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9 August 1866
Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-)
to darling Cherry
The first letter describing the Royal Palace of Queluz. In particular, the Grand Salon is mentioned. More tapestries and paintings are described.
GLC08284.077
29 June 1866
He mentions the large number of Spanish refugees. He also describes a place called the Passeio Publico where he goes to hear live music. Apparently the king goes there and smokes his cigar.
GLC08284.081
20 November 1866
The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions.
GLC08284.092
30 October 1866
He describes more landmarks. He has a fondness for Portuguese and French institutions and describes the museum of anatomy, the zoological museum, Pantheon, the Luxembourg Palace and Versailles.
GLC08284.094
1861-1877
Unknown
Sketch of family ransacking a chest of drawers
Other side features anecdote about sketch.
GLC08284.099
26 June 1863
to my darling wife
They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.
GLC08284.104
9 March 1865
Wait, James (fl. 1879-)
to Father (Horatio Wait)
He trying to decide whether or not a life at sea is for him. He describes the food. He visits a ship called the Three Brothers and sketches part of it in the margin. He tells the story of a horse going overboard.
GLC08284.112
21 October 1866
to ma cherie Marie
He thinks France is the greatest nation in the world next to the USA. He wishes whole heartedly that she could be with him. He sings the praises of Paris, including the architecture and the art.
GLC08284.118
11 November 1875
Bissell, George E. (fl. 1875-1895)
to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; Saratoga Monument
Writes about descriptions of Colchester Monument for Harper's Bazaar and ideas for Saratoga Monument.
GLC07025.02
1862 ca.
Waud, Alfred R.
Charge of Meagher's Irish Brigade... Fredericksburg
Black and white ink and gouache painting of the Battle of Fredericksburg on 13 December 1862. It depicts Meagher's Irish Brigade (the 63d, 69th and 88th NY, 115 PA and 28 Mass.; shown carrying a battle flag with Irish harp) charging Marye's Heights....
GLC07065
[n.d.]
Untitled
Ink sketch of a skull and crow atop a Confederate flag.
GLC06999.40
1862/11-1863/10
Chaffee, Samuel J. (fl. 1862-1863)
Diary of Captain Samuel J. Chaffee, Co. D, 49th Mass. Volunteers.
Seige of Port Hudson, battle descriptions, black soldiers, sketches, etc.
GLC07921
circa 1864
Escape of 'contrabands' from Col. Avery's estate near Petersburg Virginia
Pencil sketch signed "S.H.S." The siege of Petersburg lasted from 15 June 1864 to 25 March 1865.
GLC09153
15 May 1863
Hess, John W.
to Margaret J.
drawings of trees on first page of letter. Third and fourth pages contain a poem entitled "A Soldiers Farewell".
GLC09182.08
circa 1860s
[Corn cob slave doll]
With black dyed muslin head and hands, printed cotton dress, belt, and scarf.
GLC09188
1 September 1864
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
to Parents
Just received a letter from them. Glad to know that everyone is well. Has moved farther up the valley since his last letter. During the march, the cavalry fought in front of them the whole way. The Confederates turned back upon discovering the main...
GLC09355.088
5 June 1878
Levell, Eugune, (fl. 1878)
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
A notice to Senator Bruce that he has been made an Honorary Member of the Cincinnati Literary and Dramatic Club.
GLC09400.030
Circa June 1876
A Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert
A ticket to "a Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert" it is held at the Presbyterian Church on June 30th 1876
GLC09400.067
20 October 1862
Concert Programme
[Uninventoried]
GLC03523.24.021
unknown
Stauffer, David M. (1845-1913)
[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]
One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.
GLC07713.02.02
no date
[Sample of Old English typefaces]
One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.
GLC07713.02.03
[Cutout of flourished shape]
One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.
GLC07713.02.05
[Cutout of a shield with illustrations]
One cutout in the shape of a shield and arms. Artwork of the shield consists of an arm holding a chalice up to a star with a mountain peak beneath the elbow.
GLC07713.02.06
Beaumarchais
One engraving entitled "Beaumarchais" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0227
1674
Dyck, Sir Anthony van, (1599-1641)
Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des Gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex
One engraving entitled "Serenissimus Potentissimus Princeps Carolus, des gratia Magna Brittania, Francais, et Hibern Rex (Latin)" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of King Charles I. Engraved by Pieter de Jode II from an original painting by Sir Anthony van...
GLC08878.0240
Toppan, Carpenter & Co.
[E.W. Clark]
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portrait of an unidentified man (possibly E.W. Clark). Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0244
National Bank Note Co.
H.K. Clark; N.Y.
One engraving entitled "H. K. Clark; N.Y." circa 1861-1877. Portrait of H.K. Clark. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0245
13 June 1862
Scurry, John G., (fl. 1861-1865)
to Mat
One letter addressed to Mat from John G. Scurry dated Camp near Richmond, June 13, 1862. Describes sneaking off to the theater and escaping his own provost cavalry.
GLC03957.08
5 March 1864
Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867)
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated Camp near Warrentown, Va., March 5, 1864. Pertains to being vaccinated and Confederate soldiers deserting. Describes the wounds of some soldiers in his picket, and the capture of rebel...
GLC08334.03
1861
Mitchell, Joshua fl. 1862;
[Pencil sketches of life in Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright]
One set of sketches dated 1861 of life at Camp Wilkins and Camp Wright. Depicts the sleeping quarters at Camp Wright, ration station and soldiers at Camp Wilkins. Envelope is addressed to G. B. Mitchell.
GLC08334.04
15 July 1861
Mitchell, George B., ?-1865;
The Star Spangled Banner Independent
One booklet of the Star Spangled Banner Independent. Item is a handwritten newsletter with ribbons tying the spine together. Includes watercolor paintings of the American flag and poems.
GLC08334.15
3 July 1861
to Floretia Mitchell
One letter addressed to Floretia Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated July 3, 1861. Pertains to being discharged soon. Also included is a rough sketch of a woman by "a Va artist" and a financial document paid by Samuel Andrews to the Sheriff of...
GLC08334.17
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