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circa 1861-1865
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Four people standing on earthworks
The image shows four figures on the ridge of an earthworks fortification, with a covered horse-drawn carriage to the left.
GLC05111.01.1079
Bomproofs and fortifications
The image shows a large fortification with numerous bombroofs. Inscriptions on verso: "Fortifications on the lines" and "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso: "XI-III" and "1097."
GLC05111.01.1080
East Gallery Patent Office in Washington D.C. (Copy 1)
Image identical to #870
GLC05111.01.0871
East Gallery Patent Office in Washington D.C. (Copy 2)
Image identical to #870 and #871
GLC05111.01.0872
East Gallery Patent Office in Washington D.C. (Copy 3)
Image identical to #870 - #872.
GLC05111.01.0873
1865
General Post Office in Washington D.C.
A view from across a dirt street of the post office in Washington D.C. Across the dirt streets, leading from brick sidewalk to brick sidewalk are stone crosswalks. The post office is constructed in a Georgian manner, on a street reminiscent of London...
GLC05111.01.0874
The Corcoran Art Building in Washington D.C.
A view of the Corcoran Art building, constucted in a seemingly Victorian style, from across a dirt street. Inscription on verso: "Corcoran Art Bldg, Wash." Numeric notation on verso: "144.'
GLC05111.01.0875
The Senate Wing of the Capitol Building, Washington D.C. [stereoview]
A stereoview (perhaps made to be mounted on cardstock) of the Senate wing of the under-coustruction Capitol Building. Seen to the periphery of the building are two cranes. Inscription on verso: "Senate Wing Capitol." Numeric notation on verso: "163."
GLC05111.01.0876
White House, former residence of Custis Washington
Inscription on verso: "Houses in Cities, Towns and Country. White House, formerly residence of Custis Washington." Numeric notation on verso: "156(99)."
GLC05111.01.0914
1865/05
The Capitol Building mourning Lincoln
The Capitol bedecked in mourning for Lincoln's funeral. Hundreds of mourners are seen all around the building, on both the stairs and the balconies of the second floor. Inscription on verso: "Lincoln's Funeral Capitol Wash." Numeric notation on verso...
GLC05111.01.0928
African Americans near canal in Richmond
Image shows twelve adults and children near a riverbank or canal. A large building in the rear of the image stands testament to the destructive power of the war, as all that remains is the brick shell of the once large structure. Inscription on veros...
GLC05111.01.0924
1865/04 ca.
Federal units standing for review, Lincoln's funeral parade, Washington D.C. [April 1865 ca.]
The armies of the Union stand according to unit, ready to be reviewed. Inscription on verso: "Review" [sic]. Numeric Notation on verso: "169." It is a wet day, the mud being clearly visible and the soldiers wearing their greatcoats. See GLC 5111.01...
GLC05111.01.0704
The armies of the Union, waiting to be reviewed. It is a wet day, the mud being clearly visible and the soldiers wearing their greatcoats. A regiment's state flag can be seen in the center of the image. Inscription on verso: "Review" [sic]. Numeric...
GLC05111.01.0705
1865 ca.
A view looking up High Street, Georgetown. [1865 ca.]
A view down the dirt and cobblestoned High Street in Georgetown, in a commercial region of the city. Inscription on verso: "High Street, Georgetown 1865." Numeric Notation on verso: "159."
GLC05111.01.0706
US Sanitary Commission in Washington D.C. [1865 ca.]
A view from across a wide dirt street at the United States Sanitary Commission, with twenty-five men standing in uniform in front of the building. Inscription on verso: "U.S. Sanitary Commission Wash." Numeric Notation on verso: "189."
GLC05111.01.0707
The Old Intelligencer Building, Washington D.C.
A view from the building across the street of the brick Intelligencer building. Sign on corner reads : "Books & [illegible]." Inscription on verso: "Old Intelligencer Building Washington." Numeric Notation on Back: "174."
GLC05111.01.0708
Botanical Gardens in Washington, D.C. with Capitol buidling in background.
A view of the Botanical Gardens, with the rotunda of the Capitol Building in the background. Inscription on verso: "Botanical Garden Washington." Numerical Notation: "168."
GLC05111.01.0709
Examining passes at Georgetown Ferry, Mason's Island, Washington D.C.
