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[Ordnance requisition for the 5th Regiment, New York Cavalry, commanded by Captain Amos H. White]

White requests 370 Sabre and Spencer carbines. A handwritten note written across the document indicates, "To Equipp the Regment with these accoutrements." Sheridan signs as commander, Army of the Shenandoah.

GLC04038

to Wallace J. Ford

Camp Chase was located in Columbus, Ohio. Lieutenant Colonel Garfield replies to a letter from Ford, apparently serving as his personal secretary. Discusses buying a horse, stating "From what I have seen since I came into camp I am satisfied that I...

GLC04069

to Elizabeth Smith

Describes the capture of a hearse that carried arms for the Confederacy. He found two newspapers lying on the road and mailed them to Anna [his daughter]. He asks Elizabeth to send him a letter detailing all the "impossibilities" she must deal with...

GLC04189.07

to Elizabeth Smith and family

The army has retreated back to their old camp. Describes Stonewall Jackson's maneuver which forced them to retreat. He discusses losses to the regiment and lists the names of friends who were killed or wounded. He writes that he had been in battle...

GLC04189.41

to his family

He has turned in his gun and reported to the doctor. He rode in an ambulance to Culpeper. He mentions the capture of two guerrillas and adds that "woman & children & negroes packed up & left for parts unknown."

GLC04189.55

[Collection of John B. Moore letters and a 37-page travel diary] [Decimalized .01- .06]

Covers the first few years of Moore's medical career before joining the army. Medical references, including a cholera epidemic in Laconia, Indiana (1) and diseases and medical treatments in England and Ireland (2, 5, 6). Written from Indiana, New...

GLC04192

to Mary Kelly

Moore comments on local places of leisure: the theater is drawing full houses, and there are two billiard saloons and fifteen or twenty gambling houses. Mentions that "knives and pistols are freely used," and that the town helps advance surgical...

GLC04194.12

to Mary [Kelly]

Reports that Judge Eckles and General Johnston had affidavits showing that the Mormons had purchased artillery pieces and placed them in Salt Lake City. Comments that he had dinner with the governor and declined an invitation from the governor's...

GLC04194.25

to James Kelly

Explains that two thirds of the forces with him are out constantly escorting emigrants. Many of the travelers are extremely ignorant, and some sell their weapons to the "very Indians that lay an ambuscade for them at the first canyon they pass...

GLC04194.32

to Mary Moore Kelly

They took possession of Vicksburg the previous day. All 27,000 prisoners will be paraded then released to spare expense. States that they took possession of "228 pieces of artillery between 30 and 40000 small arms and 27000 prisoners, including 16...

GLC04195.14

to Mary Kelly

She was surprised to receive a visit from George. Lonnie [Cole, see # 14] traded his gun for a Mississippi Riffle and his father feels this will look bad. He wants Lonnie to say he paid for the gun and asks Kelly to make up papers confirming his...

GLC04197.15

to Samuel Hodgdon

Knox writes to Quartermaster Hodgdon, stating "You will have cleaned One Thousand muskets and bayonets, not of the Charlotville manufacture, and have them packed in chests proper for transportation- Also twenty five barrels of musket powder, and a...

GLC04287.02

W.T. Sherman

Engraving of General William T. Sherman in uniform holding a sword. Painted by Alonzo Chappel from a photograph by Gurney. Published by Johnson Wilson & Co, New York.

GLC04338.02

to Stockton Bates

They move towards Richmond. Describes a battle and the capture of 4 artillery, 2000 small arms, 2 brigade commanders, and 1600 privates with 120 officers prisoners, including the "Louisiana Tigers, the men who carried long knives for the purpose of...

GLC03523.23.26

to Benjamin A. Woolston

Addressed from "Camp Near Gen. Mead/ Headquarters in Front of Platersburg." Writes to his father in Tullytown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Reports that it took 30 hours to get to City Point from Alexandria. States he is happy, "we set up on the top...

GLC03523.26.03

to his family

Ticknor writes to his family from Chattanooga. Reports the rebels are on three sides of them, and the Tennessee River is at their rear. Complains of hard times, living on one quarter rations with very little clothing. Reports very little shelling...

GLC03523.30.11

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Goodell. Expresses gratitude for her letter and says when the mail arrives, the soldiers "...flock to the office like sheep." Says once the letters are read the band plays "the girl I left behind." Reports...

