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John Andre esqr., late Adjutant General of the British forces in America

John Andre esqr., late Adjutant General of the British forces in Ameri...

John André, full-length portrait, facing right with left arm raised and pointing to the right, wearing military uniform. Illus. in: Walker's Hibernian magazine; or, Compendium of entertaining knowledge. Dublin ... More

Washington. [A] representation of the capture of the city of Washington, by the British forces under the command of Major Genl. Ross and Rear Adml. Sir I. Cockburn, August 24th 1814, wherein are shown, the fort and the flotilla

Washington. [A] representation of the capture of the city of Washingto...

Print shows British soldiers in the foreground and British ships on the Potomac River bombarding Washington, D.C., which appears atop a hill, with several buildings burning. Printed above image: The Stationer'... More

Malaya - Britain pursues "scorched earth" policy ... British forces in Malaya have burnt thousands of bales of rubber, destroyed rubber factories and smashed machinery. Indian sappers and miners are seen mining a bridge near Kuala Lumpur.

Malaya - Britain pursues "scorched earth" policy ... British forces in...

British Official photo: FLM.798. No. BO-890. Notation on recto: Still photograph from a motion picture on the destruction of supplies and facilities as the British Army retreated. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collec... More

Major General Estcourt, Adj.-General to the British forces in the Crimea

Major General Estcourt, Adj.-General to the British forces in the Crim...

Major-General James B. Estcourt, full-length portrait, wearing uniform and hat, facing right with left arm resting on wall. Title transcribed from verso. Alternate title from: George Eastman House Roger Fenton ... More

Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t
Commissary General's Office. Philadelphia. Oct. 10. The farmers and others are desired and required to bring in and deliver at His Majesty's magazines in this City, what cattle, sheep, and forage they can spare, for which they will be paid at th
Malaya - Britain pursues "scorched earth" policy ... British forces in Malaya have burnt thousands of bales of rubber, destroyed rubber factories and smashed machinery. Towering clouds of pungent smoke rise hundreds of feet in the air as a rubber factory is destroyed by the British forces.

Malaya - Britain pursues "scorched earth" policy ... British forces in...

Photograph shows black smoke from a fire set by British forces in Malaya.

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, Mr. Sherman, Mr. De Witt, Mr. Dick, Mr. Hand, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Read, to whom were referred an act of the legislature of Connecticut, and a letter from the governor of Massachusetts respecting the expences of that state in an expedition against the British forces at Penobscot, and other matters, submit the following resolves. ...

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry,...

Followed by: The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of Massachusetts, of the 28th of October 1783, relative to the continental bills of credit of the old emissions, submit the followi... More

The offensive was taken by the British forces: ships of our mighty Navy

The offensive was taken by the British forces: ships of our mighty Nav...

British ships. Right half (p. 729). Repro. of 8 photoprints by Cribb, Gale and Bolden, Cozens, and Alfieri. Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1916 June 10, pages 728 and 729. Reference copy may be in SSF ... More

With the British forces in Palestine. Red Cross attendants giving aid to an Anzac soldier overcome on the march towards the Holy City. This photo was made between Khan Younous and Jaffa about six miles west of Jerusalem

With the British forces in Palestine. Red Cross attendants giving aid ...

Title and note information from Red Cross caption card. Group Title: Soldiers, British, Palestine. Data: Mr. Harlan, 16/18 Aug., indef. Junior Red Cross. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General... More

Eleventh Huzars arriving at Ludd. Eleventh Huzars detraining at the Lydda junction on their arrival from Egypt. Lt. General R.H. Haining, Commander in Chief, British Forces in Palestine & Transjor[dan]

Eleventh Huzars arriving at Ludd. Eleventh Huzars detraining at the Ly...

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

A sketch of the action between the British forces and the American provincials, on the heights of the peninsula of Charlestown, the 17th of June 1775.

A sketch of the action between the British forces and the American pro...

Scale ca. 1:13,800. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Indexed for points of military interest. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. LC Maps of North America, 1750-178... More

[Arms of the British forces] - Public domain print

[Arms of the British forces] - Public domain print

Print shows British arms with drum and flag as title page ornament. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Holland : commencing in 1775 and ending in 1783 / John Andrews. London : J. Fi... More

Eleventh Huzars arriving at Ludd. Eleventh Huzars detraining at the Lydda junction on their arrival from Egypt. Lt. General R.H. Haining, Commander in Chief, British Forces in Palestine & Transjordan

Eleventh Huzars arriving at Ludd. Eleventh Huzars detraining at the Ly...

Title and date from: photographer's logbook: Matson Registers, v. 1, [1934-1939]. Caption continues from catalog: July 15, '38. Gift; Episcopal Home; 1978.

