Six muskets used in the War of 1861-1865; two used in the Battle of Williamsburg, Va., one bearing the inscription: "Presented by Ex.-Capt. H. Meyerholz," one captured at the taking of Fort Pulaski, Ga., April 11, 1862 by General Henry W. Benham, and two unidentified. Flag of the United States, 1863. Campaign Flag, Presidential Election, George H. Pendleton for Vice President, 1864. Army and Navy Swords used in the War of 1861-1865, by Peter M. Ryerson, Jr., 1st Lieutenant 13th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers; David Austin Ryerson, Captain Company C. 13th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers; by Peter M. Ryerson, Sr., of the New York City Militia 1820-1825 and when he served in the War of 1861-1865 as Captain of the 8th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers; Henry O'Reilly, Battle of Williamsburg, Va.; M. D. Butterfield; and two swords captured in the Confederate Steamer "Florida." U. S. Navy Cutlas saved from U. S. Frigate "Cumberland" when she was destroyed by the Steamer "Merrimac" in Hampton Roads, Va., on March 8, 1862. Cannon shot of the War of 1861-1865. Part of a tree from the Battle-field of Chickamauga, Tenn., with pieces of shell imbeded. Original Model of the Iron Battery "Monitor" built by Thomas F. Rowland. Draft wheel used July 13, 1863, with names of residents in the 7th Congressional District, New York, comprising the 11th and 17th Wards. The original draft call for New York troops, July 9, 1863, signed by Abraham Lincoln. Two swords, sash, spurs, pistol, and three medals of Major Philip Schuyler, who served in the War of 1861-1865. Confederate Belt and Knife found on the Battle-field of Gettys burg. Shell from the Battle-field of Bull Run, July 21, 1861. Bronze Powder Horn belonging to John Brown, found at Harpers Ferry. Percussion Shell from the Battle-field of Bull Run. Confederate Canteen of the 4th Regiment, Charleston, S. C. Volunteers, from the Battle-field of Bull Run. Silk Boat (Gig) Pennant, used by Admiral Stephen D. Trenchard on official calls. Sword used by Admiral Stephen Decatur Trenchard, worn during the period, 1838–1862. Full dress Epaulets and six shoulder straps worn by Lieutenant John A. Sniffen, 6th Company, Seventh Regiment, in 1861. Flag presented to C Co. of the 135th Reg't N. Y. S. V. by the Friends and Ladies of West Farms, Westchester Co., N.Y., Sept. 1862. Flag displayed from the Apartments of Mr. John Austin Stevens, No. 4 Rue Glück, Paris, France, during the Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. Part of the Bowsprit of I. L. Lay's Torpedo Boat sent out November 28, 1872, propelled by carbonic acid gas, controlled and steered from shore nearly two miles, by means of electricity. Two small shells of the Spanish American War. Empty shell case of Cartridge fired from Admiral E. S. Schley's Flagship "Brooklyn" against Admiral Cervera's Flagship "Maria Teresa" off Santiago, Cuba, July 3, 1898. Mounted Gun from one of the Spanish Fleet sunk at Manila in 1898. Piece of the steam pipe of the Battle Ship "Maine" sunk in Havana Harbor, Cuba, May 15, 1898. Lantern used in the Harbor at Santiago, Cuba, before lighthouses were established. Shell taken from the Fort at Santiago. Rapid-fire gun from the Spanish Man-o'-War "Viscea," which was sunk four miles south of the entrance to Santiago. Two shells taken from the Spanish Man-o'-War “Pluton" which was sunk at the entrance to the harbor. Spanish Officer's sword. Cuban machette used by a Cuban Volunteer in the Spanish Army. Two Mauser rifles found in the last trenches on San Juan Hill. Cavalry Mauser which was found on San Juan Hill. Two pouches used in the Spanish American War. Two Spanish flags of the Spanish American War. NOTES The Daughters of the Cincinnati held a Patriotic Meeting in the Assembly Hall of the Society on April 11, 1919, which was largely attended. A Portrait of Robert Murray, formerly a U. S. Marshal of this City, painted by Rufus Wright in 1861 and his commission as Marshal, signed by Abraham Lincoln, were presented by his grandson, Robert