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1920 ca.
[Moore family members]
Photograph of Moore family members. Small paper print on dark gray mount of 9 people including seated old man (second from left; identified in GLC04196.06 as William Ford).
GLC04196.03
circa 1860s
[Daguerreotype bust portrait of man with sideburns, elegantly dressed]
Apparently a friend or relative of John B. Moore with a poetic inscription pasted into the back of the case (between the daguerreotype and the back): "To Dr Moore / No never shall my soul forget/ The friend I found so cordial hearted / Dear Dear...
GLC04196.09
[Half-length portrait of man holding an elegant walking stick]
Half-length portrait of a well-dressed younger man holding an elegant walking stick. Unknown identification.
GLC04196.10
circa 1861-1865
[Belt buckle of John B. Moore]
Brass belt buckle engraved with American eagle holding arrows and an olive branch in its talons, with "E pluribus unum" on a banner coming out of its beak, on a starry field. The buckle appears in GLC 4196.01, Moore's photograph in dress uniform.
GLC04196.11
1861-1862
Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862
[Collection of James R. Kelly, K company, 14th regiment, Indiana, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.42]
The Captain James R. Kelly collection of Civil War correspondence contains 42 items. Kelly served with Company K of the 14th Regiment Indiana Volunteers from 1861 until his death on 8 May 1862. He saw action at Cheat Mountain and in the Shenandoah...
GLC04197
1861/07/20
to Mary Kelly
He bitterly complains about the rugged, "miserable" mountain landscape. He discusses food and illness in camp. In previous letters he wrote and comments about the supposed loyalty of the people west of the Alleghenies. Rebels hiding in bushes...
GLC04197.01
1861/07/22-23
Discusses camp life, quality of troops, killing and captured rebels. His regiment has not received any mail since they came to Virginia on July 6th. He writes a description of the mountain and describes an alarm in camp. A group of "miserable Scamps...
GLC04197.02
1861/10/31
He is recovering from a blow to the head. A wagon train brought packages, mostly clothes, from home. His packaged contained clothes food, and a doll from his daughter.
GLC04197.03
[Tintype of Mary Kelly]
39. Tintype of Mary Kelly. 1868-1869. ca.
GLC04197.39
[Kelly family photographs, four in one case]
Four family member portraits in a single thermo-plastic case. Tintype of Mary Kelly and tintype of Sissy Kelly. Ambrotype of James Kelly and ambrotype of their son. Case closed dimensions 9.8 x 15.2 cm. Case open dimensions (with images showing) 19...
GLC04197.40
1863
[Broadside recruiting African Americans for military service]
Color recruitment broadside depicting a Union soldier holding a United States flag with an attached banner declaring "Freedom to the Slave." In the background on one side, African American troops march holding a United States flag bearing the words...
GLC04198
1860
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Browntone silverprint of beardless Lincoln, by Hesler, 1860
GLC04199
1858/05/30
Billy Bowlegs and the Florida War.
Illustrated supplement to The Picayune newspaper. Describes its contents as a "faithful portrait of Billy Bowlegs, the last King of the Everglades." Explains activities in the Seminole Wars since 1835 and dubs Bowlegs a "keen, cunning and determined...
GLC04201
1853
United States. Army. Corps of Topographical Engineers
Report of an expedition down the Zuni and Colorado Rivers
By Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves of the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Senate Executive Doc. 59 printed by Robert Armstrong, public printer. An important contribution to the knowledge of Arizona topography, Indian ethnology, and fauna of the desert...
GLC04154
1828
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836
A system of penal law for the United States of America ...
Title continues, "consisting of a Code of crimes and punishments; a Code of procedure in criminal cases; a Code of prison discipline; and a Book of definitions. Prepared and presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, by Edward...
GLC04165
1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Sherman and his Generals
One image entitled, "Sherman and his Generals," taken by Mathew Brady dated 1865. Image is of General Sherman and his generals taken shortly after the end of the war. The label beneath the image identifies the men and their ranks. They are from left...
GLC04172
1864
Bacon & Company (San Francisco, Calif.)
Bacon's Large Print War Map Showing 50 Miles round Washington and Richmond
Shows major towns, waterways, and railroads. Concentric circles with intervals of ten miles each surround both Washington and Richmond. A red line shows General Ulysses S. Grant's route from Fredericksburg to Petersburg, Virginia, and a blue line...