Declaration by Sir William Howe, Commander in Chief of the British forces. Sir William regrets the calamities .... August 27, 1777.
All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
In Congress, April 23, 1778 : Whereas persuasion and influence, the example of the deluded or wicked, the fear of danger, or the calamities of war, may have induced some of the subjects of these states to join, aid or abet the British forces in America ...
All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer
With the British forces in Palestine. Red Cross attendants giving aid to an Anzac soldier overcome on the march towards the Holy City. This photo was made between Khan Younous and Jaffa about six miles west of Jerusalem

With the British forces in Palestine. Red Cross attendants giving aid ...

Title and note information from Red Cross caption card. Group Title: Soldiers, British, Palestine. Data: Mr. Harlan, 16/18 Aug., indef. Junior Red Cross. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: French Intelligence, October 23, 1781, Estimate of British Forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in French

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: French Int...

Estimate of British Forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in French

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benjamin Walker, December 23, 1782, Estimate of British Forces

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benjamin W...

Estimate of British Forces Public domain scan of a manuscript related to George Washington and American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t
Commissary General's Office. Philadelphia. Oct. 10. The farmers and others are desired and required to bring in and deliver at His Majesty's magazines in this City, what cattle, sheep, and forage they can spare, for which they will be paid at th

Commissary General's Office. Philadelphia. Oct. 10. The farmers and ot...

Positive Photostat.; Evans 15338. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 42.

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to thei...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 40.

["The engagement on the White Plains the 28th of October 1776, between the American & British forces"]
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: French Intelligence, October 23, 1781, Estimate of British Forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in French

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: French Int...

Estimate of British Forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in French

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
"The engagement on the White Plains the 28th of October 1776, between the American & British forces"

"The engagement on the White Plains the 28th of October 1776, between ...

Map. Illus. in: The Monthly Military Repository, 1796. Reference copy may be in Pres. File. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Pres. I.; US Hist.; Maps; Shelf.

With the British forces in Palestine. Red Cross attendants giving aid to an Anzac soldier overcome on the march towards the Holy City. This photo was made between Khan Younous and Jaffa about six miles west of Jerusalem

With the British forces in Palestine. Red Cross attendants giving aid ...

Title and note information from Red Cross caption card. Group Title: Soldiers, British, Palestine. Data: Mr. Harlan, 16/18 Aug., indef. Junior Red Cross. Gift; American National Red Cross 1944 and 1952. General... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Alexander, Lord Stirling to George Washington, February 26, 1777, Disposition of British Forces

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Al...

Disposition of British Forces Public domain scan of a letter to George Washington, American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... [To act on the defensive when troops arrive] [Signed] Charles Thomson, Secretary. [And transm
New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this City, dated the 6th instant. Yesterday evening Dr. Franklin arrived here from Londin in six weeks, which he left the 20th of March, which has given great joy to
[Disposition of British troops, with fortifications north of Fort Knipehausen, i.e. Fort Washington to Fort Independence.

[Disposition of British troops, with fortifications north of Fort Knip...

Scale ca. 1:10,600. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Shows military unit members. "No. 31." Stamped on label on verso: Montresor. Includes table "Cantoonments between Fort Knypehausen and... More

Bloody battle near Niagara [Cut] The United States' army, commanded by Major Jacob Brown, victorious over the British forces, under the command of Major General Riall; "The action commenced on the 25th July, at 5 o'clock P.M. and continued witho

Bloody battle near Niagara [Cut] The United States' army, commanded by...

Verse.; Imprint 3.; War of 1812 odes. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 50, Folder 11.

"Glorious news from New Orleans! Splendid victory over the British forces! Essex Register office, Feb. 9..."

"Glorious news from New Orleans! Splendid victory over the British for...

Broadside announcing Jackson's victory at New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
A map of the inhabited part of Canada from the French surveys, with the frontiers of New York and New England;

A map of the inhabited part of Canada from the French surveys, with th...

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Shows the Canadian-United States border from Lake Ontario along the St. Lawrence River to 45⁰ N. latitude, east to the Connecticut Ri... More

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this City, dated the 6th instant. Yesterday evening Dr. Franklin arrived here from Londin in six weeks, which he left the 20th of March, which has given great joy to
Plan of an attack made by the British forces on the American lines in advance of Orleans on the 8th January 1815

Plan of an attack made by the British forces on the American lines in ...

Relief shown by hachures. Minimal level cataloging record. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this City, dated the 6th instant. Yesterday evening Dr. Franklin arrived here from Londin in six weeks, which he left the 20th of March, which has given great joy to

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gen...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 19.

The offensive was taken by the British forces: ships of our mighty Navy

The offensive was taken by the British forces: ships of our mighty Nav...

