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to Libbie Elmore

Bruce writes that he is a little unwell. He looks forward to seeing his children and talks about when he may get discharged again. He tells her if she can sell the farm for a 1000, to just let it go and not to lose the sale again.

GLC06588.221

to Libbie Elmore

He advises her on what to plant and asks after her pigs, calves and sheep. They say if you pay 6 dollars you can take your gun home with you. He mentions the copperheads.

GLC06588.223

to Libbie Elmore

They are currently stationed as a reserve force. There is a rumor they could move closer to Washington. He describes the current area as "desolate." Written at Upton Hill

GLC06588.238

to Libbie Elmore

Rumor has it they will eeither be going to Fredricksburg or Washington next. Nine of their regiment are currently in the hospital.

GLC06588.251

William Crans

GLC06627.01.01

William Crans

GLC06627.01.03

William Crans

GLC06627.01.13

William Crans

GLC06627.01.15

William Crans

GLC06627.01.16

Envelope

The envelope has a image of Jefferson davis running away with the caption "Jeff Davis instead of taking Washington, takes to his heels."

GLC06627.03.004

Envelope

The envelope has a image of shield with Liberty and Union across it. The caption reads ""The Unity of the Government which consitiutes you one people, is the main pillar in the Edifice of your real Independence." Geo. Washington."

GLC06627.03.025

Envelope

The envelope has a image of George Washington's house at Mount Vernon.

GLC06627.03.026

Envelope

The envelope has a image of the Capitol House. The caption reads "Capitol at Washington"

GLC06627.03.038

Envelope

The envelope has a image of 2 rats, looking at a piece of cheese labeled Washington in a trap. The caption reads "1st Rat - Don't that morsel look tempting Davis shall we take it? Davis Rat - I guess we had better wait a while I don't like those...

GLC06627.03.042

Envelope

The envelope has a image of seven ships in a circle, within that circle it Harper's Ferry, and Rats leaving the ships to go to Harper's Ferry. the ships are labled Norfolk, Pensacola, Manassas Gap., Mississippi, Savannah, Charleston, and Washington...

GLC06627.03.066

Envelope

The envelope has 2 images in the upper left hand corner there is a image of George Washington with a caption that reads "Corner Stone of the Federal Union." In the upper right hand corner there is a image of an enslaved person, with a caption of...

GLC06627.03.092

Envelope

The envelope has a image of astatue of George Washington.

GLC06627.03.097

Envelope

The envelope has a portrait of George Washington. The caption reads "A Southern Man with Union principals."

GLC06627.03.100

Envelope

The envelope has a image of George Washington. The caption is a poem about Washington.

GLC06627.03.116

Envelope

The envelope has a image of two dogs with the names Scott and Jeff on their collars. The Jeff dog is telling the Scott dog "Why don't you take it" refering to a bone with labeled Washington.

GLC06627.03.124

[Loose Page from Scrapbook of William C. Alberger]

Page contains:

Unknown. Map: s. l., Topographical map of Virginia between Washington and Manassas Junction. No date. 1 p. Includes an image of Washington, D. C., with the capital building in the foreground. Depicts Virginia and the western...

GLC06628.03

[General orders no. 29 regarding countersign signals]

Issued by S. William and John Jones as Assistant Adjutant Generals at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac. Includes specific instructions on both day and night countersign signals. Includes an unsigned handwritten note on the last page...

GLC06628.05

to John Weeks

Asks Weeks to gather testimony from neighbors regarding his illness in October 1864 and knowledge of Weeks being treated by Dr. Parker. Also asks that he obtain transcripts from Dr. Parker's books demonstrating his illness.

GLC06728.107

Pension claim

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

GLC06728.112

Certificate for Pension

GLC06728.113

"'Leave Pope to Get out of His Scrape.' McClellan's Dispatches"

GLC06762.001

to U.S. Grant

Printed with reply from Grant, 1874/05/09. Unsigned copies. 1 page printed on folded leaf. Re: Request that Grant view both side before reopening trial of Fitz John Porter.

GLC06762.002

Special order no. 34

Re: instructions for Col. Chandler to procede with all hast and deliver the dispatches in his care to Washington.

GLC06979.01

Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major

Commission of Chandler to the rank of Major of the 5th infantry

GLC06979.03

Special orders no. 34

A report of soldiers held prisioner by the confederate troops, that have been exchanged for prisoners held by the US Army. Only one exchange which is D. T. Chandler for A. J. Bradford.

GLC06979.04

[Orders to Report]

Orders Chandler to report to Provost Marshal's office prepared to go to Washington

GLC06979.08

to Herman Dyer

Secretary of War Stanton writes to his friend Reverend Dyer about Union strategy in Peninsula Campaign, responding to criticism in the press. He expresses condemnation of General McClellan. Stanton insists that Lincoln agrees with him concerning the...

