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[Meeting of the World War Debt Commission]

Signed by all twenty delegates pictured. Stamped a "National Photo" on the verso. Herbert Hoover, who was among the delegates, is seated near the center left.

GLC04233

Portrait photo of unidentified soldier [cabinet card]

A soldier is seated on a chair in apparant civilian clothes under his great coat and forage cap. He faces left, with his elbow resting atop a barrel, and his right cheek resting on his palm. A book is located atop the barrel. Inscription on recto:...

GLC05111.01.1327

Vignette profile view of Lincoln, O-89

O-89. In 1909, Victor D. Brenner used this portrait and O-88 as models for the Lincoln-head penny (Ostendorf, 174). Graphite inscription on verso"O-89C." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. &...

GLC05111.02.0021

Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-89

O-89. In 1909, Victor D. Brenner used this portrait and O-88 as models for the Lincoln-head penny (Ostendorf, 174). Graphite inscription on verso "O-89B." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0022

Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-90

O-90. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscriptions on verso "BDF," "NNI," "O-90," "Bust," "HL O-90 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. &...

GLC05111.02.0023

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-112

O-112. Graphite inscription on verso "O-112, " "Watham [sic] April 6." [Waltham published this photo.] Photographers imprint on verso: "Black & Case Photographic Artists Boston & Newport R.I."

GLC05111.02.0026

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-112

O-112. Imprint on recto "President Lincoln. Photographed on the Balcony at the White House March 6, 1865 by Warren, Waltham." Graphite inscription on verso "O-113." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henry F. Warren Waltham Mass. Cartes De Visite."...

GLC05111.02.0027

Vignette bust portrait of the President's son

Graphite inscription on verso "March 1864 Robert T. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verso "Robert T. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Warren, Post Office Block, Cambridgeport, Mass."

GLC05111.02.0062

Vignette bust view of Tad wearing hat

Graphite inscription on recto "Tad Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henry F. Warren, Waltham Mass. Cartes De Visite."

GLC05111.02.0063

[Carte de visite of William S. Rosecrans]

signed as Major General, by Nichols & Brothers

GLC03388

[Carte de visite of Philip S. Cooke]

Signed on mount.

GLC03389

Pardon of Nelson H. Peach, with warrant

Pardon countersigned by Attorney General Homer S. Cummings. Accompanied by the transmittal warrant and the original envelope.

GLC03581

List of bar iron sent to Albany

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.03863

Receipt of rent payment from Jacob Rowe

GLC03107.03993

Receipt of fowls from the Widow Bise

GLC03107.04047

List of goods wanted for the store

Goods include rum, cloth, jersey, flannel, calico, and silk.

GLC03107.03713

Account of Robert Livingston, Jr. re: molasses

GLC03107.03728

Carte de visite of Fitz-John Porter

Colonel in the U.S. Army from May 14, 1861. Brigadier General Vol. May 17, 1861. Major General Vol. July 4, 1862. With autograph note and bio on verso. Image ca. 1862, printed ca. 1890.

GLC03854

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated with arm resting on table.
Graphite inscription on verso "8." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Genl. U.S.A." "Washington, April, 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0410

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Imprint on recto "Case & Getchell, Boston." Photographers imprint on verso: "Case & Getchell, Photographic Artists, 299 1/2 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.0412

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Graphite inscription on verso "6." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "December 1863." Photographed as major general, half-length seated view, facing right. Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0404

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Graphite inscription on verso "Grant Photograph." A vignette bust view. Photographed as major general. Photographers imprint on verso: "J.E. McClees, Artist, 910 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.0405

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length view, seated facing left. Graphite inscription on verso "9." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant Lieut Gen U.S.A." "Apr 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York...

GLC05111.02.0411

Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln's private secretary

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Nicolay private Secretary to Lincoln."

GLC05111.02.0113

Full length standing view of Lincoln's secretary

Graphite inscription on verso "John Hay 2 P. Sec. 1862." "John Hay." "Paris."

GLC05111.02.0114

Tintype bust view of John Wilkes Booth

Tintype image surrounded by embossed frame-like design.

GLC05111.02.0116

Oval bust portrait of Lincoln's political competitor

Springfield lawyer and Whig politican. Commissioned in the army when the war began. Killed at Ball's Bluff. Graphite inscription on verso "27" "Col. E.D. Baker." Photographers imprint on verso: "W.L.Germon's Atelier, No. 702 Chestnut St. Philada."

