Subject: Military history

This is a working copy of the first edition of *A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States*, printed by G. Palmer in Philadelphia in 1813. This copy belonged to Mordecai Myers, a captain in the 13th Infantry during the War of 1812, and contains numerous annotations in pencil and ink, primarily within the register of the army. The book originally included eight large fold-out maps, but this copy is missing all of them. It also contains a bookplate from the Library of Congress noting the missing maps, as well as several inscriptions from Myers' ownership and subsequent family members.

An admission ticket to the Schwabe National Galleries of Fallen Heroes in Boston, Massachusetts, dated 1868. The 3 x 5 inch ticket, printed in red on white card stock, is signed by the proprietor, L. B. Schwabe, and admits Mrs. Wm. Haley and daughters. The verso includes the handwritten notation "$5.00 not transferable."

Three-page letter written by Abraham Minis in Savannah, Georgia, on April 22, 1852, to Dr. Joshua I. Cohen in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter details the authors' unsuccessful search for records of Jewish soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, discusses family matters, and includes an invitation for Dr. Cohen to visit.

This book, published in Charleston in 1836, provides a firsthand account of the Seminole Wars by Myer M. Cohen, a lawyer and South Carolina legislator who served as an officer in the South Carolina volunteers. The book includes a frontispiece portrait of Osceola, considered the first published portrait based on life, and a folding map of Florida. Cohen's narrative details events at St. Augustine, Camp McCrea, Volusia, Tampa, Peas Creek, and Charlotte Harbor, offering insights into the campaign's eventual failure and providing information on Florida and its native population. The book is considered a valuable source for names of plantations, their owners, and participants in the campaign.

Report of the Committee on Military concerning the petition of Major Abraham A. Massias, presented to the 22nd Congress, 1st Session on December 12, 1832. This 18-page document details Massias' military activities in Florida during the War of 1812, including his actions as Captain of the 1st Rifle Regiment. The report provides accounts of his engagements against British forces, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. Massias's brave actions during the Florida War of 1815, particularly his unconventional tactics at the Battle of Battle Hammock, are highlighted.

Congressional Record, 22nd Congress, 1st Session, "Report of the Committee on Military, To Whom Was Referred The Petition Of Major Abraham A. Massias." Dated December 12, 1832. This 18-page document chronicles the military activities of Major Abraham A. Massias in Florida during the War of 1812, detailing his service as a Captain in the 1st Rifle Regiment. The report includes accounts of his actions against Royal Marines, Native Americans, and Black soldiers. It also mentions Massias's role in lowering the American flag at Fort San Carlos and his subsequent actions at the Battle of Hammock. The document provides valuable insights into Massias's military career and the events of the War of 1812 in Florida.