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As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length, holding sword across lap

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl Jos. Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0472

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing, wearing sword, holding hat

With disheveled hair. Ink inscription on recto "Hooker." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.0473

As major general, seated 1/2 length view, facing left

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published...

GLC05111.02.0474

As major general, vignette bust view, facing forward [unmounted]

Beautiful, deep image. Graphite inscription on recto "Maj Gen Joe Hooker." Graphite inscription on verso "This picture was taken a few days since. I prefer the other Card if the Buttons and stars were altered like this one. Lundy [?]"

GLC05111.02.0475

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing with left hand behind back

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Joe Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0476

As major general, 1/2 length view, seated, facing right, slouching

Graphite inscription on verso "69" "Major General Joseph Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0478

As major general, 1/2 lengthview, seated, facing right

Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co." Graphite inscription on verso "78" "Major General Joseph Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York Paris Passe du Havre 51 Habana Calle de la Habana 108." Cancelled...

GLC05111.02.0479

As major general, 3/4 legnth view, standing, profile, holding hat and gloves

Graphite inscription on recto "Maj Genl Hooker." Ink inscription on recto "Marshal-in chief." Photographers imprint on verso: "S.M. Fassett's New Gallery 114 & 116 South Clark St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0480

As major general, in field with his horse

Graphite inscription on recto "Maj Gen Hooker." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Maj Gen Hooker" "85-." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gallery of the Cumberland No 25 Cedar St., Opposite the Commercial Hotel, Morse & Peaslee, Nashville."

GLC05111.02.0481

Woman Suffrage and the Marriage Relation

Long broadsheet, printed letter to the editor of the Hartford Courant.

GLC06981

Orders No. 6

Writing from Headquarters of the Brigade, Hooker gives marching orders to his troops and instructs the commanders on what provisions each soldier must carry.

GLC02494.06

to William Blaisdell

General Hooker, division commander in the Army of the Potomac, writes to Lieutenant Colonel William Blaisdell of the 11th Massachusetts Infantry. Asks why Blaisdell opposes the commission of Daniel E. Granger as 2nd Lieutenant in his regiment, as...

GLC02455.07

[Approval of request for leave]

Hooker endorses an autograph letter signed on verso from Captain Samuel B. Sherer, of Company K, 15th Illinois Cavalry Volunteers, to William H. Perkins, Assistant Adjutant General for the 11th and 12th Corps. Sherer applies for twenty five day...

GLC01911

[Collection of two letters from Joseph Hooker] decimalized

GLC08373

to Thomas Brainerd

Re: Battle of Williamsburg. "I fought a great battle, probably the most sever one that has been fought during the war. . . My loss was 1575, officers and men - that of the rebels more than double that number. . ." (total U. S. casualties were in...

GLC08373.01

to Lorenzo Thomas

Asking when troops will arrrive.

GLC08373.02

to Robert E. Lee

Written on Headquarters, Army of the Potomac stationery, following the Battle of Chancellorsville. Hooker, Union General commanding the Army of the Potomac writes to Lee, Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. States "On learning...

GLC00536

to Edwin M. Stanton

Recommends that Brigadier General John W. Geary be promoted for his service in the Battle of Wauhatchie. Endorsement on the verso signed by generals Ulysses S. Grant, Joseph Hooker, George H. Thomas, and James A. Hardie support the request. Thomas's...

GLC00782.04

As major general, seated in an elaborately carved chair, facing forward

Graphite inscription on verso "68" "Major General Joseph Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner Corner 7th & D Str. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0477

to Ira Harris

Joseph Hooker circumvents the normal military practice of waiting to send out copies of battle reports until after their release through proper channels in order to scathingly criticize General George McClellan's leadership in the battle of...

GLC00072

to Aaron F. Perry

Congratulates Perry on winning his Congressional election and praises him as "honest, true, and capable." Declares, "I have always been for a free tariff, and I believe that that is all the country requires now, to fulfil its mission. My idea of...

GLC02310