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to the Singer Manufacturing Company

Written to The New York Singer Office, enclosing an invoice of the "Pearl" amounting to slightly over 136 pounds (not included). Says he has been busy "flying" all over the United Kingdom completing business. Is pleased that their offices are being...

GLC08682

to Eleanor Hammond

All are in "tip top health" and hopes she is too. Weather is clear but cool. Has been cooking beef all day. Is "the fattest I have been since we have been married." All the men can eat "like pigs." Does not think he will have to fight much once...

GLC09273.23

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...

GLC08878.0130

Bombardment of island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts the naval Battle of Island Number 10, February 28- April 8, 1862. Caption notes, "engaging the forts and batteries on the island and...

GLC08878.0139

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...

GLC08878.0140