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[Two sketches: one woman standing with knee resting on mount, one sitting holding hair]

Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.106

[Nude woman standing with one arm raised]

Black ink with pale skirt drawn in graphite; thick tracing paper.

GLC06343.107

[Man in loincloth holding dagger]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.108

[Two small figures on panel surrounded by various grasses and Cat Tails sprouts]

Graphite, black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.109

[Two female figures, one in water]

Graphite, black ink, tracing paper.

GLC06343.110

[Two sketches of female nudes, one standing, one seated with leg up on knee]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.111

[Two standing males, one nude with musket, one in 18th century garb]

Graphite; tan tracing paper.

GLC06343.112

[Woman with foot raised holding tablet and lightning bolt (?)]

Black ink over graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.113

[Nude figure with out-stretched hand]

Pale charcoal or graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.114

[Standing male holding musket]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.116

[Three male nudes, two sitting, one standing with cloth draped over arm]

Graphite; tracing paper fragment.

GLC06343.117

[Standing female figure with crown, staff, and out-stretched arm]

Charcoal and graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.118

[Five sculpture designs: man and woman embracing, 2 soldiers, figure with arm raised, two figures facing each other]

Graphite; thin wove paper, many creases and wrinkles.

GLC06343.120

Indian Treaty

Indian land sale-Flushing Meadows, NY. MDS by 8 Indians.

GLC08077

to Charles Storer

Recalling the Boston Massacre, also his defense of Constitution: "Equal laws cannot be preserved without there independent orders forming a mutual balance."

GLC08080

To: Joseph Blunt.

Criticizing Jackson administration and spoils system, including mention of Peggy Eaton affair: They have no "character to lose."

GLC08081

to Richard Rush

Predicting Civil War in wake of slavery's expansion.
.

GLC08082

to Mary Owens

To the woman he almost married: "Whatever woman may cast her lot with mine, should any ever do so, it is my intention to do all in my power to make her happy and contented." Owens rejected Lincoln's marriage proposal in 1837, the second of the three...

GLC08085

To: William Kellogg.

Re: Election of 1860 & difficulties in dealing with Horace Greeley and Greeley's support of Stephen Douglas.

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. III 1858 - 1860,
p. 506

GLC08086

To: Ambrose Burnside.

Specifying the route Burnside's troops will march from Spotsylvania to the north Anna river (prelude to battle of cold harbor).

GLC08087

To: Thomas J. Eckert.

Arranging secret Hampton Roads peace conference.

GLC08088

To: Ulysses S. Grant.

Re: Troop movements at Port Stedman at the end of the war: "From what direction did the enemy come?"

GLC08089

Edict.

Granting amnesty to a group of confederate prisoners provided they take oath (one of the last official acts before his assisination), under Andrew Johnson, ES,4/12/1865.

GLC08091

To: Gideon Welles.

Condemning Reconstruction. "There has never been a greater outrage perpetrated...since the formation of the government."

GLC08092

[Fragment of Lincoln's last State of the Union address concerning the thirteenth amendment]

An 11-line fragment of his last Annual Message to Congress dealing with the failure of Congress to pass the thirteenth amendment and recommending they reconsider: "At the last session of Congress a proposed amendment of the Constitution [inserted...

GLC08094

To: William Livingston.

Washington's farewell address ("Circular to the States") as Commander-in-Chief,spelling out principles esssential to new nation's future existence, now that the United States are "proposed of absolute freedom and independency." With printed copy of...

GLC08079.01

to George Washington

Mentions doubts George Washington expressed in a previous letter regarding the upcoming campaign (initially the campaign was to be against the British in New York, but Washington revised these plans to launch the Siege of Yorktown). Discusses...

GLC02437.00994

to George Washington

Recently arrived in Peekskill. Expresses disappointment that Washington had moved by the time he arrived. Asks Washington to write to the Board of War if he plans to alter the time of arrival of stores sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In a post...

GLC02437.01006

[Carte de visite of unidentified woman]

Unidentified woman, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Philadelphia: Whitaker & Co.). Inscribed: "20019".

GLC01896.191

[Carte de visite of Ella Taylor Waring]

Ella Taylor Waring, vignette portrait, hand coloured and outlined in ink. Albumen print (Pollock). Inscribed: "Mrs. Ella Taylor Waring Mrs. Thos. W. Waring]

GLC01896.192

[Carte de visite of "The Penitent Thief"]

"The Penitent Thief" sculpture carte de visite. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.). Caption: "The Penitent Thief. 'Lord remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom' Modelled by Edward V. Valentine".

GLC01896.193

[Carte de visite of unidentified man]

Unidentified man, vignette portrait. Albumen print (Philadelphia: Whitaker & Co.). Inscribed: "20040".

GLC01896.194

[Cart de visite of Edward Richard Archer]

Edward Richard Archer. Half portrait. [oval] Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson) Inscribed on verso: "Uncle Ned".

GLC01896.195

[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

Dr. Robert Archer, half portrait. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: E. S. Lumpkin & Co.)

