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    Johnsons military company and regimental record : Company "D." Empire Boys. Tenth Regiment, N.Y.G.C

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    Image of a military register with an American bald eagle on the Union shield with snake in beak and talons; background images of United States tranquil town scene in 1776 contrasting with military camp and naval ships in 1862; American flag at center; portraits of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in top corners with United States presidents' surnames in between; names of military personnel at center.

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  • In memory of Abraham Lincoln. The reward of the just

    In memory of Abraham Lincoln. The reward of the just

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    Image of a memorial print for United States president Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln ascends into heaven assisted by Father Time and an angel (or "Immortality") from a crypt; three women at left (Faith, Hope, and Charity) can be seen grieving, one holds her hand out, another with two children in her arms, and a third is slumped forward on her arms weeping; beneath Lincoln is a bald eagle, Union shield on which is written "E pluribus unum" and the goddess Columbia (or Liberty) bowing her head in sorrow, staff with Phrygian cap in hand; Lincoln's discarded armor and sword lie on the ground near a Native American Indian with his hatchet and arrows sitting with head resting on his knees; on the tomb is written the words "A. Lincoln, Died April 15th 1865."

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  • United States volunteer service. The president's thanks and certificate of honorable service

    United States volunteer service. The president's thanks and certificate of honorable service

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    Image of a military certificate of recognition of service in the American Civil War; American bald eagle emblem with Union shield, stars, and American flags at top center; certificate includes President Abraham Lincoln's thanks and certification of honorable service for Ohio National Guard Volunteer Private James Benjamin; printed signatures of President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.

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  • Commemoration of Washington

    Commemoration of Washington

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    Image of a memorial print for United States president George Washington; Washington ascends into heaven assisted by Father Time and an angel (or "Immortality") from a crypt; three women at left (Faith, Hope, and Charity) can be seen grieving, one holds her hand out, another with two children in her arms, and a third is slumped forward on her arms weeping; beneath Washington is a bald eagle, Union shield on which is written "E pluribus unum" and the goddess Columbia (or Liberty) bowing her head in sorrow, staff with Phrygian cap in hand; Washington's discarded armor and sword lie on the ground near a Native American Indian with his hatchet and arrows sitting with head resting on his knees; on the tomb is written the words "Sacred is the Memory of Washington OB 11 Dec. - D 1799. Et. 68."

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  • First division New York State artillery

    First division New York State artillery

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    Image of the 1st Division New York State Artillery Regiment assembled on horseback near the harbor in New York City; ships visible past buildings in background; American bald eagle with Union shield, olive branch, and bunch of arrows over a cluster of flags, sword, and bugle at bottom center.

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  • Officers of the United States Army and Navy prisoners of war. Libby Prison Richmond, Va

    Officers of the United States Army and Navy prisoners of war. Libby Prison Richmond, Va

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    Image of a register of United States Army and Navy prisoners of war listing the names of officers imprisoned by rank during the American Civil War; four captioned scenes from Confederate military prison Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, in corners; bald eagle with American flag, shield, arrows and olive branch at top center; Union soldiers and sailors with swords, bayonets, and harpoons at left and right center.

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