The Winterthur Library

The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

Creator: Albert Bierstadt, 1830-1902

Title: Collection

Dates: 1855-1927

Call No.: Col. 276

Acc. No.: [various – see detailed description]

Quantity: 2 boxes

Location: 15 K 5

BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT

Albert Bierstadt was a popular American landscape painter in the 19^th century. Born in Germany on January 7, 1830, he came to America when an infant and grew up in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He returned to Germany at the age of 23 and studied painting there and in Rome until 1857. In 1858, Bierstadt made a trip to the American West; he became particularly known for his grand portrayals of the western mountains and Yosemite Valley. In 1860, he settled in New York City permanently; he died there on February 18, 1902. Bierstadt's sister, Eliza, was involved in his career.

SCOPE AND CONTENT

The collection consists of letters, signatures and calling cards, a newspaper article, watercolors, photographs, and a pencil sketch. Most of the letters were written by or to Bierstadt or his sister Eliza. Topics mentioned include invitations to social gatherings, offers to give speeches, descriptions of trips, real estate ventures, buying and selling Bierstadt's paintings, and placing Bierstadt's works in exhibitions. Many letters were originally in a scrapbook compiled by Eliza to document her brother's career.

ORGANIZATION

The collection is divided into three series: letters, artwork and art reproductions, and the scrapbook. The scrapbook included many loose items, which have been removed from the book and placed in separate folders. The loose items from the scrapbook are divided into two groups: letters (including signatures, calling cards, and newspaper clippings) and artwork (including photographs). Within each series, the items are arranged in accession number order.

PROVENANCE

Purchased from various sources.

RELATED MATERIALS

Additional Bierstadt letters are in the Carson Autograph Collection, Col. 66.

ACCESS POINTS

People:

Bierstadt, Eliza, 1833-1896.

Bancroft, George.

Stoddard, W. O.

Tremont, W. B.

Topics:

Butterflies - Pictorial works.

Watercolor painting.

Painting, American.

Real property, Exchange of.

Art patrons - Correspondence.

Artists - Social life and customs.

Artists - Correspondence.

United States - Description and travel.

Letters.

Photographic prints.

Watercolors.

Artists.

Painters.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

Location: 15 K 5

Box 1:

Series I: Letters:

Folder 1:

68x101.1 From A. Bierstadt to W.O. Stoddard, 1872. Giving Stoddard permission to start on Mt. Hood artwork. Bierstadt had just received letter from Russian minister that the Russian Order of St. Stanislas (2nd class) had been conferred on him. [see also acc. no. 69x53a]

68x101.2 From A. Bierstadt to W.O. Stoddard, May, 1872. Relates to property and mines in Owens Valley. Bierstadt spoke of immense amounts of ore and noted that two men had realized $600,000.00 from what they took out the previous year. He strongly urged Stoddard and friends to get involved in land speculation.

68x101.3a-b From A. Bierstadt to W.O. Stoddard, no date, includes envelope. Note may have accompanied a picture which had been insured for $25,000.00 Letter refers to picture of Mt. Hood.

68x101.4a-b From A. Bierstadt to W.O. Stoddard, February 1873, includes envelope. Refers to "Emerald Pool" art work being sent to Vienna exhibition. Gives instructions to Stoddard regarding making deposit and sending a check to cover taxes on Jersey property and Ball Black Bills. Posted from San Francisco.

68.101.5 From A. Bierstadt to W.O. Stoddard, August, 19, 1875. Posted from Irvington-on-Hudson. Speaks of land speculation; Bierstadt had given a map to his friend, Mayor Egbert, who was looking at property.

Folder 2:

68x135.1 Letter from A. Bierstadt to Miss Harrison, no date. Gives advice on photographs she had brought to him; he was not interested in buying.

68.135.2 Letter from A. Bierstadt to Gardner Brewer, Nov. 28, 1870. Bierstadt offers to sell his pictures to Brewer. Bierstadt and wife are preparing to leave for California for one year.

68.135.3 From A. Bierstadt to unknown, March 1873, written from San Francisco. He recommended the services of friend, Col. Eddy, who appears to be a guide who had access to a steam tug. Eddy had been guide for Bierstadt at Yosemite. Col. Eddy and Bierstadt were at Occidental Hotel.

68x135.4 From A. Bierstadt to Mr. Edwards, April, 1886. Declining invitation due to illness.

