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Francis J. Herron, as major general, seated 3/4 length facing forward

Herron sits in a chair that has tassels on the armrests. His sword rests on the chair with the hilt just behind his left arm. Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Herron." Ink inscription on verso "F. J. Herron. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "Oct. 1863."...

GLC05111.02.0469

As brigadier general, 3/4 length standing view with left hand behind his back

Ink inscription on verso "Edward W. Hinks. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0470

In dress uniform wearin gauntlets, epaulets and sash, holding sword and hat

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Hoffman" "HC Hoffman 23d NY." Ink inscription on verso "1667" "[struck: William ] [inserted: Henry C.] Hoffman. [struck: Col 3d Inf and Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A.] Col 23d N.Y. Vol. Inf. and Bv't Brig. Gen'l. U.S. Vols."...

GLC05111.02.0471

As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length, holding sword across lap

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl Jos. Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0472

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing, wearing sword, holding hat

With disheveled hair. Ink inscription on recto "Hooker." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.0473

As major general, seated 1/2 length view, facing left

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published...

GLC05111.02.0474

As major general, vignette bust view, facing forward [unmounted]

Beautiful, deep image. Graphite inscription on recto "Maj Gen Joe Hooker." Graphite inscription on verso "This picture was taken a few days since. I prefer the other Card if the Buttons and stars were altered like this one. Lundy [?]"

GLC05111.02.0475

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing with left hand behind back

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Joe Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0476

Carte de visite bust portrait by R.W. Addis, McClees Gallery

Vignette bust portrait with Chase facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Chase's hair appears to have been retouched with graphite.

GLC05604.03

Carte de visite bust portrait by Mathew Brady

Vignette bust profile with signature beneath the image.

GLC05604.04

CDVs of Lincoln's cabinet members [decimalized]

GLC05604

Carte de visite portrait 3/4 length standing, by Brady, signed on verso

Three-quarter length standing portrait. Bates has his right hand resting on the back of a chair. Signed on verso

GLC05604.01

Carte de visite portrait by Henszey & Co

Vignette bust portrait, with Cameron facing forward. With signature beneath the image.

GLC05604.02

Carte de visite bust portrait

Vignette profile portrait with signature beneath the image. The image appears to have been retouched. No imprint.

GLC05604.05

to William T. Sherman

Also signed by James Speed, Joshua's brother who served as Attorney General under president Abraham Lincoln. Signed by 32 others. Speed, a close friend to Lincoln, expresses his regret on behalf of the citizens of Kentucky that General Sherman will...

GLC05607

Deserters.

Broadside listing delinquent drafted men who failed to report at the proper time in the 13th District of Pennsylvania. Lists their ages, occupation, and residence. Seems to contain about 200 names, in 3 columns. Eight of the names are highlighted in...

GLC05646

Deserters!

Broadside created by Provost Marshal Captain Lane. Lists men who failed to report at headquarters for duty from the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania. They are therefore "subject to Arrest as Deserters from the United States Army."...

GLC05647

to B. H. Peterson

Dana, the Assistant Secretary of War, officially informs Major Peterson of the current policy regarding prisoner of war exchanges. States that no rebel prisoners will be given parole, as per the Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. On War Department...

GLC05670

[Broadside regarding recruitment of African Americans and celebrating emancipation in Maryland]

Printed in commemoration of the adoption of emancipation in Maryland. The print incorporates five illustrations, three documenting African American combat valor and two related to emancipation and the future of African Americans. At the top of the...

GLC05701

Four letters of Bloom Family of Pennsylvania [Decimalized .01- .04]

Four letters (no soldier content), with 3 envelopes. Family may be Jewish, but no significant content on that subject. Letter #1, dated 3 February 1863 in Birmingham, Iowa, is from Sarah W. Braun to Ruthanna Bloom. She misses her family and hopes...

GLC05733

to Jefferson Davis

Discusses the defense of Charleston. Apparently a retained draft, written on three sheets of white legal paper and another sheet of smaller blue ruled paper. Says of the Union "with their resources...they can supply every thing...the sickliness of...

GLC05739

A Narrative of the Campaign in the Valley of the Shenandoah, in 1861

Written by former Major General Patterson, who commanded the Department of Pennsylvania from April-August 1861. This book is a weak defense of his actions in the 1861 campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. Published by John Campbell in Philadelphia...

GLC05671

[Philip Henry Sheridan]

3/4 length portait, seated pose in uniform.

GLC05672

to the Democracy of Ohio re: as prisoner, invokes Constitution, decries Lincoln

GLC05709

Letters to Dickson's grandfather [Decimalized .01-.06]

Among other topics, Dickson discusses reconstruction, turpentine and rosin production, post-slavery labor concerns, cholera in Georgia, and his bleak marriage prospects.

GLC05732