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In civilian suit, vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Gen. J. C. Breckenridge, C. S. A."

GLC05111.02.1041

As major general, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Major Genl. John C. Breckenridge." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1043

Portrait of Breckinridge with uniform painted on. [1858 ca.]

The large format image shows Breckinridge in generals uniform that has been painted over his civilian clothes.

GLC05111.01.0369

to Mrs. Breckinridge

He reports on the health of family members.

GLC04501.069

to Ernie and Morton

Vice President and Presidential candidate Breckinridge updates two individuals from New York City on his progress regarding an upcoming speech. States "I have not as yet even made a note ... It would be better, perhaps, if we were more accustomed in...

GLC05007.01

to James C. Dobbins

Letter to the Secretary of the Navy recommending Mr. Wharton for a Lieutenancy in the Marine Corps.

GLC05603.01.04

Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 7, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 8, 1864.

GLC06745.280

Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 14, 1865 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 15, 1865.

GLC06745.281

Communication from the Secretary of War…Feb. 15th, 1865. Transmitted with Message of the President…Feb. 20, 1865.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.282

Communication from Secretary of War…Feb. 18th, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Feb. 20, 1865

stamp of record division

GLC06745.283

to John Miller

Possibly created 4 December. General Breckinridge writes, "I know several gentlemen named Lyle in Bourbon and Fayette Counties Ky, but I do not know which is the person to whom you refer, nor do I know the inclinations of any of them in this...

GLC02467.06

to Braxton Bragg

Discusses Battle of Baton Rouge and Bragg's planned invasion of Kentucky. Expects Bragg's invasion to be a success, "I feel that you will reach the Ohio River, if you don't do more." Would join Bragg, but cannot leave his own command, which has...

GLC03348

to William T. Avery

Confederate General Breckinridge discusses a possible position on his staff for Avery, which would have to be as a voluntary aide. Congratulates on his freedom "from Yankee bondage" and his hopes to meet Avery "often in the progress of our great and...

GLC00713

to Jefferson Davis

Official report to the president, signed as Confederate secretary of war, tracing the state of the Confederacy's finances from 1861 to the present. He declares that the current abysmal state of the budget, and the consequent inability of the nation...

GLC00915

to B. P. Turner

Writes in reply to a request to speak in front of the Young Men's Democratic Club in Lynn, Massachusetts during the presidential campaign. States that although he would like to, he cannot commit at this time because of his schedule. Addressed to...

GLC04515

To: Beverly Tucker

Return from his exile in England and meeting with General Lee.

GLC08013.03

1860 Pro-Breckinridge campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait

GLC07769.04