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to Mrs. Frank Angiers

Union private, Co. B., 52nd Illinois Volunteers, describes the Battle of Shiloh: "Our loss is very heavy but the enemy's exceeds our 3 to 1."

GLC08274

to Philemon Ewing

Just after the battle of Shiloh, Major General Sherman defends himself from reports in the press that he falsely discredited Ohio troops. He describes a letter fueling those reports published by Colonel Rodney Mason, commander of the 71st Ohio, who...

GLC02331

[Manuscript Civil War map of the site of the Battle of Shiloh]

Entitled on docket: "Sketch of County embraced in a Reconnoissance made by Capt. F.H. Jordan." Also has a "Table of Distances." Pencilled "No. 2" on the front. An additional docket reads : "Jackson. Tenn March 20 [or 2d] 1862." Shows the Tennessee...

GLC02333

to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families...

GLC02232.14

Official reports of battles

Published by order of the Confederate Congress by the Enquirer Book and Job Press. Consists of documents, letters, battle reports, and statistics from Confederate officers (as well as some captured Union documents and letters) during the battles of...

GLC00313

[Defense of conduct at the Battle of Shiloh]

A report on the Battle of Shiloh defending his conduct against claims made in a biography of A.S. Johnston by Johnston's half-brother William Preston Johnston, entitled: The life of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston, embracing his services in the armies of...

GLC00617.02

[Excerpt from General Ruggles' official report on the Battle of Shiloh]

Brief excerpt in Ruggles' hand from the bottom of p.4 of GLC00617.01.

GLC00617.03

Shiloh National Park

Photograph of Shiloh National Park. Inscription on the back reads: "View showing superintendant's lodge and park of Shiloh cemetary. Also 200 cannon hereafter to be placed on Shiloh National Park, May 13th, 1897." Lt. Laurens Wolcott is standing at...

GLC00653.11.34

to Thomas Ewing

Sherman writes about the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. He discusses his experiences in it, the strategy of the battle, the officers' uniforms, and various Union generals. He explains his daring position at Shiloh, "I do not think I exposed...

GLC01203

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 10, no. 13 (March 1, 1862)]

Published by Sandoz and William H. Spencer (fl. 1862). Published in English pages 1-2 and French, as "Courrier des Opelousas," pages 3-4. Mostly advertisements. Includes call to arms of the St. Landry Cavalry Regiment and an address by Governor Moore...

GLC00844

to his wife

Letter written on patriotic stationary from "Shilow pits burg Landing hardin Co tenn," most likely Shiloh and Pittsburg Landing, in Hardin County, Tennessee. Letter written just before the beginning of the Battle of Shiloh.

GLC01013.09

to his wife

Letter written from "pits burg Landing tenn," most likely Pittsburg Landing, in Tennessee. Letter written just after the Battle of Shiloh.

GLC01013.10

The Seventy-seventh Pennsylvania at Shiloh. History of the regiment

Dornbusch 216. Second edition, enlarged with chapter on escapes from Confederate prisons

GLC00267.303

to "Folks at Home"

Edgar Pearce describes the Confederate attack at Shiloh as the "biggest fight of the new world." He writes from "Our Old Camp."

GLC00066.074

[Collection of documents related to Daniel Ruggles experience at the Battle of Shiloh] [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC00617

to unknown

Bope writes to a friend from the Battlefield of Camp Shiloh. Reports he survived the bloody Battle of Shiloh (6-7 April 1862) unharmed. Discusses the battle strategy in depth and the horror he felt: "...we had to step over the daed [sic] and...

GLC03523.03.05

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from the Battlefield of Shiloh, near Pittsburg Landing. Reports that "...some 20,000 men buried who fell in this great battle...", and they expect another attack. Mentions Easter, and notes that the cost of eggs is 30 cents...

GLC03523.03.06

to John Bope Sr.

Bope writes to his father from a camp outside of Green River. Says they will go to Nashville next. Mentions that many soldiers from the Ohio 49th Infantry have deserted. Comments that there has been no fighting for him since Shiloh. Doesn't know...

GLC03523.03.10

In civilian suit, standing 1/2 length portrait with left hand behind back

Ink inscription on recto "Col. Peabody." Imprint on recto "Published by ..." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Peabody."