GLC03523.31.03

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Camp Tremont outside St. Louis. Mentions cooking for the soldiers when he has nothing else to do even though there are five cooks for each company. Says they just received their uniforms and bayonets. Explains in...

GLC03523.31.08

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from Jackson, Tennessee. Says things look gloomy for the Union, especially in the East. Reports on the victorious battle of Britton's Lane led by Union Colonel Elias S. Dennis. Informs the intense heat caused soldiers...

GLC03523.31.17

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Sam is still in Oakland, and does not know how soon he will be called to take the line of march, although he is going to get his arms this week. He describes the health of a few members of his company, and asks how his mother is doing back home. He...

GLC03523.40.04

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong informs Bishoff that he arrived at Sleepy Creek Station, and from there, traveled to Martinsburgh yesterday evening. He and his fellow troops received new guns. According to Foglesong, a dispute is underway between the officers and some...

GLC03523.40.08

to Wash

Suggests that when writing him that he should send two letters each by different cables so that one is sure to arrive. Writes that while he is still sick with a cold he has improved significantly. He was wounded in a recent battle but does not think...

GLC03523.42.08

to her brother

She is glad to learn that he has escaped unharmed and feels for the many brave soldiers who gave their lives in battle. Writes that she is visiting their sister Lydia. She thinks that the visit will do her good both "bodily and mentally." Likes the...

GLC03523.42.49

to his father

Writes to his father from Camp Curtain. Says that they received marching orders to leave tomorrow morning. Says that they might go to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania but it is not for certain. The Captain said that they might be in the hottest part of...

GLC03523.49.02

to Hannah E. Russell

Writes to his wife. Wishes that he could visit home but says that the colonel will not allow any furloughs. Comments that they now have their arms and equipment. Wants her not to fret about him and to take care of his "Dear little babes," and not...

GLC03523.50.02

[Collection of Thomas J. Kessler, G company, 1st regiment, Michigan, sharpshooters] [decimalized]

Collection includes several writers. Topics include camp news, the battle before Petersburg, the surrender of Richmond, and the siege at Petersburg. There are extra envelopes that could not be matched up to the letters. Partially cataloged.

GLC03523.52

to Nancy S. Kessler

Writes to his cousin from Camp Douglas. Discusses the cold weather. Describes shooting a gun and beating her father at target practice.

GLC03523.52.36

to Stephen Austin re: his resignation and joining Captain Fannin's company

Written shortly before going to the Alamo Mission.

GLC03555

to his family

Writes that the regiment has received orders to leave Jamaica, Long Island the next night at 10 p.m. Mentions that he will be taking a servant that had been rejected by another company because he was missing his two front teeth, making him unable to...

GLC03603.023

to his family

Still unsure about Daly's status and writes that he has been checking the station daily for him. Declares that the Major has given him a whole roasted chicken and about baking cakes with cornmeal and buckwheat. Says that General Foster spoke of...

GLC03603.042

to his family

Mentions waiting to join McClellan's troops and discusses the massive amount of weaponry housed at Fort Monroe. Provides news of the other men from Norwich. Written "On ship at Ft. Monroe."

GLC03603.122

to his family

Writes that he is sending his trunk home with his broken revolver in it. Asks his family to fix the revolver so that his brother, George, might have it.

GLC03603.134

to his family

Thanks his family for sending the handkerchief, towel and knife. Describes the behavior of Lieutenant Shepard who seems to be having a hard time adjusting to army life after recuperating from his wounds at home. Writes about what a good man...

GLC03603.180

to his family

Writes that he has been using his new knife and passed part of an evening whittling. Gives an update to the news of Sumner's order regarding food purchase at the commissary. An order by General Burnside has dictated that the men may purchase whatever...

GLC03603.183

to his family

Writes how busy he is with muster rolls and straightening out the clothing and ordinance accounts. Notes that he is relieved that he is not responsible for these accounts. The letter is written on a piece of paper that he has used to add account sums...

GLC03603.256

to his family

Reports that they have orders to move to Deep Creek the next day and set up a new camp. They have not been called out to fight because so many of the recruits are unarmed. Writes more about how he finds Goddard "awkward." Arranges for his family to...

GLC03603.258

to his family

Notes that many different regiments are gathering in the Yorktown area. Everyone is being ordered to store or ship their possessions. Writes that all men, including the band, are being armed.