68x135.5 From A. Bierstadt to Mrs. Clark, April, 1891. Note accompanied sketch for her daughter of autumn woods. Ill health prevented him from making delivery in person. He had been hospitalized and suffered from rheumatism.

Folder 3:

69x52 Letter from A. Bierstadt to Mr. Hartly, June, 22, 1864. Haggling over price of frame, dispute over measurement and price.

69x53a-b Letter from A. Bierstadt, San Francisco, to M. Bodisco, Imperial Consulate of Russia, New York, Dec. 29, 1872. Asking Bodisco to forward the insignia of the Russian Order of St. Stanislaus, which had been awarded to Bierstadt, to California.

Also the envelope for the letter.

Letter and envelope are embossed with a bee superimposed on an A.

69x54 Letter from A. Bierstadt to Mr. Tait, dated February 14, 1881. Relates to Art Committee

Folder 4:

69x228 Letter from A. Bierstadt to unknown, on letterhead: Studio, 1271 Broadway, Corner 32nd St., June 6, 1888. Text relates to possible purchase of property; he appears to be seeking a business partner.

72x41 From A. Bierstadt to Mr. Parker, New York, December 30, 1883. Bierstadt describes trip to New Bedford and Indian artwork, carvings in wood and stone, found near "mouth of Columbia." Refers to tribe called Haida, inhabiting Queen Charlotte Island and their skill with slate. Bierstadt appears to be offering these carvings for sale.

73x158a-b Letter from Albert Bierstadt to L.G. Sellstedt, 1864. Requested two photo prints of a picture entitled "Indians Travelling". Bierstadt intended to reproduce them in India ink. Bierstadt offered his large picture of the Rocky Mountains to be loaned for the summer.

Series II: Artwork and art reproductions

Folder 1:

75x29 Artwork (butterfly) done by Miss Eliza Bierstadt, sister of Albert. Dated September 26, 1866. Note at bottom refers to how she produced the effect.

[no acc. no.] Reproduction of a butterfly drawing by Bierstadt, with a note on the back about how it was done and the location of the original

Series III: Scrapbook: loose items from scrapbook

Letters, calling cards, newspaper clippings, etc., from scrapbook:

Folder 1:

64x39.2 From A. Bierstadt to Mr. Taft, no date. This is a "fragment" of letter, mentions presenting work to art gallery.

64x39.9 Signature of Albert Bierstadt, New York, dated August 1, 1877.

64x39.10 Two signatures of Albert Bierstadt, New York, dated November 30, 1897, and December 1, 1897.

Folder 2:

64x39.13 Signed by J.B. Aldrich, addressed "Dear Madame," dated December 8, 1884. On letterhead of The Atlantic Monthly, Boston. Text unclear.

64x39.14 From W.B. Astor, New York, to Bierstadt. Dated December 8, 1876. Astor declined Bierstadt's offer to lease eight lots for a term of years.

64x39.15 From Geo. Bancroft to Bierstadt, March, 21, 1864. Directed Bierstadt to finish within the year the best picture that he could for $750.00 Bancroft said he was a "man of letters" and apologized for his limited resources.

64x39.16 From Geo. Bancroft to Bierstadt, May, 1865. Spoke of picture Bierstadt would do for him.

64x39.17 From Geo. Bancroft to Bierstadt, January, 24, 1866. Extends dinner invitation.

64x39.18 From Geo. Bancroft to Miss Bierstadt, May 31, 1866. Confirmed meeting to take place at Bierstadt's studio.

64x39.19 From Geo. Bancroft to Bierstadt, February 3, 1873. Advised Bierstadt to exhibit his work in Vienna. Bancroft pledged to help secure an excellent position in the rooms at Vienna. Sent his regards to Bierstadt's wife.

64x39.20 To Bierstadt from unknown, no date.

64x39.21a-b From W.H. Beard to Miss Eliza Bierstadt, April 17, 1867. Appeared to be a good friend of Miss Bierstadt. He reported on a recent move to New York. Said he had sold art work for $12,000.00 over past summer. Also sold in Cleveland and Chicago. He was currently painting a companion to the "Old Woman in a Shoe" to be entitled "Gulliver's Foot." He described the painting in detail.

