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Views of electric light plant and electric light inside Hoosac Tunnel

Lot includes three different views of the exterior of this very early electric light plant; view of two employees and dynamo inside the plant; and an intriguing view of an electric light in operation inside the tunnel! The technical difficulties of...

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Employees of engineering office

Various views of employees of the Engineering Office of Fitchburg Railroad Co. (F.R.R.), including three copies of a portrait of the bearded "Pat" O'Hara and his penetrating eyes; "Der Gang" sitting under a gas jey; two prints of a surveying party in...

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Views of coaling trestle, East Fitchburg

Different views of a coaling trestle in East Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in winter.

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Steam locomotives and trains

7 cyanotypes of F.R.R. steam locomotives.

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Birdseye views of roundhouse and train yard in winter

# 1) "Fitchburg." View of train yard in the winter. Many train cars lined up on tracks, various buildings. Town visible in the rear of image. # 2) Typed inscription: "North Adams, Mass." Appears to be an aerial view of the Rail yard and town....

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Boston & Albany boxcars in train yard

Two views of the rail yard, North Adams, Mass.

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F.R.R. East Deerfield, Mass.

Title from verso. Two rail cars atop a wooden railroad bridge over the Deerfield river in East Deerfield, Mass.

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[Trolley car]

Trolley car with four sets of bench seats.

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Composite images of railroad tracks going around a curve

Five copies (three double exposures) of a curve in the rail line near the Deerfield River.

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Station house, North Adams, MA

Two images of the North Adams, Mass. station house.

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Vies of Fitchburg, Mass. in winter

Two views from the Fitchburg office window, both taken in winter.

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View South from office window Fitchburg

Two copies of the same image, looking over roundhouse and town in winter.

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View up Main St. from office window F.R.R. Fitchburg, Mass.

Two copies of the same image. Title from verso. Main St. branches off in two directions. One branch passes the "American House" and the other branch passes in front of a hardware store. A trolley line runs in the center of the street in front of the...

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to Jacob Burnett re: Jefferson inaugural, Napoleonic wars

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to: Italian ambassador.

Written as British emissary, to the Italian ambassador, concerning an offer of $100,000 to prevent kidnappings of British nationals.

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Tintype standing portrait, wearing regulation CSA frock coat

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to Randall L. Gibson re: transferring command to Columbus, Ky.

Letter signed by J. F.(?). Illegible as Major, La. [illegible]. Docketed. Collateral to tintype, GLC 5253

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to James Billson re: drinking exploits in Galveston, Texas

Drinking exploits with the Mayor of Galveston and the editor of "Galveston News." With TLS of Sam H. Penland re: Crane's visit. Written at Galveston

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to unknown re: reflecting on his Presidency (signed after illness)

Signed with a very shaky hand, apparently after suffering a stroke. Important letter in which Adams reflects on the foreign affairs of his presidency, especially the Quasi War and the convention of 1800. "... there was war between St. Dennis [i.e...

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to William H. Harrison

Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.

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to James E. Fitch re: transmittal letter with enclosure, on a decision, w/ cover

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Panorama of Richmond, Va

[label] James Cremer, publisher. "Brady & Co., Washington" Label may be pasted over Anthony identification.

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View from the front of the State House, Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 14, 1864

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Showing in the distance the Federal camps, in the foreground soldiers and civilians watching the fight.

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Chatanooga Rail Road Depot, Nashville, Tenn

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. White, two-story depot in center, with trains moving left to right, signalman's shack in lower right. Engines marked with "USRR."

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On the Battlefield in front of Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 18, 1864

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. The last day of the fight. Showing the outer lines of the Federal entrenchments. [Soldiers milling among tents.]

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Southern Military College, Nashville, Tenn

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Rest of caption: "Now used as a Military Hospital for officers."

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View from an elevation in front of the Capitol, Nashville, Tenn., looking west

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View from an elevation in front of the Capitol, Nashville, Tenn., looking west over the Battle field on the first day of the fight, Dec. 15th, 1864." Looking down a hill, over the roofs of some houses and...

