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1890
Engraving of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain
One engraving of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain dated circa 1890. Seated portrait of Victoria.
GLC08878.0643
One engraving of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain dated circa 1890. Profile portrait of Victoria, as typically seen on currency on either side of the profile are a Lion and Unicorn.
GLC08878.0644
circa 1858
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
Engraving of Princess Victoria of England and Prince Frederick William of Prussia
One engraving of Princess Victoria of England and Prince Frederick William of Prussia dated circa 1858. Half standing portrait of Victoria, and Frederick William.
GLC08878.0645
January 10, 1849
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
to Jabez True
Informs that Rufus McIntire has been appointed marshal of Maine and states that President James Polk advised him of this beforehand. Mentions former President John Tyler and Zachary Taylor, who would be inaugurated president two months after this....
GLC00034
October 10, 1824
Jordan, Moses W., fl. 1824
to Ruth Smith
Gives his sister a detailed and effusive description of a visit to Philadelphia by the Marquis de Lafayette. He attended the festivities and met the man himself at the state house.
GLC01450.719.06
October 19, 1818
Tucker, Thomas Tudor, 1745-1828
to Moody Bedel
Printed form letter with blanks filled in by hand indicating that a draft against the Bank of the United States had been sent (not included) and requesting a receipt. Tucker was the secretary of the treasury.
GLC01450.721.19
April 19, 1844
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
to Silas M. Stilwell
Encloses further respite of execution for David Babe, alias William Brown. Silas M. Stillwell was the U.S. Marshall at New York.
GLC01486
August 12, 1851
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
to William M. Lowry
Written as Congressman. Marked "Private" at the top of first page. Johnson relates that he is powerless to stop Lowry from being removed from his position as postmaster in Greeneville, Tennessee: "So you may consider the die as being cast."...
GLC01516
January 16, 1815
Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815
to Nathan Hodgdon
Informs his uncle that he is in good health and asks that his love be given to family and friends. Indicates that they are building ships "and expect to take the Lake next summer," referring to Lake George. Asks to be written to and that the mail...
GLC01450.705.03
December 12, 1843
N. Starr, & Son, fl. 1843
to George Talcott
N. Starr & Son, weapons repair or manufacturing firm write to Lieutenant Colonel George Talcott of the Ordnance Department regarding a rifle repair or supply contract. This letter discusses the reasons why they have been unable to fulfill their...
GLC01450.707
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