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to Bro and Neph

describes the health of various family members and friends, and admonishes Dick [her brother?] to remember the eighth commandment.

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to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of...

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to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Expresses many thanks for the letter he received this evening, and hope that Van Nuys "will be home the comming [coming] summer." Describes an amusing episode at school involving Charles H. Smith and Mr. Shaw, the recent meeting of the local...

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to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

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to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Congratulates Van Nuys on his success in the battle at Winchester, relates news of friends and family members, and mentions the recent escape of several prisoners from Indianapolis, as well as the shooting of another prisoner attempting to escape.

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to John H. Van Nuys

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to Bro [John H. Van Nuys?]

Offers his condolences on the loss of his son, and talks at some length of a photograph he has sent of Samuel Watson Van Nuys. Briefly mentions local reaction to the election and the actions of Gen. Sherman.

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to John H. Van Nuys

offers condolences on the loss of Van Nuys's son and brief news on the whereabouts of members of the family.

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to Captain A. C. Voris

Transmittal of Wilber's letter from Voris to unknown written on blank half leaf and dated 7 December [1864].

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Gov. Stuyvesant Destroying the Summons to Surrender New York

One engraving entitled "Gov. Stuyvesant Destroying the Summons to Surrender New York" dated 1866. Depicts an angry Governor Peter Stuyvesant crushing a piece of paper above his head while three men look on startled by Stuyvesant's actions. At the...

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Fire San Francisco

One photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts the San Francisco skyline during a large fire with smoke filling the sky in the background.

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Shaw Memorial

One untitled engraving dated circa 1884. Depicts the Shaw Memorial from afar with two trees in the forefront. The Shaw Memorial was commissioned from the American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1884.

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Cincinnati

One engraving entitled "Cincinnati," dated circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Ohio River with Cincinnati in the background. Two people are relaxing under trees on the shore while three groups relax on boats in the river. Engraved by William...

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Launch of the Boat

One engraving entitled "Launch of the Boat" circa 1861-1877. Depicts five men lauching their boat from shore. Four men push the boat while one man holds the anchor. A larger ship can be seen in the background.

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Return of Peace

One engraving entitled "Return of Peace" circa 1861-1867. A vignette depicting a goddess like figure proffering an olive branch. At her feet there are baskets filled with fruits and a lamb.

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Natural Bridge, Virginia

One engraving entitled "Natural Bridge, Virginia" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Natural Bridge, and Cedar Creek. Three figures stand by the creek edge looking up at the bridge. Engraved by James Charles Armytage after a painting by William H. Bartlett...

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Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara

One engraving entitled "Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagra" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a close up view of the horshoe falls in Niagra falls. Six figures walk towards an entrance to the cavern that is described as being on "the English side." Drawn by Thomas Allom...

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Niagara Falls from the Ferry

One engraving entitled "Niagra Falls from the Ferry" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a small ferry boat full of passengers rowing up to the falls. In the background three figures climb rocks at the base of the falls. Engraved by J. Cousen after a painting...

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Evening on the Connecticut

One engraving entitled "Evening on the Connecticut" dated 1861. Depicts a man and woman picnicing on the edge of the Connecticut River. The man holds a fishing pole over his shoulder while the woman sits in a relaxed position. Their row boat is...

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Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert)

One engraving entitled "Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert) dated 1861. Depicts a lanscape view of Mt. Desert Island and Somes Sound. A small cabin and two cows are at the forefront of the painting. Engraved by William Wellstood from the original painting by...

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View of the Passaic Falls

One engraving entitled "View of the Passaic Falls" circa 1861-1877. Depicts Passaic Falls (aka Patterson Great Falls) and a covered bridge with the Passaic River in the forefront. Engraved by John Sands after a painting by William H. Bartlett.

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On the Coast of Mt. Desert

One engraving entitled "On the Coast of Mt. Desert" dated 1861. Depicts a landscape view of the Mt. Desert Island coast. Two figures sit beside large boulders on the shore.

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Quiet Lake

One engraving entitled "Quiet Lake" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a lake, possibly named Quiet lake, with mountains in the background.

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Hudson Highlands

One engraving entitled "Hudson Highlands" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Hudson River from Bull Hill. A man with a hat sits atop a large rock watching the many sailboats on the river. Engraved by E. Benjamin after a painting by William H...

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New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Depicts a map of New Orleans. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by J. Wells.

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Lake George

One engraving entitled "Lake George" dated 1857. Caption notes "The Narrows with Black Mountain and Bolton and the Hummock in the foreground." Depicts a landscape view of Lake George with Black mountain in the background. In the forefront of the...

