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To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

To: Ambrose Burnside.

Re: Ordering a "Vigorous attack against the enemy" at Spotsylvania.

GLC08071

to George Washington

Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses...

GLC02437.00994

to George Washington

Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post...

GLC02437.01006

[Ambrotype of Edward R. Archer]

Cased image of a man sitting [probably Edward R. Archer] holding a high top hat in one hand, half-length portrait in full, broken case.

GLC01896.174

[Ambrotype of Edward R. Archer]

Cased image of a sailor [probably Edward R. Archer] sitting and holding his cap. Half-length portrait in full, broken case. Stamped in matte: "AMBROTYYPE BY P.E. GIBBS RICHD" and "PATENT JULY 4 & 11 1854".

GLC01896.175

[Daguerrotype of Richard W. Jeffery]

Uncased daguerreotype of a man [probably Richard W. Jeffery] sitting and holding a walking stick. Half length portrait, with severe eroision of image.

GLC01896.176

[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

Dr. Robert Archer, vignette portrait, hand colored with pencil shadowed background. 1868 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Lee Photographic Gallery). Inscribed: "1868 Dr. Robert Archer / Aaron Jeffery".

GLC01896.177

[Carte de visite of Robert Archer Jeffery]

Robert Archer Jeffery, vignette portrait. 1880 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: W. G. R. Frayser's Extensive Gallery)

GLC01896.178

[Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

Edward R. Archer in Confederate States [Virginia] Volunteer Navy uniform, holding sword and cap. Full length portrait. Albumen print (London: Mayall Photo). Inscribed: on front "C. S. Navy" and on verso "Edward Richard Archer 'Uncle Ned' in...

GLC01896.179

[Carte de visite of William R. Galt]

William R. Galt in uniform. Carte de visite, vignette portrait. Albumen print (F[rank]. D.) Green 3 cent stamp on verso.

GLC01896.180

[Carte de visite of unidentified woman]

Unidentified woman. Carte de visite, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.).

GLC01896.181

[Carte de visite of cathedral and leaning tower of Pisa]

Cathedral & Leaning Tower of Pisa, carte de visite. Albumen print (Pisa, Italy: Van Lint)

GLC01896.182

[Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

Edward R. Archer. Carte de visite, vignette portra. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.).

GLC01896.183

[Carte de visite of W. S. Langhorne]

W. S. Langhorne, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "Your friend W.S. Langhorne"

GLC01896.184

[Carte de visite of two unidentified women]

Domestic set piece, two unidentified women [one standing behind one sitting] with pastoral background studying books. Albumen print (Paris: Disderi, Photographe de S. M. L'Empereur"). Inscribed: "For M. Archer with our kind remembrance. London May...

GLC01896.185

[Carte de visites of Hotel Schreiber]

"Hotel Schreiber", carte de visite. Albumen print (Rigi: Kulm)

GLC01896.186.01

[Carte de visite of N. F. Richardson]

N. F. Richardson, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "To Mr. E. R. Archer From his dear and ever great full friend N. F. Richardson"

GLC01896.187

[Carte de visite of J.H. Warner, U. S. N]

J.H. Warner in frock coat, top hat and umbrella, full portrait. Albumen print (London: Mr. Kilburn).

GLC01896.188

[Carte de visite of J. H. Warner, U. S. N]

J. H. Warner, U.S.N[avy]., full portrait. Albumen print (Naples, Italy: Grillet Jr. Photographer).

GLC01896.189

[Carte de visite of "Jim" Galt]

William R. Galt, vignette portrait, slight coloring. Albumen print (Norfolk, Virginia: Walter's Photograph Gallery). Inscribed: "This is cousin Jim Galt"

GLC01896.190

[Carte de visite of unidentified woman]

Unidentified woman, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Philadelphia: Whitaker & Co.). Inscribed: "20019".

GLC01896.191

[Carte de visite of Ella Taylor Waring]

Ella Taylor Waring, vignette portrait, hand coloured and outlined in ink. Albumen print (Pollock). Inscribed: "Mrs. Ella Taylor Waring Mrs. Thos. W. Waring]

GLC01896.192

[Carte de visite of "The Penitent Thief"]

"The Penitent Thief" sculpture carte de visite. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.). Caption: "The Penitent Thief. 'Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom' Modelled by Edward V. Valentine".

GLC01896.193

[Carte de visite of unidentified man]

Unidentified man, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Philadelphia: Whitaker & Co.). Inscribed: "20040".

GLC01896.194