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to Sister Mamie

Expresses his disappointment over Hooker's decision to attend a ball at the headquarters of General A. P. Howe. Provides a full description of a brigade dress-parade.

GLC03523.18.05

to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...

GLC03523.18.06

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

Describes fighting during Wilderness Campaign and the death of Captain Orville Bixby. Lists casualties and includes a description of battle. Praises and gives thanks to God for sparing his life during fighting, and provides an account of being...

GLC03523.18.09

to parents

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

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 22 (March 24, 1864)]

The situation at Chattanooga, A spectacle - Burnside and his self-importance - Burnside before the war and after the war - the consequence of a little glory.

GLC05959.72.068

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 32 (November 6, 1861)]

2nd engagement at Leesburg, General Scott trying to supersede General McClellan, Casualty list of Battle of Leesburg.

GLC05959.73.06

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 33 (November 13, 1861)]

Battle of Belmont - Victory, Enemy completely routed, Fight at Fort Walker & Port Royal.

GLC05959.73.07

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 34 (November 20, 1861)]

President Lincoln as seen by a friend, General Johnston's order to the Army of the Potomac, Confederate force on the eastern shore of Maryland, Confederate victory near Springfield, Missouri.

GLC05959.73.08

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 34 (November 27, 1861)]

The capture of our ministers to France & England (Trent Affair), Confederate victory near Jacksonboro, Skirmish near Falls Church.

GLC05959.73.09

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 118, whole no. 3659 (May 17, 1861)]

Effects of the Blockade, Letter from Harper's Ferry.

GLC05959.74.01

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 180, whole no. 3721 (June 30, 1861)]

Battle of Manassas, Northern accounts, some of them reporting victory.

GLC05959.74.03

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 182, whole no. 3723 (August 1, 1861)]

Effect of the Battle in Maryland, Account of Manassas.

GLC05959.74.04

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 184, whole no. 3725 (August 3, 1861)]

McCulloch's victory of Lyon at Springfield, Missouri.

GLC05959.74.05

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 193, whole no. 3734 (August 14, 1861)]

General McDowell's official report of the Battle of Manassas.

GLC05959.74.10

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 195, whole no. 3736 (August 16, 1861)]

The surrender of Colonel Pegram's command at Beverly, The fight in Missouri, Fighting at Aquia Creek, From Richmond - reported attempt to land Lincolnites at Aquia Creek - repulsed by forces, The Capture of the Mississippi steamer B.P. Cheney.

GLC05959.74.11

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 210, whole no. 3751 (September 3, 1861)]

Senator Wilson on the Battle of Stone Bridge, General Beauregard's official report on the Bull Run engagement on July 18, Report of the capture of Hatteras by Butler.

GLC05959.74.15

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 211, whole no. 3752 (September 4, 1861)]

Text presented to General Beauregard by friends in Charleston, articles complete with thanks from the General (Signed in Type), The explosion of the Union Powder Mills at New Durham, New Hampshire, Treatment of prisoners at Fort Lafayette, Loss of...

GLC05959.74.16

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 227, whole no. 3768 (September 23, 1861)]

Thrilling and patriotic appeal by General Buckner to the freemen of Kentucky, Lexington attacked by General Price.

GLC05959.74.20

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 233, whole no. 3774 (September 30, 1861)]

General A.S. Johnston's proclamation to the people of Kentucky, Official dispatch from Major General Fremont on the fall of Lexington.

GLC05959.74.22

Daily express. [Vol. 12, no. 69, whole no. 3920 (March 22, 1862)]

The late fight in Arkansas (Battle of Pea Ridge), Proclamation by governor of Virginia, General McClellan ditched.

GLC05959.74.25

Weekly express. [Vol. 12, no. 28 (July 29, 1864)]

Victory in the Valley, Siege of Petersburg, Evacuation of Williamsburg & Yorktown, Death of General McPherson officially announced, Federal troubles in Missouri, Another victory in the Valley.

