March 9, 1844

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He comments on Richard's previous illness and reports that both he and Robert are healthy in Louisiana. He is anxious to return home. He contemplates the difference between rhyme and poetry, with examples.

GLC04191.03

5 May 1844

Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He is grateful to come from a strong home and family. He is sorry to hear that Richard has been ill. He is anxious to hear that so many people at home have been getting married and hopes the ugly ones marry off so the good ones stand a chance. The weather and the growing season have been fine.

GLC04191.04

March 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He appreciates hearing from home and misses all the trivial goings-on. He has not quite adjusted to Alabama yet and misses the friendliness of Louisiana. He comments on the rapid passing of the seasons.

GLC04191.05

07 July 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He has been anxious to hear about health problems. His scholarship and reputation have expanded, and he has become a "very conspicuous character among the good people of Alabama." He expects to attend a local Baptist revival meeting. He also plans to start a geography school next season somewhere in the South. While he always tries to be friendly and sociable, the women here are larger and not as intelligent as other places.

GLC04191.06

29 October 1846

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He remarks on the changing seasons. School closes in two weeks and he plans to move on instead of remaining, but would rather participate on the march to Mexico as he is growing tired of the monotonous life of schoolmaster. His dream to study in Dublin or Paris, however, is simply a dream. Robert has suggested he marry a young woman who he has since decided is not as beautiful as he first thought.

GLC04191.07

8 January 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He hopes to find another school with better wages. He hopes that Robert will burn this letter after reading it. The weather is finally cold enough to kill hogs. He encourages him to study Greek to get a better job.

GLC04191.08

January 29, 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

It is difficult to write because he has not heard from the family in almost three months. He has agreed to remain at his school for one more session and was a little disappointed to be passed up for another school, where a doctor with dependent orphans was hired. He probably will not return home this summer.

GLC04191.09

4 April 1847

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Moore

He comments on the slowness of the mail, and he comments on the pending marriages of several girls from home as well as other events. As spring approaches, the farmers prepare for what they hope is a good planting season. Relief efforts for the famishing Irish are still happening. A new postal law requires payment for sending papers, and he won't be able to send as many to her

GLC04191.11

7 April 1847

Dillon, David, fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He is delighted to receive the letter and hopes to communicate more in the future. He reports conditions of famine, sickness, and waste and efforts to provide subsistence through public works, limited to certain numbers from each family. He updates news on the family, including marriages and deaths, including all his cousin's sisters.

GLC04191.12

29 June 1847

Mapen, H. I., fl. 1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Moore

He is eager to maintain correspondence with him as an old friend. He imagines war news being disseminated at home. Many people are leaving the city for the North and cooler climates, and he is working to close his business for the season and enjoy some rural relaxation.

GLC04191.13

February 6, 1850

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Book

Title: [California and New Mexico]

Message from President Taylor including all reports and correspondence relating to California and New Mexico. Lacks a proper cover.

GLC08701

February 6, 1850

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Book

Title: California and New Mexico. Message from the President of the United States...

Title continues "transmitting information in answer to a resolution of the House of the 31st of December, 1849, on the subject of California and New Mexico." Documents furnished by the War department include pages 233-945. With 6 foldout maps. Misprinted pages. House Executive Doc. No. 17. 1 black and white bust engraving of Taylor included.

GLC08579

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

1815-1860

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil / charcoal drawing of house on a hill beside water, with sail boat in background.]

Appears to be early work.

GLC02673.01

1815-1860

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil drawing. Finely delineated. Shown from a distance through trees.]

JBB specialized in landscape view of towns before and after the Civil War

GLC02673.02

16 March 1852

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil sketch. Man on boulders]

GLC02673.03

24 August 1853

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and watercolor. Scenic]

GLC02673.04

16 May 1861

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and watercolor. House]

incompletely colored. Not clearly a Civil War related piece

GLC02673.05

12 May 1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Friend John"

Signed "Charles"

GLC02181.01

1815-1860

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil sketch. Green Room in the White House]

colors of room noted in margin. Apparently a study for a Presidential print or painting; possibly JBB's Lincoln painting

GLC02673.06

17 August 1874

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and ink wash. Glen Onoko]

GLC02673.07

18 August 1874

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and ink wash. Catawissa Railroad]

Railroad bridge in mountainous terrain

GLC02673.09

18 August 1874

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and ink wash. Twin Bridge. Catawissa Railroad]

signed

GLC02673.10

11 May 1855

Abbott, Mary, fl. 1855-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adelia McKinney

re: family news, requesting letters from family members.

GLC02179.01.002

24 August 1855

McKinney, Jinney, fl. 1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

re: family affairs, the farm. Also includes two page poem, "Carry Me Home to Die," written by Erastus McKinney at the request of A.G. McKinney.

GLC02179.01.003