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to Louise Walbridge
12 April 1864
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
Assigned to Bermuda Hundred under Major General Butler. Describes the houses and trip up the river.
GLC04663.38
31 October 1865
He has sold over two thousand dollars worth of horses and mules in one day. He assures his family that he is safe. Remarks on the elegant buildings. Hopes to sell all his stock in ten days.
GLC04663.70
to Peter B. Rathbone
January 30, 1863
Dederer, N. A., fl. 1862-1863
Continued 1 February and 2 February. Due to a measles outbreak, three companies are being detained on another ship further up the river. On his ship many are sick with fever. Describes Southern plantation houses, arrival and setting up at their new...
GLC04703.04
[Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn]
circa 1863
Pencil inscription on verso: "Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn." Image of men and women gathered in front of a white two-story building. Some of the men are carrying musical instruments.
GLC04749.10
Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN.
Pencil inscription on verso: "Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN." Image of large house with pillars surrounded by trees. Two soldiers stand guard in front of fence surrounding house.
GLC04749.17
[to a former Civil War Colonel]
February 2, 1899
Allen, Benjamin F., fl. 1864-1899
Allen updates a Colonel, whose name is not specified, whom he previously served under regarding his post-war activities. Reports that he worked as a school teacher in Texas before his ill health required him to move to the National Soldier's Home in...
GLC03619.01.04
to Maria Eppes
14 July 1798
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Writes with fatherly concern to his daughter that he has learned of her illness and hopes that she is recovering. Advises that though he is anxious to see her, she should only travel if she is strong enough. Mentions that his eyes have been very...
GLC03640
Locomotives for Saint Louis
December 1841
Includes three pages of illustrations: a pen and ink drawing of steam engine "The Isaac Newton" and drawn maps of city blocks in St. Louis (possibly a site plan for railroad headquarters). Includes cost estimates for the building project, payroll...
GLC06336
[Measurements on "Office of Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, Architect" stationary]
circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Hand-drawn black ink, printed black ink, graphite, on wove paper.
GLC06343.003
[Fountain design]
Graphite and markings in red wax pencil, tan thin wove [sketch] paper.
GLC06343.013
[Fountain design topped with standing woman and girl]
Three other small sketches below. Black ink on tan thin wove paper.
GLC06343.017
[Fountain design and several sketches of one person standing with fist to chest and one sitting with head in hands]
Graphite on wove paper.
GLC06343.020
Stock Exchange Pediment
1903
Photograph of John Quincy Adams Ward's Stock Exchange Pediment. With black ink inscription on back, "Stock Exchange Pediment, 1903." Wove paper.
GLC06343.038
[New York Stock Exchange Pediment sketches]
circa 1900
Iron gall ink; blue wove graph paper.
GLC06343.039
[View from the cupola of the University of East Tennessee]
March 1864
Extending from Fort Stanley on the southeast around by the south and west to Fort Sanders
GLC07000.17
extending from Fort Sanders on the northwest around the north and east to Fort Stanley on the southeast
GLC07000.18
[US Military Blockhouse and Locomotive]
1861-1877
GLC07000.38
to his parents
22 November 1862
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
Writes that soldiers are living in the state house in Tennessee, which is a "splendid piece of workmanship." However, the soldiers are not respectful of the building and keep it dirty at all times. Writes that the men are able to buy anything they...
GLC06728.032
Notes on Architecture
circa 1838
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
Survey of classical architecture, with plates depicting Greek and Roman columns. Signed by Henry W. Halleck in ink on the first page. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Halleck while a cadet at West Point...
GLC05707.02
to Clara M. Miller
January 25, 1901
Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902
re: Blizzard, igloo, traveling. He has been away for 7 weeks and returned to his cabin for the first time. Tells his story of the seven weeks he spent in Good Hope Bay. Describes an Igloo. Got lost. Had an account with some native. Mentions how the...
GLC05755.027
[Fireplace mantel designs]
Including cost estimates. Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.170
[Sconce or chandelier design]
Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.171
[Decorative border fragment]
Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.177
[Fountain design with stag and doe mounted on top]
Graphite, black ink, tracing paper.
GLC06343.200
Pillar with lion heads; graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.
circa 1815-1860
GLC06343.214
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