GLC05111.02.0899

Soldier's monument at Stones River

The image shows two sides of a soldier's monument on which there are inscriptions. One reads: "The veterans of Shiloh have left a deathless heritage of fame on the fields of Stone River." The other inscription is illegible. Two gravestones are...

GLC05111.01.1101

[Diary of James Hannegan of the 5th Ohio Cavalry]

Diary is an autograph manuscript signed, neatly written in pencil, covering 1 January 1862-31 December 1862. Writes about the battle being raged at Fort Donelson in his entry of 15 February, reporting that the "citizens are in a terrible state of...

GLC04129.01

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from the General Hospital in Savannah. Reports on the Battle of Shiloh, "...a day never to be forgotten by me." Says the battlefield was littered with dead and wounded. Informs his right arm was wounded on the...

GLC03523.31.14

Obituary

"Extract from the discourse of Rev. E. Erskine, occasioned by the death of Captain John A. Parrott." Handwritten copy of newspaper clipping summarizing John's life, praising his character and accomplishments, and a describing his death. "At the...

GLC03858.01.26

to Edwin D. Morgan

Encloses an address he delivered in Vermont on secession in Switzerland (not present) and asks Morgan to read it as an example for the United States. Writes, "I sincerely hope that you will do me the honor to read it in as much as the treatment and...

GLC03615

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 60, (April 24, 1862)]

The Battle of Pea Ridge, "The Big Battle on the Peninsula," and The Battle of Shiloh are discussed. Capture of Island No.10 is also discussed. The Conscription Bill is printed. Proclomation by Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States on...

GLC05959.09.008

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 65, (May 1, 1862)]

Includes a printing of the Conscription Bill and exceptions to the Conscription Bill. The Battle of Shiloh is discussed.. Includes General Sherman's report from the field on April 8, 1862. Includes an undated address from General Beauregard. Tears...

GLC05959.09.010

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 68, (May 4, 1862)]

Includes correspondence from Texas Rangers at the Battle of Shiloh, dated April 19, 1862. Includes descriptions of Commodore Farragut, Nickajack, and Corinth. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout. Issue has archival tape in several places.

GLC05959.09.013

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 78, (May 16, 1862)]

Subjects include: Salt Springs in Georgia, and How to Find Them, The Manufacture of Saltpetre. Details The Battle of Shiloh, printing General Beauregard's official report. Miscellaneous advertisements for goods and services throghout issue. Pages no...

GLC05959.09.017

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 98 (June 11, 1862)]

Subjects include a Cane Presentation to Col. John Hunt Morgan by the Ladies of Atlanta, an Advertisement by Col. John Hunt Morgan for men to join his company, and the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. Other miscellaneous advertisements thoughout the issue...

GLC05959.09.028

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 26 (March 13, 1863)]

Prints a report written by Lieutentant-Commander R.C. Blake to Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, entitled "Destruction of the Hatteras -- Reports of Her Commander." "Correspondence Between Gov. Brown and Gen. Mercer on Returning the Militia to...

GLC05959.09.154

Southern recorder. [Vol. 45, no. 16 (April 19, 1864)]

Includes descriptions of Southern officials, including P. G. T. Beauregard as General, Robert E. Lee as General, Stonewall Jackson as General, and Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy. Battles of Shiloh and Murfreesboro. Excerpt from a...

GLC05959.10

Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (April 23, 1862)]

The Roanoke Island Defeat, News From Corinth, Huntsville & Decatur, Heavy Federal Losses at Shiloh, Death of General Buell, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Laws of the Confederate States of America, General A.S. Johnston's Battle Order.

Editorials...

GLC05959.25.01

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2341 (April 14, 1862)]

Great Battle at Corinth, Mississippi, From Richmond - Fighting in the Peninsula, Dispatch from General Beauregard - Battle of Shiloh, Mutiny Among Federal Troops at Nashville, Victory in New Mexico - Battle at Valverde Confirmed, The Surrender of...

GLC05959.34.02

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 18, whole no. 3513 (April 28, 1862)]

Minutes from the Confederate Congress. Texans at Shiloh. News from the Rangers. Battle of Elkhorn. Tribute of respect to the Brazos Lodge.

