Correspondence Collection (page 26)

A Sailor waits to move mail below decks
Arabian Gulf, April 4, 2011 - A Sailor waits to move mail below decks after it was received via carrier onboard delivery aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)

Sailors load mail on to a C-2A Greyhound
Arabian Gulf, February 11, 2012 - Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln load mail on to a C-2A Greyhound

Sailors unload mail from an MH-53E Sea Dragon
Arabian Gulf, December 19, 2013 - Sailors unload mail from an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)

A letter from Thomas Henry Huxley to Charles Darwin, with a sketch of Darwin as a bishop or saint
XJF438463 A letter from Thomas Henry Huxley to Charles Darwin, with a sketch of Darwin as a bishop or saint, July 20th, 1868 (pen & ink on paper) by Huxley

Letter from Beethoven to The Immortal Beloved (pen & ink)
KW417978 Letter from Beethoven to The Immortal Beloved (pen & ink) by Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludvig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

St. Jerome sealing a letter (oil on canvas)
XOT362333 St. Jerome sealing a letter (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 140x152 cm; Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Letter from d Artagnan to Louvois concerning a military matter, dated 1672
KW342855 Letter from d Artagnan to Louvois concerning a military matter, dated 1672, from Memoires de Charles de Batz-Castelmore Comte d Artagnan, published 1928 (litho) by French School

Letter from Leopold Mozart informing J. J. Lotter of the birth of his son, Amadeus Mozart
XPH330365 Letter from Leopold Mozart informing J.J. Lotter of the birth of his son, Amadeus Mozart, 9th February 1756 (pen & ink on paper) by Mozart, Leopold (1719-87); Stadtarchiv, Augsburg

Letter written by Handel, June 1716 (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF323034 Letter written by Handel, June 1716 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Handel, George Frederick (1685-1759); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Letter from George Frederick Handel dated February 24th 1750 (pen & ink on paper) (photo)
XJF323032 Letter from George Frederick Handel dated February 24th 1750 (pen & ink on paper) (photo) by Handel, George Frederick (1685-1759); Private Collection; (add.info)

Letter from Sir Francis Drake to Sir Francis Walsingham signed 29th July 1588, published
XJF315796 Letter from Sir Francis Drake to Sir Francis Walsingham signed 29th July 1588, published in Leisure Hour, 1888 (ink on paper) by Drake

Letter from George I to Charles VI, 1717, published in Leisure Hour, 1891
XJF314349 Letter from George I to Charles VI, 1717, published in Leisure Hour, 1891 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George I (1660-1727)

Letter from George II to the Duke of Newcastle, 1759, published in Leisure Hour
XJF314348 Letter from George II to the Duke of Newcastle, 1759, published in Leisure Hour, 1891 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George II (1683-1760)

In the City, Nov. 9, 1837, her Majesty Knighting Sir Moses Montefiore

The Letter (w / c on paper)
XPG379873 The Letter (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Morning Post (w / c on paper)
XPG379876 The Morning Post (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A young woman seated in an interior, reading a letter (oil on panel)
BAL285679 A young woman seated in an interior, reading a letter (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 25.5x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Fascimile of a letter from Vincent Van Gogh to Emile Bernard on the 18th March 1888
KW270866 Fascimile of a letter from Vincent Van Gogh to Emile Bernard on the 18th March 1888, from the book Vincent van Gogh by Julius Meier-Graefe, published in 1912 (print) by Gogh

Pompee burns correspondence, Abraham Dircksz Santvoort, 1664

Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel)
BAL251375 Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 42.8x32.9 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Anna Karenina, 1904 (oil on canvas)
BAL241171 Anna Karenina, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Maniser, Heinrich Matvejevich (1847-1925); 137.5x98 cm; Regional M. Vrubel Art Museum

Lady writing a letter with her Maid, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
BAL2353 Lady writing a letter with her Maid, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 72.2x59.5 cm; National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin

A Woman Called Anne, the Artists Wife, c. 1790-1800 (oil on canvas)
XYC203421 A Woman Called Anne, the Artists Wife, c.1790-1800 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 29.8x23.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Illustrated letter from a hussar of the 8th Regiment to his mother, 14th November 1808
XIR188805 Illustrated letter from a hussar of the 8th Regiment to his mother, 14th November 1808 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee Massey, Tarbes

