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Mrs. Elizabeth L. C. Dixon Visits Soldiers in Virginia
This photograph from the private family collection is a friendship keepsake of Elizabeth L.C. Dixon and her daughters, Bessie and Clemmie. Written on…
Gold Tipped Presentation Cane
In 1865 this wooden cane was given to Sen. James Dixon. Engraved on the gold handle; Hon. James Dixon from N. D. G. Esq. & J. D. M. 1865.
Senator Dixon was given this cane in 1865, the year the Civil War ended. The gift of a cane, sometimes called…
Senator Dixon was given this cane in 1865, the year the Civil War ended. The gift of a cane, sometimes called…
Chief Justice John Marshall Bill of Sale – Slave Dicey from John B. Johnson to Jaquelin Ambler dated 3 July 1787
Handwritten on the page; I do hereby bargain, sell & convey in absolute property to John Marshall for seventy pounds which I have this received from him one negro wench named Dicey with her child and do bend myself, my heirs executors &…
Harriet Malvina Wilson letter, 7 August 1869, Natick, to Mrs. Elizabeth L.C. Dixon
Harriet Wilson, the wife of vice-president Henry Wilson, wrote to Mrs. Dixon to discuss her family's happiness as well as present sickness Wilson was having.
The letter is in response of Mrs. Dixon's asking for help with Corporal Jones case.
The letter is in response of Mrs. Dixon's asking for help with Corporal Jones case.
An oval portrait of J. Dalton on ivory circa 1800
An oval portrait watercolor portrait of an officer in a red uniform, sash bearskin hat with plumme, background is robin's egg blue. Written on verso J Dalton Pinx 1800 J Sillett
Lost & Found History
There are countless pieces of history…