#1778

[ltwilliammowett]

H.M.S. Resolution Near Alaska, by Charles J Lundgren (1911 - 1988)

#naval art #hms resolution #captain cook #search for the Northwest Passage #1778 #age of sail

[todaysdocument]

Letter from John Adams to the President of Congress

Record Group 360: Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional ConventionSeries: Papers of the Continental CongressFile Unit: Letters from John Adams

Passy Decr 6. 1778 [29 in upper right corner] Sir I have had the Honour to inclose to Congress, the speech at the opening of the British Parliament, by several opportunities: But as it opens the Intentions of the Ennemy, and warns us to be prepared, for all the Evils, which are in their Power to inflict and not in our Power to prevent, I inclose it again in another form. I have the Honour to be, with the highest Respect Sir your most obedient, and most humble servant [signed] John Adams. President of Congress.

#archivesgov #December 6 #1778 #american revolution #war of independence #continental congress #john adams #18th century

[mapsontheweb]

1778 Map of Paris

#maps #paris #1778

[artschoolglasses]

The Honourable Miss Monckton, Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1777-78

#the honourable miss monckton #sir Joshua reynolds #Joshua reynolds #reynolds #1777 #1778 #1770s #1700s #18th century #painting #portrait #art

[mioritic]

Pilgrimage certificate with illustration of the Ka'ba, Saudi Arabia or Iran, 1778 (1193 A.H.)

"This pilgrimage (hajj) certificate shows the holy city of Mecca, with the Ka'ba at centre and various monuments surrounding it. The style of domed arches that surround the map suggests that they may have been painted by Indian artists in Arabia. This image would have provided a way for the pious Muslim to imaginatively re-trace the path of pilgrimage, as well as to share that journey with those still waiting to depart. The inscription reveals that this certificate belonged to a woman, Bibi Khanum, who paid Sayyid 'Ali Wali to perform the pilgrimage in her place, perhaps due to poor health. The seal of Sayyid 'Ali Wali appears below, guaranteeing the completion of Bibi Khanum’s spiritual obligation."

Aga Khan Museum

#islam #islamic art #1778

[nordleuchten]

I am young, I am therefore unexperienced, but every mean in my power, every knowledge in the military way I can have got since the first days of my life, every thing nature could have granted to me, all my exertions, and the last drop of my blood, schall be employed in showing my acknowledgement for such a favor and how I wish to deserve it.

Marquis de La Fayette to Henry Laurens, January 26, 1778.

Idzerda Stanley J. et al., editors, Lafayette in the Age of the American Revolution: Selected Letters and Papers, 1776–1790, Volume 1, December 7, 1776–March 30, 1778, Cornell University Press, 1977, p. 253.

#quotes #letter #1778 #marquis de lafayette #la fayette #french history #american history #history #american revolution #henry laurens

[historical-fashion-polls]

which dress would you rather wear?

#historical fashion polls #late 1700s #late 18th century #18th century fashion #18th century costume #historical fashion #historical dress #polls #tumblr polls #fashion plate #fashion poll #1778

[mozart-1053]

#sviatoslav richter #wolfgang amadeus mozart #piano sonata #k. 310 #music #1778

[dearestcorrespondence]

George Washington to Ensign Jacob I. Klock, Valley Forge - Head Quarters, [June 13, 1778], in John Laurens's writing

Sir

Thirty four of the Indians who are in Camp being desirous of returning home, and it being necessary to commit them to the care of a prudent officer who will preserve good order among them I have appointed you for that purpose and you are to conduct them to Fort Schuyler or the neighborhood of Johnstown—pay the strictest attention to restraining them from irregularities, and causing an uneasiness to the Inhabitants on the road—You will draw provision for them upon giving your receipt at the Continental Magazines as Occasion may require.

As you are going to the neighborhood of your own habitation I have no objection to your taking a week or ten days for your private affairs. I am &c

Ensign I. Klock

Head Quarters 13th June 1778

#george washington #jacob klock #john laurens #washington correspondence #1778 #amrev

[ltwilliammowett]

The first journey of Victory, 1778, by William Lionel Wyllie (1851-1931)

#naval art #hms victory #first journey #1778 #age of sail

[digitalfashionmuseum]

Oil painting, 1778, British.

Portraying Grace Elliott in a yellow dress.

Painted by Thomas Gainsborough.

Met Museum.

#1778 #1770s #1770s painting #1770s britain #1770s dress #grace Elliott #womenswear #dress #18th century #yellow #met museum #Britain #thomas gainsborough

[todaysdocument]

“ . . . the Military Chest is entirely exhausted and . . .  a third of the army remains unpaid for the months of April and May.” George Washington, August 11, 1778. 

Record Group 360: Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention

Series: Papers of the Continental Congress

File Unit: Letters from General George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Army

Transcription:

White plains Augt 11th 1778   249

Sir

I take the liberty of transmitting to Congress the Enclosed letter, which I just now received from the pay master General. They will perceive by it that the Military Chest is entirely exhausted and that a third of the army remains unpaid for the months of April and May. The importance + now pity of an immediate and large supply will at once appear and I am persuaded it will be ordered and forwarded with all possible expedition.

Since I had the honor of writing by Colo Hoth on Sunday last I have not received any advice from Rhode Island.

I have the Honor to be

with great respect & esteem

Sir

Your Most Obedt Sevt

Go Washington

Hon ble

Henry Laurens Esq

&c &c

#archivesgov #August 11 #1778 #1700s #American Revolution #Revolutionary War #George Washington #military #U.S. Army

[chris-tarrant-official]

#chris tarrant #who wants to be a millionaire #1778

[artschoolglasses]

Jane Maxwell, Duchess of Gordon, with Her Son George Duncan, George Romney, 1778

#Jane Maxwell duchess of gordon with her son George duncan #George romney #romney #1778 #1770s #1700s #18th century #painting #portrait #art

[russellolsonart]

2022 Daily drawing no.:317 Daily drawing no. to date.: 1,778 . . . . . . #day317of2022 #day1778 #1778 #november #november2022 #procreate #character #random #mustachemadness #onedrawingadaychallenge #onedrawingaday #dailydrawing #drawing #illustration #russellolsonart https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck7kZM-O3ZL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#day317of2022 #day1778 #1778 #november #november2022 #procreate #character #random #mustachemadness #onedrawingadaychallenge #onedrawingaday #dailydrawing #drawing #illustration #russellolsonart

[nordleuchten]

I Confess you that love and friendship have alwals been my duties. This last sentiment I feel to the most perfect degree for General Washington.

Marquis de La Fayette to Henry Laurens, January 26, 1778.

Idzerda Stanley J. et al., editors, Lafayette in the Age of the American Revolution: Selected Letters and Papers, 1776–1790, Volume 1, December 7, 1776–March 30, 1778, Cornell University Press, 1977, p. 254.

#quotes #letters #1778 #marquis de lafayette #la fayette #french history #american history #american revolution #history #henry laurens #george washington