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to Edward Archer

Astonishment and joy over Sue's marriage to William [Jones], the sentiments of Kate, Sally, and Dr. A., news of family and friends, construction of a new Catholic church, Richard [Jeffery]'s request for Chinese pegs and Edward's bad fortune in love...

GLC01896.024

to Aaron Jeffery

Reprimanding Aaron for not writing more frequently--"...in reason of your long silence I am sometimes very uneasy." Richard continues to address the resistance of Charleston and the placing of heavy artillery guns mounted in front of Fort Wagner...

GLC01896.056

Americans Ready to Settle Score with Japs on Wake

One newsmap entitled, "MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines" dated, March 15, 1944. Consists of a map depicting an overview of Wake Atoll where the Americans were planning an offensive attack against the Japanese military. Reverse...

GLC09619.057

Lord Russell parting with his family previous to his execution, 1683

One engraving entitled, "Lord Russell parting with his family previous to his execution, 1683" dated 1850. Engraved by John Sartain from an original by J. Bridges.

GLC08878.1846

Battle of Bouvines

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bouvines." Engraved by Charles Henry Jeens from an original painting by Horace Vernet. Depicts the victory of French over the English, Flemish and Holy Roman Empire.

GLC08878.1853