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28 January 1857
Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875
to James C. Dobbins
Letter to the Secretary of the Navy recommending Mr. Wharton for a Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps.
GLC05603.01.04
1815-1860
Employment for Mrs O. Laurence
docket
GLC05603.02.01
1861 ca.
CDVs of Lincoln's cabinet members [decimalized]
GLC05604
Bates, Edward, 1793-1869
Carte de visite portrait 3/4 length standing, by Brady, signed on verso
Three-quarter length standing portrait. Bates has his right hand resting on the back of a chair. Signed on verso
GLC05604.01
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Carte de visite portrait by Henszey & Co
Vignette bust portrait, with Cameron facing forward. With signature beneath the image.
GLC05604.02
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
Carte de visite bust portrait
Vignette profile portrait with signature beneath the image. The image appears to have been retouched. No imprint.
GLC05604.05
16 November 1863
Rawlins, John A., 1831-1869
to Mary E. Hurlbut
Discusses his love for her and Ulysses Grant's drinking problem. To his fiancée, with pencil lines between the pen. On Grant's drinking: "The necessity of my presence has made almost absolute, by the free use of intoxicating spirits liquors at Head...
GLC05606
12 November 1861
Speed, Joshua F. (Joshua Fry), 1814-1882
to William T. Sherman
Also signed by James Speed, Joshua's brother who served as Attorney General under president Abraham Lincoln. Signed by 32 others. Speed, a close friend to Lincoln, expresses his regret on behalf of the citizens of Kentucky that General Sherman will...
GLC05607
1875 ca.
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Speech or article re: defending Andrew Johnson, discussing Reconstruction
Also discusses Lincoln and the Radical Republicans. Reponds to an article in the "Courent" of the 14th which it quotes at length.
GLC05608
30 November 1767
Adams, John, 1735-1826
[Legal document to the Justices of the Court of General Sessions of the Peace at Charlestown in Middlesex County, Massachusetts]
Countersigned by "Jon. Sewall." Legal document created by Adams in defense of the town of Stoneham, Massachusetts. The town of Framingham, Massachusetts had removed James and Rebekah Holden and their daughter Naomi as poor residents who could not...
GLC05609
1783/02/02
to John Jay re: calling a conference preparatory to signing Treaty of Paris
An important letter written in the third person calling a meeting of the other ministers at his home the next day at 11. The points for discussion are passports for British and American vessels and preparations "for signature of the definitive...
GLC05610
circa 1861-1865
Silsbee, Case & Co.
As Navy captain, standing full-length portrait with hat in right hand
Ink inscription on recto "Fairfax." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Fairfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St. Boston."
GLC05111.02.1403
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
John Adolph Dahlgren. as admiral, standing full length portrait next to "Dahlgren" cannon
Graphite inscription on recto "John Adolph Dahlgren." Graphite inscription on verso "Dalgreen [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington DC & Broadway & Tenth Street New...
GLC05111.02.1434
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with crossed arms and wearing hat
Sheridan appears to be waering a non-uniform hat. Graphite inscription on verso "76" "Gen. Sheridan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC and Broadway &...
GLC05111.02.1438
4 March 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Inaugural address of the President of the United States, on the fourth of March, 1861.
Lincoln focuses on increasing his support in the North while attempting to not further alienate the South. He references four important documents: Henry Clay's 1850 Speech on compromise, Webster's reply to Hayne, Andrew Jackson's proclamation...
GLC05123
Foote, Andrew H. (Andrew Hull), 1806-1863
As admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with sword and hat in lap
Graphite inscription on recto "Admiral Foote." Graphite inscription on verso "40-" "Adml Foote" "Admiral Foote" "Foote." Ink stamp on verso "[struck:8247]" "68." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York...
GLC05111.02.1402
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
In greatcoat, standing 1/2 length portrait, arms crossed on chest
Ink inscription on recto "Capt. Ericcson [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Ericcson." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."
GLC05111.02.1404
In greatcoat, vignette bust portrait
Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861..." Graphite inscription on verso "John Ericson" "John Ericson." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co. 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."
GLC05111.02.1405
William B. Eaton, in uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "W B Eaton." Ink inscription on verso "Yours Truly, Wm. B. Eaton. U.S.N." Cancelled green three-cent tax stamp on verso.
GLC05111.02.1406
Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888
As rear-admiral, standing full-length portrait with hat under right elbow
Graphite inscription on recto "Com Bell." Graphite inscription on verso "Rear Adm Henry H. Bell." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1407
J. Gurney & Son, fl. 1860-1874
As admiral, standing 3/4 length portrait with hat in right hand
Graphite inscription on verso "Presented by Admiral Bailey." Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway, N.Y. Photographic Artists."
GLC05111.02.1408
Dupont, Samuel F., 1803-1865
As Admiral, vignette bust portrait Napoleon pose
Graphite inscription on recto "Admiral Dupont." Graphite inscription on verso "Admiral Dupont." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst Photographer, 704 & 706 Arch St. Philada."
GLC05111.02.1409
In dark suit, standing 3/4 length portrait with hat in right hand
Graphite inscription on recto "Admiral Du Pont." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1410
E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm)
Admiral John N. Dahlgreen, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Admiral John N. Dahlgreen [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, No. 501 Broadway, New-York, Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."
GLC05111.02.1411
W. B. Cushing, as Navy lieutenant, standing 3/4 length portrait with left hand in pocket
Graphite inscription on verso "W. B. Cushing." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1412
Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries
As Navy captain, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in lap
Graphite inscription on recto "Cap't. Boggs." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1413
1863/01/10
William Gaston Fay, in Navy uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Wm. Gaston Fay Act. Asst. P.M. U.S. Navy" "Presented Jan. 10th '63."