GLC01896.196

[Carte de visite of "Contemplation"]

"Contemplation," carte de visite copy of lithograph of unidentified woman holding flower [profile]. Albumen print. Inscribed: "ERA" on verso.

GLC01896.197

[Carte de visite of William Shakespeare]

William Shakespeare, carte de visite made from steel engraving. Albumen print. Inscribed: "A[aron]. Jeffery / Richmond / E.R.A. [Edward R. Archer]"

GLC01896.198

[Carte de visite of Capt. John N. Maffitt]

"Capt. Maffitt (of the Florida)" wearing Confedrate States Navy uniform vignette portrait. 1 litho.

GLC01896.199

[Watercolor of C.S.S. Hawk]

"The Hawk," watercolor on canvas. [Ship outfitted by Edward R. Archer in England in 1863, rebacked 1/93 by PWR]

GLC01896.201

[Three Virginia state uniform buttons]

Three Virginia state brass uniform buttons. [Manufactured by Waterbury Button Co. in Cheshire, CT]. Buttons bear the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, probably belonging to Edward R. Archer while in the service of the Confederate States [Virginia...

GLC01896.202

[Jeffery Family Seal]

Jeffery Family Seal. Red stone intaglio with a stylized "J".

GLC01896.203

A trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works

Souvenir photograph album. Ludwig, Loewe & Co., Berlin, N. W. "Eine Fahrt von Berlin C. naen den Werken von Ludw. Loewe & Co. A-G. ['A Trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works']." Cover art includes "Ludw. Loew & Co." seal and an U.S. and German...

GLC01896.204

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox....

GLC02437.00987

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00988

to Henry Knox

Gives Knox notice of ordnance and stores he has sent. Lists quantities of items on their way to Knox.

GLC02437.00989

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00990

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00991

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00992

to Henry Knox

Discusses ordnance and stores he recently sent to Knox. Relates his difficulty obtaining supplies from the Governor and Council (William Greene was Governor of Rhode Island 1778-1786).

GLC02437.00993

Field artillery under the Marquis De LaFayette, June 1781

Document gives the total of Lafayette's field artillery as 10 six pounders, 2 four pounders, 2 three pounders, and 2 five-and-a-half-inch howitzers. The artillery pieces were both captured and made for the Americans. One of the 6 pounders was taken...

GLC02437.00995

[Return of issues at the Artillery Park]

Taken from the last returns by Lieutenant William Strachan. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, who was likely with Henry Knox at New Windsor, New York. Includes rations drawn by women and children. Originally enclosed with GLC02437.00997.

GLC02437.00996

[Return of spare amunition with the brigades]

For 30 June 1781. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00997

to Henry Knox

Lieutenant Strachan encloses a return (GLC02437.00996).

GLC02437.00998

Return of military stores received, delivered, and on hand in the months of June & July 81

Lists amounts of damaged muskets, bayonets, etc. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.

GLC02437.00999

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Philipsburgh (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). "... I have never found any absence from [Lucy] so truly insupportable as the present. I am alone amidst a croud [sic], and unhappy without my companion." He bemoans the...

GLC02437.01000

[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]

Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...

GLC02437.01001

[Muster roll for Captain Andrew Moodie's Company]

Moodie's company was in the 2nd regiment of artillery. Covers January-June 1781. Fish signs as inspector. Verso contains "Proof of Effectives," signed by Captain Andrew Moodie, Lieutenant Henry Williams and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Cortlandt...

GLC02437.01002

Cannon & mortars which could be drawn from West Point

Title from docket.

GLC02437.01003

to Timothy Pickering

Knox writes to Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General. Discusses the transport of lead, pistols, and other items to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Refers to shot, shells, and other ordnance gathered at various posts (New Windsor and Fishkill, New...

GLC02437.01004

to Henry Knox

Written at Fort Herkimer. Captain Moodie updates Knox on general news at the fort. Reports that the gun powder for the fort is stored in the cellar of a house occupied by eight or nine families. Worries that no work will get done due to a lack of...

GLC02437.01005

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Certificate to pay Jonathan Winship. Appears to be signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], Major of the Squadron under Barras. On verso, Winship signs, transferring the money to Joseph Gowen. Gowen signs, transferring the money to William...

GLC02437.01007

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay Thomas Lloyd Halsey, a shipping merchant and French consular agent, for providing supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Halsey states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox...

GLC02437.01008

to [Thomas] Seward

Orders Captain Seward, an artillery officer in charge of ordnance stores forwarded [from] Springfield, to secure powder and other stores under the decks of transport vessels (Seward was apparently on his way to Claverack, New York). The powder and...

GLC02437.01009

to Richard Frothingham

Knox writes to Frothingham, Field Commissary of Military Stores. Provides a list of ordnance, ordering that it should be transported to Peekskill, New York.

GLC02437.01010

to John Crane

Directs the letter to Colonel Crane, in charge of the ordnance and stores forwarded from Boston, Massachusetts to Claverack, New York. Provides instructions for shipping the powder and other stores. Orders that the stores must be sent from...