GLC03603.272

to Delia Slocum

Cranor reports his return to Chattanooga by train. He came through as a guard and didn't have to march. Despite the comfortable passage he reports that most want to return home but he himself does not with to go: "I would not take a discharge if...

GLC03791.011

to Braxton Bragg

Davis tells General Bragg that he is glad Bragg's threat of force against the Georgia State Railroad to forward arms and ammunition did not need to be carried out. Notes that the Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown, who had complained about Bragg's...

GLC03803

[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 Thomas J. Churchill

Major General Polk (Confederate) informs Colonel Churchill "In the absence of Gnl Johnston your letter has been handed to me. I regret to say we have no arms to offer your command." Replies to a question posed by Major General Lewis (possibly Joseph...

GLC03820

to R. West

Says he is on board the USS "New Ironsides." Says it will probably not be permanent as she has a full compliement of officers. Says a small vessel made an attempt to destroy their ship with a torpedo, but they only succeeded in destroying his own...

GLC03836.58

to R. West

Says he sailed on the USS "Paul Jones" and arrived in Charleston 4 days later. Was then sent to the USS "New Ironsides" for duty. Was about to be reassigned to a monitor when an unexpected torpedo attack from the torpedo boat CSS "David" wounded an...

GLC03836.59

to unknown

Possibly an incomplete letter. Describes a fight that three gunboats had in Stono Inlet. Says the boats saw "a large party of contrabands whom a troop of cavalry were endeavoring to drive off. As the gunboats approached the slaves waded out as deep...

GLC03836.64

to Mary West

References her letter of 4 July 1864. Says he collected money for a fair for the sailors in the squadron. Says he has collected 85 dollars thus far. Says he is glad that Confederate Captain Raphael Semmes was finally captured. Gives grudging respect...

GLC03836.70

[Captain Lincoln's Revolutionary War log book containing detailed copies of reports]

Includes rolls containing the names of soldiers, accounts of arms returned to the quartermaster, inspection returns, and other military reports. On the inner front cover, notes the capture of a prisoner and the transfer of a soldier.

GLC03846

to sister

Henry wishes to know how the his family at home is doing and if his father has sold the farm. He will send his father a suit of clothes and a revolver as soon as possible.

GLC03858.02.07

Petition of inhabitants of Scipio and Venice to the Congress of the U. States

Inhabitants of Cayuga County, New York, ask Congress to pass a law "reducing all the rebellious States to Territories declare all the slaves free and as soon as the rebels can be drove out of a State or subdued give each resident of the State without...

GLC03860

"[No.] 19."

Purported to be the only known photograph of the interior of Fort Sumter's casemate, this view shows a row of guns mounted beneath brick archways.

GLC03919.09

Civil War era tintype of [Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Civil War era tintype of Sarsons from waist up, in an infantry uniform with hat and rifle. GLC03953.18-.20 show Sarsons in different ranks, from private to captain.

GLC03953.19

to citizens of Grattan Michigan

Slayton thanks the committee for their recognition, but accepts the sword on the behalf of all the men who have enlisted. Slayton recognizes that enslaved people are being used to aide the Confederates and that the continued allowance of slavery is...

GLC03955.15

[General Orders].

Pardon of Robert Newman and Henry Miller in compliance with a request made by the Delaware Nation and other Indian tribes. Orders Miller to return to the company he abandoned the previous February, and to remain there until he compensates for his...

GLC04864.09

[General Orders]

Orders that the troops are to be mustered to the 1st of December and an inspection done of their arms, ammunition, and clothing. Reports that Major Thomas Doyle of the 1st Sub Legion has been liberated from his arrest by the Commander in Chief....

GLC04864.20

to the authorities of Rome, Georgia

Forrest, commander of a cavalry brigade in the Army of Tennessee, writes from Headquarters (of an unspecified post), "twenty miles west of Garrison." Informs the authorities of Rome "There is a Federal Force of Fifteen Hundred cavalry marching on...

GLC04940

[Pauline Cushman]

Full length pose in uniform with sword. Cushman served as a Union spy in Louisiana.

GLC04987

Federal garrison [winter] quarters, Corinth or Memphis.

A print of a photograph taken during the Civil War. Groupings of three rifles balanced together stand in front of garrison quarters with Federal soldiers sitting and standing and sittingagainst the quarters. Perhaps, Quarter Masters or Sutler's shop...