GLC05959.77.01

Weekly express. [Vol. 12, no. 43 (November 18, 1864)]

Forrest gains another victory, Official report of the affair at Plymouth, $3,000.00 worth of stores destroyed, Lincoln certainly elected, Brilliant victory in E. Tennessee, Sherman's movements, Grant's great reconnaisssance.

GLC05959.77.02

Weekly express. [Vol. 12, no. 45 (December 2, 1864)]

Late movements of the enemy - efforts to check them - the entire state in arms - Sherman's job at stupendous one, Latest from North - All hopes of the evacuation of petersburg, Abandoned by Grant - from Sherman, his orders for the march - from Hood -...

GLC05959.77.03

The reveille on the line of battle

Marked "Plate 1." Contains two images. Top half is titled "The Reveille on the Line of Battle," and the bottom half is titled "Tattoo in Camp." Top half depicts the line of battle at daylight. The regimental bugler stands on the crest of the hill...

GLC08653.01

Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp

Marked "Plate 2." The commissary sergeant is in the foreground weighing out rations of meat for the company cook. Structure to the left is an improvised stable built of pine boughs.The camp contains a log cabin and is situated on a lake, which is...

GLC08653.02

A wagoner's shanty

Marked "Plate 4." Contains 3 separate images. Upper left image is titled "A wagoner's shanty," and shows a winter camp of a wagoner. The wagoner is chopping a log in front of his log cabin, which has an overhang of crossed branches and brush. At the...

GLC08653.03

The pontoon bridges

Marked "Plate 5." Depicts an army crossing two pontoon bridges over a river and closing up into column on a hill. The advance is pushing through the woods, which have caught fire. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm...

GLC08653.04

A thirsty crowd at the old spring house

Marked "Plate 6." Contains 2 images. Top half is titled "A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House," and shows scene on the line of march on a hot day. Most of the men are in Zouave uniforms. Bottom half is titled "Newspapers for the Army - A Race for...

GLC08653.05

The leader of the herd

Marked "Plate 7." Depicts cattle for army use being led by a Zouave butcher. Three other men with whips are riding along the line of cattle, which extends out of the view of the picture. Across the road can be seen the graves of two Union soldiers...

GLC08653.06

A Christmas dinner

Marked "Plate 9." A lonely image of the outer picket line. An off-duty soldier next to a make shift shelter of pine boughs and fence rails cooks a meager meal and is tries to keep his hands warm. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.8 x...

GLC08653.07

The newspaper correspondent

Marked "Plate 11." Shows a rider traveling down a road in a forest with dispatches with news of a battle, ahead of a rival correspondent. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.5 x 40.3 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Titles...

GLC08653.08

A scene on the roadside near summer camp

Marked "Plate 14." Depicts two calvarymen, who have just returned from scouting, having their horses shod. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm. Outline from matting is faintly visible. Title and image information taken from...

GLC08653.09

The rear of the column

Marked "Plate 18." Depicts stragglers and wagon guards bringing up the rear while the wagon train is seen coming down the distant hill, with flankers thrown out to protect it from the enemy's horseman. Depicts a black man, possibly a freed slave...

GLC08653.10

Stuck in the mud

Marked "Plate 19." Contains 2 images. Top half titled "Stuck in the Mud," depicts a pontoon wagon with a boat stuck fast in the mud. A regiment of infantry is pulling on a rope attached to the head of the team, trying to drag them to firmer ground...

GLC08653.11

On picket at the river bank

Marked "Plate 22." Has 3 images. Upper left image is titled "On Picket at the River Bank," and shows several large trees along the edge of a river with a solider standing next to one of them. Upper right image is titled "An Old Saw Mill," and shows...

GLC08653.12

The "Reliable Contraband"

Marked "Plate 23." A scene at the cavalry outpost. In the foreground a black runaway slave, a contraband of war, is leading an old horse and is seen hesitatingly imparting to anxious officers what little information he posses of the enemy's movements...