GLC04175
1856
Kendall, George W., fl. 1844-1856
Narrative of the Texan Santa Fe expedition....
Fuller title: "Narrative of the Texan Santa Fe Expedition, comprising a description of a tour through Texas, and across the great southwestern prairies, the Camanche and Caygua hunting-grounds, with an account of the sufferings from want of food...
GLC04153
1855
Linforth, James, 1927-1899
Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake Valley : illustrated with steel engravings and wood cuts from sketches made by Frederick Piercy.
Title continues: "together with a geographical and historical description of Utah, and a map of the overland routes to that territory from the Missouri River : also an authentic history of the Latter-Day Saints' emigration from Europe from the...
GLC04155
1858
Möllhausen, Balduin, 1825-1905
Diary of a journey from the Mississippi to the coasts of the Pacific with a United States government expedition
Introduction by Alexander von Humboldt. Published by Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, & Roberts. First English edition. Inscribed to Master R. Dymoke as "2nd Prise for School work. Woodbourne House. Christmas 1861." Describes western territories...
GLC04156
Campbell, J.L., fl. 1864
Idaho. Six months in the new gold diggings. The emigrant's guide overland
Cover title reads "Idaho. Six months in the new gold regions. The emigrant's guide." Title page subtitle reads "Itinerary of the routes, features of the country, journal of residence, etc., etc." and "New York: Published by J.L. Campbell. 1864."...
GLC04157
1863/05/23
Winn, Charles A., fl. 1863
[Battle of Gum Swamp]
Shows the Confederate and Union lines, the locations of a Massachusetts brigade attack and other skirmishes, and the arrangement of fields, woods, roads, and fences. Captain Winn, of Company G in the 58th Pennsylvania Infantry, commanded the skirmish...
GLC04158
1798
An Act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses,... [taxation]
Also printed with "An Act to lay and collect a direct tax within the United States." Apparently first (unrecorded) Virginia printing.
GLC04159
1802
Caines, George, fl. 1802
An Enquiry into the law merchant of the United States...
First American treatise on commercial law. Vol. 1 was the only one published. First edition. American Imprints 1978, Marvin p. 169. Spine title: Lex Mercatoria. Dedicated to Jefferson. Signed on titlepage " Jona. D. Weston."
GLC04160
March 1842
King, Samuel Ward, 1786-1851
[A proclamation by Samuel Ward King]
Contains a brief introduction by King as Governor, Captain-General and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Includes a reprinted letter by President John Tyler stating that he cannot get involved (by raising a...
GLC04161
1834
Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854
[An address to the people of Rhode Island...]
Title continues: "from the Convention assembled at Providence, on the 22d day of February, and again on the 12th day of March, 1834, to promote the establishment of a State Constitution." First and only edition, printed by Cranston & Hammond, with...
GLC04162
1682
Grotius, Hugo, fl. 1682
The Most excellent Hugo Grotius...his three books treating the rights of war...
GLC04163
1789
Kirby, Ephraim, ?-1804
Reports of cases adjudged in the Superior Court of the state of Connecticut..
First published law reports for Connecticut and the second for the United States. The preface demonstrates the importance of a reporting system to the development of American law. References: Evans 21914, Wallace, "Reports" p. 751.
GLC04164
1773/05/12
Franklin, William, 1731-1813
[License for Gouverneur Morris to practice law in New Jersey]
Countersigned by Charles Pettit.
GLC04166
1796
Pennsylvania
A Compilation of the laws of the state of Pennsylvania relative to the poor...
Printed by Zachariah Poulson. Printed with Ordinances for the poor. Sabin 60002, Evans 30277. Bookplate of Robert C. Bouck on front pastedown.
GLC04167
1774
Sharp, Granville, 1735-1813
A Declaration of the people's natural right to share in the legislature...
GLC04168
1781
Carver, Jonathan, fl. 1781
Travels through the interior parts of North America... [Third edition]
GLC04169
1825-1833
Texas. Draft of brief on behalf of Union Land Company & Trinity Land Company
Anonymous draft of a brief for the Union Land Company and the Trinity Land Company, on behalf of Lorenzo de Zavala, David G. Burnet and Joseph Vehlein.