GLC02437.01011

to [Ebenezer] Stevens

Gives Lieutenant Colonel Stevens specific instructions for organizing and gathering men and weapons at New Windsor, Peekskill, and West Point, New York. "From the frequent communications to you of my intentions & desires, you will be able to execute...

GLC02437.01012

to John Ruddock

Gives Ruddock orders regarding stores and cannon being transported from Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island to New Windsor, New York. Instructs that all stores and cannon coming in must be sent to West Point. Post...

GLC02437.01013

to [William] Perkins

Knox writes to Major William Perkins, overseer of stores at Providence, Rhode Island. "All the cannon & stores from Providence under you are to be transported to Fish Kill landing & there embark'd on board of vessels... & proceed to West Point..."...

GLC02437.01014

to Henry Knox

Cornell writes on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox of the status of several supply orders, including spirits, paper, and linseed oil. Notes that [Samuel] Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, "has a fair prospect of being...

GLC02437.01015

to unknown

Informs the recipient: "I have information that a quantity of [struck: saltpetre] sulphur belonging to the United States has been deposited in the House in what you now live. This event happen'd either through the villany or carelessness of the...

GLC02437.01016

Weekly return of part of the corps of artillery doing duty in the park. [incomplete]

Lists numbers of commissioned, staff, and non-commissioned officers. Includes alterations. Lists numbers of those present fit for duty. Missing 11 columns.

GLC02437.10491

[Return]

Return for ordnance and stores at Albany, New York. Items listed by type, and date issued.

GLC02437.10681

Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]

GLC03107.05437 Part 2

[Collection of stereocards]

Collection of 61 stereocards received with Alexander Beckers' stereo viewers, GLC 5139.01 and .02. The subjects of the stereocards vary. There are 11 black and white photographic cards of views of London and England (#1-11), miscellaneous black...

GLC05139.03

[Fountain design mounted with crouching Native American with canoe below]

Small figure with sword [Washington?]. Graphite, black ink; tan tracing paper.

GLC06343.201

to Henry Knox

Patten, Captain of Artillery Artificers, reports details of work completed at New Windsor, including the building of wagon carriages, wooden bottoms (for artillery) and mortar carriages. Writes, "My Men are Very unease for want of Money, and more...

GLC02437.01103

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for a certificate documenting the time he served as Deputy Commissary of Military Stores (19 May 1777- 2 July 1779).

GLC02437.01104

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01102). Asks Knox to send previously requested "boulets," (bullets) as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01105

[Boy leaning on stool]

With 3 action sketches on reverse side. Graphite; thick wove paper.

GLC06343.121

[Hunched male figure with bent leg]

Black ink over graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.122

[Winged figure (sketched on both sides), seated male nude with small woman]

Graphite, tracing paper.

GLC06343.123

[Figures around old bearded man in coffin]

Black ink over graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.124

[Seated female in Roman garb with hand covering face]

Graphite; textured wove paper.

GLC06343.125

[Winged figure from behind, small sketches of soldiers on reverse side]

Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.126

[Grided sculpture design of angel offering peace between a victorious warrior about to strike a vanquished warrior]

Black ink, graphite; thick wove pap

GLC06343.127

[Geometric designs: cube, cylinder, star-shaped design]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.128

[Flowers attached to stems]

Graphite; tracing paper.

GLC06343.129

[Lotus blossoms]

Watercolor, graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.130

[Two sketches of flowers]

Graphite; wove paper.

GLC06343.131

[Seven floral designs]

One with acorns. Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.132

[Six floral designs]

Black ink; tracing paper.

GLC06343.133

[Buffalo and rough figure on horse in Native American style, with heads on reverse]

Iron gall ink, graphite, lined wove paper.

GLC06343.134

[Japanese woman and various bird and plant sketches]

Both sides of paper. Graphite, black ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.135

[Sketches of heads [both sides], some with Japanese top-knot hairstyles]

Graphite; embossed "W"; textured wove paper with watermark.

GLC06343.136

[Flowers [dogwoods] graphite, with more flowers and birds on branch on reverse side]

Black ink; wove paper.

GLC06343.137

[Flying larks, with written itinerary; reverse side, bird-like creature with human head and bird on branch]

Graphite, wove paper.

GLC06343.138

[Boat on water with pine tree, and Japanese woman's head and fan sketches]

Sketches on both sides. Graphite, blue-black and iron gall inks; laid paper.

GLC06343.139

[Man wearing hat holding staff]

With extensive notations in [possibly] Native American language and poem. Seated boy reading on reverse side. Graphite; discolored wove paper.

GLC06343.140

[Seagulls and grasshopper]

Black ink wash; wove paper.

GLC06343.141

[Japanese banner and calligraphy characters "Great Niphon"]

Graphite, embossed "W"; textured wove paper, watermark.

GLC06343.142

[Storks or herons, with illegible text on reverse]

Graphite; wove paper with grid.

GLC06343.143