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Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled, "The death of General Wolfe." Engraving created from original painting by Alonzo Chappel of Wolfe's death in 1759.

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Engraving of James K. Polk

One engraving of James K. Polk dated 1862. Full length seated portrait of Polk based on the painting by Alonzo Chappell.

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Engraving of Zachary Taylor

One engraving of Zachary Taylor dated 1863. Full seated portrait of Taylor based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of John Tyler

One engraving of John Tyler dated 1863. Full seated portrait of Tyler based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of Martin Van Buren

One engraving of Martin Van Buren dated 1862. Seated portrait of Van Buren based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of George Washington

One engraving of George Washington dated 1863. Full seated portrait of Washington based on the painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Inauguration of Washington

One engraving titled Inauguration of Washington dated 1870. Features George Washington taking the oath of office. It is labeled with "Livingston, St Clair, Otis, Knox, Sherman, Washington, Steuben, Adams."

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Washington Taking Command of the Army

One engraving titled Washington Taking Command of the Army dated circa 1917. Features George Washington, on a horse leading a line of men through two lines of armed soldiers. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Includes a description of the...

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Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated 1872. Seated portrait of Washington based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Engraving of Martha Washington

One engraving of Martha Washington dated 1857. Seated portrait of Washington based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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[First Family - Lincoln]

One print of the Lincoln family reading together. Includes Abraham, Mary Todd, Robert Todd and Tad Lincoln. From an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Landing of Roger Williams.

One engraving entitled "Landing of Roger Williams" dated 1867. Depicts the landing of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1636. Native American Indians greet him. From a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co.

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Engraving of Andrew Jackson

"Likeness from a Daguerreotype taken from life." Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. New York. "Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1861 by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court for the southern district of New York."

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[Engraving of George McClellan]

Engraving of General George McClellan, shown in camp writting a note, "likeness from a recent Photograph." Printed by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

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[Engraving of General Edwin V. Sumner]

Engraving of General Edwin Vose Sumner, based on a photograph, published by "Johnson, Fry & Co."

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Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli

One engraving entitled "Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli" dated 1857. The caption notes "Reuben James interposing his head to save the life of his commander." Depicts the conflict of August 3, 1804, when Stephen Decatur Jr. Boarded a...

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Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French...

GLC08878.0039

The Battle of Chippewa

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Chippewa" dated 1858. Depicts United States Commander Winfield Scott ordering the charge of McNeils Battalion during the battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel...

GLC08878.0041

Death of Captain Lawrence

One engraving entitled, "Death of Captain Lawrence" dated 1856. Depicts battle between United States and British forces onboard the United States frigate, Chesapeak during the War of 1812. A mortally wounded Captain James Lawrence is carried by three...

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Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory" dated 1866. Depicts Thomas McDonough's victory during the Battle of Lake Champlain. The naval battle ensued on September 11, 1814, between American and British forces. Engraved...

GLC08878.0045

Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly

One engraving entitled, "Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly" dated 1856. Depicts Patrick Henry standing at a podium before the Virgina assembly giving his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech. Engraved by H. B. Hall after a...

GLC08878.0048

Battle of Bunker's Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker's Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts British forces marching uphill toward American forces during the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. Engraved by John Godfrey after a paiting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Battle of Long Island

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Long Island" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Continental Army retreating towards Cowanus Creek after combat with highly skilled British forces. Caption notes, "retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across...

GLC08878.0064

Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck

One engraving entitled "Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck" dated 1857. Depicts Israel Putnam escaping from a British raiding party (British Dragoons) in Conneticuit. Putnam's white horse kicks up dirt as they race away from approaching British soilders...

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Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells

One engraving entitled "Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells" dated 1856. Depicts the Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778. Jane Wells pleads for her life as a unknown man tries in vain to protect her from the axe of a Native American...

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Female Patriotism--Mrs. Steele and General Green

One engraving entitled "Female Patriotism-Mrs. Steele and General Green" dated 1856. Caption notes "take it, you will need it, and I can do without the money." Depicts General Nathanael Green sitting in Mrs. Elizabeth Steele's Kitchen looking...

GLC08878.0073

Storming of Stony Point

One engraving entitled "Storming of Stony Point" dated 1857. Depicts General Anthony Wayne leading a select group of General George Washington's troops to Stony Point, July 16, 1779. Caption notes "March on; carry me into the fort and let me die at...

GLC08878.0074

Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Ticonderoga" dated 1856. Depicts Ethan Allen along with the Green Mountain Boys, demanding the surrender of the fort. Engraved by Thomas Phillibrown from a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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The Bivouac at Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "the Bivouac at Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts General George Washington resting by the fire during the Battle of Monmouth. Two soliders sleep behind him. Engraved by John Chester Buttre from the original painting by Alonzo...

