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27 September 1823
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Palmira Johnson
Sends a lock of hair (not included) and a "likeness of the head also from which it is shorn as taken by [Gilbert] Stewart." Written in the third person.
GLC07150
1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Archive of designs, drawings, studies, and sketches for entrance to NYSE, statues, memorials, correspondence, etc. [decimalized: .001-.370, .210b]
This archive consists mostly of drawings and sketches, although there is some typescript and manuscript material as well. For the fine art items, most were previously mounted and bound into scrapbooks. Most of the scrapbooks have been dismounted...
GLC06343
1845-1849
Porterfield, George A., 1822-1919
Mexican War and post-war diary
Part one, crudely bound, includes vignettes about people Porterfield encountered, a pen and ink sketch of Rancho Buena Vista, and a rudimentary genealogy. Part two, unbound, begins in April 1848 and records his travels and activities after the war...
GLC06299
1845 ca.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
The General Jackson. [hand-colored lithograph]
Lithograph by Black Artist Jules Lion after the battle of New Orleans. Printed by d'Aubertet de Jurica (?).
GLC07438
1855
Collection of two items pertaining to Thomas Sully [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC05503
24 August 1860
Allen, Joseph H., fl. 1859-1865
to Bill and Mary Mayberry
Contains 2 letters, signed twice. Page 1 and half of page 2 is to his brother-in-law Bill and half of page 2 and page 3 is to his sister (he signed the letter on page 4). Allen is aboard the USS "Congress." Is glad to hear Bill is well and has plenty...
GLC02829.02
23 April 1837
Maitland, Joseph M., 1836-1918
To Ann Mast
Letter contains a "Missionary Hymn," which was written by James M. Maitland, who is Joseph's father. An example of a line from a stanza reads, "Can I leave you/ For in healther lands to dwell."
GLC03523.10.001
1844
Hymn Book
Hymn Book has Joseph M. Maitland's name written on it in pencil. The book is titled, "Singing," and has an image of two birds on the front, with the words, "Written for the American Sunday-school Union, and revised by the Committee of Publication" at...
GLC03523.10.002
circa 1848
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
to Harriette Story Paige
Informs his sister-in-law Paige that it is "no day for a daguerreotype." States that he can not reconcile himself to a change in his stance suggested by the artist George P. A. Healy, claiming "everyone who knows me would laugh to see me holding out...
GLC01946.55
Writes to his sister-in-law, "What say you, shall you, & I, & Mr. [George P. A] Healey leave & depart, this P.M - at 3 oclock - in a close coach for Marshfield [Massachusetts] to stay there thro the week. I let him have a chance at your ugly & my...
GLC01946.56
1860
Currier & Ives
Lithographs depicting Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin following their nomination as Republican candidates for President and Vice President respectively [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC02132
October 18, 1830
Walter, A.B., 1820-1875
Andrew Jackson
An engraving of President Andrew Jackson. The engraving is not dated, but Walter was a well known engraver from the 1840's until his death in 1875.
GLC02526.02
n.d.
Bickwell, W. H. W., fl. 1850-1865
[Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
Print of a pen and ink drawing of Lincoln from the waist up without a beard. Issued to the members of the Bibliophile Society.
GLC08879.01.03
1858/06/15
[Print of pen and ink drawing of Lincoln delivering a speech]
A date of June 15, 1858 is written in pencil. Print is signed Watt.
GLC08879.01.05
1856
Bingham, George Caleb, 1811-1879
Stump Speaking
Civil War print of a man addressing a crowd. A note at the bottom indicates it was "Engraved by Goupil & Company after a painting by George Caleb Bingham." Another notes that it was "Reproduced at the Lakeside Press by Donnelly Sheet Fed Gravure."
GLC08442.11
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)
[Edwin Forrest]
Pictures Forrest, an early American actor, seated. Accompanied copy of the book "Speeches, arguments, addresses and letters of Clement L. Vallandigham," (see GLC00476.01) which was inscribed to Forrest by the author, who was also pictured in carte...
GLC00476.03
7 June 1860
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to [John] K. Wiggin
Written from the Senate Chamber. Discusses autographs and thanks Wiggin for preparing engravings: "The Milton autograph was photographed by C. H. Brainard who has copies- I suppose. I have none... I am glad to know that the Engravings are framed, &...
GLC02095.07
1820/12/24 - 1821/05/28
Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1820-1821
The author concentrates on family life, but also mentions news items that struck her as important. The entry for January 1 1821 reads, "Rec'd the glorious news of the acquital [sic] of the Queen of England - and the [cession?] of the Floridas to the...
GLC06846.01
1828 circa
Croker, Thomas Crofton, 1798-1854
[Sketch of a small town]
Watercolor drawing of a small town, most likely in Ireland or England. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.
GLC02542.32.27
21 November 1831
Tower, Reuben, fl. 1831
to Julius Tower
Tower writes his son that he has been traveling to Augusta, Georgia and that his health is improving. Gives the details of his journey, and discusses business, finances and the family homestead.
Excerpt: "…Since we came into S. Carolina the houses...
GLC02233.01
4 December 1856
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
to Ira Joseph Patch
Declines a request from Patch to part with a letter from Francis Scott Key. Written to Patch at Salem, Massachusetts.
GLC03210.01
circa 1847
Magee, R., fl. 1847
[Portrait of Winfield Scott]
Portrait of General Winfield Scott. Portrait is surrouned by small battle scenes with names "Lundyz Lane," "Chippewa," "Vera Cruz," and "Cerro Gordo." Printed by R. Magee. Included as collateral with GLC02918.01.
GLC02918.01.01
1815-1860
Engraving of Roger B. Taney
Modern printing of a bust portrait engraving of Taney.
GLC03210.02
1824
Klinckowström, Axel Leonhard, Friherre, 1775-1837
[Pictorial atlas and book] [In Swedish] [Decimalized]
GLC03799
11 March 1855
Sully, Thomas, 1738-1872
to Charles Lanman
Discusses Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Commodore James Lawrence, and informs that it would probably be worth $300 or more. Mentions some institutions that may be interested in acquiring it, like The Academy of Fine Arts, Congress, the City Council...
GLC05503.01
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