the wind still too high to allow us to venture out on deck to observe much of the country along the banks of the river. What I can see of the short from my cabin window looks to be cold beak bare and desolate. Occasionally I can pick out a small grass shack from which drifts a small lazy column of smoke. Then at other times I can see a Chinese farmer scurrying along the banks of the river or perhaps he's a fisherman. What a perfect setting for one who likes nature in the raw. I'll take mine after it has been refined." There are plenty of details about life on the ship and the dreary and rainy conditions which seem to be ever present. As well the authors of the diary seem to be slightly interested in Chinese history as there are some small passages on the history of China: "At the close of the Sung dynasty it was founded by refugees who fled from other parts of the country to escape the conquering Mongols." There is also writings about the little time off in Shanghai and Hankow. "Arrived at Hankow and anchored at 1600. Clean well built city from the river. Went ashore after dinner and walked up the - clean and well policed. Rickshawed and walked thru the city. A big prosperous city - modeled after Shanghai - but did not see much of interest. Their famed "Cabaret Row" was a flop. Was sober and the girls looked old and their teeth were dirty. The liquor was bad." There are also run ins with bandits and pirates "Now when you get on the land opposite your ship you run into some of the famous Yangtzie River Pirates in the guise of men. They demand 40 cents big money to bring you a hundred yards to your boat. And they get it or you swim." One of the trips ashore is described as "By chance we were witness to a very interesting sight this afternoon. We saw a number of Chinese soldiers forcing a number of Chinese civilians into service in the army. They must have had about a thousand of these recruits and they marched them down the streets four abreast. Some of the recruits were greasy and dirty looking as though they had been taken from shops or factories while others were a little seedy looking and indicating that they were farmers or fishermen. What a strange site they formed as they marched along.In age and size they ranged from mere boys to full grown men. Each one of them carried on his back a blanket or rag in which was roped all of his worldly possessions as a whole they resembled a herd of wild sheep being herded to the slaughter house. Such is life in China some Chinaman with a little money who has had the privilege of gaining a little knowledge and an education declares himself a general recruits himself an army - either willing or otherwise - and procedes to make himself master of all he surveys." The diary is full of these fascinating little observations of life and nature in China along the banks of the Yangtze River. There are also details on the military strife happening in China in the mid-1930s. "National Chinese soldiers are being sent up the river to Wanhsien and other towns in the Szechuan province for very obvious reasons. Szechuan theoretically is supposed to be a part of the Republic of China but in practice it is not. It is controlled by General Lu an influential and powerful General. Szechuan is the richest province in China is isolated from the rest of China due to the fact that it lies in the remote western part of the country and is surrounded by mountain boundaries which are almost inaccessible except by way of the Yangtzie river through the gorges . It is to this isolation and natural defence formed by the mountains General Lu in the past with aid of his powerful and well equipped army has been able to maintain control over Szechuan and levy and collect the taxes. The armored detail eventually switches from their original boat to the I'Ping and then to the I'Chang. The diary ends on Feb. 2nd with no mention of any transfer or change in duty only that they were close to Shanghai. It is unclear whether this diary is complete or not. Each page is numbered at the top so they are very easy to keep in order as the pages are loose and unbound. It ends with "We anchored for the night at 2200. Lt. Shaw said that the Captain told him we would be in Shanghai about 1000 tomorrow. Nelson is becoming more and more restless. He is longing for the dear old Shanghai nights." All pages of the diary are easily readable in a very accessible script. There are spelling mistakes consistently throughout the diary but they are not a barrier to understanding the words. Each page is in excellent condition.; Manuscript; 9" x 12"; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF STORIES OF UNITED STATES MARINES EXTRA-MILITARY DUTY CHINA PRE WORLD WAR TWO PRE CHINESE COMMUNIST REVOLUTION YANGTZE RIVER HANKOW SHANGHAI BANKS OF THE YANGTZE RIVER GREEN AND YELLOW DRAGON YANGTZE RIVER STEAMSHIP COMPANY YANGTZIE THE SAND PEBBLES LIEUTENANT HUSSA SERGEANT STEVENS CORPORAL NELSON PRIVATE MOWERS PRIVATE SOURS USMC I'PING I'CHANG AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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HARRY W SNYDERBiblio.com

1942 ORIGINAL HISTORIC MANUSCRIPT DIARY AND PHOTO ALBUM DETAILING THE BEGINNING OF PAN AMERICAN AIRLINES CRITICAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE WAR EFFORT HAND WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY AN ERUDITE AND KEEN EYED AVIATION MACHINIST'S MATE