British ships. Right half (p. 728). Repro. of 8 photoprints by Cribb, Gale and Bolden, Cozens, and Alfieri. Illus. in: The Illustrated London News, 1916 June 10, pages 728 and 729. Reference copy may be in SSF ... More

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry, Mr. Howell, Mr. Sherman, Mr. De Witt, Mr. Dick, Mr. Hand, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Williamson and Mr. Read, to whom were referred an act of the legislature of Connecticut, and a letter from the governor of Massachusetts respecting the expences of that state in an expedition against the British forces at Penobscot, and other matters, submit the following resolves. ...

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry,...

Followed by: The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of Massachusetts, of the 28th of October 1783, relative to the continental bills of credit of the old emissions, submit the followi... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: American Intelligence, December 1, 1782, British Forces in New York

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: American I...

British Forces in New York Public domain scan of George Washington correspondence, American revolution New York history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benjamin Walker, December 23, 1782, Estimate of British Forces

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Benjamin W...

Estimate of British Forces Public domain scan of a manuscript related to George Washington and American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
In Congress, April 23, 1778 : Whereas persuasion and influence, the example of the deluded or wicked, the fear of danger, or the calamities of war, may have induced some of the subjects of these states to join, aid or abet the British forces in America ...
A map of the inhabited part of Canada from the French surveys, with the frontiers of New York and New England;

A map of the inhabited part of Canada from the French surveys, with th...

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Shows the Canadian-United States border from Lake Ontario along the St. Lawrence River to 45⁰ N. latitude, east to the Connecticut Ri... More

Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... [To act on the defensive when troops arrive] [Signed] Charles Thomson, Secretary. [And transm
Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... [To act on the defensive when troops arrive] [Signed] Charles Thomson, Secretary. [And transm
Sketch of the action between the British forces and American provincials, on the heights of the peninsula of Charlestown, the 17th June 1775.

Sketch of the action between the British forces and American provincia...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... To act on the defensive when troops arrive Signed Charles Thomson, Secretary. And transm

Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County o...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 4.

Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t

Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their d...

Evans 15541.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 30.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: French Intelligence, October 23, 1781, Estimate of British Forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in French

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: French Int...

Estimate of British Forces in Charleston, South Carolina, in French

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t
Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... [To act on the defensive when troops arrive] [Signed] Charles Thomson, Secretary. [And transm
Commissary General's Office. Philadelphia. Oct. 10. The farmers and others are desired and required to bring in and deliver at His Majesty's magazines in this City, what cattle, sheep, and forage they can spare, for which they will be paid at th
Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County of New-York, having through delegates applied to the Congress for their advice ... To act on the defensive when troops arrive Signed Charles Thomson, Secretary. And transm

Philadelphia. In Congress, Monday, May 15, 1775. The City and County o...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 4.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Alexander, Lord Stirling to George Washington, February 26, 1777, Disposition of British Forces

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Al...

Disposition of British Forces Public domain scan of a letter to George Washington, American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Alexander, Lord Stirling to George Washington, February 26, 1777, Disposition of British Forces

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Al...

Disposition of British Forces Public domain scan of a letter to George Washington, American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Alexander, Lord Stirling to George Washington, February 26, 1777, Disposition of British Forces

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: William Al...

Disposition of British Forces Public domain scan of a letter to George Washington, American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t
Plan general des operations de l'Armée Britanique contre les rebelles dans l'Amerique depuis l'arrivée des troupes hessoises le 12 du mois d'aoust 1776 jusqu'à la fin de l'année 1779.

Plan general des operations de l'Armée Britanique contre les rebelles ...

Scale ca. 1:126,720. Relief shown by shading. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Covers area from West Point, N.Y. to Great Egg Harbor; Huntington and Jerusalem on Long Island to Chesapeake Bay and Sassafr... More

A plan of Portsmouth Harbour in the province of Virginia shewing the works erected by the British forces for its defence, 1781.

A plan of Portsmouth Harbour in the province of Virginia shewing the w...

Scale ca. 1:95,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink (black and red) and watercolor. Oriented with north toward the lower right. Relief shown by shading. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a rast... More

Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their duty to publish a letter received from Mr. Henry Fisher, at Lewistown, by the Honourable the Navy Board of this State, as it is of importance at this critial period, that all t

Pennsylvania War-office. April 13th, 1777. This board think it their d...

Evans 15541.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 30.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: American Intelligence, December 1, 1782, British Forces in New York

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: American I...

British Forces in New York Public domain scan of George Washington correspondence, American revolution New York history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: American Intelligence, December 1, 1782, British Forces in New York

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: American I...

British Forces in New York Public domain scan of George Washington correspondence, American revolution New York history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces
George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington, May 1, 1782, Summary of American and British Forces