Murray Brown. A Glass Globe Ballot Box enclosed in iron, used in New York City Elections, prior to 1870, was presented by George Hamilton Dean. Capt. Lawrence Timpson presented to the Library a file of Niles Weekly Register, 1811-1825, The Museum of Foreign Literature and Science, 1822-1824, Analectic Magazine, 1813-1817, Literary Magazine and British Review, 1788-1793 and three framed engravings "The First Prayer in Congress" "Washington delivering his Farewell Address" and "General Marion in his swamp encampment inviting a British Officer to dinner." NECROLOGY Frederic Augustus Schermerhorn, Patron by Succession since 1905, died March 20th, 1919, in the 75th year of his age. Calvin Sloane May, M. D., Member since 1907, died April 26th, 1919, in the 71st year of his age. Woodbury Gersdorf Langdon, a Life Member since 1878, died April 20th, 1919, in the 71st year of his age. Charles Henry Tenny, Member since 1903, died April 27th, 1919, in the 77th year of his age. General Asa Bird Gardiner, Member since 1871, died May 28th 1919, at Suffern, N. Y., in the 80th year of his age. Charles Isham, a Life Member since 1885, and Librarian of the Society 1888-1892, a Member of the Executive Committee 18881902, died June 9, 1919, in the 66th year of his age. MEMBERS ELECTED Francis M. Bacon, Jr. Rufus King Mrs. Rufus King Mrs. Charles H. Sabin EARLIEST MENTION OF PORTRAIT PAINTING IN THE COLONY OF NEW YORK Friday, June 12, 1663, at the City Hall present Messrs. Marten Cregier, Olof Stevenzen van Cortlant and the Officer Pieter Tonne man. The wife of Hendrick Coutrie appearing, she is told, the Burgomasters had learned, that she sold in retail; therefore she is bound to purchase the Burgherright. She answers, it was given to her husband by the Director General: asked, whether she had not given something for it to the General, she says, her husband has painted the portrait of his Honour and drawn pictures of his sons. [From "Minutes of the Orphanmasters Court of New Amsterdam 1655-1663 Minutes of the Executive Board of the Burgomasters of New Amsterdam." . . By Berthold Fernow, New York, 1907, pp. 176–177.] The New York Historical Society owns the original portrait of Governor Peter Stuyvesant which has come into its possession from the Stuyvesant family. The artist who painted the portrait is unknown and it may be that the portrait painted by Hendrick Coutrie, mentioned above, is the one now in the Society's rooms. Coutrie is otherwise unknown as an artist and no other portrait of the Governor is recorded. NOTES ON AMERICAN ARTISTS BY WILLIAM KELBY, LATE LIBRARIAN OF THe Society IV SIGN PAINTING, GILDING, &c. &c. Performed in a neat manner, at No. 30, Maiden-Lane, opposite the Pump.-A large Dry Cellar to be let, possession to be given the first of May. [Rivington's Royal Gazette, April 10, 1782.] The Subscriber proposes to instruct young gentlemen and ladies in drawing, also painting landskips, sea-pieces, &c. with water or oil colours, and the principles of perspective. Instruction also may be given to draw copie or protract maps according to the various methods adapted, plans and elevations in architecture or fortifications, &c. If a number sufficient to answer the design, offer, a proper place will be fixt, and the time appointed jointly to answer the expediency of the pupils. Please to leave notice at Mr. Gaine's. B. Garrison [New York Gazette and the Weekly Mercury, April 29, 1782.] JOHN LAWRENCE Drawing Master Presents his respectful compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of New-York, and its environs, begs leave to inform them, that he purposes teaching drawing. Those Ladies and Gentlemen that please to employ him, may depend on his using his utmost assiduity. -A Line left for him at the Coffee-House, or at Mr. Rivington's, will come to hand.--He may be spoke with at the above house, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from Eleven till One o'Clock. N. B. Specimens of his abilities may be seen by applying to said LAWRENCE. [Rivington's New-York Gazette and Universal Advertiser, Dec. 10, 1783.] |