1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Attack at Rocky Face Ridge, GA

One engraving entitled "Attack at Rocky Face Ridge, GA" dated 1864. Depicts Union Soliders Marching towards the Battle of Rocky Face Ridge, May 7-13, 1864. In the forefront of the image three officers rest atop a large rock and direct soliders to march forward. In the distance Union soliders climb an adjacent ridge towards Confederates posted on top. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0169

1864

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Kearsarge & Alabama" dated 1864. Depicts a naval battle between the USS Kearsarge and the CSS Alabama, June 19, 1864. Caption notes, "rescue of the crew of the Alabama by the Deerhound." Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0170

1897

Sheppard, Warren, 1858-1937

Engraving

Title: Sinking of the Alabama

One engraving entitled "Sinking of the Alabama" dated 1897. Depicts the sinking of the CSS Alabama. Surviving confederate sailors swim towards an awaiting rescue vessel. Engraved from a painting by Warren Sheppard. Engraving possibly from the book, "The People's Standard History of the United States."

GLC08878.0171

1864

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Attack on Fort Wagner

One engraving entitled "Attack on Fort Wagner" dated 1864. Depicts close combat between African American Union troops and Confederate forces, defending Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. African American troops attempt to break through the Confederates defensive line. Engraved from the original painting by Thomas Nast in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0172

1865

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Fort Fisher (Landing of the Troops)" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops landing, unopposed, on the beach outside Fort Fisher, January 13, 1865. Union soliders on the beach appear patient as they wait for fellow soliders to arrive by boat. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0173

1865

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Capture of the Works at Petersburg

One engraving entitled "Capture of the Works at Petersburg" dated 1865. Depicts Union troops triumphantly climbing uphill. In the background Union soliders stand atop a hill raising the Union Flag. In the Foreground a solider lies wounded in branches. Engraved from the original painting by Thomas Nast in the possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0174

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run

One engraving entiteld "The Battle of Manassas, or Second Bull Run" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of confederate troops on horseback, durring the Battle of Manassas, August 28-30, 1862. Caption notes, "General Robert E. Lee and Staff overlooking the Battle-Field." Copied by permission from the Panorama of the Battle of Manassas. Engraver and artist unknown.

GLC08878.0175

1867

Virtue & Yorston, fl. 1865

Engraving

Title: The War With the South

One engraving entitled "The War With the South" dated 1867. Depicts Union soldiers clustered around a hill. One solider stands triumphantly atop the hill holding a torn American flag. Above them an angel looks down from the clouds, proffering a branch. A dove with an olive brance, presumably representing peace, flies above the Angel. Caption notes "victory." Engraver and Artist unknown.

GLC08878.0176

1861-1877

Print

Title: Presidential Seal

Seal of the President of the United States circa 1861-1877.

GLC08878.0177

1838

Rienzi, G. L. Domney, 1789-1843

Engraving

Title: Australie--Ceremonie d'un Mariage

One engraving entitled "Australie-Ceremonie d'un Mariage" circa 1838. Depicts an Australian Aboriginal marriage ceremony. Five nude male figures surround and restrain a nude female figure. Drawn by Victor Marie Felix Danvin after artwork by G.L. Domeny de Rienzi. Engraved by Lebas.

GLC08878.0178

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: Oceanie Australien-Costumes Trachten

One engraving entitled "Oceanie Australien-Costumes Trachten" circa 1861-1877. Depicts three women and one man conversing in the wilderness. Two women relax on top of a large rock. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0179

1870

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Capture of the City of Mexico by Cortez

One engraving entitled "Capture of the City of Mexico by Cortez" dated 1870. Depicts close combat between armored spanish soliders and Aztec warriors, August 13, 1521. Engraved from orignal artwork by Alonzo Chappel in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0180

1861-1877

Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872

Engraving

Title: Castle of Chinon, Indre-Et-Loir

One engraving entitled "Castle of Chinon, Indre-Et-Loir" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of the Castle of Chinon. In the forefront of the image two figures on horseback play trumpets as they cross a bridge, leaving the city. Engraved by S. Fisher after a drawing by T. Allom.

