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25 September 1861
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
to his father and wife
re: news of his new station outside Norfolk; request for some rosin and his violin book; African American cook; and march to Bird's Point
GLC02179.01.011
no date
Unknown
[Action scene with soldiers and cannon]
Print of an action scene with soldiers and cannon (possibly a re-enactment?)
GLC02179.01.046
circa 1848
Webster, Daniel (1782-1852)
to Harriette Story Paige
Informs his sister-in-law Paige that it is "no day for a daguerreotype." States that he can not reconcile himself to a change in his stance suggested by the artist George P. A. Healy, claiming "everyone who knows me would laugh to see me holding out...
GLC01946.55
Writes to his sister-in-law, "What say you, shall you, & I, & Mr. [George P. A] Healey leave & depart, this P.M - at 3 oclock - in a close coach for Marshfield [Massachusetts] to stay there thro the week. I let him have a chance at your ugly & my...
GLC01946.56
1842-1870
D. Rice & A.N. Hart (fl. 1854)
[Lithograph of Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, Ioway Chief]
Published by Rice & Hart, printed and colored by Bowen. From The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, by Thomas L. McKenney and James Hall, and published between 1842 and 1870.
GLC01993.04
Harmon, A.W.
The soldier's return
Printed copy of the lyrics to "The Soldier's Return" or "Air, Just before the Battle, Mother".
GLC02016.179.01
1860
Currier & Ives
Lithographs depicting Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin following their nomination as Republican candidates for President and Vice President respectively [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC02132
9 May 1862
Ward, Thomas W.
[Receipt for violins and instruments]
Receipt for violins and instruments. 5/9/1862. 1 p. + docket.
GLC02145.80.17
circa 1830-1880
Prud'homme, John Francis Eugene (1800-1892)
Engraving of Dolley Madison
Hand colored portrait engraving of a middle-age Dolley Madison, drawn by J. Herring after J. Wood.
GLC02231.02
21 November 1831
Tower, Reuben (fl. 1831)
to Julius Tower
Tower writes his son that he has been traveling to Augusta, Georgia and that his health is improving. Gives the details of his journey, and discusses business, finances and the family homestead.
Excerpt: "…Since we came into S. Carolina the...
GLC02233.01
[circa 1860]
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)
[Edwin Forrest]
Pictures Forrest, an early American actor, seated. Accompanied copy of the book "Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham," (see GLC00476.01) which was inscribed to Forrest by the author, who was also pictured in carte...
GLC00476.03
Smith, Henry W. (engraver)
[Engraving of Andrew Johnson]
Johnson's signature appears on engraving. Unable to determine authenticity.
GLC00496.118.02
25 October 1842
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to Alice Egerton
An engraved portrait of Jackson with lock of his white hair.
GLC00548.02
circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910)
[Sculpture designs: 4 standing figures, 1 female and 3 male]
Two of the sketches are probably of George Washington. Black ink, tracing paper.
GLC06343.033
[Standing man in profile with out-stretched arm]
Probably George Washington. Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.034
[Standing man facing front with out-stretched arm]
Probably George Washington. Pale graphite.
GLC06343.035
[Standing man with crossed arms]
Probably Washington. Graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.036
[Fountain design mounted with crouching Native American with canoe below]
Small figure with sword [Washington?]. Graphite, black ink; tan tracing paper.
GLC06343.201
[Engraving of James Monroe]
Portrait engraving of James Monroe, shown from chest up. Numeric date refers to date found on GLC04823.01.
GLC04823.03
1835
Durand, A.B. (fl. 1835)
James Monroe
Engraving of James Monroe, shown from waist up. Text beneath the image reads "Eng. by A.B. Durand, from the Painting by J. Vanderlyn in the City Hall New York." Features James Monroe's signature below the title. Text beneath signature reads "Entered...
GLC04823.04
E. & H.T. Anthony & Co.
"Private Box at Ford's Theatre, the place where President Lincoln was assassinated"
Yellow mount with printed inscription "Photographic History, The War for the Union." Anthony's War Views, #3403.
GLC05136.36
[carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family]
Carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family containing eleven photographs (#i-xi) and one engraving (#xii).
i. "Death bed of Lincoln." Photo of engraving showing Andrew Johnson, Charles Sumner, and other political figures gathered...
GLC05136.52
11 March 1855
Sully, Thomas (1783-1872)
to Charles Lanman
Discusses Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Commodore James Lawrence, and informs that it would probably be worth $300 or more. Mentions some institutions that may be interested in acquiring it, like The Academy of Fine Arts, Congress, the City Council...
GLC05503.01
24 December 1852
Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860)
to Enoch Dean
Peale writes to say he is glad Dean is pleased with the portrait of George Washington he painted (see GLC 9199.01) and states he took great pains to make it an exact copy of the original. He comments, "Your Picture will survive me, and as my mortal...
GLC09119.02
7 June 1860
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
to [John] K. Wiggin
Written from the Senate Chamber. Discusses autographs and thanks Wiggin for preparing engravings: "The Milton autograph was photographed by C. H. Brainard who has copies- I suppose. I have none... I am glad to know that the Engravings are framed, &...
GLC02095.07
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