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1898
Unknown
The Capitol 1898
One engraving entitled "The Capitol 1898" dated 1898. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0220
1861-1877
[The Capitol Building]
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large, white, domed building (probably the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.). Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0221
Capitol
One print entitled "Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
GLC08878.0222
The Capitol
One engraving entitled "The Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. In the forefront of the image, a crowd is gathered on the front lawn. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0223
Wilson, Woodrow (1856-1924)
The Significance of Lincoln
GLC08880.013
United States Department of the Interior
Abraham Lincoln National Historic Park (Kentucky) Guide
GLC08880.077
1949
McClure, Stanley W. (fl. 1949-)
The Lincoln Museum and the House where Lincoln Died
GLC08880.109
6 April 1903
Wilson, General James Grant (fl. 1903-)
Washington-Lincoln and Grant
Address delivered on 6 April 1903
GLC08880.130
1946
Dondero, Hon. George A. (fl. 1946-)
"Congressman Abraham Lincoln"
GLC08880.138
4 March 1865
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
GLC08880.150
10 August 1862
Bell, Grove L.
to home friends
Bell to friends. Stationery has a Union stamp of a stars and stripes shield inside a five-pointed white star. On guard duty today. Left Washington on Thursday; arrived in Fredericks City [Fredericksburg?] on Friday. Witnessed heavy fighting with the...
GLC08913.01
1862
Month is unknown, but based on the known whereabouts of the 20th Connecticut, this letter was written on October, November, or December 28th, 1862. Printed on stationery portraying the battle of Mill Spring, Kentucky. Implores his friends to write as...
GLC08913.03
1 October 1863
Is somewhere between Indianapolis and Louisville on a train. Decided to write as soon as the cars stopped moving. Had to be ready to leave at a moment's notice. Marched to Rappahannock Station, where they were put "into cattle cars." No room to lie...
GLC08913.14
11 August 1861
Norton, Levi W.
to wife
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at...
GLC09006.01
13 October 1861
to Fred
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Writes that Fred's [his son] letters give him assurance that he has a "good and faithful boy at home to look after things" in his absence. Receiving letters about...
GLC09006.05
29 November 1861
Writes from Camp Wool. Upset to see so many men sick; had 200 men down a few days ago. Since they have left for Washington, ten men have died. He gets some exercise everyday because he wants to keep well for his wife and children and return home...
GLC09006.08
12 December 1861
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Realizes that life is short and flying by so he deeply regrets being separated from his wife. Writes that he feels disconnected from his wife because they have been...
GLC09006.09
30 March 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Received food from his family, which pleased him greatly as it means that they are "as comfortable as when" he left. Discusses an unnamed woman who has passed away....
GLC09006.10
10 April 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Tells his wife that he will send his resignation request to the Colonel this week and hopes that it will be accepted in a week or two. Mrs. C has dyspepsia. Went to the Paymaster today but...
GLC09006.11
23 April 1862
Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Visited the Washington Navy Yard yesterday evening with Dr. Sam. Entered through Latrobe Gate, which has a large eagle placed on top of the gateway. Comments that the yard contains other...
GLC09006.12
27 April 1862
Meeting a man named Church at 9AM; Church promised to be his tour guide for the day. They went to the Smithsonian Museum. Saw so many things that it would be impossible to even attempt to describe them all. Saw the coat, pants, and gloves that...
GLC09006.13
1859
Hollyer, S. (fl. 1859-)
Washington Market 1859
GLC09118.34
The Seventh Regiment, N.G.S.N.Y., Leaving New York, April 19th, 1861, For the Defense of Washington
From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.
GLC09118.50
1860
Map of Georgetown and the City of Washington
GLC09118.53
1852 circa
Peale, Rembrandt (1778-1860)
George Washington
Signed oil on canvas bust portrait of George Washington in military uniform. Wearing a gold collar and epaulets. One of Rembrandt Peale's porthole portraits of Washington with trompe-l'oeil stone frame that surrounds the bust. Painted for Enoch...
GLC09119.01
24 December 1852
to Enoch Dean
Peale writes to say he is glad Dean is pleased with the portrait of George Washington he painted (see GLC 9199.01) and states he took great pains to make it an exact copy of the original. He comments, "Your Picture will survive me, and as my mortal...
GLC09119.02
17 July 1944
DeCaux, Len (fl. 1944-)
to Sidney Diamond
Letter written from the publicity director of the Congress of Industrial Organizations in response to a letter that Diamond had written on July 2. The letter answers some of Diamond's questions pertaining to membership of CIO unions, postwar plans...
