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21 February 1862
Hall, J.L., fl. 1820
to Samuel Watson Van Nuys
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8 February 1862
Van Nuys, G.L., fl. 1862
Discusses the school in Hopewell, and whether or not it will be able to continue: "Mr. Shaw's pecuniary circumstances are such that it is doubtful." Mentions the meeting ofa philosophical society, and the formation of the Young Ladies Liceum [sic] of...
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1866
Powell, William Henry, 1823-1879
Gov. Stuyvesant Destroying the Summons to Surrender New York
One engraving entitled "Gov. Stuyvesant Destroying the Summons to Surrender New York" dated 1866. Depicts an angry Governor Peter Stuyvesant crushing a piece of paper above his head while three men look on startled by Stuyvesant's actions. At the...
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1861-1877
Fire San Francisco
One photograph circa 1861-1877. Depicts the San Francisco skyline during a large fire with smoke filling the sky in the background.
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1884
Saint-Gaudens, Augustus, 1848-1907
Shaw Memorial
One untitled engraving dated circa 1884. Depicts the Shaw Memorial from afar with two trees in the forefront. The Shaw Memorial was commissioned from the American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1884.
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Wellstood, William, 1819-1900
Cincinnati
One engraving entitled "Cincinnati," dated circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Ohio River with Cincinnati in the background. Two people are relaxing under trees on the shore while three groups relax on boats in the river. Engraved by William...
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Launch of the Boat
One engraving entitled "Launch of the Boat" circa 1861-1877. Depicts five men lauching their boat from shore. Four men push the boat while one man holds the anchor. A larger ship can be seen in the background.
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Return of Peace
One engraving entitled "Return of Peace" circa 1861-1867. A vignette depicting a goddess like figure proffering an olive branch. At her feet there are baskets filled with fruits and a lamb.
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Bartlett, William H., 1809-1854
Natural Bridge, Virginia
One engraving entitled "Natural Bridge, Virginia" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Natural Bridge, and Cedar Creek. Three figures stand by the creek edge looking up at the bridge. Engraved by James Charles Armytage after a painting by William H. Bartlett...
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Allom, Thomas, 1804-1872
Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara
One engraving entitled "Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagra" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a close up view of the horshoe falls in Niagra falls. Six figures walk towards an entrance to the cavern that is described as being on "the English side." Drawn by Thomas Allom...
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