The examination of a pass on the banks of the Potomac River, just before the Georgetown Ferry pier. One is docked along the river bank with an artillery gun, limber and crew. Another barge slowly crosses the river in the distance. Inscription on...
GLC05111.01.0710
George Washington Statue in Richmond, Va.
Image of large George Washington equestrian statue. Inscription on verso: "Washington Statue Richmond." Numeric Notation on verso: "152."
GLC05111.01.0716
General Geo. Crook, vignette portrait [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]
Inscription on verso: "Gen. Geo. Crook." Printed below image: "Handy 494 Maryland Avenue, South Washington, D.C."
GLC05111.01.0671
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
General Hancock, seated protrait with table and book [cabinet card] [1861-1865 ca.]
Hancok wears [braided] dress shoulder scales [epaulets] and holds his sword across his lap with his left hand. His right arm rests on a book on the table beside his chair. Inscription on recto: "Gen. Hancock." Inscription on verso: "Brady photo...
GLC05111.01.0672
1865/04/19
President Lincoln's funeral procession on Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. April 19, 1865.
Inscription on verso: "Funeral of Pres. Lincoln." Lines of soldiers [blurred in motion] march down Pennsylvania Avenue as crowds look on from the sidewalks. The buildings have been decorated for the occassion.
GLC05111.01.0696
1865/05/23-24
Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.
Inscription on verso: "Grand Review Wash." Numeric Notation on verso: "162 (872)." A mounted officer is in front [left] of a line of seven other mounted soldiers. Infantry carrying a U.S. flag can be seen on the extreme right and along the bottom of...
GLC05111.01.0697
Inscription on verso: "Grand Review Washington 1865." Numeric Notation on verso: "171." Mounted soldiers followed by infantry units form a long line of columns down Constitution Ave. with the dome of the Capitol building visible in the distant...
GLC05111.01.0698
Inscription on verso: "Grand Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "186." Mounted soldiers followed by infantry units form a long line of columns down Constitution Ave. with the dome of the Capitol building visible in the distant background. A building...
GLC05111.01.0699
Covered Wagons in the Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.
Inscription on verso: "Grand Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "170." A seemingly unending line of covered army wagons extends down Constitution Ave. Soldiers and civilians stand and walk alongside the wagons.
GLC05111.01.0700
Grand Review of the armies of the Union as it proceeds from Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.
The marching lines of soldiers are blurred due to their motion, as they travel over a woods-lined dirt road lined with spectators. Inscription on verso: "Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "187."
GLC05111.01.0701
Back end of Grand Review of the armies of the Union as it proceeds from Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.
The Review of the armies of the Union, as seen from behind and to the right of the covered wagons. A large U.S. flag hangs over the roadway in the background. Inscription on verso: "Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "172(169)."
GLC05111.01.0702
Lincoln's Funeral parade at the Treasury Building, Washington D.C. April 19, 1865.
Inscription of verso: "North end of Court of Review" [sic]. Numeric notation on verso: "167." Image taken from apparently a second-story height, as the roof of another building is in the foreground.
GLC05111.01.0703
1793/01/20
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Lee re: his reluctance in accepting a second term
Written as President to Lee, Governor of Virginia, who has congratulated Washington for his re-election. The president writes "to say I feel pleasure from the prospect of commencing another tour of duty, would be a departure from truth" and...
GLC02793.002
1795/08/20
to John Adams re: career prospects of John Q. Adams, the Jay Treaty
Written as President to his Vice President. Washington writes that young Adams should not think of retiring because his fair prospects may bring him to the head of the diplomatic corps. Washington also mentions the protests in Boston and elsewhere...
GLC02793.004
1796/07/22
to Harriot Washington Parks, his niece, re: congratulations on her marriage
Written as President, offering his congratulations and suggestions for "a prudent deportment" towards her husband, including "the accomodation of your views to his circumstances." Also advocating frugality, he adds "always keep the old adage in...
GLC02793.005
1797/01/22
to James Anderson re: instructions for management of Mount Vernon
Written as President. Washington goes into considerable detail regarding farming, especially innovations (a new red clover). He also mentions building a new road and the drought of the previous fall.
GLC02793.006
1808/12/09
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh
Written as President in response to the Society's "friendly address" concerning religious freedom and mentioning the "time of trouble" in which they live.
