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Engraving of Charles Wentworth, Marquis of Rockingham
1836
Reynolds, Joshua, 1723-1792
One engraving of Charles Wentworth, Marquis of Rockingham dated 1836. Half portrait of Wentworth based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.
GLC08878.1510
Engraving of Edward Hawke, Admiral
Cotes, Francis, 1726-1770
One engraving of Edward Hawke, Admiral dated 1836. Half portrait of Hawke based on the painting by Francis Coates.
GLC08878.1511
[Portrait of Truman family]
circa 1945-1953
One photograph of President Harry Truman, Margaret Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. Margaret Truman is carrying a boucquet of flowers.
GLC08878.1377
Engraving of Horatio, First Lord Walpole
Van Loo, Jean Baptiste, 1684-1745
One engraving of Horatio, First Lord Walpole dated 1836. Half portrait of Walpole based on the painting by Jean Baptiste van Loo.
GLC08878.1512
President of the United States
1947
Stephens, Thomas Edgar, 1884-1966
One postcard of a portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower painted by Thomas Edgar Stephens.
GLC08878.1378
Engraving of Horatio Walpole, Fourth Earl of Orford
Cochran, J., fl. 1836
One engraving of Horatio Walpole, Fourth Earl of Orford dated 1836. Bust portrait of Walpole.
GLC08878.1513
[Portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower]
1952
Karsh, Yousuf, 1908-2002
One portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower originally photographed by Yousuf Karsh. Engraved by J. Arthur Dixon.
GLC08878.1379
Engraving of Henry St. John Viscount Bolingbroke
Fry, William Thomas, 1789-1843
One engraving of Henry St. John Viscount Bolingbroke dated 1836. Half portrait of St. John.
GLC08878.1514
Dwight David Eisenhower
One portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower painted by Thomas Edgar Stephens. Printed for the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
GLC08878.1380
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
1966
Draper, William Franklin, 1912-2003
One postcard of John F. Kennedy originally painted by William Franklin Draper.
GLC08878.1381
Engraving of William Pulteney, Earl of Bath
Jervas, Charles, 1675-1739
One engraving of William Pulteney, Earl of Bath dated 1836. Half portrait of Pulteney based on the painting by Charles Jervas.
GLC08878.1515
"a man of his age"
circa 1961-1963
One print of John F. Kennedy with the text "a man of his age" displayed below the portrait.
GLC08878.1382
December 8, 1963
Bachrach, Fabian, 1917-2010
One print published in memoriam of President John F. Kennedy dated December 8, 1963. Photographed by Fabian Bachrach.
GLC08878.1383
Engraving of Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford
Hoppner, John, 1758-1810
One engraving of Francis Russell, Duke of Bedford dated 1836. Half portrait of Russell based on the painting by John Hoppner.
GLC08878.1516
[White House envelope]
circa 1960-1969
White House
One blank envelope from the White House.
GLC08878.1384
from Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973
One unaddressed letter sent from Lyndon B. Johnson following the death of President John F. Kennedy. Message printed is meant to reassure the unity of the American people.
GLC08878.1385
Engraving of John Russell, Duke of Bedford
One engraving of John Russell, Duke of Bedford dated 1836. Half portrait of Russell based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.
GLC08878.1517
Engraving of William Russell, Duke of Bedford
Van Dyke, Anthony, 1599-1641
One engraving of William Russell, Duke of Bedford dated 1836. Half portrait of Russell based on the painting by Anthony Van Dyke.
GLC08878.1518
Engraving of John Campbell, Duke of Argyle & Greenwich
Aikman, William, 1682-1731
One engraving of John Campbell, Duke of Argyle & Greenwich dated 1836. Half portrait of Campbell based on the painting by William Aikman.
GLC08878.1519
[Engraved notecard of Lyndon B. Johnson]
1963
One blank notecard engraved with Lyndon B. Johnson's portrait engraved. "The Great Society" is printed below his portrait and seal of the president.
GLC08878.1386
to Nelson A. Rockefeller
One note addressed to Nelson D. Rockefeller from Lyndon B. Johnson. Printed on a sheet of paper promoting essays by Johnson.
GLC08878.1387
Engraving of Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough
Dahl, Michael, 1659-1743
One engraving of Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough dated 1836. Half portrait of Mordaunt based on the painting by Michael Dahl.
GLC08878.1520
to Gil Moody
1 October 1971
Tully, Wille Day, fl. 1968-1971
One facsimile of a letter addressed to Gil Moody from Willie Day Taylor, Lyndon B. Johnson's private secretary. States that Johnson has signed three photographs for him.
GLC08878.1388
[Christmas card from the Nixon Family]
6 November 1968
Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994
One greeting card signed by President Richard Nixon. Front image is of the Nixon family dated November 6, 1968.
GLC08878.1389
Engraving of Adam First Viscount Duncan
One engraving of Adam First Viscount Duncan dated 1836. Half portrait of Duncan based on the painting by John Hoppner.
