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Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC...

GLC02414.179

List of property taken by General Chench's[sic] Brigade

List of property taken from Mrs. Tyre beginning 15 November 1861. Includes a horse, sheep, hogs, hay, corn, wheat, etc. Possibly in the hand of E.A. Tyres.

GLC02414.182

to Captain Gilmore

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to report that 12 days forage was sent to Raleigh on 25 March and that two large shipments of oats are leaving for Raleigh tomorrow. Only dated the 3rd, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.102

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes General Cox commanding at Charleston, West Virginia to say thanks for the tents and that he will send for blankets. Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.105

Inventory of furniture

List of furniture in the General's Office, the Quarter Master's Office, the dining room, and the kitchen. Lists items like tables, sofa, plates, soup tureen, salt cellars, etc. and also three beds with bedding. No date. List is the same as GLC 2414...

GLC02414.177

Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Miss Manser retained for use of the 3d Provl Brigade.

List of furniture and other sundry items with amounts and values. Signed by three officers certifying that the appraised values are fair. The second signature is too faded to read.

GLC02414.183

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment to ask if a certain boy is employed by the regiment. On a scrap of paper. Dated only the 7th, no month or year. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.030

[Scammon endorsement on a letter from Marshall Darr]

Major and Provost Marshall Darr writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that Major McPhail needs to know who his servants are. With autograph endorsement signed of Scammon giving the names of his two colored servants, William Woodyear, and...

GLC02414.103

Inventory of furniture belonging to Mrs. Manson

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, General Eliakim P. Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items in the General's office, Quarter Master's Office, dining room...

GLC02414.178

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio reports that Captain Gilmore at Raleigh needs forage and asks when Gardner can get him some. Not dated, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.095

to Captain Levernig

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to ask "Can you not let some of the Animals sent to McMillin bring Commissary & other supplies?" Only dated the 7th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.101

to Lieutenant Gardner

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the AAQM (Acting Assistant Quarter Master) to instruct him to send tents. Only dated the 6th, year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.104

to Colonel

Asks if an arrangement he handled was satisfactory to the Colonel (possibly Eliakim P. Scammon?) because he has not heard anything yet. Addressed to "Col".

GLC02414.172

to Eliakim P. Scammon

First telegram is written from Gauley, West Virginia by Hayes advising that they will try to keep ready but that three companies are at Tompkins Farm. The second telegram is written by Reuben L. Nye, Captain and Judge Advocate to Scammon asking if...

GLC02414.175

[Decoded cypher telegram]

Possibly in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. States that eight deserters came into Gauley, West Virginia and the author asks what to do with them while in custody. The author could possibly be Colonel Carr Bailey White, who wrote other similar...

GLC02414.116

[Orders of Captain Williams]

Possibly a copy in General Eliakim P. Scammon's hand. Talks of a court case. States that Captain Williams asked him for the names of the persons that pressed charges against Hines and Carey and the witnesses. On verso is a gravestone inscription...

GLC02414.119

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Small scrap to Colonel Hayes, signed with initials E.P.S., states "Harper in order to Raleigh. Will send the ord. & servants." Dated only the 8th, no year or month. Year could be either 1863 or 1864 based on location and Hayes rank as Colonel...

GLC02414.026

[Decoded cypher telegram to unknown]

Copy of a telegram from Colonel Toland possibly to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Written in cypher in one hand, and decoded underneath possibly in the hand of Scammon. Toland writes that the powder and fuse are not in any of the wagons and that...

GLC02414.185

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Henry H. Boggess]

Telegram from Captain Boggess, assistant quarter master to Brigadier General Scammon informing that the ships the Meigs and the Victor have been fired on four miles above Buffalo, West Virginia. Reports that one man was killed, a couple wounded, and...

GLC02414.128

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from T K. McCann]

Telegram from McCann to Brigadier General Scammon informing that he can get two mountain howitzers for his division. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon in initials stating "Yes! When will you come?" On stationary of the U.S. Military...

GLC02414.131

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hutchins, the Deputy Aid of Revenue, writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio asking if he will give a William Lowry permission to "peddle beyond our lines" near Hawks Nest. States that he has detained this man and asks if Scammon feels he is...