19420002595THE HUMP TAKORADI ROUTE. Good. 1942. On offer is a sensational historically significant manuscript and photographic relic of World War II service with the unusual and unique perspective of a 'blue collar' aviation machinist's mate who was employed by one of America's most important and key strategic resources: Pan American Airlines. Harry W. Snyder Jr. was an aviation machinist's mate for Pan American Airways - Africa Ltd. He created and compiled an absolutely rare and detailed retelling of his work service travels and observations and Harry proves to be a sensational keen eyed diarist. Adding further depth is a scrapbook filled with fascinating images. Of particular interest to historians and researcher to this vastly important historical niche of strategic resource relationships during WWII will understand Pan American's key involvement creating Pan American Airways - Africa Ltd. in 1941 between. It flew materials and personnel from Miami to South America across the Atlantic to Africa where it crossed the Sahara Dessert onto the Middle East and British India where it flew over the Himalaya Mountains "The Hump" as it was called into China. Harry is in an inviable position to witness history: the diary riod when the United States was just beginning its African campaign. He begins writing in June as he leaves the states and then spends some brief time in South America. His entries begin June 24 1942 with a final entry Dec 25 1942. The diary entries mention the issues with Pan American and how the lines were often blurred between civilian and military operations. It seems the company in Africa was going to be taken over by the U.S. Army. He also mentions many plane crashes or "crack ups" as he called them some with horrible results. An entry from the diary mentions a fighter plane losing control the pilot bailed out but his parachute failed to open and he dies on impact. His plane blew up on the runway ammunition exploded into the night. This is just one of the entries there are more crashes air raids and practice drills in case the Germans bombed having to carry a gun native troops with tanks machine guns etc. Snyder also writes about life in the Africa and the West Coast city of Accra Capital city of Ghana the bars and other establishments nightclubs prostitutes native people soldiers there is so much more. In addition to the diary there is an excellent photo album depicting scenes from Accra showing life among the native people local soldiers street scenes etc. The album contains 71 photos after his service with Pan Am Harry then joined Navy and earned several medals for his service in WW II. Here are some snippets: June 30 1942 Flight to South America than Africa. Up at 4:45 am breakfast & than to the airport. Plane checked up or 2 guys took off at 7:55 Flew through storms most of the way sighted boat once during break in storms. Over Brazil & hours of nothing but jungle. Some small huts along Amazon River only signs of life. Almost dark when we landed. Just missed a crash when we had to pull up to miss a boat. Circled again and landed at 5:45 pm Raining when we landed. One mans over night hit went overboard & had to be recovered. Took bus to Grand Hotel in Belium. Pera Everyone speaks Portuguese had trouble getting dinner using Mil Res= to about 0.5 took watch tonight and girls Both rode the trolley. This is a funny place to write this because I never forget it anyway. The hotel is lousy ants & lizards all over. Lizards will crawl up and down walls. I wrote to Sally & mom to tell them about the lousy dump censors will probably cut out half of the letters. I will tell them again when I get to Africa. I want to get mosquito nets tomorrow; they will cost 100 Mal I hate to go to bed here as I am afraid of getting jiggers or something worse. There are a lot of us sailors here they told us places to go. They are all liquor dives. Went to the "Wonder Bar" Its a wonder all right that anyone can stand it. Beer women don't like either. Women will hang all over you if you don't chase them. I kept moving around until we left so that could not sit down near me. They are all filthy I cant wait to leave here. July 6 1942 Africa Assigned to " Equipment" Easy job check flares pistols rations etc. Start in at 6:30am and finish at 4:00pm landed job today and checked plane out ok'ed by Lawson. Not hard to make the "Wogs" do all the dirty work. Rumors about army taking over are still persistent and I believe this to be true. Maybe here for duration yet. I hope not. Wrote 4 letters tonight saw movie "Ice Follies 39" old but good. Saw a Bristol Bear fighter on field today it as pained black. Sweet looking plane. July 10 1942 Africa Up at 5:45 ate breakfast than to airport worked on a couple of planes that had to go out and tan took it easy. Came in for dinner and found Tommy Olsen in Rec Hall he just got in late last night. The others are still in Natal. Back to field but nothing to do took it easy all afternoon al the near quitting time got a plane to ready for morning. A native boy killed a deadly viper under the Goodman's & brought it out on the field. Very ugly looking. July 13 1942 Africa Up into work at 7:00 We started new hours today I felt lousy all day. Very weak & had a stiff neck. Only 3 ships on field for us to check so I was lucky & didn't have to work hard. There were 5 B 24's on field today but 4 flew out. Two of out ships cracked up over weekend 085 flew out on Sat cracked up at Khatouw- and another ship cracked & burned some other place. Bad weekend for P.A.A. Army took over pilots today they were made Capt's & first Louis I supposed I will find out were I stand in a couple of weeks. July 17 1942 Africa Up breakfast & airport lots of work this mourning & found out they were expecting the 40's they had both fire eng. & meat wagon ready & also asbestos suits. However the 40s didn't get here. Ate lunch & got letters from Ma. July 21 1942 Africa Up and breakfast than airport. Read notes & went to work. Lunch and than back to work a bunch of B-24's have been coming in all day. English show this afternoon. Wrote to Sally & folks. Listened to phonograph & started talking with some B-24 pilots on their way out to Cairo. Lost a couple B-24s on way one at Roberts went in ocean 2 out of eight alive. I am wondering if I'll ever get home again ever. H. Told me that if we do go home we will be marked and drafted back into service right away if the army wants us. Don't know but what should try for Specialist. But I think I 'll go home if I get a chance. Join the navy if I have no other choice but draft. July 27 1942 Africa Up breakfast field worked morning on ships going out today and tomorrow- B 24's went out today & night noon time mail in but none for me. Heard rumor that Seattle was bombed but no proof. Back to field & worked until 4:00. A lot of B-25's came in today. Collected the ck after 4:00 pm than down to Barracks & shower. Aug 1 1942 Africa I have been away over 1 month now here in Accra for almost 1 month. This place is fairly nice the food is not so bad except once in a while when we got goat or something worse. This month has been hectic in that we hear so many rumors etc. It is a fact that the army is taking over but we don't know it what capacity & what our status will be. So there's nothing do to but wait. I never knew before how much mail can mean to a person & am glad for the friends who write me. Aug 21942 Africa Up at 8:45 breakfast -my day off so I decided to go to Accra went in rented a bicycle went to lumberyard - docks - got wet riding than along breakwater saw drummers wet out to Christian log castles saw dungeons went to court building & police station than native market & than back to Accra saw a chiefs procession. Than got on bus & went back to camp. Aug 31 1942 Africa This month sure has been a trying one. First were going to severe contracts than are not than were going home & latest rumor had it that we'll stay here either in the army of the U.S. or else in civil service I guess we'll get the real lowdown eventually whew they'll really tell each if us just what we can be if we stay here or if we can ho home at all. Every day brings a new confidential story on the set up and each one as far fetched as the other. Everyone has been broke for about a week already as they are holding up our pay checks for some reason. Rumor still has it that we will get a hell of a strafing here some night. Particularly since they bombed the convoy at Lagos. Well its almost 2 months Ive been in Africa and I'm not crazy about it. The food is getting worse every day and I miss my gal. Hope for better information in the coming month. Sept 13 1942 Africa An air raid siren woke me at 5:30 up & went out to see the score. Decided it was a practice when nothing showed up than breakfast and work. At 10:00 a couple of Blenkeims Hudsons & Beam fighters staged a raid on the field. Boy what a sight. Zooming lovely above the ground & between the hangers. We all made for the bush saw 100 native troops on maneuvers all clean & on for chop no meal back to field. The whole place is crawling with native troops tanks machine guns everything. Off early so back to camp. No lights no water bad situation. Nov 8 1942 Africa Up breakfast - wash Heard the American troops landed in French Morocco. All planes are grounded expecting air raid - everyone with a gun must carry it. Cleaned & loaded guns on all planes. Installed bomb racks lunch and back to field. Rumors of all kinds from Italy to Doha etc. Went to 4;00 movie fleets in "Saw it back home with Sally chop and shower than wrote Sally. Total black out tonight keep up until we see where we stand. Funny to be here & yet not know what goes on. People at home probably all know. Bed at 11:00.' HISTORICAL NOTES: Pan American Africa: Pan American Airways-Africa Limited proved to be one of the Allies' most important strategic resources during World War Two. The company was formed in July 1941 after negotiations between the governments of the U.S. and the U.K. following earlier British overtures to Juan Trippe. By 1942 Pan Am Africa's crews and aircraft were flying from Miami down to South America across the Atlantic to Africa's West Coast across the Sahara to the Middle East on to what was British India and across the mighty Himalayan Mountains the "Hump" to western China. They carried strategic materiel and personnel and kept an absolutely vital line of communication open between global theaters of war. Each leg of that route presented challenges to both humans and machines. The route across the fabled Sahara Desert had its own particular issues: brutal heat extreme isolation primitive or non-existent infrastructure and sandstorms to name a few. The route across Central Africa had been pioneered through British civil aviation efforts starting in the 1920's but the scale was limited. With the coming of the Second World War operations and infrastructure had to increase dramatically. In some ways opening and operating those remote airfields resembled the work Pan Am had undertaken when opening the transpacific route in the mid-1930s. Aviation fuel had to be trucked in from great distances over primitive roads. Food and water were scarce. Success demanded ingenuity and an ability to take advantage of local resources. Like the opening of the "Hump" route the success of the "Takoradi Route" as it was called remains one of the truly impressive achievements of Pan American Airways' contributions to ultimate victory of the Allied cause which by the close of the war was being identified as that of the "United Nations."; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; HARRY W. SNYDER HISTORY OF FLIGHT AVIATION PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS - AFRICA LTD. WWII WW2 ACCRA GHANA STRATEGIC RESOURCES AFRICAN CAMPAIGN TAKORADI ROUTE THE HUMP HIMALAYAS AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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HENDRIK VAN ALPHENBiblio.com

