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1859/10/22
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
To: J.Q.A. Ward.
Stephens writes to Ward while still serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Re: sending money, and family health and affairs.
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1865/09/14
Putnam, G.H., fl. 1865
United States Internal Revenue.
Ward's tax returns for the year, written onto an IRS form.
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1866/02/23
Pickett, Byron M., fl. 1866
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt confirming that Ward paid $165, in relation to a monument of Van Buren.
2 cent stamp in left margin.
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1866/03/29
Van Buren, fl. 1866
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: thanks and praise to Ward for his work [bust of the late President Van Buren] and kindness from Mrs. Van Buren (most likely the late President's daughter-in-law).
Written on stationary trimmed in black and the letters "VB" imprinted in top margin.
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1866/12/11
Memorandum of an agreement or lease between Charles Wilcox and J.Q.A. Ward and Robert Cushing.
Lease for "unbounded priveledge of working a quarry " on Wilcox's farm. Wilcox will receive $3 for each ton of marble taken. 5 cent red stamp below signatures.
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1867/05/22
Amouroux, L.A., fl. 1867
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt confirming that Ward paid $500, in relation to the "Indian Hunter" statue.
GLC06343.292
1867/06/24
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for Ward's payment of $15.00 toward preliminary studies for a pedestal design to a Lincoln monument.
Pencil inscription in different hand reads: "All right - thanks!!" 2 cent stamp in center. Note: docket appears to be wrongly addressing contents of note.Docket reads: "M[illegible]. Architect, Shakespear [sic] Pedestal in C[entral]. Park
GLC06343.293
1867/07/19
Thayer, N.O., fl. 1867
"United States Internal Revenue." Ward's tax returns for the year, 1867, totalling to $57.25.
Written at No. 181 West 14th St.
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1868/11/05
Hunt, Robert M., fl. 1868
Work contract. Re: sum of $2000 for work done "on two houses in West 49th St. N.Y. City for Mr. J.Q.A. Ward".
2 cent orange stamp on bottom margin.
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1869/12/02
Pugsley, Robert, fl. 1868-1869
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for two separate payments from Ward for construction work done on his studio, per contract agreement.
2 cent brown stamp on left side.
GLC06343.296
1869/05/20
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for items installed in construction work on Ward's studio, including a skylight, ventillator, and damper box.
Receipt made on stationary reading: "Hudson River Iron Works . . . Iron Railings, Bank Doors, Vaults, Shutters, Iron Roofs, Stairs and Sashes, Cemetery Railings, &c." 2 cent brown stamp on right side.
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1869/08/02
Smith, Stephen, fl. 1868
Check: to J.Q.A. Ward. Re: payment of $150 "For Professional Services, rendered to family."
2 cent orange stamp in bottom margin.
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1869/11/22
Pottier & Stymus
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for sum of $1000 paid by Ward to "Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company."
Written on "Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company" stationary. Cancelled 2 cent orange stamp on right side.
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1874/12/10
Booth, George, fl. 1874
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: research on historical military dress of "the Norse of 1000 A.D." Reference sources given with sketches of arms and armor.
Re: Chain mail, helmet, swords, shield, axes.
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1883/11/26
Jessup, William K., fl. 1883
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: congratulating Ward on his great work.
"W.J." emblem printed on top left corner.
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1886/03/09
Ogilvie, Clinton, fl. 1886
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: requesting for Ward to send a letter backing his nomination for membership to the Century Club.
Asking Ward to send a letter to back his nomination for membership to the Century Club.
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1888/01/22
Rutan, John, fl. 1888
To: [J.Q.A. Ward]. Re: "making a monument to the Confederate dead."
Written on "Hermitage Club"stationary.
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1892/04/19
Logan, Mary, fl. 1892
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: sending Ward Gen. Logan's clothes and his measurements to use in studies for a monument to him.
Also, mentions Ward's work on the Sheridan statue. Written on stationary reading: "The Home Magazine. Conducted By Mrs. John A. Logan. . . The Brodix Publishing Co."
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1892/10/30
Reinhark, Charles, fl. 1892
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: list of those "considered eminently qualified to serve on the Special Committee for Ill[inois]."
Heading on stationary reads: "The Century . . . 7 West Forty-Third St."
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1894/06/13
St. Gaudens, Augustus, fl. 1894
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: completed busts and their proper location. [Carbon Copy]
"I did not know that we were to pass on the busts after they were completed, and I should certainly prefer not doing so; but my memory is beautifully inconsistent, that it is quite possible that I suggested that we look at the work after its...
GLC06343.308
1894/06/17
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: disdain and reluctance to engage in a certain "part of the work" process St. Gaudens wishes to avoid. [Carbon Copy]
"...[O]n second thought I feel that perhaps I ought to do it, to prevent some fellow's inflicting a monstrosity on us, of course if there is anything of that character in the busts you have seen let me know, and I will go up for forms sake see them...
GLC06343.309
1894/08/02
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: a fellow sculptor's declining of a work commission, and in turn, the need to find another sculptor for the job. [Carbon Copy]
Penciled mathmatic equation on reverse side.
GLC06343.310
1894/08/16
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: arranging an appointment time to meet [in regards to finding a sculptor for an upcoming project]. [Carbon Copy]
Strike outs, corrections, and additions throughout.
GLC06343.311
1895/02/21
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, fl. 1895
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: arranging an appointment time and place with Ward for the following day. [Carbon Copy]
Arranging an appointment with Ward for the following day. Written at Grand Central Station.
GLC06343.312
1898/08
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: agreement [work contract] between J.Q.A. Ward and the city of Urbana, Ohio, regarding a proposed unspecified sculpture.
An agreement between J.Q.A. Ward and the city of Urbana, Ohio, regarding a proposed unspecified sculpture.
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