GLC08878.0076

Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled "Battle of Monmouth" dated 1868. Depicts battle between American and British forces during the Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778. Engraved after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

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Battle of Eutaw Springs

One engraving entitled "Battle of Eutaw Springs" dated 1868. Depicts the Battle of Eutaw Springs, the last engagement in the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Engraved from a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

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Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Surrender of Colonel Rall at the Battle of Trenton" dated 1866. Depicts Colonel Johann Rall and his troops surrendering to George Washington at the Battle of Trenton. Rall clutches a wound that will later prove fatal...

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Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis

One engraving entitled "Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis" dated 1866. Depicts Commador Paul Jones capturing the HMS Serapis off the coast of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of...

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Massacre of Wyoming

One engraving entitled "Massacre of Wyoming" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Wyoming, July 3, 1778, fought between Patriots and Loyalist accompanied by Iroquois raiders. In the forefront of the image an Iroquois warrior prepares to scalp a man...

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Death of General Wolfe

One engraving entitled "Death of General Wolfe" dated 1857. Depicts the death of General James Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec, September 13, 1759. General James Wolfe is held upright by two comrades while surrounded by concerned soliders and Native...

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Braddock's Retreat

One engraving entitled "Braddock's Retreat" dated 1866. Depicts General Edward Braddock's retreat after an attack by French and Indian forces. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

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General Taylor at Monterey

One engraving entitled "General Taylor at Monterey" dated 1858. Depicts the Battle of Monterey where the Army of Occupation led by General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican troops led by General Pedro de Ampudia. Engraved by William Wellstood after an...

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Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress

One engraving entitled "Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress" dated 1866. Depicts an interview between Lord Howe and the Committee of Congress, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge. Engraved from the original painting by...

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The Capture of New Orleans: Attack on Fort Phillips

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; Attack on Fort Phillips" dated 1862. Depicts naval warfare between USS Fort Jackson and CSS St. Phillip, during the Battle of New Orleans, April 18-28, 1862. engraved after an original painting by...

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Battle of Shiloh

One engraving entitled "Battle of Shiloh" dated 1862. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. Caption notes "recapture of artillery by a portion of Gen. Rosseau's command."...

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Attack at Chantilly-Death of General Stevens

One engraving entitled "Attack at Chantilly-Death of Gen. Stevens" dated 1863. Depicts the battle of Chantilly, September 1, 1862. In the forefront, a mortally wounded General Isaac Ingalls Stevens is caught by a comrade as he falls atop the body of...

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Battle of Malvern Hill

One engraving entitled "Battle of Malvern Hill" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Battle of Malvern Hill, July 1 1862. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

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Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between the Monitor & Merrimac

One engraving entitled "Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between The Monitor & Merrimac" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Conflict in Hampton Roads, March 9. 1862, between iron-clad vessels the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac. Engraved from...

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Attact Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops

One engraving entitled "Attack Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops" dated 1862. Depicts a view of Union ships, carrying troops, approaching Roanoke Island in preperation for the Battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. Engraved after an...

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Capture of Fort Donelson

One engraving entitled "Capture of Fort Donelson" dated 1866. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Fort Donelson, February 11-16, 1862. Engraved after a painitng by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

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Battle of Gettysburg

One engraving entitled "Battle of Gettysburg" dated 1862. Depicts a view of Union forces during the battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3 1863. In the foreground, wounded soliders rest, behind them officers on horseback deliberate as the battle carries on...

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Battle of Cedar Mountain

One engraving entitled "Battle of Cedar Mountain" dated 1863. Depicts a distant view of Union forces charging Confederates during the Battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the...

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Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Casey's Division to Save the Guns

One engraving entitled "Battle of Fair Oaks-Gallant Charge of Gen. Caseys's Division to Save the Guns" dated 1862. Dipicts General Silas Casey and his men valiantly recovering Union artillary behind Confederate lines. Two struggling horses pull gun...

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Battle of Williamsburg

One engraving entitled "Battle of Williamsburg" dated 1862. Depicts a distant view of the Battle of Williamsburg, May 5, 1862. In the foreground a stray cannonball narrowly misses a solider and a officer on horseback. On the left a group of Union...

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Battle of Mill Creek

One engraving entitled "Battle of Mill Creek" dated 1862. Depicts combat between Confederate and Union forces during the Battle of Mill Creek, January 19, 1862. In the foreground a Union solider rips a confederate flag from the grasp of a wounded...

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