Historical Document Collection (#3)

Liberty of Speech, and of the press, January 1799 (litho)
695979 Liberty of Speech, and of the press, January 1799 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 53.2x32.9 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar
695964 To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar, 10th December 1835 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33x22 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Proclamation by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), President of the United States
695955 Proclamation by Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), President of the United States, 10 December 1832 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 78x57 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Petition from the General Congress in America to the King, Continental Congress
695948 Petition from the General Congress in America to the King, Continental Congress, 26th October 1774 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 45x27 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Declaration of Independence, Charleston, printed by Peter Timothy (1725-1782), c
695944 Declaration of Independence, Charleston, printed by Peter Timothy (1725-1782), c.2 August 1776 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 41.8x30 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

A Proclamation: amnesty offer to Shayss rebels, 17 February 1787 (litho)
695943 A Proclamation: amnesty offer to Shayss rebels, 17 February 1787 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 40.4x33 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Ordinance of secession for the state of South Carolina, 1861 (litho)
695941 The Ordinance of secession for the state of South Carolina, 1861 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 81.2x68.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Illustrated Philadelphia recruiting poster for "Major General Hancock
696090 Illustrated Philadelphia recruiting poster for " Major General Hancocks First Army Corps of Veterans" including " Union man and Woman."

Union Recruiting Poster, 1863 (litho)
696089 Union Recruiting Poster, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Litchfield)

Epitaph on the United States Of America, c. 1861 (litho)
696088 Epitaph on the United States Of America, c.1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

State of Massachusetts in Convention, State Constitution, 16th June 1780 (litho)
695969 State of Massachusetts in Convention, State Constitution, 16th June 1780 (litho) by American School, (18th century); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Draft in Berks County, 26 August 1863 (litho)
695957 The Draft in Berks County, 26 August 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 35.3x26.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Extra from the " B. & S)

Proclamation in the name of Francis Bernard, Governor of Massachusetts Bay
695946 Proclamation in the name of Francis Bernard, Governor of Massachusetts Bay: announcing a day of fasting during French & Indian War, 8th April, 1761 (litho) by American School

Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole
695935 Constitution, first printing, printed by Dunlap & Claypoole, 17-19 September 1787 (litho) (see also GLC 695933, GLC 695934 & GLC 695936) by American School

U. S. Constitution, c. 10th September 1787 (litho) (see also GLC 696084)
696083 U.S. Constitution, c.10th September 1787 (litho) (see also GLC 696084) by American School, (18th century); 43x27 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Message to the People of Maryland to support the Confederacy, 8th September 1862 (litho)
696070 Message to the People of Maryland to support the Confederacy, 8th September 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 12.8x18.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Call for volunteers under General Order No. 4, 27th December 1860 (litho)
696036 Call for volunteers under General Order No.4, 27th December 1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 35.4x21.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Deserters, 1863 (litho)
696013 Deserters, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 60.4x29.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info)

An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina
695987 An ordinance to dissolve the Union between the State of South Carolina, 20th December 1860, printed 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 71.5x66.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection

Liberty of Speech, and of the press, January 1799 (litho)
695978 Liberty of Speech, and of the press, January 1799 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 53.2x32.9 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycass Hydrometer, 1790 (litho)
696101 Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycass Hydrometer, 1790 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 41x33.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Pennsylvania State Equal Rights League, Memorial of the Pennsylvania State Equal
696100 Pennsylvania State Equal Rights League, Memorial of the Pennsylvania State Equal Rights League, to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, 20 January 1865 (litho) by American School

Second Grand Premiums by the Washington Library Co in aid of the Riverside Insitution
696097 Second Grand Premiums by the Washington Library Co in aid of the Riverside Insitution!, 20th May 1867 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 56x20 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Soldiers Camp Companion, c. 1861-1865 (litho)
696096 The Soldiers Camp Companion, c.1861-1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 45.5x30.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Election of 1864, 16th October 1864 (litho)
696087 Election of 1864, 16th October 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho)
696081 Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho) by British School, (18th Century); 39.4x25.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho)
696080 Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho) by British School, (18th Century); 39.4x25.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Loyalty Oath to protect Independence of South Carolina, 2nd April 1778 (litho)
696079 Loyalty Oath to protect Independence of South Carolina, 2nd April 1778 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 42.1x33.3 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

American Republican Town Nominations: "Beware of Foreign Influence", c
696078 American Republican Town Nominations: " Beware of Foreign Influence", c.1845 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 63.3x46.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Regulations for the city of Franklin, 1 May 1863 (litho)
696068 Regulations for the city of Franklin, 1 May 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 36.6x25.1 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

