Born in Charleston, S. C., 1742; died in 1804. Painted in 1750. He was United States Senator 1789-1795. This debonair little figure in blue velvet, silk-embroidered waistcoat, silken hose, buckled shoes, and black hat, gold-laced, is a miniature courtier. The portrait is now owned by William E. Huger, Esq., of Charleston, S.C. GOVERNOR AND REVEREND GURDON SALTONSTALL Born in 1666; died in 1724. Governor of Connecticut, 1708-24. He was also ordained a minister of the church at New London. MAYOR RIP VAN DAM Mayor of New York in 1710. JUDGE ABRAHAM DE PEYSTER OF NEW YORK GOVERNOR DE BIENVILLE, JEAN BAPTISTE LEMOINE Born in Montreal, Can., 1680. Died in 1768. French Governor of Louisiana for many years. He founded New Orleans. The original is in Longeuil, Can. DANIEL WALDO Born in Boston, 1724; died in 1808. Married Rebecca Salisbury. REV. JOHN MARSH, HARTFORD, CONN JOHN ADAMS IN YOUTH Born in Braintree, Mass., 1735; died at Quincy, Mass., 1826. Second President of the United States, 1797-1801. He was a member of Congress, signer of Declaration of Independence, Commissioner to France, Ambassador to The Netherlands, Peace Commissioner to Great Britain, Minister to Court of St. James. This portrait in youth is in a wig. Throughout life he wore his hair bushed out at the ears. JONATHAN EDWARDS, D.D. Born in 1745; died in 1801. He was a son of the great Jonathan Edwards, and was President of Union College, Schenectady, 1799-1801. This portrait shows the fashion of dressing the hair when wigs and powder had been banished and the hair hung lank and long in the neck. PATRICK HENRY Born in Virginia, 1736; died in Charlotte County, Va., in 1799. An orator, patriot, and a leader in the American Revolution. He organized the Committees of Correspondence, was a member of Continental Congress, 1774, of the Virginia Convention, 1775, and was governor of Virginia for several terms. This portrait shows him in lawyer’s close wig and robe. “KING” CARTER Died, 1732. JUDGE BENJAMIN LYNDE, OF SALEM AND BOSTON, MASS Died, 1745. Painted by Smybert. JOHN RUTLEDGE Born, Charleston, S.C., 1739; died, 1800. He was member of Congress, governor of South Carolina, chief justice of Supreme Court. His hair is tied in cue. CAMPAIGN, RAMILLIES, BOB, AND PIGTAIL WIGS REV. WILLIAM WELSTEED From an engraving by Copley, his only engraving. THOMAS HOPKINSON Born in London, 1709. Came to America in 1731. Married Mary Johnson in 1736. Made Judge of the Admiralty in 1741. Died in 1751. He was the father of Francis the Signer. This portrait is believed to be by Sir Godfrey Kneller. REV. DR. BARNARD A Connecticut clergyman. ANDREW ELLICOTT Born, 1754; died, 1820. A Maryland gentleman of wealth and position. HERBERT WESTPHALING Bishop of Hereford, Eng. HERALD CORNELIUS VANDUM. Born, 1483; died, 1577, aged ninety-four years. Yeoman of the Guard and usher to Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary, and Elizabeth. His beard is unique. SCOTCH BEARD