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1866
Marshall, William Edgar, 1837-1906
[Engraving of portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
Artist's proof signed in lower right corner, "Wm. E. Marshall."
GLC03201.01
circa 1790
Duvivier, Pierre Simon Benjamin, 1728-1819
[Medal of George Washington Before Boston]
The inscription on recto, around a bust portrait of George Washington (based on Houdon) reads in Latin: "George Washington Supremo Duci exercituum adsertori libertatis. Comitia Americana." The verso shows Washington and his officers looking towards...
GLC03221
1816
Halliday, Thomas, fl. 1797
[Bronze medal commemorating George Washington's resignation from the Presidency at the end of his second term]
Depicts Washington in profile, with the title "George Washington President of the United States." The opposite side portrays an altar crossed by a sword and ax, with a verse stating "Commission resigned: Presidency relinquished."
GLC03222
4 January 1874
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to C[harles]. L[afayette]. MacArthur
Thanks him for a copy of the second series of the Breitmann Ballads since his copy keeps getting stolen. The "Hiram Irvines are largely on the increase just now, and I fear the party has not the right kind of men at the front to lead them off."...
GLC03224
1833-1834
Livingston, Johnston, 1817-1911
Journal
The journal contains drawings, poems, excerpts from literary and philosophical works, as well as notes on scholarly subjects. Most likely from Johnston's studies at Union College, Schenectady, N.Y.
GLC03107.04079
1833/10/17
Livingston, Mary Lawrence, 1821-1833
to Johnston Livingston re: news of friends and family
Written by Johnston's youngest sister. Mary informs Johnston that a young man who used to live with them was recently killed while working on a ship, and that their Aunt Maria just sold her house. She also describes a trip to New York where she saw...
GLC03107.04080
[1834]
"Some of Dr. Nott's remarks to the Senior Class . . .
. . . Introductory to the commencement of our studies." The manuscript appears to be notes taken during a lecture given by Dr. Nott. Topics addressed in the lecture include how to read critically, memory & judgement, matter & mind, music, how to...
GLC03107.04083
21 July 1804
Newhall, David, fl. 1803-1809
Political observatory. [Vol. 1 no. 36 (July 21, 1804)]
Front page prints acts approved by President Thomas Jefferson, also endorsed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Macon and pro tempore President of the Senate Jesse Franklin. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron...
GLC03125
circa 1861-1865
The Corcoran Art Building in Washington D.C.
A view of the Corcoran Art building, constucted in a seemingly Victorian style, from across a dirt street. Inscription on verso: "Corcoran Art Bldg, Wash." Numeric notation on verso: "144.'
GLC05111.01.0875
1873/03/04 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States
Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.
GLC02781.02
15 March 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
[Appointment of A.M. Kimball as alternate commissioner for treaty anniversary]
Certificate appointing A.M. Kimball to act as Alternate Commissioner of an "international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine," to be held in New York City in 1883. The exhibition would mark the "one hundredth...
GLC02783.01
1836/12/22
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Mary E. Polk re: his health, Major Donelson, presenting a miniature to Polk
Written as President. Presenting a miniature of his wife, her Aunt. Donelson's wife, Emily, was dying. Major Donelson is Andrew Jackson Donelson, the president's nephew.
GLC02793.019
1845/08/13
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to Henry Horn re: offer of a portrait of Polk by Sully
Written as President. Apparently Polk thought the offer was a hoax.
GLC02793.025
1879/02/14
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
to George W. Childs re: buying a portrait of Gen. Grant for the White House
Written as President
GLC02793.044
1809
Reich, John, fl. 1809
[James Madison Indian peace medal]
Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by...
GLC02767.02
1817 circa
Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840
[James Monroe Indian peace medal]
Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...
GLC02768.02
1818/01/21
to Edward Livingston
Acknowledging a bronze casting of Napoleon, and offering thanks for the gift. Written as General in the U.S. Army.
GLC02769
1829 circa
[Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]
Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace...
GLC02772.02
1824 ca.
Jackson, Rachel, fl. 1824
Pendant miniature of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel, attributed to Mary C. Strobel
Oval watercolor miniature on ivory, accompanying letter, preserved by the descendants of Mary Eastin Polk, said to have painted by Mary Catherine Strobel. Published in Jackson papers, vol. 4
GLC02793.019.02
1846/07/31
Winthrop, Robert C., 1809-1894
to McClintock Young re: debt owed to sculptor Horatio Greenough
Written as Representative, to Young, in the Treasury Department. Greenough sculpted the famous (notorious) Washington statue in the capital which he completed in 1841. He also did numerous private commissions.
GLC02505.44
1894 ca.
Prince Studio
[Cabinet photograph of William F. Cody]
Signed by Cody with "W.F. Cody" and "Buffalo Bill." Shown in a suit with a full white mustache and a beard growing only from his chin. Taken by Prince Studio, 31 Union Square, New York, and Penn. Ave & 11th St. Washington, D.C.
GLC02508.04
1874/04/06
Cushman, Charlotte, fl. 1874
to Gardner Rand re: a request for a reading in Troy, mentioning $500 fee
GLC02508.05
28 November 1826
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
to Charles Bulfinch
Listing titles for Trumbull's four existing Revolutionary War paintings in the rotunda of the Capitol and four he proposed to create for the rotunda's empty recesses. The extant paintings depicted Independence Day, Saratoga, York Town, and Annapolis...
GLC02510
1834-1902
Theater and Entertainment: 8 Letters and Documents [decimalized]
GLC02508
14 January 1865
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893
to Col. Adam Badeau
Writes that the only spare room he has is for the Clarkes and the spare bed for John Wilkes. Remarks that Badeau is a bit sensitive. States that he will go downtown to visit Badeau soon. Includes a card with Edwin Booth's signature and is dated...
GLC02508.01
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