GLC08653.13

A distant battle

Marked "Plate 25." Battle seen from a distance of about 6 miles. In the foreground is an abandoned breastwork; and on the road to the left a column of troops is seen hurrying toward the sound and smoke of distant cannon. Actual size of the image...

GLC08653.14

A hot day

Marked "Plate 27." Group of five images. Upper left is titled "A Hot Day," and depicts soldiers grouped about a gun in position, and sleeping under a shelter. Upper right is titled "Beef Steak Rare," and shows a grizzled soldier in camp holding a...

GLC08653.15

Newspapers in camp

Marked "Plate 28." The newsman is sitting on horseback, surrounded by men in camp who are buying and reading the latest news from the front as it comes from the rear. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.9 x 40.3 cm. Outline from...

GLC08653.16

Gone off with the Yanks

Marked "Plate 32." Contains 4 images. Upper left image is titled "Gone off with the Yanks," and shows what appears to be an abandoned slave shack. Upper right image is titled "A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey," and shows soldiers appearing to...

GLC08653.17

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards, senior aide-de-camp on the staff of General Darius N. Couch, writes to his mother, from head quarters, Couch's brigade. Remarks that he will take the train to Washington, D.C., on 28 February. Does not know his precise destination, but...

GLC02163.01

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Location inferred from content. States, "You see I am back at last and that without seeing my mother that was too bad. I had a splendid time in Cleveland but it made...

GLC02163.06

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that since the Grand Divisions (of the Army of the Potomac) have been disbanded, mail is slower in reaching its destination. Discusses personal business and...

GLC02163.12

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (May 3, 1864)]

The President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives concernign the issue of paper currency, Telegraphic News - Special dispatch that the enemy has fallen back from Big Black, Banks defeated a second time, General Price captures wagons...

GLC05959.57.09

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 178 (September 24, 1861)]

Shooting of 400 mutineers in Washington, Arrest of Maryland senators.

GLC05959.72.010

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Major Edwards, commanding the 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, informs his mother that he has assumed the command of Camp Briggs, in Pittsfield. Remarks, "I have a splendid set of men- better never were seen- but all green... The most...

GLC02163.02

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards writes to his mother from headquarters, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His regiment will soon attempt to cross the Rappahannock River with ammunition and three days supplies. Notes that it was snowing when his regiment arrived...

GLC02163.03

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, in camp near White Oak Church. Comments that Colonel Russel expects a commission (possibly David Allen Russell). One of Edwards's men, Charlie [Hurd?], was recommended...

GLC02163.04

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises'...

GLC02163.05

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to follow GLC02163.06 (also to his mother). Location inferred from content. Informs her that Lieutenant Colonel Montague (possibly George Montague) will...

GLC02163.07

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Appears to have been written the same day as GLC02163.06 and .07. Notes that he received a letter from his mother upon his return (from visiting his wife, Annie). His...

GLC02163.08

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Reports, "We are to cross the Rappahannock again tomorrow morning, although I am not so foolish as to allow myself to think that in the coming struggle I must die, yet...

GLC02163.09

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Thanks his mother for a box from home, which he received on his birthday. Notes that Mr. Tiffany and a judge from Chicopee, Massachusetts were present for the opening...

GLC02163.10

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Relates, "If the young man you wrote of is in Hospital the surg must send for his descriptive lists, if not the surg Gen (Dale) of Boston as we have positive orders...

GLC02163.11

to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Replies to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Written near Culpepper Courthouse. Received correspondence from his mother while at Kelly's Ford, Virginia. Reports that the 2nd Corps (Army of the Potomac) was...

GLC02163.13

The Reveille on the Line of Battle

Marked "Plate 1." Contains two images. Top half is titled "The Reveille on the Line of Battle," and the bottom half is titled "Tattoo in Camp." Top half depicts the line of battle at daylight. The regimental bugler stands on the crest of the hill...

GLC02199.01

Commissary's Quarters in Winter Camp

Marked "Plate 2." The commissary sergeant is in the foreground weighing out rations of meat for the company cook. Structure to the left is an improvised stable built of pine boughs. The camp contains a log cabin and is situated on a lake, which is...

