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to George G. Meade

Ordering Meade to send "one of your reduced regular regiments to New York City to report to General Dix for duty."

GLC03470

to William T. Sherman

Written at Headquarters of the Department of the Tennessee near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Grant writes to Sherman in the early days of the siege of Vicksburg. Relates he ordered Colonel Johnson to ascertain the number of Confederate troops north of the...

GLC03512

to Sephronia Fairchild

Fairchild writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Mentions they are waiting for General Ulysses S. Grant to bring in reinforcements. Comments that his rheumatism is bothering him and he writes of a possible furlough in order to...

GLC03523.06.07

to Angeline Henry

Henry writes to his sister from a camp outside Brandy Station, Virginia. Comments on the radical changes in weather. Reports that the army has been reorganized and his corps is a third larger. Expects Union General Ulysses S. Grant to take command...

GLC03523.07.25

to Sister

Describes the atmosphere in Baltimore, telling his sister that "the Military Authorities are throwing up Earthworks all around the city. Now seizing every Nigger they find on the streets and sending them out to work on the entrenchements." Informs...

GLC03523.08.75

to Louisa B. Terry

Addresses letter to his sister "Lou," telling her that he thinks "Gen. [Ulysses S.] Grant deserves the extra Star for the service he has rendered the U.S. during the present Rebellion..." Also remarks that he would like to see General George Meade...

GLC03523.08.94

to Louisa B. Terry

Reports to his sister "Lou," about his thoughts that "the 'Army of the Potomac' will be reorganized soon," noting that he believes only Veterans will be in it. Remarks on newspaper article about how the Reserves will be concentrated, commenting that...

GLC03523.08.95

to William Grier Maitland

Reports to his brother, discussing possible troop movements. Reports a "rumour" the Rebels are evacuating Vicksburg. Writes that all their friends are doing well, and notes that his brother may call "the Colt after Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, the...

GLC03523.10.065

to Elhanan M. Mast

Reports to his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Mast, that he received word from his son Joseph near in Jackson, Mississippi. Joseph informed him that Confederate General Joseph Johnston evacuated Jackson 17 July. Writes, "I see it stated in the...

GLC03523.10.089

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his brother, from "Home," possibly Kingston, Ohio, that their mother is "as well as ever." Tells him that he received Joseph's photographs. Reports that "I see in today's paper that Gen. [William Starke] Rosecrans is removed and Gen....

GLC03523.10.107

to Joseph M. Maitland

Grier writes to his brother informing him of their mother's poor health due to overwork and her concern for his safety. Reports on the successful corn crop. Comments that Bell is progressing well with her school work. Says no news of importance from...

GLC03523.10.123

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "My Dear Brother." Expresses relief that he survived "that terrible battle..." (probably the battle of Brice's Cross Roads fought on 10 June 1864 near Tupelo, Mississippi). Comments, "I think that it was rather a pity that Gen...

GLC03523.10.126

to Bell Wharton

Maitland writes to Bell from camp outside La Grange. Complains of very dry, hot weather and dusty roads. Writes, "I dont think I ever suffered as much in my life with the heat as I have within the past week." Expresses concern over her lack of...

GLC03523.10.127

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Haines Bluff, Mississippi to his wife. He is outside of the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. General Ulysses S. Grant is laying siege to the city because attempting to storm it would most likely cause...

GLC03523.13.102

to mother

Provides orderly duties and specific orders received from Captain Orville Bixby. Details work including the completion of muster rolls and vouchers. Mentions clothing, books and monthly returns. Inquires about town bounty, state pay, and the opening...

GLC03523.18.07

to mother

Expresses confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's current plans and prays that "God may grant that this campaign may end this Hydra headed rebellion and cause the people of the south to see the error of their ways and return to their aliegance."...

GLC03523.18.08

to parents

Written from the south side of the Pamunkey River. Declares, "we have taken the Peninsular as the proper approach on Richmond." Indicates his pleasure with General Ulysses S. Grant and Grant's decision to "go precisely on [General George B.]...

GLC03523.18.11

to parents

Writes from camp outside of the city of Petersburg. References General Ulysses S. Grant's suggestion to consolidate regiment into six companies. Describes, in detail, the troops' five-day march from Cold Harbor to present location. Expects hard...

GLC03523.18.14

to mother

Reports that he is under fire nearly everyday. Describes capture of the 4th Regiment and one battallion of the 11th Vermont Regiment. Also mentions the consolidation of 6 companies.

GLC03523.18.15

to parents

Written from camp near Cedar Creek. Reports that extreme heat is causing deaths on marches, and that springs and brooks are dry. Prays for General Ulysses S. Grant's success in his campaign against Richmond, Virginia: "I want this war to close as...

GLC03523.18.22

to mother

Written from Camp in front of Petersburg, Virginia, "near Fort Hell." Rejoined the Army of the Potomac. Discusses travels from Camp Russell, including twenty-five hours of "severe" suffering, many of which were spent traveling through the snow in...

GLC03523.18.36

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from camp outside Petersburg, Virginia. Inquires about the shirt and socks she sent him. Informs her the gun he fires into Petersburg is called the Petersburg Express and takes fourteen seconds to reach its target. Mentions...

GLC03523.20.11

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Spring Hill, Virginia. Worries about her lack of letters and wonders if her health is compromised. Expresses desire to "...enjoy each others society again..." Mentions he will be exempt from any future drafts unlike "...

GLC03523.20.15

Tintype of General Ulysses S. Grant

Half length portrait of Grant with one star. 9th plate. Possibly a second or later generation image. Descriptive tag reads: "Ferrotype of Gen. Grant circa Civil War period." CASE: Union case with cannon and pyramid of cannonballs in front of a...

