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[Lt. Com. Bache, U.S.N., carte de visite]

White mount with Broadbent & Co. imprint. Pencil caption form album: "Lt. Com. Bache, U.S.N." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04187.14

[Capt. Glynn., carte de visite]

White mount. Pencil caption from album: "Capt. Glynn." Full length standing portrait in uniform, holding hat.

GLC04187.15

[Geo. P. Capt. Preble, 1st Lt. U.S.N. Corps., carte de visite]

White mount with gold border; Burnham imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Geo. P. Capt. Preble, 1st Lt. U.S.N. Corps." Three quarter length seated profile view. Shown facing proper right, reading.

GLC04187.16

[Charles L. Green., carte de visite]

White mount with Rehn & Hurn imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Charles L. Green." Vignette bust portrait with tinted cheeks.

GLC04187.17

[Admiral Wilkes, U.S. Navy, carte de visite]

White mount with gold border; Silsbee, Case & Co. imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Admiral Wilkes, U.S. Navy." Three quarter length standing portrait in uniform.

GLC04187.18

[Capt.Glisson, U.S.N., carte de visite]

White mount with Broadbent & Co. imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Capt.Glisson, U.S.N." Full length standing portrait in uniform, holding sword.

GLC04187.19

[Capt. S. D. Townshend, U.S.N., carte de visite]

White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Capt. S. D. Townshend, U.S.N." Vignette half length portrait in uniform. Shown in Napoleonic pose.

GLC04187.20

[Pay Master Rittenhouse, U.S.N., carte de visite]

White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "Pay Master Rittenhouse, U.S.N." Vignette bust portrait in civilian clothes.

GLC04187.21

[Capt. S.W. Godon, U.S.N., carte de visite]

White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil inscription on recto: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Pencil caption from album: "Capt. S.W. Godon, U.S.N." Seated half length portrait in uniform.

GLC04187.22

[U.S. Steamer Powhattan., carte de visite]

White mount with ink inscription "U.S. Steam Ship Powhattan Augt. 1862," and Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "U.S. Steamer Powhattan." Side view of the ship.

GLC04187.23

[The 'New Ironsides,'., carte de visite]

White mount with Gutekunst imprint on verso. Pencil caption from album: "The 'New Ironsides,' destroyed by fire, 1866." Side view of the ship.

GLC04187.24

to Father

A letter from son to father detailing the son joining the ship the Savannah after leaving the Connecticut.
The year estimate is based on mention of the Fort Pickins affair in the letter. Fort Pickins was one of the only southern forts that remained...

GLC04188.02

to Flag Officer

Discusses a "contraband negro" who brought news of confederate troop movements

GLC04188.05

to F.B. McKean

A short note of farewell as F.B. McKean was ill and leaving the service

GLC04188.09

to Rosa McKean

Discusses a military action off Pensacola

GLC04188.15

Copie de la lettre ecrite par M de Sartine a M. le Cte de Grasse [in French]

Copy of a letter informing de Grasse that his orders are being transmitted. The instructions are listed in GLC04322.02. Expectes de Grasse to accept this command, assuming he is in good health.

GLC04322.01

Memoire du Roi pour servir d'instruction particuliere a M. le Cte. de Grasse [in French]

Copy of orders sent to Admiral de Grasse. Orders state that he is to replace Comte de Guichen as the French naval commander. Also state that he is to remain in Newport, Rhode Island and protect the French squadron under Rochambeau. By the time de...

GLC04322.02

to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Monteil's retained copy of a letter discussing personal matters with de Grasse, and suggesting a subordinate for a promotion. Written just after the French fleet arrived in Virginia. Written on board Monteil's ship, the Languedoc, in the Chesapeake...

GLC04322.03

to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Complains about de Grasse rejecting his proposal for a detached action near Chesapeake Bay. Also complains of de Grasse's favoritism towards Admiral Bougainville during the Battle of the Virginia Capes. Charges that de Grasse is not aggressive...

