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1915/02/04
Mosby, John S. (1833-1916)
to: Sam Chapman
anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.
GLC03921.49
22 February 1862
Moore, John (1826-1907)
to Mary Moore Kelly
He refers to the Sanitary Commission's pretentious movement, and complains about their nurses. Laments the fact that while he and the Army medical department do all the work, and the government pays all the costs, they receive all the criticism while...
GLC04195.03
1990
Carter, Keith (1948-)
George Washington
One photograph entitled, "George Washington," taken by Keith Carter dated 1990. Image is of a young Black boy holding a gilt-framed print of Gilbert Stuart's "Athenaeum," a portrait of President George Washington.
GLC04502
1836
American Anti-Slavery Society (1836)
Slave Market of America.
American Anti-Slavery Society broadside regarding the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia. The text quotes scripture, the Declaration of Independence, the federal Constitution, state constitutions, and news accounts. Illustrated with...
GLC04557
18 March 1862
Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842)
to Louise Walbridge
Walbridge describes Washington D.C. and includes a lengthy descriptions of an equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson, capitol building and its statues, the paintings in the dome, and its ventilation system.
GLC04663.01
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