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The Retirement of General Scott

Reprints Scott's letter of resignation to Simon Cameron, Lincoln's address acknowledging the resignation, Scott's reply to Lincoln, and Cameron's letter to Scott.

GLC07687.179

The Soldiers Dream

Reprint of poem "The Soldier's Dream" by unknown. Found inside Van Nuy's 1861 diary.

GLC07687.180

The Franklin Jeffersonian

Contains obituary of Samuel Watson Van Nuys on page 2; also contains news of the upcoming election.

GLC07687.183

Indiana War Expenses

Reprints an exchange between Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Porter in the House of Representatives concerning charges of mismanagement bt Gov. Morton of Indiana in preparing troops for battle

GLC07687.184

[Lafayette Courier]

Contains two short items: one a quote by Hon. Albert S. White pertaining to the conquest of the Potomac; the other a report by Maj. Milroy of the 9th Regt. Indiana: "...since that regiment left Indiana, there have been 44 deaths from sickness, and 20...

GLC07687.185

Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock

One engraving entitled "Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock" dated 1870. Depicts British troops lead by Sir Henry Havelock restoring order during the Indian rebellion in Lucknow, September 25, 1857. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo...

GLC08878.0185

Massacre of the Memlooks

One engraving entitled "Massacre of the Memlooks" dated 1870. Depicts a battle scene of the Massacre of the Memlooks, Egypt, 1811. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0186

Cawnpore

One engraving entitled "Cawnpore" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a river view of the city of Cawnpore, India. Two boats float in the river. In the distance, figures walk along a bridge parallel to the shoreline. Drawn by S. Prout. Sketched by Capt. R...

GLC08878.0187

Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Supression of the Sepoy Rebellion

One engraving entitled "Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Suppression of the Sepoy Revolt" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Lord Charles John Canning bestowing jewelry to a loyal Rajah, surronded by an audience of British and Indian men. Caption...

GLC08878.0188

A Suttee

One engraving entitled "A Suttee" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a Indian ritualistic suicide. A female figure sits atop her deceased husbands funeral pyre. A crowd of men and women observe the ritual. Caption notes "from a drawing in the possession of the...

GLC08878.0189

The Bombardment of Canton

One engraving entitled "The Bombardment of Canton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a naval battle scene during the Battle of Canton, December 28-31, 1857. Engraved by E. Brandard from artwork by I.W. Carmichael.

GLC08878.0190

Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes

One engraving entitled "Sir Charles Napier Pursuing the Robber Tribes" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of Sir Charles Napier commanding his troops through a mountain pass in pursuit of Robber tribes in India. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0191

Delhi

One engraving entitled "Delhi" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view everyday life in the city of Delhi, India. In the forefront of the image a cluster of figures converse by the roadside. In the background a figure walks alongside an elephant. Engraved by...

GLC08878.0192

Australie--Danse des Naturels

One engraving entitled "Australie-Danse des Naturels" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a ritual dance by nude Australian Aboriginal men and women. Engraved by S. Joliot after artwork by Victor Marie Felix Danvin.

GLC08878.0193

[Unidentified Large House]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white house (possibly Mount Vernon). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0199

Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY

One engraving entitled "Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, N.Y." Depicts A view of Phillipse Manor House, Yonkers, NY. On the left, a woman and three children stand on the roadside facing the manor house, across the road two cows and a pig rest. Caption...

GLC08878.0201

[Independence Hall]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a bell tower (probably Independence Hall, Philladelphia, Pennsylvania). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0202

Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass.

One engraving entitled "Residence of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Concord, Mass." circa 1861-1877. depicts a view of Nathaniel Hawthorne's house and surrounding nature. On the front lawn, a dog stands beside two women under the shade of a parisole. Engraved...

GLC08878.0203

Revere House

One engraving entitled "Revere House" dated 1770-1800. Depicts a view of Paul Revere's House. Caption notes, "Home of Paul Revere, North Square Boston 1770-1800. On the night of April 18th he went forth from here on his famous ride to Lexington and...

GLC08878.0204

[Christian Science Church]

One untitled photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a large domed building (possibly the Christian Science Church of Boston, Massachusetts). Photographer unknown.

GLC08878.0205

Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston

One photogravure after a recent photograph entitled, "Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston, Massachusetts. Caption notes "Phillips Brooks was a rector of Trinity Church from 1870-1891...

GLC08878.0206

"The Wayside"

One engraving entitled "The Wayside" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large house surrounded by trees. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0207

The President's House, From the River

One engraving entitled "The President's House From the River" circa 1861-1877. Dipicts a distant view of the President's house. In the foreground of the image two rowboats and one sailboat drift on the river. Three figures relax on the rivers edge.

GLC08878.0208