1739 SUPERB ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN EARLY 18TH CENTURY MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY AND JOURNAL OF THREE 3 DUTCH MEN IN GERMANY

17390002104HOLLAND THE NETHERLANDS GERMANY. Very Good. 1739. Leather Spine. On offer is a superb original historical early 18th Century travel journal of three 3 Dutch men Daniel van Alphen P. van Dorp and the writer of the journal Hendrik van Alphen 1708-1764 who travel from Holland to Germany from April 9th 1739 through late summer. Hendrik is listed on Dutch genealogical sites as a 'koopman' or in English a merchant and given the many references that include numbers the approximately 8 x 10 inch very full 133 hand numbered page book is unlike diaries there is little detail of the daily doings but rather Hendrik described landscape and the community where they were how long the journey from one city to another city took and why in some cases the trip took longer than planned. The influence of Daniel van Alphen whom was probably a registrar during the journey is very clear in the journal. On every location that the authors arrived a specific attention is paid to the religious situation in that city or village. Matters such as the number of churches in the city and the friction between the different groups of the church were described. The landscape of the cities are also described with detail and some background information which makes the journal very enigmatic and interesting to wonder the true intent of their visit if one is driven to whimsy! The trip lasted at least from Vollenhove The Netherlands to Hanau Germany. The author even mentions being in Heinheim a few times but this is now most likely known as Heidenheim. That means that they at least covered a distance of 500 kilometers which was travelled over water or by foot. And if the Heidenheim is meant by Heinheim the trip covered at least 750 kilometers. Other places visited include Groningen Friesland Berlin Leipzig Coburg Frankfurt etc. The pages are bound in a somewhat later half leather binding. ONLINE BIO NOTES: Hij is geboren op 21 april 1708 in Hanau. Hij is overleden op 18 mei 1764 in Amsterdam hij was toen 56 jaar oud. Beroep: Amsterdam koopman. BIO NOTES2: Daniel van Alphen born on 7 November 1713 and died 16 July 1797 was a well known individual in Leiden the Netherlands. In the year that the journal was written his family was established for more than 200 years in Leiden. His grandfather was even the mayor of Leiden. Van Alpen started studying Literature but he made progress and was assigned as a teacher in Law Leeraar in de Rechten. Shortly afterwards he was promoted to registrar someone supporting the lawyer and preparing the court. Daniel van Alphen also made a contribution to the Dutch literature. In 1755 he published the book Recht der Overheden over kerkelijke persoonen en zaken which discussed the authority of the government over religious figures and matters in the community. Between 1770 and 1784 he published three books describing the city Leiden. Overall VG.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF DANIEL VAN ALPHEN P. VAN DORP HENDRIK VAN ALPHEN EARLY 18TH CENTURY TRAVEL GERMANY HOLLAND NETHERLANDS DEUTSCHLAND FAHREN AUSFLUG MACHEN TOUR AUSFLUG FAHRT COMMERCE TRADE ECONOMY POLITICS THE LOW COUNTRIES LEIDEN VOLLENHOVE HANAU HEINHEIM HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL HANDSKRIFT AUTOGRAFER EGENHÄNDIGT HANDSKRIVET HANDSKRIVEN MANUSKRIPT BREV SIGNERAD SIGNERAT SIGNATUR NAMNTECKNING AUTOGRAF HANDSKRIFTER . hardcover

