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[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

to Oliver Otis Howard

Sherman, commander of the Military Division of the Mississippi, writes to General Howard during the Atlanta campaign. Instructs Howard to join forces with General George Henry Thomas. Writes "I dont think the enemy yet understand our movement....

GLC04209

[Multiple endorsements on a letter to General William D. Whipple]

Endorsed 12 September by Sherman, who orders the recipient to report to Major General Howard (Oliver Otis Howard). Endorsed 28 August 1864 by General George Henry Thomas, who forwards the document to Sherman; endorsed and forwarded 25 August 1864 by...

GLC03688

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

to Adi Meyers

Recipient is from Clear Creek, New York. Reports death of friend at Fair Oaks and mentions General O. O. Howard. Writes, "General Howard rode up to us & said 'The 64th Must not brake.' " On patriotic letterhead and envelope.

GLC05594

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

to Nancy E. Jones

Almost daily engagements with the enemy; list of corps commanders, citing Gen. "Howart" (Oliver Otis Howard) as his favorite; relates a story about Gen. Howard's exchange with a soldier about removing the body of a wounded man from the field.

GLC02739.121

[Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]

On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3...

GLC00723.01

to James William Denver

Coverdale, Lieutenant and Assistant Quartermaster for the Military Division of the Mississippi, replies to a letter from Union General Denver discussing the death of Frank Johns, a mutual acquaintance. Writes "The Army is a great school for finding...

GLC03544

to dear Friends

Cobb was a captain in the Union Army and participated in the Battle of Atlanta. Describes the military activities occurring from 22-28 July 1864. Writes that there is more and more fighting everyday but that his division has not yet been closely...

GLC08683

to James B. McPherson or John A. Logan

Also addressed to John A. Logan, commander of the 15th corps, Army of the Tennessee. Sherman explains his own position and the positions and plans of the divisions under the command of John McAllister Schofield, Oliver O. Howard, and George H. Thomas...

GLC00607

Check and three prints pertaining to Gerrit Smith [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC00723

[Print of Oliver Otis Howard]

Depicts General Howard in Civil War uniform.

GLC00723.04

Sherman and his Generals

One image entitled, "Sherman and his Generals," taken by Mathew Brady dated 1865. Image is of General Sherman and his generals taken shortly after the end of the war. The label beneath the image identifies the men and their ranks. They are from left...

GLC04172

to Sarah Wood

Talks of cut rations, but says they function better on half rations. Describes somewhat dangerous duty accompanying the engineer, and his duty. Also describes the unreliable news he gets, even when a mile from the action, but says there is a...

GLC02176.19