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[William McKinley]

Portrait as a private in the 23rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry

GLC05995

to Judah P. Benjamin

Offers Benjamin a number of suggestions for Confederate foreign policy. Suggests that the Confederacy should "propose a peace to the Lincoln Government the terms of which should be peculiarly favourable to the North West and Pennsylvania." Expects...

GLC06003

to George Thomas

Orders for troop movement during Battle of Chickamauga. Written on stationery of the Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland. The signature appears to have been torn out and later re-attached.

GLC06004

to Theophilus Rodenbough

Discusses the pursuit of Confederate General John B. Hood's army after Sherman's order to create the cavalry. Expresses Confidence that they will bring the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia under control, claiming that: "What 20,000 men...

GLC06005

[Thomas L. Crittenden]

Half-length vignette portrait as major general. Signed on mount. No imprint.

GLC06007

Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant and staff

A studio portrait of Grant and twelve members of his staff, including Rawlins, Parker, and others. No imprint, but identified as Gardiner by R. Mark Katz.

GLC06010

[Three manuscript Civil War maps of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Rappahannock Station] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Maps of battles at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Rappahannock Station by A. Clark Baum of the 50th New York Volunteer Engineers.

GLC06013

Photograph of Ulysses S. Grant

Salted paper print with applied media. Imprint of Gurney, NY. Incorrectly dated on recto "1862" with long note from 1888 on verso dating (also incorrect) the photograph to 1863. Current dating based on Grant's presence in the East and the three...

GLC06018.01

[Ulysses S. Grant clipped signature]

Grant's clipped signature matted in front of a photograph of Grant, GLC06018.01. Signed "U. S. Grant Lt. Gen." Signature must date between 1864, when Grant first became a Lieutenant General, and 1866, when he was promoted to full General.

GLC06018.02

to Edwin M. Stanton

Written prior to the campaign for New Hope Church, Georgia as General Sherman maneuvered around General Joseph E. Johnston's left flank. Sherman reports to Stanton that he will speak to the Governors as requested. He will continue to telegraph...

GLC06023

to unknown General

Brigadier General Custer reports on routing General Jubel Early from Waynesboro. His list of items captured includes three pieces of artillery, battle flags, a wagon train, ambulances, and over 400 prisoners. He is pursuing the enemy, with hopes of...

GLC06033

The Daily citizen. [July 2, 1863]

Misspelled title in masthead: "Ctizen." This is a variant issue of the newspaper printed with the last half column re-set by Union soldiers after the occupied Vicksburg on July 4. See the original Confederate printing, GLC 5988.05, and the Union...

GLC06043

The new south. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (August 23, 1862)]

Union occupation newspaper

GLC06054.01

The new south. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (March 14, 1863)]

Prints Lincoln's famous letter to the workingmen of Manchester. Union occupation newspaper

GLC06054.02

The new south. [Vol. 1, no. 38 (May 30, 1863)]

Printed on yellow "necessity" paper. Union occupation newspaper

GLC06054.03

The new south. [Vol. 2, no. 27 (March 12, 1864)]

Union occupation newspaper

GLC06054.04

[Unionist epitaph for the Confederacy]

Large card printed on white glossy cardstock. Printed by James B. Rodgers at 52 & 54 North Sixth Street in Philadelphia. Dated the day of Lee's surrender. Says "Died near the south-side rail road, on Sunday, April 9, 1865, The Southern Confederacy...

GLC06056

to Arathusa Henry

Henry writes to his aunt from outside Richmond. Mentions that he sent her a Harpers monthly magazine. Reports the weather is warm and the roads are good. Expects to move to Richmond soon.

GLC03523.07.35

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.09

Commission

Booth's commission of Commissary of Subsistence is enclosed.

GLC03347.68

to Charles G. Stack

Promises that as soon as his health improves he will comply with the request to send a photograph. Some text lost on the right side of the letter.

GLC02484.02

The story of a song

Jenkins account of the origins of the song "John Brown's Body." Credits Jenkins as "the author of 'John Brown's Body.'" Says the song was created spontaneously by a group of Union Soldiers, inspired partly by a soldier named John Brown.

GLC02484.03

to W. McKean

Conformation of appointment as flag officer

GLC04188.17

to Mother

it has been reported that there are 30,000 yankees at Washington. sooner or later they will have to face the music. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina

GLC08300.30

to Frank A. Cole

He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).

GLC08291.05

to Maria

will move tomorrow, destination unknown. some think they are going to Panville, N.C.

GLC08311.15

to Jule

He wandered into the hospital and found one of his lieutenants dying. Before he died he confessed to having been led into joining in doing him a great wrong.

GLC07205.020

to Libbie Elmore

He advises her on how to sell butter and to who. He asks her how she would feel if he reenlisted for two more years.

