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1889
Hovenden, Thomas, 1840-1895
In the hands of the enemy after Gettysburg.
Engraving of ink depiction of a convalescing soldier.
GLC02979.02
1898
Currier & Ives
Our victorious fleets in Cuban waters [chromolithograph]
GLC03534
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
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
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 T. (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
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
10 March 1896
Williams, George, fl. 1862-1865
to Henry H. Bemrose
Williams, writing as President of the Young Men's Christian Association, urges Bemrose to use his influence to help secure a rejection of a bill in the House of Commons that will open picture galleries and museums on the Sabbath.
GLC05508.266
1880/05/10
Bissell, George E., fl. 1875-1895
to Benson J. Lossing re: monument for Custer and Little Big Horn
Mentions showing Genl. Custer's widow "a sketch I have just made for a monument for Gen. Custer and his men, killed at Little Big Horn".
GLC07025.01
December 21, 1895
to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; traveling to Rome
Writes of Colchester Monument and a planned trip to Rome where he will embrace "The atmosphere of art, which I suppose must make artists of all who inhale it".
GLC07025.03
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