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circa 1850
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
Engraving of Joseph Hopkinson.
Adhered to scrapbook mount. Adhered to lower right is typed biographical note. Based on the ca. 1810 portrait by Thomas Sully.
GLC02453.55
4 January 1785
Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
to Mama
One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay dated January 4, 1785. Pertains to viewing a play where the British royalty were in attendance. Also mentions that she received the painting of her mother. She includes a list of...
GLC01795.011
18 May 1796
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to Henry Knox
Discusses a furniture sale held for Knox and relates that Hodgdon is putting up his harpsichord for sale as well. Adds that Miss Knox's forte piano is safely on its way to Knox. Mentions sale results and transportation of merchandise.
GLC02437.06744
4 May 1798
Lucas, John, fl. 1775-1798
Asks Knox to send his picture of Elisha Brown and his heroic revolutionary story to John Adams to be installed in the Museum of the United States.
GLC02437.07124
19 October 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel...
GLC02437.02688
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