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[1861-1865]
Gurnsey, B.H.
Klise, John W.
Verso contains stamp of Gurnsey, ink signature of Klise, and pencil inscription in another hand: "John W. Klise, Age 21, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., Native of Ohio." Oval bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.28
Langan, William P.
Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey and ink signature of Langan. Oval bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.29
McBeath, James R.
Verso contains ink signature of McBeath. Oval bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.30
Hamilton, C.L., fl. 1861-1865
Meason, William E.
Verso contains stamp of Hamilton, ink signature of Meason: "Wm. E. Meason, Ord. Sergt., Co. M., 7th Iowa Cav., Burlington, Iowa," and pencil inscription in another hand: "1st Sergeant." Oval bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.31
Moore, William M.
Verso contains ink signature of Moore and pencil inscription in another hand: "Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., 19, Enl. Toronto, Iowa, Native- Ireland." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.32
Mowden, James M.
Verso contains stamp of Gurnsey, ink signature of Mowden, and pencil inscription in another hand: "Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., Native Ohio, Res. Buena Vista, Iowa." Half length seated portrait in uniform.
GLC04506.33
19 February 1776
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
to Henry Knox
Praises Knox and congratulates him on his recent commission to colonel and his successful operation retrieving artillery from Fort Ticonderoga. Discusses his own ill health as well as his desire to get well and return to military service. Comments...
GLC02437.00252
20 February 1776
Fisher, George H., fl. 1776
Since his first query received no response (for an unknown reason), writes again to request to serve "in any Station" under Knox.
GLC02437.00253
1864-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
"Signal Tower, Cobb[']s Hill."
[not before 14 June 1864, cf. The Photographic History of the Civil War, 310-311.] Image shows four soldiers, a wooden structure, and a carriage in the foreground, and the signal tower slightly behind and the right.
GLC03029.20
"Breast work on Left wing Round top Getezsburg [Gettysburg]."
Shows a lone man in a straw hat (perhaps Brady) amongst fallen trees and a crude stone fortification.
GLC03029.21
[Farmhouse]
Shows a wooden house [farmhouse?] with a man and woman in front.
GLC03029.22
[merchants building]
Shows a three-story wooden building with signs for various types of merchants, including clothing, furniture, and millinery. A fourth sign advertises Carpenter's Photography Studio.
GLC03029.23
1863
"Ruins in Alex[andria], 1863."
Dramatic pose of hooded woman mourning in the ruins.
GLC03029.24
"Cleaning the wreck."
Soldiers and civilians clearing wrecked trains and bent rails from a track.
GLC03029.25
"Tomb of the Mother of Washingto[n] at Fdkg [Fredericksburg]."
"No. 8." penciled on verso, along with the number 9220. Image shows a single soldier standing in front of the monument with his back to the camera.
GLC03029.26
"Birney['s] H Qr [Headquarters]."
"10803" penciled on verso. Image shows a clearing with Birney's headquarters to the right, and a group of soldiers and horses standing to the left. Slightly lighter print of image #28.
GLC03029.27
"Gen[era]l Birney['s] Hd Q [Headquarters]."
"10803" penciled on verso. Slightly darker print of image #27.
GLC03029.28
[1863/07]
"Wheatfield where Gen Reynol[d]s was Killed."
Variation on O'Sullivan's photo of the wheatfield. Shows a man (probably Brady) crouched at the edge of a pond and looking down. See also image #35 in this collection, and GLC# 2435, Gardner reprint of "Field where Gen. Reynolds fell, Gettysburg."
GLC03029.29
"Gen. Chapman"
"9679" penciled on verso, along with misidentification of photo as "Genl. Sheridan" struck through in ink by a roughly contemporary hand. Image shows Gen. George H. Chapman seated outside his tent.
GLC03029.30
[1864]
[Behind the Confederate wall at Marye's Heights, Fredericksburg]
Unusually large print of a photograph taken from behind the Confederate wall at Marye's Heights, Fredericksburg.
GLC03029.31
[Group of Men]
Large format photograph of a group of men in front of an unidentified building, possibly a church or school.
GLC03029.32
[Buildings]
Image shows vignette of a flagpole and its surrounding grounds and buildings, possibly a military academy.
GLC03029.33
"Rebel Battery taken by Burnsides Col. Murphy[?]"
"No. 29" penciled on verso. Panoramic image showing several men atop a fortification.
GLC03029.34
"View of Barns near where Reynolds was killed."
Another version of O'Sullivan's photo of the wheatfield, with two men facing away from the camera, and barns visible in the distance. Brady may be the seated figure in the straw hat. See also image #28 in this collection.
