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1861-1877
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Hamilton Fish
One engraving entitled "Hamilton Fish" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Hamilton Fish. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0269
circa 1863
unknown, fl. 1863
Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence
One undated cabinet card of a portrait of Fannie Virginia Casseopia Lawrence, a five-year-old girl who was emancipated from indentured servitude.
GLC09841.01
circa 1864
Paxson, Charles, fl. 1864
One undated cabinet card of a portrait of a girl by a mirror. Text on card reads, "A Slave Girl from New Orleans." Reverse side details the photographer's name, Charles Paxson and that proceeds from purchases of these photographs will go to the...
GLC09841.02
1863
Kimball, Myron H., fl. 1863-1865
Rosa, an Emancipated Slave, from New Orleans
One cabinet card of a portrait of a girl dated 1863. Text on card reads, "Rosa, an Emancipated Slave, from New Orleans." Also include is the name of the photographer, "Kimball."
GLC09841.03
One undated cabinet card of a portrait three girls who have been emancipated from slavery in New Orleans, Louisiana. Text on card identifies them as "Rebecca, Augusta, and Rosa." Reverse side contains the photographer's name, "M.H. Kimball" and that...
GLC09841.04
13 November 1862
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Margaret Brisbin
One letter dated Camp 6, U.S. Cavalry, Near Waterloo, Va., Nov. 13, 1862 addressed to Brisbin's mother, Margaret. Mentions preparing for the Battle of Fredericksburg, the amount of men, food and horses.
GLC09831.01
3 December 1863
to Mary Jane Wagner Brisbin
One letter addressed to his wife, Mary Jane Wagner Brisbin dated Camp 6th Cavalry, In field, Near Brandy Station, Dec. 3rd 1863. Mentions being thankful to receive her letters and that he expects them often. Also includes details of an anti-climactic...
GLC09831.02
20 January 1864
[Commission of James S. Brisbin]
One commission dated January 20, 1864 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General...
GLC09831.03
GLC09831.04
19 February 1866
One commission dated February 19, 1866 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as lieutenant colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Thomas T. Eckert, Acting Assistant Secretary of War and C.W. Foster...
GLC09831.05
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