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Certificate givem by the state of Maryland recognizing the work of William Baker Crain as a surgeon during the Civil War.

Papers documenting payment given to William Baker Crain for his service as a surgeon in the Union army.

Spine title: Robbins' outlines of history. ; Vol. 1. Ancient history -- V. 2. Modern history. ; Mode of access: Internet.

I. Ancient history -- II. Modern history. ; Mode of access: Internet.

Letter from Ed. Underwood to Abram Lincoln, August 7, 1851, regarding Company Funds of the Regiments.

Letter from Bra[?], March 14, 1851, regarding being stationed in Dona Ana, New Mexico.

Intro -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Preface -- 1 IRRATIONAL SECURITY -- 2 AFTER THE COLD WAR: From Buildup to Bottom-Up -- 3 WHAT COMES DOWN MUST GO UP: Clinton and the Politics of Military Spending -- 4 FROM AMBITION TO EMPIRE: Bush and Military Policy before and after 9/11 -- 5 HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Bush Military Buildup -- 6 PAYING THE PRICE: From Bush to Obama -- Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.

Letter from Edward to his sister, Lottie, describing his homesickness around the holidays. There is brief mention of Geneva politics on page four.

In a letter written for publication (number three of a series of five letters), Alden Partridge, writing as "An American Citizen," reviews the calculations he made on the expense of furnishing a military peace establishment; preparing each cadet costs the public $1600.00; makes observations on services rendered by these cadets to the people in time of peace; 2,827 cadets were fit for duty and distributed to 46 posts, being six to each post; suppose a young man is sent to one of these posts – what can he do? What service can he render? His military duty is confined to passive duty. What opportunity does he have for improvement in his profession? Should he be called into active service, he would be less qualified than if he had abandoned military service when he completed his education. Excepting the Corps of Engineers and the Artillery, the military peace establishment is the last place a young officer should be placed. The writer includes observations of European and Roman peace establishments. Also makes the following observations and queries: 1st: Notes that a court of enquiry must be directed by the President or demanded by the accused. Courts of enquiry have been repeatedly ordered at West Point without being directed by the President or demanded by the accused. 2nd: By law of Congress, courts should be encamped for at least three months. The Military Academy regulations declare there will be an encampment of the court for two months. By what authority is the encampment reduced? ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

The United States, Barry R. Posen argues, has grown incapable of moderating its ambitions in international politics. In contrast to the failures and unexpected problems that have stemmed from America's consistent overreaching, Posen makes an urgent argument for restraint in the future use of U.S. military strength.

West Point to be his permanent post; urges Partridge not to propose changes to laws pertaining to the academy. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Democratization in Africa: African Views, African Voices -- Copyright -- Preface -- Contents -- Background and Purpose of the Workshops -- 1 The Movement Toward Democracy in Africa -- IMPACT OF NEW EXTERNAL ACTORS -- COLONIAL LEGACY AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN SOCIETIES -- DEMOCRACY AND AFRICAN VALUES -- POLITICAL LIBERALIZATION AND DEMOCRATIZATION -- 2 Transitions to Democracy in Africa -- MODES OF TRANSITION IN AFRICA -- FUNDAMENTAL CHALLENGES TO DEMOCRATIC TRANSITIONS -- The Cult of Personality -- Zero-Sum Politics -- The Military -- Managing Ethnicity -- The Role of Women -- PRECONDITIONS FOR DEMOCRACY -- Legal Order and Basic Rights -- Values of Democracy -- Competent State -- ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY -- Committed Minority -- Courage -- 3 Democracy and Governance in Africa -- GOVERNANCE AND AFRICAN POLITICS -- POPULAR PARTICIPATION -- NEED FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY -- CORRUPTION -- FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS -- DECENTRALIZATION AND DEVOLUTION OF POWER -- MODES OF REPRESENTATION -- 4 Institutions Needed to Sustain Democracy -- CONSTITUTIONS -- RECONSTITUTING THE MILITARY -- INDEPENDENT COMMISSIONS -- TRANSNATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CENTER -- 5 Role of Extra-African Forces in Democratization -- PROBLEMS WITH AID IN AFRICA -- CHALLENGES FACED BY AFRICAN COUNTRIES -- ROLE OF DONORS IN DEMOCRATIZATION -- Assisting Political Change -- Removal of Dictators -- Reduction of Military Assistance -- Promotion of Civic Groups -- Improving Economic Conditions in Africa -- Forgiving Debt -- Reducing Western Trade Protectionism -- Instituting Fiscal Reforms -- Targeting Human Development -- Capital Flight -- Assistance with Institutional Change -- Constitutions -- Critical National Institutions -- The Press -- Civil Service -- Electoral Systems -- Greater Utilization of African Talent.

Memorial of Alden Partridge to Congress respecting ammunition needed to continue experiments begun while at West Point, signed and dated 10 March 1824. One of two variants.

Memorial of Alden Partridge to Congress respecting ammunition needed to continue experiments begun while at West Point, signed and dated 10 March 1824. One of two variants.