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Vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Maj Gen Meade" "George G Meade" "Lossing p 356." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wenderoth & Taylor late Broadbent & Co. 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut St. Philadelphia No........ N.B. Negatives will not be preserved longer...

GLC05111.02.0588

Vignette bust left profile portrait, as major general

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Meade" "33640." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wenderoth & Taylor 912 914 & 916 Chestnut Street Philadelphia No....... N.B. The negative of this picture may be puchased in which case a deduction will be made in...

GLC05111.02.0589

Vignette standing 3/4 length portrait, with mourning arm band

Graphite inscription on verso "Maj Gen Geo G Meade Fairfax S & Sailor's Home Nov 4 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henszey & Co., Photographers, 812 Arch Street, Philadelphia. No............"

GLC05111.02.0590

Vignette bust left profile portrait, as major general

Graphite inscription on recto "Mead." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "33640." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wenderoth & Taylor 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut Street Philadelphia. N.B. The negative of this picture may be puchased in which case a...

GLC05111.02.0591

As brigadier general, unmounted 3/4 length portrait, facing right

Graphite inscription on verso "Genl Meade."

GLC05111.02.0592

As brigadier general, 3/4 length portrait, facing right

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "Gen Meade." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0593

Engraving of seated 1/2 length portrait

Imprint on recto "Maj. Gen. G.G. Meade."

GLC05111.02.0594

to William Farrar Smith

Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, writes on Headquarters, Army of the Potomac stationery in Virginia near Petersburg. Written at 3:30 pm. Refers to a note he wrote at 2:00 pm, regarding the practicality of an attack on Petersburg led by...

GLC04064

to Ulysses S. Grant

Major General Meade writes to Lieutenant General Grant to report on a unsuccessful Confederate attacks on Fort Stedman, the repulse of the enemy, and subsequent movements of Union forces under Generals Parke, Wright, and Humphreys. Written a few...

GLC03549

to Horatio G. Wright.

Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, informs General Wright that General Gershom Mott "taken position on your left will be under your direction." Instructs Wright to General Ambrose Burnside's relief if Wright hears heavy firing at Burnside...

GLC03832

to Edward Davis Townsend

Major General Meade requests information regarding "the organization of the Division of Colored troops formerly belonging to the 28th Corps" from Townsend, the Assistant Adjutant General. Inquires regarding the status of the command of Brigadier...

GLC03946

to Leander H. Riddle

Praises a fallen comrade and expresses the need for "care and protection of the widows and orphans of those who have offered up their lives in saving the nation." Comments on the death of General Thomas A. Smythe and Brigadier General Thomas....

GLC06460

to Samuel W. Crawford re: election of 1868, abolishing the office of General

"If Grant resigns after the election, Congress will abolish the office of General."

GLC06584

[Standing orders for the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg]

Clerical copy of the circular order for the Army of the Potomac for Gettysburg. Written before the battle took shape while Meade thought the major engagement would be fought at Harrisburg; orders a defensive stance. Explains the details this...

GLC02522

to Thomas A. McParlin

Partially printed letter transmitting McParlin's appointment (not included) to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Form letter offering congratulations. Issued on stationery of "Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac."

GLC02649.25

to Thomas A. McParlin

Draft copy of GLC02649.25, probably written by a secretary. Letter transmitting McParlin's appointment (not included) to Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Form letter offering congratulations. Signed as "official" by Brevet Major General...

GLC02649.26

to Thomas McParlin

Major General Meade informs McParlin that he has complied with his request for a recommendation (see GLC02649.30): "I think if any medical officers are entitled to the Brevet of Brig Genl it [is] these who like yourself stuck it out in the field and...

GLC02649.29

to Charles Hale Morgan

Major General Meade strongly recommends Dr. Thomas A. McParlin to Colonel Morgan for advancement in rank. Discusses details about military actions in the Civil War, and McParlin's role in them as an Army Surgeon and Medical Director of the Army of...

GLC02649.30

to John Rawlins

Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac, writes to General Rawlins. Recently received intelligence from an officer of Confederate Nathaniel Harrison Harris's Brigade, William Mahone's Division. Reports that the officer was in Petersburg the...

GLC02455.09

to Henry W. Halleck

Recommending Brigadier General Gouverner K. Warren for nomination as Major General. Warren would soon receive the promotion. Clerically signed with Meade's name. Also signed by David C. Wager, Assistant Adjutant General. Written on stationery of...

GLC03801.03

Muster roll of company D, of the 11th regiment of Penn RVC from the 31 day of Decr., 1861 to the 28 day of Feby., 1862

Muster roll of company D, of the 11th regiment of Penn RVC from the 31 day of Decr., 1861 to the 28 Roll of company of Pennsylvania reserves lists men's names, rank, last payday, when, where and by whom they were enlisted, and notes on any sickness...

GLC02983

to William T. Sherman

General Meade writes from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. A previous assessment indicates this letter, directed to "Genl Cmd'g," is written to General William T. Sherman. Marked "Personal" on docket. Meade declines to send the 3rd Cavalry...

GLC01918

[Extract of Special Orders, No. 202]

Partially printed document countersigned by W.F.A. Torbert with the clerical signature of S. Williams. Orders the senior officer accompanying troops to New York to telegraph the number of soldiers to the Chief Quartermaster General so he may provide...

GLC08523.02

Carte de visite of George G. Meade bust portrait

Appears to be a photograph of an engraving.

GLC00559.09

Major General Meade's report on the Ashburn murder

Inscribed by Meade to Spencer Miller on a blue bound-in title page: "Spencer Miller Esq compliments of Gen. Meade." Contains an errata slip opposite the title page. Report on the murder of George W. Ashburn, a prominent white supporter of...

GLC01113