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[Endorsements of Hofmann, Doubleday, and Reynolds]

Leaf with autograph endorsements signed by Abner Doubleday, John W. Hofmann and John F. Reynolds. Mounted on paper 31 x 20 cm.

GLC03469.06

As captain, standing, holding hat with artillery insignia (after Fort Sumter)

[Mount trimmed.] Imprint on recto "Capt. Abner Doubleday Of Fort Sumpter. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861..." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negarive, from Brady...

GLC05111.02.0344

As major general, vignette bust view

Ink inscription on recto "A. Doubleday Major Genl. Vol. & Lieut. Col. 17th. Infy." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp...

GLC05111.02.0346

As major general, seated in chair with wife standing to his left

Ink inscription on verso "Gen. & Mrs. Doubleday" "1863" "Abner Doubleday Maj. Gen. Vols. and Lieut Col. Inf. U.S.A. Mary Doubleday, nee Hewitt." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic...

GLC05111.02.0347

to Isaac N. Roland re: Fort Sumter, "I aimed the first gun there"

Writes Roland that he has no time for a detailed answer to his question. He notes that there were 60 regular soldiers at Fort Sumter and that "I aimed the first gun there."

GLC04461.03

to whom it may concern

Brigadier General Doubleday, commander of the 3rd Division, 1st Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, recommends Lieutenant Benjamin J. Marten, Aide-de-Camp, for promotion in his regiment. Notes that Marten has been "with me in the Battles of Gainesville...

GLC02465.08

As brigadier general, vignette bust view

Imprint on recto "Gen'l A. Doubleday. Entered according to the act of Congress, in the year 1862 by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's Offic of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady, Washington."

GLC05111.02.0345

to unknown re: Grant, Mexican War

Doubleday writes a brief tribute to General Grant on the "Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter." Writes "...General Grant and myself were comrades during the Mexican War. Even at that early day he was distinguished for his soldierly qualities and...

GLC02465.35