GLC06588.094

to Sister Sophia

They are on the move and have been marching for some time.

GLC07205.061

to Charles G. Slack

Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).

GLC02462.09.02

to Seth Williams

Recommends three Colonels for promotion to Brigadier General and two Brigadier Generals for promotion to Major General. One of the officers he recommends is Colonel Nelson Appleton Miles.

GLC02462.09.01

Engraving of William Starke Rosecrans

Engraved by W. Wellstood. Photo by Bogardus. Dick & Fitzgerald, New York.

GLC02463.29

Engraving of Orlando Bolivar Wilcox

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Severe foxing is present throughout.

GLC02463.36

Engraving of James Harrison Wilson

Biographical note is adhered to lower right.

GLC02463.38

Engraving of Quincy Adams Gillmore

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Photo by Howell appears below and to the left of the image and Wm. Murray, N.Y. is on the right. No other information is present regarding the creator of this engraver.

GLC02463.42

Engraving of John Alexander Logan

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Engraved expressly for "Patriotism of Illinois" Clarke & Co. Publishers.

GLC02463.45

Engraving of Alexander McDowell McCook

Biographical note is adhered to the bottom.

GLC02463.46

Engraving of John Pope

GLC02463.51

Newspaper engraving of William Barker Cushing

This is a newspaper clipping of an engraving reproduction of Cushing with a separate biographical note attached to upper left. Also there is another smaller engraving of Cushing attached the upper right.

GLC02463.55

Engraving of William Starke Rosecrans

Engraving is adhered to scrapbook mount along with a biographical note.

GLC02463.30

Engraving of Robert Cumming Schenck

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Photo by Brady. Engd by J.C. Buttre.

GLC02463.31

Engraving of Quincy Adams Gillmore

Engd by H.B. Hall & Sons, New York.

GLC02463.41

Engraving of Charles Griffin

Biographical note is adhered to lower right.

GLC02463.43

Engraving of Henry Jackson Hunt

Handwritten biographical note is adhered to the lower right.

GLC02463.44

Image reproduction of engraving of William Passmore Carlin

GLC02463.54

Engraving of James Birdseye McPherson

C.B. Richardson, Publisher,

GLC02463.56

Engraving of John Adams Dix

Glued below the image are two typed bio notes of John Adams Dix.

GLC02455.20

Engraving of Henry Wager Halleck

Glued to right is a bio of Halleck.

GLC02455.22

Engraving of Brigadier General James B. Ricketts.

Glued to lower right is a typed biography of Ricketts. "Photo by R.W. Addis." "Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York"

GLC02455.29

Engraving of Nathaniel P. Banks

Profile engraving of Maj-Gen. Nathl. P. Banks.

GLC02459.36

Engraving of Rufus Saxton

Engraving and biographical note are adhered to paper mount.

GLC02459.60

Engraving of Orlando Metcalfe Poe.

Carte de visite style print of Col. O.M. Poe 2nd Michigan Rg.

GLC02463.28

Engraving of William Harvey Lamb Wallace

Biographical note is adhered below the image. Engd by J.C. Buttre.

GLC02463.34

Engraving of William Thomas Harbaugh Brooks

Biographical note is adhered to the lower right.

GLC02463.39

Engraving of Robert Huston Milroy

GLC02463.49

[Officers of the Kearsarge]

Depicts officers of the ship Kearsarge, first launched 11 September 1861 by the Portsmouth Navy Yard. Apparently reprinted by Howard in 1906. Depicts Civil War-era officers. Accompanied by three lists citing the names of officers depicted in the...

GLC02464.16.02

Engraving of David S. Stanley

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Photo by Mora N.Y. Engd by J.C. Buttre.

GLC02463.32

Engraving of Lewis "Lew" Wallace

Major General Lewis Wallace. Engraved by J.C. Buttre. Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York.

GLC02463.33

Engraving of Godfrey (Gottfried) Weitzel

Engd by A.H. Ritchie. Maj. Gen. G. Weitzel.

GLC02463.35

Engraving of James Grant Wilson

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Williams, Eng. appears below and to the right of the image. No other information about the creator is present. Sarony, Photo appears below and to the left of the image.

GLC02463.37

Engraving of Samuel Ryan Curtis

Biographical note is adhered to lower left. Photo by Anthony. Engd by J.C. Buttre. Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York.

GLC02463.40

Engraving of Edward Moody McCook

Handwritten biographical note is adhered to lower left.

GLC02463.47

Engraving of Irvin McDowell

Biographical notes are adhered to the lower left and lower right.

GLC02463.48

Engraving of John Pope

Biographical note adhered to left.

GLC02463.50

Engraving of John Aaron Rawlins

C.B. Richardson, Publisher.

