Sketches in Afghaunistan

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  Neumann, Robert G

  Manuscripts

  Correspondence between Robert G. Neumann, American Ambassador to Afghanistan and Otis Chandler. Topics include having Neumann at an editorial luncheon; hunting permits and the nature of hunting in Afghanistan; and the political situation in Afghanistan.

  mssLAT

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  Sketching Methods

  Visual Materials

  One book, copyright 1917, entitled Sketching Methods, by W.C. Sweeney, published by the Government Printing Office, Washington, [D.C]. This pamphlet is 52 numbered pages in length and is intended for military purposes. As listed in the table of contents, some of the topics addressed are: classification of sketches, scales, horizontal detail, vertical detail, notes for field work, outpost sketch, road sketch and reconnaissance sketches. There are a few line-drawing illustrations. "Edited at The Army War College, October, 1917" is printed on the front cover. "Lieut. Rowland S. Night" is written in ms., in pencil, at the top of the front cover.

  ephKAEE

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  The gulistān or Rose garden :

  Manuscripts

  The volume contains the poetry by the Persian poet Saʻdī. The manuscript was written in Herat, Afghanistan, by Ala'uddin Muhammal al-Katib.

  mssHM 1113

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  A plan of Newcastle Barracks in the parish of Saint Andrews, Jamaica. [cartographic material]

  Manuscripts

  Manuscript map showing the barracks, stores, support buildings (e.g. hospital, kitchens, bake house, privies) for the Newcastle Barracks in Saint Andrews, Jamaica. An inset map shows the elevation profile of the barracks. The Newcastle military center was constructed in the 1840s under Major General Sir William Maynard Gomm in an effort to reduce the number of yellow fever deaths amongst British troops. The center is still used as a training center for the Jamaican Defense Force.

  mssHM 15463

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  Unknown author. Sketch of Passamaquoddy Bay etc

  Manuscripts

  The collection consists of correspondence and documents pertaining to the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States as reflected in Admiralty reports and memoranda, particularly concerning: strategy and ship deployment of British Admirals Cochrane, Schanck, and others on the American and West Indian stations; the superiority of American over British frigates and attempts to remedy the situation; a little information about the American navy and American military preparedness.

  HM 81166

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  The Minaret of Djam : an excursion in Afghanistan

  Rare Books

  The author recalls the people and scenery of her journey from Kabul, through Afghanistan to Herat and Kandahar.

  636001