64x39.22 From W.H. Beard to Miss Eliza Bierstadt, dated April 20, 1884. His answer to her request for a print that he had sold to Harper Bros. He would attempt to get it back, making a substitution.

64x39.23 From Henry W. Bellows to Bierstadt, October 30, 1865. To make arrangements for meeting between Bierstadt and Mrs. T. King. She and her children were staying at St. James Hotel in New York.

64x39.24 Dated December 9, 1855. No addressee, signed Burton. Writer was upset at administration's figure of $71,000.00 for the year. Asked for total number of army and navy, expense to obtain and sustain them.

64x39.25 From W.P. Blake to Bierstadt, December, 8, 1865, posted from San Francisco. He had had Bierstadt's chromo of "Light and Shadow" framed and hung in his parlor. Refers to stereoscopic picture of the moon.

Folder 3:

64x39.27 From V. Botta to A. Bierstadt, June 16, 1860, requesting the contribution of a sketch, drawing, or painting to help raise aid for Garibaldi's efforts for Italian freedom and nationality. Funds raised would be sent to Gen. Garibaldi as the donation of artists in America.

64x39.29 From Geo. H. Boughton relating to Bierstadt's work and commissions. Undated.

64x39.30 No date, appears to be dinner invitation. Mentions "mule meat and mustard," no signature.

64x39.31 No date. From Kowles to Miss Bierstadt regarding waterproof cardboard and where it could be found.

64x39.33 Signature (?) with February 28, 1863 date.

Folder 4:

64x39.34 From Frederic E. Church to Miss Bierstadt, September 3, 1869. She wanted to purchase some of his work but he had nothing available, having just returned from Europe.

64x39.35 From Frederic E. Church to Miss Bierstadt, September 8, 1869. Further explaining his inability to send her any of his work.

64x39.36a-b From Frederic Church to M. Forrest (?) dated August 18, 1873. Relates to disputed artwork, a painting done by Church, then a copy by D. W. C. Boutelle. Church was very unhappy with results. Refers to painting of Niagara done by Forrest.

64x39.37 No date, no signature. Note on engraving.

64x39.38 October 15, 1878, Edinburgh. Receipt for Church's picture sold to H.B. Thompson. Sold by W. Forrest for 200. Stamp on receipt.

64x39.39 September 29, 1868, letter from Cataract House, Niagara Falls. Unknown person is writing on behalf of Judge Clinton to Miss Bierstadt asking her to join Judge and others in looking for shells.

64x39.41 From G.W. Chistins to Miss Bierstadt dated November 15, 1868. Gives her information about the "notice of Vesuinus" and the location of Madison University in Madison County, New York.

64x39.42 Signature, unable to read, no date.

64x39.43 Dated February 2, 1866 on letterhead "Thirty-Ninth Congress, U.S. House of Representatives" to Bierstadt from Colfax setting time to meet.

64x39.44 Addressed to "Dear Sir," dated May 26, 1869, South Bend, Indiana. Instructions to send the companion to the "Barefoot" as soon as possible.

64x39.45 Signature, unable to read, no date.

64x39.46 From Sam Colman to Miss Bierstadt, dated April 10, 1869. He did not have water colors for Buffalo which she had requested. Colman was waiting for photographs and would send them along when available.

64x39.47 Signature of Dr. Crockett, Feb. 10 [no year].

Folder 5:

64x39.49 Signature of Jasper F. Cropsey, no date.

64x39.50 From G.W. Curtis to A. Bierstadt, March 26, 1865. Declining invitation for dinner.

64x39.51 From G.W. Curtis, North Shore, N.Y., dated December 27, 1865. Declining invitation to club meeting.

64x39.52 From Elizabeth B. Custer, Secretary of Society of Decorative Art, to A. Bierstadt, thanking him for donation to the Society.

64x39.53 Signature of R.T. Chilton, Washington, April 19, 1854.

64x39.54 From Anna (?) to Eliza Bierstadt, March 5, 1867. Expressing thanks for Eliza's letter in which she praised Anna and her art work.

64x39.55 Calling card of A. Bierstadt with signature on back of John A. (?).

64x39.56 From Mary A. Dodge to Miss Bierstadt, no date. Dodge explained she had had no photographs taken.

64x39.57 From Mr. Duffaim (?) to A. Bierstadt, June 26, 1883. Apologizes for not being able to see Bierstadt due to work schedule.

