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20 June 1863
Tillotson, George W. (fl. 1830-1918)
To his wife
Trying to comfort his wife, who was depressed by the death of a relation (Lucy who had died a year earlier). Expects marching orders soon.
GLC04558.100
20 September 1863
Tillotson, Edwin (fl. 1861-1898)
To George Tillotson
Enclosed with GLC04558.122.01. Written by George Tillotson's sister Mary and her husband Edwin. Mary writes of her hard work and says Nelly [Nelson] was taken prisoner. Edwin's letter (beginning on p.2) complains of poor health (consumption) and...
GLC04558.122.02
28 November 1863
Various news; says he approves of a monument for daughter Lucy (deceased). With postscript "No News."
GLC04558.125
1866/3/25
Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842)
to mother
Plans to attend a big government auction in Macon, Georgia. Before he goes home, he must stop in Washington and settle his old quartermaster accounts. He advises his mother on financial affairs including rent houses, and an oil well.
GLC04662.121
5 September 1862
to Louise Walbridge
Writes that he has become separated from his regiment and has gone to Washington to find their location. Mentions soldiers from Buffalo whom he has met in Virginia. Discusses his sister's "school of instruction." He is sorry to hear of Lydia Cornell...
GLC04663.07
22 February 1864
Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874)
[Speech delivered to the Great Central Fair of Buffalo]
Former President Fillmore notes historic inventions and developments, such as the rail road, steam engine, and telegraph, that have shaped Buffalo since the city's 1832 Centennial Celebration. Refers to the farewell addresses of Presidents George...
GLC04884.02
1861 ca.
Anthony, Edward (1819-1888)
Mrs. Lincoln in a bonnet, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on verso "L." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, N.Y."
GLC05111.02.0054
1862 ca.
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on label on recto "Mrs. Lincoln" covering imprint "Brady New York." Graphite notation on verso "Mrs. Lincoln." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352...
GLC05111.02.0055
Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette half-length portrait
A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of...
GLC05111.02.0056
A frontal portrait of the first lady, who is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862 by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the So. District...
GLC05111.02.0057
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