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Vreedenburgh, A. C.,
Carter,
Portrait male -- Morgan, William
Occupation -- Other
Occupation -- Political
Occupation -- Military
Object -- Written Matter
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Batavia
Sculpture
Morgan Monument, (sculpture).
Artist:
Vreedenburgh, A. C., sculptor.
Carter, contractor.
Title:
Morgan Monument, (sculpture).
Dates:
Dedicated Sept. 14, 1882.
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: Vermont granite.
Dimensions:
Sculpture overall: approx. H. 37 ft.; Base: approx. 16 x 82 x 82 in. (40 tons).
Inscription:
(On front of base:) SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF/WM. MORGAN,/A NATIVE OF VIRGINIA,/A CAPT. IN THE WAR OF 1812,/A RESPECTABLE CITIZEN OF/BATAVIA, AND A MARTYR/TO THE FREEDOM OF WRITING/PRINTING AND SPEAKING THE/TRUTH. HE WAS ABDUCTED/FROM NEAR THIS SPOT IN THE/YEAR 1826, BY FREEMASONS/AND MURDERED FOR REVEALING/THE SECRETS OF THEIR ORDER. (Raised lettering:) MORGAN (On rear of base:) THE COURT RECORDS OF/GENESSE COUNTY,/AND FILES OF THE/BATAVIA ADVOCATE,/KEPT IN THE RECORDER'S/OFFICE CONTAIN THE HISTORY/OF THE EVENTS THAT CAUSED/THE ERECTION OF THIS/MONUMENT. (On east side of base:) ERECTED BY VOLUNTEER/CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OVER/2000 PERSONS RESIDING IN/CANADA, ONTARIO/AND TWENTY-SIX OF THE/UNITED-STATES/AND TERRITORIES. (On west side of base:) "THE BANE OF OUR CIVIL/INSTITUTIONS IS TO BE FOUND/IN MASONRY, ALREADY/POWERFUL AND DAILY BECOMING/MORE SO, I OWE TO MY/COUNTRY AN EXPOSURE OF/ITS DANGERS."/CAPT. WM. MORGAN. unsigned
Description:
A full-length portrait of William Morgan, standing atop a tall circular column. He wears a close-fitting coat, which extends to just above the knees, and a bow-tie. His proper right arm is tucked into his coat at his chest; and his proper left hand holds a scroll at his side. The column is set atop a square base with peaks at the top of each side.
Subject:
Portrait male -- Morgan, William -- Full length
Occupation -- Other -- Reformer
Occupation -- Political
Occupation -- Military -- Captain
Object -- Written Matter -- Scroll
Object Type:
Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Batavia
Sculpture
Owner:
Administered by Batavia Cemetery Association, P. O. Box 342, Harvester Avenue, Batavia, New York 14021
Located Batavia Cemetery, Southwest corner, Batavia, New York
Remarks:
The sculpture honors William Morgan, a politician and citizen of Batavia who spoke out against Free Masonry. Morgan was a native of Virginia and served as a captain in the War of 1812. The sculpture cost approximately $2,500 and was erected by Mr. Carter. Funds were contributed by friends and supporters of Morgan through a committee composed of veterans of the "Old Guard," a group who opposed the Free Masons in 1826. The sculpture was dedicated during their 14th National Convention on September 14, 1882. IAS files contain related articles from the Progressive Batavian, Feb. 3, 1882 through Sept. 8, 1882.
References:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1993.
Illustration:
Image on file.
Note:
The information provided about this artwork was compiled as part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture database, designed to provide descriptive and location information on artworks by American artists in public and private collections worldwide.
Repository:
Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, Smithsonian American Art Museum, P.O. Box 37012, MRC 970, Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
Control Number:
IAS NY000703
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