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to Charles W. Peale

Fulton writes to prominent American painter Charles Willson Peale, enclosing $120, apparently in payment of a debt. He also details the success of his steamboat business and mentions the "virtuous exertions and enterprising spirit" of Peale's son...

GLC05817

to Charles Willson Peale [painter] re: thanks for educating grandson

Thomas Jefferson Randolph was Jefferson's favorite grandson and eventual executor of his estate. Jefferson writes to thank the artist Peale for educating his grandson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph in the natural sciences. Randolph attended lectures at...

GLC00074

David Rittenhouse

One engraving of David Rittenhouse. Engraved by James Barton Longacre from an original painting by Charles Wilson Peale. Includes his signature.

GLC08878.2072

David Ramsay, M.D.

One engraving of David Ramsay. Engraved by James Barton Longacre from a painting by Charles Wilson Peale.

GLC08878.2075

John Paul Jones

One engraving of John Paul Jones. Engraved by James Barton Longacre from an original portrait by Charles Wilson Peale.

GLC08878.2089

[Oval portrait of George Washington]

One portrait of George Washington from an original painting by Charles Willson Peale. Text fills the oval frame that reads, "Late Commander in Chief of the Armies of the U.S. of America and President of the Convention of 1787."

GLC08878.2098

[Portraits of George Washington and Jose de Jaudenes y Nebot]

Four pages of George Washington portraits. The first page is the Landsowne portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart. The second page is a portrait painted by Charles Willson Peale. On the third page, is a duplicate of the Landsowne portrait. The fourth...

GLC08878.2145

Engraving of Thomas Sumter

One engraving of Thomas Sumter dated circa 1835. Half portrait of Sumter basted on the painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.2070

Engraving of Richard Montgomery

One engraving of Richard Montgomery dated circa 1840. Profile portrait of Montgomery engraved by Frederick Mackenzie based on the painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.0407

Postcard of James Wilkinson

One blank postcard of James Wilkinson dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Wilkinson based on a painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.0884