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circa 1861-1865
Unidentified man with Fez, vignette bust portrait
Photographers imprint on verso: "Mrs. Dr. J. Hitchcock, Photographer, Canton, N.Y. Negative Preserved."
GLC05111.02.0840
30 June 1862
Campbell, Fannie, fl. 1862
to Thomas E. Vermilye
Campbell, a nurse, informs Pastor Vermilye of events which took place while she rode aboard the Union hospital steamer, the Kennebec, travelling to White House, Virginia. States that while on the Pamunkey River, the Kennebec met many transports...
GLC04636
circa 1864
Gillespie, Elizabeth Duane, 1821-1901
[Announcement for the Central Fair Letter Boxes]
Gillespie, postmistress for the Central Fair, directs Fair participants to "Letter-Boxes, as a great convenience to all desiring to correspond with visitors to the Fair; as well as for letters to be delivered throughout the City, or at the Post...
GLC04637
14 June 1871
Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791-1872
[Introduction for Mrs. Alfred Vail]
General introduction to "any of my friends with whom she may meet" for the widow of his colleague in telegraph business, Alfred Vail. Mrs. Vail was visiting Europe with her family. Notes Alfred Vail's authorship of an early history of the telegraph...
GLC04650.02
1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Facsimile of the Emancipation Proclamation
Large format facsimile of Lincoln's handwritten Emancipation Proclamation draft in the Confederacy. Includes blind stamp of authenticity, "Emancipation Proclamation," in lower left corner. Printed by Edward Mendel, Chicago. Prints Lincoln's letter...
GLC04654
12 April 1866
Tillotson, Mary, fl. 1866
To her sister
Regarding spring planting, current prices and events. Mentions sending representatives to the "Woman's Rights Convention in N.Y. May 10th (possibly the First Women's National Loyal League Convention); opening correspondence with Mrs. Stanton, Lucy...
GLC04558.173
22 December 1868
Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876
[Report on the Battle of Washita]
Written in the hand of Custer's Sergeant Pierre A. Bunker of the 7th Cavalry, prepared for Custer's signature. Custer reports at length and in graphic detail on his military activities and observations at the Battle of Washita against Chief Black...
GLC04606
circa 1861-1910
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
[Battle Hymn of the Republic].
Four pages.
GLC04352.07
February 23, 1861
Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893
[Beauregard's copy of an official letter relative to his resignation from the Army]
A copy in Beauregard's own hand of the letter stating "Your resignation has been accepted by the President of the United States." Pencilled docket, also in Beauregard's hand, states "Mrs. Slidell left Wash, Feby 26. 1861 to return to N.C. Mr...
GLC04462
11 December 1863
Johnston, William Preston, 1831-1899
[Endorsement on an envelope addressed to Martha Ready Morgan]
Date taken from a pencil note on the envelope. One side of the envelope indicates the correspondence was sent under flag of truce terms to Mrs. Morgan, the wife of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, care of Johnston in Richmond, Virginia....
GLC04513
1860
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
to Abram Wakeman
Marked private. Requests that he call on Abraham Lincoln, her husband, today. Discusses someone referred to only as "E." Remarks "The game of espionage has been going on to a greater extent, than we have imagined - If the Heavens fall E shall...
GLC04420
11 February 1862
Rowan, Stephen Clegg, 1805-1890
[Congratulatory address to his men after capturing Elizabeth City, North Carolina]
Congratulating his men on the Union's naval victory and capture of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. During this battle the Union also destroyed what little was left of the Confederate navy, for the time being. Applauds his men's "coolness, gallantry...
GLC04405
9 May 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
[Pardon of Mary Catharine Berry by Andrew Johnson]
She was convicted of larceny, and sentenced to one year. She was later pardoned because she was young at the time she committed the crime. (c/s W. Hunter)
GLC04474
8 March 1864
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to John Sidney Thrasher
Johnston, commanding the Army of Tennessee, replies to a letter from Thrasher, superintendent of the Confederate Press Association. Plans to send a communication to General Ulysses S. Grant accompanied by Thrasher's previous letter pertaining to a...
GLC04488
1865 ca.
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Album of 200 cartes de visite, most by Brady. [word processed inventory available]
Album with "A.A." initials embossed on front knob. Includes images of Lincoln, Mary Lincoln (2), Lincoln's Cabinet, generals, writers, emancipated people, prisoners of war, Confederate leaders, etc. Lacks one clasp. Due to album's fragility, pages...
GLC04609
Portrait photo of Harriet Beecher Stowe [cabinet card]
The image shows Harriet Beecher Stowe seated, wearing a black dress and holding her pince-nez. Inscription on image: "Sarony 37 Union Square, N.Y." Inscription on verso: "H. B. Stowe."
GLC05111.01.1319
1864/01/08
Lincoln seated in chair, O-83
O-83. Graphite inscription on verso "To Miss Sugg with Mrs. Douglas' Compliments," "O-83." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. and Broadway & Tenth St., N.Y."
GLC05111.02.0015
1861 ca.
Martha Douglas, seated view of Senator's wife in mourning
Mrs. Douglas in dark dress wearing a large cross around her neck. Dating based on Senator Douglas's death. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs Douglass" "Return to ORB" "5427/2-1/133/Setiy" "WYI 209" "W20" "443." Photographers imprint on verso:...
GLC05111.02.0149
Seated view of actress who performed the night Lincoln was shot
Graphite inscription on verso "Laura Keene."
GLC05111.02.0128
Standing full view of actress who performed the night Lincoln was shot
Ink inscription on verso "Laura Keene." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.0129
Mrs. Lincoln at age Forty-three
Mary Lincoln wears an attractive, dark, floral print gown and gloves. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso 'Mother Abe." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth...
GLC05111.02.0053
Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888
Mrs. Lincoln in a bonnet, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on verso "L." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y."
GLC05111.02.0054
1862 ca.
Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on label on recto "Mrs. Lincoln" covering imprint "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso "Mrs. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352...
GLC05111.02.0055
Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait
A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of...
GLC05111.02.0056
A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the So. District...
GLC05111.02.0057
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