GLC02414.173

to Rutherford B. Hayes

Advises that General Jacob Dolson Cox urges Colonel Hayes to increase scouting to obtain information. Undated except for the 8th, year inferred from location and Hayes rank as Colonel, which he was promoted to in October 1862. Possibly April based on...

GLC02414.027

[Fragment of a letter to Eliakim P. Scammon]

One half of letter is missing. A civilian women named Laura (last name missing) solicits help from General Scammon on a matter. Dated on 18 March, no year.

GLC02414.186

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry reporting on scouting activities in West Virginia. Not dated, date inferred from similar documents in the collection.

GLC02414.109

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio telling him to start out tomorrow and advises him to stop at Camp Piatt, West Virginia, on the way. Signature is somewhat illegible but possibly Dr. Kellogg.

GLC02414.174

[Decoded cypher telegram to Eliakim P. Scammon]

Possibly a copy in Scammon's hand. Reports on scouting activities. States that Lieutenant Blazer, a scout, is expected in tonight and will start for Lewisburg, West Virginia in the morning. Ends by saying "Your informant must be mistaken."...

GLC02414.118

to unknown Colonel

Undated, unsigned letter addressed only to "Col." Refers to a Father Park who aided Colonel Fitzhugh by sending money to Baltimore. The writer states by doing so, Park helped the Confederates and states "...by this act not only sympathized with our...

GLC02414.187

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Possibly a copy in General Scammon's hand of a decoded cypher telegram to Scammon from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio infantry regarding scouting activities. Reports on the Confederate troops's whereabouts and requests again more artillery...

GLC02414.110

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have heard nothing of the Enemy being in this vicinity I think there is no danger here now"

GLC02414.274

to James L. Botsford

Lists six men that he has "arrested as hostages . . . . " Dated Feb 3 186

GLC02414.306

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"received information last night that Jenk[ins] was at the falls . . . with eight hundred (800) men infantry & cavalry also that there is some force what number not reported at Franks Hill am ready for them have sent out scouting parties . . . . "

GLC02414.309

to James L. Botsford

"Wallace is just in from Wyoming & reports no enemy in force in Wyoming…."

GLC02414.280

to unknown

GLC02414.312

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Just learned that we have driven Rebels away…"

GLC02414.283

to James L. Botsford

Dated Mch 13 186.Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.315

to Captain James L. Botsford

"Rebels killed Saml Richmond Thursday charged him with ferrying deserters over Ricer. My scouts in his neighborhood"

GLC02414.286

to James L Botsford

"Cannonading was heard here [Hurricane Bridge] last night in the direction of Ceredo or Gallipolis . . . " Note below from the Gallipolis office: "Cannonading at Gallipolis in honor of [Confederate] victory at Charleston S.C" Dated Apl 8 186.

GLC02414.318

to James L. Botsford

"The scout sent to Sewall last night came in with a negro boy that stayed at Meadow Bluff night before last & no Rebels had been there . . . " Dated Nov 13 186

GLC02414.289

to Eliakim P Scammon

"I have Just Recd information . . . that there were near a hundred guerrillas at and near Clay CH this morning . . ." Dated Mch 17 186.

GLC02414.321

to James L. Botsford

"My scouts have returned they were at Peytona no enemy that they could hear of I destroyed & broke up all the ferry boats for five miles each way . . . . " Dated Mch 29 186 Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.292

to Eliakim P Scammond

"the road . . . is guarded by genl Whites force I have one co. at Cattlesburg Ky two cos. At Guyandotte Va & the cavalry at Barboursville I have and will continue to keep out scouts at important points . . ."

GLC02414.324

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Rebels have possession of Point Pleasant have no particulars"

GLC02414.263

to James L. Botsford

". . . arrived at Charleston 5 PM marched all night arrived at Ripley . . . scouted the country . . . found no enemy . . . arrived at Buffalo . . . hear of enemy on my right across the Kanawha and am waiting a steamer to cross river . . ."

