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European and American Art Collected by General Rush Christopher Hawkins for the Annmary Brown Memorial A Selected List of the Writings of Rush C. Hawkins |
From: General Hawkins as he revealed himself to his librarian by Margaret Bingham Stillwell, Providence: Reprinted from The Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America by order of the trustees of the Annmary Brown Memorial, 1923
The full text of several of the articles below are available electronically through the Making of America digital project at Cornell University. Links are provided.
c. 1865
A Mission to President Lincoln.Not published. 4to. 25 p. In manuscript, at the AmB Memorial. [Now at the John Hay Library]
A first-hand account of Col. Hawkins' efforts to secure the removal of General McClellan from command of the Army, in 1861.
Inserted, the note of introduction written by Lincoln to McClellan; also the letter written by General Wool to the Hon. Erastus Corning at Col. Hawkins' instigation--a "lost" letter, stolen from Mrs.Hawkins' custody in 1863 and advertised in a bookseller's catalogue, March 18, 1901.c. 1867
The United States in account with the Rebellion. [New York, c. 1867.]8vo. 4 p.
Listing war costs and denouncing President Johnson's policy.
100,000 copies printed and circulated by the Union League Club of New York City.1876
A Report read by Col. Rush C. Hawkins before the Union League Club the evening of February 20, 1876, relating to the cause of the increase of the city debt..... New York: John Polhemus, 1876.8vo. 28 p.
An exposé of the "Tweed gang," said to be the fullest account of the Tweed ring swindles written.c. 1880
A Few Facts in later American history. [New York, c. 1880.]8vo. 8 ll.
A review of a Report of the United States Secretary of the Treasury, supplementing "The United States in account with the Rebellion."1884
Early coast operations in North Carolina. By Rush C, Hawkins, Brevet Brigadier-General, U.S.V.
In: Battles and leaders of the Civil War. New York: The Century Company, 1884, 1888. vol. I.Titles of the first books from the earliest presses estabIished. . . . in Europe, before the end of the fifteenth century.. . . . By Rush C. Hawkins. New York: J. W. Bouton; London: B. Quaritch, 1884.
fo. 5 p.L., [xi]-xxix p., I L., 143 p., 1 L., incl. front.
300 copies printed.
An early example of Bradshaw's method, and a forerunner of the chronological arrangement of incunabula by countries and towns.
online version of a review in Atlantic Monthly, September 1884
1885
John W. Phelps.
In: Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy. Annual reunion, June I2, 1885. East Saginaw, 1885.Signed, p. 84: Rush C. Hawkins. Followed by a reprint of a eulogy by R. C. H. from the New York Times, Feb. 4, 1885.
A biographical sketch of Brigadier-General John Wolcott Phelps, a "Vermonter."1886
Horrors in architecture and so-called works of art in bronze in the City of New York. By an admirer of art whose name is of no consequence to the reader New York [: A. B. Turnure], 1886.4to. I p. L., 20 p.
250 copies printed and privately circulated.
A criticism as pungent as its title-page suggests.Letter, addressed to Hon. Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury, November 24, 1884.
In: U.S. Sec. of Treas. Report . . . . on the revision of the tariff, with accompanying documents.... Washington, 1886.Signed, p. 470: Rush C. Hawkins.
On the "protection" not needed by works of art.1887 Destruction of art in America.
In: The North American Review. April, 1887.Advocating pure air and moderate temperature versus furnace heat, illuminating gas, and damp-producing plants.
1888
A Biographical sketch of the Rev. Aaron Hutchinson, A.M., of Pomfret, Vermont. By Rush C. Hawkins. New York [:Gilliss Brothers & Turnure Art Age Press], 1888.4to. 35 p.
AmBM copy in full morocco, interleaved.
Relating to the author's great, great grandfather; and containing a list of eight sermons published by Aaron Hutchinson--among them his "Well-tempered self-love .... preached at Windsor, July 2, I774," printed at Dresden by Judah Paddock & Alden Spooner--the much-debated and deposed "first Vermont imprint."Why Burnside did not renew the attack at Fredericksburg. By Rush C. Hawkins, Brevet Brigadier-General, U.S.V.
In: Battles and leaders of the Civil War. New York:The Century Company, 1884, 1888. vol. 3.Also printed in: The Century Magazine. August, 1886. Signed: Rush C. Hawkins.