GLC08878.1521
Engraving of Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington
Knapton, George, fl. 1743
One engraving of Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington dated 1836. Half portrait of Boyle based on the painting by George Knapton.
GLC08878.1522
[Photographer of the Carter family]
circa 1977
One photograph of the Carter family signed by Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. Pictured are the President, the First Lady, their children and respective spouses.
GLC08878.1390
Engraving of John, Duke of Montagu
Kneller, Godfrey, 1646-1723
One engraving of John, Duke of Montagu dated 1836. Half portrait of Montagu based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.
GLC08878.1523
The First Family
One photograph of the Carter family signed by Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. Pictured are the President, the First Lady, the President's mother's Lillian Gordy Carter, their children and respective spouses.
GLC08878.1391
Engraving of Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset
One engraving of Charles Seymour, Duke of Somerset dated 1836. Half portrait of Seymour based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.
GLC08878.1524
Engraving of James Butler, Second Duke of Ormond
One engraving of James Butler, Second Duke of Ormond dated 1836. Half portrait of Butler based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.
GLC08878.1525
Engraving of John Manners, Marquis of Granby
One engraving of John Manners, Marquis of Granby dated 1836. Half portrait of Manners based on the painting by Joshua Reynolds.
GLC08878.1526
[Ronald Reagan]
1981
United States Capitol Historical Society
One postcard of Ronald Reagan.
GLC08878.1392
Engraving of Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle
Hoare, William, 1707-1792
One engraving of Thomas Pelham, Duke of Newcastle dated 1836. Half portrait of Pelham based on the painting by William Hoare.
GLC08878.1527
The Presidents
Fitz-Patrick, William, 1946-?
One postcard of Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Richard M. Nixon taken at the White House by Bill Fitz-patrick.
GLC08878.1393
[Postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan]
Coffman, Richard W., fl. 1981
One postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.
GLC08878.1394
Engraving of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke
Ramsay, Allan, 1713-1784
One engraving of Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke dated 1836. Half portrait of Pelham based on the painting by Allan Ramsay.
GLC08878.1528
One postcard of Ronald and Nancy Reagan posing in the Blue Room in the White House.
GLC08878.1395
[Portrait of Ronald Reagan]
One print of President Ronald Reagan speaking at a podium with the seal of the president and American flag in the background.
GLC08878.1396
to Henry Knox Craig
March 12, 1868
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
He comments on Andrew Johnson's pending impeachment trial Says, "It seems to me that it is a predetermination to get rid of Mr. Johnson…and the prospect that the Reconstruction Acts may be declared unconstitutional in the decision on the McCardle...
GLC02382.038
to Benjamin Lincoln
March 12, 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Knox says he wrote Lincoln on 3 March. Says the officers were unhappy after hearing about the failure of General McDougall's mission. Says "That impatience is almost heightened into dispair...
GLC02437.02000
Later copy of GLC02437.02000. References the impatience of the officers on Congress's indecisiveness over half-pay. Mentions the Newburgh Address and the call for officers to meet. Washington asked for a postponement of that meeting until next...
GLC02437.02001
to S[amuel]. N[ewall] Holmes
9 April 1863
Stoddard, William Osborn, 1835-1925
Mentions elections in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut by saying, "How do you like N.H., R.I. & Conn? The tide is turning, as I told you it would. In for a big fight for the August election in Maryland." Stoddard was one of three...
GLC03192
to Mrs. E. F. Strickland
March 12, 1883
Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886
Written on Senate stationery. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, writes "Prior to the success of the Union armies, in the contest against secession, Freedom in this country was a sham and a mockery. Now it is a verity. There is however...
GLC04732
Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 25 (March 12, 1863)]
March 12, 1863
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
"Capture of the U.S. Gunboat Indianola" report from Washington on March 2, 1863, includes a description of the ship.
GLC05959.09.153
to Aaron Hobart
March 12, 1822
Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854
Sends Hobart a friend's land warrant in hopes that Hobart can sell it in Washington, D.C., where Brown comments that it might fetch a higher price. The land was in South Bridgewater.
GLC06313.04.168
[Patent for Charles Richardson's improvement in blacksmith's cast iron hollow forge backs]
March 12, 1836
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Signed by Jackson as President. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Richardson's written description of his improvement is signed by Albert and Cyrus Richardson as witnesses....
GLC06418.01
[General order no. 16 to abolish the system of peonage in the Territory of New Mexico]
March 12, 1867
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
Transmits the act of Congress abolishing peonage in New Mexico "and other parts of the United States." States "that the holding of any person to service or labor under the system known as peonage is hereby declared to be unlawful, and the same is...
GLC08668
[Receipt acknowledging funds]
March 12, 1788
Martin, Peter, fl. 1778
Co-signed by John Delka. Martin and Delka were exchanged prisoners returning to South Carolina. Document is a receipt acknowledging Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress, had lent them sixty dollars for their trip home.
GLC01412.64.04
[Provision return]
March 12, 1777
Grant, Oliver, 1754-1832
A provision return for sixty-six men under captain Oliver Grant in colonel John Ely's regiment.
GLC01450.143.14
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