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Jefferson Barracks. St. Louis, Mo.  Two long brick buildings, one with shutters at windows, garden and fence in foreground.

Jefferson Barracks. St. Louis, Mo. Two long brick buildings, one with...

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Medical supply boat. - Public domain dedication image

Medical supply boat. - Public domain dedication image

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Andrometer. No. 1. - Public domain dedication image

Andrometer. No. 1. - Public domain dedication image

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Store house, F Street. - Public domain dedication image

Store house, F Street. - Public domain dedication image

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Home of the rebel sharpshooter : Gettysburg.

Home of the rebel sharpshooter : Gettysburg.

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U.S. San[itary] Com[mission], Alexandria [three views].

U.S. San[itary] Com[mission], Alexandria [three views].

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Battery no. 1 near Yorktown. - Public domain dedication image

Battery no. 1 near Yorktown. - Public domain dedication image

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Unidentified, staff at USSC station?

Unidentified, staff at USSC station?

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Shirtless man, standing, displays wounded right shoulder, grasps top of chair with right hand, brace lies on chair.

Shirtless man, standing, displays wounded right shoulder, grasps top o...

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E.B. Elliott : U.S.S.C. - Public domain dedication image

E.B. Elliott : U.S.S.C. - Public domain dedication image

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Henry C. Freeman - Public domain dedication image

Henry C. Freeman - Public domain dedication image

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Man stands against metal support, exhibiting injured right leg; his arched foot rests on block

Man stands against metal support, exhibiting injured right leg; his ar...

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Letter awarding commemorative medal, page 1.

Letter awarding commemorative medal, page 1.

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Torn love letter to Elena Crane from Mario Gigliucci
A.H. Brooks : [...] 1865 - Public domain dedication image

A.H. Brooks : [...] 1865 - Public domain dedication image

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Letter to [William A. Washington, Haywood.]

Letter to [William A. Washington, Haywood.]

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Sickels, Emma C - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Sickels, Emma C - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Harris, Thaddeus Mason (1795-1856) / Duyckinck family papers

Harris, Thaddeus Mason (1795-1856) / Duyckinck family papers

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Calling cards - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Calling cards - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Railroads and railway transportation - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Railroads and railway transportation - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Melville, Maria Gansevoort. Augusta Melville papers.
Maryland - Public domain document scan

Maryland - Public domain document scan

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Robert Fulton at Washington, D.C. to unidentified correspondent
Letter from Isaac Child to his brother
[Group of USSC personnel; eight seated in front, ten standing in rear.]

[Group of USSC personnel; eight seated in front, ten standing in rear....

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Seated man displays left arm in brace and shoulder harness, his hand raised to mouth

Seated man displays left arm in brace and shoulder harness, his hand r...

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Wm. Richards - A black and white photo of a man in a hat

Wm. Richards - A black and white photo of a man in a hat

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C.W. Brink M.D. - An old photo of a man in a suit and tie

C.W. Brink M.D. - An old photo of a man in a suit and tie

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Constituent letters, 1876 Nov 8

Constituent letters, 1876 Nov 8

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Abbot, Willis John - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Abbot, Willis John - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contribution...

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Rare manuscript letter signed, in French, 8vo, Ferney, May 26, 1766. Docketed "To Mr. the Duke of Praslin," Minister of the Navy (1766-1770)

Rare manuscript letter signed, in French, 8vo, Ferney, May 26, 1766. D...

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Letter and account. February 18, 1772

Letter and account. February 18, 1772

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Envelope addressed to Monsieur Fizeau

Envelope addressed to Monsieur Fizeau

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Thomas Jefferson: Letter to Christopher Ellery. Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson: Letter to Christopher Ellery. Thomas Jefferson Paper...

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Letter to Mathew Carey

Letter to Mathew Carey

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O.C. Ballard [i.e. Bullard], W. S. Ballard [i.e. Bullard], Dr. G. Blake, Thos. Furness, Chas. W. Seaton.

O.C. Ballard [i.e. Bullard], W. S. Ballard [i.e. Bullard], Dr. G. Blak...

