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circa 1885
Perine, George Edward, 1837-1885
Engraving of Benson John Lossing.
Adhered to scrapbook mount with biographical sketch adhered to lower right. From Lossing's book, History of New York City. "Drawn by J.L. Giles, N.Y."
GLC02453.65
circa 1880
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
Engraving of John Lothrop Motley.
Adhered to scrapbook mount. Below image reads, "On steel by John Sartain Phila. after Photograph from life"
GLC02453.66
circa 1870
Pelton, Oliver, 1798-1882
Engraving of James Parton.
Adhered to upper left is a biographical note. Inscribed in pencil lower left is, "c:" and lower right is, "my scarce print."
GLC02453.67
circa October 3, 1880
Powell, Samuel William, fl. 1880
Notes on "Pen Slavery: For the Christian Statesman"
re: This is a system for ministers, editors, lawyers, and literary people to write more quickly, mostly using abbreviations and utilizing speed techniques. Notes are handwritten on the back of a Presbyterian Alliance agreement.
GLC00687.104
circa 1783-1784
Gregoire, Catharine S., 1764-1821
to Mama
One undated letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S. Macaulay. She acknowledges her mother's plan to go abroad against her wishes, and is anxious to be made aware of plans. She comments on Madame Genlis's work on education.
GLC01795.001
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