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to Pierre G. T. Beauregard

Regarding a conversation with Jefferson Davis on the possibility of capturing Washington, D.C.

GLC08238.02

[Printed letter from Lincoln to McClellan].

Contemporary printed copy of Lincoln's April 9, 1862 letter to McClellan castigating him for failing to adequately defend Washington and for his lack of action: "The country will not fail to note--is noting now--that the present hesitation to move...

GLC08245

to Caf

The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.

GLC08291.29

to Mother

left Richmond last month and have been marching ever since. are now on their way back from Maryland within 4 miles of Washington.

GLC08300.38

to Mary C. Hitchcock

"Staton is not an abolitionist...He has made himself so antipodal to Fremont..." Stanton also "hates McClellan quite as badly....McClellan's plan of attack via Yorktown was one of the worst conceived military enterprises ever undertaken..." Left...

GLC08304

to Maria

planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.

GLC08311.13

Why Don't You Take It?

features one dog looking down at a piece of meat that says Washington on it as another dog walks by.

GLC08413.15

Why Don't You Take It?

features picture dog wearing collar that says Scott and another dog wearing collar that says Jeff looking at a piece of meat that says Washington

GLC08414.4

Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic

Color drawing of a parade along the national mall in Washington, D.C., with the capitol building visible in the distance. "Sparks from the Camp Fire" is written at the bottom right. The date is that of the parade.

GLC08442.09

Jeff Davis Boasts that Cotton's King...

features color picture of man holding flag and standing by sign that reads To Washington Through Baltimore.

Rhyme about Jefferson Davis beneath.

GLC08482.5