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History of the Brooklyn and Long Island Fair [Sanitary Commission]

Printed by United States Sanitary Commission, with 5 color foldout lithographs. D. H. Gould signature, 1866.

GLC07455

Our Fallen Heroes [Woodcut print]

Large sheet consisting of colored woodcuts, intended for hanging, depicting Lincoln and deceased Union officers Elmer Ellsworth, E.D. Baker, J. McCook, Mitchill, Andrew H. Foote, J. Sedgwick, Lyon, Mansfield, Kearney, J.F. Reynolds, McPherson and...

GLC07456

Collection of Lysander Wheeler, C company, 105th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .001-.123]

Lysander Wheeler, a farmer from Sycamore, Illinois, enlisted in the Union Army on August 7, 1862 as a private. He was mustered into Company C of the 105th Illinois infantry and later promoted to sergeant. Wheeler was mustered out on June 7, 1865.

GLC07460

to his son re: eyewitness account of surrender of Richmond, Lincoln's visit

He mentions Lincoln's tour: "(He) was cheered most lustily, some of the darkies were almost frantic with joy at seeing him."

GLC07461

Washington and Jackson on Negro Soldiers...

Title continued: "Gen. Banks on the Bravery of Negro troops..." Includes one page poem by George F. Boker, at end. Urging Union use of black troops; Banks' report on Port Hudson.

GLC07417

Maps accompanying the proceedings of...the case of Fitz-John Porter [Atlas]

23 maps of Second Bull Run.

GLC07422

General Orders no. 340

Recruiting Broadside calling for 300,000 volunteers; signed by Edward D. Townsend.

GLC07429

Freedmen's Bureau blank printed Marriage Certificate, Dept. of TN and AR

Printed blank document, printed in blue ink at the Freedmen Press Print, Vicksburg, MS.

GLC07407

Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64

Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.

GLC07428

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant seated with Ely Parker and staff

GLC07554

Telegrams re: Sherman's Atlanta Campaign

Also the beginnings of March to the Sea. Most ALS from Smith, 1 receipient's copy from Sherman.

GLC07398

to unknown re: President Johnson and black suffrage, Johnston's surrender

Apparently written to an unknown governor. "President Johnson means to do right on the great question of Negro suffrage." Discusses Johnston's surrender.

GLC06704

Authority to affix the seal to proclamation for day of Thanksgiving

Ordering a day of national thanksgiving on 6 August 1863 for victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, seeking restoration of the Union and God's intervention to "subdue the anger which has produced... a needless and cruel rebellion...." Lined on verso...

GLC06754

to Lew Wallace re: asking for advice on discharge of soldier at Ft. McHenry

Regarding the discharge of soldier Thomas Washington Smith. WithANS of Lew Wallace at the bottom concerning the inquiry, responding, and forwarding to Col. Wooley.

GLC06755

to Edwin M. Stanton re: arranging trip to review troops at City Point

"Mrs. L. proposes 3 P.M. Thursday, and says she can not be ready sooner. Let it be so." (Mary Todd Lincoln had an infamous fit of jealousy over her husband's accompaniment by General Ord's wife during this trip.)

GLC06756

New Jersey resolution honoring Scott, with Congressional pamphlet

Signed by Charles Olden, Governor, with Congressional pamphlet.

GLC06702

re: Sherman's March, comments on history article [fragment]

Apparently a fragment, but the sentiments appear to be complete

GLC06703

to Edwin M. Stanton re: skirmish with guerilla band

GLC06705

Cavalry tactics: or Regulations for the instruction... of the cavalry

[Full title] "Cavalry Tactics: or regulations for the instruction, formations, and movements of the cavalry" by Philip St. George Cooke. Edition printed by Lippincott, 1862. Signed by Brown as member of Co. K., 1st Cavalry, 7th regiment Kansas...

GLC06724

Archive relating to the Freedman's Bureau, in Beaufort, SC [decimalized. 01-.11]

GLC06727

G.O. no. 3 re: taking advantage of freed slaves

GLC06727.01

Circular re: freed slaves and the evils of idleness

Signed by George Merrill.

GLC06727.02

G.O. no. 6 re: freedman's claims on plantation property owned by former master

Claims made by freed slaves on the plantation property owned by their former masters. Signed by George Merrill.

GLC06727.03

Circular re: no rations to freed slaves who refused to work

Signed by E.W. Hooper

GLC06727.04

G.O. no. 1 re: court martial of Union captain who attacked a freed woman

Countersignature is illegible.

GLC06727.05

Circular no. 6 re: law concerning captured plantations operated by former slaves

GLC06727.06

Circular to freed slaves, thanksgiving for victory at the Battle of Gettysburg

GLC06727.07

Blank form for plantation purchases

Regarding Negro wages etc.

