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circa 1846-1848
Johnson, Fry & Co.
[Engraving of William J. Worth]
One print of William J. Worth engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co. Created from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.
GLC08878.1046
circa 1863
Hall, Henry Bryan, 1808-1884
Samuel Kosciuszko Zook
One undated print of Samuel K. Zook. Engraved by Henry Bryan Hall, from an original photograph taken by Charles D. Fredericks. Printed by John B. Bachelder.
GLC08878.1069
1857
Wellstood, William, 1819-1900
John Quincy Adams
One print of John Quincy Adams dated 1857. Engraved by William Wellstood. Inset depicts military officers meeting with indigineous people.
GLC08878.1088
10 February 1865
Mitchell, Wallace (fl.1861-1867)
to Mary Mitchell
One letter addressed to Mary Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated February 10, 1865. Pertains to fighting a battle, possibly Battle of Hatcher's Run. Some horses had to be abandoned en route as the road conditions were so bad. He describes the...
GLC08334.30
circa 1865
Baxter, William, (fl. 1865)
The Refugee
One poem entitle The Refugee sent by Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated circa 1865.
GLC03523.29.096.02
9 September 1782
Tilghman, Tench (1744-1786)
to Samuel Shaw
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I would ever wish to pay proper attention to the business of Ladies, but without I am acquainted with the Resolve of the 6 July 1779 in [favor?] of Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin, I cannot tell what it is she wants -...
GLC02437.01591
September 10, 1782.
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
to Tench Tilghman
Writes that it is not in his power to send him Congress's resolve of 6 July 1779, concerning Margaret Corbin. Explains that her case is "peculiar": "Her husband and son killed and herself wounded in the services, were misfortunes of so aggravated as...
GLC02437.01595
11 September 1782
Writes, "It appears clearly to me that the order forbidding the issue of Rum to Women does not extend to Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin - Granting provision at all, to Women who are followers of the Army, is altogether matter of courtesy, and therefore the...
GLC02437.01597
26 March 1784
Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804)
[Salary account for service in the Continental Congress]
Lists his salary for a 240 day term he served for the state of New York from 25 November 1782 to 30 July 1783 at five dollars a day for a total of $524. Also lists traveling expenses for 14 days. Lists credits to his account of $460 leaving a...
GLC01605
2 November 1785
Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789
to Henry Knox
Writes, "Accept my thanks, my dear Sir, for the Extract, from the Journals of Congress- It appears to be fully in point- But now I have begun with you I must have your further assistance- Will it not be necessary that a certificate should be obtained...
GLC02437.03210
1812
Bowen, A. (fl. 1812)
A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages
Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812. Actual battle took place in 1813, so there is a error in the printed title. Print was published circa 1828...
GLC03798
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