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1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Launch of the Boat

One engraving entitled "Launch of the Boat" circa 1861-1877. Depicts five men lauching their boat from shore. Four men push the boat while one man holds the anchor. A larger ship can be seen in the background.

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1861-1877

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Engraving

Title: Return of Peace

One engraving entitled "Return of Peace" circa 1861-1867. A vignette depicting a goddess like figure proffering an olive branch. At her feet there are baskets filled with fruits and a lamb.

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1861-1877

Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854

Engraving

Title: Natural Bridge, Virginia

One engraving entitled "Natural Bridge, Virginia" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Natural Bridge, and Cedar Creek. Three figures stand by the creek edge looking up at the bridge. Engraved by James Charles Armytage after a painting by William H. Bartlett. The land where the Natural Bridge, Virgina, is located was at one time owned by Thomas Jefferson.

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1861-1877

Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872

Engraving

Title: Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara

One engraving entitled "Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagra" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a close up view of the horshoe falls in Niagra falls. Six figures walk towards an entrance to the cavern that is described as being on "the English side." Drawn by Thomas Allom. Sketched by Col. Cockburn, and engraved by Robert Sands.

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1861-1877

Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854

Engraving

Title: Niagara Falls from the Ferry

One engraving entitled "Niagra Falls from the Ferry" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a small ferry boat full of passengers rowing up to the falls. In the background three figures climb rocks at the base of the falls. Engraved by J. Cousen after a painting by William H. Bartlett.

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1861

Shattuck, Aaron Draper, 1832-1928

Engraving

Title: Evening on the Connecticut

One engraving entitled "Evening on the Connecticut" dated 1861. Depicts a man and woman picnicing on the edge of the Connecticut River. The man holds a fishing pole over his shoulder while the woman sits in a relaxed position. Their row boat is docked on the rivers edge. Engraved by William Wellstood from the original painting by Aaron Draper Shattuck (misspelled as Shuttuck). The painting was in possession of the artist at time of engraving. Written at Connecticut River

GLC08878.0018

1861

Hart, William, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert)

One engraving entitled "Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert) dated 1861. Depicts a lanscape view of Mt. Desert Island and Somes Sound. A small cabin and two cows are at the forefront of the painting. Engraved by William Wellstood from the original painting by William Hart. The painting was in possesion of the artist at time of engraving.

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1861-1877

Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854

Engraving

Title: View of the Passaic Falls

One engraving entitled "View of the Passaic Falls" circa 1861-1877. Depicts Passaic Falls (aka Patterson Great Falls) and a covered bridge with the Passaic River in the forefront. Engraved by John Sands after a painting by William H. Bartlett.

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1861

Poe & Hitchcock, fl. 1861

Engraving

Title: On the Coast of Mt. Desert

One engraving entitled "On the Coast of Mt. Desert" dated 1861. Depicts a landscape view of the Mt. Desert Island coast. Two figures sit beside large boulders on the shore.

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1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Quiet Lake

One engraving entitled "Quiet Lake" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a lake, possibly named Quiet lake, with mountains in the background.

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1861-1877

Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854

Engraving

Title: Hudson Highlands

One engraving entitled "Hudson Highlands" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Hudson River from Bull Hill. A man with a hat sits atop a large rock watching the many sailboats on the river. Engraved by E. Benjamin after a painting by William H. Bartlett.

GLC08878.0023

1863

Wells, J., fl. 1860-1863

Engraving

Title: New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Depicts a map of New Orleans. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by J. Wells.

GLC08878.0024

1857

Miller, William Rickarby, 1818-1893

Engraving

Title: Lake George

One engraving entitled "Lake George" dated 1857. Caption notes "The Narrows with Black Mountain and Bolton and the Hummock in the foreground." Depicts a landscape view of Lake George with Black mountain in the background. In the forefront of the painting a man and his dog walk down a dirt path. Engraved by Samuel Valentine Hunt after a painting by William Rickarby Miller. Printed by W. Pate.

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1768

Kirk, James, 1733-1791

Engraving

Title: New York in 1768

One engraving entitled "New York in 1768" dated 1768. Caption notes "view from the rear of Col. Rutgers House East River (from an English print)." Depicts a landscpe view of the East river with a view of New York city in the distance. Colonel Henry Rutgers's house was confiscated and occupied by British troops for seven years during the Revoutionary War. Engraved by James Kirk.

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1780

L'Enfant, Pierre Charles, 1754-1825

Engraving

Title: West Point and its Fortifications in 1780

One engraving entitled "West-Point and its Fortifications in 1780" dated 1780. Depicts a landscape view of the Hudson Highlands and West Point Military Academy. In the forefront of the engraving, two men look across the Hudson River at the Military Academy. Drawn and engraved by J. Smillie after a drawing made in 1780 by Pierre Charles L'Enfant, Engineer U.S. Army. Printed by W. Pate.

GLC08878.0027

4 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All is well, hoping this letter finds her in the same condition. Sailed out of Washington to go to City Point, where he is writing from now. Sailed down the Potomac River and out into the Chesapeake Bay, arrived at a Union fort at midnight. Stayed there until morning, and then started for City Point, arriving there at 4:00 AM. Currently fourteen miles from Petersburg. Expects to begin drilling soon. Hopes to see her soon; expects "that after a short time I will see you all." Quite warm in Virginia. Put up his tent yesterday. Caught sight of Petersburg. "Will soon have Richmond and Petersburg…

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14 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are "kicking about." Has not had much to do. Joseph has gone with some men along the railroad to guard some men, but he will be back tonight. Is in the tent with Guernsey. The rest of the companies in the regiment are back in Washington, but they should be arriving here "today or tomorrow." She should be happy that he was not drafted. Draftees and substitutes are sent to the front immediately by the thousands. "They have got Petersburg surrounded and next week they say they will take Richmond and Petersburg both. There [are] some ironclads - 25 - going up to Richmond." Still has yet to…

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24 October 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Glad to hear she is well; he is also well. Leg has improved so much that he can "[wear] my boot some and run some on it." The rest of his company arrived today to pitch tents for the winter. Sent ten dollars from Washington and twenty by express from camp, but she has not said if she received it. Tells her to "take care of the corn and potatoes" as soon as possible before the weather gets too cold. Hopes she can do her best during the harvest. There will not be any battles this winter. Heard from James the other day and found out that he is fighting in the Shenandoah Valley. There are nine…

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