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to Abraham Lincoln, re: seeking position of military governor of Arkansas

Asking Lincoln to be considered a candidate for military governor of Arkansas

GLC06886

to Langdon Cheves Easton

General Schofield sends a message, at the direction of General Sherman's quarter master, Brevet Major General Langdon Cheves Easton (1814-1884). He requests "100,000 suits of clothing."

GLC02465.20

As major general, seated 3/4 length portrait

Partially concealed imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Schofield." Ink inscription on verso "John M Schofield Maj Gen Vols & Brig Gen and Bvt Maj Gen USA" "1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0685

to William T. Sherman

Eight days after Johnston's surrender regarding situation in North Carolina. "Concluded satisfactorily all details with Genl Johnston." General James Wilson "had disregarded the order to resume hostilities it being of an earlier date than yours..."

GLC08110.01

to Henry Halleck

Two telegrams on one page
"A number of officers and men of both Lee's and Johnston's armies whose homes are in the Western states desire to press through the Northern states...can they be permitted to do so?"

GLC08110.02

[Clipped signature]

GLC02063.05

to Jacob D. Cox

During the Atlanta Campaign: "Genl Sherman is here and has given me his plans. We must force the passage of Noyes Creek today. Four o'clock is the hour set for you to begin, and you will be supported by a general demonstration along the whole line."...

GLC09266

to William Myers

Schofield, commander of the Department of the Missouri, writes to Colonel Myers, Quartermaster for the Department of the Missouri. Writes, "Genl Hurlbut informs me that Steele and Davidson, who are now at Clarendon on White River, are much in want...

GLC02349