GLC02414.327

Morning Field Report

Lists field and staff officers for Camp Union in typed print. Lists ten staff members. Includes attendance records for field and staff officers. Docket on verso. Signed by colonel commanding D. Cunningham.
Written at Fayette Courthouse

GLC02414.359

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.266

to unknown

"Rebel with about 50 secesh Infty that fell with me as friends . . . "

GLC02414.298

to General

"The same part of Rebles [sic] were at Hurricane Bridge last week Encamped last night five miles below Winfield . . ."

GLC02414.330

to James L. Botsford

"Capt. Boyd is returned from Princeton with flag of trucce he will start for Charleston tomorrow morning" Dated 14 186

GLC02414.301

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Operator will report at Charleston Immedy Capt Fitch has gone from Gallipolis to Pt Pleasant with two Impromtu gun boats"

GLC02414.333

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Have arrested Father Parke and taken charge of his papers what shall I do with him" Dated Apl 18 186

GLC02414.304

to James L. Botsford

Dated Apl 14 186

GLC02414.307

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Jenkins was on his farm yesterday . . . some two hundred . . . of his cavalry made a dash into Barboursville last night" [As a colonel in the 8th Va. Cavalry, Alber Gallatin Jenkins wasnoted for his damaging raids on Union forces in West Virginia...

GLC02414.310

to James L. Botsford

"Last night at Dark Major McMahn with 20 out of each of seven Companies crossed the river by steamer …they expect to meet Capt Walker at Daylight this morning then Scout both ways…" Dated Mch 13 186

GLC02414.281

to unknown

". . . show me game with four hundred & twenty (420) men of my command in that distance & I will show you a success. . . "

GLC02414.313

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Mch 18 186

GLC02414.284

to unknown

"men in that county to mount all the secesh able to bear arms it is the opinion of Mr Baxter they should be attended to Immedy"

GLC02414.316

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.444

to Captain James L. Botsford

Dated April 7 186

GLC02414.287

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Apl 6 186.

GLC02414.319

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"All quiet here no news of any enemy . . . " Dated Mch 18 1860

GLC02414.290

to James L. Botsford

Dated Mch 10 186. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.322

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Mch 16 186 Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.293

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.325

to unknown

GLC02414.264

to unknown

GLC02414.296

to James L. Botsford

"We are here ready to march we hasten for fear the attack will be renewed. Jenkins left towards [mud?] at 12 . . ."

GLC02414.328

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"It is my opinion utterly impossible for the Enemy to transport and subsist a force sufficient large to attack this place[Fayette] until after the first of May perhaps later and I am convinced that they are perfectly aware of this fact"

GLC02414.267

to Eliakim P. Scammon

dated July 14 186

GLC02414.299

to James L. Botsford

"I have just learned from a rebel prisoner that it is the full intention of Col Swan Rebel to make a raid on your place . . . Swan has three or four hundred Infty & Cavalry prisoner thinks attack will be made very soon . . ." Dated 14 186.

GLC02414.331

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Did you mean . . . that the twenty second (22nd) Rebel Virginia would strike east from Huntersville that would take them to the Shenandoah" Dated 19 186

GLC02414.302

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I ask a favor. My supposed collusion with the Rebels is a mistake the trial will show it I ask an immediate one." Dated Apl 19 186

GLC02414.305

to James L. Botsford

"No news. Rebel scouts from Lewisburg and some of Thurmans men are reported as having been at Sewell on the 12th Cavalry have been coming in one at a time there now remains oout one Lt & seven (7) men missing It is reported two or three wounded..."...

GLC02414.337

to James L. Botsford

Relays explicit instructions for escorting civilians under a flag of truce. Dated Apl 19 186. No third page.

GLC02414.308

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.279

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Apl 4 186

GLC02414.311

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…I know there is no enemy on my right worth marching for sixty miles for the last twenty (20) of that we will be bushwhacked then for the next thirty (3) it will be hot…." Dated Apl 1860

GLC02414.282

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Scouts have all come in. Cavalry came in last night as reported infantry a few hours ago. They have been unable to get even a glimpse of the enemy . . . " Intellligence relayed by a conscript: ". . . Jenkins men were still at Salem . . The common...

