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Rappahannock Station with railroad tracks, tents, and soldiers.

Inscription on verso: "Rapahannock Station." Numeric notation on back: "6."

GLC05111.01.0738

Ruins of railroad bridge and mill on the Appomattox River, Petersburg [VA], with man standing on river bank.

Inscription on verso: "Ruined Mills & RR Bridge across Appomattox." Note: Steam engine that was torched while upon the bridge [at center], now resting on its side on the far bank. Numeric notation on verso: "20."

GLC05111.01.0791

The Destruction of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad

Two rails are laying atop a pile of wooden ties, the rails bent centrally to be rendered useless. As far back as the eye can see in this image, similar piles are seen. Inscription on verso: "Destruction of Orange & Alexandria RR." Numeric Notation on...

GLC05111.01.0910

Four soldiers on railroad tracks

Four soldiers guarding a long series of train parts. Numeric notation: "543."

GLC05111.01.0939

Destroyed Railroad bridge at North Anna River

The image shows a railroad bridge that had been destroyed by Confederate soldiers. In the distant background are four soldiers. (Same as #982.) Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "762" and "X."

GLC05111.01.0981

Destroyed Railroad bridge at North Anna River

The image shows a railroad bridge that has been destroyed by Confederate soldiers. In the distant background are four soldiers. Same as #981. Numeric notation on image: "350." Inscription on verso: "Destruction of a railroad bridge." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.0982

Town scene with railroad

The image shows a train stopped to unload supplies at a loading dock, a fenced yard in the foreground with numerous stray wagon wheels leaning against the fence, and many wagons and horses in front of some larger buildings in the background...

GLC05111.01.0992

Bombed railroad depot, Charleston

The image shows a railroad depot in ruins after bombardment. Inscription on verso: "Ruins of Northeastern RR Depot" "Charleston S.C. Apr/65." Numeric notations on verso: "3453" and "41."

GLC05111.01.1063

Railroad depot, Nashville

The image shows approximately 9 railroad engines with various other cars assembled at a brick depot, with a wooden building in the left background. A line of people are standing outside the depot on the right edge of the photo. Inscription on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1071

Shipping yard with railroad

The image shows numerous sailboats and steamboats near a landing pier, with a railroad along the shore in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "Gardner." Numeric notations on verso: "XI-I" and "798."

GLC05111.01.1106

Scene at City Point, Virginia

The image shows a railroad station and three trains. The cars of the train in the foreground are marked "U.S. M.R.R." Horses are visible in the midground and two ships are visible in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso: "Scene at City Point...

GLC05111.01.1118

Railroad tracks leading to fortifications

The image shows railroad tracks and the beginning of a train leading to fortifications. Numeric notations on verso: "IV" and "544." Inscription on verso: "Gardner."

GLC05111.01.1120

Railroad fork through town

The image shows railroad tracks coming to a fork in a town in the center of the image. A fence runs opposite the tracks in the foreground. There are several cars on either side of the fork. Numeric notations on recto: "IV" and "535." Inscription on...

GLC05111.01.1121

Railroad station in Chattanooga, Tennessee

The image shows several railroad tracks and trains leading up to a large stone building. Many men stand or sit on either side of the foremost track, waiting for the train. Inscription on verso: "Chattanooga, Tenn." Numeric notations on verso: "285"...

GLC05111.01.1132

Railroad battery before Petersburg

The image shows a cannon inside a small railroad, car-like, battery that rides on tracks in the foreground. Two men stand near the cannon with four others nearby. Inscription on verso: "Railroad battery before Petersburg." Additional inscription...

GLC05111.01.1139

Front view of railroad battery

The image shows the front of a railroad battery with five soldiers nearby. Inscription on verso: "Confederate ironclad" "Railroad battery?" and "no label." Numeric notation on verso: "33." Numeric notation on recto: "298."

GLC05111.01.1140

to Lieutenant Colonel J. Condit Smith

Major General Logan writes from the field near Gordon's Gap. Instructs Smith to send food for General Osterhaus, who has not received forage since he left Rossville, Georgia (often referred to as Rossville Gap). Will send his own cavalry tomorrow...