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GENERAL DANILO KALAFATOVICBiblio.com

1909 - 1930 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF TEN 10 MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HANDWRITTEN BY FORMER GENERAL AND CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ROYAL YUGOSLAV ARMY AND KEY PLAYER FROM WWI THROUGH WWII IN THE MILITARY POLITICS & DIPLOMATIC EVENTS IN SERBIA YUGOSLAVIA & THE BALKANS

19090001621SERBIA YUGOSLAVIA BALKANS ALBANIA. Very Good. 1909. On offer is a very significant historical archive of ten 10 original manuscript diaries handwritten by Danilo Kalafatovic 1875-1946 former General and Chief of Staff of Royal Yugoslav Army. Dated from 1909 -1930 the author writes in Serbian Cyrillic script over 530 pages details containing military political and diplomatic notes from important historic events in Serbia Yugoslavia and the Balkans. This unique archive presents a one of a kind perspective from the cradle of conflict by one of the main players prior to World War I and then throughout the pre World War II era. The notebooks breakdown as follows: 1. 1909 - 1911 Appointed military attache in Bulgaria: 43 pp. with written text of 92 total pp. 2. 1913 Peace Conference at Bucharest: 51 pp. with written text 108 total pp. 3. 1914 WWI: total of 90 pp. with written text. 4. 1916 WWI - boarding of Serbian Troops at Vlore /Valona/ Albania: 60 pp. with written text of 72 total pp. 5. 1917 WWI - describes the condition of Serbian Army at Salonique line: 49 pp. with written text of total 120 pp. 6. 1918 some notes after the WWI has ended: 10 pp. with written text of total 56 pp. 7. 1920 Negotiations with Italy about Free State of Fiume: 100 pp. with written text of circa 140 total pp. 8. 1921 Negotiations with Czechoslovakia: 30 pp. with written text of total 70 pp. 9. 1923 Committee for Delineation with Romania: 74 pp. with written text of total 88 pp. 10. 1930 Inspector of Ground Defence: 25 pp. with written text of total 160 pp. Ranks: 1896 - 2nd Lieutenant of the Artillery; 1903 - Captain; 1 October 1915 - Colonel; 5 January 1923 - Divisional General; 11 April 1930 - Army General. Decorations: The order of the Karageorge Star III Class; The order of the Karageorge Star IV Class. Assignments: 1900 - company commander and orderly officer to the king; 1902 - Commander 5th Battery/2nd of howitzer artillery regiment; 28 March 1903 - Commander 3rd Battery/1st of Danube artillery regiment; 6 April 1907 - orderly officer to the king; 3 October 1907 - assistant to chief of staff of Danube divisional district; 1909 - chief of staff of Timok divisional district; from 8 June 1909 to 1913 - military attache in Bulgaria; also from 27 April 1911 to 1913 - military attache in Romania; from 2 September 1913 to 1914 - commander of 3rd Battalion of 7th Infantry Regiment; from 1 April 1914 to 13 July 1914 - commander of Bregalnica Infantry Regiment; from 28 July 1914 to 16 April 1916 - chief of staff of Morava Division 2nd Call; 1916 - president of Committee for troops embarkation in Valona; from 16 April 1916 - chief of Intelligence section of Supreme Command; from 25 July 1917 to 4 May 1920 - chief of Operational section of Supreme Command; 1920 - military expert in Paris and Rapallo; from 15 April 1941 - chief of staff of Yugoslav army. He died In Mozburg 1946. BIO NOTES: Born on 27 October 1875 in village of Konarevo near Kraljevo. Graduated in 26th Class of Lower and 8th Class of Higher School of Military Academy. From 1900 to 1902 went to School of Applied Artillery École d'application de l'artillerie in Fontainebleau France. In 1909 married Milica daughter of Dragomir Lazarevi from abac. They had a son Ratomir Ratko which graduated as first of the 57th Class of the Military Academy and daughter Vera. On 15 April 1941 Kalafatovi was named chief of staff of Royal Yugoslav Army and given power to negotiate surrender of the remains of the army he issued the orders for unconditional surrender. Various sizes: smallest 10 5 x 6 5; largest: 16 x 10 5 cm. Overall VG.; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF DANILO KALAFATOVIC ROYAL YUGOSLAV ARMY PEACE CONFERENCE AT BUCHAREST SERBIAN HISTORY ALBANIA SERBIA YUGOSLAVIA MACEDONIA GREECE GREEK HELLAS WORLD WAR I WWI WW1 WORLD WAR II WWII WW2 BALKANS GERMANY SALONIQUE SALO . unknown