64x39.58a Note from Dunraven to Bierstadt asking Bierstadt to accompany him to see collection. No date.

64x39.58b Envelope for invitation.

64x39.59 From Timothy Dwight to Mr. Wilder, November 7, 1890. Declining invitation for dinner.

Folder 6:

64x39.60 Scrap of paper, no date. Lists three names: Harrison Earle, Samuel B. Fales and C. Schuessde. Includes addresses.

64x39.61 From A.L. Elliott, March 19, 1866. Addressed to "Madam." Refers to the enclosed "Carte D'Verite" for the Artists Album to be presented at the Fair.

64x39.62 A pencil memorandum in the handwriting of Edward Everett instructing receiver of note to request W. Barringer at Madrid to have copies made of Washington Irving dispatches. To be sealed and addressed to W. Irving and forwarded to the Department.

64x39.63 From James T. Fields, January 29, 1862 to "Dear Sir" complimenting art work.

64x39.64 From J. T. Fields to Bierstadt, December 27, 1865. Declining invitation.

64x39.65 Signature of John Fislhe, Waterbury, CT. February 3, 1897.

64x39.66 For Mr. Bierstadt, October 4, 1865, a list of five signatures.

64x39.67 From Mrs. J.D. Freeman ("Periwinkle") to A. Bierstadt, January 28, 1862. Note relates to her visit to Bierstadt's studio.

64x39.68 From W.B. Tremont to Miss Bierstadt, February 16, 1874. Sent addresses of mutual friends.

64x39.69 From W.B. Tremont to Miss Bierstadt, no date. Invitation to dinner along with remarks of praise for her art work.

64x39.70 From W.B. Tremont to Miss Bierstadt, no date. Invitation.

Folder 7:

64x39.71 From W.B. Tremont to Miss Bierstadt, no date. Explained that rain and plumbing work would prevent them from planned outing.

64x39.72 From W.B. Tremont to Miss Bierstadt, February 16, 1868. Writes of inability to purchase picture due to lack of funds. Notes that A. Bierstadt's "Storm in the Rocky Mountains" had sold for a great price. Mentions the Queen's interest in his work.

64x39.73 Note to Miss Bierstadt, dated May 2, 1868, signature not legible. Miss Bierstadt had had a question about sending package, writer instructs her to send it to Danish Consul in New York. Parcel seems to be intended for a Miss Raasloff.

64x39.74 From W.B. Tremont to Miss Bierstadt, January 21, 1875. Sent news of mutual friends.

64x39.75 From W.B. Tremont to A. Bierstadt, no date. Note with check for $4000.00 for picture at the Academy.

64x39.76 From Horace Howard Turness to A. Bierstadt, no date. Thanked Bierstadt for picture of Mt. St. Helens. Writer had done some service for Bierstadt and this was means of repayment.

64x39.77 Scrap of paper with signature: "Lucretia R. Garfield." No date.

64x39.78 Admission ticket for Mrs. William Gay to Reception Ball in honor of H.I.H. The Grand Duke Alexis at the Academy of Music, November 29, 1871. Signed by Albert Bierstadt.

64x39.79 From W. Allan Gay, addressed to "Madame," March 13, 1870. Acknowledges her note and request.

64x39.80 Addressed to Mr. McHenry, October 17, 1865, unsigned. Writer had been told by Bierstadt that McHenry wanted to buy art work entitled "Spring." It was presently owned by W. A. Fowler who offered to sell it for $2000.00 Offers his most important work, a view from the top of Mt. Washington. Planned to exhibit it at Paris.

64x39.81 From Parke Godwin to Bierstadt, May 29, 1865, invitation.

Folder 8:

64x39.82 From Arthur T. Hadley to Mrs. Taft, January 16, 1899. Declining her request for him to lecture.

64x39.83 From Constance Cary Harrison to Mr. Taft, no date. Letter seems to concern a student of Mr. Taft. Harrison is concerned about his weakness in algebra.

64x39.84 Reproduction of document dated June 1775, signed by John Hancock. Begins " . . . the delegates of the United States."

64X39.85 From Winfield S. Hancock to Bierstadt, dated December 16, 1881. Enclosed with a letter of Lt. Gen. Sheridan concerning his trip through Rocky Mountains. Asked for return of letter when Bierstadt was finished.

