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Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French...

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Massacre at Fort Mimms

One engraving entitled "Massacre at Fort Mimms" dated 1866. Depicts the massacre of August 30, 1819. The Red Sticks, a warring faction of Creek Native Americans storm Fort Mimms, overwhelming the militia. Creeks use hatchets and knives to attack...

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The Battle of Chippewa

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Chippewa" dated 1858. Depicts United States Commander Winfield Scott ordering the charge of McNeils Battalion during the battle of Chippewa, July 5, 1814. Engraved from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel...

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The Battle of New Orleans

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of New Orleans" dated 1856. Depicts combat between US and British forces during the battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. United States forces, led by Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over larger British...

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The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumesh

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of the Thames-Death of Tecumseh" dated 1857. Depicts the conflict of October 5, 1813. U.S. forces led by General William Henry Harrison battle British forces and Native American warriors led by Tecumseh at...

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Death of Captain Lawrence

One engraving entitled, "Death of Captain Lawrence" dated 1856. Depicts battle between United States and British forces onboard the United States frigate, Chesapeak during the War of 1812. A mortally wounded Captain James Lawrence is carried by three...

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Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Lake Champlain-McDonough's Victory" dated 1866. Depicts Thomas McDonough's victory during the Battle of Lake Champlain. The naval battle ensued on September 11, 1814, between American and British forces. Engraved...

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Interview between General Jackson & Weatherford

One engraving entitled, "Interview Between General Jackson & Weatherford" circa 1861-1877. Depicts General Andrew Jackson and William Weatherford speaking inside a spacious tent. Jackson appears relaxed, seated at a small table while Weatherford...

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Battle of Niagara

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Niagara" circa 1861-1877. Depicts American Infrantry charging the British during the battle of Niagara (aka the battle of Lundy's Lane) on July 25, 1814. Engraved by William Strickland from a sketch by Major Riddle.

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Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly

One engraving entitled, "Patrick Henry Addressing the Virginia Assembly" dated 1856. Depicts Patrick Henry standing at a podium before the Virgina assembly giving his famous "give me liberty or give me death" speech. Engraved by H. B. Hall after a...

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Battle of Bunker's Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker's Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts British forces marching uphill toward American forces during the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. Engraved by John Godfrey after a paiting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Bunker Hill" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 18, 1775. In the center of the paiting General Joseph Warren collapses in the arms of a fellow American who...

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The Battle of Bunker Hill

One engraving entitled "The Battle of Bunker Hill," circa 1861-1877. Similar to John Trumbull's painting "Battle of Bunker Hill" but image is reversed. Depicts the death of General Joseph Warren at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. In the...

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Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Lexington" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men. On the left an unkown man sits in shock holding the lifeless body of his comrade with another fallen American at his feet...

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The Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Lexington" dated 1856. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men during the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Engraved by James Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.

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Head Quarters at Newburgh

One engraving entitled, "Head Quarters at Newburgh" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a distant view of George Washington's headquarters along the Hudson River, Newburgh, New York. In the center of the image an American flag flies from a towering flagpole...

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Charleston, S.C. in 1780

2nd copy of GLC08878.0056

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Battle at Cowpens

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Cowpens" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between Colonel William Washington (on white horse) and Banastre Tarleton (on black horse) during the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, January 17, 1781. Published by the...

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Valley Forge

One engraving entitled "Valley Forge" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the harsh conditions experienced by the American Continental Army soliders stationed at the Valley Forge Military camp in Pennsylvania over the winter of 1777-1778. Published by the...

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The Battle of Germantown

One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Germantown" dated 1857. Depicts American forces lying siege to Chew House during the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1777. Engraved by G. Illman from an original study by Christian Schuessele...

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Battle of Trenton

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Trenton" dated 1857. Depicts combat between Contintental Army soliders (commanded by General George Washington) and Hessian soliders (commanded by Colonel Johann Rall) at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey, December...

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Retreat from Long Island Aug. 29 1776

One engraving entitled "Retreat From Long Island Aug. 29, 1776" dated 1776. Depicts the Continental Army retreating after being defeated by British forces at the Battle of Long Island, August 29, 1776. Engraved by Henry Brian Hall after a painting by...

