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June 11, 1808

Fulton, Robert (1765-1815)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Peale

Fulton writes to prominent American painter Charles Willson Peale, enclosing $120, apparently in payment of a debt. He also details the success of his steamboat business and mentions the "virtuous exertions and enterprising spirit" of Peale's son, Rembrandt, also an artist. Fulton may have studied miniature painting with the elder Peale early in his life; both studied with Benjamin West in England. Peale had painted Fulton's portrait the previous year; and Fulton was involved in the artist's efforts to start an art museum in Philadelphia.

GLC05817

1809

Reich, John (fl. 1809)

Object

Title: [James Madison Indian peace medal]

Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich.

GLC02767.02

22 August 1809

Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Willson Peale [painter] re: thanks for educating grandson

Thomas Jefferson Randolph was Jefferson's favorite grandson and eventual executor of his estate. Jefferson writes to thank the artist Peale for educating his grandson Thomas Jefferson Randolph in the natural sciences. Randolph attended lectures at the University of Pennsylvania and studied natural history at Peale's museum. Malone comments that TJR's course of study came nearer to a pre-medical curriculum than anything else. Malone, Jefferson the President: Second Term, pp. 612-613.

GLC00074

circa 1850

Sartain, John (1808-1897)

Print

Title: Engraving of Joseph Hopkinson.

Adhered to scrapbook mount. Adhered to lower right is typed biographical note. Based on the ca. 1810 portrait by Thomas Sully.

GLC02453.55

22 May 1810

Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815)

Print

Title: [Engraving of Samuel Barrington]

An engraving of Samuel Barrington, famed British Admiral.

GLC02542.32.20

21 November 1811

Adams, John (1735-1826)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Depression, Iroquois warrior, death.

GLC00496.001

1812

Seymour, Samuel

Print

Title: Brilliant Naval Victory [engraving of the USS Constitution]

title continues: "With the U. States Frigate Constitution of 44 Guns, Cap'n. Hull, & the English Frigate Guerriere of 38 Guns, Cap'n. L'acres, in which action Cap'n. Hull lost 7 men killed, & 7 wounded, & his B. M.'s ship was sunk; besides her loss of 15 men killed, 62 wounded, & 24 missing; August 20, 1812. After closing the action was 30 minu[te]s." Depicts one ship flying 4 American flags, surrounded by smaller boats filled with soldiers, and another ship engulfed in flame, smoke billowing above it. Hand colored. Published by J.

GLC04523

1812

Bowen, A. (fl. 1812)

Print

Title: A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages

Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812.

GLC03798

08 December 1812

Adams, John (1735-1826)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Benjamin Rush re: dream of American glory, early history

"The history of the hobby horse" -p.4 (Adams's humorous name for the story he tells in this letter.) Free frank on p.4

GLC00599

circa 1812-1821

Paradise, John Wesley (1809-1862)

Engraving

Title: to Edward Dorr Griffin

Engraving by Paradise based on a painting by Waldo & Jewett (Samuel Lovett Waldo and William Jewett). Possibly originally created in New York. Date of creation inferred; possibly created between the time Jewett joined Waldo as a partner (roughly 1812) and Boudinot's death (1821).

GLC08882.02

1813

Jeakes, Joseph (fl. 1812-1813)

Print

Title: His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

13 August 1813

Birch, Thomas (fl. 1813)

Print

Title: U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

GLC03284

1814

Blood, T. (fl. 1814)

Engraving

Title: Engraving of William Wilberforce

One portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russell R.A. dated 1814.

GLC09791.07

5 June 1814

Croker, Thomas Crofton (1798-1854)

Sketch

Title: Myrtleville Island from the Strand road to []

Sketch of Myrtleville Bay and the surrounding area in County Cork, Ireland. Croker was a famous Irish folklorist.

GLC02542.32.26

circa 1815

Lee, John T. (fl. 1815)

Print

Title: View of... the... action between HMS Shannon and USF Chesapeake

Hand-colored aquatint published by G. Webster. The battle was fought near Boston. (Title is abbreviated here.)

GLC01853

circa 1815

Gault, Andrew (fl. 1815)

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment for army service]

Partially printed document. Gault receives payment for his service as a musician in Captain Edward Fuller's Company of the New Hampshire Militia.

GLC03436.08

24 July 1815

Lawrence, Thomas, Sir, (1769-1830)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Wolff

Discusses Duke of Wellington's heroism during the 18 July 1815 Battle of Waterloo. Describes circumstances surrounding death of Sir Alexander Gordon. Gordon was Wellington's aide de camp. Lawrence was a British portrait artist. Mrs. Wolff was the subject of one of Lawrence's portraits.

GLC00496.119

1815-1860

Smith, Henry W. (engraver)

Engraving

Title: [Engraving of Andrew Johnson]

Johnson's signature appears on engraving. Unable to determine authenticity.

GLC00496.118.02

no date

Van Valkenburgh, Mary (fl. 1849)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

Written by Mary to her brother Frank. Reports that their parents are well. It appears that Frank is an editor a newspaper from the content of this letter. She asks him to send a copy to several friends. Updates him on family and friends. Says the lessons she has been taking for a musical instrument have not gone well. Mentions Frank's twin brother Gerrit: "Give Ger all good advise with regard to Every thing. Don't let him get into bad habits, I think he is more Easily led astray than you." On thin blue paper.

GLC00686.32

1815-1860

E. & H.T. Anthony & Co.

Photograph

Title: "Private Box at Ford's Theatre, the place where President Lincoln was assassinated"

Yellow mount with printed inscription "Photographic History, The War for the Union." Anthony's War Views, #3403.

GLC05136.36

1815-1860

Unknown

Photograph album

Title: [carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family]

Carte de visite photograph album of Lincoln and family containing eleven photographs (#i-xi) and one engraving (#xii).

i. "Death bed of Lincoln." Photo of engraving showing Andrew Johnson, Charles Sumner, and other political figures gathered around Lincoln's deathbed.

ii. Close-up image of grave marker with vignetted image of Brady's five-dollar bill pose and the inscription: "A. Lincoln. The Martyr President. Born Feb. 12 1809, Died April 15 1865." Photo of engraving.

GLC05136.52

1815-1860

Priest, R. R.

Photograph

Title: Lincoln and Family

White mount. Image of Lincoln and son Tad looking at Brady album, with Mary Lincoln, Robert Lincoln, and portrait of Willie Lincoln added. Photo of engraving. [O-93 variant].

GLC05136.14

1815-1860

Unknown

Photograph

Title: [John Wilkes Booth, carte de visite, standing, three-quarter length view]

White mount with red border. Standing, three-quarter length view of John Wilkes Booth wearing cloak.

GLC05136.23

1815-1860

Unknown

Photograph

Title: [John Wilkes Booth, carte de visite, seated, three-quarter length view]

White mount with red border. Seated, three-quarter length view of John Wilkes Booth wearing one glove and holding the other. Similar to images 26, 28, and 29.

GLC05136.24

1815-1860

Snell, W.

Photograph

Title: [John Wilkes Booth, carte de visite, seated, half length view]

White mount with gold border. Seated, half-length view of John Wilkes Booth holding riding crop.

GLC05136.25

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