9 April 1879

Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander C. Twining

Discusses a question on Constitutional law and appropriations for the army. Refers to Rutherford B. Hayes' refusal to sign appropriation bills. Written on Senate Chamber stationery.

GLC05855

1853/01/15

Blodget, Lorin, fl. 1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ebenezer Meriam re: earthquakes & unusual weather changes (Smithsonian)

Written on stationery of the Smithsonian Institution.

GLC05856

1819/01/28

Various

Print

Title: The British surrendering their Arms to Gen: Washington...at York Town

Large black and white engraving. Title: "The British surrendering their Arms to Gen: Washington after their defeat at York Town in Virginia October 1781." Copper engraving by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. and William Allen after a drawing by John Francis Renault. Renault is supposed to have been a participant at Yorktown, although the scene is highly allegorical.

GLC05861

1842/03/31

J., & G.S. Gideon (firm), fl. 1825-1858

Broadside

Title: Valedictory of Henry Clay, in the Senate of the United States

Clay announces his retirement and introduces his successor, John J. Crittenden. Briefly, Clay compares the senate to other legislative bodies. States that in November, 1840, he began planning to retire but remained because of President Harrison's death. He appeals to history to judge his work, and God to witness his disinterested motives. Alludes to his attackers and supporters and answers the charge that he has acted like a dictator. Describes his ardent temper and offers an apology to any senator who still feels resentment from "offensive" language used in debate. In conclusion, Clay…

GLC05863

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Albumen print, vignette bust profile portrait, in Confederate uniform

The well-known vignette profile of Jackson. Faded. Contemporary ink inscription on mount: "Stonewall Jackson." (Not signed.) 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.02

1862-1863 ca.

Archer, James J., fl. 1862-1863

Photograph

Title: Salt print half length bust portrait, in Confederate uniform

Ink inscription on mount: "J.J. Archer, Maryland Commanding Tennesse Brigade" No stars visible. Prior to July 1863 (captured at Gettysburg and not paroled until 1864).

GLC05786.03

1861/04

Boham, Milledge L., 1813-1890

Photograph

Title: Salt print 3/4 seated portrait, in non-standard, Federal-style uniform

Dating based on uniform (Federal-style dated to 4/1861 per Lord & Wise). Bonham holds a hat with non-standard insigna (Palmetto?). Bonham served in the Confederate Congress from 1862-1863 and then served as governor of SC from 1863. Ink inscription on mount: "Milledge L. Bonham, S.C." Portrait shows some white insect damage.

GLC05786.04

1862-1863 ca.

Buckner, Simon Bolivar, 1823-1914

Photograph

Title: Salt (?) print 1/2 length bust portrait, in Confederate uniform

Faded. Ink inscription on mount: "Simon Bolivar Buckner"

GLC05786.05

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Alfred Holt Colquitt salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

Ink inscription on mount: "Alfred Holt Colquitt. Georgia." 2 stars visible.

GLC05786.06

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Thomas F. Dayton, salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

Ink inscription on mount: "Drayton, S.C." 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.07

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length length portrait, of John Gregg, in quasi-military uniform

Gregg wears a quasi-military uniform with no distinctive marking or insigna. Ink inscription on mount: "Gregg of Texas, Cavalry." (This is John Gregg, not Max[c]y.)

GLC05786.08

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

Water drops mar portrait. Ink inscription on mount: "Harry Hays, La." 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.09

1862-1863 ca.

Jones, Samuel, 1819-1887

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

Ink inscription on mount: "Sam Jones. Commanding at Charleston, S.C." 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.10

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Salt print 3/4 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform, napoleon pose

Lane poses in "Napoleonic" pose (one hand tucked between buttons coat). Ink inscription on mount: "James H. Lane, NC." 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.11

1863 ca.

Pemberton, John C., 1814-1881

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in civilian clothing

Pemberton wears civilian clothing. Sarcastic ink inscription on mount: "John C. Pemberton. Hero of Vicksburg"

GLC05786.12

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Albumen print of General Robert E. Lee]

Ink inscription on mount: "Lee." Diagonal break in print; faded with staining. Depicts a half length photo of an older Lee dressed in a Confederate uniform with three stars visible.

GLC05786.13

1862-1863 ca.

Lovell, Mansfield, 1822-1884

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

3 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "Mansfield Lovell."

GLC05786.14

1862-1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: Salt print (?) 1/2 length portrait, in civilian clothing [trimmed and remounted]

Mahone, William. Photograph trimmed and mounted on card. Ink inscription on mount: "Wm Mahone, Va."

GLC05786.15

1862 ca.

Nicholls, Francis R., fl. 1862

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

Shows Nicholls with no (amputated) left arm. Dating based on his loss of arm at Winchester. Ink inscription on mount: "Nichols [sic]" 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.16

1862-1863 ca.

Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

Pillow wears one glove and carries the other. Center tear in print has been repaired, slightly affecting lower half of portrait. Ink inscription on mount: "Gideon J. Pillow, Texan." 3 stars visible.

GLC05786.17

1862-1863 ca.

Price, Sterling, 1809-1867

Photograph

Title: Salt print 3/4 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform, napoleon pose

Price poses in "Napoleonic" pose (one hand tucked between buttons coat). 3 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "Sterling Price, Missoura [sic]"

GLC05786.18

1862-1863 ca.

Ransom, Robert, 1828-1892

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

Lacks upper part of photograph above head. Portrait appears to have been scratched. 2 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "R. Ranson, NC."

GLC05786.19

1862-1863 ca.

Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1821-1896

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length seated portrait, in Confederate uniform

3 stars visible. Ink drip in center of face. Ink inscription on mount: "Gustavus W. Smith"

GLC05786.20

1862-1863 ca.

Walker, H.H., fl. 1862-1863

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length seated profile portrait, in Confederate uniform

3 stars visible. Marred by prominent water drops on portrait. Ink inscription on mount: "H.H. Walker. Va."

GLC05786.21

1862-1863 ca.

Williams, John S., fl. 1862-1863

Photograph

Title: Salt print 1/2 length portrait, in Confederate uniform

3 stars visible. Ink inscription on mount: "John S. Williams. Kentucky"

GLC05786.22