GLC05959.51.031

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 26, whole no. 3521 (May 16, 1862)]

Rumors from New Orleans. The great expected battle at Yorktown. Secession in California, particularly San Bernadino. Editorial on the shinplaster nuisance. Fugitive slave ad. Battle of Shiloh.

GLC05959.51.037

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 29, whole no. 3524 (May 23, 1862)]

Battle of West Point with 560 prisoners. Returning to Galveston. War in New Mexico. Yankee operations in North Alabama. Military commission notice. General Grant's official report. Battle of Shiloh. Federal Congressional minutes. Report from Houston...

GLC05959.51.040

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 30, whole no. 3525 (May 26, 1862)]

Battle of Corinth. Proclamation to the city of Galveston and report of affairs in Galveston, with an editorial on the duties of the people there. Proclamation by Texas state governor. General Beauregard's official report of the battle of Shiloh...

GLC05959.51.041

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 28, no. 34, whole no. 3529 (June 4, 1862)]

Williamsburg engagements. Surrender of Natchez. Battle of Shiloh. Prisoners at Chicago, and escort of federal prisoners home. General orders from Texas headquarters about recruits. Battle at Vicksburg, and gunboat battles. Proclamation of martial law...

GLC05959.51.045

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 94 (April 21, 1862)]

Official report of Captain D.B. Byrd, commanding post near Smyrna, Florida, concerning the gallant and successful gunboat engagement, Federal account of the Battle of Shiloh, Brig.-Gen. Prentiss captured by the rebels, Confederates win Battle near...

GLC05959.56.109

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 21 (October 22, 1864)]

Murders by a band of Jayhawkers. Also a letter from the "Lafouce Creoles" 18th Louisiana Regiment giving a brief history of their battles since they left home to fight in the Battle of Shiloh. French translation on right side. Printed on brown...

GLC05988.22

[Field map made prior to the Civil War battles of Shiloh and Corinth]

This document is a manuscript map that shows major roads from Corinth to the Tennessee River, houses and their inhabitants, and occasionally their sympathies along the route. It also includes other topographical features. Drawn in pencil and brown...

GLC05759

[General Ruggles' official report on the Battle of Shiloh]

Very detailed report on the Battle of Shiloh, which took place on 6-7 April 1862, addressed to Major George G. Garner. Confederate General Ruggles commanded Ruggles Division, 2nd Corps, Army of the Mississippi at the battle. Retained copy.

GLC00617.01

to Frederic

Edgar Pearce writes to his brother, Frederic, providing a dramatic and graphic description of the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath.

GLC00066.075

to Sallie, Mother and Sisy

Mr. Kelly's condition has somewhat improved. He ate some fried oysters and oyster soup. She mentions wounded arriving from Pittsburgh Landing [Shiloh].

GLC04197.29

To: Major M. Smith.

Siezing supply of Confederate Bacon, directing operations before Shiloh. "You are particularly cautioned against fighting an enemy of your own, or superior power . . . nothing could be gained by a small victory which would cost us a single man."

GLC07961

to Elisa Bragg, his wife

"The whole work has to be done over . . . Genls. Lee, Huger & Magruder are too slow, as we were at Shiloh, and the fruits are lost for want of vigorous pushing . . ."

GLC08369

to Miss Brown

Writes to his sister complaining about the erratic mail service, and informs her of his dead comrades. Mentions the Battle of Shiloh, stating "I envy the wounded, and even the killed at the battle of Shiloh - Anything rather than this continued...

GLC03060.04

to Eliza Cook

Cook went to visit family and "I found the whole country in mourning for relations and friends killed at the battles of Seven Pines and Richmond." Includes news about Girard and adds that Walter has been very sick but is improving slowly. He...

GLC02570.27

Johnny Clem, "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga"

Mounted. Ex-Greenway collection. Nice image. Signed "Very truly yours, Jns. L. Clem." Inscription on mount reads "Sergeant Johnny Clem and his autograph. Photo taken at Chicamauga, at 12 years of age and after two years os service and after promotion...

GLC05145

to Edwin M. Stanton, re: W.T. Sherman promotion to Major General

Requests that W.T. Sherman be promoted to Major General because he was "in the thickest of the fight both days, having three horses killed under him and being wounded twice" at the Battle of Shiloh

GLC06884