GLC06727.08

Circular no. 7 re: shelter for colored refugees

GLC06727.09

Circular no. 3 re: distribution of property of newly freed slaves

GLC06727.10

Circular no. 4 re: regulations dealing with the labor of former slaves

GLC06727.11

[Collection of John F. Weeks, K company, 36th regiment, Illinois, infantry] [decimalized .001-.143]

The John F. Weeks collection consists of approximately seventy-five letters written by Weeks to his family during his service. These letters include accounts of the battles of Pea Ridge, Perryville, Stone River, and Mission Ridge. Along with...

GLC06728

to Sarah [Mason]

Writes that she attended a New Year's Eve party. Reports that she has been employed as a second cook for the Newburg Asylum and is enjoying her employment.

GLC06728.001

to his parents

Writes that seven confederate spies have been caught and are being held in the guardhouse. Reports that General Fremont has left to cut off reinforcements from Price and McCulloch at Lexington. Writes that he is at the location where Col. Franz...

GLC06728.002

to his parents

Reports that some of the soldiers of the company are ill but not dangerously. Describes his uniform equipment, and food at camp. Writes that a prisoner, a lieutenant of Brig. General James McBride was brought in. Prisoners are often brought in and...

GLC06728.003

to his parents

Writes that there are fifty prisoners digging trenches to place cannons in. Also includes a letter written October 31st. Hs just returned from regimental review. Writes that he would like to become a member of the Free Masons; and would welcome...

GLC06728.004

to his sister Etta

Reports that fifteen prisoners were caught and sent to headquarters for examination. Describes how picket guard is done. Writes that it will cost one dollar to get his picture taken. Written at Camp Rolla

GLC06728.005

to his parents

Writes that he is just recovering from the measles and is feeling "morbid". Reports that General Sigel is camped close by with six thousand men. Also reports that Major General Alexander Asboth is at Gasconade with many men. Written at Camp Rolla

GLC06728.006

to his family

Writes that he is feeling better, though he still can't speak aloud. Reports that three companies of infantry went to Salem to clear a band of rebels. There is rumor that General Price has been replaced but the rumor has not been confirmed. Writes...

GLC06728.007

to his parents

Feels it will be impossible for him to get furlough or discharged. Reports that the colonel is under arrest for fraud and the chaplain for collecting two months wages more than was due to him. Two lieutenants and the Quarter Master are also under...

GLC06728.008

to his brother Edgar Wright and sister Lydia Wright

Writes that General Wyman of the 14th Illinois has command of the post. Reports that Sigel and Asboth's divisions are also there. Describes how he spent New Year's Eve with lots of food sent to the soldiers from Illinois.Written at Camp Rolla

GLC06728.009

to his parents

Writes that the regiment has received two six-mule teams per company, some of which are secesh property. Had a New Year's feast of courtesy of the friends of Illinois. Compares prices of produce in Illinois to produce prices in Rolla, Mo. Writes...

GLC06728.010

to his parents

Writes that he will be marching to Springfield, about 70 miles from his present location, to "bag old Price". Also includes a newspaper clipping reporting that the 36th Illinois has left for the West.

GLC06728.011

[Collection of Halleck Armstrong, field and staff, 50th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry]

Civil War date letters, including span during time of Lincoln's assassination

GLC06734

Diaries while serving in the Union Army Telegraph Corps [photos in .02 for cons] [decimalized .01-.09]

Diaries housed in Primary: Range 3B, Shelf 1-2.

GLC06738

Large albumen photographs taken by Memphis photographer Taft

Photographs taken from life by Memphis photographer Taft, beginning with Admiral Porter's flagship U.S.S. Blackhawk, also the U.S.S. Tyler, U.S. Navy gun Bat Brown, the Memphis & St. Louis packet boat "The City of Alton," the U.S.S. Fawn, the U.S...

GLC06739

Photograph album of British General Sir Charles Hastings Doyle

General U. S. Grant and the Army of the Potomac at Cold Harbor and City Point in 1864. Album of Large photographs all taken in the field by Mathew Brady's studio. The album was assembled by British General Sir Charles Hastings Doyle, who was sent...

GLC06740

[John A. Gurley intends to establish a civil government for Arizona]

Signed by Lincoln on 11 July 1863. Brigadier General Edward Canby informs Major General Schofield that John A. Gurley, the Governor of Arizona, will be passing through the Missouri Territory. Requests that Schofield, stationed in Missouri, provide...

GLC07158

Appeal for prayer and thanksgiving "Union liberty and victory. Thanks to God"

Pottstown, Pa. printing by a local minister, rector George Latimer, of Lincoln's appeal for a day of prayer and thanksgiving after the fighting in the Wilderness

GLC07165

to Mathilda M. Rhett

Thanks her for her letter and updates her on current events of the Civil War. "Much is to be done & yet our invaders have everything their own way. It will not be so always & our turn will come some day. They have complete control of the waters...

GLC07157