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New York in 1768

One engraving entitled "New York in 1768" dated 1768. Caption notes "view from the rear of Col. Rutgers House East River (from an English print)." Depicts a landscpe view of the East river with a view of New York city in the distance. Colonel Henry...

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West Point and its Fortifications in 1780

One engraving entitled "West-Point and its Fortifications in 1780" dated 1780. Depicts a landscape view of the Hudson Highlands and West Point Military Academy. In the forefront of the engraving, two men look across the Hudson River at the Military...

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Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga--Lake Champlain

One engraving entitled "Ruins of Fort Ticonderoga--Lake Champlain" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a landscape view of Fort Ticonderoga. In the forefront of the engraving a man carrying a rifle stands at the rivers edge as sailboats drift down the river...

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Bay of New York

One engraving entitled "Bay of New York " circa 1861-1877. Depicts a landscape view of the Bay of New York from the Narrows. Numerous sailboats drift in the bay while several people leisurely walk on the shore. Engraved by H. Beckwith and printed by...

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The Battlefield of Brandywine

One engraving entitled "The Battlefield of Brandywine" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Brandywine Creek with a large house near the river. On the lawn adjacent the house, two cows graze while several people go about daily activities including one...

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A Distant View of Schenectady on the Mohawk River

One engraving entitled "A Distant View of Schenectady on the Mohawk River" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Mohawk River with Schenectady in the distance. In the forefront of the image a dirt path leads up to a large house where four people...

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Summer

One engraving entitled "Summer" dated 1861. Depicts a landscape view of a river in Maine. One woman stands near the river's edge watching grazing cows in the distance. Engraver unknown.

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Rogers' Slide, Lake George

One engraving entitled "Rogers' Slide, Lake George" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Lake George with several boats on the lake. In the forefront four adults and one child relax on a boat. A man in white holds out his arm directing the attention of...

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Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli

One engraving entitled "Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli" dated 1857. The caption notes "Reuben James interposing his head to save the life of his commander." Depicts the conflict of August 3, 1804, when Stephen Decatur Jr. Boarded a...

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Maison de Johnson dans le pays des Mohawks

One engraving entitled "Maison de Johnson dans le pays des Mohawks" circa 1861-1877. The title translates to "Johnson's House in Mohawk Country." Depicts a distant view of Sir William Johnson's House in the Mohawk Valley, New York. In the forefront...

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Unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Caption notes "engraved expressely for the ladies' repository." Depicts a mother helping her two children get dressed. The mother fixes her daughter's hair as her son puts on his socks and shoes. A white cat...

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unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts the capture of the British frigate Macedonian by the U.S. frigate United States, captained by Stephen Decatur. Engaged in battle, the frigate Macedonian appears defeated with tattered sails.The United...

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Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the naval battle of August 19,1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The Constitution destroys the Guerriere's mast and sails...

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Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French...

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Massacre at Fort Mimms

One engraving entitled "Massacre at Fort Mimms" dated 1866. Depicts the massacre of August 30, 1819. The Red Sticks, a warring faction of Creek Native Americans storm Fort Mimms, overwhelming the militia. Creeks use hatchets and knives to attack...

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The Battle of Chippewa

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Chippewa" dated 1858. Depicts United States Commander Winfield Scott ordering the charge of McNeils Battalion during the battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel...

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The Battle of New Orleans

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of New Orleans" dated 1856. Depicts combat between US and British forces during the battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. United States forces, led by Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over larger British...

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The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumesh

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumseh" dated 1857. Depicts the conflict of October 5, 1813. U.S. forces led by General William Henry Harrison battle British forces and Native American warriors led by Tecumseh at...

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Death of Captain Lawrence

One engraving entitled, "Death of Captain Lawrence" dated 1856. Depicts battle between United States and British forces onboard the United States frigate, Chesapeak during the War of 1812. A mortally wounded Captain James Lawrence is carried by three...

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Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory" dated 1866. Depicts Thomas McDonough's victory during the Battle of Lake Champlain. The naval battle ensued on September 11, 1814, between American and British forces. Engraved...

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Interview between General Jackson & Weatherford

One engraving entitled, "Interview Between General Jackson & Weatherford" circa 1861-1877. Depicts General Andrew Jackson and William Weatherford speaking inside a spacious tent. Jackson appears relaxed, seated at a small table while Weatherford...

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Battle of Niagara

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Niagara" circa 1861-1877. Depicts American Infrantry charging the British during the battle of Niagara (aka the battle of Lundy's Lane) on July 25, 1814. Engraved by William Strickland from a sketch by Major Riddle.

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