GLC04385.03

[Photograph of railroad workers with the Central Pacific Railroad engine, "Jupiter"]

One photograph of railroad workers standing by the Central Pacific Railroad's engine "Jupiter," photographed by Andrew J. Russell, dated May 10, 1869. The image seems to have been taken the same day as the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads...

GLC04481.02

Last Rail and Driving Last Spike

One photograph entitled, "Last Rail and Driving Last Spike," taken by Andrew J. Russell dated May 10, 1869. Image is of the 'Ceremony of the Last Spike,' which celebrated the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad at the joining of the...

GLC04481.03

U.P.R.R. at Junction

One albument print entitled, "U.P.R.R. at Junction," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Image is of officers of the Union Pacific Railroad assembled at Promontory Point. Taken just minutes before the ceremony to celebrate the joining of the Central Pacific...

GLC04481.04

Laying Last Rail

One group portrait entitled, "Laying Last Rail," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Image is of Union Pacific Railroad officers at the ceremony of the laying of the last rail at Promontory Point, Utah. For more photographs from the Promontory ceremony, see...

GLC04481.05

Clerical Excursionists at Laramie City

One albumen print entitled, "Clerical Excurtionists at Laramie City," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Photograph captures a group of people posing outside of Union Pacific Railroad cars.

GLC04481.06

[Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Atlanta]

Presented by Snell to Asbury Stephens, "one of the participants this 23d. day of Sept. 1864, at Eastpoint, Ga." Shows where the 2nd Brigade crossed the railroad, moved into battle, position at the works, and its efforts to repulse the Confederates...

GLC04498.03

to his father Tobias Gibson

Informs his father that his unit has just left New Orleans. They are the first regiment to receive orders to leave the state. Discusses local benefits given to raise money for his regiment, and the health of his brother Claude, who also commands a...

GLC04501.010

to his sister Louisiana Gibson

Confidently predicts a Confederate victory against Sherman's army, which "will be driven back to the borders of the Ohio." His troops are stationed on Peach Tree Road, near the Atlanta railroad. The civilians have evacuated the town. "Louly" is...

GLC04501.024

to John Cabell Breckinridge

Confederate General Morgan expresses approval that Breckinridge will take charge of a Department in South Western Virginia. Writes "am satisfied that you will get recruits from our Old State," (possibly referring to Kentucky, though Morgan was not...

GLC04534

To his wife

Interrupted by orders and drills. Reports rebels fortifying heights beyond Fredericksburg, believes they are equal or superior in numbers, re-building the same depot as done last year, comment about blacks riding the railroad while soldier walk...

GLC04558.056

To his wife

Reports his move via train, making bunks from lumber and the new comfort, finding an old friend at the sutlers, describing the wreck of the Cumberland and iron-clads: "There is several of the iron clad monitors laying out here in the Rhodes [sic]....

GLC04558.067

To his wife

"This is an awful lonesome and lazy life to live..." Sultry days and chilly nights; drilling. On receiving a letter from his abolitionist brother-in-law: "...I received a letter from Edwin..... He accuses me of lacking sympathy with the plan and...

GLC04558.094

To his wife

Describes long march to the Hanover court house and unsuccessful attack on railroad strongpoint; mentions successful cavalry raid against rebels. Expects to return to Gettey's Point.

GLC04558.104

To his wife

Describes taking trains; expects to go to Folly Island.

GLC04558.129

To his wife

Describes leaving New York and traveling to Yorktown without his regiment, journeying back to West Point to join them, and then the trip to Virginia. Briefly mentions battle for a railroad and the unit's transferred to the "seige Corps."

GLC04558.132

To his wife

Describes skirmishes and battle near the railroad between Petersburg and Richmond, where "lots of the men were sunstruck." Has not been able to "draw money for rations and I don't know when we shall"; mentions a letter from Urial, a need for stamps...

GLC04558.133

Diary of Milton Whipple

Early entries are brief and mostly record staff changes, troop movements, drills, and the weather but the entries lengthen as Whipple details the Appomattox campaign and the last few weeks leading up to General Robert E. Lee's surrender. On 24...

