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Copy of a Map of the Seat of War in Florida, 1836
Map showing the area of central Florida where the Second Seminole War took place. It includes swamps, lakes, rivers, settlements, forts, and military roads.
Copy of a Map of the Seat of War in Florida
Map showing the area of central Florida where the Second Seminole War took place. It includes swamps, lakes, rivers, and military roads, as well as smaller maps of Florida and of the battle ground between Major Francis Langhorne Dade and the Seminoles.
American State Papers, Second Session of the Twenty-Fourth Congress, First and Second Sessions of the Twenty-Fifth Congress, Volume 7
Collection of legislative documents and reports related to the United States Congress.
Map Illustrating the plan of the defenses of the Western & North Western Frontier, as proposed by Charles Gratiot, in his report of October 31, 1837
Map showing the area west of the Mississippi River. It includes United States territory name, Indian territory, settlements, and rivers.
Map Illustrating the plan of the defenses of the Western & North Western Frontier, as proposed by the Honorable J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War in his report of December 30, 1837
Map showing the area west of the Mississippi River. It includes United States territory name, Indian territory, settlements, and rivers.
Report of the Secretary of War, communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, the report of Lieutenant Colonel Graham on the subject of the boundary line between the United States and Mexico.
Report describing J. D. Graham's surveying operations on the border between the United States and Mexico. The report also includes a number of related correspondences.
Report on the Lands of the Arid Region of the United States, with a More Detailed Account of the Lands of Utah. With Maps.
A report on the lands of the Arid Region of the United States, including their agricultural and grazing potential as well as a statement of the rainfall of the western portion of the United States.
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 2
List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person.
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 3
List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person.
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 4
List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person.
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5
List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person. This final volume includes men living abroad who have U.S. pensions.
A Descriptive Catalogue of The Government Publications of the United States, September 5, 1774-March 4, 1881.
This catalog lists the books, pamphlets, and other documents published by the U. S. government between September 1774 and March 1881. The list is organized by date of publication and includes the title, date, short description, page counts, and relevant Congress sessions and persons related to each document.
Report of the Boundary Commission Upon the Survey and Re-Marking of the Boundary Between the United States and Mexico West of the Rio Grande, 1891-1896. Album
Black and white photographs of monuments and characteristic scenes along the boundary between the United States and Mexico west of the Rio Grande River. Includes captions in English and Spanish.
Rules for a Dictionary Catalog
Volume of cataloging rules created prior to the widespread availability of Library of Congress cataloging. Includes definitions and instructions on entry and style. Additional articles describe cataloging of special publications such as manuscripts, music, and maps and atlases.
Comprehensive Index to the Publications of the United States Government, 1881-1893, Volume 1.
Index to publications "issued during the period covered by the Forty-seventh to the Fifty-second Congresses, inclusive, printed either by order of Congress, or by the several Executive Departments of the Government."--p. iii
Comprehensive Index to the Publications of the United States Government, 1881-1893, Volume 2.
Index to publications "issued during the period covered by the Forty-seventh to the Fifty-second Congresses, inclusive, printed either by order of Congress, or by the several Executive Departments of the Government."--p. iii of vol. 1
Observation on the Ground Waters of Rio Grande
Book that discusses the ground waters of the Rio Grande Valley as well as tests undertaken at pumping plants along the area. Appendix begins on page 74. Index begins on page 81.
Additional Lands for Wyoming Under Carey Act, Report
Report of the Committee on Public Lands detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate resolution 66 providing that certain additional lands in Wyoming be made available under the Carey Act.
Allotment of Land on Bois Fort Reservation, Minn.
Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations on the proposed Senate bill 6171 regarding the allotment of land to Native Americans on the Bois Fort Reservation, Minnesota.
Allotments of Sioux Indians in North and South Dakota, Report
Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6775 to amend certain provisions of an act to divide a portion of the reservation of the Sioux Nation in Dakota into separate reservations. It includes a report on the bill by the Secretary of the Interior in support of the legislation.
Amending Act for Construction of Dam and Bridge Across Missouri River in Montana, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5908 to amend an act authorizing the construction of a dam and bridge across the Missouri River in the State on Montana.
Amending Act for Widening Bladensburg Road, District of Columbia, Report
Report of the Committee on the District of Columbia detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6580 to amend the act for widening Bladensburg Road in the District of Columbia. It includes correspondence from the president of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia on the proposed legislation.
Amending Act in Relation to Taxes and Tax Sales in District of Columbia, Report
Report of the Committee on the District of Columbia detailing the reports and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 2992 to amend an act in relation to taxes and tax sales in the District of Columbia.
Amending District Code as to Accepting Deeds, Wills, Etc., as Prima Facie Evidence, Report
Report of the Committee on the Judiciary detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6506 to amend district code as to accepting deeds, wills, etc as prima facie evidence.
Amending Pure-Food Act so as to Include Homeopathic Pharmacopoia of United States as a Work of Reference, Report
Report of the Committee on Manufactures detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 42 to amend sections 6 and 7 of the Pure-Food Act.
Amending Section 3 of Act for Second and Additional Homestead Entries, Report
Report of the Committee on Public Lands containing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 3722 to amend section three of the act for second and additional homestead entries. It includes complied correspondence from the Secretary of the Interior and the United States land office detailing their opinions on the proposed legislation.