GLC09120.458
Parker, Richard
[Carte de viste of John Brown taken by James M. Holmes]
GLC09190.10
4 October 1864
Hammond, Horace J.
to Eleanor Hammond
All is well, hoping this letter finds her in the same condition. Sailed out of Washington to go to City Point, where he is writing from now. Sailed down the Potomac River and out into the Chesapeake Bay, arrived at a Union fort at midnight. Stayed...
GLC09273.03
14 October 1864
All are "kicking about." Has not had much to do. Joseph has gone with some men along the railroad to guard some men, but he will be back tonight. Is in the tent with Guernsey. The rest of the companies in the regiment are back in Washington, but they...
GLC09273.05
24 October 1864
Glad to hear she is well; he is also well. Leg has improved so much that he can "[wear] my boot some and run some on it." The rest of his company arrived today to pitch tents for the winter. Sent ten dollars from Washington and twenty by express from...
GLC09273.08
9 January 1865
Most everyone is healthy. Leg is feeling fine, but an ulcer sore has developed on it above the ankle in addition to the sores that were already there below the knee. Received three letters, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh she has sent, from her this...
GLC09273.19
27 February 1865
Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask...
GLC09273.30
1 May 1865
"My health is good," and Joseph and Fayette are both healthy too. Guernsey went to the hospital and got his discharge. He should be home soon if he does not get too sick to travel. Johnston has surrendered, and the war is now definitely over. "Most...
GLC09273.43
4 May 1865
All are healthy. Arrived after a long march at Manchester, which is across the river from Richmond. Will then march to Washington, which should take about eight or ten days. Hopefully will get home by the middle of June. Will write upon arrival in...
GLC09273.44
16 May 1865
Printed on stationery from the U.S. Christian Commission. All are healthy. Met up with the regiment at a camp five or so miles outside of Washington. They have been here for 4 or 5 days. Got 3 letters from her last night and 2 more today. Got $5 in...
GLC09273.45
21 May 1865
He and Fayette are healthy, but Joseph is "grunting some." Hopes this letter will find her and Oscar in good health. Very rainy at camp; it has rained for three days straight. Waiting to take part in the review that will take place on the 23rd and...
GLC09273.46
25 May 1865
All are healthy; hopes she is too. The review is over, and "we expect to start for Elmira in a short time." The march might start on the 27th. The officers of the regiment are moving as fast as they can to discharge them. Charles [Jencks] was here to...
GLC09273.47
29 May 1865
The whole company is in good health, and he hopes that this letter will find her and Oscar in a similar state. "We want to start" for home "today, but I think we will start in 3 or 4 days." The discharge papers are ready to go and have been signed...
GLC09273.48
30 May 1865
Washburn, William
[official discharge form for Private Horace J. Hammond]
It was issued on May 30, 1865 and signed by Captain William Washburn, leader of Company G of the 189th New York Infantry. The form gives additional information about Private Hammond. He was 5' 7", with "dark complexion," blue eyes, and dark hair. He...
GLC09273.49
6 May 1865
Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865)
writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."
GLC09315.49
8 June 1865
left Washington D.C last Saturday and are now heading toward Cinncinatti. writes they would have been home by now if not for the regimental commander.
GLC09315.50
30 June 1865
will be heading to Louisville, KY. notes they are getting closer all the time and she should look for him within the month.
GLC09315.51
2 July 1860
Laueey
[commission of McSherry as Assistant Surgeon in the U.S. Navy]
GLC09324.15
13 September 1862
Keyes, Samuel (fl. 1862-)
to Annie
writing from the hospital. describes the battle of Bull Run. ends up getting wounded in the arm.
GLC09354.11
24 September 1862
has the use of three fingers in his right hand. heard that her father and brother have enlisted. recovering.
GLC09354.12
22 May 1863
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
to parents
Received their letter last night. "It is hot enough to roast a nigger alive out here." Everyone has sat down under a row of pine or cedar trees for shade or has created improvised shade with tree branches. It looks "like the town hall when they have...
GLC09355.003
21 June 1863
Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Has not had time to write because "we have been on a continued move." Has been here for three days, but "expect to move every moment." It is impossible to know where they are going. Is now "a...
GLC09355.007
24 August 1863
Received a letter from home on Saturday. Is frustrated that he has not received what he wanted, but blames it on his experience in the army where he has been trained to obey every order without question or delay. "This kind of life makes a great...
GLC09355.017
17 January 1864
Received a letter from them last night. Generally, when they mail a letter on a Monday, it arrives on a Thursday. Is happy to read their letters no matter how long they are. Is no longer working for the General Court Martial. The division...
GLC09355.041
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