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UNKNOWN SCRIVENERBiblio.com

1525 ORIGINAL ANCIENT MANUSCRIPT OF CIVIL LAW: 'CORPUS IURIS CIVILIS OF JUSTINIAN'

15250001371LOMBARDY ITALY. Good. 1525. Original Vellum. On offer is an ancient very charming and even beautiful manuscript relic of early civil law and legal procedure bound in vellum being the "Corpus Iuris Civilis of Justinian" the Digesta Digests or Pandects Books 1 through 38 in condensed form. All titular headings from 1.1.0 through 38.17.0 with each followed by an abbreviated explanation of the premise. In some instances may also have portions of subsections such as 1.5.6. The text does not contain the elaborations of Ulpianus Pomponius Florentinus or their like. Justinian the Great "Justice is the constant and perpetual wish to render to everyone his due" was the Roman Emperor of Byzantine Constantinople from 527 to 565. He was the last Roman Emperor to speak Latin as his first language. He tried to revive the greatness of the empire by reconquering the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire achieving only partial success in this although he did retake the city of Rome. But probably his most enduring legacy was the uniform rewriting of Roman law the Corpus Iuris Civilis which is still the basis for much civil law in many modern states and with which this volume is concerned. Dated October 30 1525 handwritten in one humanist hand this version appears to be a synopsis of the first 38 books of the Digesta and may have been used as a primer for a law student or as is more likely in this case given the marginalia a reference by a civil authority such as a lawyer or civil magistrate. On the spine is the word "Castaldus". Castaldus Gastaldo in Italian was also a term for a Lombardy official in charge of some portion of a demesne a gastaldia or castaldia with civil martial and juridical powers. When Lombardy submitted to a codified Roman law the term came to be used as a reference for civil magisterial matters. Another possiblility is this was owned by a Restaurus Castaldus an Italian civil lawyer d. 1564 and known to be the author of published book: "De imperatore in Tractatus universi iuris" or this book may possibly be a redaction or some other volume of the same Castaldus by another hand. This book offers a wonderful research opportunity for the right researcher! Description: CASTALDUS 1525 Italy. Cover of limp vellum 148x 119x 20mm Held by two leather straps through the spine to under the covers. Small section of cover on spine is missing. 124 leaves of linen rag paper 140 x105mm the first and last blank. 122 paginated folios; 1-109 CX-CXXII. Collation; i I 1313 a singleton II16 III15 39 a singleton IV15 51 a singleton V16 VI15 90 a singleton VII16 i. COMPLETE. 243 pages of text. Dated on recto of f.CXXII October 30 1525 verso blank. The pages have 15 lines in brown ink written in an elegant Humanist Bookhand with italic traits a few initials with minor flourishes near the beginning and marginal notations. Folios 73-79 some ink smear from damp stain f.74-75 stuck together in center toward spine. Folios 107-CXXII with spill stain over one half of page. In all instances the text is legible. The book is in unusually good condition for it's nearly five hundred years of life although it naturally shows appropriate signs of age and use and there is some brittleness to the cover. Overall G. ; Latin; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: LOMBARDY CIVIL LAW LEGAL JURISPRUDENCE CIVIL PROCEDURE JUSTINIAN LATIN PANDECTS ROMAN LAW MANUSCRIPT HANDWRITTEN HAND WRITTEN JOURNAL HOLOGRAPH AUTOGRAPH ANTIQUE MEDIEVEL RENAISSANCE antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito papel. . hardcover

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WANG JIYAOBiblio.com

1950s ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT ARCHIVE OF CHINESE DOCUMENTS DETAILING ONE TEACHER'S CONTRIBUTION TO CHINESE POLICY AND THEN HIS REQUIRED CONFESSION AND APOLOGY ALL HIGHLIGHTING THE SCHIZOPHRENIC NATURE OF MID 20TH CENTURY CHINESE POLICY AND POLITICS

19510001560ZhangJiaKou HeBei Province PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF C 1951. On offer is a significant historical manuscript document archive of 120 pages handwritten by a Chinese teacher named Wang JiYao who was a teacher at the Food Oil factory City of ZhangJiaKou HeBei Province in the era of the anti-rights struggle of the 1950's. Historians and researchers and collectors of the era will note the schizophrenic nature of the times so clearly displayed by the totality of these papers. The man in this archive was a teacher born in early 1930s becoming a teacher in 1951. As the Chinese government launched a call for intellectuals to give advice and even criticize the leader of the government in early 1957 this teacher gave frank and reasonable advice and criticism of the government. Later that year the situation reversed. He and thousands of other intellectuals in China who criticized their leaders and government were judged guilty of anti-socialist thought and right wing deviation. He was classified as a Rightist for what he said in his daily life. Some examples: "The brutality of the communist party is unsurpassed by the Qin Emperor"; "It should be fine to criticize Chairman Mao because he is an educated man"; "If the leader refuses the criticism then he should not be a leader". The writer was called to confess his so called crimes. The confession was written by Wang JiYao from 1951 to 1957 the material written before 1957 was related to his family because he was born to a landowner's family which was classified as the class enemy number one. Other reports were written by many coworkers to show Wang JiYao had the rightist ideas by revealing what he said in the past. No conviction material was attached. The 120 pages consist of more than 10 files including: his registration forms in early 1950s; three impeachment or disclosure files including testimony of co-workers; and five files of his confessions of guilt 70 pages! in 1957. This archive is a particularly interesting encapsulation within one man's experience of a sadly all too typical occasion in mid 20th Century China. Overall G. HISTORICAL NOTES: One online source provides: The Anti-Rightist Movement of the People's Republic of China in the 1950s and early 1960s consisted of a series of campaigns to purge alleged "rightists" within the Communist Party of China CPC and abroad. The definition of "rightists" was not always consistent sometimes including critics to the left of the government but officially referred to those intellectuals who appeared to favour capitalism and class divisions and against collectivization. The campaigns were instigated by Chairman Mao Zedong and saw the political persecution of an estimated 550000. The Anti-Rightist Movement was a reaction against the Hundred Flowers Campaign which had promoted pluralism of expression and criticism of the government. Going perhaps as far back as the Long March there had been resentment against "rightists" inside the CPC for example Zhang Bojun. The first wave of attacks began immediately following the end of the Hundred Flowers movement in July 1957. By the end of the year 300000 people had been labeled as rightists including the writer Ding Ling. Future premier Zhu Rongji then working in the State Planning Commission was purged in 1958. Most of the accused were intellectuals. The penalties included informal criticism "re-education through labour" and in some cases death. One main target was the independent legal system. Legal professionals were transferred to other jobs; judicial power was exercised instead by political cadres and the police. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Chinese Language. unknown

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THEODORE JANSEN, MATTHEW JANSENBiblio.com

1905 SUPERB ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT RETROSPECTIVE JOURNAL OF THE DETAILED AND ENGROSSING BIOGRAPHY OF CIVIL WAR CAPTAIN MATTHEW JANSEN BY HIS LOVING BROTHER AND COMRADE IN ARMS WHO SERVED AND FOUGHT IN OVER 100 BATTLES AND SKIRMISHES WITH HIM

