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circa 1820
Wilkie, David, 1785-1841
to dear MacDonald
Date previously inferred. Wilkie, the Scottish painter, promises McDonald he will call at 7 o'clock. Measurements include attached frame.
GLC00496.253
October 30, 1846
Yancey, William L., 1814-1863
to Messr. Smith, Greene & White
Accepts an honorary membership in Phi-Delta Society of Oglethorpe University in Midway, Georgia.
GLC00496.256
26 December 1848
Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918
California herald. [(December 26, 1848)]
Large map on front titled "Gold and Quicksilver District of California." Articles discuss California's gold supply, Americans' excitement about the gold supply, and migration of workers to California. Includes "song of the gold digger" on second page...
GLC00496.260
circa 1860
Ritchie, Alexander Hay, 1822-1895
John Marshall LLD
Portrait engraving of Marshall seated, in judge's robes. Printed signature of Marshall underneath. Possibly based on a painting by J. B. Martin, as the name is printed under the engraving.
GLC00496.262
circa 1840-1849
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Printed facsimile of Polk's signature]
GLC00496.263
December 4, 1823
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Joseph Gales, Jr.
Requests pamphlet containing the transactions of the great convention, and asks to become a subscriber to Gales' paper. Brings up political news.
GLC00496.271
September 4, 1817
Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819
to Benjamin W. Crowninshield
Perry writes to the secretary of the navy to recommend Dr. Richard Stevens for a position as a surgeon in the navy. Cites his experience as a surgeon's mate aboard the frigate Java in the Mediterranean and attests to his "extensive acquirements...
GLC00496.273.01
April 28, 1820
Hale, Nathan, 1784-1863
to James Ronaldson
Hale requests, "...please inform me what will be your best terms for a set of types for my paper, the principal kinds to consist of, about three hundred and fifty weight of Bourgeois and nine hundred of Minion." Includes a pencil note at the bottom...
GLC00496.274
1840-1865
Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863
[Reproduction of an illustration, possibly by Thackeray]
Reproduction (woodcut) of a drawing. Depicts an old, haggard woman standing behind a young woman. Caption states "Let us see if this can be reproduced." A note in pencil states "Original drawing by Thackery?" Possibly reproduced after Thackery's...
GLC00496.275
1815-1860
Pringle, Thomas, 1789-1834
Transmission of two cards for the Institute of France's annual assembly
Attributed to Pringle, the Scottish poet and abolitionist, circa 1820s. Pringle relates that Athanase Coquerel sends compliments to [Ch. N. N.?] Richard and Elihu Burritt. Transmits two cards (not included) for the annual assembly of one of the...
GLC00496.276
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