GLC02199.02

Through the Wilderness

Marked "Plate 3." Depicts a team of 5 horses being whipped by their riders as they drag a wagon of supplies and a piece of artillery along a muddy lane in the forest. The wagon wheels are caked with mud. The body of a dead horse lies in the lower...

GLC02199.03

A Wagoner's Shanty

Marked "Plate 4." Contains 3 separate images. Upper left image is titled "A wagoner's shanty," and shows a winter camp of a wagoner. The wagoner is chopping a log in front of his log cabin, which has an overhang of crossed branches and brush. At the...

GLC02199.04

The Pontoon Bridges

Marked "Plate 5." Depicts an army crossing two pontoon bridges over a river and closing up into column on a hill. The advance is pushing through the woods, which have caught fire. Actual size of the image without the margins is 27.7 x 40.4 cm...

GLC02199.05

A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House

Marked "Plate 6." Contains 2 images. Top half is titled "A Thirsty Crowd at the Old Spring House," and shows scene on the line of march on a hot day. Most of the men are in Zouave uniforms. Bottom half is titled "Newspapers for the Army - A Race for...

GLC02199.06

The Leader of the Herd

Marked "Plate 7." Depicts cattle for army use being led by a Zouave butcher. Three other men with whips are riding along the line of cattle, which extends out of the view of the picture. Across the road can be seen the graves of two Union soldiers...

GLC02199.07

A Rainy Day on Picket

Marked "Plate 8." Contains 2 images. Left image is titled "A Rainy Day on Picket," and depicts a grizzled soldier leaning against a tree and staring off into the distance. He lets his rifle rest in the crook of his arm while his hands are shoved...

GLC02199.08

[Petition in favor of Captain John L. Vance]

Petition signed by the officers of the 4th Virginia Infantry in favor of Captain Vance of the same regiment who was arrested by Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon for intoxication while on duty as Field Officer of the day. Praises Vance as a...

GLC02414.161

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Brigadier General White writes to Brigadier General Scammon commanding the District of Kanawha to report that the 91st regiment has started for Gallipolis, West Virginia. Thanks him for allowing the regiment to stay for a few days. States that...

GLC02414.162

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Copy of a note or telegram from Colonel White to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio, most likely in Scammon's hand. Suggests that it would be better to have the lines closed at Gauley because citizens are passing through.

GLC02414.163

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon from Brigadier General White. Thanks Scammon and says he will relieve the 91st regiment shortly and transport them to wherever Scammon directs.

GLC02414.164

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Asks for payment from General Scammon for their bill of $7.30 for feeding horses last year. Asks where Captain John W. Skiles of the 23rd Ohio can be reached. On light blue paper.

GLC02414.165

to Martin P. Avery

Marked copy. Captain Simmonds [possibly Seth J. Simmonds, captain in the Ohio 23rd Light Artillery] commanding the post at Gauley, West Virginia writes to Captain Avery, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio, about a scouting...

GLC02414.166

to James L. Botsford

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry stating he has started L. Shurtliff of the 23rd Ohio in care of Captain Hill by orders of the General [Eliakim P. Scammon]. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.167

[Scammon endorsement on an autograph letter signed to James L. Botsford]

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry asking if he can come to Charleston to see General Eliakim P. Scammon about a small expedition. With autograph endorsement of Scammon saying yes...

GLC02414.168

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Tells Brigadier General Scammon that he cannot return before Saturday because he must go to Cincinnati on business.

GLC02414.169

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 135 (June 7, 1864)]

Staunton, Virginia occupied.

GLC05959.56.172

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 136 (June 8, 1864)]

Butler's Operations on the Southside, By telegraph from General Lee's Army near Gaine's Mill, An incident of the siege of Charleston.

GLC05959.56.173

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 137 (June 9, 1864)]

From General Johnston's Army, Grant's tactics.

GLC05959.56.174

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 143 (June 16, 1864)]

Fighting near Petersburg, Alexandria partially destroyed by Yankees.