64x39.86 From Winfield S. Hancock to Bierstadt, November 14, 1885. Requested information concerning an artist named Rev. Johannes A. Oertel who had a studio in either New York or in Garden City.

64x39.87 From Townsend Harris to Bierstadt, December 26, no year. Declining Bierstadt's invitation to come and meet the "Travellers."

64x39.88 From Thomas Hicks to Bierstadt, January 17, 1864. Invitation to lunch.

64x39.89 From M.J. Holmes, Brown Cottage, Brockport, N.Y. to Miss Anne A. Thompson, April 22, 1893. Declining invitation to speak at her church.

64x39.90 From D. Huntington to Bierstadt, Christmas, 1865. Sent Christmas greetings and promised to visit Bierstadt's studio the following evening after attending "old-fashioned tea party."

64x39.91 From J.B. Irving, Jr. to Miss Bierstadt, March 20, 1866. Note accompanying likenesses of Irving which she had requested.

Folder 9:

64x39.92 From J.F. Kensett to Bierstadt, 1866. Declining invitation.

64x39.93 Small card, no date. Signature appears to be that of Thomas Starr King.

64x39.94 From George B. Lambdin, Director of Germantown, Pennsylvania, to Bierstadt, dated December 2, 1860. Congratulates Bierstadt on receiving the Rotary exhibition project. Promised to aid Bierstadt in plans. He agrees French and German picture are bought while Americans "look in vain" for purchasers.

64x39.95 From George B. Lambdin to Mr. Taylor, June 20, 1866. Apologizes for forgetting Miss Bierstadt's request.

64x39.96 From F.W. Lander to Bierstadt, May 4, 1859. Letter of introduction for the Hon. Delegate from Utah, Dr. Bernhisal.

64x39.97 From Charles Lanman, Newburyport, Massachusetts to Bierstadt, August 4, 1862. Comments on recent meeting at Glen House, N.H. Mentions visiting gallery in Boston and seeing Bierstadt's "Lucerne." Praised Bierstadt's work and offered $100.00 for one of his small pictures. Refers to war news in newspaper.

64x39.98 Card signed Charles Lanman, September 26, 1862.

64x39.99 No date, fragments of letter signed E[manuel]. Leutze. Refers to Bierstadt, A. Achenbach, J.B. Irving, Jr., William S. Hasseltine.

64x39.100 May 17, 1925, page 18 from the New York Times Magazine. Article about recently discovered work of Leutze, a painting of Washington at battle of Trenton

64x39.101 From Cecilia Lewis, Roxbury, to Bierstadt, April 28, 1863. Poem she wrote in praise of Bierstadt's talent.

64x39.102 Signature of Will H. Les___, unclear. No date.

64x39.103 From John A. Logan to Bierstadt, July 20, 1882. On United States Senate stationary, pledging his support of art and artists.

64x39.104 From John G. Lorne to Bierstadt, May 25, 1882. Lorne hopes to see Bierstadt to Quebec.

64x39.105 From John G. Lorne, Victoria, B.C., to Bierstadt, November 14, 1882. Expresses sympathy for disaster at Bierstadt's "place on the Hudson." Lorne had gotten news from the Telegraph.

Folder 6:

64x39.106 From Jervis McEntee to Bierstadt, May 14, 1864. Thanked Bierstadt for sending check for $150.00 for the Count's picture. Lamented lack of new in the country.

64x39.107 From Jervis McEntee to "Madame," September 5, 1874. Apologizes for not having sketches for her to purchase. Suggests she visit his studio in the city.

64x39.109 From T. Morgan to Eliza Bierstadt, July 8, 1881. Note sent with prescription for Salicylic Acid for rheumatism and gives direction for taking it. Prescription is by Dr. W. Ogorman of Newark.

64x39.110 From Louis P. Morton to the Hon. Alonzo Taft, U.S. Minister in Vienna, Dec. 3, 1883. Regards the withdrawal of a decree of 1881 which prohibited the importation of American pork in France. Refers to epidemics of trichinosis in Germany. Greek government had also prohibited American pork.

64x39.111 Name card with note, no date. M Munkacsy, Hoffman House.

64x39.112 Name card with note, no date. M Munkacsy.

64x39.113 Signatures (2) of M Munkacsy, 1886.

64x39.114 Signature of M Munkacsy, 1886.

64x39.115 Signatures (2) of M Munkacsy, 1886.

