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circa 1863
[Newspaper clipping from Shakepeare's Hamlet]
Possibly transmitted with a letter (refer to GLC06298.03) from John A. Bogert to his parents Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert, 7 June 1863.
GLC06298.03.01
24 February 1865
Bogert, John A., fl. 1863-1865
to Jacob C. and Mrs. Bogert
Bogert informs his parents that he has changed location to command the District of Columbus, with headquarters in Macon. Discusses a sum of money he might receive, and relates the route of his journey to Macon. States that he is in command of four...
GLC06298.05
19 July 1906
Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942
to John Quincy Adams Ward
Writes that he has become president of the Robert Fulton Memorial Association and was pleased to see that Ward has accepted membership. Informs that they hope to lay the cornerstone of the memorial next year on Fulton's birthday. Invites Ward to...
GLC06343.371
17 February 1881
Purvis, Robert, 1810-1898
to Wendell P. Garrison
Answers questions about William Lloyd Garrison. Comments on his 1833 trip to England, at which time "he was indicted for a libel, by several of the persecutors, of Miss." Explains how he, Lewis Tappan, and others helped Garrison escape apprehension...
GLC08944
1862/08/05
Ames, Joseph, 1816-1872
[James T. Brady]
Photograph of a portrait painting of Brady by Joseph Ames held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
GLC01822.03
1763-1783
[Engraving of a young Alexander Hamilton]
Note signed by Frederick Reynolds indicates the image was engraved in mezzotint and printed in color. Accompanied (but unrelated to) GLC02908.01.
GLC02908.02
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
1781
[Print of General Jean Rochambeau on horseback]
GLC04837.02
28 April 1790
Poggi, Anthony C., fl. 1790-1791
[Receipt]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Note of receipt to Henry Knox for three guineas for the subscription of two prints, one of the battle at Bunker Hill and the other of the death of General Richard Montgomery...
GLC02437.08633
8 December 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Payment receipt penned on Lease agreement between John Singleton Copley and Henry Knox]
A receipt written and signed in text by Knox (on page three) for £25 paid to Mary Pelham. Also signed by Mary Pelham who confirms receipt of £25 for: "one quarters rent advance of the mansion of John Singleton Copley Esq Situated at the North part...
GLC02437.03074
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