GLC02414.314

to Martin P. Avery

"Citizen Brigham Ward just from Lewisburg gives information . . . that 1800 Rebs cavalry are on the road from Newbern station for Coal River Kanawha that small detachment of Rebel troops are being sent from Lewisburg to huntersville . . . for the...

GLC02414.285

to Cpt Sperry

GLC02414.317

to James L. Botsford

Dated July 14 186.

GLC02414.349

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Mar 17 186

GLC02414.288

to unknown

"He states the movement will be made against Summerville or the Rail Road or both & that an attack will surely be made at Fayette at all hazard"

GLC02414.320

to James L. Botsford

"My scouts have returned they were at Peytona no enemy that they could hear of I destroyed & broke up all the ferry boats for five miles each way . . . . " Dated Apl 5 186 Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.291

Telegraph to Eliakim P. Scammon

Written by the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs to Union Brigadier General Scammon. Informs Scammon that the news from Gettysburg is that General Robert E. Lee has sent in the flag of truce. "Lee sent in Flag of Truce, asking...

GLC02414.002

to James L. Botsford

requests extension of his leave in
Charleston. reply by Scammon on verso: "Yes-but come in time for report of 20th. Feel easy however while you are there & remember the men."

GLC02414.262

to James L. Botsford

Dated Feb 5 186.

GLC02414.326

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated March 13, no year.

GLC02414.265

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated Nov 14 186

GLC02414.297

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"As the young Priest is now through the lines you can permit him to proceed on his Journey to Europe" Dated Nov 8 186.

GLC02414.329

Consolidated Morning Report of the 23D REGT O.V. INF., U.S.A.

Lists field and staff officers for Camp Union. Signed by C.R Eakley as Colonel Commanding. Also signed by Adjutant John H. James.

GLC02414.361

to James L. Botsford

" . . . the expedition under Major Mahon to Logan County has just returned the result we have 20 prisoners one Q. M. - we killed 3 men & wounded two we lost no man . . ." Dated 11 1863. No second page. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.300

to General

"the line is OK to Gauley & working badly. Presume the line will be ok tonight."

GLC02414.332

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…the Rebels have…five Regiments of cavalry and three Regiments Infty…Genl WL Jackson is reported in command and that Imboden is to join him…."

GLC02414.271

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I ask a favor. My supposed collusion with the Rebels is a mistake the trial will show it I ask an immediate one." Dated Apl 19 186

GLC02414.303

to James L. Botsford

"Lt [Ong?] & half of Capt Milards Co has been captured . . . the Reb force was reported to be such that our Calvary could not retard them at all. They pursued us twelve (12) miles . . ." Dated May 12 186.

GLC02414.335

[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document by Mrs. Abbot regarding property of Isaac H. Abbott destroyed by the federal troops]

Includes horses taken, a hog killed, a burned building, and all sorts of household goods and supplies destroyed or taken, reportedly by the 3rd provisional brigade. With signed autograph endorsement of Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon stating that Abbott...

GLC02414.106

to William Starke Rosecrans

Requests that General Rosecrans approve pay for a Mrs. Shart, who worked in the hospital with two doctors of the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Informs that the doctors were called away before they could submit the correct vouchers for her. With endorsement...

GLC02414.188

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Rice, 1st Lieutenant of the 23rd Ohio and Chairman of board of survey, reports to Colonel Scammon about the contents of a box of clothing. States that the actual contents differ from what was supposed to be inside and lists the number of pants...

GLC02414.145

[Collection of Eliakim P. Scammon, 23rd regiment, Ohio, infantry] [decimalized]

Documents pertaining to the Civil War in West Virginia consisting of letters, telegrams, documents, drafts, notes, etc. Scammon saw duty in West Virginia (and briefly captured Feb. 1864-Aug. 1864) and, after the war, was assigned duty in South...

GLC02414

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Ewing writes to Scammon, Brigadier General commanding the 2nd Division, Kanawha in Fayette, Virginia, to state that he saw Scammon's family in Cincinnati, Ohio. Encloses a letter from them (not present). Says he urged Mrs. Scammon to come with them...

GLC02414.006