Images Dated 18th December 2008 (page 2)

Arrest of William Franklin, New Jersey, 1776 (c1880). The illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, William Franklin (1731-1813) was colonial governor of New Jersey when the America Revolution began

Horatio Gates, American Revolutionary War general, (c1880). Previously a Major in the British Army, Gates was a plantation owner in Virginia when the American Revolutionary War broke out

Facsimile of a letter from Benjamin Franklin to Mr Strahan, 1775 (c1880). Franklins letter to Strahan, a member of the British Parliament

Henry Laurens, American political leader during the War of Independence (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Henry Laurens, American political leader during the War of Independence (c1880). A merchant and rice planter from South Carolina

Portrait and autograph of Major John Andre, 18th century British soldier and spy, c1880. Andre (1751-1780) assisted Benedict Arnold, the American general and traitor

Virginia paper money, 1777 (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Death of Isaac Davis, 1775 (c1880). Davis (1745-1775) was an American militia officer who led the first attack on the British regular army at Concord, Massachusetts

Bostonians reading the Stamp Act, 1765 (c1880). The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first attempt by the British government to impose direct taxation upon the American colonies

The Marquis de Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill monument, 1825 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
The Marquis de Lafayette laying the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill monument, 1825 (c1880). The monument, built between 1825 and 1843, commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill

James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, (c1880). Artist: Whymper
James Monroe, 5th President of the United States, (c1880). After the portrait by AB Durand. Monroe (1758-1831) was president between 1817 and 1825

Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
Sir Edward Pakenham leading the attack on New Orleans, 1815 (c1880). The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812

Fight between USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon, 1813 (c1880). The ships fought on 1st June 1813 as the Chesapeake attempted to evade the blockade of Boston during the War of 1812

Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Sir Philip Broke, British naval officer, 1815 (c1880). Broke (1776-1841) commanded HMS Shannon in its famous battle against the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812

Attack of Indians at Fort Dearborn, Illinois, 1812 (c1880). Artist: Hooper
Attack of Indians at Fort Dearborn, Illinois, 1812 (c1880). During the War of 1812, the order was given to evacuate Fort Dearborn in the Illinois territory on the site of the modern city of Chicago

Facsimile of the Pennsylvania Journal on the Stamp Act, 1765 (c1880). The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first attempt by the British government to impose direct taxation upon the American colonies

Edmund Burke, Anglo-Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, (c1880). Artist: Whymper
Edmund Burke, Anglo-Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, (c1880). Burke (1729-1797) was one of the greatest Parliamentary speakers during the reign of George III

The officer and the barbers boy, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Facsimile of the proclamation about the tea ship, 1773 (c1880). In May 1773 the British government passed the Tea Act. Designed to protect the East India Company

Map of New York about the middle of the 18th century, c1880. From Popples Atlis. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London

Reduced facsimile of a treaty between the British and Native American tribes, 1769, (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II

Flight of Thomas Hutchinson before the rioters, Boston, Massachusetts, 1765 (c1880). The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts

Old Dutch house, Long Island, New York, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Isaac Barre, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Barre served alongside General Wolfe at the siege of Quebec, where the latter was killed

Sir Jeffery Amherst, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Artist: Whymper
Sir Jeffery Amherst, 18th century British soldier, c1880. Amherst commanded British forces in the war against the French in North America in 1758-1760, capturing Montreal in 1760

Treachery of the Cherokees, 18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, c18th century (c1880). A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880

Friday prayers, Jama Masjid, Delhi, India, early 20th century. The Jama Masjid is one of the largest and most important mosques in India. Commissioned by Shah Jahan, it was completed in 1656

Gaucho, Argentina, early 20th century

Indian dancing girl, India, early 20th century

Gharial barracks, India, early 20th century

A type of Marwaree beauty, India, early 20th century. A Marwari woman in traditional costume

Cotton wharves, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, early 20th century. Cotton bales on the Elder Dempster Co SS Wharf in New Orleans

Shri Pratap Singh Museum, Srinagar, Kashmir, India, early 20th century

The barracks with distant snow-capped mountains, Chakrata, India, early 20th century

Port Maria, Jamaica, early 20th century

Avenida Beira-Mar, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, early 20th century
Avenida Beira-Mar, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, 20th century

Fort Purandhar, near Pune (Poona), India, early 20th century

East Institute of East British Infantry line, India(?), early 20th century

A Bombay reckla, India, early 20th century. An ox-drawn passenger vehicle

Simon Bolivar monument, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. Bolivar (1783-1830) is known as the Liberator of South America from Spanish rule

Paso del Norte Hotel, El Paso, Texas, USA, c1916. The hotel opened in 1912. During the Mexican Revolution people used to watch gunfights between the revolutionaries

Burra Bazar, Calcutta, India, early 20th century

Parsee Fire Temple, Bombay, India, early 20th century. The Parsees are the largest Zoroastrian community on the Indian subcontinent

A Vermont maple sugar camp, USA, early 20th century

The Sassoon Hospital for Europeans, Pune (Poona), India, early 20th century

Plaza de Armas, Lima, Peru, early 20th century. The Plaza de Armas is the main square at the heart of the Peruvian capital. The towers of the cathedral can be seen in the background

Orderly, Ambala, India, early 20th century

Native dancing girl, India, early 20th century

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