GLC03029.35
[1864/05/30]
[Evacuation of Port Royal]
"9224" penciled on verso. Image shows the loading of horses onto steamers during the evacuation of Port Royal. One steamer bears the name "Young America." See also GLC 5111.01, image #1049.
GLC03029.36
circa 1861-1865
Genl. Lee's H. Qrs.
"Lamped[?]" penciled on verso. Side view of Gen. Lee's Gettysburg headquarters with a woman dressed in white standing by the fence.
GLC03029.37
"Alxa [Alexandria,] Va."
View of railroad yard with warehouse.
GLC03029.38
"Round House Alex [Alexandria,] O & R R R [Ohio and Richmond Rail Road]."
View of railroad yard with roundhouse flying federal flag.
GLC03029.39
"Fort Brady, Buildg [Building] wall."
"10784" penciled on verso. Image shows soldiers constructing winter quarters.
GLC03029.40
"Negro Group on Aikins [Aiken's] Farm, The Residue of 65 Slaves. Farm 3000 acres."
Group of twelve African Americans (including men, women, and children), and three white soldiers: one on horseback behind the group, and two visible to the left. Written near Petersburg, Virginia.
GLC03029.41
1794
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Collection of 2 items concerning James Monroe as Minister to France] [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00496.065
April 22, 1852
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
to the Editors
Letter to the editors of the Daily National Intelligencer on being misquoted regarding the Homestead Act. Claims extracts of his speech are out of context. Requests the publication of entire speech. Imprint of building in upper left hand corner....
GLC00496.118.01
25 September 1839
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851
[Endorsement for a naval position]
In response to Herman Allen's third-party request for a naval position. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy James K. Paulding.
GLC00496.120
1798
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[Collection of 2 letters from Alexander Hamilton regarding the military] [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC00496.030
circa 1820
Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832
Collection of 2 items regarding Sir Walter Scott [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC00496.083
1866
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Speeches by Charles Sumner [Decimalized 496.088.01-.02]
Two speeches by Sumner.
GLC00496.088
1815-1860
Bridgman, Laura Dewey, 1829-1889
[Collection of 2 items regarding Laura Bridgman] [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC00496.114
Smith, Henry Wright, 1828-?
[Engraving of Andrew Johnson]
Johnson's signature appears on engraving. Unable to determine authenticity.
GLC00496.118.02
1828-1893
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
[Collection of 2 items regarding Benjamin Butler] [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00496.136
circa 1863-1869
[Clipped signature of Andrew Johnson]
GLC00496.181.01
Taken from a document with "Governor" pre-printed after the signature.
GLC00496.181.02
GLC00496.181.03
26 February 1783
Lovett, John, 1743-1792
[Lovett family receipt]
Details prize monies and other goods given by Lovett to various ship captains and sailors. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts.
GLC01450.006.15
22 August 1783 - 3 November 1783
GLC01450.006.16
1779 - 1780 circa
[Pilgrim prize receipt]
Lists men receiving prize money from the privateer vessel, the Pilgrim. Not dated, circa date is inferred from other receipts. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. He served as the agent for the Pilgrim's...
GLC01450.006.17
23 December 1782 - 26 December 1783
Details prize monies given by Lovett to various ship captains and sailors. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts.
GLC01450.006.18
6 April 1780
Hobby, Wensley, fl. 1780
Countersigned as a witness by Rebeckah Lovet. Certifying that he promises to sell John Lovett 5/8ths of a full share of his prize from the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Confirms that Lovett paid him $1,100...
GLC01450.006.19
May 7, 1817
Hill, Hugh, fl. 1780-1817
[To all whom it may concern]
Somewhat illegible. Relates to the privateer ship the Pilgrim. Year is illegible but possibly 1817. Hill was the captain of the Pilgrim. Part of a collection of receipts from the Lovett family. John Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and...
GLC01450.006.20
1780 circa
[The Pilgrim's Prizes]
Lists five ships captured by the Pilgrim, a privateer vessel, the dates captured, their route, and the distribution of prizes from the ships. Mentions the brig Hope, Dutch Snow, brig Margaret, a Spanish ship the Valencio Anno, and the brig William...
GLC01450.006.21
7 December 1779
Baron, Thomas, fl. 1779
Certifies that he promises to sell John Lovett half a full share of the prizes from the first cruise of the privateer ship, the Pilgrim, Hugh Hill Commander. Confirms that Lovett paid him $457 upon delivery. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and...
GLC01450.006.22
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