GLC04561

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

Leather bound autograph manuscript signed. Describes activity at Fort Donelson (the Battle of Fort Donelson was fought from 11 February to 16 February 1862), Yorktown (Siege of Yorktown took place from 5 April to 4 May 1862, as part of the Peninsula...

GLC04564.03

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

Leather bound autograph manuscript signed. Gottshall returns to the Army after being wounded in the arm by a cannonball. Throughout the early months Gottshall sees little action and he discusses his recovery and soldiering in the winter. In [13-15...

GLC04564.04

[Telegram message for Samuel Morse's coachman]

Note to be relayed to Morse's coachman informing that he will be arriving on the five o'clock train tonight. Written on stationery of the New York, Albany & Buffalo Telegraph Co. Gold envelope is printed with "Morse's American Telegraph, New-York...

GLC04650.01

1862 Diary

Henry Cook writes daily entries on camp life, including rations, illness, gambling, picket duty, construction projects, pay, and promotions. He includes information on military actions (battles at Fort Donelson, Fort Macon, and [Pea?] Ridge), as well...

GLC03958.01

Four notes to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard [Decimalized .01-.04]

Four autograph copies of notes that were sent to Beauregard as telegrams. Telegrams relate to various preparations for military action and the defense of Confederate positions in Mississippi. All telegrams were sent to Beauregard in Tupelo...

GLC04057

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Requests railroad cars to move his forces and supplies.

GLC04057.04

[Lincoln's Funeral Train]

One image of a Philadelphia railyard with President Lincoln's Funeral Train dated April 22, 1865. The image was taken by McCleas. The engine bears four U.S. flags and black funeral drapings. Two men sit atop the tender that has the inscription, "PENN...

GLC04111

Well's new map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas

This is a fold out map contained within a book measuring 14.5 x 9 cm. When unfolded, the full title displayed on the map is "Well's New Railroad and Township Map of Missouri and Eastern Kansas from the latest Government Surveys." Contains a large...

GLC04174

Western Scenes. Collection of 111 Stereoviews by various photographers

111 views, including San Francisco, Pacific Railroad, Yosemite, California, Colorado, Utah. Includes interesting stereo view of Chinese-owned store in San Francisco. Mostly 1870s-1880s. Items .72 &.73

GLC04183

to Charles

Page 1 addressed to Charles. The regiment is under marching orders. Rumor has it that the Rebels have crossed the Rappahannock near Culpeper Court House and intend to invade Maryland. [Page 2: "Well my Old Duck" [Elizabeth] signed "Dave Smith the...

GLC04189.45

to Mary Moore Kelly

He arrived with only 2 or 3 hours delay due to derailed freight trains, a common occurrence. He sends stockings, handkerchiefs, and shoes.

GLC04195.24

[Collection of James R. Kelly, K company, 14th regiment, Indiana, infantry] [Decimalized .01-.42]

The Captain James R. Kelly collection of Civil War correspondence contains 42 items. Kelly served with Company K of the 14th Regiment Indiana Volunteers from 1861 until his death on 8 May 1862. He saw action at Cheat Mountain and in the Shenandoah...

GLC04197

[Indenture between John Jacob Astor and two railroad companies]

Signed by Astor, his wife, Charlotte Augusta, and Cornelius Vanderbilt as the Vice President of both railroad companies. Edwin F. Carey signed as a witness. Land indenture between Astor and his wife and the Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad...

GLC04341

Union Pacific Railroad. Photographical. Illustrations.

One photograph album entitled, "Union Pacific Railroad. Photographical. Illustrations," taken by Andrew J. Russell dated April 1869. Consists of 50 albumen photographs of views along the route of the Union Pacific Railroad from Omaha, Nebraska to...

GLC04348

Views of the American West

One photograph album entitled, "Views of the American West," taken by Andrew J. Russell. Consists of 30 albumen prints, each with a typed caption below each photograph. Photographs capture scenes of the developing American West and emphasize the...

GLC04349

to Stockton Bates

Remains in winter quarters. Burnside, who was supposed to be on the Peninsular campaign, is nearby with his colored troops distributed as railroad guards. Writes that they fear for black soldiers on the front: "With the 'darkies' it is victory or...

GLC03523.23.36