GLC04322.04

to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Rejects Monteil's complaints from a previous letter (GLC04322.04). Written on board de Grasse's ship, the Ville de Paris, in Chesapeake Bay.

GLC04322.05

to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Discusses arrangements for Monteil to leave the fleet and the personnel changes this will entail. Written on board the Ville de Paris near "St. Lucie," the French name for Saint Lucia.

GLC04322.06

to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Responding to a letter from Monteil. Sarcastically informs Monteil that the he will command the Ardent and no other ship. Expresses surprise at Monteil's complaints. Denies Monteil's accusation that he intended to publicly humiliate him. Written...

GLC04322.08

to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Informs Monteil that he will not be allowed to command a ship other than the Ardent. Tells Monteil he can return to France as a passenger aboard another ship commanded by Admiral Barras if he would prefer. Written on board the Ville de Paris, near...

GLC04322.09

to Adhemar Marquis de Monteil [in French]

Informs Monteil that he will not be allowed to command a ship other than the Ardent. Tells Monteil he can return to France as a passenger aboard another ship commanded by Admiral Barras if he would prefer. Written on board the Ville de Paris, near...

GLC04322.10

to A. P. Kessler

Writes to his father from Camp Douglas. Informs him that he has been sick for a week with dysentery. Notes most of the camp has it. Discusses the President's message that allows prisoners to keep their property if they take an oath of allegiance....

GLC03523.52.26

to John T. Pickett

Discusses the secession of the South and the movement of the Union Army into Savannah and Charleston. Reports on the South's success at Leesburg and at Columbus, Kentucky. Includes personal news. Affixed clippings pertain to the arrest of...

GLC03587.38

to his family

Writes of the steamer trip to Norfolk to acquire more coal. Mentions being able to see the wrecks of the Cumberland and the Congress from where the Regiment is camped. Also writes of what a fine city Norfolk is.

GLC03603.124

to his family

The regiment has received orders to cook three days rations and prepare to leave for Fortress Monroe. Believes that this is connected to "the raid of rebel rams at Charleston & the temporary raising of a blockade" and that they may in fact be headed...

GLC03603.188

to his family

Writes that he does not believe that there is any further danger of attack. He says "tho' the gunboats keep firing away I doubt whether they see anything to fire at."

GLC03603.220

[John G. Walker's unbound orderly book for 25 October 1862-16 June 1863]

Contains 38 separate entries, which seem to be a copy of his official correspondence. Is written in several different hands. Writes at first on board the U.S. Gunboat "Chillicothe" at Jeffersonville, Indiana 25-29 October 1862. Afterward he writes...

GLC03804.01

to John G. Walker

Admiral Porter orders Lieutenant Commander Walker to report to him to take command of the "Baron de Kalb." Tells him to turn over command of the "Chillicothe." Docket says he reported on 4 November. Docket on recto is signed by W.G. Boggs as...

GLC03804.02

to John G. Walker

Admiral Porter commands Lieutenant Commander Walker to take command of the "Baron de Kalb" and "to get her ready for service with all dispatch."

GLC03804.03

[List of those killed and wounded at Arkansas Post aboard the USS "Baron de Kalb"]

Lists 2 killed, 2 seriously wounded and probably mortal, 4 seriously wounded, and 9 slightly wounded from the crew of the USS "Baron de Kalb" at the battle for Arkansas Post. A carte de visite photograph (9.6 x 6.1 cm) of Theodore Zendon, one of the...

GLC03804.04

to John G. Walker

Written by Acting Master's Mate Meacham to Lieutenant Commander Walker. Co-signed by Acting Lieutenant and Executive Officer Jonathan V. Johnston, attesting to the veracity of this letter. Meacham says he ordered Henry Hines to sweep down the boiler...

GLC03804.05

to John G. Walker

Written by Acting Ensign Gorringe to Lieutenant Commander Walker. Reports that William Fordam and Henry Hines both disobeyed orders while he was officer of the deck on 10 February 1863. The order was repeated and they both refused to do any more duty...

