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circa 1820
Wilkie, David, 1785-1841
to dear MacDonald
Date previously inferred. Wilkie, the Scottish painter, promises McDonald he will call at 7 o'clock. Measurements include attached frame.
GLC00496.253
1861-1865
Smith, H.W., fl. 1848-1868
Engraved portrait of Andrew Johnson
Vignette left-facing bust portrait in profile by H.W. Smith. Engraver's name is located on the lower right of the image. Printed signature underneath image. Page appears to have once been a part of a book.
GLC00496.261.01
circa 1860
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
John Marshall LLD
Portrait engraving of Marshall seated, in judge's robes. Printed signature of Marshall underneath. Possibly based on a painting by J. B. Martin, as the name is printed under the engraving.
GLC00496.262
1840-1865
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
[Reproduction of an illustration, possibly by Thackeray]
Reproduction (woodcut) of a drawing. Depicts an old, haggard woman standing behind a young woman. Caption states "Let us see if this can be reproduced." A note in pencil states "Original drawing by Thackery?" Possibly reproduced after Thackery's...
GLC00496.275
1836
Letter and book concerning the Wilkes expedition [decimalized]
[decimalized 00507.01-507.02]
GLC00507
March 6, 1859
O'Brien, William Smith, 1803-1864
to Mr. Dawson
Declines complimentary box tickets. Written at Willard's Hotel, possibly in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or Washington, D.C.
GLC00496.202
1763-1783
Catton, Charles, 1756-1819
[Portrait of the poet Charles Churchill]
Sketch on album cover.
GLC00496.141
December 29, 1828
Fox, Charles Richard 1796-1873
to Thomas Pringle
Discusses an etching entitled "Mr. Fox and his Friends" by William Lane housed at Holland House. Fox thinks it would be fitting for an upcoming work and says his father has no objection to having it engraved. Whigs depicted in the etching include...
GLC00496.157
May 1, 1830
Fraser, James Baillie, 1783-1856
Wants Pringle to see a drawing of the massacre at Glen Coe and is eager to hear his opinions on the depiction's accuracy.
GLC00496.158
February 17, 1842
Hall, Anna M., fl. 1842
to Dear Madam
Thanks an unamed woman author for sending her book on female education. Hall feels there is currently no system of education in England, and the ideas the author espouses are much needed by the women of England. She thinks the author is wrong to...
GLC00496.162
circa 1875-1885
[Engraving of Rutherford B. Hayes]
Clipped signature affixed beneath engraving.
GLC00496.166
June 10, 1846
Kean, Charles John, 1811-1868
to unknown
Discusses involvement in a production of Richard III.
GLC00496.184
circa 1828-1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.
GLC00496.186
January 23, 1848
Lover, Samuel, 1797-1868
to J.M. Dawson
Describes the reception of his poem in New York City and Philadelphia. Discusses Broadway and the New York theatre scene. Affixed to verso is a satirical letter from Dawson dated 25 February 1854 presenting Lover with a diamond ring.
GLC00496.189
circa 1825
Cornwall, Barry, 1787-1874
Signed Bryan Waller Procter. Sympathizes for recipient's recent accident. Suggests having the recipient's publisher send proofs directly to Cornwall for transcription. Hopes for a speedy recovery.
GLC00496.211
January 2, 1830
Placide, Henry P., 1799-1870
to H.W.R.
Signed in text and likely written by Henry Placide, in the third person (based on a handwriting comparison). Writes that Henry Placide cannot give an opinion of a farce without having read it and asks recipient to send a copy. Written on paper...
GLC00496.218
March 1, 1819
Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick, 1781-1851
Thanks Pringle for a book of verse about which he positively critiques. Encourages Pringle to continue cultivating his muse.
GLC00496.220
10 September 1840
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851
[Circular letter announcing the establishment of Smithsonian Institution]
Sends a copy of the constitution and by-laws of the National Institution for the Promotion of Science (the Smithsonian). Requests information on geography, natural history, and ethnology from the unknown recipient's area of the United States....
GLC00573
April 18, 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Samuel J. Kirkwood
Writes to Secretary of the Interior Kirkwood to introduce Dr. Mark Hopkins, of Williamstown, Massachusetts, who "has been appointed by a number of the churches to represent their Indian affairs." Asks that Hopkins be interviewed. Indicates that...
GLC00637
1861, 1863-1865
Harpers Weekly
Harper's weekly. [Vol. 5, no. 210 (January 5, 1861); vol.7, no. 314 (January 3, 1863) - vol. 9, no. 470 (December 30, 1865)] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Features article and illustration on emancipated children in New Orleans.
GLC00623
January 10, 1813
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To Governor William Plumer
New York State, party and sectionalism.
GLC00639.02
June 4, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to the Convention of Maryland
Written by Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. Begins by saying "Our affairs are hastening fast to a Crisis; and the approaching Campaign will in all Probability, determine for ever the Fate of America." Says the king and Parliament...
GLC00639.12
April 25, 1814
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Rachel Jackson
Informs his wife that he has returned "from the junction of the Coosee and Tallapoosee" and that "The Creeks are conquered, some submitting unconditionally, and other whose crimes are great flying towards Pensacola. Outlines his travel plans before...
GLC00522
March 23, 1816
to William H. Crawford
Reports to Secretary of War Crawford on examining forts in the south. Sends a letter from General Smith (not included) "communicating the probability of an Indian War, and the previous arrangements necessary to meet such disturbances. Discusses...
GLC00523
July 14, 1786
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Elbridge Gerry
Comments on an impending lawsuit. Discusses Virginia Governor Patrick Henry's recent request to Congress for assistance against the Indians and the problems it poses for the federal government : "as the ultimate decision of Congress upon the...
GLC00529.01
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