GLC08878.0181

1870

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro

One engraving entitled "Execution of the Inca of Peru by Pizarro" dated 1870. Depicts Spanish soliders surrounding an Incan man chained to a log with branches piled at his feet. In the foreground a religous man waves a Christian cross in the face of the Incan. In the Background Spanish soliders raise burning torches into the air. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0182

1861-1877

Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854

Engraving

Title: [Men Chopping Wood on a side of a cliff]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of a cliff overlooking a harbor, possibly in Canada. On the right men chop wood near the edge of the cliff. Numerous boats sail in the harbor. Engraved by E. Challis from artwork by W.H. Bartlett.

GLC08878.0183

1861-1877

Purser, W., fl. 1860-1864

Engraving

Title: Kowee River, Cape of Good Hope

One engraving entitled "Kowee River, Cape of Good Hope" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Kowee River. On the left, figures relax in the shade of a large tree near the edge of the river. Engraved by F.E. Jones after artwork by W. Purser. Caption notes, "engraved expressely for the Ladies Repository."

GLC08878.0184

1870

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock

One engraving entitled "Relief of Lucknow by Sir Henry Havelock" dated 1870. Depicts British troops lead by Sir Henry Havelock restoring order during the Indian rebellion in Lucknow, September 25, 1857. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0185

1870

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Massacre of the Memlooks

One engraving entitled "Massacre of the Memlooks" dated 1870. Depicts a battle scene of the Massacre of the Memlooks, Egypt, 1811. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0186

1861-1877

Prout, S., fl. 1870

Engraving

Title: Cawnpore

One engraving entitled "Cawnpore" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a river view of the city of Cawnpore, India. Two boats float in the river. In the distance, figures walk along a bridge parallel to the shoreline. Drawn by S. Prout. Sketched by Capt. R. Elliot. R.N. Engraved by C. Mottram.

GLC08878.0187

1861-1877

Bourne, Herbert, 1825-1907

Engraving

Title: Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Supression of the Sepoy Rebellion

One engraving entitled "Grand Durbar at Cawnpore After the Suppression of the Sepoy Revolt" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of Lord Charles John Canning bestowing jewelry to a loyal Rajah, surronded by an audience of British and Indian men. Caption notes, "Lord Canning investing the loyal Rajahs with decorations and proprietary rights." Engraved by H. Bourne.

GLC08878.0188

1861-1877

East India Company, fl. 1861-1877

Engraving

Title: A Suttee

One engraving entitled "A Suttee" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a Indian ritualistic suicide. A female figure sits atop her deceased husbands funeral pyre. A crowd of men and women observe the ritual. Caption notes "from a drawing in the possession of the Hon: E. I. C." (aka Honorable East India Company).

GLC08878.0189

16 December 1886

Lemon, George, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Weeks

Asks Weeks to gather testimony from neighbors regarding his illness in October 1864 and knowledge of Weeks being treated by Dr. Parker. Also asks that he obtain transcripts from Dr. Parker's books demonstrating his illness.

GLC06728.107

8 June 1891

Lemon, George, fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Pension claim

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

GLC06728.112

12 May 1891

Racum, Green, fl. 1891

Autograph document signed

Title: Certificate for Pension

GLC06728.113

13 October 1862

Parrott, Henry C., fl. 1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: Lieut. in 75th Illinois Vols. [word processed inventory available]

Henry has been in one fight and it was a victory though 42 men were killed and 161 wounded in his regiment. He expects another fight this afternoon. The Confederates left without burying their dead and the men can barely walk around camp "at night without stepping on two or three dead or wounded rebels." They took 5,000 prisoners on march today.

GLC03858.02.01