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Signed cover of his book of poems, inscribed to his sister Emily T. Goodwin
1861 ca.?
Timrod, Henry, 1828-1867
Timrod, the "laureate of the Confederacy." Undated. Date assigned without authority.
GLC02453.35
Engraving of Fitz-Greene Halleck.
1861-1877
C.L. Elliott and E. Teel are found printed below the image.
GLC02453.38
to Alexander M. Ross
21 October 1892
Adams, Anne Brown, 1843-1926
Discusses Ross' plans that somehow involve helping the black community. It is not clear exactly what this plan involves, but she suggests he try using the black newspapers to help his plans. Worries that few African Americans will care about his...
GLC03007.33
[Poem praising John Augustine Washington]
circa 1861
Written in praise of Washington, who died 13 September 1861. States "No soldier of fortune, no seeker or pelf, No lover of glory and fame; But simply a man who was true to himself, The home where he'd dwelt and his name..."
GLC02953.02
Harper's weekly. [Vol. VIII, no. 403 (September 19, 1864)]
17 September 1864
Harper & Brothers, 1833-1962
Cover illustration entitled, "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle-Flag of the Thirtieth Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church." Includes articles on General William T. Sherman, the presidential election of 1864, General George McClellan, and...
GLC08430.05
Hudibras, in three parts, written in the time of the late wars
1794
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
Zachary Grey, Ed.. With Hogarth's engravings. With index and errata. Bookplate of John Pollexfen Bastard on front pastedown.
GLC08411
Aurora general advertiser. [No. 2735 (December 30, 1799)]
30 December 1799
Bache, Benjamin Franklin, 1769-1798
Contains a fifteen-verse poem written in commemoration of George Washington, who died 14 December 1799. The poem is entitled "On the decease of his excellency, George Washington" and is followed by the initials R. N. Includes two statements issued...
GLC08789
The south. [Vol.1, no. 18 (May 11, 1861)]
11 May 1861
Hall, Thomas W., fl. 1861
A pro-South newspaper published at 74 Baltimore Street, near Gay Street, in Baltimore. Front page has a column of vignettes about underdogs in history - making an analogy to the seemingly tough situation of the South at this early part of the war...
GLC08725.07
The Gentleman's Magazine [Vol. 66, No. 2 (December 1796)]
December 1796
Nichols, John, 1745-1826
Contains a poem praising George Washington entitled "On General Washington, and his farewell letter to the United States." Includes various articles covering a broad range of topics. Appears to have been disbound from a larger volume, pages are...
GLC08729
Complete Poems and Prose of Walt Whitman 1855-1888
1888
Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892
Printed on titlepage, "Authenticated & Personal Book (handled by W.W.) ... Portraits from Life ... Autograph." Contains printings of Leaves of Grass (1881), Specimen Days and Collect (1882), and November Boughs (1888). Each printing paginated...
GLC08728
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