circa 1800

Cooper, Samuel, fl. 1800

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Rachael Wriothesley

One engraving of Rachael Wriothesley dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Wriothesley based on the painting by Samuel Cooper.

GLC08878.0996

circa 1930

Crossman, William H., fl. 1927

Engraving

Title: Engraving of George Wythe

One engraving of George Wythe dated circa 1930. Half portrait of Wythe based on the painting by William H. Crossman.

GLC08878.0999

circa 1820

Sully, Thomas, 1738-1872

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Jonathan Williams

One engraving of Jonathan Williams dated circa 1820. Half portrait of Williams.

GLC08878.1013

circa 1780

Engraving

Title: Engraving of John Wilkes

One engraving of John Wilkes dated circa 1780. Standing portrait of Wilkes.

GLC08878.1018

circa 1700

Kneller, Godfrey, 1646-1723

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William III of England

One engraving of William III of England dated circa 1700. Standing portrait of William III based on a portrait by Sir Godfrey Kneller

GLC08878.0893

circa 1700

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William III of England

One engraving of William III of England dated circa 1700. Profile portrait of William III in a Greek laurel and robes facing right.

GLC08878.0894

circa 1700

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William III of England

One engraving of William III of England dated circa 1700. Profile portrait of William III in a Greek laurel and robes facing left.

GLC08878.0895

circa 1700

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William III of England

One engraving of William III of England dated circa 1700. Bust portrait of William III.

GLC08878.0896

circa 1700

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William III of England

One engraving of William III of England dated circa 1700. Bust portrait of William III in a decorated frame.

GLC08878.0897

circa 1800

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Otho Holland Williams

One engraving of Otho Holland Williams dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Williams.

GLC08878.0903

circa 1800

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Otho Holland Williams

One engraving of Otho Holland Williams dated circa 1800. Bust portrait of Williams.

GLC08878.0904

circa 1860

Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869

Engraving

Title: Engraving of James Wilson

One engraving of James Wilson dated circa 1860. Bust portrait of Wilson.

GLC08878.0918

circa 1800

Fry, William Thomas, 1789-1843

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William Windham

One engraving of William Windham dated circa 1800. Half portrait of Windham based on a painting by Joshua Reynolds.

GLC08878.0923

circa 1780

Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of John Winthrop

One engraving of John Winthrop dated circa 1780. Seated portrait of Winthrop based on a painting by John Singleton Copley.

GLC08878.0928

circa 1760

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Christian Wolff

One engraving of Christian Wolff dated circa 1760. Bust portrait of Wolff.

GLC08878.0946

circa 1860

Hancock, Robert, 1730-1817

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William Wordsworth

One engraving of William Wordsworth dated circa 1860. Half portrait of Wordsworth based on a sketch by Robert Hancock.

GLC08878.0974

6 October 1778

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to William Alexander

Remarks upon the importance of information received from spies. "Every minutiae should have a place in our collection: for things of a seemingly triffling nature when conjoined with others of a more serious cast may lead to very valuable conclusions." States that what the British are foraging and amassing in New Jersey may tell them something about their plans. Asks him to collect information about this and other circumstances that may help ascertain the British movements.

GLC06193

26 November 1778

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Letter signed

Title: to William Alexander

Laurens, a Continental Congressman, informs General Alexander, Earl of Stirling, of a "packet" from Admiral Gambier (possibly James Gambier). States that the packet pertains to "Lieut. Hale & others who were Shipwrecked in a Vessel on the Jersey Shore said to have carried a flag in order to dispense Manifestos." Relates that though Gambier does not think the persons involved in the shipwreck should be detained, Congress has "a twofold reason for differing with him- These people have not only called, but, in every Instance where it might de done as they thought with impunity, treated us…

GLC06194

1939

Mannin, Ethel, 1900-1985

Book

Title: Women and the revolution.

Profiles of women in revolutions around the world. First American edition, printed by E. P. Dutton. With dust-jacket.

GLC06229

1777

Pemberton, Israel, fl. 1777

Pamphlet

Title: An Address to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania, by those freemen, of the city of Philadelphia, who are now confined in the Mason's lodge.

Title continues: "by virtue of a general warrant, signed in council by the Vice President of the council of Pennsylvania." Signed on p. 52 by Pemberton and twenty-one others. Includes copies of orders of the Supreme Executive Council, remonstrances addressed to the Council, and other papers upon the state's arrest of Quakers (including himself) on suspicion of Loyalist sympathies during the Revolutionary War, and their confinement without a hearing or trial. Printed by Robert Bell. Evans 15496.

GLC06258

February 23, 1781

Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Howley

General Gates encloses a letter from Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson (not included). Discusses Lord Cornwallis's advance into Virginia, arguing against those who think the action rash because of the support Cornwallis may have from General William Phillips in North Carolina and Benedict Arnold "in his front." Asserts the possibility of Cornwallis defeating General Nathanael Greene and making a cooperative maneuver with General Henry Clinton before the Continental Army is recruited and equipped. Comments on his desire for additional news and to travel to Philadelphia. Also discusses the…

GLC06278

9 March 1782

McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817

Autograph document signed

Title: [Response of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to a Constitutional question about fines and forfeitures].

In response to Timothy Matlack's inquiry of the twentieth section of the Constitution of the State of Pennsylvania, Justice McKean gives the opinion of the justices that the chief executives ability to grant remissions of "fines" also comprehends remission of "forfeitures."

GLC06280

2 November 1781

Anderson, Alex, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

Anderson, a British Naval surgeon during the American Revolution, writes to his wife about naval engagements, his travel to the West Indies, her access to money, their correspondence, and his affection for her. Also discusses news of "the capitulation of Cornwallis" at Yorktown. Expresses his desire that "this winter will bring about a Peace. for it is every ones Opinion here, that America is lost to Great Brittain and must obtain its Independence."

GLC06282

10 July 1776

Pangua, Francisco, fl. 1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: History of California Missions' income, gift and friars (in Spanish).

Including Serra, Palou and Crespi missions. (GLC06286.02 is physically joined to this item)

GLC06286.01

20 August 1776

Pangua, Francisco, fl. 1776

Manuscript document signed

Title: Full list of friars at Colegio, Mexico and 18 friars in California missions (in Spanish).

Accompanying and joined to GLC06286.01

GLC06286.02