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circa 1815-1860
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Cavalier-looking man [European explorer] armed with a musket and sword with native Americans. A ship appears anchored in the background.
Iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.205
Seated, females draped in togas with staffs on one side; reverse side standing draped figures; graphite; wove paper.
# 206 profile of man seated in rocking chair; iron gall ink over graphite; wove paper; 19.5 x 20cm
GLC06343.206
Reclining female figure with face covered; graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.207
Two figures, one reclining viewing a bust; graphite; laid paper.
GLC06343.208
Standing and seated female figures with pedestal and figures on reverse; graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.209
Two sketches: reclining figures [soldiers?] with another kneeling beside reclining one, "Schuberts"; graphite.
GLC06343.210
Two female figures standing with arms around a circle [seal?], "No 138 page 551"; black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.211
Seated female holding up cross with figure sketches and pedestal on reverse; graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.212
December 6, 1830
Hooded female figure; graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.213
Pillar with lion heads; graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.
GLC06343.214
Figure with satyr on one side, four standing figures on reverse; graphite; wove [lined] paper with printing.
Spread sheet-like printing. "Maim Maim Nurture Nurture Outline Outline . . . Partners Partners Qualms Qualms Rimini Rimin".
GLC06343.215
Two nude males and horse fighting; six posing figures on other side; graphite; wove [lined] paper with printing.
Spread sheet-like printing. "Jumper Jumper Kidney Kidney Limpid Limpid . . . Gardens Gardens Harlem Harlem Impure Impure".
GLC06343.216
Standing Native American [profile] with arrow quiver, standing on mount; black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.217
Various figures [Native Americans?] with dog; graphite; fiberous grey wove paper.
GLC06343.218
Figures rising from smoke and second small figure; graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.219
Template sketch with two female figures [seal?]; reverse side, letter: to Mr. McKechin; graphite; wove paper.
Letter: regarding contracts, repairs, costs estimates for sculpture.
GLC06343.220
Floating [male] angel and rough figure sketch; graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.221
Three floating couples; graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.222
Two sketch books: "Drawing Book" and small self-made pad.
"Drawing Book" sketch book with 6 pages of sketches [women and children figure sketches, seal of eagle, architecture and buildings, etc.] and self-made "sketch book" consisting of pages taped together with 25+ pages of sketches [figure and portrait...
GLC06343.223
"Drawing Book" sketch book with "Ward" inscribed on cover.
"Drawing Book" sketch book with "Ward" inscribed on cover, consisting of sketches including animals, female and male nudes, soldiers, sketches of hands and eyes, angels, etc.
GLC06343.224
1860
Bartlett, David W., fl. 1859-1860
Life and public services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln
Published by H. Dayton. A work encompassing the political life of Abraham Lincoln up to 1860. The book is divided into four main chapters: early history, Congress, the senatorial race, and the Republican National Convention of 1860. Bartlett was a...
GLC02913.01
7 August 1855
Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869
to unknown
Directed to "Gentlemen." Agrees to deliver a lecture on slavery during the upcoming winter, noting, "I shall fail to say anything possessing either novelty or merit upon a topic which has been more profoundly and carefully discussed in Boston than...
GLC05603.01.25
20 September 1852
Weed, Thurlow, 1797-1882
to Horace Greeley
Weed, a journalist active in politics, writes to Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune. Comments that Henry Wilson "ought to be at the Free Soil State Convention," to be held in Syracuse, New York.
GLC05603.01.33
1860 ca.
[Collection of Carte de visites] [Decimalized .01-.34]
GLC00241
1852
Slave life! or Uncle Tom's Cabin
Poster for a stage production of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Starting 16 December 1852, the production is not "a mere Stage Version of the Tale, but a Play, in which free use has been made of [Stowe's] personages and most striking incidents." The broadside...