GLC03804.06

to W.H.S. Fintress

Written by Dorr as commander of USS "Hamilton" to Fintress as the commander of the USS "Rattler." Recommends that Dr. W.H. Wilson of the U.S. Navy on board the "Rattler" be forwarded to the North "to be designated for the benefit of his health." Dorr...

GLC03804.07

to John G. Walker

Written by Acting Rear Admiral Porter as Commander of the Mississippi Squadron to Lieutenant Command Walker in command of the USS "Baron de Kalb." Says when his escort ships are ready, he is to proceed up the Yazoo River and capture all the guns at...

GLC03804.09

to John G. Walker

Written by Acting Rear Admiral Porter as Commander of the Mississippi Squadron to Lieutenant Command Walker, the former commander of the USS "Baron de Kalb," which sunk on its recent excursion up the Yazoo River. Asks him to call on General Grant 24...

GLC03804.10

to John G. Walker

Written by Rear Admiral Porter as commander of the Mississippi Squadron to Lieutenant Commander Walker. Tells Walker that as soon as he is finished with the "Yazoo business" that he is to report to Cairo. Porter says he will be there.

GLC03804.11

to John G. Walker

Written by Porter as Superintendent of the Naval Academy to Commander Walker as a member of Porter's staff at the Academy. Tells him to not worry about returning quickly as little is happening. Congratulates him on the birth of his daughter. Makes...

GLC03804.12

to the officers and men of the USS "Sabine"

Invitation says that Professor and Mrs. Anderson have the honor to write to the captain, officers and men of the USS "Sabine" inviting them to see the play "Magic & Second Sight" at the Theatre Royal. The professor says he has always felt kindness...

GLC03804.14

to John G. Walker

Writes that he heard the USS "Sabine," under the command of Walker has just arrived at Spithead, England. Wants to know "of the working of the water machine which I put up on board." Asks for a note informing of his experiences with the machine...

GLC03804.15

to John G. Walker

Royal Navy Flag Captain Hancock, commander of the HMS "Duke of Wellington" has written to Walker as commander of the USS "Sabine." Hancock says that it appears 3 bondsmen have deserted from the Royal Marines and have taken refuge on Walker's ship...

GLC03804.16

to John G. Walker

Written by Rear Admiral Prevost of the Royal Navy to Captain Walker of the USS "Sabine." Writes that he is obliged for the honor "you did me in saluting me when I visited your ship - and I regret very much I have not the opportunity of returning it...

GLC03804.17

to the British consul in Nice, France

Appears to be sent to the British consul in Nice, France by an unknown creator. Asks for the consul to arrange for the Duke of Cambridge to pay a private visit to the American admiral and fleet next Tuesday (perhaps Walker's ship the USS "Sabine" was...

GLC03804.18

to John G. Walker

Written by Admiral Porter to Captain Walker as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation. Marked "Private." It seems Walker was reporting about an experimental ship that was in need of repairs. Porter says repairs should be made and that is important to...

GLC03804.19

to John G. Walker

Writes to Walker that he has been busy fitting out the "Rae" and the "Rebecca." Says they both have a new coat of paint and that the "Rae" has been supplied with "important necessaries," including a cable and anchor. Says the men on board await his...

GLC03804.20

to John G. Walker

Written by Secretary of the Navy Chandler to Commodore Walker. Says he has telegraphed to suspend the orders to Europe of Surgeon Rixey and the leave of absence to Commander Evans. Asks him to follow through on it. Wants to know if Rixey is entitled...

GLC03804.21

to John G. Walker

Written by Commander Rockwell of the USS "Yantic" to Rear Admiral Walker. Marked "Personal." Regrets that the "direction of Active Affairs in the Navy has passed out of your hands." Says he is about to embark on the cruise Walker arranged for him and...

GLC03804.22

[Request for the portrait of John G. Walker to be added to the collection of the State of New Hampshire]

A committee of distinguished citizens of New Hampshire requests a copy of Rear Admiral Walker's portrait to add to the state's collection. Says "The undersigned citizens of New Hampshire, mindful of your distinguished service and prominence in the...

GLC03804.23