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To: Robert Tyler.

Re: Recalling earliea era of "Political Romance," Jefferson's ideals, and role in nullification crisis: "History will not do me justice."

GLC08069

To: Gideon Welles

Directing the temporary suppression of information about a nephew of William Seward, who was involved with the blockade running trade during the Civil War. With FF.

GLC08070

To: Ambrose Burnside.

Re: Ordering a "Vigorous attack against the enemy" at Spotsylvania.

GLC08071

Carte de visite decimalized

GLC02911

To: Col. Rockwell. Re: facsimile of "the Declaration" (presumably, Independence) and attempt to acquire an"impression" of the Presidential Seal.

Discussing a facsimile "of the Declaration" (presumably, Independence) and the Presidential Seal.

GLC06343.301

Newspaper: "Harper's Weekly." Engraving of [Ward's] Washington statue unveiling on Wall Street, NY.

"Evacuation-Day" sculpture in front of U.S. Treasury building.

GLC06343.362

[Collection of Carte de visites] [Decimalized .01-.34]

GLC00241

to Henry Knox

Requests shot, "to fire with hot balls upon the british ships in case they should come up the river..."

GLC02437.01106

to Henry Knox

Written at Fort Herkimer. Expresses concern that the departure of Colonel [Philip van] Cortlandt's regiment left the Fort's artillery and stores in a vulnerable state: "...we are no protection to the Inhabitants & in Case the Enemy should make an...

GLC02437.01107

to Andrew Moodie

Replies to a letter from Captain Moodie (GLC02437.01107): "I am much pain'd at the disagreeable state of things at Fort Herkimer and sincerely wish it was in my power to remedy these." Refers to an order for thread and paper (possibly used in musket...

GLC02437.01108

to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Informs Colonel Wadsworth that William Richards, commissary of stores at Litchfield, Connecticut, intends to retire (malpractice charges were filed against Richards, see GLC02437.01110). Richards hopes to be able to remain in Connecticut, and Shaw...

GLC02437.01111

[Return of military stores]

Return of military stores, possibly related to GLC02437.01115. Signed by Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores. Lists lead aprons, powder horns, sheep skins, wine, and other supplies and stores. Date, written in pencil at the top of pages...

GLC02437.01116

to Henry Knox

Record of distribution of drum and fife for Scammell's detachment--made up of various state regiments of infantry and artillery. Refer to GLC02437.01118 for related letter. In the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01119

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Certificate to pay Mr. De Valnais, possibly Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul in America. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William...

GLC02437.01121

to Samuel Shaw

Gives Shaw notice, on behalf of Henry Knox, of a change in orders: cannon will be transported on sloops, not flat boats. The flat boats are to be reserved for other purposes.

GLC02437.01138

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....

GLC02437.01141

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay Valnais, Joseph Dupas de Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox....

GLC02437.01142

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay [Joseph Dupas de] Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as...

GLC02437.01143

to John Ruddock

Knox orders Ruddock, a commissary at Fishkill, to deliver artillery to Captain Burbeck. The list includes artillery and other ordnance and stores.

GLC02437.01144

to Sebastian Bauman

Written by Major Shaw as aide-de-camp to Brigadier General Henry Knox to Major Bauman. Says that "Immediately on receipt of this letter Gen Knox desires you to set out in order to meet him at this place." Tells him to provide himself with clothes for...

GLC02437.01146

to Thomas Frothingham

Knox orders Frothingham, a deputy commissary of military stores, to "repair instantly to West Point," to transport stores to the West side of Kings Ferry by the following morning, where they will be received by Richard Frothingham, principal field...

GLC02437.01149

Slave life! or Uncle Tom's Cabin

Poster for a stage production of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Starting 16 December 1852, the production is not "a mere Stage Version of the Tale, but a Play, in which free use has been made of [Stowe's] personages and most striking incidents." The broadside...

GLC05508.013.10

The liberator. [Vol. 10, no. 1 (January 3, 1840) - v. 11, no. 53 (December 31, 1841)]

GLC06109.01

The liberator. [Vol. 12, no. 1 (January 7, 1842) - v. 13, no. 52 ( December 29, 1843)]

GLC06109.02

The liberator. [Vol. 14, no. 1 (January 5, 1844) - v. 15, no. 52 (December 26, 1845)]

GLC06109.03

The liberator. [Vol. 16, no. 1 (January 2, 1846) - v. 17, no. 53 (December 31, 1847)]

GLC06109.04

Sketches of hand, figures [two in oval] and decorative border

GLC06343.210b

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt confirming that Ward paid $165, in relation to a monument of Van Buren.