GLC05959.56.177

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 148 (June 22, 1864)]

Enemy repulsed at Petersburg.

GLC05959.56.178

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 150 (June 24, 1864)]

The fight near Lynchburg, The capture of Petersburg, the poition around petersburg, the cause of Grant's failure.

GLC05959.56.179

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 152 (June 27, 1864)]

Defeat of Sheridan's Raiders, The Movements Around Petersburg, Capture of Petersburg.

GLC05959.56.180

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 27, no. 7 (July 8, 1864)]

The Peace movement at the North, Lynchburg and teh late raids, The Yankee System of Finance.

GLC05959.56.182

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 27, no. 31 (August 4, 1864)]

President Lincoln in Fortress Monroe for interview with General Grant.

GLC05959.56.183

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (May 7, 1863)]

The Yankee raid in Georgia.

GLC05959.57.01

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 238 (December 19, 1863)]

General Meade's Excursion Across the Rapidan, Firing on Charleston, The Averill Raid.

GLC05959.57.03

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. 60 (March 9, 1864)]

13th Alabama Regiment re-enlisted, Beast Butler at New Orleans..

GLC05959.57.06

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (March 10, 1864)]

The Fight at Mantapike in which Dahlgren was killed.

GLC05959.57.07

The Sentinel. [Vol. 1, no. (March 29, 1864)]

Official Dispatch from New Orleans, two regiments captured, Fort DeRussey taken by assault, giving the Yankees control of the richest cotton region in the Southwest, Confederate Victory in Louisiana, Secretary Chase to issue "Gold Notes" under the...

GLC05959.57.08

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (July 7, 1864)]

Major General Taylor's Address to the Soldiers of the Army of Western Louisiana - account of the campaign to take Texas and Louisiana, general Harker killed, Arrest of General Dix, The Capture of Morgantown.

GLC05959.57.14

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (July 12, 1864)]

Fight between the CSS Alabama and USS Kearsage.

GLC05959.57.15

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (July 22, 1864)]

General Order issued by the Governor of Massachusetts recruiting volunteers and Negro's in Rebel States, General Johston and his removal from the command of the Army of Tennessee, Hunter's Disastrousretreat, Major Preston killed in action.

GLC05959.57.17

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (August 12, 1864)]

Entire Rebel Force evacuate Maryland's side of the Potomac, Enemy crossing at Williamsport 6 to 8 thousand strong, Eighth Virginia Cavalry burn Chambersburg - Jubal Early's Raid, The 4th of August to be a day of Fast, A Proclamation by Lincoln, The...

GLC05959.57.19

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no.277 (November 21, 1864)]

Sherman's Movements, Vice-President Stephens letter to Senator Semmes of Lousiana concerning peace convention.

GLC05959.57.21

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (November 22, 1864)]

Beauregard Marching on Memphis, Major General Burnside returned to the command of the Ninth Corps.

GLC05959.57.22

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. (November 24, 1863)]

Repulse of Yankees in the Valley of Virginia.

GLC05959.57.23

The Sentinel. [Vol. 2, no. 282 (November 26, 1864)]

Generals Grant & Sherman.

GLC05959.57.24

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 10 (August 20, 1863)]

The Order for General Morgan's and His Officers Imprisonment in the Ohio Penitentiary.

GLC05959.58.02

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (August 27, 1863)]

Prices in Northern States and Confederate States in Comparison, Letter from Confederate Senator Henry Triscott to a Union Senator, Resources of the South, Number of Livestock and Slaves and the Value of Each.

GLC05959.58.03

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (October 29, 1863)]

A prayer for peace, List of Confederate POW's to be exchanged, CSS Alabama at Cape of Good Hope, Africa, Abraham Linocln's Draft.

GLC05959.58.06

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (November 19, 1863)]

Official Correspondence between the Union and Confederate Exchange Commissioners for the exchange of POW's, especially the Gettysburg POW's Abraham Lincoln and the Czar, Labor Strikes in New York and Boston.

GLC05959.58.09