1806/12/28

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dinsmore re: architecture and building projects at Monticello

The document is overall tanned. Jefferson discusses the style of doors for the North Pavilion at Monticello, mentions Poplar Forest's window frames, and suggests dismissing the worker Stewart. Dinsmore (d. 1830) was a housejoiner who worked and lived at Monticello from 1798 until 1809. He was the principal joiner for the remodeling at Monticello and was responsible for important interior finish work. He also worked for James Madison and John H. Cocke. See Jefferson Memorandum Book p. 985, note 63.

GLC04956

1864 ca.

Photograph

Title: Fort Negley, Nashville, Tenn. [1864 ca.] [oversize composite photograph]

A large panoramic image made by joining two large-format photographs. "Designed & built on the German Polygonal System in 1862 - 63 by Gen. St. Clair Morton, Capt. of Engineers." View of the interior of the fort with the city of Nashville visible in the distance. Eight men pose in a group on the left side of the image. On the right side of the image, five men pose in various locations around the fort. Mounted on cloth.

GLC05111.01.0477

1830/05/07

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rochester

States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.

GLC03139.01

1830/08/05

Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Rochester

Says that he and William Strickland agree that stone columns would be preferable to wood for the new branch of the Bank being built in Buffalo. Also advises using fluted columns, and promises to have Strickland send a sketch of the proposed cornice. A pirvate letter, written from the Bank of the United States.

GLC03139.02

1778/01/09

Van Beuren, John

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jn. A. Fonda re: receipt of masonry work

Van Beuren reports the names of individuals who have done their masonry work, as well as the number of hours they performed this work. Docketed on address leaf. Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.

GLC03107.04202

February 7, 1865

Bradbury, John S., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: Dear Brother

Bradbury expresses his hope for speedy peace, while noting the regiment's ongoing fortification efforts.

GLC03523.39.09