GLC05111.02.0137

Seated view of Lincoln's first Attorney General

Graphite inscription on recto "Att'y Gen. Bates." Graphite inscription on verso "Atty Genl Bates." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E.Anthony 501 Broadway, New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0069

Seated view of Lincoln's Post-Master General

Graphite inscription on verso "M. Blair." Photographers imprint on verso "Published by E.Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0072

Vignette bust portrait of Senator from Ohio

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "[struck] Dr. Larbin" "Sen. Ben Wade" "Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln - Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Penna. Avenue. Washington...

GLC05111.02.0158

Vignette bust portrait of Senator from Ill.

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Lyman Trumbell Ill."

GLC05111.02.0157

Vignette bust portrait of Rep. from Ill.

Graphite inscription on recto "Fassett" "E.B. Washburne." Ink inscription on recto "Hon" "Ill." Blue crayon inscription on verso "7." Photographers imprint on verso: "S.M. Fassett's New Gallery 114 & 116 South Clark St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0159

As brigadier general, with staff of eleven

Graphite inscription on verso "General Stoneman & Staff."

GLC05111.02.0760

McClellan with three generals of his staff

Graphite inscription on verso "46." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0570

Vignette bust portrait of Henry T. McDowell

Trimmed mount. Ink inscription on recto "McDowell, 39 Ohio."

GLC05111.02.0582

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Same image as 414. Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries...

GLC05111.02.0413

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, standing 3/4 length view. Graphite inscription on verso "7." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "Wash. Apr. 64." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York...

GLC05111.02.0417

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major [?] general vignette bust portrait, facing forward. Rank insignia partially obscured by the vignette. Shows a tired and haggard, thin faced Grant. Photographers imprint on verso: "Theo. Lilienthal's Photographic Gallery, 102 Poydras St., N...

GLC05111.02.0419

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Ink inscription on recto "U.S. Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gurney [with crest] Fifth Avenue, Cor. 16th St. N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0420

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, standing facing forward with mourning armband (for President Lincoln) on his left arm. Same image as GLC 1320. Imprint on recto "F. Gutekunst, Photog'r." Graphite inscription on verso "U. S. Grant - Lt. General U.S.A. Fair...

GLC05111.02.0429

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Vignette bust portrait, rank insignia not visible. Heavily retouched. Graphite inscription on verso "Genl. Grant."

GLC05111.02.0435

Collection of soldiers letters diaries &c. [decimalized]

[decimalized 00653.01-00653.26]

GLC00653

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

GLC00559.02

Collection of twelve documents [Decimalized .01-.12]

GLC00154

[Diploma of Thomas Ward from West Point]

Signed, amongst others, by D.H. Mahan.

GLC00778.03

[Commission of Martin Eichelberger as first lieutenant].

Cosigned by Charles Thompson.

GLC00782.05

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

GLC00919.02

Cabinet card portrait of Winfield Scott Hancock

Unsigned, identified on back

GLC00733.04

Carte de visite of Schuyler Colfax, signed

Published by Anthony from the Brady negative. Nearly full-length standing portrait . (Autograph also available in GLC 4224, autograph album.)

GLC00736

[Carte de visite of Robert E. Lee]

Carte de visite bust vignette portrait, signed on front. Lee is posed as a Union lieutenant, with mustache. With presentation on verso to Mrs. Caskie by Mary Custiss Lee ("M.C. Lee"). Reprinted by the Stonewall Gallery circa 1865-1870.

GLC01437

[Carte de visite of Robert E. Lee]

Signed on front mount by Lee. Oval bust portrait in uniform as Confederate General. Published by Lee Gallery, Richmond.

GLC01438

[Carte de visite of Marty Custis Lee]

Vignette bust portrait signed on mount and inscribed on verso, "For Mrs. E.J. Caskie from her affecte. Mary Custis Lee." With reddened cheeks, lips, and added red flowers in her hand. Reprint by the Stonewall Gallery circa 1865-1870.

GLC01439

[Certificate of continental service for Peter Mix]

Certifies that Mix served in the "4th Connt Regt" during 1781. Written at "Camp."

GLC01412.27

[Collection of letters to his sons] [decimalized]

GLC01410

[Provision return for the command of bargemen]

Lists men by regiment and company with issued rations. Includes an endorsement by a John [Sells ?]. Date and place writ from note.

GLC02437.01838

[Abstract of extra issues for December 1783]

Lists extra issues for barge men, musicians, New York levies, Rhode Island line, garrison and artillery artificers, German deserters, police officer garrisons, and express riders.

GLC02437.02892

[Return of rations on hand at Springfield]

Signed by Major Williams. Originally sent with GLC02437.02952.