64x39.116 From Hugo Musterburg to Mr. Taft, June 12, 1908. Discusses school and education philosophy, argues against idleness of vacations and Saturdays for students, lack of discipline, and distraction of sports.

Folder 11:

64x39.117 Signature of Joel Parker, no date.

64x39.118 From William Phelps to Mr. Taft, January 17, 1899. Letterhead Yale University, accepting invitation to come and speak on the "Origins of Modern Theatre."

64x39.119 From Wendell Phillips to Eliza Bierstadt, no date. Note with something he had sent to her, unclear what this was.

64x39.120 From Sir Morton Peto (?) to Eliza Bierstadt, October 28, 1865. Invitation for concert and dinner at Delmonico's.

64x39.121 From to H.J. Raymond to L.J. Brieman, November 18, 1864. Declining invitation to give lecture.

64x39.122 No date, address Bierstadt, Buchanan Road, 14th & Broadway. Name Wm. P. Brannan.

64x39.123 From William T. Richards, Germantown, Philadelphia, March 20, 1866, to E. Bierstadt. Note accompanied print "Carte de Visite."

64x39.124 From P.F. Rothermel to Bierstadt, April 10, 1865. Refers to Bierstadt's Rotary exhibit, mentions Bierstadt's painting of Mt. Hope.

64x39.125 From W. Raasloff to Miss Bierstadt, January 31, 1866. Thanked Bierstadt for photographs of Anna, included a sketch of two flags, on is "Man of War" flag.

64x39.126 From W. Raasloff to Bierstadt, no date. Refers to delivery of box.

Folder 12:

64x39.127 From F. B. Sanborn, Concord, Massachusetts, to Mrs. H.D. Taft, July 1, 1904. Refers to articles written by Sanborn dealing with genealogy of Sanborn family. Refers to Rev. S. Bachler, founder of town of Hampton, N.H.

64x39.128 From C. Samm? to J. R. Kochler, December 14, 1866. Text not in English. Writer refused to give a lecture in Hoboken. Engagements in West by Association of Western Literary Society. Letterhead reads "Editorial Rooms of the Detroit Post"

64x39.129 From John Sherman, Senate Chamber, Washington, to A. Bierstadt, June 9, 1886. Had received Bierstadt's letter and referred it to Sec. of Treasury.

64x39.130 Signature of John Sherman, no date.

64x39.131 From W.T. Sherman to A. Bierstadt, February 13, 1889. Invitation to dinner with Sherman and friends.

64x39.133 From Edward Seymour, Earl of Somerset, to Bierstadt, November 13, 1864. Appears to be invitation.

64x39.134 From William L. Sonntag to Bierstadt, April 24, 1866. Short note mentioning Bierstadt's brother.

64x39.136 From E.C. Stedman to Bierstadt, September 4, 1893. Accepting Bierstadt's invitation to join him at the Union League Club.

64x39.138 From W. J. Stillman, Franklin, N.Y., to Bierstadt, September 16, no year. Invitation for Bierstadt to come to Adirondacks and take photographs. Stillman offers to provide outfit for woods, boat, tent, to serve as guide.

64x39.139 From Elizabeth B. Stoddard to Bierstadt, no date. Invitation to visit Stoddard and friends.

64x39.140 From Alfred B. Street to Hon. Charles P. Daly, Judge, April 6, 1866. Note sent along with gift.

64x39.141 From Charles Sumner to "Dear Sir," March 31, 1862. Note seeking cooperation of Bierstadt as he traveled to Rocky Mountains.

Folder 13:

64x39.142 Place card with name of Mrs. Horace D. Taft, March 4, 1909, decorated with picture of The White House.

64x39.143 Place card with name of Mr. Horace D. Taft, March 4, 1909, decorated with picture of The White House.

64x39.144 Scrap of note, no date, to Horace D. Taft, the Taft School, Watertown, Connecticut. Signed Wm. H. Taft.

64x39.145 From Theodore Tilton to Bierstadt, December 5, 1864. Introducing Lyman Beecher Cashart and ladies who wished to see his studio.

64x39.146 From Theodore Tilton to Bierstadt, no date. Asking price of Bierstadt's picture "Light and Shadow."

64x39.147 From George Otto Trevelyan, London, April 30, 1902. Addressed "Dear Sir." Answering questions about the impending publication of his book on the American Revolution.