19190009030QUINCY ILLINOIS. Fair. 1919. On offer is a truly remarkable Civil War document: A deeply detailed and fascinating retrospective journal of Matthew Jansen Captain of the Union Army's 27th Illinois Regiment during the Civil War. It was handwritten in 1905 by one of Jansen's brothers Theodore who served alongside of him. It is over 60 over sized pages long and very densly filled with original content some of which was published in "The Biography and Reminiscences of Matthew Jansen 1905". The manuscript was oddly created; some portions in a cardboard folio some sewn and otherwise attached forming double sheets. The brittleness of the paper resulted in some loss to the edge and joins but since we received the item a master conservator has made repairs and stopped the losses. It gives significant first hand details about the life he lived and the many battles fought with the 27 Illinois Regiment. It begins the years before the War in Quincy Illinois where Jansen and his brother were from to the enlistment of Jansen as a private until 1865 all the way to fighting with General Sherman in Atlanta. It is an incredible piece of American history with in depth and vivid descriptions of battles fought lives lived and sights seen. Theodore writes lovingly and engrossingly about his brother constantly praising his skills and acumen in battle and in life. Much of the diary are the facts of battle but there are also passages that speak of why the brother's are fighting the war in the first place. They seem staunchly anti-slavery. Speaking on the Emancipation Proclamation the journal reads: "no thank God its dead yes slavery now from this day over is dead Lincoln's Proclamation killed itone an undivided Democrat and Republican Volunteer Soldiers who are now going to give a backbone to the Emancipation Proclamation by going on Picket Guard" There are also passages that describe in horrid detail the horrors of war death hunger and disease. There are harrowing passes of the suffering brought up all soldier civilian and even the horses during the bloodiest war in U.S. history. Here is a very small portion of what is in this incredible journal: "Kansas border ruffianism was republished daily and constantly inferred to either for or against both political parties until October 13th 1859 the great political orators Abraham Lincoln and Steven A Douglas arrived in Quincy and next day they engaged in a joint debate which attracted thousands of both parties from far and near and the amount of light their joint debate defusedsubject was certainly of the greatest value to all who heard it understandingly as it clearly defined the position of the south and the northBrother Matthew had the advantage of most young men of that age as his experience at the P House at Leavenworth Kansas had taught him many thingsand when abruptly after the Lincoln and Douglas debate a polished club known as the 'Wide Awakers' was organized become one of the principal aids in formation and was thereafter elected by a large majority as its First Lieutenant" The Wide Awakes was a teen and young adult organization cultivated by the Republican Party during the 1860 presidential election in the United States. "The Captain of this Wide Awake Company was Joshua R Wood son of Gov John Wood of Illinois a man of fine military training and almost daily did he drill his military company during the spring and summer of 1860 The election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency did not at all quite the public of the South nor a very large number of our people here in Quincy" The Civil War begins shortly after: "three days later came the Proclamation of the President calling for Seventy Five thousand volunteer soldiers and at once the Old Mexican War hero Captain B.M. Prentiss of Quincy began the work of enrolling young able bodied men on that same Saturday afternoonThousands of people accompanied our march to the train and the city of Quincy seemed aflame with patriotism cheer after cheer was given for the first company of soldiers starting out for the war" Matthew and his brother Theodor enlist as privates and are mustered into the 27th Illinois Regiment Company A. "we began our first march to Camp Butler" Here the Regiment would be mustered into Federal Service on August 10 1861. "Captain Prentiss remarked It would be strange indeed if in a military company as large as this one or two cooks could not be found but remember boys that Uncle Sam is not running a hotel at 6 o'clock awaking us for roll call and on looking Eastward the Ohio River disclosed to us the heavily timbered western front of Kentucky while directly westward across the broad expanse of the Mississippi River we could plainly see the Confederate Camp on Birds Point Missouri just established there with the intention of crossing over and fortifying Cairo Illinois had not our little army been sent here before they could do so" And so begins the lead up to and the actual 'Battle of Belmont' in early November 1861 in Mississippi County Missouri. In addition to this being the Jansen Brother's first combat it was also the first combat test in the American Civil War for Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant the future Union Army General in Chief and eventual U.S. president." Jansen writes detailed and engrossingly of the battle and no action is taken without being remarked up: "we Plainly could see several large rebel flags floating over their camp and then out past our Picket Guards extended fully a mile up and down the riverAt 9 o'clock the bugles sounded the Guard for both Camp and Picket guards as soldiers must not be allowed to stray away into the many saloons and other demoralizing places Expedition to Cape Girardeau Missouri Regiment was sent out under command of Col Tilson on an expedition up the Mississippi River on the Steamer Alex Scott left Cairo at 6 AM passing the Rebel garrison on Birch Point which never as much as hailed us evidently under strict military orders as ourselvesarrived at P Landing on the Missouri Side disembarked and deployed as skirmishers hiding behind bushes rocks and trees and had not waited long before we heard approaching quite a body of rebel cavalry some 200 or more were allowed to come quite into our semi-circled net spread for their receptionthey were disarmed and put on board the Alex Scott guards placed over themshot being fired another complete surprise.these prisoners were also taken on board the Alex Scottwith these prisoners we decided our three days rations when it became supper time which was only appreciated by all these unfortunate confederate boys" "Evacuation of Birds Point Missouri by the Confederates Accordingly a reconnaissance from both above and below Birds Point that the enemy had departed and immediately General sent 8000 troops from Cairo to the place and also on the Kentucky side opposite of Cairo was placed of 5000 around Fort holtMeanwhile twenty four gunboats and several monitors had been built at St Louis and were sent to Cairo was soon as complete Commodore Foot in command of this naval squadron kindly insisted