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1875/11/11
Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895
to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; Saratoga Monument
Writes about descriptions of Colchester Monument for Harper's Bazaar and ideas for Saratoga Monument.
GLC07025.02
1862 ca.
Waud, Alfred R., fl. 1862-1865
Charge of Meagher's Irish Brigade... Fredericksburg
Black and white ink and gouache painting of the Battle of Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862. It depicts Meagher's Irish Brigade (the 63d, 69th and 88th NY, 115 PA and 28 Mass.; shown carrying a battle flag with Irish harp) charging Marye's Heights....
GLC07065
May 1863
McCasky, J.E., fl. 1863
[Captive soldier in Libby Prison]
Oil on canvas, unstretched, of older Union soldier, with white hair and a mustache, seated on the ground in a despairing pose, holding his hand to his forehead, near a rifle. Signed at lower right "J. E. McCasky [or McCosky], NY / Libby Prison / May...
GLC07201
circa 1865
Lawson, George C., fl. 1865
Sherman's campaign through the Carolinas.
Printed song written by Lawson, who served in Co. C, 46 Illinois volunteers.
GLC06074
circa 1864
[Union autograph and sentiment album]
Includes thirty-five autographed quotations and sentiments, and ten signatures. This collection was possibly prepared for sale by the United States Sanitary Commission at the April 1864 Metropolitan Fair, held in New York City. The sentiments and...
GLC06620
1 January 1861-21 October 1861
Averell, William W., 1832-1900
[William Averell Civil War diary]
One of three of Union General Averell's Civil War-era diaries (see GLC06581.02-.03). The entries are highly detailed with a great deal of battle content, particularly cavalry actions. Also contains content related to his conversations with military...
GLC06581.01
1863
Theresa, Sister, fl. 1863
Pen and ink portrait of Chief Nurse of Ward J. Satterlee
Depicts a women in a religious habit, with rosary, and holding an open book. Attached to a ruled sheet with ink note identifying the person. She worked in the U.S. General Hospital (Philadelphia)
GLC07452
circa 1870
Evans, John M., fl. 1870
Jesus Holds My Hand
Five stanzas of the hymn with musical score (originally adhered at the top of the page).
GLC05508.099
circa 1870-1880
Milton, John, fl. 1740-1804
Nine engravings of scenes from Paradise Lost
GLC05508.201
1868
McRae, John C., fl. 1850-1880
The Surrender of General Lee
Title continues, "and his entire army to Lieut. General U.S. Grant, April 9, 1865." Depicts Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee in front of a tree in a field. Grant is rendered in the act of handing Lee the...
GLC05472
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