GLC07102.01

to Edwin M. Stanton

Olmstead, a Confederate officer who surrendered Fort Pulaski and was taken as a prisoner of war at Fort Columbus, writes to Union Secretary of War Stanton. Olmstead is concerned that the Union is violating the prisoner of war terms signed by General...

GLC00319.01

to Lorenzo Thomas

Transmits correspondence from Confederate Colonel Charles H. Olmstead to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War (see GLC00319.01) concerning the alleged violation of the surrender terms of Fort Pulaski. Autograph endorsement signed by Major General David...

GLC00319.02

[Burial Card for John B. Stonehouse]

Burial card with advertisement for John W. Brasure, undertaker, on verso.

GLC00368.06.01

Interesting Biographical Sketch by Rev. S.T. Ford

Newspaper clipping of an obituary for John B. Stonehouse given by the Reverend S.T. Ford. Newspaper reprints words said at the funeral, "General, we shall be lonesome without you."

GLC00368.06.02

Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War

First edition copy of Melville's only book of poetry dedicated to the 300,000 men who died for the Union cause during the Civil War. Printed by Harper Brothers, Publishers, New York. Embossed with stamp of Wm. Young, Bookseller and Stationer, Troy...

GLC00465

Worship of the North

Depicts Lincoln in front of an altar with a black idol sitting on a platform with the words "Chicago Platform" on it. A sheet hanging from the platform says "The end justifies the means." Shows a white person being sacrificed in front of it. Henry...

GLC00493.01

Searching for arms

Depicts arrogant Northern soldiers rummaging for weapons through the house of a Southern sympathizer. A woman is holding her scared daughter in the right foreground. The two women are in nightgowns and have wrapped themselves in a curtain to cover...

GLC00493.05

Enlistment of Sickles Brigade

Shows the duplicitous agents of Daniel Sickles recruiting the brigade he raised and equipped himself at considerable expense. A throng of bedraggled men congregate around a Federal officer who holds out a medal and wears a "Colonel Sickle's Brigade"...

GLC00493.06

Buying a substitute in the North during the war

Image comments negatively upon the Northern policy of allowing men to find a substitute to take their place in the draft. Shows a well-dressed and dandified agent with a holstered pistol showing a timid gentleman into a low class pub where the...

GLC00493.07

Stone Blockade off Charleston, S.C.

Depicts the treacherous route into Charleston Harbor with several sunken ships. Size in extent is for the mount. The actual size of the etching is 20.5 x 26.6 cm. Title in pencil on verso.

GLC00493.10

Slaves Concealing Their Master From a Search Party

One etching entitled, "Slaves Concealing Their Master From a Search Party," by Adalbert John Volck, political cartoonist and sympathist with the Confederacy. Depicts an enslaved woman, directing mounted Federal soldiers as the enslaver hides in the...

GLC00493.12

Tracks of the armies

Depicts a Confederate soldier returning home to find his home destroyed and his wife and dog dead. All of his belongings lay scattered and ruined, while in the distance another building burns. Vultures are perched above, more symbols of death. It is...

GLC00493.15

Formation of guerrilla bands

Foreground depicts an angry figure trying to convince a farmer, who has had his homestead destroyed by Union forces, to take revenge by joining a guerrilla band in the background. The farmer sits with his wife and son among the ruins of what appears...

GLC00493.16

Gen'l Stuart's raid to the White House

Depicts Confederate cavalrymen under the command of General J.E.B. Stuart descending upon the Federal line only to find one Hezekiah Skinflint, a sutler who had provided provisions, in this case "ale and lager," to the soldiers. Many Southerners held...

GLC00493.21

Butler's victim of Fort St. Philip

Depicts a heavily fortified prison where reputable and well-dressed citizens of New Orleans are shown at manual labor, shackled with ball and chain. The prisoners are guarded by members of the local home guard African American Zouave unit, who point...

GLC00493.23

Prayer in Stonewall Jackson's tent

Depicts a scene of quiet piety and great reverence in an army camp. Shows most of the men with their heads bowed in prayer, some weeping. Stonewall Jackson, a man known for his great religiosity, appears to be delivering a sermon to the men. Also...

GLC00493.24

Speeches by Charles Sumner [Decimalized 496.088.01-.02]

Two speeches by Sumner.

GLC00496.088

Colored convalescent soldiers resting after a march, at Aiken's Landing, James River, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2608. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 501 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.01

Maj-Gen. A. E. Burnside and members of his staff at his Headquarters, near Richmond, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. Portrait of Major General Ambrose Everett Burnside and two members of his staff. No. 2434. Published by E & H.T. Anthony, & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic...

