Federalist Collection

General Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho)
STC354308 General Sheridan at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union General Philip H)

(1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. At Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston, 1776
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. At Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston, 1776. Oil on panel, c1806, by Gilbert Stuart

MADISON: FEDERALIST. Essay number ten from the Federalist Papers, written by James Madison under the pseudonym Publius, 1787

Second President of the United States. Oil painting attributed to Bass Otis (after Gilbert Stuart), c1800
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States. Oil painting attributed to Bass Otis (after Gilbert Stuart), c1800

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Washington as a Freemason in masonic attire, holding a scroll and trowel with portraits of the Marquis de Lafayette

Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810). Engraving. Colored
Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810). American officer. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. American cartoon, 1798, engraving on the fight in Congress between Roger Griswold (wielding cane) and Matthew Lyon, the most notable victim of the Sedition Act of 1798

Daniel Webster, 1800
3507814 Daniel Webster, 1800; (add.info.: Daniel Webster, 1782-1852; Federalist Congressman from New Hampshire, 1813-1817; Whig Congressman from Massachusetts)

USA, New Hampshire, Orford, one of the seven Ridge Federalist-style houses

Constitutionalists Repair Railway Destroyed by Federalists
A group of Constitutionalists repair a railroad destroyed by federalist forces. Several men repair the metal tracks as others move wood, clear the track, or watch from a parked locomotive ahead

Private Francis E. Brownell of the 11th New York Infantry (b / w photo)
PNP270228 Private Francis E. Brownell of the 11th New York Infantry (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General Judson Kilpatrick (1836-81) (engraving)
PNP261621 Major General Judson Kilpatrick (1836-81) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October
KW271371 General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October, 1864 (colour lithograph) by Ogden

Major General George Meade (1815-72) (b / w photo)
PNP261624 Major General George Meade (1815-72) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln squaring up to Jefferson Davis (engraving)
PNP270234 Cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln squaring up to Jefferson Davis (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65)

Unknown Union soldier (b / w photo)
PNP270232 Unknown Union soldier (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in photographers studio; American Civil War 1861-65;)

Major General George Meade at the battle of Gettysburg on July 2nd 1863
CHT277088 Major General George Meade at the battle of Gettysburg on July 2nd 1863, 1900 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General George Meade at the battle of Gettysburg on July 2nd 1863 (colour litho)
STC354329 Major General George Meade at the battle of Gettysburg on July 2nd 1863 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October
STC354318 General Sherman at Kenesaw Mountain during the Battle of Allatoona Pass, 4th October, 1864 (colour litho) by Ogden

Portrait of General Winfield Scott, 1861-65 (sepia photo)
STC354301 Portrait of General Winfield Scott, 1861-65 (sepia photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: General-in-Chief; commanded US forces in the War of 1812)

Major General Fitz John Porter (1822-1901) (engraving)
PNP261628 Major General Fitz John Porter (1822-1901) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909) (b / w photo)
PNP261620 General Oliver Otis Howard (1830-1909) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Starke Rosecrans (1819-98) (b / w photo)
PNP261612 William Starke Rosecrans (1819-98) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) (colour litho)
PNP261609 General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General-in-Chief; commanded US forces in the War of 1812)

General Albert James Myer (1828-80) (engraving)
PNP261608 General Albert James Myer (1828-80) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General James Birdseye McPherson (1828-64) (engraving)
PNP261606 General James Birdseye McPherson (1828-64) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eight prominent American Civil War Generals (engraving)
PNP261601 Eight prominent American Civil War Generals (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: clockwise from centre, George Henry Thomas (1816-70) Jefferson C

The Burr-Hamilton Duel, 1804 (coloured engraving)
PNP253871 The Burr-Hamilton Duel, 1804 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Marshall (1755-1835), engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving)
STC182368 John Marshall (1755-1835), engraved by Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) (engraving) by Inman, Henry (1801-46) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fisher Ames, engraved by John Francis Eugene Prud Homme (1800-92
STC187248 Fisher Ames, engraved by John Francis Eugene Prud Homme (1800-92) after a copy of the original by David Edwin (1776-1841) (engraving) by Stuart