GLC04170
1833
Holley, Mary A., fl. 1833
Texas. Observations, historical, geographical and descriptive...[First Edition]
Full title: "Texas. Observation, Historical, geographical and descriptive in a series of letter, written during a visit to Austin's colony, with a view to a permanent settlement in that country...." 12mo. First book in English entirely on Texas....
GLC04171
1826
Finley, Anthony, fl. 1826
A New American atlas... [fifteen copper-plate engraved maps]
Anthony Finley publisher and putative compiler. Folio volume. Includes maps of the United States ("Map of the United States Constructed," New York, Ohio, Missouri, and the different regions of America. Period hand-color.
GLC04173
1857
Wells, John G., 1821-1880
Well's new map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas
This is a fold out map contained within a book measuring 14.5 x 9 cm. When unfolded, the full title displayed on the map is "Well's New Railroad and Township Map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas from the latest Government Surveys." Contains a large...
GLC04174
1776
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805
A topographical description of such parts of North America... [with] Map
With "A Map of the Middle British Colonies in North America... 1776." Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, but 41 (Sayer & Bennett, American Military Pocket Atlas, no.3) is based on these maps.
GLC04176
1862
Hardee, William J., 1815-1873
As lieut. general CSA, seated 1/2 length portrait with sword in left hand
Graphite inscription on verso "1862" "Gen. Wm. Jos. Hardee S.C." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Black & Batchelder, 173 Washington Street, Boston."
GLC05111.02.0896
Wyman, ?
Unidentified soldier rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "Wyman." Graphite inscription on verso "ARW." Photographers imprint on verso: "Philp & Solomons' Metropolitan Gallery 332 Penn. Avenue, Washington, D.C."
GLC05111.02.0897
Addis, Robert W., fl. 1874
As lt. col. or major, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "W. P. Jones. U.S.A." Ink inscription on verso "To Capt G V Fox Asst Secy Navy with sentiments of great esteem Wm P Jones U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "R.W. Addis, Photographer, McClees Gallery, 308 Penna...
GLC05111.02.0900
Veil, Charles H., ?
As 2nd lieut. [?], standing full-length portrait with sword, officer's hat
Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Ink inscription on verso "C.H. Veil 1st U.S. Cav." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."
GLC05111.02.0901
Fisher Brothers
In union uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on verso "Samuel H. Kelly Capt.-Co. B 9th Ill. Vols." Photographers imprint on verso: "Fisher Bros., 193 Washington Street, Boston."
GLC05111.02.0923
W., Snell, ?
In Naval uniform rank obscured, seated with right arm on table
Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "John Lamburt--lost overboard Dec. 7 1867--when 'Shawment's' foremast was carried away--" Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D. C. W. Snell...
GLC05111.02.0961
1862/02/10
Whipple, Amiel W., 1816-1863
As major general, 1/2 length portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Ethan Allen Hitchcock. Major General U.S. Vols. Feb. 10, 1862 (173)." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whipple, 96 Washington Street, Boston."
GLC05111.02.0963
Sibley, Henry Hastings, 1811-1891
As brigadier general CSA, 1/2 length portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Silby [sic]" "4--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.0888
Imboden, John D., 1823-1895
As brigadier general CSA, Napoleonic 1/2 length vignette portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. J. D. Imboden Va--" "3--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.0889
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
In civilian suit, bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "Jefferson Davis." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Jefferson Davis." Illegible partial library stamp on verso.
GLC05111.02.0890
1861/04
Officer in union uniform, standing full-length portrait leaning on pillar
Graphite inscription on verso "Given 1861 Apl" "Mr. Mullins Miss."
GLC05111.02.0891
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
As lieut. general CSA, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "Longstreet." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Longstreet" "1st Corps" "Lieut. Gen. J. Longstreet, C.S.A." "Lossings Page 344" and "Waverly 1922"
GLC05111.02.0892
Daniel M. Frost, as brigadier general CSA, standing full-length portrait with forage cap
Frost eventually served as brigadier general in Confederate Army. Graphite inscription on verso "Conf. Daniel M. Frost Mo. Led a brigage [sic] under Price."
GLC05111.02.0893
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