2 cent stamp in left margin.

GLC06343.289

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: thanks and praise to Ward for his work [bust of the late President Van Buren] and kindness from Mrs. Van Buren (most likely the late President's daughter-in-law).

Written on stationary trimmed in black and the letters "VB" imprinted in top margin.

GLC06343.290

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt confirming that Ward paid $500, in relation to the "Indian Hunter" statue.

2 cent stamp in left margin.

GLC06343.292

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for Ward's payment of $15.00 toward preliminary studies for a pedestal design to a Lincoln monument.

Pencil inscription in different hand reads: "All right - thanks!!" 2 cent stamp in center. Note: docket appears to be wrongly addressing contents of note.Docket reads: "M[illegible]. Architect, Shakespear [sic] Pedestal in C[entral]. Park

GLC06343.293

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for two separate payments from Ward for construction work done on his studio, per contract agreement.

2 cent brown stamp on left side.

GLC06343.296

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for items installed in construction work on Ward's studio, including a skylight, ventillator, and damper box.

Receipt made on stationary reading: "Hudson River Iron Works . . . Iron Railings, Bank Doors, Vaults, Shutters, Iron Roofs, Stairs and Sashes, Cemetery Railings, &c." 2 cent brown stamp on right side.

GLC06343.297

Check: to J.Q.A. Ward. Re: payment of $150 "For Professional Services, rendered to family."

2 cent orange stamp in bottom margin.

GLC06343.298

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for sum of $1000 paid by Ward to "Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company."

Written on "Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company" stationary. Cancelled 2 cent orange stamp on right side.

GLC06343.299

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: requesting for Ward to send a letter backing his nomination for membership to the Century Club.

Asking Ward to send a letter to back his nomination for membership to the Century Club.

GLC06343.303

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: sending Ward Gen. Logan's clothes and his measurements to use in studies for a monument to him.

Also, mentions Ward's work on the Sheridan statue. Written on stationary reading: "The Home Magazine. Conducted By Mrs. John A. Logan. . . The Brodix Publishing Co."

GLC06343.305

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: list of those "considered eminently qualified to serve on the Special Committee for Ill[inois]."

Heading on stationary reads: "The Century . . . 7 West Forty-Third St."

GLC06343.306

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: completed busts and their proper location. [Carbon Copy]

"I did not know that we were to pass on the busts after they were completed, and I should certainly prefer not doing so; but my memory is beautifully inconsistent, that it is quite possible that I suggested that we look at the work after its...

GLC06343.308

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: disdain and reluctance to engage in a certain "part of the work" process St. Gaudens wishes to avoid. [Carbon Copy]

"...[O]n second thought I feel that perhaps I ought to do it, to prevent some fellow's inflicting a monstrosity on us, of course if there is anything of that character in the busts you have seen let me know, and I will go up for forms sake see them...

GLC06343.309

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: a fellow sculptor's declining of a work commission, and in turn, the need to find another sculptor for the job. [Carbon Copy]

Penciled mathmatic equation on reverse side.

GLC06343.310

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: arranging an appointment time to meet [in regards to finding a sculptor for an upcoming project]. [Carbon Copy]

Strike outs, corrections, and additions throughout.

GLC06343.311

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: arranging an appointment time and place with Ward for the following day. [Carbon Copy]

Arranging an appointment with Ward for the following day.
Written at Grand Central Station.

GLC06343.312

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: agreement [work contract] between J.Q.A. Ward and the city of Urbana, Ohio, regarding a proposed unspecified sculpture.

An agreement between J.Q.A. Ward and the city of Urbana, Ohio, regarding a proposed unspecified sculpture.

GLC06343.313

"Motions and Resolutions." Re: New York [City's] appreciation of the National Sculpture Society.

Dealing with the City of New York's pride in the National Sculpture Society. Badly chipped, with near complete horizontal tear across midsection.

GLC06343.314

List of 29 artists, mostly sculptors.

Written at 215 West Fifty-Seventh Street

GLC06343.315

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: appointment for Ward to a committee on the discovery of the Hudson River.

Written on "City of New York, Office of the Mayor."

GLC06343.328

To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: Ward's tickets for the "land parade" and commenting on Ward's sculpture atop the Dewey Arch ["the thing looks bully"].

GLC06343.330

2 sketches Christmas [street] garlands with "electric lights" including notes on details about garland and set-up.

Reverse side: "Studio of Karl Bitter . . . Weehawken, New Jersey".

GLC06343.331

2 sketches of female statue and two flag poles, figure holding up hoop.

Reverse side: "Studio of Karl Bitter . . . Weehawken, New Jersey".

GLC06343.332