circa 1830-1910

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

Sketch

Title: [Measurements on "Office of Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, Architect" stationary]

Hand-drawn black ink, printed black ink, graphite, on wove paper.

GLC06343.003

circa 1830-1910

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910

Sketch

Title: [Sketches of an angel offering peace between two warriors and two seated figures]

Grid sketch of an angel standing between two warriors, one about to smote the other, offering them peace. Grid on one side of paper. Reverse side has two seated women back to back. Graphite on wove paper. Sculpture design sketch.

GLC06343.004

29 June 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 arrangements [Knox] made with General [Ezekiel] Cornell, a Continental Congressman, to obtain supplies.

GLC02437.00994

circa 1867

Van Lint, fl. 1867

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of cathedral and leaning tower of Pisa]

Cathedral & Leaning Tower of Pisa, carte de visite. Albumen print (Pisa, Italy: Van Lint)

GLC01896.182

circa 1860

Anderson & Co.

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Edward R. Archer]

Edward R. Archer. Carte de visite, vignette portra. Albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Anderson & Co.).

GLC01896.183

circa 1860

Gault, S.W., fl. 1850-1860

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of W. S. Langhorne]

W. S. Langhorne, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "Your friend W.S. Langhorne"

GLC01896.184

1861-1877

Gault, S.W., fl. 1850-1860

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of N. F. Richardson]

N. F. Richardson, seated full portrait. Albumen print (Bermuda: S. W. Gault). Inscribed: "To Mr. E. R. Archer From his dear and ever great full friend N. F. Richardson"

GLC01896.187

1861-1877

Kilburn, fl. 1850-1860

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of J.H. Warner, U. S. N]

J.H. Warner in frock coat, top hat and umbrella, full portrait. Albumen print (London: Mr. Kilburn).

GLC01896.188

1861-1877

Grillet Jr., fl. 1860

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of J. H. Warner, U. S. N]

J. H. Warner, U.S.N[avy]., full portrait. Albumen print (Naples, Italy: Grillet Jr. Photographer).

GLC01896.189

1861-1877

Walter's Photograph Gallery

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of "Jim" Galt]

William R. Galt, vignette portrait, slight coloring. Albumen print (Norfolk, Virginia: Walter's Photograph Gallery). Inscribed: "This is cousin Jim Galt"

GLC01896.190

1861-1877

Whitaker & Co.

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of unidentified woman]

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

GLC01896.191

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [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

1861-1877

Anderson & Co.

Photograph

Title: [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

1861-1877

Whitaker & Co.

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of unidentified man]

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

GLC01896.194

circa 1861-1877

Anderson & Co.

Photograph

Title: [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

circa 1861-1877

E.S. Lumpkin & Co., fl. 1860

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]

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

GLC01896.196

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [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

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [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

circa 1861-1877

Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917

Painting

Title: [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

circa 1860

Object

Title: [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] Volunteer Navy.

GLC01896.202

circa 1861-1877

Object

Title: [Jeffery Family Seal]

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

GLC01896.203

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [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. Peirce writes: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox..." Endorsed by Henry Dewitt.

GLC02437.00987

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [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 Knox on order."

GLC02437.00988

28 June 1781

Perkins, William, 1742-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

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

GLC02437.00989

29 June 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Document signed

Title: [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 Knox on order."

GLC02437.00990