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Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter...

GLC03523.18.10

to parents

Discusses George B. McClellan's oration at West Point. Describes Edwin M. Stanton's lack of respect towards McClellan, and Lincoln's efforts to "allow it to be so." Recounts fighting and near death experience during the Battle of Spotsylvania...

GLC03523.18.18

Dead Rebels at Spotsylvania [stereocard]

Inscription: "Dead Rebels of Ewell's Corps, killed at Spotsylvania, May 19, 1864. Laid out for burial." Numeric notation: "722." Numeric notation on verso: "450."

GLC05111.01.0829

Confederate Dead on the Battlefield [stereocard]

Inscription on verso: "723. Confederate Dead on the Battlefield. This view was taken near Spotsylvania Court House, May 12, 1864, after Ewell's attack on the Federal right. The dead man is one of the Rebel General Ewell's soldiers, just as he fell...

GLC05111.01.0862

Diaries of Samuel G. Gottshall [decimalized]

Mentions battles of Gettysburg, the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. First diary is loose.

GLC04564

[Diary of Franklin W. Fuller]

January: Writes of the cold weather. Perry received his discharge papers. The weather ranges from pleasant to rainy and cold. Has played in parades.

February: Describes the weather and notes that they were ordered to be ready to march with eight...

GLC03523.42.70

to Horatio G. Wright.

Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, informs General Wright that General Gershom Mott "taken position on your left will be under your direction." Instructs Wright to General Ambrose Burnside's relief if Wright hears heavy firing at Burnside...

GLC03832

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2450 (May 16, 1864)]

The Expedition to Newbern, The Battles in Virginia, The Situation in Virginia, Fitzhugh Lee's Fight Near Spottsylvania, General Stuart Dead, The Trans-Mississippi Campaign, The War in Virginia.

GLC05959.34.35

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 47, no. 2451 (May 23, 1864)]

Glorious Victories in Virginia, Another Battle Near Petersburg, Great Slaughter of Yankees at Spottsylvania, Confederates in Possession of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

GLC05959.34.36

Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 84, no. 12, 079 (June 4, 1864)]

Progress of the Campaign in Virginia, Grant's Unprecedented Losses, Latest from the Army of General Johnston, From General Lee's Army, Siegel's Defeat, Summary of the Fight in Spottsylvania.

GLC05959.44.36

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 107 (May 5, 1864)]

The Yankee army on the move, a battle imminent , Fight expected in North Georgia.

GLC05959.56.163

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 108 (May 6, 1864)]

From General Lee's army, Grant's forces across the river (Spottsylvania), Battle imminent in Georgia.

GLC05959.56.164

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 66 (May 16, 1864)]

Great battles on the Rapidan, Desperate fighting between the two armies (Spotsylvania), The enemy repulsed with great slaughter.

GLC05959.72.103

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 67 (May 17, 1864)]

Battle commenced on south side, Enemy repulsed & large number of prisoners captured, Victory in the valley, General Johston attacked.

GLC05959.72.104

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 68 (May 18, 1864)]

Enemy attacks in N. Georgia, Banks reported surrounded, News from Lee's army in Spottsylvania.

GLC05959.72.105

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 72 (May 23, 1864)]

Battle of the Peninsula, General Meade's letter to his troops, List of Wounded Yankee POW's, General Grant and General Meade Congratulate their army the morning after, the awful slaughter at Spottsylvania Court House, List of Confederate Casualties...

GLC05959.72.108

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 7 (July 16, 1864)]

News from Virginia during the Battle of the Wilderness and Spotsylvania in which Gen. Lee states that "the enemy were hurled upon our lines 8 and 10 deep and that their dead lay in heaps in front of our breastworks." French translation on right...

GLC05988.17

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

Pocket diary

14 prefatory and almanac pages + 121 diary pages + 37 memoranda and account pages. Entries throughout, plus notes.
Summary of selected entries
1. 01/04/64. Resignation of General Stoneman. Also, "Reconnaissance to Shenandoah Valley has returned not...

GLC06738.04

Camp of Confederate Prisoners

Photograph taken after the Battle of Spotsylvania. With pencil inscriptions on verso.

GLC06999.29

to his brother Henry Weeks

Writes that he has been in the line of battle for a few days and is now in front of enemy works. Some heavy skirmishing began yesterday and is still going on. Reports that Harker and Wagner's brigades charged Buzzards Roost and were repulsed. Also...

GLC06728.070

to his parents

Writes that he has fought in three engagements and is unharmed, but one of his comrades has been killed and five wounded. Names the Army Corps present: 4th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, and a part of the 16th. Reports that heavy fighting was heard last...

GLC06728.071

to Sarah Ogden

Writes he was wounded and taken prisoner on 8 May at Spotsylvania, Virginia. Says he was shot in the left knee, but the bone was not hit. He was sent to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, and escaped on the first of July, but was soon recaptured...

GLC06559.028

to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

GLC02618.001

to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

GLC02618.002