1845/02/05

Eastman, Charles G., fl. 1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. T. Fields re: his poetry with copy of poem [Indian related]

Charles Eastman was a Sioux Indian, Dartmouth graduate and friend of Sitting Bull.

GLC08445.07

1841/03/04 ca.

S. F. J. (Orator)

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Biographical oration on President William Henry Harrison, for election?]

Post-election day eulogy, delivered on the day of WHH's inauguration (?), per p.1. Signed with initials at end "S.F.J."

GLC08445.08

1860 circa

Object

Title: Lincoln and Hamlin election 1860 campaign tokens [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC08499

1834/06/10

Thayer, Elisha, 1785-1860

Letter signed

Title: to Isaac Hill

Regrets that almost all the mail received in the town has been anti-Jackson, and that much of the town is against the President.

GLC08505

February 7, 1821

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Explains that the letters that Mr. Cogswell sent are in his "Box at the Post Office." Also, informs Hobart that the impeachment trial of Judge Prescot will be postponed. A post script gives some background on Cogswell.

GLC06313.04.108

February 17, 1821

Warren, Henry, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a legal matter. Mentions that Judge Davis' refusal of 'probable cause' was owing to the certificate said to have accompanied the tin." Claims that he was not aware of the tin and was unable to obtain the evidence from the certificate. Asks that Hobart work so that "the report of the Commmerce should be a reference instead of a withdrawing. Notes that he is asking Hobart's assistance because the matter involves taxes from his constituents.

GLC06313.04.114

February 18, 1856

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

Pamphlet

Title: The state of affairs in Kansas. Speech of Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts.

Published by the Republican Association of the District of Columbia. Third edition, Buell & Blanchard, printers. Uncut.

GLC05116.09

February 28, 1858

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Kelly

Describes celebrating Washington's birthday by the firing of a gun for each state in the union, although they are unsure of whether or not states have been added since the Utah Expedition began. Written at Camp Scott

GLC04194.06

February 19, 1868

Cedy, W. F., fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miller A. Wright

Letter from a friend who is still in the military. There is a stamp on the first page of the letter that reads "Head-Quarters Sixth Division, Cavalry Corps, M. D. M." Miller is congratulated on his new life, and informed of what military life has been like recently.

GLC02691.11.091

February 27, 1848

Van, Al, fl. 1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire

A letter written by A. L. Van Esquire to his cousin Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire describing his experience at law school and the companions he has made while there. Van also makes reference to Franklin's attendance at another law school. Van concludes his letter by mentioning a foot injury. The top and bottom right corners of the third page of this letter are missing with slight text loss.

GLC06253.02

February 20, 1908

unknown, fl. 1908

Typed letter

Title: to Mrs. Gerit Smith Van Valkenburgh

A letter to Mrs. G. S. Van Valkenburgh. This letter details family affairs icluding the goings on of many of its members. The letter is unsigned, but it is believed to be written by a relative of Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh due to context. The letter mentions the inclusion of a picture of Franklin, which is not a part of the collection. Mrs. G. S. Van Valkenburgh is the wife of Franklin's brother Gerrit Smith Van Valkenburgh.

GLC06253.18

1861

Johnson, Fry, & Co., fl. 1825-1873

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Washington Irving

One engraving of Washington Irving dated 1861. Bust portrait of Irving. Painting by Alonzo Chappel, notation that it is based on a daguerreotype in possession of Irving's family.

GLC08878.0327

circa 1870

Jackman, W.G., fl. 1850-1900

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Stonewall Jackson

One engraving of Stonewall Jackson. Bust portrait of Jackson based on a photograph taken right before his death.

GLC08878.0328

1874

Johnson, Wilson, & Co. (publishers), fl. 1872-1878

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Stonewall Jackson

One engraving of Stonewall Jackson dated 1874. Bust portrait of Jackson based on an "authentic photograph from life."

GLC08878.0329

1866

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Stonewall Jackson

One engraving of Stonewall Jackson dated 1866. Seated portrait of Jackson in from of his tent. Based on painting by Thomas Nast.

GLC08878.0330

circa 1850

Atlantic Publishing and Engraving Company (New York, N.Y.)

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Jay III

One undated engraving of John Jay III. Bust portrait of Jay.

GLC08878.0331

circa 1850

Durrand, A.H., fl. 1850

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Jay

One undated engraving of John Jay. Seated portrait of Jay based on a painting by Gilbert Stuart and John Trumbull.

GLC08878.0332

circa 1850

Williams, fl. 1850

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Jay

One undated engraving of John Jay. Bust portrait of Jay.

GLC08878.0333

circa 1850

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Jay

One undated engraving of John Jay. Seated portrait of Jay.

GLC08878.0334

circa 1820

Engraving

Title: Engraving of New York State politicians

One undated engraving of three profile portraits. The portraits feature John Jay, Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, and Dirk Ten Broeck, speaker of the house of Assembly.

GLC08878.0335

1882

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Jay

One undated engraving of John Jay. Standing portrait of Jay in ceremonial robes. The engraving notes that Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States.

GLC08878.0336

1807

Edwin, D., fl. 1807

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One engraving of Samuel Johnson dated 1807. Seated portrait of Johnson. The engraving is based off of a painting in possession of James Boswell Esq.

GLC08878.0337

circa 1800

Edwin, D., fl. 1807

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Bust portrait of Johnson surrounded by a frame of laurel leaves the portrait is above what looks like a casket featuring a mythological Greek scene.

GLC08878.0338

circa 1800

Pease, J.I., fl. 1800

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Bust portrait of Johnson surrounded by a frame of flowers and grasses. Based on a portrait by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.0339

circa 1800

Pease, J.I., fl. 1800

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Samuel Johnson

One undated engraving of Samuel Johnson. Seated portrait of Johnson. The engraving notes that it was painted by Alonzo Chappel but further identifies it as based on a painting by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.0340