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Civil War Saddle Makers Letter

Letter to Major Laidley, FranKfurt Arsenal from R. Nece, dated December 21 or 31, 1862.

Refer to Caption Frankfort Arsenal Original Civil War Saddle Makers Letter, dated October 21, 1862

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Refer to Caption Daggar and Scabbard Dagger and scabbard (item #560b&c).  The dagger has a gold hilt with 4 diamonds of .5 carats each in the pommel, surrounding a 2.5 carat emerald.  The lower grip has 15 small diamonds surrounding an oval 3 carat ruby.  The scabbard is gold with 4 rubies at the throat and an 8.5 carat emerald over a 3 carat ruby surrounded by 12 small diamonds.  At the tip is a 3 carat ruby surrounded by 12 small diamonds. It was a state gift to President Truman from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Saud. 
Refer to Caption Presentation Sword Presentation Sword (item #576 b&c).  It was a state gift to President Truman from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Saud.  It is 38 long has gold grips and a gold chain connecting the hand guard with the pommel grip.  It is decorated with 4 diamonds.  The hand guard also has a diamond.  The scabbard is gold and black leather decorated with 15 diamonds.  (The gold rope and tassels shown in the photo were not stolen.) 
Refer to Caption Sword and Scabbard Sword and scabbard (item #577 b&c).  It was a state gift to President Truman from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Saud.  The sword is just under 38 long.  It has a curved steel blade with ivory grips and a gold decoration chain leading from the hand guard to the pommel.  It has multiple diamonds and rubies throughout both the grips and the scabbard. 
Refer to Caption Dagger, Scabbard, and Belt Dagger, scabbard, and belt (item #574 b-d).  It was a state gift to President Truman from Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Saud.  The dagger has a gold hilt, steel blade, and is decorated with 9 diamonds on its grip.  The scabbard is gold decorated with 4 diamonds.  The belt has a gold buckle and woven gold thread.
Refer to Caption Sword and Scabbard Sword and scabbard (item #578 b&c).  It was a gift from the Shah of Iran.  The primary materials are silver and steel. 

"The Fokker Spider, 1912" Print by Charles H. Hubbell

The text reads:

The Fokker "Spider" — 1912 Anthony Fokker built his first airplane in 1912 using a corner of the Zeppelin shed at Baden-Baden as his workshop. Nicknamed the "Spider" it was a far cry from the trim little fighters which were to bring fame to the Fokker name in the world war. The design of the "Spider" showed much originality. It was a wire-braced low-wing monoplane constructed largely of steel tubing. The wing section was flat except for a sharp downward curve at the leading edge. Ailerons were eliminated and inherent stability was obtained by generous use of a sweep-back and dihedral. The later model "Spider" with a 100 h.p. Argus engine performed well, flying in windy weather and making sharp turns with all the dexterity of its aileron-equipped competitors. It claims at least one world's record. The Russian aviatrix Mlle. Galanshikoff piloted the "Spider" to the women's altitude record of 7900 feet in 1912.

Refer to Caption “The Fokker Spider, 1912” by Charles H. Hubbell This print should have “1842 HSTL” written on the back.

LBJ's Class Ring

Made by Balfour, 1964 class ring from US Coast Guard Academy; Engraved “LBJ.”  It is yellow sapphire in 14K gold setting, with a bas-relief ship on one side and crest on the other.

Refer to Caption LBJ Class Ring Profile of the 1964 class ring from the US Coast Guard Acadmey.

FDR's Portrait

An official portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) painted by artist Ellen Emmett Rand in 1934. 


Pender Transmittal Letter

Transmittal of Letter from W.D. Pender complaining of detail, dated December 9, 1857.

Refer to Caption Transmittal of Letter from Pender Transmittal of Letter from W.D. Pender complaining of detail, dated December 9, 1857.

Hiroshima Target Map

Map of Target Area 90-30-748, Hiroshima Area, A-2 Section, XXI Bomber Command, June 1945. It was created by the Army Air Corps to plan the dropping of an Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II.

Refer to Caption Hiroshima Target Map Map of Target Area 90-30-748, Hiroshima Area.

Nagasaki Target Map

Map of Target Area 90-36-542, Hiroshima Area, Target Unit, Intell Section, XX Bomber Command, April1945. It was created by the Army Air Corps to plan the dropping of an Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki, Japan during World War II.

Refer to Caption Nagasaki Target Map Map of Target Area 90-36-542, Hiroshima Area.

Eli Whitney Cotton Gin Drawing

Drawing made circa 1804 in response to a court case in Georgia.

Refer to Caption Eli Whitney Cotton Gin Patent Drawing made ca. 1804 in response to a court case in Georgia.

 

Wright Brothers' Flying Machine Patent

Application #821,393, submitted by Orville and Wilbur Wright to the U.S. Patent Office in 1903.

Refer to Caption Wright Brothers Flying Machine Patent The Patent Oath.
Refer to Caption Wright Brothers Flying Machine Patent The Patent drawing.
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President Abraham Lincoln Telegrams

Five telegrams collected by the Office of the Secretary of War in the hand of President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. The telegrams were written by President Lincoln on Executive Office stationery and compiled in a volume by the Secretary of War. They are dated:

  • April 29, 1864 (Annotated on top right hand corner with the number 42)
  • June 19, 1864 (Annotated on top right hand corner with the number 78)
  • June 24, 1864 (Annotated on top right hand corner with the number 80)
  • July 9, 1864 (Annotated on top right hand corner with the number 91)

Also missing is the second page of an undated telegram (Annotated on top right hand corner with the number 94).

Refer to Caption Lincoln Telegram A telegram signed by Abraham Lincoln dated April 29, 1864.
Refer to Caption Lincoln Telegram A telegram signed by Abraham Lincoln dated June 19, 1864.
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