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23 April 1878
Beale, James (fl. 1878)
to Maj. Geo. Hooker
still challenging Batchelder's account. notes his serious blunders as to dates and time. criticizes his engraving.
GLC09171.4
5 May 1878
accuses Batchelder of complete fabrications. Batchelder claims that a Confederate brigade was captured by Buford's cavalry but Beale doesn't think this ever happened.
GLC09171.5
14 May 1878
does not think Gen. Meade planned Gettysburg. Quotes a long paragraph from Buford's letter to refute Batchelder's statements.
GLC09171.6
26 June 1878
learned that Lee was nervous bout the closeness of Reynolds and Buford. the plan was to coax Buford toward Emmettsburg so that Ewell would have time to get to Gettysburg, however, Buford made a rapid advance that afternoon.
GLC09171.7
4 July 1878
has received subsequent letters that made him realize that he was missing a few things in his story, like the importance of the Harper's Ferry Raid, for instance. thanks him for his criticism.
GLC09171.8
29 July 1878
read an article in which an ex-Confederate claimed a certain battle never happen. all these indiscrepancies will give rise to the claim that the war never happened.
GLC09171.9
circa 1895-1910
56th Pennsylvania volunteers
[Contracting the raising of a monument]
Contracting the Bureau Brothers to erect a bronze monument, with a scale architectural rendering.
GLC09180.04
1898
Currier & Ives
Our victorious fleets in Cuban waters [chromolithograph]
GLC03534
18 August 1882
Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889)
to Mrs. Randall L. Hunt
Written entirely and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Declines an invitation to visit a church festival because he has a prior engagement and must be in New Orleans at that times. Explains that his daughter "would be very glad to contribute...
GLC03574
no date
Unknown
[Stereocard of John B Bachelor]
My Uncle John B. Bachelder. Born in Gilmanton N.H. 1825. Artist and Historian. [inscription on verso] Stereocard of middle-aged JBB reading a newspaper.
GLC02673.36
[Bachelder as old man and his wife posed before boulders]
Taken before 1892. Number 498
GLC02673.37
no date 1884
Kimball, W. G.
[Cabinet card of Alice Bachelder Stevens]
Inscribed on verso: with much love, from Alice B.S. 1884"
GLC02673.38
17 June 1891
[Entrance to the residence of Col. John B. and Elizebeth Stevens Bachelder]
GLC02673.43
[The Stone house at Hyde Park, Mass.]
Title from verso. The tall figure is Mrs. Bachelder, The other is Blanche Stevens.
GLC02673.44
[The Stone house at Hyde Park Mass. House of our Aunt Mrs. John B. Bachelder]
Title from verso.
GLC02673.45
[Mrs. E.B. Bachelder]
Title from verso. Mrs. E.B. standing in front of her residence at Hyde Park Mass.
GLC02673.46
circa 1880
Remington, Frederic (1861-1909)
to Alfred
Addressed to "My dear Alfred." Hopes he will be able to see his paintings while they are on view for the next two weeks. Gives the address as Kreveden, 355 Fifth Ave. Remarks, "Some of them may enter the caverns of your memory - may linch up the...
GLC02686
21 November 1877
Rome daily. [Vol. 2, no. 214 (November 21, 1877)]
Features a tribute to woman, obituary and advertisements and short blurbs. Subtitle reads: "a daily journal devoted to the interests of Rome and Cherokee Georgia."
GLC02691.12.13
30 January 1896
Cedartown standard. [Vol. 10, no. 2 (January 20, 1896)]
Features column titled an artist in crime, which is about a detective. Report from the Chairman of the Polk County Exposition on the Cotton States Exposition which took place in Atlanta, an article about elephants and multiple advertisements.
GLC02691.12.14
circa 1894
Smith, John Butler (1838-1914)
[Request for the portrait of John G. Walker to be added to the collection of the State of New Hampshire]
A committee of distinguished citizens of New Hampshire requests a copy of Rear Admiral Walker's portrait to add to the state's collection. Says "The undersigned citizens of New Hampshire, mindful of your distinguished service and prominence in the...
GLC03804.23
circa 25 October 1892
[Program for the play Hiawatha]
Performed at the Shawmut Universalist Church. Includes pencil notes (possibly designating who will perform each part). Contains a list of names on verso of persons responsible for different aspects of production. The name "Sarah Bickford" is...
GLC05092.03.01
23 February 1884
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Joseph Egoff
Answers Egoff's request for a war relic and photograph by stating that a Mr. Rice of Philadelphia has made an engraving of Sherman with facsimile signature that is available for sale. Gives the contact address.
GLC04338.01
1874
Johnson, Wilson & Company (fl. 1874)
W.T. Sherman
Engraving of General William T. Sherman in uniform holding a sword. Painted by Alonzo Chappel from a photograph by Gurney. Published by Johnson Wilson & Co, New York.
GLC04338.02
1888
Kurz & Allison
Battle of Antietam
Depicts fighting between Union and Confederate troops near the small stone bridge that crossed the Antietam. Mounted on heavy cardboard backing.
GLC03487
1885
Portraits of North American Indians
Photographs of Native Americans: Indian delegation photographs of War chiefs, war dance groups, married couples, children, etc. Images from 1858-1884.
GLC04490
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