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Scene in Washington. Sunday Feby. 25. 1838

Scene in Washington. Sunday Feby. 25. 1838

A caricature of James Watson Webb, prominent Whig editor of the "Morning Courier and New York Enquirer." Webb is shown parading, armed to the teeth, along Pennsylvania Avenue. He carries a sword cane, a musket,... More

William J. Graves of Kentucky / A. Plum, del. & pinxt ; lith. & pub. by P. Haas, Washn. City.

William J. Graves of Kentucky / A. Plum, del. & pinxt ; lith. & pub. b...

Print shows William J. Graves, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Includes a facsimile signature and a quotation from a "speech delivered in the U.S. House Rep. Feb. 1st 1837." 26 U.S. Copyrigh... More

The new code of chivalry or what we would have done.  As approved by "The American:" For 1838

The new code of chivalry or what we would have done. As approved by "...

The second of two satires by Chambers on events surrounding the killing of Maine Congressman Jonathan Cilley by Kentucky Representative William J. Graves in a February 24, 1838, duel. (See also "Scene in Washin... More