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Jean Demosthene Dugourc - Design for a chandelier

Jean Demosthene Dugourc - Design for a chandelier

Dugurc designed this chandelier for Grand Duke Paul of Russia, later Tsar Paul i. The blue parts were intended to be executed in Sèvres porcelain, the yellow ones in gilt bronze, and the drops were to be of roc... More

The Spiraling (Effect) of the Fundamental Law on the Fearful Party (Russians)

The Spiraling (Effect) of the Fundamental Law on the Fearful Party (Ru...

Kobayashi Kiyochika (Japanese, 1847–1915) Meiji period (1868–1912) Public domain photograph of 20th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

DIARY OF  GENERAL PATRICK GORDON

DIARY OF GENERAL PATRICK GORDON

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" DIAEY OF GENERAL PATEICK GORDON

403. The Writer, 1762. - Public domain book illustration

403. The Writer, 1762. - Public domain book illustration

403. The Writer, 1762. "Historical description of clothing and arms of the Russian troops from ancient times", compiled on the highest command: 1841-1862) Viskovatov V.V. 403. ПИСАРЬ, 1762. «Историческое о... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 125   stuiver. From thence to Workum

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 125 stuiver. From thence to Workum

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 125 stuiver. From thence to Workum, four houres, in the common boat. Payed for fraugh... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 143   Gordon, and as much to the Lord Chancellour

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 143 Gordon, and as much to the Lord C...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 143 Gordon, and as much to the Lord Chancellour. I dined in the towne with some noble... More

Verklaring van J. Scheltema betreffende de herkomst van de zeilsteen van Tsaar Peter de Grote

Verklaring van J. Scheltema betreffende de herkomst van de zeilsteen v...

Handgeschreven verklaring op 3 vellen papier, in elkaar gevouwen zodat er 12 bladzijden ontstaan, waarvan er 10 beschreven zijn. Op pagina10 bij de signatuur een zegelstempel. Opschrift: Naauwkeurig berigt aan ... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 63   ing the river, 1 passed by them without noise

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 63 ing the river, 1 passed by them wi...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 63 ing the river, 1 passed by them without noise, befor any was stirring ; and drivei... More

64 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   being as they say, in some places a hundred fathom.

64 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 being as they say, in some places ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 64 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 being as they say, in some places a hundred fathom. A litle of from that lake, whe... More

1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 183   of all deadly ; consenting thir presents to be rcgistrate in the books of  Counsell and Session

1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 183 of all deadly ; consenting thir p...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 183 of all deadly ; consenting thir presents to be rcgistrate in the books of Counsel... More

CONTENTS  OF THE  DIARY  GENERAL PATRICK GORDON.

CONTENTS OF THE DIARY GENERAL PATRICK GORDON.

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" CONTENTS OF THE DIARY GENERAL PATRICK GORDON.

1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. U   me that he was to stay tliere

1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. U me that he was to stay tliere

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. U me that he was to stay tliere ; whereat I seemed sorry, but he enquh'cing, lighted ... More

78 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   ingly rejoyed to hear of my mother m law and see us

78 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 ingly rejoyed to hear of my mother...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 78 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 ingly rejoyed to hear of my mother m law and see us. Haveing dined, wee hired a wa... More

1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. 151   pleasure, wee shall heartily embrace it. And so wee pray God

1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. 151 pleasure, wee shall heartily embr...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. 151 pleasure, wee shall heartily embrace it. And so wee pray God to have your Imperia... More

168 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1690    The twenty-eiglith of January

168 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1690 The twenty-eiglith of January

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 168 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1690 The twenty-eiglith of January was spent in writing to Scotland, to his son John, ... More

1648-51] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 5   A.D. 1G48.  Wee were sent again to the school of Crowdan ; our schoolmaster Mr.  Alexander Frazcr,

1648-51] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 5 A.D. 1G48. Wee were sent again ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1648-51] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 5 A.D. 1G48. Wee were sent again to the school of Crowdan ; our schoolmaster Mr. ... More

1656] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 23   while, be neglected no opportunity of gaining experience in his profession,

1656] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 23 while, be neglected no opportunity...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1656] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 23 while, be neglected no opportunity of gaining experience in his profession, never f... More

28 DIARY OF PATRICK G JRDON. [1658   A.D. 1658.   [The next passage of the Diary, bearing date in January or February 1658, must be given in  Gordon's own words.