To the women of New England (circular letter), c. 1862-1865 (litho)
696066 To the women of New England (circular letter), c.1862-1865 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 28x21.4 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! Who is to be president?, c. 19th September 1864 (litho)
696062 Benedict Arnold & Horatio Seymour! Who is to be president?, c.19th September 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 33.2x25.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The drunkards progress, or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness, & ruin
696040 The drunkards progress, or the direct road to poverty, wretchedness, & ruin, 1826 (litho) by Barber, John Warner (1798-1885); 46x29 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Circular no. 12, a blank application for exemption from service in the Confederate Army
696039 Circular no. 12, a blank application for exemption from service in the Confederate Army, 24 March 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 32.5x19.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection

Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c. 19th March 1861 (litho)
696011 Proceedings and address of the Constitutional Convention, c.19th March 1861 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 48.4x31 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Election Proclamation by the Governor! (elections before the Civil War)
695996 Election Proclamation by the Governor! (elections before the Civil War), 15th June 1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 60x46.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Announcement for the Central Fair Letter Boxes, c. 1864 (colour litho)
695992 Announcement for the Central Fair Letter Boxes, c.1864 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); 23.2x37 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Gillespie)

Resolutions printing NYS proposal for amendments to Constitution, October 1788 (litho)
695975 Resolutions printing NYS proposal for amendments to Constitution, October 1788 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 44x23 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho)
695963 Farewell address of the late General George Washington, 17th September 1796 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 57x47 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Jeffersons first inaugural speech, printed by Pechin, Baltimore
695959 Jeffersons first inaugural speech, printed by Pechin, Baltimore, 4th March 1801 (litho on silk) by American School, (19th century); 42x38 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Attention! Company!, recruiting broadside for New York 156th Infantry, 1862 (litho)
695956 Attention! Company!, recruiting broadside for New York 156th Infantry, 1862 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 52.4x35.9 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

To the Commissioners Appointed by the East-India Company, for the Sale of Tea, in America
695950 To the Commissioners Appointed by the East-India Company, for the Sale of Tea, in America, signed Scaevola, 1773 (litho) by American School

Appeal for our soldiers, Ohio [in scrapbook], c. 1861-1865 (litho)
695942 Appeal for our soldiers, Ohio [in scrapbook], c.1861-1865 (litho) by Hatch, George (fl.1861-1865); Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Preliminary articles of peace between... Great Britain
695932 Preliminary articles of peace between...Great Britain and...the United Provinces, 02 September 1783 (litho) by British School, (18th Century); 41x34 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1866
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Rome and surroundings
Antique illustration of Rome and surroundings

Ancient Rome
Antique illustration Map of Ancient Rome from 1898

Engraving of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from 1870
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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Time: A Glimpse into Historical Documents" Step back in time as we explore a collection of captivating historical documents that have shaped our world. From the iconic Declaration of Independence, signed by the visionary founding fathers in 1776, to President Abraham Lincoln's powerful Inaugural address at the National Capitol, these artifacts hold immense significance. Delicate yet enduring, Heinrich Schliemann's copper Proclamation from 1823 transports us to an era where rebellion was suppressed with unwavering determination. Meanwhile, a lithograph dated August 23rd, 1775, reveals a vivid snapshot of American history during times of turmoil. Leonardo da Vinci's renowned Vitruvian Man takes center stage twice within this compilation - his masterful strokes capturing human perfection and scientific curiosity dating back to 1492. As we marvel at this timeless artwork, let us not forget its profound influence on art and anatomy. Journeying further into history brings us face-to-face with an enchanting map illustration depicting Moscow in the 17th century. This intricate depiction showcases Russia's rich cultural heritage and offers a glimpse into its past glory. The Code of Law (Sudebnik) enacted by Tsar Ivan IV in 1550 stands tall as a testament to justice and governance during one of Russia's most transformative periods. Its meticulous details provide insight into legal systems that have stood for centuries. Monumental Inscriptions. The very words evoke intrigue as we delve into lithographs from July 4th, 1828 - immortalizing moments when communities celebrated their shared values and commemorated their collective achievements. The Essex Republican Convention held on March 19th, 1823 echoes through time via another lithograph; it serves as evidence that political discourse has always been essential for societal progress. Lastly but no less significant is "Don't Unchain the Tiger. " - a lithograph from July 24th, 1863.