GLC02437.02957

[Return of ordnance left by British troops]

Lists artillery by weight, left by the British at various locations.

GLC02437.02801

Miscellaneous itemized list of goods and prices

GLC02794.176

[Carte de visite of Orville B. Willcox]

Signed as Brevet Major General.

GLC02791

[Carte de visite of W. W. Averell]

Signed as Brigadier General.

GLC02792

Postcard of thanks to nurse at hospital

Written as President to a nurse at George Washington University Hospital

GLC02793.115

Account of candles sold to James Weemes

James Weemes verified the sale with his signature.

GLC03107.02172

to Robert Livingston re: transcription of a journal

Nanfan asks Livingston to trascribe/translate a journal, and to send it home to the Ministers the following evening. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02066

to Philip Livingston re: shipment of rum

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.02414

Answer to the proposition of William Kendall

In their response, the Onondagas claim that the attacks upon white settlers were made without their order, and thank the white men for their forgiveness and understanding. They note, however, that in the future the white men should allow the...

GLC03107.01901

Proposition of the River Indians [in Dutch]

English translation GLC03107.01945

GLC03107.01944

to Robert Livingston re: wrongdoings of a servant

Pitkin writes that his son's servant, Edward Blake, has done his master a "great" injury, and requests that Albany redress his "evills." Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00214

Point of Rocks, On the Beaver Head

No series assigned. Negative number 308.

GLC03095.90

[Group portrait of five Native American men]

No series assigned. Negative number 349.

GLC03095.94

Testament of Capt. Silvester Salisbury [in Dutch]

Signed in the margins by Johannes Wendell and Robert Livingston's secretary.

GLC03107.00034

Account of John Porter with Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00097

Invoice of goods purchased by Robert Livingston

Invoice totalling over 42 Guilder for items shipped to Robert Livingston by Mr. Martin.

GLC03107.00100

"List of Cloths taken to N: York"

GLC03107.01463

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

GLC03107.01545

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of account

Philip settles an account with his father, and states that Myndert Schuyler was elected Representative. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01592

to Robert Livingston re: sale of provisions

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01669

to Robert Livingston re: shipment of oysters

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01741

to Robert Livingston re: sale of cattle

Philip writes that he has sent his father's cattle to market, and that they have only received low returns. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01742

Account of Robert Livingston re: weigh money

GLC03107.01287

Clearance of an account with Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01302

"Account of Fatt Cattle sent to Albany"

Account records the cattle sold at Albany to the Burgers.

GLC03107.01318

to Robert Livingston re: trade of goods

Philip requests goods at a specific price from his father, and mentions what item he has that may be desired. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01331

to Robert Livingston re: receipt of hogs

Collins states that he has received the hogs from Livingston, and explains what he hopes to get for them. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01357

Account of Peeter Van Brugh & Johannes Cuyler

Van Brugh and Cuyler purchased shroud and some other materials.

GLC03107.01823

Account of goods purchased and sold [fragment]

GLC03107.01840

Exit of the Yellowstone, From the Mountains

Yellowstone Series, 1871. Negative number 202.

GLC03095.10

Basin of Hot Spring, On Yellowstone Lake

Hot Spring Series. Negative number 276.

GLC03095.81

Earthquake Camp, East Side of Yellowstone Lake

Yellowston Series, 1871. Negative number 288.

GLC03095.42

Account of Robert Livingston: taxes and reparations

GLC03107.00911

to Robert Livingston re: offer of service

Sharpe reports that he will be sailing for England shortly, and offers to send Livingston anything that he desires from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00949

to Robert Livingston re: construction of a galley

Gilbert states that there are plans to build a galley if they can find the support and encouragement to do so. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00979

Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00990

Receipt of excise money from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.00997

Petition re: reimbursment of funds for victualling

Livingston details his disbursed funds in an effort to be reimbursed for his victualling expenditures from 25 December 1699 to 26 April 1700.

GLC03107.00519

Receipt of tax money from Robert Livingston

GLC03107.01037

to Robert Livingston re: victualling of garrisons

Borland expresses his frustration at receiving neither recognition nor reimbursement for the money he has expended on sustaining the garrison. He also notes that he will most likely have to follow Vetch to England very shortly. Docketed on address...

GLC03107.01063

to Robert Livingston re: settlement of accounts

Jamison explains that he will make a decision regarding Livingston's accounts, and also sends some news from abroad. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01113

to Robert Livingston re: distribution of accounts

Philip informs his father that he has sent certain people their accounts, and mentions that his wife and son have been ill, but appear to be recovering. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01122