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to an unknown recipient re: election of Jefferson as President

Offering his congratulations "on the election of Mr. Jefferson." The correct date is February (not July).

GLC03931

to unknown

Discusses the change of capital city from New York to Philadelphia and having to move his family into a house that is unacceptable, but has no other choice. Asks the recipient how the changes will affect his intentions regarding Jack and lists the...

GLC03932

Pardon for Brian L. Butcher convicted of uninsured use of motor vehicle

GLC03934

to Charles W. Brewster re: agreeing to speak on Indians at meeting in NH

Written as former Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for speaking at a meeting of the Portsmouth, N.H., Atheneum.

GLC03935

to F.D. Petit de Villers

Written by Butler in retirement. Reference de Villers letter of 29 December 1807. Expresses sympathy for the illness of Mrs. de Villers. Wishes them to live for many years more, but says they probably need a better climate than the one found in...

GLC03936

to F.D. Petit de Villers

Laments the death of one of his sons.

GLC03938

to John Hancock and Robert Morris

Possibly written at Philadelphia. Hopkinson, John Nixon, and John Wharton submit a Continental Navy Board report to Congress. The Board designates a sum paid to "officers and Men on Board every Fire Ship in the River Delaware & Co the officers and...

GLC03939

[Directive to the Sheriff of New Haven County to summon Mark Leavenworth to the County Court]

Leavenworth was needed for a child support case, which is explained in detail.

GLC03940

As major general, standing, holding felt hat

Graphite inscription on verso "Major Gen John A Dix." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W. Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0338

As major general, standing, leaning on chair

Graphite inscription on verso "4." Ink inscription on verso "John A. Dix. Major General Vols. U.S.A." "Dec 1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.W.Black 173 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.0339

As brigadier general, vignette bust view

Imprint on recto "Gen'l A. Doubleday. Entered according to the act of Congress, in the year 1862 by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Offic of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady, Washington."

GLC05111.02.0345

James C. Duane, vignette bust portrait, bird insignia on shoulder strap

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Duane." Ink inscription on verso "James C. Duane. [struck: Brig. Gan. Vols.] Maj. Engrs. & Bv't Brig. Gen. U.S.A. Brig Gen., Chief of Engineers, U.S.A. Oct. 11, 1886." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex. Gardner...

GLC05111.02.0349

As major general, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "9364" "Maj Gen William H Emory" "128." Ink inscription on verso "From my mother R. Robins." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries...

GLC05111.02.0359

Standing, rank obscured, facing forward

Graphite inscription on recto "John F. Farnsworth." Imprint on recto "Brady, Washington." Graphite notation on verso "3279" "20" "22" "Col. J. F. Farnsworth" "Col. John F. Farnsworth St. Charles Ill. 8th Cavalry, Ill." "Daniel Durlin Major under...

GLC05111.02.0361

As major general, half-view, wearing medal

Ink inscription on verso "Edward Ferrero Brig Gen and Bv't Maj Gen Vols. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photigraphic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0364

As brigadier general, seated, wearing gloves, facing right

Ink inscription on verso "Francis Fessenden. Maj. Gen. Vols., 11/19/65, [struck: Capt.] Lt. Col. 28th Inf. 9/21/66, and Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A. 3/13/65" "Retired with rank of Brig Gen. U.S.A. for wounds in line of duty, Nov. 1, 1866." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.0366

As major general, standing, holding overcoat

Foster's fatigue cap bears brass the insignia of two stars and U.S., surrounded by laurel wreath. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General John C Foster" "Lossing P 276 P 122 Century Vol I 650p" "Foster."...

GLC05111.02.0368

As major general, standing, holding overcoat

Foster's fatigue cap bears brass the insignia of two stars and U.S., surrounded by laurel wreath. Imprint on recto "Brady, New York." Graphite inscription on verso "120." Ink inscription on verso "John G Foster major General Vols. and Major...

GLC05111.02.0369

Carte de visite of Brigadier General W.H. French, standing holding cap in right hand, left hand behind back

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Major-General W.H. French" "Lossing page 462" "French." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street New York, & No 352...

GLC05111.02.0383

Carte de visite of Brigadier General Quincy A. Gilmore, standing, Napoleonic pose, wearing dress uniform

Same as 396. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Gilmore." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0397

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated with arm resting on table.
Graphite inscription on verso "8." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." "Washington, April, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0410

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Imprint on recto "Case & Getchell, Boston." Photographers imprint on verso: "Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0412

In civilian clothes, seated in chair

Imprint on recto "If any one attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book."

GLC05111.02.0340

As brigadier general, half length view, with monacle handing around neck

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Donalson from Aitkins made Jan 10 1865." Ink inscription on verso "James L. Donaldson, Bv't Maj Gen Vols COlonel A.Q.M.G. & Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A." "Photographed by Brady Jan. 10th 1865."

GLC05111.02.0341

As major general, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscripton on recto "Genl. Donaldson." Photographers imprint on recto "Levitsky 22 Rue de Choiseul LeJeune Succr." Ink signature on verso "J. L. Donaldson Bvt. Maj. Genl. USA Chf. Q.master mily. Dist. of the Missouri. St. Louis. Nov. 20 1868...

GLC05111.02.0342