Dispatches Collection

Juliette Dodu, 1870
3480813 Juliette Dodu, 1870; (add.info.: Juliette Dodu (1848 - 1909) legendary heroine of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, and the first woman to be awarded the Legion of Honore

Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War
530519 Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War

American engineer conveying despatches, 19th century (print)
3052878 American engineer conveying despatches, 19th century (print); Private Collection.

RMS Titanic - telegram from Marconi to Carpathia
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

RMS Titanic - Marconi portrait with Carpathia telegram
RMS Titanic - one of the rarest and finest Titanic related telegrams known, described by the late Ken Schultz as an exceptional piece of history'

The newspaper correspondent, 1876 (etching)
497614 The newspaper correspondent, 1876 (etching) by Forbes, Edwin Austin (1839-95); 47.9x60.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Created by Forbes)

The Insurrection in Ireland (engraving)
1617583 The Insurrection in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Ireland)

The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front (colour litho)
STC363437 The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front (colour litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1612132 Captain Austins Arctic Expedition (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Austins Arctic Expedition)

The Vulture Landing Dispatches At Dantzig Engraved By A Willmore

American Engineer Conveying Despatches From A 19Th Century Print

Mr. E. F. Knight, war correspondent of the Morning Post
Edward Frederick (E.F.) Knight (23 April 1852 3 July 1925), English barrister, soldier, journalist, and author of 20 books, many based on his dispatches as a war correspondent

Cromwell and Milton
OLIVER CROMWELL Oliver Cromwell dictates to the poet John Milton, Latin Secretary to the Council, who latinizes foreign dispatches

Major Richardsons war dogs - bringing in a dispatch
Major Richardson, the renowned dog trainer, with two of his messenger dogs. During the Great War, Richardson was commandant of the British War Dog School at Shoeburyness

Source Size = 2411 x 2386
Mr. Greens Signal Balloon, Dispatches, and Parachute, for the Arctic Expedition

Carrier pigeon used to carry dispatches out of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The message was attached to the central tail feather

King George VI inspecting dispatch riders of the LFB, WW2
King George VI visits the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth

Priest used to dispatch tuna on boat deck, pole and line fishing method, Pico Island, Azores, august

Shakespeare / Wives of W
Act I, Scene iii Falstaff dispatches his billet-doux

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"Dispatches: A Glimpse into History's Fastest Messengers" From the tragic sinking of RMS Titanic to the triumphs of Captain Austin's Arctic Expedition, they have played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of historical events. These fleeting messages, often carrying life-saving information or groundbreaking news, hold immense power within their concise words. In 1912, amidst the chaos that engulfed the ill-fated Titanic, a telegram from Marconi to Carpathia became a lifeline for survivors. This message symbolized hope and resilience in the face of tragedy. A portrait capturing Marconi with this historic telegram serves as a poignant reminder of human ingenuity and technological advancements. The significance extends beyond maritime disasters; they also bear witness to conflicts and revolutions. Mr. E. F. Knight, war correspondent for Morning Post during World War I, risked his life to deliver firsthand accounts from battlefields across Europe. An etching depicting a newspaper correspondent from 1876 showcases the timeless dedication journalists possess when conveying stories that shape nations. Ireland's insurrection is immortalized through an engraving capturing its turmoil—a testament to how they are expose societal unrest and ignite change. Similarly, sketches at General Grant's funeral reveal how even somber occasions are not exempt from these swift messengers' impact on public sentiment. Monarchs too rely on dispatches for vital information about their realms' affairs—depicted vividly in "The Queen Listening to a Dispatch from the Front. " In times of war or crisis, these messages become threads connecting leaders with distant realities. Beyond wars and political upheavals lie tales of exploration and adventure—the realm where Captain Austin embarked on his Arctic expedition depicted in an evocative engraving. The bravery required by explorers like him is mirrored by Major Richardson's loyal war dogs who dutifully brought back important dispatches—an image that epitomizes loyalty and sacrifice.