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1873/03/04 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States
Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.
GLC02781.02
1874/04/06
Cushman, Charlotte (fl. 1874)
to Gardner Rand re: a request for a reading in Troy, mentioning $500 fee
GLC02508.05
circa 1875-1885
[Engraving of Rutherford B. Hayes]
Clipped signature affixed beneath engraving.
GLC00496.166
13 April 1868
Hunt, Henry Jackson (1819-1889)
to [Henry Knox Craig]
Writes from Fort Sullivan. Asks if Craig received a copy of a play-bill he previously transmitted. Complains about the cold Eastport winter. Discusses the abrupt departure of Captain Wilson from Fort Sullivan. Discusses Wilson's actions, and...
GLC02382.041
14 April 1876
Rothermel, Peter Frederick (1812-1895)
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Encloses a letter from Colonel Andrew Cowan (not included). Discusses an engraving by John Sartain. Writes "In regard to the study of your head- I will have it used in the Engraving- after that It will be at your service and If you could give me a...
GLC02382.103
23 February 1871
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
to Frances B. Shiras
Thanks Frances for her help and interest in his missionary work. Describes his mission work at the Yankton Agency with Reverend James Cook. Notes his improving health. Discusses teaching, singing, and language issues. Comments on privations at the...
GLC02429.05
16 March 1874
Unknown
Hymns and music at the funeral services of Charles Sumner.
Held at King's Chapel, Boston, 16 March 1874.
GLC02095.35
1876
Bachelder, John B. (1825-1894)
Gettysburg. Repulse of Longstreet's Assault
Wide panoramic view at the moment of the repulse of Longstreet's (actually Pickett's) charge at the Battle of Gettysburg 1-3 July 1863. Large black and white steel engraving (papier colle) based on the larger painting by James Walker and painted...
GLC02131.02
1868
Davies, William W. (fl. 1858-1868)
[Carte de visite of Dr. Robert Archer]
Dr. Robert Archer, vignette portrait, hand colored with pencil shadowed background. 1868 albumen print (Richmond, Virginia: Lee Photographic Gallery). Inscribed: "1868 Dr. Robert Archer / Aaron Jeffery".
GLC01896.177
Forbes, Edwin (1839-1895)
Life studies of the Great Army
Print portfolio of 40 copperplate etchings made by Forbes while accompanying Union armies. All the etchings have been separated and put in individual folders. Created by Forbes, a member of the French Etching Club, while he travelled with the Union...
GLC02199
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