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25 August 1867
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Reverse side of "American Institute" medal design with eagle]
Inscribed, "Awarded To." Iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.157
circa 1830-1910
[Decorative sword hilt with lion, warrior, & serpent]
Charcoal and chalk; wove paper.
GLC06343.158
[Suit of armor and maces; reverse side, gauntlets and bracelets]
Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.159
[Emblem inscribed, "Pater, Filius, Spir. Sanctus, Deus]
Means, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, God." Graphite; wove paper; reverse side lined, "New York" printing.
GLC06343.160
[Two pipe designs using seashells and seahorses with 3 more on reverse side]
Graphite; tan tracing paper.
GLC06343.162
[Numerous small sketches with winged horse, cherubs, women and designs on both sides]
Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.163
[Decorative circular frame]
Graphite, black ink; translucent laid paper.
GLC06343.164
[Decorative locks with garland on reverse side]
Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.165
[Pine boughs]
Possibly garland for frame. Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.167
[Decorative borders]
Graphite, iron gall ink; tracing paper fragment.
GLC06343.168
Graphite; tracing paper fragment [triangular].
GLC06343.169
[Fireplace mantel designs]
Including cost estimates. Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.170
[Urn with two ornamental mourning angels]
Iron gall ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.172
[Two sketches of urns, one with two ornamental mourning angels]
Iron gall ink, graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.173
[Three sketches of urns, one with two ornamental mourning angels]
GLC06343.174
[Decorative pipe design with man wrestling ram]
GLC06343.176
[Decorative border fragment]
GLC06343.177
[Chair profile]
GLC06343.178
[Cabinet or wardrobe with figures and furniture on reverse side]
GLC06343.179
[Decorative urn with two ornamental figures]
Black ink; wove paper.
GLC06343.181
[Two sketches of a helmet, "Indian"]
Graphite, iron gall ink; wove paper.
GLC06343.182
[Four sketches of stanchions]
Graphite, iron gall ink; thick wove paper.
GLC06343.184
[Finial (?), decorative design]
Black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.185
[Decorative sword hilt and scabbard "Arms of Illinois"]
GLC06343.186
[Decorative border, "Of America"]
Graphite, black ink; tracing paper.
GLC06343.187
[Decorative pipe design with sea shell and sea horse]
GLC06343.189
[Decorative urns and Cat Tails]
Graphite, black ink; tracing paper
GLC06343.190
[Sculpture design of man on horse and stanchion]
GLC06343.192
[Two portrait sketches]
Busts of William [illegible] and Sammuel Calamy. Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.193
[Man wearing top hat and carrying sack]
GLC06343.195
[Tomb-like structure with figures]
With various sketches on reverse side. Graphite; tracing paper.
GLC06343.196
[Blindfolded figure surrounded by other figures]
Pale graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.197
[Female nude standing with grapes]
Black ink with graphite grid; glassine paper.
GLC06343.198
[Fountain design with stag and doe mounted on top]
Graphite, black ink, tracing paper.
GLC06343.200
8 June 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Replies to a letter he received from Washington on the same day. Refers to another letter Washington enclosed, from General [Ezekiel] Cornell. Cornell's letter referred to lead and cartridge expected to arrive from Boston, Massachusetts, and...
GLC02437.00965
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
to Henry Knox
Humphreys, an aide-de-camp for George Washington, informs Knox that Washington "thinks in the present state of our Ammunition not more than 15,000 of the Cartridges at Succasanna can be spared to the State of New Jersey..." Asks Knox to issue the...
GLC02437.00966
9 June 1781
Grayson, William, 1736-1790
to [Henry Knox]
Grayson signs as a Commissioner of the Board of War. Docket appears to be Samuel Shaw's hand, thus it is likely this document was directed to Henry Knox. "The Board have directed the estimates to be made out immediately of the articles necessary to...
GLC02437.00968
1861-1865
[Short story]
Re: untitled fragments of a short story.
GLC01896.154
[History and provenance of the Jeffery family seal]
A note that once accompanied the Jeffery family seal containing the history and provenance of the seal. Includes short anectdote about a Mr. Jeffery who was captured in the War of 1812 while wearing the family seal. The British officer in command...
GLC01896.155
1856-1858
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Letter Book and Log of Edward R. Archer. U.S. Navy. 1857
First nine pages contain letters to and from Archer (1856/5/19-1857/9/19). Log entries begin on 19 May 1856 and include his voyage aboard the U.S.S. Roanoke (1857/4/17 - 1857/9/16) and his cruise to the East Indies aboard the U.S.S. Powhatan (1857...
GLC01896.156
1860
[Notes on a voyage to the East Indies]
Written at sea and various ports. Full title: "Notes on a voyage to the East Indies. U. S. Steamer 'Powhatan' during the years 1857, 8, 9, & 60, Continued from Vol. 1st 29th Feby." Tan calf spine and corners, green marbled boards, rose-coloured...
GLC01896.157
1864/01/01-1864/12/31
[Diary] London
Archer's 1864 diary written mostly while in London and also while travelling throughout Europe. Lists daily activities and other happenings such as disease spreading on board ships, etc. Green patterned book cloth with gold stamped titles. (22 Jan)...
GLC01896.158
1864/03/18-1864/11/15
[Copy Book of E. R. Archer]
"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and fellow officers in the C.S.V.N. [Confederate States Volunteer Navy] with index of letters copied. Written while visiting London and Bermuda. On the cover it...
GLC01896.159
1878/07/20-1878/12/31
Memorandum book of E.R. Archer
Front cover: "Notes on a trip to Europe in 1878--" Inside back cover: "Memorandum book of E. R. Archer Richmond, Virginia July 20, 1878." From the front [to back], the book acts as a narrative diary, and includes drawings and descriptions of...
GLC01896.161
1878/08/04-1878/10/01
[Copy book of E.R. Archer]
"Wedgewood's Improved Copy Book." Letterpress copy book from Europe to Archer's family and friends. The index of letters copied on the inside front cover indicates a much longer list of correspondence [and a longer journey] than is presently...
GLC01896.162
5 June 1865
Buttrick, Edward K., fl. 1862-1865
[Copy of military discharge of Lucius T. Stanley]
Discharges Stanley upon the expiration of his term of service in the 107th New York Volunteers, where he spent two years first as a clerk and later as an assistant topographical engineer. Made in accordance with Special Orders No. 43. Written near...
GLC02710.45.02
Wickes, Edward A., 1840-1913
[Military discharge of Lucius T. Stanley]
Signed twice by Wickes as Captain of the 150th New York Volunteers. Countersigned by Edward P. Van Valkenburgh as 1st Lieutenant of the 107th New York Volunteers. Filled-in form documenting Stanley's discharge from service in the 107th New York...
GLC02710.45.03
1864
Gottshall, Samuel G., 1841-1902
[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall] [Incomplete]
Leather bound manuscript signed. First entry is not logged down until 18 February 1864. On 25 March, he reports that General Ulysses Grant is visiting. Reports on the battles of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Reports of heavy fighting from May...
GLC04564.05
10 October 1851
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
to Samuel Medary
Writes about the Fugitive Slave Act: "...the law of 1850...is the most unwarrantable violation of the rights and sovereignty of the states we have ever witnessed. The South, in my opinion, are committing a fatal error in urging and insisting on this...
GLC09070
January 15, 1862
Whiting, Jasper S., fl. 1861-1862
to Paul J. Semmes
Whiting, major and assistant adjutant general, tells Semmes to ascertain which regiments in his command do not have proper medical officers. Also requests that he makes sure to enforce General Orders no. 27 and 69. Written from the Headquarters of...
GLC00572.35.02
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