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Battle of Long Island

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Long Island" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Continental Army retreating towards Cowanus Creek after combat with highly skilled British forces. Caption notes, "retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across...

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Battle at Princeton

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Princeton" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Battle at Princeton, a victory General George Washington's forces. General Washington is present along with Lieutenant Charles Turnbull. British infantry can be seen on the...

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Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British

One engraving, entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Corn Fields on the Approach of the British" dated 1867. The painting was originally entitled "Mrs. Schuyler Firing her Wheat Fields." Depicts Catherine Schuyler setting fire to her crops, preventing...

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Moll Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth

One engraving entitled, "Moll Pitcher at The Battle of Monmouth" dated 1856. Depicts a popular American Revolution legend. Molly Pitcher (misspelled as Moll) had been carrying water to her husbands artillery crew, when he was wounded, she took his...

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Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck

One engraving entitled "Putnam's Escape at Horse Neck" dated 1857. Depicts Israel Putnam escaping from a British raiding party (British Dragoons) in Conneticuit. Putnam's white horse kicks up dirt as they race away from approaching British soilders...

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The Death Warrant of Major Andre

One engraving entitled "The Death Warrant of Major Andre" dated 1855. Depicts the arrest of Major John Andre, a British officer during the American Revolution, on charges of spying. Engraved by G.R. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chapel.

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Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells

One engraving entitled "Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells" dated 1856. Depicts the Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778. Jane Wells pleads for her life as a unknown man tries in vain to protect her from the axe of a Native American...

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Battle of Camden--Death of De Kalb

One engraving entitled "Battle of Camden-Death of De Kalb" dated 1857. Depicts the death of Revolutionary War hero Johann DeKalb during the Battle of Camden, August 16, 1780. DeKalb was mortally wounded after his horse was shot from under him...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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to Eleanor Hammond

"My health is good," and Joseph and Fayette are both healthy too. Guernsey went to the hospital and got his discharge. He should be home soon if he does not get too sick to travel. Johnston has surrendered, and the war is now definitely over. "Most...

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to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy. Arrived after a long march at Manchester, which is across the river from Richmond. Will then march to Washington, which should take about eight or ten days. Hopefully will get home by the middle of June. Will write upon arrival in...

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to Eleanor Hammond

Printed on stationery from the U.S. Christian Commission. All are healthy. Met up with the regiment at a camp five or so miles outside of Washington. They have been here for 4 or 5 days. Got 3 letters from her last night and 2 more today. Got $5 in...

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to Eleanor Hammond

He and Fayette are healthy, but Joseph is "grunting some." Hopes this letter will find her and Oscar in good health. Very rainy at camp; it has rained for three days straight. Waiting to take part in the review that will take place on the 23rd and...

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to Eleanor Hammond

All are healthy; hopes she is too. The review is over, and "we expect to start for Elmira in a short time." The march might start on the 27th. The officers of the regiment are moving as fast as they can to discharge them. Charles [Jencks] was here to...

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to Eleanor Hammond

The whole company is in good health, and he hopes that this letter will find her and Oscar in a similar state. "We want to start" for home "today, but I think we will start in 3 or 4 days." The discharge papers are ready to go and have been signed...

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[official discharge form for Private Horace J. Hammond]

It was issued on May 30, 1865 and signed by Captain William Washburn, leader of Company G of the 189th New York Infantry. The form gives additional information about Private Hammond. He was 5' 7", with "dark complexion," blue eyes, and dark hair. He...

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[Army Saw Mill]

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[Army Saw Mill]

Different angle than 7000.10. Shows size better.

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[Army Saw Mill]

Similar to 7000.10.

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[The "Rock Battery," Lookout Mountain]

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

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[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

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[View from Malry's House]

looking southwest, extending from Sieverville Hill, south of the river, to, and north of the railroad station on the west.

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[View from Fort Stanley]

extending from a point south of Fort Dickerson, around by the west and north to Malry's Hill on the northeast

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[View from the cupola of the University of East Tennessee]

Extending from Fort Stanley on the southeast around by the south and west to Fort Sanders

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[View from the cupola of the University of East Tennessee]

extending from Fort Sanders on the northwest around the north and east to Fort Stanley on the southeast

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[View of Chattanooga and Tennessee River from Lookout Mountain]

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