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Hello Mike, I thought that too, and I hoped that age had just darkened the uniform color. His uniform seems to be one worn by a grenadier. I know that during this time many who were not grenadiers wore the grenadier uniform because of availability. thanks, barry

Hello Rick, Its a watercolor but I'm not sure if its original or a copy of the print. Here is the online collection of Napoleonic Satires at Brown. Not allowed to copy images two versions Die neue europaeische Barbierstube http://dl.lib.brown.edu/repository2/repoman.php?verb=render&id=1132589802465345 & http://dl.lib.brown.edu/repository2/repoman.php?verb=render&id=1130851943266029 thanks, barry

Hello, This is a watercolor showing Napoleon being shaved of all his success and dated 1814. Archduke Charles of Austria(right) Alexander I of Russia(left) I'm not sure who is doing the shaving, maybe Bernadotte. thanks, barry

Thanks I just purchased a portrait of an unknown Württemberg general from 1800-1810. I haven't received it yet so I'll wait just a bit before adding a photo to the post. thanks again, barry

Hello, I'm looking for the names of generals/chief of staff in Army/Kingdom of Württemberg during the Napoleonic wars(1800-1810). I imagine the list must be short but I can't find it. thanks, barry

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Thanks! This one came from Austria but some of my favorites have been found in the United States, which seems odd. thanks again, barry

Hello, French Dragoon Lt. d'Avuglione (1779 Turin - 1855) The portrait was painted in Italy in 1800 around the time of the Battle of Marengo. thanks, barry

Thanks George Most of books are in storage for at least another month. I wish or wonder if I should have kept this book out. I can't find a picture of the explorer Gavrill Sarychev. thanks, barry

I came across a picture of Russian General Shepelev(1771-1841). The medals are different but the uniform and hairstyle seem to match the same period.

The first three medals??? Order of St. Anne Order of St. George Order of St. Vladimir

Hello, My new purchase is an Imperial Russian Officer(maybe a general) circa 1810-1820. Ony information on the portrait would be greatly appreciated. thanks, barry The first three medals??? Order of St. Anne Order of St. George Order of St. Vladimir

Hello, I've been told that its a 2nd restauration period officer sabre, probably a for a Lancer.

Hello Bill, Could you post a picture of the sword pin with the writing on it. thanks, barry

Spark? Flamethrowers explosions are Like car crashes. Sometimes they catch fire & sometimes they don't.

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Hello Rick, Good Point! I found this while surfing 'continental dollar inflation value'. I found this website & here is a bit of the page. http://mises.org/story/1273 There is still debate among historians about when the paper currency began depreciating. Sumner concluded from his research that it was almost immediate. He cited a resolution of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress (28 June 1775) declaring that anyone who refused these notes or demanded a premium for them was an "enemy of the country." Discovering the extent of the early depreciation is difficult because for the first two years of the war it was considered a crime against patriotism to even admit that the Continental was sinking in value. Nevertheless, the depreciation became marked and significant in the latter half of 1776. By December, the Continental dollar had sunk to 66% of a specie dollar. To combat the depreciation, the states made the paper currencies legal tender for all debts and purchases, enacted price controls, and printed more money. The states made it a crime to refuse paper money, demand a premium in paper, or charge lower prices for specie. Punishments included public humiliation, fines, imprisonment, and the forfeiture or confiscation of the goods or property concerned. Local committees of public safety were the usual enforcement agency. In addition, delegates from the New England states met at the end of 1776 to set price ceilings for a wide range of goods and to enact wage controls as the high prices being paid for labor were said to be inhibiting military recruitment. Delegates from the middle states met in March 1777 to enact price and wage controls for their region. Although the price conventions never succeeded in holding down prices, they continued to meet every year through 1780. The states also passed laws forbidding "forestalling" and "engrossing," which were terms describing the practice of holding large stocks of foodstuffs or goods but refusing to sell them at the set price in paper money.

wikiphoto of General Alexender

American General William Alexander (1726-1783) The general would not live to see the conclusion of the war. Fishkill (NY), September 3 1782 I now send off 3 servants with 10 horses and 2 wagons to Albany, asks that the horses go to the public stables and the men have quarters. If they get to Albany before Stirling he requests Quackenbush see that they get plenty of good forage and asks that he look for a place for my Aids De Camp to Quarter at as near to Mr. Duer as possible. (Signed) STIRLING

wikiphoto of General Benjamin Lincoln

I've gone back to collecting American Revolution due to the high Euro. Captain Claiborne Butler was Aid-de-Camp to General Benjamin Lincoln. Albany, Oct. 31, 1777 General Lincoln desires me to inform you that he paid when he was at Bennington, to Colo. Abel Marsh three hundred forty four pounds, sixteen shillings and four pence for eleven Yoke Oxen delivered Genl. Bailey for the military under his command. As the Genl. desirous to Settle with the paymaster he would be glad you could contrive to settle with him as soon as possible.

Hello Cartoonman, I imagine that the upper class Philadelphians were loyalist when the British were in charge, and then turned patriot when the Americans came to power. Governor Joseph Reed wanted to get all the benefits that Arnold was receiving from his military position. This is nothing new and it was going on all over the colonies, and still happens today. The one in charge gets to make the deals/money. Arnold wanted a quick trial but Washington left him in limbo due to the threat by Reed to stop supplying the Continental Army. The charges were hanging over Arnold like a dark cloud that just wouldn't go away. Miss Shippen arranged the meeting with the British Major John Andr?. The major would hang for his convincing ways. thanks, barry wiki photo of Andr? being hanged

Thanks Bison That is the first time I've heard of this type(Presidence 1851 - 1852). Its like being kicked in the balls. thanks again, barry

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