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Seated man, fully clothed, right profile

Seated man, fully clothed, right profile

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Letter from Edmond Charles Genet

Letter from Edmond Charles Genet

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Noah Webster Papers - 1803-1804

Noah Webster Papers - 1803-1804

Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, textbook author, and spelling reformer. He is best known for his work as the author of the first American dictionary, "An American Dictionary of the Engli... More

Henry Bouquet to Major General Stanwix

Henry Bouquet to Major General Stanwix

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Baker, George E. (1816 -) / Duyckinck family papers

Baker, George E. (1816 -) / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

1769 February 6 - letter to Philip John Schuyler 1733-1804

1769 February 6 - letter to Philip John Schuyler 1733-1804

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Letter from Thomas Paine
Night, Emma - postal stamp - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Night, Emma - postal stamp - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Cont...

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Betton, Julian - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Betton, Julian - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Railroads and railway transportation - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Railroads and railway transportation - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Tallack, William - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Tallack, William - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

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Porter, John L - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Porter, John L - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Noah Webster Papers - 1806-1807

Noah Webster Papers - 1806-1807

Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, textbook author, and spelling reformer. He is best known for his work as the author of the first American dictionary, "An American Dictionary of the Engli... More

Tallack, William - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Tallack, William - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of the address side of postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

undated letters / Duyckinck family papers

undated letters / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

Hinton, Richard Josiah - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Hinton, Richard Josiah - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contribu...

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Noah Webster Papers - 1838-1840

Noah Webster Papers - 1838-1840

Noah Webster (1758-1843) was an American lexicographer, textbook author, and spelling reformer. He is best known for his work as the author of the first American dictionary, "An American Dictionary of the Engli... More

Letters / Duyckinck family papers

Letters / Duyckinck family papers

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Pond, George Enoch - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Pond, George Enoch - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contribution...

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Pond, George Enoch - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Pond, George Enoch - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contribution...

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Dean, John Ward (1815-?) / Duyckinck family papers

Dean, John Ward (1815-?) / Duyckinck family papers

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Kirkley, Joseph W - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Kirkley, Joseph W - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Letter from Thomas Cole - NYPL public domain manuscripts collection - maniscript, NYPL public domain dedication - maniscript, NYPL public domain dedication
Howard ambulance parked in front of warehouse, front view, another ambulance behind it.

Howard ambulance parked in front of warehouse, front view, another amb...

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General Meade’s Head Quarters. : A position of great peril, occupied by the General during the heaviest part of the conflict. It is situated on the west side of the Taneytown road, a short distance south of the National Cemetery.

General Meade’s Head Quarters. : A position of great peril, occupied b...

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Confederate Encampment : Centreville.

Confederate Encampment : Centreville.

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Group of engineers. - Public domain dedication image

Group of engineers. - Public domain dedication image

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Orange Judd, Esq. [half-length, arms crossed]

Orange Judd, Esq. [half-length, arms crossed]

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T.J. O'Connell - Public domain dedication image

T.J. O'Connell - Public domain dedication image

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Man with injured right leg stands clothed in shirt, vest and pants, with arms crossed

Man with injured right leg stands clothed in shirt, vest and pants, wi...

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[Illustration of suture near eyelid.]

[Illustration of suture near eyelid.]

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A.H. Brooks : [...] 1865 - Public domain dedication image

A.H. Brooks : [...] 1865 - Public domain dedication image

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John Stevens Jun. : U.S. San. Com. : New Orleans

John Stevens Jun. : U.S. San. Com. : New Orleans

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Rear view of old frame house, orchard, and well, at Seven Pines. Over 400 soldiers were buried here after the battle of Fair Oaks.

Rear view of old frame house, orchard, and well, at Seven Pines. Over ...

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Geo. B. Page, R.A. [Relief Agent] U.S. San. Com. : Dept. N.C. [Department of North Carolina] Jan. 1863 to 1866

Geo. B. Page, R.A. [Relief Agent] U.S. San. Com. : Dept. N.C. [Departm...

