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circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Man wearing hat and petticoat, sword hilt, leg]
Reverse side, two scenes with nude women and children. Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.161
[Partial floral border]
Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.166
[Sconce or chandelier design]
GLC06343.171
[Decorative pipe design with (Burmese) lion/dragon's head]
Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.175
[Six pitcher designs]
Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.180
[Stanchion]
Black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.183
[Acanthus leaf (pipe design?)]
GLC06343.188
9 July 1872
[Decorative urn with plants]
Both sides. Iron gall ink, graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.191
16 October 1867 circa
[Vignette sketches of workmen]
On both sides. With letterhead "New York, 16 Oct. 1867." Graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.
GLC06343.194
[Five sketches of busts resting on crafted stands]
Pale graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.199
circa 1860
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
[Copy book]
Green marbled boards, black leather corners and spine, pocket inside front cover containing "Metal Tablet" and "Pasteboard Guard", also includes a pen loop, advertisements on front pastedown, instructions in English and French on rear pastedown, and...
GLC01896.160
1881/05/09-1917/08/06
[Account book of E. R. Archer]
Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 -...
GLC01896.164
9 June 1781
Frothingham, Richard, 1748-1819
Return of arms and cartridge boxes at New Windsor West Point & Fishkill
Possibly created at New Windsor. Lists good and damaged muskets and cartridge boxes. Frothingham signs as Field Commissary of Military Stores.
GLC02437.00967
circa 1863-1869
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
[Clipped signature of Andrew Johnson]
GLC00496.181.01
22 February 1919
Barton, James Harley, fl. 1919
to Mrs. Barton
Writes to his mother that it is an army holiday for George Washington's birthday but the weather is terrible. Reflects on his one year anniversary of deployment in Germany and describes his first days in that country. Tells Mrs. Barton to stop...
GLC07810.003
7 March 1860
Brady, James, fl. 1860
to Alfred Edmund Burr
Declines invitation to aid the Democratic Party in Connecticut.
GLC02925.25
1 March 1919
Cartagua, G. Battista, fl. 1919
to the Captain of Company H, 309th, Infantry, 78th Division
Requests leave for her son, Antonio Cartagua, so she may see him for the first time in eight years. Offers to search for him herself.
GLC07810.007
28 October 1918
Chisholm, George A., fl. 1918
to Alice
Writes to his friend about his lack of mail since he arrived in France and that the weather has been overcast since he left the states. Describes the warm welcome the soldiers received upon landing in England. Tells Alice that the American girls...
GLC07810.008
22 October 1917
Coughlin, J.E., fl. 1917
to Joseph D. Coughlin
Thanks his father for the money he sent. Writes that he must keep his letter short as there are impromptu boxing matches in his barracks. Promises to send his military pictures. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead...
GLC07810.009
8 April 1919
Fike, George, fl. 1919
to Eva Mae Fike
Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.
GLC07810.012
28 November 1918
Flynn, Russell S., fl. 1918
to M.J. Flynn
Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the...
GLC07810.014
14 December 1918
Galt, Mary Meares, fl. 1918-1939
to Susie Duane
Condolence letter to her aunt regarding the death of her cousin Alex who died in the service of his country. Promises to visit his grave in the north of France when she is granted leave. Includes information about Christmas gifts to be mailed home...
GLC07810.016
6 October 1918
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about the trip across the Atlantic. Describes the small French town in which he is stationed. Reports having received several letters from home. Requests a Christmas care package that includes a couple of pounds of maple sugar...
GLC07810.017
3 December 1918
Writes to his mother regarding the unreliability of the mail. Reminds her that the army issues plenty of socks but no maple sugar. Encloses a photograph of boys with whom he came to Europe (not included). Describes his trip to England and Scotland...
GLC07810.019
6 June 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Dr. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his father sending him birthday wishes. Reports that letters are strictly censored and he is not able to write with much detail. Includes his address. Postscript reports that the letter was returned; it was eventually mailed with...
GLC07810.021
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