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As major general, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Maj Gen Howard" "Major-General Oliver O. Howard. Lost arm at Battle 'Seven Pines'" "Lossing p. 298. Century Vol. 2 page 257." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wenderoth & Taylor late Broadbent & Co 912, 914 & 916...

GLC05111.02.0485

As major general, 1/2 length portrait facing slightly right,

Graphite inscription on verso "155" "O. O. Howard." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0487

As major general, 1/2 length portrait facing slightly left, wearing belt

Graphite inscription on verso "156." Ink inscription on verso "Oliver O. Howard. Maj. Gen. Vols. & Brig. Gen. and Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A." "1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0488

[to a captain]

Possibly written in Virginia. Howard describes a recent foraging expedition. Reports that a Squadron of Cavalry under Major Beveridge 8th Illinois was sent to his Head Quarters (possibly referring to John Lourie Beveridge). Recently went to "Edsel...

GLC04056

Report of the operations of 11th Corps From June 28th to July 25th exclusive of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Reports activities of the 11th Corps, Army of the Potomac. Mentions Confederate and Union troop locations and actions. Refers to specific commanders, including Generals George Gordon Meade, John Sedgwick, and Alexander Schimmelfennig. Writes "I...

GLC05851

to J. Bok

Howard received the Beecher Memorial and read many of the contributions. He accepted the book as thanks for his contribution. He believes Mrs. Holloway's article best captured Beecher in concise and comprehensive terms. He also refuses to write an...

GLC05508.135

to Charles Ellicoch

Howard writes on stationary of Lincoln Memorial University, Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. He responds to a request for his favorite hymn. Howard writes that his choice of hymn depends upon his mood and gives several examples of hymns and moods. He...

GLC05508.136

Memoranda for Gettysburg Campaign (6/12-7/25/1863)

"July 4th 6 am Gettysburg taken possession of." Written on stationery.

GLC06900

to unknown

Howard writes, "In the battle of fair Oaks Va. the first day of June 1862 (second day of the battle) I was twice wounded in my right arm. The first wound was by a Mississippi rifle ball through the wrist. The second by a minnie-ball entering at the...

GLC02464.06

to unknown

General Howard writes to an unknown recipient concerning Graham H. Chapin of the 82nd New York regiment. Notes that he asked for the written opinion of the Lt. Col. Comdg., who assured him that Chapin was a good soldier, and that "the company...

GLC02464.07

As major general, 1/2 length profile portrait, wearing belt

Mount trimmed. Graphite inscription on verso "O. O. Howard Maj. Gen. Vols." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C., & Broadway & Tenth St. New York." Blue two-cent...

GLC05111.02.0486

to Henry W. Slocum

Enclosing requested photograph (with photo). "Though the main honor of the work crowns our chief, yet in helpful planning & executing, our part will not be forgotten."

GLC08113.04