GLC02463.52

Image reproduction of painting, A group of the "Fighting McCooks," Representing Major Daniel McCook and his nine sons, all of whom served in the Army or Navy of the United States.

Image torn from a book.

GLC02463.53

Engraving of Henry Wager Halleck

GLC02455.18

Engraving of Major General Isaac I. Stevens.

Glued to right is a typed biography of Stevens. "Photo by Brady." "Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York"

GLC02455.30

to John Saunders

Orders Saunders to report to him regarding a "manifest deriliction of discipline."

GLC02459.19.01

Engraving of John G. Barnard

Biographical sketch is adhered to lower left.

GLC02459.37

Engraving of Frederic West Lander

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Print is black and white with gold highlights added to the buttons, buckle and epaulettes. Photograph by Brady. Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York.

GLC02459.52

Engraving of Nelson Appleton Miles

Biographical note is adhered below the image.

GLC02459.57

Engraving of Major General John A. Dix, U.S.A.

Printed below the image, "From Photograph in possession of his family. New York, G.P. Putnam. Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1861 by G.P. Putnam, in the clerks office of the district court for the southern district of N.Y."

GLC02455.19

Engraving of George B. McClellan.

GLC02455.26

Engraving of Major General George G. Meade.

Glued to lower right is a typed biography of Meade. "Photo by Brady."

GLC02455.28

Engraving of Major General Edwin V. Sumner.

Glued to right is a typed biography and a handwritten version directly behind it. "Photo by E. Anthony." "Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York"

GLC02455.31

Engraving of Nathaniel P. Banks

Below image reads, "Photograph by Brady. Eng.d by J.C. Buttre, N.Y." "Maj-Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks."

GLC02459.35

Engraving of Nelson Appleton Miles

Engraving is a page torn from a book and mounted on paper.

GLC02459.64

General orders, no. 86

General order reporting the death of Frederick W. Lander.

GLC02459.19.02

Engraving of Ambrose E. Burnside

GLC02455.14

Engraving of Major General William B. Franklin.

GLC02455.15

Engraving of Major General Joseph Hooker.

GLC02455.24

Engraving of George B. McClellan.

Shows 3/4" standing portrait.

GLC02455.25

Engraving of Erasmus Darwin Keyes

Biographical note is adhered to lower right. Photo by J.E. McClees. Published by J.C. Buttre 48 Franklin St. New York.

GLC02459.51

Engraving of Charles Pomeroy Stone

Biographical note is adhered below image.

GLC02459.61

to my dear wife

He has been paid well lately and he can eat what he wants. He thought he loved her as much as possible when he went away, but now he realizes that being apart has caused him to love her more.

GLC02740.44

to my dear wife

He lets his wife know he has been examined and passed and will receive his bounty next Friday at which time he will send it to her.

GLC02740.01

to my dear wife

He had his picture taken but it didn't come out very well. He will try to get a furlough after he gets to Augusta and he will send more money home.

GLC02740.02

to my dear wife

He still has not received any mail from her. He describes the movement of ships. Once again he tells her to write as often as she can.

GLC02740.07

to my dear wife

He is sad because he has not received any mail from her.

GLC02740.15

to my dear wife

He is going to have his picture taken, though it may be expensive. Everything on the island costs three times as much. He sent her more money express. He may sell his watch.

GLC02740.16

to my dear wife

He is sick with a bad cold and cough. In other news they have not got their rifles yet. There will probably not be any fighting for some time. He asks her to send 4 stockings.

GLC02740.19

to my dear wife

There is a battle going on now. He says if she could only see the women she accuses him of consorting with. They are all ugly and he wouldn't want to hug them.

GLC02740.23

to my dear wife

He expects the heaviest fighting to be done in the Spring, but he is not afraid. He describes a friend of his in the company. He asks her to send him a hat.

GLC02740.24

to my dear wife

He requests mittens and asks her to write more often.

GLC02740.27

to my dear wife

Some of the company has been sick but they have fattened up since they arrived 2 years sgo. He has gone through a lot of pens because of his letter writing and had to nuy more ink,

GLC02740.29

to my dear wife

He is sorry to hear the baby is sick. He is currently in the book house, just killing time. The Rebels currently have to keep shooting across lines all night to prevent deserters.

GLC02740.34

to my dear wife

He warns her not to expect him home in a few months. It could be the rest of the year. He guesses that every day since they left they have marched about 300 miles.

GLC02740.39

to my dear wife

He talks of wanting to come home. He speculates on when they may begin discharging soldiers. He also mentions seeing all the wounded from the last battle and how devastating it was.

GLC02740.41

to my dear wife

They are going to be sent to Maine as sharpshooters since they cannot be put anywhere else in the United States. He sees a lot of Rebels coming in lately and describes them as good-looking, smart men.

GLC02740.48