GLC05508.013.10
3 January 1840-31 December 1841
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
The liberator. [Vol. 10, no. 1 (January 3, 1840) - v. 11, no. 53 (December 31, 1841)]
GLC06109.01
7 January 1842-29 December 1843
The liberator. [Vol. 12, no. 1 (January 7, 1842) - v. 13, no. 52 ( December 29, 1843)]
GLC06109.02
5 January 1844-26 December 1845
The liberator. [Vol. 14, no. 1 (January 5, 1844) - v. 15, no. 52 (December 26, 1845)]
GLC06109.03
2 January 1846-31 December 1847
The liberator. [Vol. 16, no. 1 (January 2, 1846) - v. 17, no. 53 (December 31, 1847)]
GLC06109.04
Sketches of hand, figures [two in oval] and decorative border
GLC06343.210b
[n.d.]
2 Sketches: Native America slaying man, female nude
GLC06343.370
post 1841.
Funeral ribbon for William H. Harrison.
Silk ribbon has picture of Harrison, birth place, birth and death dates, and dying words: "Sir,--I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
GLC08096
27 January 1857
Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876
to William E. Jones
Acceptance of Jones's resignation to take effect 26 January 1857. Printed with handwritten insertions and signature. On stationery of the Office of the Adjutant General of the United States.
GLC02711.22
9 March 1857
Jones, William E., 1824-1864
Contract with Henry H. Sibley, witnessed by H. P. Brewster.
Henry H. Sibley and William E. Jones agree that Jones will be the sole agent in the manufacture and sale of Sibley's patented "Improved Conical Tent." Contract states agreement.
GLC02711.23
1 April 1857
to Captain Duncan
Requests the Board of Officers to examine his "horse equipage."
GLC02711.24
26 November 1859
Floyd, John Buchanan, 1806-1863
to Henry A. Wise
To the governor of Virginia. Letter of introduction for William E. Jones in his effort to sell tents.
GLC02711.25
22 October 1851
to Peter W. Johnstone
Lists nine recruits at a bounty of $2.25 per recruit. Postscript by Johnstone, Justice of the Peace, in St. Louis, Missouri.
GLC02711.16
19 December 1852
Dunn, Jane B. R., 1807-1861
Refers to the deaths of "Pink"; cousin Minerva Henderson, who died of consumption; Jimmy Robinson; and the rumor of the murders of two local families by robbers. Also reports various local weddings. Addressed to Liet. William E. Jones, Fort Merrill...
GLC02711.17
28 September 1853
Jones, R.C., fl. 1845-1853
Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.
GLC02711.18
31 July 1853
to G. Elskes
Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.
GLC02711.19
22 April 1853
Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901
Outlines the debts he has paid for Jones. Reports the activities of Companies C, E, and J. Asks Jones to provide his family with a hospital tent. Includes a postscript acknowledging receipt of five dollars for Jones for rifles. Addressed to Lieut...
GLC02711.20
20 December 1856
Williams, B., fl. 1856
to Samuel C. Greenhow
Letter of introduction for William E. Jones, who is traveling to Richmond. Jones was an old friend of Williams, and Greenhow was treasurer of Richmond.
GLC02711.21
20 May 1857
McKibbin, Joseph Chambers, 1824-1896
to James William Denver
Location is illegible. McKibbin, a United States Representative from California, informs Denver that Colonel Hooker will file an application for the position of paymaster in the army. Highly recommends Hooker, asking Denver to pay special attention...
GLC02878.04.01
2 August
to James B. McPherson
Invitation for McPherson to "a HOP, to be given at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, on Monday Evening January 23d, 1860."
GLC03746.03.01
2 August 1859
Ellis, J. J., fl. 1859
Invites McPherson to go sailing to "Acatraz...this young Gibralter." McPherson was in charge of the erection of fortifications on Alcatraz island. Date inferred.
GLC03746.03.02
22 December 1860
Invitation to the "Oriental Party," hosted by Mr. Jaffy. Signed simply "Kellogg."
GLC03746.03.03
21 February 1859
Hensley, Samuel J., 1817-1866
Inviting McPherson on an expedition on the steamer "Cornelia." Signed by Hensley as the President of the California Steam Navigation Company.
GLC03746.03.06
29 November 1860
Haven, Richard, fl. 1860
Invitation to the burial of Haven's brother. Date inferred.
GLC03746.03.07
July 2, 1858
Kip, William Ingraham, 1811-1893
Invitation to dine with "Col. C's daughters." Date inferred.
GLC03746.03.08
1 June 1858
Invitation to dinner. Date inferred.
GLC03746.03.09
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