Amending Section 491 N of District Code Relative to Condemnation of Land for Public Use, Report
Report of the Committee on the District of Columbia detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 4814 to amend section 491 n of the Code of Law for the District of Columbia. It includes correspondence from the Commissioners of the District of Columbia on the proposed legislation.
Amendment of Section 5438, Revised Statutes, Relative to Unlawful Sale of Arms, Clothing, and Other Public Property, Report
Report of the Committee on Military Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed amendment of section 5438 of the Revised Statues to prohibit soldiers from selling their issued clothing. It includes a latter from the Judge-Advocate-General of the War Department on the proposed legislation.
Appointment of Commission to Select Sites for Certain Public Buildings in Washington, D.C., Report
Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5945 to provide for the appointment of a commission to select sites for certain public buildings on lands owned by the Government in the city of Washington.
Authorizing Apache County, Ariz., To issue Bonds, Report
Report of the Committee on Territories detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5818 ratifying an act of the Arizona legislative providing for the erection of a court-house at St.Johns, in Apace County, Arizona.
Authorizing Mohave Country, Ariz., to Issue Bonds, Report
Report of the Committee on Territories detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5816 to authorize Mohave County, Arizona to issue bonds in order to erect a court-house and jail.
Authorizing the Woodlawn Cemetery Association of St. Maries, Idaho, to Purchase Not to Exceed 40 Acres of Land From the United States, Report
Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House bill 17167 to authorize the sale of land from the U.S. Government to the Woodlawn Cemetery Association of St. Maries, Idaho.
Authorizing Yuma County, Ariz., to Issue Bonds, Report
Report of the Committee on Territories detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5820 authorizing Yuma County, Arizona to issue bonds in order to provide for the construction of a court-house and jail.
Bridge Across Bering Lake, Alaska, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6539 to construct a bridge across Bering Lake in Alaska. It includes an endorsement from the War Department in favor the the proposed legislation.
Bridge Across Missouri River in Montana, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6458 to authorize the Yellowstone Valley Steel Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the Missouri River in Montana. It includes a recommendation from the War Department in support of the proposed legislation.
Bridge Across Rock River, Ill, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6131 to authorize the construction of a bridge across the Rock River in Illinois.
Bridges Across Copper River, Alaska, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6540 to authorize the Copper River Railway Company to construct two bridges across the Copper River in Alaska. It includes an endorsement from the War Department on the proposed legislation.
Bridges Across Navigable Waters in Alaska at Kanak Island, Bering Lake, and Mouth of Katalla River, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 7111 for the relief of the Alaska Terminal and Navigation Company. In includes accompanying endorsements from the War Department.
Bridges Across Rio Grande at or Near Brownsville, Texas, Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6600 authorizing the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway Company to construct bridges across the Rio Grande around Brownsville, Texas.
Building Destroyed by Cyclone at Fort Crook, Nebr., Report
Report of the Committee on Military Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 7113 to make appropriation for repairs and reconstruction of buildings destroyed by cyclone at Fort Crook. It includes correspondence from the War Department on the proposed legislation.
Changing Name of Part of V Street to California Street, Report
Report of the Committee on the District of Columbia detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 4308 to change the name of V Street to California Street. It includes correspondence from the Commissioners of the District of Columbia
Chevy Chase, MD., To Connect its Water System with that of District of Columbia, Report
Report of the Committee on the District of Columbia detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 4107 to authorize the town of Chevy Chase, Maryland to connect its water system with the water system of the District of Columbia.
Completing Pediment of House Wing of Capitol by Placing Statuary Thereon, Report
Report of the Committee on the Library detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House resolution 17983 to completing the pediment of the House wing of the Capitol.
Completion of Park Surrounding Filtration Plant in District of Columbia, Report
Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6309 to provide for the complietion of a park surrounding the filteration plant in the District of Columbia. It includes a report of the Secretary of War, in addition to the U.S. Army Chief of Engineers on the proposed legislation.
Condemned Brass Cannon and Cannon Balls for Confederate Monument Association, Franklin, Tenn., Report
Report of the Committee on Military Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House resolution 13077 to authorize the Secretary of War to furnish four condemned brass cannon and cannon balls to the Confederate Monument Association in Franklin, Tennessee
Conferring Jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to Adjudicate the Rights of Persons who Formerly Held Town Lots in the City of Sulphur, in the Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, Report
Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6471 to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to adjudicate the rights of persons who formerly held town lots in the City of Sulphur. It includes a letter from the Secretary of the Interior on the proposed legislation.
Confirming Prior Admissions to Citizenship in Certain Cases, Etc., Report
Report of the Committee on Immigration detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 388 to confirm and legalize prior admissions to citizenship in certain cases.
Creating in Minnesota A National Forest, Report
Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 4186 for the creation of a national forest in Minnesota.
Dam Across James River in Stone County, MO., Report
Report of the Committee on Commerce detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed House resolution 17707 to construct a dam across the James River in Stone County, Missouri. It includes a copy of the House report on the proposed legislation.
Disposal of Interests of Indian Minors in Real Estate in Yakima Reservation, Washington
Report of the Committee on Indian Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 6135 to dispose of real estate belonging to Indian minors in Yakima Reservation, Washington. It includes House report no. 1184 in support of the proposed legislation.
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