GLC00561.06

Gen. Mead's headquarters at Gettysburg.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2396. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.

GLC00561.07

Gen. Sharman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3547. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.08

Lulu Falls, on the top of Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3652. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.09

Masked Battery and obstruction in the James river, Fort Darling, near Richmond, Va.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3349. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. American and Foreign Stereoscopic Emporium, 591 Broadway, New York.

GLC00561.10

Garrison of Fort Wagner on parade.

Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 3605. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861-1865.

GLC00561.11

Michigan and Pennsylvania Relief Association.

(titles continues) Ladies ministering to the wounded and sick soldiers. Stereocard from the War Views series, a photographic history of the War for the Union. No. 2488. These are the original views taken by "Brady," the government artist, during 1861...

GLC00561.12

[Report, possibly by Lieutenant Colonel William Heath, regarding the 33rd Missouri Volunteers]

An anonymous detailed history of the "Merchants Regiment"(33rd Infantry Missouri Volunteers) from its inception in March 1862, through August 1865. Describes numerous skirmishes and battles, including the Yazoo Pass Expedition and Red River Campaign...

GLC00653.02.01

to Parents

The great battle has not come yet. Hooker's army is close by and can reinforce them while they prepare.Their men on picket have picked up some deserters from the Rebels. The sergeant is a drunk whom no one takes seriously.

GLC00653.03.01

to Parents

He writes that the country ground is full of "wandering guerillas."Some of their wounded were shot going from here to Belle Plains, a distance of seven miles. The wounded will be sent away soon and they will get more men.

GLC00653.03.02

to Parents

There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. He found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does...

GLC00653.03.03

to my dearest Liz

He describes a battle in which they pushed the rebels back a mile and a half, but suffered severe losses. He makes a short list of casualties. The rebels want to save Atlanta but there are many changes in command making things difficult. Atlanta is...

GLC00653.05.01

to my dearest Liz

There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. Things look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their railroad in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...

GLC00653.05.02

to Joseph Curtis

Written on the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle in Hamilton, Ohio regarding the recent Battle of Chickasaw Bayou. He relates that his regiment left Memphis, Tennessee on December 23...

GLC00653.09.01

[Depiction of the battle of Chickasaw Bayou]

Drawn by Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Depicts the Yazoo River, fleet location, Confederate fortifications, Chickasaw Bayou, the Mississippi River, and the Vicksburg Texas Railroad, among other details. Indicates...

GLC00653.09.02

to Joseph and his wife

Written in the field near Vicksburg, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discusses recent Union attempts to take Vicksburg, Mississippi by way of a constructed canal. He...

GLC00653.09.03

to Joseph Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, transmits announcements (not included) of deaths of soldiers in his company. Informs Curtis, his uncle, of the deaths...

GLC00653.09.04

to the editor of the Hamilton Telegraph

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, requests that the editor of the Telegraph publish a message announcing the death of Enos Scudder. Scudder died January...

GLC00653.09.05

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, informs his aunt and uncle "I write to you quite frequently, and hear from you but rarely." Transmits a box of things...

GLC00653.09.06

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, replies to a letter from his aunt and uncle. Relates that two men from his company, Daniel D. Avey and Hillrick G...

GLC00653.09.07

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Written in camp near Vicksburg, Mississippi (possibly in Louisiana). Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, replies to a letter from his aunt and uncle. Expects the Battle of Vicksburg to commence soon. Has heard rumors that...

GLC00653.09.08

to Joseph Curtis

Written in the field between Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle. He wishes to describe the movement of his troops in detail, but writes that newspapers have covered...

GLC00653.09.09

to Sallie F. H. Keely

Author inferred based on handwriting and content. Gorsuch writes to Sallie, apparently a former member of a Sunday School class he taught in Brookville (possibly Ohio or Indiana). He reminisces about life before the war: "Dear old Brookville... How...

GLC00653.09.10

to Joseph Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes to his uncle Joseph during the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He states "My office is perfectly over run with business worse than ever you were 1st of...

GLC00653.09.11

to William Beckett

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his friend the day the Union won the Battle of Vicksburg. He declares "Today is an era in our career as an army, and as individuals, for today Vicksburg has fallen. Long and...

GLC00653.09.12

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle as his corps attacks Jackson, Mississippi. He writes that the Union army attacked General Joseph E. Johnston's force, which was entrenched at Jackson, the...

GLC00653.09.13

to Joseph Curtis and his wife

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle in Hamilton, Ohio. He states that his corps will soon embark on the Texas Expedition. He discusses details regarding recruitment of Union soldiers in the South...

