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17 August 1780
Ridgway, Samuel (fl. 1780)
[Receipt for Samuel Ridgway]
Receipt from William Rusell to Samuel Ridgway for repairing a drum. Signed by Ridgway stating he received payment.
GLC01450.460.12
no date
Unknown
[Unidentified silhouette]
Accompanied a 1777 appointment of Nathaniel Dearing as a captain in the Massachusetts militia, signed by John Avery, Artemas Ward, and others (see GLC01450.520.01).
GLC01450.520.02
1862
Johnson, Fry & Co.
[Print of George Clinton]
Depicts General George Clinton standing next to a bayonet, cannon, and cannon balls. Another soldier stands in the background, with his back to Clinton. The backdrop appears to portray the Hudson River Valley. A printed notation states "From the...
GLC01450.623.02
23 March 1880
Temperance Republican Headquarters
Recent work of grog shops
Gives detailed accounts of crimes and murders committed at liquor saloons due to excessive drinking. Stories are reprinted from other newspapers or publications. Printed by the Temperance Republicans. Subtitle reads: "It is high time for the law...
GLC01733.15
30 June 1858
Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862)
to Daniel Ricketson
Writes to his good friend, a historian and poet, that he is about to take a trip to the White Mountains. Apologizes for not writing sooner. Muses on the nature of his friendships and refers to his "preaching" in the mode of Walden. " ... is it of...
GLC01751.01
4 January 1785
Macaulay, Catherine S. (fl. 1784-)
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
3 January 1791
Gregorie, Catherine Macauley S. (fl.1784-)
One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregoire dated January 3, 1791. She thanks her for the book, which her husband is now reading for the second time. She feels she has lost the spirit of patriotism due to past events...
GLC01795.037
24 August 1886
French, Daniel C. (1850-1931)
to John Sherman
Asks where he should send the cast of John Sherman's bust. States that the plaster casting is not as good as he hoped but that the marble finished copy will come out fine. Mentions John Sherman's wish to have him sculpt a bust of General William T...
GLC01802.02
1 September 1886
Expresses his willingness to delay his departure for Paris in order to accomodate General William T. Sherman wishes for scheduling sittings for the bust sculpture. States, "I would make much more of a sacrifice than this for the pleasure and honor...
GLC01802.03
23 April 1887
Asks where he would like his finished bust sent. States that the marble piece was very fine and he hopes Sherman will be satisfied with his work.
GLC01802.04
n.d.
Ames, Joseph (1816-1872)
[James T. Brady]
Photograph of a portrait painting of Brady by Joseph Ames held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
GLC01822.03
1861-1877
Smith, H.W.
Engraving of William T. Sherman.
Together with a short biographical sketch of Sherman not attached.
GLC00889.01
15 March 1868
[Napolean I, carte de visite]
White mount. Pencil inscription on verso: "March 15, 1868." Vignette bust portrait of Napoleon. Photo from engraving.
GLC00919.24.18
[carte de visite, oval half length portrait of a young woman]
White mount with gold border. Pencil inscription "Nora" on both recto and verso. Romanticized oval half length portrait of a young woman. Photo from engraving.
GLC00919.24.43
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
White mount with faded gold border and Fowx imprint on verso. Same image as #48.
GLC00919.24.49
[carte de visite, chapel in the camp of the 50th Regiment N.Y.V. Engineers]
White mount with gold border and Fowx imprint on verso. Inscribed on negative: "Chapel in the camp of the 50th Regiment N.Y.V. Engineers, near Petersburg, Va. Built by Co. "F" of that Regt. Sketched by Louis Bernkopf, Private 15th N.Y.V. Engineers...
GLC00919.24.52
White mount with gold border and Fowx imprint on verso. Blurred and damaged print of image #52.
GLC00919.24.53
[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
[carte de visite, The Belle of Winter]
White mount. Caption on image: "The Belle of Winter." Profile view of a woman ice skating in fur-trimmed clothes. Photo from painting or engraving.
GLC00919.24.55
1 April 1863
Beach, Elias William (1841-1921)
to friends at home
Written near Falmouth. Comments on the band playing outside of General Benham's tent "and consequently in front of the tent in which I am writing." Notes, "Genl Benham believes in having the Regiment togather [sic]..."
GLC00919.25.18
circa 1862-1864
Spencer, George A. (fl. 1862-1864)
Ellsworth Avengers
Song entitled "Ellsworth Avengers."
GLC00653.21.10
30 October 1864
Cook, George B. (fl. 1845-1865)
to mother
Is well; hopes she is too. Has joined company E of the 42nd regiment. "I just got [here] in time to see a man shot… It was Fred Lammer's brother. He deserted and went to the [Yankee] lines." Another man deserted last night. Two more deserters are to...