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View of the outer Trenches on the last day of the battle in front of Nashville..

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "View of the outer Trenches on the last day of the battle in front of Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1864, showing the ground where the most desperate charges were made." A scarred field, with two houses still...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This view was taken the Morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." A soldier...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." Side view of...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay on the foot passage in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' Part of a broken Musket and Bayonet stuck in the bank. The marks and spots on his...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Dead Rebel Soldier, as he lay on the foot passage in the Trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' Part of a broken Musket and Bayonet stuck in the bank. The marks and spots on his...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Rebel soldiers killed in the trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation." This view shows the construction of their bomb proofs and Covered passages, which branch off in every direction...

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The Trenches of Fort Mahone [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Rebel soldiers killed in the trenches of Fort Mahone, called by the Soldiers 'Fort Damnation." This view shows the construction of their bomb proofs and Covered passages, which branch off in every direction...

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Inside Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "This picture is a good view of the covered ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' The Union soldiers had to charge up and down the obstructions. In the foreground centre...

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Inside Fort Mahone [copy 2 with different caption]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "This picture is a good view of the Covered Ways inside the Rebel Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation.' The Union soldiers had to charge up and down these obstructions. In the foreground centre...

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A dead Rebel Soldier, inside the Union Picket lines. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865." Tax stamp removed.

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va. [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A dead Rebel Soldier, inside the Union Picket lines. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865."

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "This View was taken in the Rebel Trenches, the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865, and shows a dead Rebel Soldier who must have died instantly, his left temple and part of the head...

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The Morning After the Storming of Petersburgh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "A Rebel Soldier, killed in the trenches before Petersburgh. The shots and marks on his face, are blood issuing from his mouth and nose. The wound is in the head, caused by a fragment of shell. View taken the...

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The Rebel Works at Petersbugh, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten above caption: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "A large Gun in the Rebel Works at Petersburgh, Va. It is stated that during the fight, Sunday, April 2d, 1865, Gen. Lee stood on the little knoll...

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Breastworks in the Union Fort Sedgwick

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Breastworks at Union Fort Sedgwick, called by the Rebel soldiers 'Fort Hell.' This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865."

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Interior of Fort Mahone

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Interior of the Southern Fort Mahone, called by the soldiers 'Fort Damnation,' showing Gabions, 'Chevaux de Frise,' & c. This view was taken the morning after the storming of Petersburgh, Va., April 2d, 1865...

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Graves of U.S. Soldiers

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Graves of U.S. Soldiers Killed in the attack on Ft. Stevens, July 12, 1864 -- View in front of the Barracks." Well marked graves with soldiers sitting in front of the grave markers and standing behind them.

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Graves of U.S. Soldiers [copy 2]

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Graves of U.S. Soldiers Killed in the attack on Ft. Stevens, July 12, 1864 -- View in front of the Barracks." Well marked graves with soldiers sitting in front of the grave markers and standing behind them.

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Battlefield before Fort Stevens

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Battlefield before Fort Stevens. Ruins of a house destroyed by the fort garrison to secure a range, July 12, 1864." One 2-story chimney and one 1-story chimney are all that remain of the house.

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The Jury Flag Staff Erected by Gen. Anderson

Quinby & Co., Charleston, S.C., publisher. An extensive caption describes the surrender of Fort Sumter, and the ceremonial discharge of a cannon saluting the U.S. flag as it was being lowered, which killed two men and injured several more. Shows...

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Interior View Showing the Northeast Angle

Quinby & Co.,Charleston, S.C., publisher. Extensive caption describes Gen. Wade Hampton and Rev. Bishop Lynch and others standing by a 10-inch Columbiad gun.

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Charleston, S.C. and Forts in the Vicinity

John P. Soule, Boston, publisher. "Fort Sumter from the Bar, Charleston, S.C." Inscription on verso: "N. Bleobb"

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Charleston Harbor, Interior of Fort Sumter

With the handwritten date 1867.1.5. and tax stamp. Same image as 5137.87.

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