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circa 1865
Hayward, G., fl. 1861-1865
No. 86 North Moore Street, N.Y. 1865-In this House the Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Speaker of the House of Representatives was Born
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circa 1861-1864
Interior of the State Arsenal 57th st. Occupied by the 7th N.Y.V. (Steuben Regiment) 1861
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1865
Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)
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View of Albany, N.Y. from Greenbush
One can see the train and sailboats along the water.
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The Cooper Institute--Eighth Street--New York
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View of Broadway
Includes Trinity Church and the City Hotel.
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1862
Panorama of the Embarkation of the Fire Zouaves on Board the Baltic Apr. 29th, 1861 Taken Foot of Spring and Canal St.
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1864
View of the 5th Ward Museum Hotel, Cor. West Broadway & Franklin St 1864
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State Arsenal in Central Park 57th St. Troops Leaving for the War
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Departure of the 7th Regiment N.Y. S.M. Friday April 19th, 1861. View of Broadway, Cor. Courtland St.
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The Bible-House--Cooper Institute--Tompkins Market
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Soldier's Depot-Receiving Room, (1st Floor)
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Established by Christian G. Gunther Esq. Father of the Present Mayor in 1820
His "Fashionable Fur Establishment" is shown.
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The Last of the Havemeyer Estate--Union Home & School for Soldier's Children 58th st near 8th ave.
Engraving depicts large white house with American flag and gazebo.
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27 June 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister Sophia
He writes about the drills they are forced to endure. He says the further they are from the enemy, the more strict they are with them. His sister has been named best music scholar at her school.
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15 December 1861
He asks if she went to the dance she told him about and tells to remember him while she is waltzing. Tells her to remember him to several people. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson
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June 17, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to my Dear Sister
One letter addressed to Hattie Figures from Henry S. Figures dated June 17, 1861. Pertains to possible evacuation of Harper's Ferry; Richmond, Virginia; the statues of Henry Clay and George Washington. Henry describes all he has seen in Richmond, and...
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21 November 1877
Rome daily. [Vol. 2, no. 214 (November 21, 1877)]
Features a tribute to woman, obituary and advertisements and short blurbs. Subtitle reads: "a daily journal devoted to the interests of Rome and Cherokee Georgia."
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30 January 1896
Cedartown standard. [Vol. 10, no. 2 (January 20, 1896)]
Features column titled an artist in crime, which is about a detective. Report from the Chairman of the Polk County Exposition on the Cotton States Exposition which took place in Atlanta, an article about elephants and multiple advertisements.
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19 February 1962
Pulowski, Xavier-Franncis, fl. 1961
to Guy Fenton
Written on mourning paper. He mentions a painting at the Louvre that shows the drowning of Marshal Poniatowski. He was moved when he saw Fenton's name on the cover of Country Life. He enjoys Victorian authors like Dickens.
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21 July 1861
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to Miss Mary
He has great respect and admiration for her. Now that admiration has doubled and he considers her one of his best friends. Includes separate note asking her to go with him to the Marshalls.
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30 July 1861
He asks if she and Rosa would like to go a carriage ride with him to the Belle Fontain Cemetary.
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He has grown more and more interested in her and he wonders if she is interested in him too.
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14 August 1861
He has been called away and has to leave unexpectedly. He will return shortly and in the meantime asks for her picture. Includes separate note saying he has enclosed something he got for her in Providence.
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16 August 1861
He assures her that his feelings for her are pure. Meanwhile, he has been mustered into service. He talks about different captains. He does not know how long he will be there but feels it will be a while.
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11 September 1861
He prefers to go on duty with the command. He was in New York recently but was unable to write her from there. His sister is well and he did not see his mother though he passed by her house. He sent Mary a present from New York.
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22 September 1861
He has not heard from her but is choosing to believe this is because of irregularity in the mail rather than disinterest. If it is disinterest, all she has to do is tell him and he will stop writing. He writes that the officers are very good. Written...
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24 September 1861
He is glad to have finally received a letter from her. The officers are currently teaching the young ones their military duties. He received a letter from his brother recently. He was in New York a couple of days ago but he didn't have time to see...
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30 September 1861
He bought some music for the piano and sent it to her. The men in his regiment are all good people. They don't know where they will go for the winter because there are not sufficient accomodations for them. Written at Fort Trumbull
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8 October 1861
He asked the bandmaster to pick out some pieces of music for her. He just can't stand to be separated from her. New London is described as a pretty place. Written at Fort Trumbull
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14 October 1861
He is annoyed that she doesn't seem to have a lot of time to write to him. Meanwhile, he is preparing to go to the South. They intend to go to Perrysville, MD. He received a letter from his brother. He wants to know why she doesn't like Dr. D...
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18 October 1861
It's been raining a lot. He plans to send her the Philadelphia paper. Very few people are seen cultivating the soil now. Written at Fort Trumbull
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29 October 1861
The officer of his regiment got married. They didn't wait until after the war because she wanted ro be able to take care of him if he were wounded.
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16 November 1861
He doesn't undertstand her silence. If she ceases to love him he will stop writing to her. He wrote to her mother the other day.
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19 November 1861
He finally got a letter from her and is much relieved. He hadn't known what to think. He says I love you for the first time. They are camped near Perrysville where there is a strong wind breaking up the tent.
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24 November 1861
He has just heard from McClellan who says there is a strong possibility they will be moving. He feels sorry for poor Bond, a former member of his regiment.
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29 November 1861
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30 November 1861
Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.
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4 December 1861
He saw in the President's message that he recommends an increase in the corps of cadets. This is favored by Congress and an act has been proposed.
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12 December 1861
Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.
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16 December 1861
He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.
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18 December 1861
He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.
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14 August 1866
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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9 August 1866
The first letter describing the Royal Palace of Queluz. In particular, the Grand Salon is mentioned. More tapestries and paintings are described. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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29 June 1866
He mentions the large number of Spanish refugees. He also describes a place called the Passeio Publico where he goes to hear live music. Apparently the king goes there and smokes his cigar. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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20 November 1866
The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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30 October 1866
He describes more landmarks. He has a fondness for Portuguese and French institutions and describes the museum of anatomy, the zoological museum, Pantheon, the Luxembourg Palace and Versailles. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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1861-1877
Sketch of family ransacking a chest of drawers
Other side features anecdote about sketch.
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26 June 1863
to my darling wife
They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.
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14 February 1879
Wait, James, fl. 1879
to Father (Horatio Wait)
He trying to decide whether or not a life at sea is for him. He describes the food. He visits a ship called the Three Brothers and sketches part of it in the margin. He tells the story of a horse going overboard.
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