28 DIARY OF PATRICK G JRDON. [1658 A.D. 1658. [The next passage of...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 28 DIARY OF PATRICK G JRDON. [1658 A.D. 1658. [The next passage of the Diary, bearing date in January or February 1... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 35   pressing earuestnes, and haveing rejected or refused the conditions offered

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 35 pressing earuestnes, and haveing r...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 35 pressing earuestnes, and haveing rejected or refused the conditions offered me in ... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 49   quarters, and exercized these souldiers

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 49 quarters, and exercized these soul...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 49 quarters, and exercized these souldiers twice a day in faire weather. I re- Septemb... More

1665-6] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 57   it was not fitt that lie should make any advantage for himself

1665-6] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 57 it was not fitt that lie should ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1665-6] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 57 it was not fitt that lie should make any advantage for himself, seing in his mas... More

102 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667   I entertained the officers who had been in Russia

102 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 I entertained the officers who ha...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 102 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1667 I entertained the officers who had been in Russia. I bought a black stoned horse,... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 153   our kind Scots

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 153 our kind Scots

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 153 our kind Scots ffriends. Wee lioysed saile, and, with a moderate gale, came so fa... More

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 189   ' I broke up in the morning, and pitched camp again on the Swidnja, a vcrst from Tuschina

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 189 ' I broke up in the morning, and ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 189 ' I broke up in the morning, and pitched camp again on the Swidnja, a vcrst from T... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON.     33     sence of the King

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 33 sence of the King

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 33 sence of the King, the collours being cariyed bcfor, and throwne downe on th... More

DIARY OF GENERAL PATRICK GORDON

DIARY OF GENERAL PATRICK GORDON

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699"

60 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   that it was doubted here whither any intercourse or correspondence

60 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 that it was doubted here whither a...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 60 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 that it was doubted here whither any intercourse or correspondence should be herea... More

1678] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107   delivered to Gordon.

1678] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107 delivered to Gordon.

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1678] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 107 delivered to Gordon. It was an order to evacuate the place, bringing away the ligh... More

1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. Ill   granted me two Strcltsees for a convoy

1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. Ill granted me two Strcltsees for a c...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAHY OF PATRICK GORDON. Ill granted me two Strcltsees for a convoy. Bnt, hearing that the Customer was gettin... More

1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 179   Patrick Gordon of Cults

1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 179 Patrick Gordon of Cults

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1692] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 179 Patrick Gordon of Cults, and they, or any two of them their discharges, to be suf... More

APPENDIX. 207   dene, vpone the tent day of Apryle, 1683.- (From the Particular Register of Seisins for Aberdeenshire

APPENDIX. 207 dene, vpone the tent day of Apryle, 1683.- (From the P...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" APPENDIX. 207 dene, vpone the tent day of Apryle, 1683.- (From the Particular Register of Seisins for Aberdeen- shir... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 129   tooke no effect. Expended this day, for tea, four pence

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 129 tooke no effect. Expended this da...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 129 tooke no effect. Expended this day, for tea, four pence ; for dinner, three shill... More

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 171   Most Christian King

1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 171 Most Christian King

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1690] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 171 Most Christian King, which, perhaps, he will not send because he will not seeme t... More

1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. isi   allyes move us to enter upon any great action in hast

1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. isi allyes move us to enter upon any ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1694] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. isi allyes move us to enter upon any great action in hast. I am still in a cumbersome... More

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 191   an account of them taken. The next thing was to send an officer to Moscow

1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 191 an account of them taken. The nex...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1698] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 191 an account of them taken. The next thing was to send an officer to Moscow with an ... More

Oorkonde van Tsaar Peter I - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication image

Oorkonde van Tsaar Peter I - Rijksmuseum public domain dedication imag...

