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Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres: Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1765.

Course of the Mississippi River from the Balise to Fort Chartres based on surveys made by the French. Surrounding geographic features are noted with relief shown pictorially.

Date: June 1, 1775

Creator: Ross, Lieutenant

Item Type: Map

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Plain and easy introduction to practical music

In 1597, while Morley was negotiating for the patent, he wrote his musical treatise, A Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke. Although his preface contains the statement that he had “nothing better to do,” Morley probably knew publishing a treatise on the science of music would boost public interest in purchasing musical works. In addition, by publishing such a work, the English audience would view Morley as an authority in music (and he would become more likely to obtain the pa… more

Date: 1771

Creator: Morley, Thomas, 1557-1603?

Item Type: Book

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[Etching of a woman floating over a dead man on the shore of the sea]

Etching print of a woman hovering over a dead man washed up on the shore of the sea. The print, "Elegy" was designed and printed by John Hamilton Mortimer on December 8th, 1778.

Date: December 8, 1778

Creator: Mortimer, Hamilton John

Item Type: Artwork

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[Portrait etching and engraving of actor David Garrick]

Etching and engraving of English actor David Garrick printed on December 1st, 1773. The design is attributed to N. Dance and was printed by British engraver and painter John Hall. The image surrounded by a detailed oval frame and two cherubs holding symbolic objects tied to drama and the theatre.

Date: December 1, 1773

Creator: Hall, John & Dance, N.

Item Type: Artwork

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Course of the River Mississippi, from the Balise to Fort Chartres: Taken on an Expedition to the Illinois, in the latter end of the Year 1765.

Plain and easy introduction to practical music

[Etching of a woman floating over a dead man on the shore of the sea]

[Portrait etching and engraving of actor David Garrick]