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22 January 1792
Savage, Edward, 1761-1817
to Henry Knox
Per Knox's request, he has sent Knox prints of the portrait he painted of Knox. Hopes they will meet with Knox and his wife's approval.
GLC02437.05295
25 June 1792
Tousard, Louis de, 1749-1817
Tousard signs in text. Sends Knox a picture of the late Colonel Duplessis (not present) which had been commissioned by the Spanish ambassador to France, le Comte de Fernand Nuñez. Writes, "I hope that the picture of an unfortunate and brave...
GLC02437.05516
20 June 1783
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
The brother of George Washington's secretary Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and the celebrated painter of the Battle of Bunker Hill and The Declaration of Independence, expresses his regret on failing to meet the three years service required to join the...
GLC02437.02171
15 June 1798
John Trumbull, the noted painter and former secretary to Washington, writes in detail, to Knox about new developments in artillery that might prove helpful in the impending war against France. Noted as written at 72 Welbeck Street in London, England...
GLC02437.07148
5 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Trumbull
Written by Major General Knox to celebrated American artist Colonel John Trumbull. References Trumbull's letter of 20 June, which was delivered by his brother. Is glad he approves of the Society of the Cincinnati, and says he will be proposed for...
GLC02437.02240
17 March 1799
Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816
Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's...
GLC02437.07245
20 March 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Reports "News Glorious News" that a French ship loaded with artillery and arms for the Americans landed at Portsmouth last week. Also carried French officers "well recommended by Doct. Franklin" and an account stating that a similar ship will soon...
GLC02437.00554
[n.d.]
Charles D. Fredricks & Co.
[Unidentified]
Fredricks imprint on verso. Vignette bust portrait of an older man. [Photograph from engraving or painting?] White mount with red border.
GLC06391.16
Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888
Anthony imprint on verso. Vignette bust portrait of an older man in civilian dress. [Photograph from painting or engraving?] White mount with red border.
GLC06391.23
Tilton, J.E., fl. 1862
Bonheur, Rosa.
Identified on verso. Three quarter length portrait of Bonheur standing next to a large cow. [Photograph from painting or engraving?] White mount with Tilton imprint on verso.
GLC06391.24
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