An account of Colonel Hawkins' protest.1891
Brutality and avarice triumphant.
In: The North American Review. June, 1891.An attack upon army shoes, sham-building, stock-watering, land stealing, and "star route thieves" in general.
Signed: Rush C. Hawkins.
Answered in the same issue by Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll under title: "Is avarice triumphant?"
Reprinted in: Our political degradation. New York, 1904Report on the fine arts. By Rush C. Hawkins. (Washington, 1891. H. of R. H.Ex. 410-2-1.)
8vo. 1 I I P.
Official report as United States Commissioner at the Paris Universal Exposition, 1889.
In reality, a spirited critique of contemporary art.
Reviewed in the Collector, January, 1893, under title: "Commissioner Hawkins on modern art."1893
The American hotel of to-day.
In: The North American Review. August, 1893.Two essays, in which General Hawkins noted the "defects" of the system, and William J. Fanning the comforts.
A Tribute to the memory of Carrie Matilde Bajnotti....New York [:DeVinne press], 1893.
fo. 26 L., illus.
15 copies printed.
AmBM copy in full morocco, interleaved, with letters inserted.
In memory of Mrs. Hawkins' younger sister.1894
The late President Carnot.
In: The North American Review. August, 1894.Signed: Rush C. Hawkins.
In praise of the purity and simplicity of the French president's political and private life.1896
Better than men. By Rush C. Hawkins. New York: J. W. Bouton, 1896.sm. 4to- 5 p, L., 206 p., 1 L., front.
A series of charming stories tending to prove that in animals certain virtues are inherent. Reviewed as ranking in kindliness of spirit with Rab and His Friends.
Two copies specially bound, in full morocco, for presentation to Mrs. Hawkins--one by the author and the other by the publisher, the latter copy extra-illustrated in water color--are in the Memorial.
Three stories were reprinted by President Eliot in: Junior Classics. Wm. Patten, ed. N.Y., 1912. vol. 8.1897
An Account of the assassination of loyal citizens of North Carolina for having served in the Union Army, which took place at Kingston in . . . . February and March 1864. By Rush C. Hawkins. New York, 1897.4to. L., 46 p.
"Holding myself, though unwittingly, responsible for placing these murdered victims in a position which caused them to be assassinated. . . . my grief and chagrin knew no bounds Under the full glow of feverish heat, this narrative was written; and now, thirty years and more since it was penned, I am not disposed to change a single word...." --Introduction.1898
Rush Christopher Hawkins
In: Contributions toward a dictionary of English book-collectors as also of some foreign collectors.... London: B. Quaritch, 1898. Part XI.An autobiographical sketch giving an account of his early collections of English dramatic poets, Americana, "Rebellion books," Popery, Hawkinsiana--and, finally, early printing and wood engravings.
1902
Some late statements about early printing. By Rush C. Hawkins.
In: The Bibliographer. February, 1902.1903
The Daye press and the Hutchinson sermon. By Rush C. Hawkins.
In: The Literary Collector. December, 1903.Regarding the sermon written by his great, great grandfather and the three questions: "Were the two Spooners the first printers in Vermont? Did they use the Daye press? Was the Hutchinson sermon their first book ? "
A Tribute to the memory of Annmary Brown Hawkins. By her husband. New York [:DeVinne press], 1903.
fo. 64 p., illus.
Privately printed.
AmBM copy in full morocco, interleaved, with letters inserted.
At the end:"The flowers whose perfume scent the air,
Though silent, speak of thy sweetness.
The stars that illumine the night
Tell the story of thy purity;
And all else that's fair in nature
Voices the beauty of thy blameless life."1904
The coming of the Russian ships in 1863. By General Rush C. Hawkins.
In: The North American Review. April, 1904.Corlears Hook in 1820; the Wagnerian cult; and Our manners. By Rush C. Hawkins. New York: J. W. Bouton, 1904.
8vo. 90 p.
Three essays, "dedicated to and published for the select few who love unconditional honesty, hate shams, and have the courage of their convictions."
Comprising an account of the "reputable period in New York's history"; an essay on music versus "apostles of disorder"; and an inquiry into the origin, adoption, and present signification of the word it manners "-since " the power of the million must stop somewhere. "The Daye press. (Second paper.) to be read in connection with the first in the December, 1903, number. By Rush C. Hawkins.
