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to Preston King, Erastus Corning, and Abram B. Olin

Defends his actions, questions why McClellan should rank above him, and advocates a more aggressive military policy. States that he has done everything within his power to prepare his army, and any failings are the fault of others. Also claims that...

GLC05056

to Gen. Joseph K. F. Mansfield re: a reconnaissance

GLC02465.34

[Page from autograph book, with autographs of James E. Wool and J. C. Allen]

Page torn from autograph book, with clipped signature of John E. Wool on one side, and clipped signature of J. C. Allen on the other. Both signatures undated, with no basis for dating. J. C. Allen may be James Cameron Allen, a Democratic...

GLC03476.16

As major general, seated 1/2 length Napoleon pose

Graphite inscription on verso "69" and "Major General John E. Wood." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, No. 501 Broadway, New-York From Photographic Negative, in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0811

As major general, standing 3/4 length portrait with sword in hand

Graphite inscription on verso "Genl. Wool." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0812

As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "70." Ink inscription on verso "1" "John E. Wool. Major General U.S.A." "1864" Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredericks & Co. 587 Broadway New York. 108 Calle de la Habana, Habana. 31 Passage du Havre, Paris."

GLC05111.02.0813

to George Opdyke

Discusses his unwillingness to place New York City at the mercy of a privateer by sending troops to protect the city. Adds that if he had the troops to spare, he would gladly send them along. The subject of this letter is foreboding of the 1863...

GLC05458