1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Braddock's Retreat

One engraving entitled "Braddock's Retreat" dated 1866. Depicts General Edward Braddock's retreat after an attack by French and Indian forces. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0089

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: unknown

One untitled engraving, circa 1861-1877. Depicts an unknown battle scene. In the center of the painting a solider with outstretched arms stands amongst the scattered bodies of fallen soliders. Engraver and artist unknown.

GLC08878.0091

1866

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

Engraving

Title: Siege of Vera Cruz

One engraving entitled "Siege of Vera Cruz" dated 1866. Depicts the Battle of Vera Cruz during the Mexican-American War, March 9-29, 1847. Engraved after the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0092

1858

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: General Taylor at Monterey

One engraving entitled "General Taylor at Monterey" dated 1858. Depicts the Battle of Monterey where the Army of Occupation led by General Zachary Taylor defeated Mexican troops led by General Pedro de Ampudia. Engraved by William Wellstood after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting was in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0093

1866

Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879

Engraving

Title: Storming of Chapultepec

One engraving entitled "Storming of Chapultepec" dated 1866. Depicts the United States victory over Mexican forces during the Battle of Chapultepec, September 12-13, 1847. Engraved from the original painting by William Henry Powell in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0094

1861-1877

Rogers, J. fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Portraits of John Trumbull, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Rush, John Eager Howard and William Pinkney]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of John Trumbull, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Rush, John Eager Howard, and William Pinkney. Engraved by John Rogers.

GLC08878.0095

1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress

One engraving entitled "Interview Between Lord Howe & Committee of Congress" dated 1866. Depicts an interview between Lord Howe and the Committee of Congress, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Edward Rutledge. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers.

GLC08878.0096

1861-1877

Rogers, John, fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: [Generals and Notable Military Figures From the] French and Indian War.

One engraving entitled "[Generals and Notable Military Figures From the] French and Indian War" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Sir William Pepperell, Sir Jeffery Amherst, General Edward Braddock, General James Abercrombie, and General James Wolfe. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0097

26 July 1860

Sartain, John, 1808-1897

Engraving

Title: Commencement Day, Yale College

One engraving entitled "Commencement Day, Yale College" dated July 26th 1860. Depicts Rev. Jerimiah Day, former president of Yale, Rev. Theodore D. Woolsey, President of Yale, and Prof. Benjamin Sullivan, professor of science at Yale. Engraved by John Sartain.

GLC08878.0098

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Deceased Secretaries of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions

One engraving entitled "Deceased Secretaries of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions" circa 1861-1877. Portraits of Dr. Wisner, Jeremiah Evarts, Dr. Worcester, Dr. Cornelius, and Dr. Armstrong. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0099

1780

Putnam, George Palmer, 1814-1872

Engraving

Title: Charleston, S.C. in 1780

One engraving entitled, "Charleston, S.C. in 1780," published in 1850. Depicts a view of the Charleston Customs House and port. The customs house was at the center of Charleston, South Carolina's bustling trade in rice, indigo, and slaves. Engraved by George Palmer Putnam.

GLC08878.0056.01

January 9, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Most everyone is healthy. Leg is feeling fine, but an ulcer sore has developed on it above the ankle in addition to the sores that were already there below the knee. Received three letters, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh she has sent, from her this morning. Also received $1.50 and six postage stamps. Felt bad to hear that William Nash had "such bad luck." Asks to let Nash know that he feels his pain, because something similar happened to him when he was shot in the leg. As soon as the leg had begun to heal, it began to be covered in sores. The leg is getting better now. By the time fighting…

GLC09273.19

27 February 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask for some from her. Would have sent all the money by express, but did not learn until today that he could send any of it by express. Is now acting as commissary sergeant. Has to go to the brigade headquarters and draw rations for the company, then has to cook them. "Keeps me very busy." Received a letter from her this morning. Every day rebels…

GLC09273.30

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Army Saw Mill]

GLC07000.10

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Army Saw Mill]

Different angle than 7000.10. Shows size better.

GLC07000.11

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Army Saw Mill]

Similar to 7000.10.

GLC07000.12

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [The "Rock Battery," Lookout Mountain]

Fortress of rock. Officers of 10th Ohio Infantry Chattanooga, Tenn. - 6 officers in conversation

GLC07000.13

February 1864

Photograph

Title: [Panoramic View from top of Lookout Mountain]

From the northwest around by the north to east, showing Valley of the Tennessee River and City of Chattanooga

GLC07000.14

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.103

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.104

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.105

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

GLC07687.106

1861-1877

Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Little Sister Mollie

GLC07687.107

9 October 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Fears that his previous two letters mistakenly direct to Cheat Mountain. Describes sowing and harvesting activities at home. Mentions the previous day's election, an observes that "this war has made 'strange bedfellows.'" Includes a brief note in a juvenile hand urgining Vannuys to write.

GLC07687.108

24 October 1861

Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Watson Van Nuys

Travels to Switz[?] recently for a family meeting. Samuel Voris [relationship unclear] was buried the day they arrived for the meeting. Describes the effort at home to gather clothing for soldiers ("Jake Davis....says he has a wagon bed full.") Several at home have been striken with typhoid fever. Asks "Did your Reg. Run (Cowardly) at the green Briar fight?" Includes a clipping reporting Col. Baker killed, among other news.

GLC07687.109