In: The Literary Collector. March, 1904-Our political degradation. Being several short essays setting forth certain facts which every thoughtful citizen of the United States should know. Bv Rush C. Hawkins, M.A., LL.D., Brevet Brigadier-General U.S.V. and an officer of the Legion of Honor of France. New York: The Grafton press [,1904].
8vo. 3 p.L., 289 p.
Relating to Tammany, bosses, railroad wrecking, great knaves and little thieves, immigration, Indian land grants, etc.
In AmBM copy, this note: "This copy is number one and possibly I ought to regret that it is not the only one. .--R. C. H."1905
The Why of rural free delivery. By General Rush C Hawkins.
In: The North American Review. December, 1905.1905
Eczema: A brief account of being over-done. [Woodstock, Vt.: The Elm Tree press, 1909.]8vo. 27 p.
Privately printed. Signed at end: R. C. H.
In which the "Victim" in Exhibits A--0 describes his experiences with certain "professional knaves "; and in Exhibit P, the cure effected by a man worthy of his profession.1910
About the collecting.
In: Pollard, A. W. Catalogue of books . . . . from the presses of the first printers . . . . deposited in the Annmary Brown Memorial at Providence......... Oxford: University Press, 1910.Signed and dated: R. C. H. 1909.
Telling the story of the collecting, from the purchase of the first title in 1855.19I2
Scraps saved from the waste basket of Rush C. Hawkins. New York [The Irving press], 1912.8vo. 46 11.
Privately printed. A compilation of stray thoughts-witty, wise and contemplative."There's no telling after dwelling
In the world
What our troubles are about.
There's a doubt.
But of one thing we are sure.
There's no cure.
For most of the devilish iRs,
There's no pills.
So let us bear them as we can,
Like a man.
If we complain it's all in vain,
So refrain.
Or if we swear at fate unkind,
Who will mind?
Not a kangaroo, cat or pig-
Will care a fig."19I3
Introduction.
In: Annmary Brown Memorial. Paintings in oil & water colours by early & modern painters, collected by Rush C. Hawkins, catalogued by C. H. Collins Baker......... London: Medici Society Ltd., 19I3.Signed: R. C. H.
"It may be said of painting that it is the music of the silent arts, depending for its expression upon colour-tones that fascinate the vision...(The same.) Second edition revised with notes. London: Medici Society Ltd., 1913.
1916
Shakespeare April 23, 1564-1616, An appreciation. By Rush C. Hawkins. [New York, 1916.]sm. 4to. 4 L.
A privately printed brochure.1917
The Present. A Concept of life--its beliefs and duties. [New York: Gilbert T. Washburn & Co.] 19I7.sm. 4to. 8 L.
A privately printed brochure.
Signed and dated at the end: Rush C. Hawkins. June, 1017.
"To men the puzzle of the world will never be revealed. The all-powerful illimitable creative force that directs its course and that of numberless others is a jealous authority, holding this secret of the ages under single control. Men may surmise, guess, believe, have faith and hope, but to no purpose. The little we may be permitted to understand about this boundless power, and its creations, can come to us only through contemplation and study of its works-our world as we see, love, and learn to appreciate its intimate benevolence and never-ending enchanting beauties."1867-1918
Newspaper contributions, etc.Frequent contributions to the New York Times.
Occasional contributions to the New York Herald, the Evening Mail; American Art News; the Critic; the Sunday Globe, Utica; Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia; Vermont Standard, Woodstock; S.P.C.A. publications; Our Annual Friends, etc.On subjects relating to the Civil War; the Whistler episode at the Paris Exposition; political abuses in the United States; civic affairs in New York City; wood engraving; early printing; archaeology; works of art, so-called and real; anti-vivisection; the world-war; etc.
Found with a bundle of clippings, is this note: "It is probably true that I did not accomplish very much in the directions where I was most interested. But, all the same, I had the luxury of hating the quantities and qualities--political, social, and theological--which I detested and the courage to express aloud what others feared to whisper. Of course I paid the penalty for exercising the right of free speech--non-intercourse with cowards and the condemnation of knaves. But without their approval have managed to survive to my seventy-eighth year in fairly good condition.-R. C. H. May 25, 1909."