Major General Hooker at the Battle of Chancellorville, Virginia
STC354327 Major General Hooker at the Battle of Chancellorville, Virginia, 3rd May 1863 (colour litho) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General Grenville Dodge (1881-1916) (b / w photo)
PNP261629 Major General Grenville Dodge (1881-1916) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Lincoln meets his generals at Antietam, 3rd October 1862 (b / w photo)
PNP261613 President Lincoln meets his generals at Antietam, 3rd October 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Contemporary Comment on the Burr-Hamilton Duel in the New York Evening Post
PNP253873 Contemporary Comment on the Burr-Hamilton Duel in the New York Evening Post, 19th July 1804 (print) by American School

General Sheriden at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho)
KW271370 General Sheriden at the Battle of Five Forks, Virginia, 1st April, 1865 (colour litho) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union General Philip H)

Hamilton addressing the mob (engraving)
984444 Hamilton addressing the mob (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Hamilton addressing the mob, 1797.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Presidents of the United States (litho)
3646400 Presidents of the United States (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presidents of the United States)

Campaign Uniforms of the Federal Army (w / c on paper)
PNP277171 Campaign Uniforms of the Federal Army (w/c on paper) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) (engraving)
PNP261604 General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General-in-Chief; commanded forces in the War of 1812)

General James Shields (1810-79) (engraving)
PNP261627 General James Shields (1810-79) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union general during the American Civil War; only person in United States)

Major General George Meade (1815-72) (engraving)
PNP261625 Major General George Meade (1815-72) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Major General Lewis Lew Wallace (1827-1905) (b / w photo)
PNP261614 Major General Lewis Lew Wallace (1827-1905) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Starke Rosencrans (1819-98) (colour litho)
PNP261611 William Starke Rosencrans (1819-98) (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General George H. Thomas (1816-70) (engraving)
PNP261605 General George H. Thomas (1816-70) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; American, out of copyright

John Charles Fremont (1813-90) (engraving)
PNP261603 John Charles Fremont (1813-90) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Republican party candidate to stand for President of the United States;)

George Washington, 1st President of the United States of America, pub
STC126900 George Washington, 1st President of the United States of America, pub. 1901 (photogravure) (see also 84521 & 85433) by Stuart

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The term "federalist" holds significant historical and political importance in the United States. It refers to a range of individuals, events, and ideas that shaped the nation's early years. One of the most prominent figures associated with federalism is George Washington (1732-1799), who served as the first President of the United States. A famous painting by Gilbert Stuart depicts him at Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston in 1776, showcasing his leadership during a crucial moment in American history. James Madison, often hailed as the "Father of the Constitution, " also played a pivotal role in promoting federalist principles. In his essay number ten from The Federalist Papers, written under the pseudonym Publius in 1787, he eloquently argued for a strong central government to prevent factions from undermining democracy. John Adams (1735-1826), another key figure among federalists, served as America's second President. An oil painting attributed to Bass Otis captures his likeness and showcases his contribution to shaping early American politics. Federalism was not limited to political leaders; it extended into various aspects of society. Freemasonry played an influential role during this era, with George Washington depicted in masonic attire holding symbolic items such as scrolls and trowels. This color lithograph from c1899 highlights Washington's association with Freemasonry while featuring portraits of Marquis de Lafayette and Andrew Jackson alongside biblical scenes. The concept of federalism also found expression through art forms beyond portraiture. John Trumbull's 1793 painting portrays George Washington presiding over Congress—an iconic representation that symbolizes unity amidst diversity within a federated system. However, not all instances related to federalism were harmonious or peaceful. The engraving depicting Congressional pugilists Roger Griswold and Matthew Lyon engaging in physical combat reflects one such turbulent event—the fight between these two congressmen became notorious due to the Sedition Act of 1798.