64x39.148 From Ross Turner to E. Bierstadt, March 8, 1888. Answering her questions about prices of his watercolors.

64x39.149 From Richard Grant White, Secretary, Metropolitan Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, N.Y., to Bierstadt, April 16, 1864. Answering Bierstadt's questions about Indians then performing at the Fair. Commission resolved to empower Bierstadt to "contrive the engagement of the Indians and pay them for their services".

64x39.150 Signature of W. Whittredge, no date, scrap of letter.

64x39.151 From Geo. Wickersham to Mr. Taft, Oct. 28, 1909. Expressing sympathy for Mrs. Taft's illness and operation. Offers assistance while she is in Baltimore.

64x39.152 From Orlando Bolivar Willcox to Bierstadt, April 13, 1865. Inquiring if Bierstadt planned to paint any battle pieces. He suggested Fort Steadman or Fort Mahone.

64x39.153 Printed card of N.P. Willis, Idlewild, no date.

64x39.154 From O. Jennings Wise, Secretary of Legation, to Bierstadt, January 5, 1854. Letterhead reads Legation of the U.S., Berlin. In answer to Bierstadt's question about a passport and travel in Germany. Bierstadt was instructed to write to State Dept. in Washington for appropriate passport.

Box 2:

Series III: Scrapbook: loose items from scrapbook

Artwork and Photographs from scrapbook:

Folder 1:

64x39.1 Photograph of Eliza Bierstadt, no date.

Folder 2:

64x39.3 Photograph of Albert Bierstadt, no date.

64x39.4 Photograph of unknown man. He is elderly, with beard and appears to be wearing a cloak.

64x39.5 Photograph of unknown man, no date. Elderly with full beard.

Folder 3:

64x39.6 Watercolor on paper, 1889. Title - "Butterfly" Artist -Albert Bierstadt.

Folder 4:

64x39.7 Watercolor on paper, 1889. Title - "Butterfly" Artist -Albert Bierstadt.

Folder 5:

64x39.8 Unsigned, undated watercolor of butterfly.

Folder 6:

64x39.11 Albert Bierstadt's calling card, no date, with two men’s heads drawn onto the card.

Folder 7:

64x39.137 Photo of Theo. R. Stevens, May 15, 1876. Studio named is A.J. Fox, 205 N. Fifth St., St. Louis. Inscribed to Miss Bierstadt.

64x39.155 Photograph of Eliza Bierstadt, no date. Photographer in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Folder 8:

64x39.156 Unsigned, undated. Pencil sketch of mill, rural scene.

Series III: Scrapbook and items in scrapbook

64x39 Scrapbook

Note: the items in Col. 276 whose accession numbers begin with 64x39 came out of this scrapbook. Most of the items were loose and have been removed from the scrapbook and placed into separate folders. However, a few items remain in the book and are described below.

64x39.40 Letter, G. W. C[illegible], Buffalo, to Miss Eliza Bierstadt, Oct. 2, 1868. Sending her some shells; thank you for hospitality.

64x39.26 B.(?) Bonheur, to Bierstadt, no date, letter in French. Will be happy to receive him and his traveling companions.

64x39.32a a loose page, perhaps describing those in the photo in .32b. The names include Anson Burlingame, M. Leavy(?) Brown, and (?) de Champs. There are also a number of Chinese characters, perhaps the names of the Chinese in the photo.

64x39.32b photo of 8 men on a footbridge leading to a lighthouse. Five of the men are Chinese and the other three are Europeans or Americans.

64x39.48 Note, G. Croly to “My dear Sir.” Pencilled in: Paris, 1815. Invitation to take coffee with Croly’s mother.

[someone has identified this as the English poet George Croly]

64x39.28 Edwin Booth to Miss Bierstadt, June 6, 1864. Thank you for the gift.

64x39.135 signature of Jared Sparks

64x39.108 Don G. Mitchell [in pencil underneath: Ike Marvel], Edgewood, to Bierstadt, Dec. 27, 1865. Declining invitation.

64x39.12 L[oui]s Agassiz, Cambridge, to Bierstadt, April 28, 1863. His young friends are not able to accompany Bierstadt on his travels.

64x39.132 “B. P. Shillaber with compliments to A. B.,” [date illegible]; written in pencil: Mrs. Partington