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Jordan & Co.
[carte de visite, vignette bust portrait]
White mount with purple border and Jordan & Co. imprint on verso. Vignette bust portrait.
GLC00919.24.31
Cline, R. H.
[carte de visite, three quarter length seated portrait in military dress]
White mount with Cline imprint on recto. Three quarter length seated portrait in military dress holding engineer's hat. 34. Ph: J. Morgan, Concord,
GLC00919.24.33
Unknown
[carte de visite, full length standing portrait in civilian dress]
White mount with gold border. Full length portrait in civilian dress with beard standing next to an ornate chair. 38.
GLC00919.24.37
Knight, W. M.
[carte de visite, vignette bust portrait of a young woman or girl]
White mount with Knight's imprint on recto. Vignette bust portrait of a young woman or girl.
GLC00919.24.41
1864
Fowx, E. G.
[carte de visite, Grant's headquarters]
White mount with ink inscription on recto: "Lieut-General Grants HdQuarters, Winter of 1864 [and] 5, City Point, Va." Inscribed on negative: "Sketched by Louis Bernkopf, Private 15th N.Y.V. Engr." Sketched view of a quadrangle surrounded by winter...
GLC00919.24.48
[carte de visite, late residence of Jefferson Davis]
White mount. Inscribed on negative: "Late residence of Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va., Sketched by Louis Bernkopf, Draughtsman, Hd. Qrs Engineer Brigade." Sketched view of the front and side of Davis's home.
GLC00919.24.50
[carte de visite, Home on Furlough]
White mount with printed caption on verso: "Home on a Furlough." Scene of a soldier being welcomed home by his exuberant family. Photo from painting or engraving.
GLC00919.24.54
10 November 1864
Cook, George B. (fl. 1845-1865)
to mother
Got her letter this evening. Sorry to hear of his brother's injury but glad to hear he is getting better. Also heard that "Pa" had to go to Concord to court. Wants to know why he did that. Got the shirt, socks, and gloves two days ago. Is well...
GLC00653.22.02
5 December 1864
to sister
Got her letter from Eli Howell, who brought the letter from Salisbury. Got marching orders at 11:00 PM last night to go to Richmond to bury General [Gracy], who was killed by Union artillery. Is currently in a very vulnerable position. "If the Yanks...
GLC00653.22.06
4 January 1865
Is replying to her letter dated 1864/12/25, which he received this evening. Can only enjoy Christmas so much when there are thousands of shells falling around him every hour. Fortunately, no one in the company was hurt. The shelling took place near...
GLC00653.22.11
7 February 1865
to parents
Is well. Got a letter from her and a letter from his sister. Mr. Bailey gave him $200 but he does not need it now. Will keep $60 of it. Cannot tell them if William McMehan had received the clothes he ordered. Asked the captain if he would send his...
GLC00653.22.15
3 February 1874
Ritner, I. Newton
to unknown
re: He is seeking information on "diplomatic Beneficence" referred to in The Witness.
GLC00687.101
28 May 1886
Edwards, Arthur
to George May Powell
re: He maintains his view of the Sabbath as an important day. He agrees to send GMP's note to the Preacher's meeting. Letter written on Northwestern Christian Advocate letterhead.
GLC00687.106
10 March 1892
Stevenson, T. P.
He returns the copy of something loaned to him months ago, and reports that the work is progressing. The back of the letter has notes for a religious speech handwritten. The speech condemns hypocrisy with political overtones. Written on National...
GLC00687.111
Mullin, William
to Alex Whildin & others
He preaches to his congregation often about the Sabbath but is afraid that the present state of the world is not promising for Sunday worship.
GLC00687.113
American Christian Commission
Occasional Papers.
The paper includes testimonies from the field to engage commitment and religious conviction.
GLC00687.119
7 March 1874
Butler, H. Vincent
Butler & Fleetwood Publishers and Booksellers are very impressed with the maps and books of the Bible lands, but because of a previous deal with another publication, they are not in a position to sell GMP's. He would like to pay a visit when he is in...
GLC00687.123
26 February 1875
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to Hurd & Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers
He accepts the terms previously proposed and offers to produce more maps and pictures than previously engraved if necessary. He suggests a full contract to be drawn up.
GLC00687.127
14 March 1876
[memorandum of agreement, George May Powell and A.L. Rawson]
GMP and Rawson make legal agreements between themselves to work with Hurd & Houghton Publishers on the publication of Rawson's Bible Hand Book, with royalty agreements.
GLC00687.134
14 May 1877
Rawson, A. L.
He warns GMP to deliver or annul their contract, or face legal consequences, which will surely be negative for GMP, listing names of witnesses against him. He has incriminating evidence against GMP both from the publisher and others.
GLC00687.138
13 July 1892
Pattison, Robert
He acknowledges GMP's concern about capital and labor concerns in Homestead, PA and the lack of arbitration efforts among those concerned.
GLC00687.143
18 June 1899
Gilbert, Mary L.
to Mrs. George May Powell
She has invited her to participate in a conference of the "Newfield Y's." She hopes that Mrs. Powell's paper, originally intended to discuss the Peace question, will not interfere with another paper on peace.
GLC00687.147
Arbitration Council
[Arbitration Council flyer]
A brief report of the Committee of Arbitration averting strikes and lockouts is included, with reference to the Chicago Board of Trade, the Permanent International Peace Court, the Peace Memorials on International and Industrial Peace at the 1904...
GLC00687.150
1 January 1875
L. F. & A. Beckwith
Price List of Mettlach Tiles
This list describes the variety of tiles offered, sizes, shapes, colors, and prices.
GLC00687.158
Foundations
Stephen Grellet, a converted evangelist from Revolutionary France, played an important role in American religion. He traveled throughout America and Europe preaching Protestantism to the masses and to royalty.
GLC00687.194
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