Oorkonde van Tsaar Peter I de Grote bestaande uit twee vellen met een grote lakzegel (zeer beschadigd). Een vel is in het Russisch en de ander een verklaring in Latijn. In de Latijnse tekst worden de volgende n... More

Verklaring van de verkoop van de zeilsteen van Tsaar Peter de Grote aan C. W. J. Baron van Boetselaar, 12 april 1836

Verklaring van de verkoop van de zeilsteen van Tsaar Peter de Grote aa...

Handgeschreven verklaring, links een dubbele kantlijn met bruine inkt getrokken, waarin l.b. een reliëfstempel "FORMAATZEGEL" van 15 C. en een inktstempel van Utrecht van 38 OPC. Gesigneerd; r.o.: H. van Ommere... More

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 109   memorated him in mournful wise

1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 109 memorated him in mournful wise

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 109 memorated him in mournful wise. On the thirtieth ot September, he received a circu... More

1686] DIAEY OF PATHICK GORDON. ]4T   In the morning, I walked and tooke a view of some places

1686] DIAEY OF PATHICK GORDON. ]4T In the morning, I walked and took...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1686] DIAEY OF PATHICK GORDON. ]4T In the morning, I walked and tooke a view of some places which I had June 29. not... More

180 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692   countrey. I entreat you to gett Watertowne

180 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 countrey. I entreat you to gett W...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 180 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1692 countrey. I entreat you to gett Watertowne to do me justice. I rely upon your Lor... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 43   Wee rose early, and, towards eveniug, came to Kokenliausen

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 43 Wee rose early, and, towards eveni...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 43 Wee rose early, and, towards eveniug, came to Kokenliausen, a towne and castle sit... More

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 47   good earnest to consider how I might ridd myself of this countrey

1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 47 good earnest to consider how I mig...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1661] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 47 good earnest to consider how I might ridd myself of this countrey, so farr short o... More

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 79   I did writt to Sir John Hebden

1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 79 I did writt to Sir John Hebden

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1666] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 79 I did writt to Sir John Hebden,* informing him of ray business and stay, September ... More

110 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686   I gave up my petition

110 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 I gave up my petition

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 110 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1686 I gave up my petition to be lett out the countrey for a tyme ; and had orders to ... More

Gordon prefaces his Journal with a short explanation of its  plan and purpose.

Gordon prefaces his Journal with a short explanation of its plan and ...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" REFACE. XV Gordon prefaces his Journal with a short explanation of its plan and purpose. But he forgets to tel... More

1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 9   body should see me in such a plight. However, keeping" on my way

1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 9 body should see me in such a plight...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1653] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 9 body should see me in such a plight. However, keeping" on my way, I beg;an to recol... More

48 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661   not to 20 to the prikase untill he should returne

48 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 not to 20 to the prikase untill he...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 48 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1661 not to 20 to the prikase untill he should returne, and then give up a petition or ... More

54 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1662-3   of the other sex.

54 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1662-3 of the other sex.

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 54 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1662-3 of the other sex. But this also had its perils. He found himself so beset with th... More

82 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666   thought fitt to conforme myself...

82 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 thought fitt to conforme myself...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 82 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1666 thought fitt to conforme myself to that, putting myself in deep mourning ; my brot... More

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 91   Majestic, our most dear and loveing brothers

1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 91 Majestic, our most dear and lovein...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 1667] DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. 91 Majestic, our most dear and loveing brothers most kind expressions in severall for... More

182 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1694   Gordons my lawfull, undoubted, and irrevocable procurators

182 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1694 Gordons my lawfull, undoubted, an...

Passages from the diary of General Patrick Gordon of Auchleuchries : A.D. 1635-A.D. 1699" 182 DIARY OF PATRICK GORDON. [1694 Gordons my lawfull, undoubted, and irrevocable procurators, actors, and factors, ... More