GLC05111.02.1414
Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891
In dark suit with greatcoat, standing 3/4 length portrait
Graphite inscription on verso "Porter Comander [sic] of W. Fleet." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1415
Admiral John N. Dahlgreen, as rear-admiral, bust portrait with arms folded across his chest
Graphite inscription on recto "Dahlgreen[sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Admiral Dahlg[ren]" "Admiral Dahlgreen[sic]."
GLC05111.02.1416
Perry, Matthew Calbraith, 1794-1858
As Commodore, standing 3/4 length portrait
Subject is wearing epaulettes, white gloves and is holding sword in his left hand. Graphite inscription on verso "Mathew Perry Japan Expedition." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic...
GLC05111.02.1417
Group portrait of Naval officers
Mount trimmed. Image shows thirteen Naval officers gathered on the deck of a large ship to pose for photo. In the background, on the aft-deck is a single sailor. Modern ink inscription on verso "888."
GLC05111.02.1418
As rear-admiral, standing 3/4 length portrait with right hand on table
Subject has been identified as D. D. Porter, but this may not be correct. He is wearing a Naval officer's hat, white gloves, and his left hand grasps his lapel. Graphite inscription on verso "$6--" "Porter/2035." Photographers imprint on verso:...
GLC05111.02.1419
As rear-admiral, bust portrait
Ink inscription on recto "Adml. Porter U.S.N." Graphite inscription on verso "Adml. Porter." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1420
November 4, 1864
As rear-admiral, seated full-length portrait with hands in lap
Porter is seated wearing Lincoln mourning ribbon. Graphite inscription on verso "Porter" "Admiral D. D. Porter Fair for S. & Sailor's Home Nov 4th 1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "O.H. Willard's Galleries, 1206 Chestnut St. No...
GLC05111.02.1421
Reed (private), fl. 1862
As commodore, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose
Subject has a glove in his left hand, while his hat and sword rest on a pedestal beside him. Graphite inscription on recto "Reed Navy." Graphite inscription on verso "Com Reed." Photographers imprint on verso: "James W. Queen & Co. 924 Chestnut...
GLC05111.02.1422
Russel
As ensign [?], standing full-length portrait with sword in left hand
Graphite inscription on verso "Russel U.S.N.--Cut out the [illegible] at Pensacola."
GLC05111.02.1423
Roberts, William, fl. 1830-1869
In Navy uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on recto "Your Obt. Servant Wm. Roberts U.S.N." Photographers imprint on verso: "W. L. Germon's Atelier, No. 702 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."
GLC05111.02.1424
Farragut, David Glasgow, 1801-1870
Ink inscription on recto "Farragut." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by E. Anthony, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso...
GLC05111.02.1425
As rear-admiral, seated 1/2 length portrait with hat in lap, sword on hip
Graphite inscription on recto "Com. Farragut."
GLC05111.02.1426
As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait
Farragut is wearing dress uniform with epaulettes. His left hand holds his sword, and his hat rests on a table to his left. Imprint on recto "W. Bienmuller, Phot." Graphite inscription on verso "9/02." Ink inscription on verso "D.G. Farragut...
GLC05111.02.1427
Subject has his right arm on an arm-rest, his left hand is in his lap, and he is wearing a large ring on the left hand. Imprint on recto "J. Gurney & Son Photo, N.Y." Ink inscription on verso "D.G.Farragut vice-admiral." Photographers imprint on...
GLC05111.02.1428
Graphite inscription on image "Farragut." Graphite inscription on recto "Farragut." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway, New York. 408 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."
GLC05111.02.1429
As rear-admiral, seated 3/4 length portrait with hands in lap
Graphite inscription on verso "[struck: Winfield Scott] Farragut" "25.--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled...
GLC05111.02.1430
As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait
General Irwin McDowell is seated in the chair with his right hand clutching a gauntlet and his left fist resting on his lap, behind the hilt of his sword. Graphite inscription on recto "McDowell." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl McDowell."...
GLC05111.02.1431
Pope, John, 1822-1892
Graphite inscription on recto "Gen. John Pope." Graphite inscription on verso "Pope" "John Pope son of Nathaniel Pope Pope Co Named after him" "r.1927." Photographers imprint on verso: "E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative...
GLC05111.02.1432
1864/01
As brigadier general, standing full length portrait with cape and hat in hand
Wearing his cape to obscure his rank, Meigs holds his hat in his right hand and the pommel of his sword in his left. Ink inscription on verso "Montgomery C. Meigs. Brig Genl V.Q.M.C. USA May 15, 1861" "Jan 1864" "Bvt Maj gen USA July 5, 1864....
GLC05111.02.1433
1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with open jacket
Graphite inscription on verso "23." Ink inscription on verso "William T. Sherman Major General Vols & Brigadier General USA" "1864" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best...
GLC05111.02.1435
Sickles, Daniel Edgar, 1819-1914
Graphite inscription on verso "164" "Gen. Dan Sickles" Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E & HT Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negatives in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
GLC05111.02.1436
Unidentified brigadier general, seated 1/2 length profile portrait
Possibly an image of General Edward Ferrero. Graphite inscription on verso "McClellan?" Photographers imprint on verso: "J. Loeffler's Photographic Gallery corner of Bay and Grant Streets Tompkinsville Staten Island New York Duplicates can be had at...
GLC05111.02.1437
In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait
Graphite inscription on recto "Owen Lovejoy." Imprint on recto "Williamson, Brooklyn." Graphite inscription on verso "Owen Lovejoy."
GLC05111.02.1439
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