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1860
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal]
Brass medal: "Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President / The great rail splitter of the west must & shall be our next President."
GLC07260
1864
Winder, Richard Bayly, 1828-1894
[Wallet owned by Richard B. Winder]
Inscribed in the wallet is "R.B. Winder Captain and A.Q.M. C.S.A [Assistant Quarter Master Confederate States of America]." Accompanied by three pieces of Confederate currency of the following denominations: $1, $10 and 20 bill (see GLC07271.07.02-...
GLC07271.07.01
Kearsing, John H., 1836-1906
[Bone kerchief slide, carved by J. H. Kearsing, Co. D 43rd NY Volunteers]
Polished bone kerchief slide, etched on front "J. H. Kearsing, Andersonville Prison, 1864." On the back exterior of the ring is etched "Co. D 43rd N.Y.S.V." Kearsing was a prisoner in Andersonville.
GLC07271.08
Hersey, William, fl. 1865
[Andersonville biscuit with accompanying tin]
Atop the metal tin, which held the biscuit, is a descriptive tag: "Brought From the Rebel Prison at Andersonville, Ga. by William Hersey of the 35th Regiment M.V.M. [Massachusetts Volunteer Militia] March 1865. Presented by G. N. Patten March 21 -...
GLC07271.09
[Snuff box made by Andersonville prisoners]
Hinged wooden snuff box.
GLC07271.10
Mason, Albert, 1839-?
[Wood cane presented from one prisoner at Anersonville to another]
Wooden cane with a polished handle and an engraved metal label wrapped around it that reads: "Presented to Peter Quinn by Albert Mason a comrade and tent mate at Andersonville Prison, 1864." Quinn died at Andersonville on 8 October 1864.
GLC07271.11
1860 ca.
1860 Pro-Lincoln campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.01
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.02
Bell, John, 1797-1869
1860 Pro-Bell campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.03
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
1860 Pro-Breckinridge campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.04
1804/09/28
Krafft, C., fl. 1804
A View of Tripoli in Barbary
GLC07828
[n.d.]
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Small rectangular piece of silver brocade
GLC07858.02
1861
Map of the seat of war to accompany the American conflict
Removed from Harper's Weekly, Vol. 8, 1864 (GLC01733.06).
GLC01733.16
8 January 1777
[Map of roads in the vicinity of Morristown, New Jersey]
Indicates roads, some natural features, landmarks ("court house," "Whites Tavern Genl Lees," bridge, landing, etc.), outlying towns, and distance between points on the map. Indicates the location of towns surrounding Morristown. Notes the position...
GLC02437.09543
1792
Pierpont, Joseph, fl. 1792
[Map of land]
Map of the land by the Penobscot River. Water is drawn with blue watercolor ink. Shows the division of land into different plots.
GLC02437.10593
23 July -6 August 1784
Galbraith, P. Bartrem, fl. 1784
[Map of the Susquehanna River]
Drawn map of a portion of the Susquehanna River, with creeks, forts, and ferry landings noted. Also includes the distances to various points on the map. Noted as drawn above Canawago Falls, which is in Pennsylvania.
GLC02437.10583
1830
Stone, W. J., fl. 1830
[Map of Northern Maine]
Map of northern Maine and adjacent British Provinces. Includes Great Britain's claims. Boundary lines between the United States, Great Britain, and the arbiter are color coded. Noted, "Reduced from the official Map A with latest surveys by S.L...
GLC02437.10609
circa 1863-1864
Meigs, John R., fl. 1850-1864
[Maps of areas surrounding Staunton and Harrisonburg]
Hand-drawn maps in blue and red pencil of areas surrounding Staunton and Harrisonburg, Virginia.
GLC07059.17
[1863-1864]
Hand-drawn map in blue and red pencil, including towns of Newmarket, Hawkinsburg, and Woodstock.
Note on verso reads: "Field notes and maps found in pocket of J.R.M."
GLC07059.18
[Hand-drawn map]
Hand-drawn map in red and blue pencil.
GLC07059.19
1838
Bradford, Thomas G., fl. 1838
pressed flowers from book
GLC04665 collateral
circa 1783
[Anchor button]
Round in shape. Contains the image of an anchor. Transmitted with a certificate of discharge for Jonathan Mury, who served on board the frigate Alliance 6 December 1781- 13 April 1783 (refer to GLC01450.655.01). Date inferred from certificate of...
GLC01450.655.02
4 July 1866
Union League of Philadelphia
[Commemoration card of the Union League of Philadelphia, including information regarding a 4 July celebration]
Printed by King & Baird. One side of this card depicts the Union League. A print of a cannon and other weapons, an eagle, and three American flags are included on verso. Surrounding the image, text states "Union League of Philadelphia. Salute The...
GLC02608.03
[Republican campaign token for 1860 election]
With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, on opposing sides. Gold border. Punched with hole at top.
GLC04102.02
With photographs of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin, on opposing sides. Stamped with their names and the year. Gold border. Punched with hole at top.
GLC04102.03
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