GLC02793.010
1841/03/10
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
Appointment of Solomon Lincoln, Marshal for Massachusetts (c/s Webster)
Countersigned by Webster as Secretary of State.
GLC02793.023
20 September 1800
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Rufus King
Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...
GLC02539
1786/05/04
to John Page re: insights on England after visit: "that nation hates us"
Written while serving as U.S. Minister to France. Jefferson encloses a pamphlet (apparently Notes on the State of Virginia; not included), thanks Page for a steady stream of political news from America and records his observations upon returning...
GLC02529
11 July - August 1863
Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894
[Sketchbook with drawings and notes on the Gettysburg campaign] [word processed inventory available]
Signed by Bachelder on the first blank page, "Jno. B Bachelder, Print Publisher, no. 123 Washington St. Boston." Drawings, pencil and watercolor sketches, and notes on the Gettysburg campaign. Includes sketches of Hanover Junction, PA, 11 July...
GLC02670.01
circa 1862
[Sketchbook of miscellaneous drawings] [word processed inventory available]
Includes seven pencil and watercolor sketches. None are identified and all are in different stages of completion. Images include two mountain scenes, a battle scene, a courthouse, soldiers with a cannon, an unidentified town, and infantry on parade...
GLC02670.02
1901/10/28
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Gen. Curtis Guild
Signed as President. Roosevelt writes that his "Southern policy" is to "take the best man white or black."
GLC02793.054
1796/03/07
Treaty between the U.S. and the Dey & Regency of Algiers (c/s Timothy Pickering)
Signed as President and countersigned by Pickering as Secretary of State. English translation from the Arabic with clerical signatures for Vizier Hassan Bashan (the Dey of Algiers), Joseph Donaldson Jr. (American negotiator) and David Humphreys...
GLC02794.001
15 April 1779- 17 October 1780
Brodhead, Daniel, 1736-1809
[Brodhead's Revolutionary War letterbook]
Includes various letters written by Colonel Brodhead, commander of the Western Department in Pittsburgh. Early entries in this book are created in Pittsburgh, while later entries are created at Fort Pitt, Pennsylvania. This book begins with a list...
GLC02867.01
Currier & Ives
Battle of Williamsburg Va. May 5th 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption under the title reads: "Victorious charge of the gallant Soldiers of the North and East, under Genl. McClellan, the invincible leader of the...
GLC02881.03
Battle of Mill Spring, Ky. Jan 19th 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption beneath the title reads: "Terrific bayonet charge of the 9th Ohio Volunteers (Col. McCook) and total defeat of the Rebel under Genl...
GLC02881.04
circa 1861
Bombardment & capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C.
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption below the title reads: "By the U.S. Fleet under Commodore Stringham and the Forces under Genl. Butler. Aug. 27th 1861." Depicts the Union...
GLC02881.07
1862
Bombardment of Fort Pulaski, Cockspur Island, Geo 10th & 11th of April 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption under the title reads: "After a bombardment of 30 hours, the Fort surrendered unconditionally to the U.S. Forces, under the immediate...
GLC02881.08
1863
Battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn. - Jany. 2nd 1863. Betwen the Union forces, under Genl. Rosecrans, and the Rebel Army under General Bragg.
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption under the title reads: "This was one of the greatest battles of the war, commencing on the 31st December 1862, and (after terrible losses)...
GLC02881.09
Battle of Fair Oaks, Va. May 31st 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Caption beneath the title reads: "General McClellan having advanced 'The Army of the Potomac' to near Richmond, the Rebels took advantage of a...
GLC02881.10
Battle of Pittsburg, Tenn. April 7th 1862
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Depicts the Battle of Shiloh. Caption under the title reads: "This plate represents the moment, when the heroic Genl. Grant rode to the left of the...
GLC02881.11
Bombardment & capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post, Ark. Jany. 11th 1863.
Hand colored lithograph published by Currier & Ives at 152 Nassau Street, New York. Print is mounted. Full title: "The Bombardment and Capture of Fort Hindman, Arkansas Post, Ark. Jany. 11th 1863. By the Gun-boats, commanded by Rear Admiral D. D...
GLC02881.12
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