GLC00653.09.14

to Joseph B. Gorsuch

A copied letter from General Dana to Gorsuch, Provost Marshal 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Appears to be copied in Gorsuch's hand. Dana writes before he leaves his command on the Texas Gulf to serve elsewhere. He states "I desire before going...

GLC00653.09.15

to Joseph Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes to his uncle. He states that he just arrived, on the ship Clinton, from Texas. He refers to mutual acquaintances (possibly from Butler County, Ohio) including Captain...

GLC00653.09.16

Note regarding a case of malaria

In the collection of Joseph B. Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Letter written in pencil. The author states "I have taken a fever from the poison of the southern malaria and become very weak. I am getting better...

GLC00653.09.17

[Resolutions passed at a meeting of Company I, 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry]

Sergeant Lesourd and Privates John Wilkinson and William A. Simpson draft resolutions following the death of Joseph Gorsuch, former Captain of the company and Provost Marshal, 13th Corps, Army of the Tennessee. Relate that Gorsuch died at Hamilton...

GLC00653.09.18

to Joseph Curtis

Kearns, commanding Company I, 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to Curtis in Hamilton, Ohio. He encloses resolutions expressing the Company's sentiments regarding the death of Captain Joseph B. Gorsuch (refer to GLC00653.09.18). He...

GLC00653.09.19

unknown

The two envelopes held correspondence sent from Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to his aunt and uncle in Hamilton, Ohio. One envelope indicates a date of July 30, though no year is cited. On the...

GLC00653.09.20

to Elizabeth Swain

Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. He oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. He refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.

GLC00653.10.02

to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain reports his troop's movements and his hope for a winter camp soon. He was temporarily appointed commanding brigade quartermaster and oversees the provision of clothing and horse feed, as well as supervision of teamsters...

GLC00653.10.03

to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain describes the financial situation. He has been burning log cabins in the vicinity: "the citizens are about sick of soldiers and I can't blame them for that for fences suffer dreadfully and always will where seasoned wood is...

GLC00653.10.04

to his sister

Comments on the horrible wind and is grateful to be an officer at HQ where the tents are much more sturdy and pleasant. Describes the political relationships among commanders and his lack of hope for promotion or distinction.

GLC00653.10.05

to Mother

He is on his way way home. He describes the journey so far. They are lucky the government aren't trying to keep them in service after the war, as they could have done. If they did, they would be breaking their trust. Letter written near Louisville...

GLC00653.11.01

to Sister

He continues to talk of the possibility of having to remain in service. He reiterates that he is tired of the service. Includes general orders No. 146, dated September 30, 1862 which says "no officer will hereafter be relieved of his command and sent...

GLC00653.11.02

to Father

The night before they left Savannah there was a fire, caused by incendiaries. Along the road between there and Savannah he describes it as the poorest he's seen. He hopes his father received the watch and money he sent.

GLC00653.11.04

to Mother

The letter discusses that the third and fourth division of their corps broke up camp and crossed the river to Hutchinson Island. Bad times ensued for the third division. 300 mules were drowned and the wagons overflowed.

GLC00653.11.05

to Father

He requests several items. He notes that there is construction going on around him.

GLC00653.11.06

to Sister

Even though Savannah is still in the hands of the Rebels, they recently gained a landing place for supplies and he think it will only be a matter of time. He gives a summary of the march from Rome. 21 miles outside of Savannah, they got into a...

GLC00653.11.07

to Mother

He notes the arrival of the paymaster. He is critical of the fact that they are dependent upon a railroad in the hands of the Rebels.

GLC00653.11.08

to Sister Ellen

He describes the town of Rome as an interesting place. The town is mainly filled with the sick and wounded now. Apparently General Sherman told General Corse to "make his men comfortable if it took every house in Rome."

GLC00653.11.09

to Sister Mary

They camped near Jonesboro and then they went up to Eastpoint. They are now camped inside rebel fortifications. During this time, they had been without shelter but for a single rubber blanket. He tells a story of how Sherman manages to fool Hood. The...

GLC00653.11.10

to Mother

Atlanta is now in their possession. He describes the operation. Letter was written near Lovejoy, Georgia.

GLC00653.11.11

to Mother

They are now in reserve but are constantly getting shot at. General Dodge got struck in the head by a musket. A deserter came in the other day giving them information about Hood.

GLC00653.11.12

to Sister Mary

He reports all the fun they had for the past 9 days. They've had picnics and seen fireworks for the Fourth of July. But now they are back at work building an advanced entrenchment.

GLC00653.11.13

to Father

Last Thursday they managed to push back the rebel skirmishers but after two hours they were forced back to their original position. He heard that Clearland has Typhoid fever and he will visit him. They expect to get paid soon.

GLC00653.11.14