GLC05131.30

Ulysses S. Grant

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.014

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Lieut. Gen'l Ulysses S. Grant, Com. in Chief Armies of U.S."

GLC05137.146

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and his horse Lexington

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and his favorite horse Lexington. Taken at Cold Harbor, Va., June 4th, 1864."

GLC05137.147

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and his horse Lexington

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Handwritten on verso: "Emma G. Griggs From my Husband." Caption: "Lieut. Gen. Grant and his favorite horse Lexington. Taken at Cold Harbor, Va., June 4th, 1864." With tax stamp.

GLC05137.148

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and party

Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, New Hampshire, publishers. Grant and a small crowd standing on a railroad car and platform. Identification on front of card. Handwriting on verso: "Alwird No. 31"

GLC05137.153

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant at Bishop Haven College

Photographed and Published by L[?] F. Adams, Oak Bluffs, Mass. Identification handwritten on verso. Grant and a large crowd on the porch of a house or church, with flags and bunting draped over the front. Similar to GLC05137.155 and GLC05137.156.

GLC05137.154

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant and friends at the Bishop Haven College

Made and for sale, wholesale and retail by Joseph W. Warren, No. 2 High Street, Fall River, Mass. Handwritten on verso: "Gen. Grant and friends at the Bishop Haven College. " Similar to GLC05137.154 and GLC05137.156.

GLC05137.155

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant at Bishop Haven College

A different shot of the same scene as GLC05137.154 and .155. On verso a list of available cards but no other identification. Grant and a small group of people posed on porch of building at Bishop Haven College. Similar to GLC05137.154 and GLC05137...

GLC05137.156

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant at his Cottage in Long Branch, NJ

G. W. Pach, Photo, N. Y. and Long Branch, NJ, publisher. No identification of the scene. A different edition of GLC05137.158, which is identified.

GLC05137.157

Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant at his Cottage in Long Branch, NJ

G. W. Pach, Photo, N. Y. and Long Branch, NJ, publisher. A different edition of GLC05137.157.

GLC05137.158

Presidential dinner party at Willow Brook, Auburn, N.Y.

One stereocard depicting a presidential dinner party, including Ulysses S. Grant decorated with three stars and other men. Handwritten on back: "Presidential dinner party at Willow Brook, Auburn, N.Y." (Same image as GLC05137.130)

GLC05137.270

Orchard Knob from Mission Ridge, photo from nature by G.N. Barnard

Page removed from the album "Photographic Views of the Sherman Campaign." Two trees appear in sharp focus in foreground. The camera is elevated and shows a landscape of the terrain below the ridge. Orchard Knob was the site of a battle that took...

GLC05111.01.0457

Split stereocard of General Ulysses S. Grant

Image of General Ulysses S. Grant, looking to his left. Numeric notation on image: "947." Inscription on image: "General U. S. Grant."

GLC05111.01.1229

Split stereocard of General Ulysses S. Grant

Image of General Ulysses S. Grant, looking away from the camera and to his left. Numeric notation on verso: "947." Inscription on verso: "General U. S. Grant. This photograph was taken just before the close of the war. It is the best photograph of...

GLC05111.01.1230

Split stereocard of General Ulysses S. Grant

Image of General Ulysses S. Grant seated and facing the camera. Numeric notation on image: "947." Inscription on image: "General U. S. Grant."

GLC05111.01.1231

Split Stereocard of Ulysses S. Grant

Image of General Ulysses S. Grant seated and looking directly at camera. Numeric notation on verso: "947." Inscription on verso: "General U. S. Grant. This photograph was taken just before the close of the war. It is the best photograph of General...

GLC05111.01.1232

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Image of a young Grant in civilian clothes. Photograph of a photograph. Mounted on cloth. Ink detailing on collar. Graphite inscription on verso "S.S. [struck: put this] U.S. Grant."

GLC05111.02.0402

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

A young Grant with very short hair and a short beard. As major general, half-length seated view, facing left Photographers imprint on verso: "Bishop [struck: & Campbell], Photographers, Army of the Cumberland. Sole owners of the Life Negatives of...

GLC05111.02.0403

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Graphite inscription on verso "6." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "December 1863." Photographed as major general, half-length seated view, facing right. Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T...

GLC05111.02.0404

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Graphite inscription on verso "Grant Photograph." A vignette bust view. Photographed as major general. Photographers imprint on verso: "J.E. McClees, Artist, 910 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.0405

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Similar to 407. Gold imprint of oval frame surrounds image. Photographed as major general. Image is an oval bust view with decorative boarder. Graphite inscription on recto "U.S. Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Barr & Young, Army...

GLC05111.02.0406

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Similar to 406. Imprint on recto "Maj. Gen. U.S.Grant. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1863, by Barr & Young, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of Ohio." Photographers imprint on verso: "Barr &...

GLC05111.02.0407

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated view, facing right, holding cigar.
Same image as 409. Graphite inscription on verso "#57" "U.S.Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York Manufacturers of the...

GLC05111.02.0408

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length seated view, facing right, holding cigar.
Same image as 408. Graphite inscription on verso "5." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A." "Knoxville, Tenn. February, 1864." Photographers imprint on...

GLC05111.02.0409

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, half-length view, seated facing left. Graphite inscription on verso "9." Ink inscription on verso "Ulysses S. Grant Lieut Gen U.S.A." "Apr 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York...

GLC05111.02.0411

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As major general, vignette half-view, facing forward. Graphite inscription on verso "16." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0415