all the troops at Cairo Fort Holt and Birds Point to visit"; "November 1st 1861 while on Picket Guard our boys spied a small white flag being waved across the Ohio River on the Kentucky side. they met a in Confederate uniform who proved to be a deserter from the rebel army at Columbus KY this deserter asked in broken english if any of their number could speak. Sherman requested to be taken to General Grant's headquarters. he was not tell why but insisted on seeing General Grant firston being conducted to General Grant the remained there about half an hour when he emerged with one of our corporal with a written order from General Grant to be conducted to Capt Schmitts Company A 27th Illinois and then questioned more definitelyHe stated his name was William Allie and he had deserted from the rebel army at Columbus Kentucky and now wanted to enlist in the Union Army and asked for the proper officer to administer the oath. This being down a uniform and rifle was furnished himfor at least ten days he would tell us anything about the rebel army at Columbus but simply said General Grant knows all and commanded me not to tell others for at least ten daysComrade Allie proved to be a good soldier" "Battle of Belmont Missouri. November 6th our entire brigade suddenly received marching ordersat 6 o'clc came the call in undertones Fall In and off we marched directly to the wharf where lay the Alex ScottCol Buford saying twenty seven Illinois Rise! Fall in take arms shoulder arms prepare to loadAttention Battalion Soldiers we are about to attack the enemy your Colonel hopes that you have prepared your minds and hearts for the worst if this day slain in battlenow commend your souls to God because we are less than two miles from the enemy at BelmontGeneral Grant is our commander but the Lord of Hosts is our leader and our GuideBattalion! Attention! Soldier Arms! Right Face! Forward March!about half a mile from our landing a halt was ordered as it was still too dark to make the attackwe are commanded to crouch behind bushes to avoid being seen by their camp or picket guards. No our Colonel is in our midst and gives instructions to our captains to keep the men all together Just at this moment on our right our battery of six cannons opens fire with shells.we now see the rebel guards retreating and though fleeing for their line we catch up with them and overtake them they throw away their guns and surrenderwe can see the shells from our battery burst directly in their campbetween the line of battle and the rebel camp is a deep hollow of considerable width we rush down the sides and quickly cross and up the steep east sideare met with terrific rifle fire from the enemy who though taken on a surprise and had not even time to dress yet make a determined stand and load and fire as the fall backhundreds of the rebel soldiers rush on board the boat to escape our rifle balls others unable to get aboard jump down the river banks and open fireCol Buford mounted on his horse leads the charge and in about five minutes the batter is oursVast sheets of flame forth from the Confederate batteries General Grant dashes forward with cigar in mouth and sword in hand calling out follow men brave boys we'll take those rebel batteries and down through the deep hobos and over to the other side we go. under General Logan is being charged by a larger rebel army camped below Belmont and soon our entire rear is threatened.despite all warnings our Brigade was at this time badly beaten. Now a large body of rebel Cavalry is seen approaching from the woods" After the victory Grant ordered the camp set on fire. In the confusion and blinding smoke wounded Confederate soldiers in some of the tents were accidentally burned to death. This is referenced when Jansen writes "On Return to Cairo Illinoisthe entire city was illuminated in honor of our little victory at Belmont." Stock is taken of the battle and specifically of the 27th Illinois: "of the entire company only William Allie the rebel deserter and Fred Worman slightly wounded our entire 27th Illinois had only 5 killed and 28 wounded of the entire brigade and cavalry killed 26 wounded 219 while some 65 men were missing" "Battle of Stone River at Tennessee Friday afternoon the onslaught of the confederate became simply furious and their attempt to break through our center where over three hundred cannons were massed the slaughter was awful again and again did these trusty brave men chargeterrible indeed was the slaughter for the space of three hours when at last darkness closed the scene it was quite evident to our commanding officers that they had exhausted their greatest strength in these successive charges and would now seek to retreatthe order came from General Sheridan's headquarters to double our picket line to guard against a surprise or night attack. The order fell upon the 27th Illinois and at once we moved from Company A filing to the right Captain Jansen was seeking to protect his men against the hundreds of minnie balls still flying from the rebel lines he placed a squad of ten men being in the darkness" "Battle of Chickamauga Tennessee Our line of march extended along the Lookout Mountain chain for 4 milesMeantime General N had been sent from Bridgeport Alabama to attack Braggs Army at Chattanooga from the north keeping the enemy busy while our army corps made this flank movement in the rear to draw the rebel army after us into the open Chickamauga valley where both armies would have an gun showOn Thursday Sept 17th our advance reached R Georgia within 30 miles of the rebel rearAccordingly General Sheridan ordered Captain Jansen to take his reliable Company A and scant well and carefully along the river bank. We had not proceeded over half a mile when we heard splashing in the river and land talking of negroes nearer by. Our Corporal as usual several steps in advance carefully crept in the bushes to within forty or fifty feet and plainly saw a group of negro cooks engaged in cooking dinner or supperthe poor negro cooks some twenty in number were so badly frightened and surprised most of them turned almost white with fearIn the river battling some 75 or 100 rebel soldiers officers and alltoo late their arms were in our possession and all they could do was to surrender in the nude conditionThis company of high toned Georgia Soldiers had been sent out several miles in advance of the main rebel army to watch for the approaching Union Army but the day being warm they could not resist the temptation of a bath which of course led to their capture Lieut V with about 25 of company A boys now took charge of these prisoners and conducted them to Sheridan's HeadquartersNext Day Friday Sept 18th our advance reached Ringgold Georgia and there met the enemy's heavy skirmish line soon our field artillery was brought forward and engaged the rebel artillery in duel which continued for hours. Now was begun the stubbornly contested Battle of Chickamauga which continued with unabated furry from Friday afternoon till Sunday night On Monday Oct 10 our first Lieut Joseph Voelinger died from the effects of his wounds greatly