John Russell Bartlett papers

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John Russell Bartlett papers

1850-1853

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The microfilmed John Russell Bartlet papers contain 31 watercolors and drawings by Henry Cheever Pratt; as well as 139 drawings, 2 sketchbooks, and 1 drawing book by John Russell Bartlett, all of which were created between 1850 and 1853 when Bartlett and Pratt were on expedition in Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua. Also included are 8 drawings in pencil and Chinese white drawn from Bartlett sketches by the French artist, Oscar Bessau, who was working in Washington, D.C. in 1853; 13 watercolors drawn from Bartlett sketches by Seth Eastman in 1853 when Eastman was stationed at the Office of Indian Affairs in Washington, D.C.; and 6 watercolors by Harrison Eastman, who was working in San Francisco, California during a period when John Russell Bartlett was also in that area. Five watercolors and drawings by unidentified artists; a pen and ink sketch of horses; and a self-portrait by Bartlett are also included.

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Bessau, Oscar.

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Eastman, Harrison, approximately 1823-

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Eastman, Seth, 1808-1875

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American painter of Indians. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to Brantz Mayer, 1852 Feb. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870713 American illustrator, painter, landscape artist, and army officer. From the description of Sketches, ca. 1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536311 U.S. army officer, topographical draftsman, and painter and illustrator of Indian life. An 1829 West Point gradu...

Bartlett, John Russell, 1805-1886

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U.S Boundary Commissioner, antiquarian and bibliographer; John Bartlett was appointed in 1850 to establish the border between Mexico and the United States. He worked in Texas and southern New Mexico until 1852, when he decided to go to San Diego and work from there to the east. He was removed from his position in February 1853. He published his account of his experiences in two volumes, "Personal and Narrative of Explorations and Incidents Connected with the United States and Mexican Boundary Co...

Pratt, Henry Cheever, 1803-1880

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