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1783 June 5, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

1783 June 5, Boston Committee of Correspondence Records

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Letter to [Gen. Benjamin Lincoln?]

Letter to [Gen. Benjamin Lincoln?]

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Photo portrait of Alice P. Liddell by C.L. Dodgson

Photo portrait of Alice P. Liddell by C.L. Dodgson

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Hough, Franklin Benjamin (1822-1885) / Duyckinck family papers

Hough, Franklin Benjamin (1822-1885) / Duyckinck family papers

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Railroads and railway transportation - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Railroads and railway transportation - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Constituent letters, 1876 December 1-11 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Constituent letters, 1876 December 1-11 - Samuel J. Tilden papers

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Indenture of apprenticeship of Hugh Gaine to Samuel Wilson and James Magee

Indenture of apprenticeship of Hugh Gaine to Samuel Wilson and James M...

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Toussaint Louverture to Rochambeau about prisoners
Autograph letter signed to Claire Clairmont, 21 December 1854
Illustration of human rib cage - A drawing of a human torso with ribs

Illustration of human rib cage - A drawing of a human torso with ribs

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Perforating chest wounds. Fracture of sternum and ribs : James Brownlee, Company G. 134th N.Y. : Recovery after 3 years. Present address is at Schoharie N.Y.; or care of Mr. – Janitor of the (...) School, E. 14th St near 1st Ave., N.Y. City.

Perforating chest wounds. Fracture of sternum and ribs : James Brownle...

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Constituent letters, 1876 Nov 8

Constituent letters, 1876 Nov 8

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Constituent letters, 1876 Nov 8

Constituent letters, 1876 Nov 8

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William S. Burroughs, Mortimer Burroughs, Sr., and Mortimer Burroughs, Jr., St. Louis, ca. 1920.
George Croghan to Sir William Johnson

George Croghan to Sir William Johnson

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National Civil Commission of the Republic, Étienne Polverel & Léger-Félicité Sonthonax

National Civil Commission of the Republic, Étienne Polverel & Léger-Fé...

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Léger-Félicité Sonthonax to Pascal. Haiti

Léger-Félicité Sonthonax to Pascal. Haiti

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Aldrich, Mildred - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

Aldrich, Mildred - Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine Contributions

NYPL collection of correspondence between editors and contributors, or potential contributors to the Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine was published in 1881 in New Y... More

Poe, Edgar Allan. ALS to, Charles Dickens collection of papers

Poe, Edgar Allan. ALS to, Charles Dickens collection of papers

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Letter from French settler. Haiti

Letter from French settler. Haiti

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Shirtless man stands sideways displaying right forearm, brace lies on tabletop.

Shirtless man stands sideways displaying right forearm, brace lies on ...

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Rob[er]t Finn. Judge of the Superior court of the City of New York.  Dec[embe]r 1857.

Rob[er]t Finn. Judge of the Superior court of the City of New York. D...

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Letters, Sketches and Miscellaneous Papers / Duyckinck family papers

Letters, Sketches and Miscellaneous Papers / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

Dwight, Theodore (1796-1866) / Duyckinck family papers

Dwight, Theodore (1796-1866) / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

Henry Philip Tappan letter to E.A. Duyckinck / Duyckinck family papers

Henry Philip Tappan letter to E.A. Duyckinck / Duyckinck family papers

The Duyckinck family played a significant role in the literary and cultural life of New York City in the mid-19th century. Evert A. Duyckinck (1816-1878) and his brother George L. Duyckinck (1823-1863) were bot... More

Letter to an unidentified correspondent

Letter to an unidentified correspondent

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Vanderbilt, Cornelius - Samuel J. Tilden papers

Vanderbilt, Cornelius - Samuel J. Tilden papers

The Samuel J. Tilden Papers is a collection of documents, correspondence, and other materials relating to Samuel J. Tilden (1814-1886), an American politician and lawyer. The Tilden Papers cover a wide range of... More

Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

Document, Thomas Addis Emmet collection

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Maria Garcia, Liberta

Maria Garcia, Liberta

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