lamented by his comrades and all the officers of the regiment.the boys would drink double quantities of Tennessee River Water with many of them becoming quite sick from its ill effects. Our poor horses starved to death by hundredstheir emaciated bodies swaying to and from for hours Despite these sad surroundings and the fierce bombardment from Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge our brave boys generally sought to amuse one another in various ways Arrival of Shipment from Vicksburgthe advance of Sherman's army arrived from Vicksburg Mississippi and crossing the Tennessee river immediately behind us at once took position on our left The coldest day was January 1st 1864 when seven of our picket guard were found frozen to death scant clothing only half rations for several months had greatly us all" "Atlanta Campaign or Sherman's march through GeorgiaThe deadly carnage followed the onslaught of a great army under General WT Sherman of more than 100000 soldiers and the rich army of fully equal in numbers under the campaign of General Joseph Johnstonfought the battle of Dalton Big Shanty Kennesaw Peachtree Creek and Atlanta each of these were genuine battles in which hundreds yes thousands were slainRight manfully did the confederate army contend with us every step of our advance to the Chattahoochee River but our right and left flanks were under the able management of General Kilpatrick and General Stoneman compelled the enemy to fall back or be captured On leaving the city of Atlanta the force battle of Peachtree Creek occurredmade one more desperate move to break our army in two since Thursday June 21st our Captain Jansen had been acting Commander in place of Col Schmitt who was overcome by the intense heat and was the commander of the 27th Illinois Regiment at the Battle of Peachtree Creek ten miles north of Atlanta. The great fight began at 2 o'clock the 27th Illinois was the first to cross the long covered bridge spanning the deep creek which at once gave rise to our suspicion that the enemy had set a trap for us. Soon as our regiment crossed Captain Jansen gave orders to deploy as skirmishers and filed to the right closely followed by the 22nd 42nd and 51st Illinoiswe heard the Rebel Yell making the full bayonet charge. Instantly Captain Jansen commanded lie down and the advancing rebel columns were met withstill on they came charging and yelling determined to drive us into Peach Tree CreekOur losses were also great" "Bombardment of Atlanta.Active preparations for the destruction of the rebel strongholdbefore a single shot from our heavy ordnance was fired into the great city full of non-combatants helpless women and children the aged and feeble and ever considerate human commander in chief General Sherman sent notice to General Johnston commander of the confederate evacuate all non combatants in 10 days offering free transportation to all desiring to go north but these offered at first were rejected This order from General Sherman brought the desired result and in short notice and in a day or two our railway trains became quite busy carrying these unfortunate families northwardBombardment did not begin until Tuesday August 6th 1864 when suddenly after sunrise our four hundred cannon hurled their missiles of death into the doomed citycharge after charge with bayonets was made unto our line with determination to dislodge us only to be repulsed with terrible slaughter. Meanwhile the enemy flanks were driven back and communication with his interrupted heavy explosions of their magazines could be distinctly heard followed by immense balloon like clouds of smoke as the result of our vigorous bombardment and on September 4th the order was given for our general advance over the rebel works into Atlanta we met with only slight resistance as most of the rebel army had fallen back to Jonesboro GeorgiaSoon we marched to the W and A Depot and running northward now had a better view of the many battlefields on which we had contended with the rebel hostshad lost so many of our comrades whose graves were now covered with reminders of the awful battle." Background: Matthew Jansen and his brother enlisted on August 20th 1861. Theodore was commissioned as a corporal and Matthew as a 1st sergeant in the 27th IL Co. A. The promotion would not be the last. Theodore was promoted to sergeant while Matthew rose in the ranks to captain by April 16 1862. Together they fought in over 17 battles and 100 skirmishes. The 27th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The 27th Illinois Infantry was organized at Camp Butler Illinois and mustered into Federal service 10 August 1861. The regiment fought in the Battles of Belmont Missouri Island No. 10 Corinth Farmington LaVerne Stone's River and the Tullahoma Campaign; at Chickamauga the Battles for Chattanooga the Relief of Knoxville and in the Atlanta Campaign including the Battles of Buzzards Roost New Hope Church and Kennesaw Mountain where the 27th Illinois spearheaded the uphill assault. Pulled out of the line at Atlanta 24 August 1864 the regiment was sent via Nashville to Springfield Illinois where 20 September 1864 it was mustered out. However 90 reenlistees most reenlisted 1 January 1864 at Blain's Cross Road today Blaine Tennessee of the 27th Illinois Infantry were kept together at Atlanta as the 27th Illinois Veteran Detachment under the command of Capt. William B. Young 1st Lt. Isreal Heaps adjutant and were attached for logistic purposes to the 79th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment as Company I. Armed with 20 new Henry repeating rifles the 27th Illinois Veteran Detachment distinguished itself at the Battles of Spring Hill Franklin Heaps was captured in the debacle of Wagner's Advance Line and Nashville Young was killed in the impromptu and successful IV Corps charge up Overton Hill. The 27th Illinois Veteran Detachment was disbanded 26 May 1865 with its survivors assigned to Company G 9th Illinois Consolidated Mounted Infantry essentially dragoons. A few of the 27th Illinois Veterans elected to remain with the 79th Illinois Infantry. Most were discharged in June 1865.; Manuscript; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF THEODORE JANSEN MATTHEW JANSEN RETROSPECTIVE BIOGRAPHY CIVIL WAR ERA UNION ARMY CAPTAIN 27TH ILLINOIS REGIMENT COMPANY A QUINCY ILLINOIS GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT GENERAL WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN MARCH TO ATLANTA CIVIL WAR ATLANTA CAMPAIGN ILLINOIS DURING THE CIVIL WAR WIDE AWAKES JOSHUA R. WOOD CAPTAIN B.M. PRENTISS BATTLE OF BELMONT BIRD'S POINT MISSOURI CAIRO ILLINOIS BATTLE OF STONE RIVER TENNESSEE BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA CIVIL WAR IN GEORGIA BOMBARDMENT OF ATLANTA BATTLE OF KENNESAW MOUNTAIN LIEUTENANT JOSEPH VOELLINGER BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR UNION OFFICER BIOGRAPHY HORRORS OF WAR ILLINOIS HISTORY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL AMERICANA ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

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