Le Prade praises Markham for his work and his friendship and the joy his work has brought to her life. She thanks him for his portraits and looks forward to meeting him again.
A swan was rescued from heavy mud by the ASPCA when Baisley Park Lake in Queens was being drained. The swan was presented to the Bronx Zoo. After being brought back to health, the swan is introduced to the zoo's lake.
Account record of fresh provisions brought on board the Brig Charlotte from January through March, 1762. Includes a note, "cash paid John Micay, Indian."
Jerry Rescue Convention; Antislavery movements--United States
Three-page printed "address" by Gerrit Smith presented at the Jerry Rescue Convention in Syracuse [New York]. On back, addressed to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, in Smith's hand.
Architectural drawing of Prospect Hospital by
Theodore L. Soontup, architect. This private hospital was located at 930 Kelly St. The founder of the hospital had a holistic aproach to healing. He brought in musicians to play soothing music for the...
Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston; Abolitionists--New York (State)--Peterboro; Libel and slander--New York (State)--New York
Two-page letter from Gerrit Smith in Peterboro [New York] to Lysander Spooner dated May 20, 1860, discussing a court case involving Royal Phelps and Judge [Charles A.] Peabody of New York.
Abolitionists--Massachusetts--Boston; Advisory opinions--United States
One-page letter dated August 18, 1853, from James Birney of Cincinnati [Ohio] to Lysander Spooner [of Boston, Massachusetts], asking for his legal opinion on the decision of Judge [John] McLean on the [Rosetta Armstead] fugitive slave case.
Detailed account record of Charleston, South Carolina, sale of 54 slaves brought from Africa on the Sloop Hare by Capt. Caleb Godfrey. Includes names of purchasers, amount, terms of payment, and costs associated with the sale, such as wine and...
Detailed account record of Charleston, South Carolina, sale of 63 slaves brought from Sierra Leone on the Sloop Hare by Capt. Caleb Godfrey. Includes names of purchasers, amount, and terms of payment.
Detailed record of the sale of 55 slaves brought on the Brig Othello to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Includes names of purchasers, amount paid, and gender and age of slaves purchased. Includes list of slaves "sold at publick vendue" on April 21, 1774,...
Detailed record of the sale of 55 slaves brought on the Brig Othello, captained by Thomas Rogers, to Antigua. Sold by merchant Alexander Willock for Samuel and William Vernon [of Newport, Rhode Island]. Includes expenses for "store to sell the...
Art, American--20th century--Inventories; Whitney Studio Galleries--Paperwork (Office practice);
Inventory list for Elizabeth Olds. Includes framed oils that were brought in to Whitney Studio Galleries, Ten West Eighth Street, New York from 8 West 8th, dated March 19, 1929. The titles on the list were not included in the Circus in Paint...
Military life; Military maneuvers; Military training; Censorship; Fascists;
Jim describes his daily routine and training to his mother. Mentions that he has seen Jimmy Sheean, Joe North, and Leigh White and they have brought him two letters, one of which is from Mrs. Lardner. He asks his mother to stop asking him to come...
