The Secretary of War presenting a stand of colours to the 1st Regiment...
A bitter vilification of the Van Buren administration's use of bloodhounds to hunt fugitive Indians during the Second Seminole War in Florida. The artist condemns the racism and inhumanity of the measure, as w... More
Joel Roberts Poinsett / From life by William H. Brown.
Illustration shows Joel Roberts Poinsett, full-length silhouette profile portrait. Illus. in: Portrait gallery of distinguished American citizens with biographical sketches and facsimiles of original letters / ... More
J. R. Poinsett, Secretary of War
Drawing shows Joel Roberts Poinsett, full-length portrait, standing on a balcony, facing left, gesturing to a crowd below; there is a sign labeled "Tampa" beneath the balcony. Inscribed on mount: Published by ... More
The new era or the effects of a standing army
A condemnation of a Van Buren administration plan, put forward by Secretary of War Joel Poinsett, to reform the militia system through creation of a reserve force under regular army officers. The idea was attac... More
J.R. Poinsett, Secretary of War Chs. Fenderich del
Print shows Joel Roberts Poinsett, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right; includes facsimile signature. Signed on stone. Publication date based on copyright statement on item. Stamped on verso: 43309. Stam... More
Clar de kitchen. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Another Whig campaign satire, picturing incumbent Martin Van Buren and his Democratic advisers or "Kitchen Cabinet" routed by Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. In a domestic kitchen Harrison, dressed as a ... More