Letter from a Byzantine emperor to a Carolingian sovereign, 811 (papyrus)
XIR180635 Letter from a Byzantine emperor to a Carolingian sovereign, 811 (papyrus) by Byzantine School, (9th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Letter written to Archbishop of Toledo, March 26, 1616 (ink on paper)
KW151783 Letter written to Archbishop of Toledo, March 26, 1616 (ink on paper) by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de (1547-1616); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

Seated Saskia with a letter in her left hand (black chalk with white bodycolour on paper)
XKH145563 Seated Saskia with a letter in her left hand (black chalk with white bodycolour on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XOS1273870 Trompe l oeil. Board Partition with Letter Rack and Music Book, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Gysbrechts, Cornelis Norbertus (fl.1659-72); 123.5x107 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Love Letter, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127612 The Love Letter, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 83.2x67 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Edward II (1284-1327) and the Minstrel (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF144062 Edward II (1284-1327) and the Minstrel (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tobae mitate ryA'gen sennin, Toba-e correspondence of a Chinese sage. Utagawa, Toyohiro, 1773?-1829?, artist, [between 1804 and 1818], 1 print : woodcut; 35.6 x 23.5 cm

Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck, Allan Ramsay, 1713-1784, British

The Brothers Clarke with Other Gentlemen Taking Wine, Gawen Hamilton, ca. 1697-1737, British

SULEIMAN: SIGNATURE. Seal and signature of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent on a letter to King Francis I of France, 1528

POSTCARD, 1875. A pictogram message written on a postcard from Francis W. Holbrook, an employee of the Merchants Credit Bureau in New York City, 1875

Woman putting letter into mailbox, (B&W)

Mailmans bag full of letters, (B&W)

US mailbox at country road in snow, (B&W)

Mailbox outside house

US Army solider reading letter in studio, (B&W), portrait

Man writing letter at bureau, (B&W)

Marine in military uniform writing letter at desk, (B&W)

World War II Army solider reading letter in studio, (B&W), portrait

Woman writing letter at bureau, (B&W)

Woman talking on phone at desk (B&W)

Teenage girl (16-17) lying on bed, reading letter, holding bottle (B&W)

Elegant woman writing at desk (B&W)

Woman standing at mailbox, holding letter, (B&W), portrait

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"Capturing the Essence of Correspondence: A Journey Through Time" In a world where instant messaging dominates, let us take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of correspondence. From handwritten letters to heartfelt greetings cards, these artifacts hold stories that transcend time. "The Letter" by Rex Whistler transports us back to the 20th century, reminding us of an era when words were carefully crafted on paper. It speaks volumes about the emotions conveyed through ink strokes and delicate penmanship. The old mailbox at Lincoln post office in Lincoln, New Mexico stands as a testament to countless exchanges between loved ones separated by distance. Each letter dropped within its metal embrace carried hopes, dreams, and connections waiting to be rekindled. Page 2 of Abigail Adams' letter to John Adams from 1776 showcases her eloquence in expressing her thoughts during a pivotal period in history. This ink-stained piece holds glimpses into their intimate conversations amidst revolutionary times. A WW2 greetings card sent by Corporal Joan Pearson reminds us of the power of connection even during times of conflict. These small tokens held immense value for soldiers far away from home, offering solace and support amidst chaos. John Hampden's letter to Colonel Bulstrode after the Battle of Edgehill takes us back even further - all the way to 1642. The artist himself captures this historical moment with his own hand; it is both a personal account and an artistic masterpiece. Frederick Childe Hassam's "The Writing Desk" immerses us in 1915 America - an era marked by elegance and sophistication. This painting depicts not just a desk but also serves as a window into an entire culture built upon written communication. Arabella Stuart's letter to Countess Shrewsbury provides insight into aristocratic life during the late 16th-early 17th century. Frederick George Netherclift brings this exchange alive through his artistic interpretation, allowing us to glimpse into their world.