GLC00653.22.01
23 Februrary 1860
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to Emma C. Small
re: He describes their correspondence and hopes to maintain frequent contact. He inquires after a Mr. Chickering, a clerk and businessman. Powell as recently attended an exhibition of a two-piece painting of Adam and Eve by Sir Bufe, lectures, and...
GLC00687.001
27 July 1867
Powell, Samuel Wells
to George May Powell
re: He is at the Congregational Church there, and is very busy with Sunday Schools, Sunday School papers, and singing. He doesn't think GMP should go into real estate. He plans to visit New Haven and continue school in Chicago.
GLC00687.098
1 October 1877
Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club
[Statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club]
re: This is a statement of the Philadelphia Temperance Reform Club, which has organized meetings and gatherings in adjoining counties and states. They are concerned with the Sabbath Question, and they are soliciting funds to support the movement to...
GLC00687.103
9 December 1891
Haskell, C. J.
He invites him to participate in the Prohibition Park Management's 1892 Summer Meeting program. He asks that he state the lowest price expected for payment of such services. Written on National Prohibition Camp-Ground Association letterhead.
GLC00687.109
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
21 February 1903
Goodwin, Elizabeth H.
She encourages him to read information on Mrs. Striver, the national president of the WCTU, and a great example of sacrifice. She reports on their local work. Written on New Jersey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Y Branch letterhead.
GLC00687.112
24 February 1875
Hurd and Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers
on Hurd and Houghton Publishers and Booksellers letterhead, re: They propose to publish Rawson's Bible Hand Book on certain terms of royalties, with GMP providing illustrations.
GLC00687.125
26 February 1875
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
7 March 1875
Hurd & Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers
[Memorandum of an Agreement]
A contract between George May Powell of the Oriental Topographical Corps and Melancthon M. Hurd and Albert G. Houghton, Publishers and Booksellers, to publish Rawson's Bible Hand Book. GMP will provide illustrations at his cost and will retain...
GLC00687.128
17 February 1882
Powell, George May (1838-1905)
to [Gentlemen]
He writes about an offer some time previously of an art publication of his, which was declined. He wonders if the gentlemen would be interested in a new invention.
GLC00687.140
[3 June 1893]
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society
They protest the discrimination against Chinese people from and on American shores, citing statistics of imports and exports with Hong Kong. There are two copies.
GLC00687.145
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
to unknown
card introducing George May Powell as "a friend of every good cause."
GLC00687.153
Profit Sharing
Profit sharing will help solve the labor question. He uses examples of Irish workers, the Paris and Orleans railroad, the LeClaire experiment, and others. Successful profit sharing must be based on fraternal love. He refers to Sabbath observance and...
GLC00687.198
2 June 1886
J. B. Lippincott Company
They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" as been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.
GLC00687.262
Music book
The book contains scales, chromatic scales, and tunes handwritten and hand bound.
GLC00687.273
Circa 1905
An Active Reform Worker
Obituary of George May Powell
GLC00687.274.04
Circa 1875
Blomgren Brothers
[George May Powell]
George May Powell, middle aged
GLC00687.275
Circa 1893
G. M. Powell
George May Powell, older
GLC00687.276
Cook, I. N.
[Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man]
Carte de visite portrait, George May Powell, young man
GLC00687.278
Circa 1895
Taylor, W. M. Curtis
[Portrait of an older George May Powell]
George May Powell, older man
GLC00687.279
circa 1860-1874
[Print of Gerrit Smith]
Depicts an elderly Smith with a full white beard.
GLC00723.03
Lay, Creed A. (fl. 1861-1864)
to his wife
An elaborately cut paper memento addressed to his wife.
GLC01013.22
Chappel, Alonzo (1828-1887)
Engraving of Andrew Jackson
"Likeness from a Daguerreotype taken from life." Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. New York. "Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1861 by Johnson, Fry & Co. in the clerks office of the district court for the southern district of New York."
GLC01060.01
1861
Merrick, R.T. (fl. 1859-1860)
Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861
Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and...
GLC01265.09
1863
Drisler, H. (fl. 1862-1863)
A reply to the "Bible View of Slavery, by J.H. Hopkins, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Vermont"
One article written by H. Drisler dated 1863. Opposes and criticizes the essay written by Bishop Hopkins entitled "Bible View of Slavery", which claims that the Bible "authorized" slavery. Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York....
GLC01265.11
circa 1770-1785
Major John Andre, Late Adjutant General to the British Army in North America
Full length engraving of Andre in uniform done for Raymond's History of England. Printed with "Dodd delin," and "Cook sculp." near bottom.
GLC01450.201.01
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