GLC05111.01.0023

Gun Deck of "Santee"

One undated photograph entitled, "Gun Deck of 'Santee'" printed by Bachrach & Chase. Image is of a sailor working on his knees on the gun deck of the USS Santee.

GLC05111.01.0029

[Assistant Adjutant-General DeGarmo Jones]

A print of a portrait of Assistant Adjutant-General Colonel DeGarmo Jones, 3/4 length sitting, wearing epaulettes and holding sword. Jones, born ca. 1833-1835 Wayne, MI, was the son of DeGarmo Jones, Mayor of Detroit in 1839 as well as a businessman...

GLC05111.01.0041

Brady's Incidents of the War. Harpers Ferry & Vicinity, VA. 22nd Regt. N.Y.S.N.G.

One undated photograph entitled, "Brady's Incidents of the War. Harpers Ferry & Vicinity, VA. 22nd Regt. N.Y.S.N.G.," taken by Matthew Brady. Image is of 12 soldiers of the 22nd Regiment of the New York State National Guard. Pictured with them is a...

GLC05111.01.0044

[Portrait of Fancis Preston Blair, Jr. in uniform and holding sword, half length.]

A copy of a photograph of Francis Preston Blair, Jr. in Union military attire circa 1862. Blair was a representative in Congress from Missouri from 1857-1862, where he resigned upon joining the Union Army during the Civil War. Appointed brigadier...

GLC05111.01.0058

[164th New York Zouaves standing in inspection formation]

A print of a photograph taken of Zouaves of the 164th N.Y., "Corcoran's [Irish] Legion," in formation with line officers to the front on either side and a drummer on the left side of the image. The troops hold their rifles at the Support Arms...

GLC05111.01.0071

[General with two artillery crews and their guns at attention in front of house]

An albumen print of a two story house. A group of artillery officers stands on the porch, along with an unknown general standing in the center. The number "8" appears over the portico to the house. Several soldiers appear in the second floor windows...

GLC05111.01.0114

General being handed order with two artillery crews and their guns at attention in front of house. [1861-1865 ca.]

A print of a photograph of a two story house. A group of artillery officers stands on the porch. The number "8" appears over the portico to the house. The artillerists manning the Napoleon smoothbores are wearing shoulder scales, usually worn by U.S...

GLC05111.01.0115

Group of tewnty-two Federal soldiers posed in formation. [1861-1865 ca.]

The first row of soldiers kneels and the second row stands behind them. All the soldiers hold their rifles at their waists, pointed toward the camera. The men wear Western Army style frock coats. A brass [company] letter is pinned to the tops of...

GLC05111.01.0132

Dead Confederate soldier badly mutilated in field near Rose Woods, Gettysburg, 5 July 1863.

Image of a horribly mutilated corpse. The soldier's stomach has been ripped open and a dismembered hand lies near the body [which was probably moved into the shot from further away]. The soldier was either blown open by an artillery shell or had...

GLC05111.01.0142

Unidentified group of cavalrymen, one officer & thirteen others, holding sabres.

A print of a photograph of Union cavalrymen and their officer. None of the troopers wear any discernible insignia. Officer is at center-left sitting on the only chair present. His jacket displays The elbow of a fourteenth man is visible on the left...

GLC05111.01.0150

[Cavalry officers]

A print of a photograph of a group of cavalry officers. Previous entry into identity statement identified the man as center as General William H. French, which he is definitevely not. French was more portly, had differing facial hair, and often wore...

GLC05111.01.0178

[Manassas, Va. Men of Co. C, 41st New York Infantry]

A print of a photograph of the 41st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Approximately sixty-two men posed around construction site. Note the partially constructed sidewalk in the left foreground and the lumber in the right background. The soldier's...

GLC05111.01.0191

Group of sixteen Union officers posed under a canopy made of branches

A print of a photograph of Union officers sitting and standing underneath a canopy made of pine branches with bristles. Some of the officers are wearing regulation cavalry jackets and hold sabres. There is a tent visible underneath the canopy...

GLC05111.01.0200

to mother

The quartermaster is buying the arms of Confederates who have deserted. Walbridge advises his mother on financial affairs.

GLC04662.098

to Louise Walbridge

Posted to a "battery" of one brass gun and two palmetto guns, rumors of a renewed attack on Charleston, exchanging newspapers with the Confederates, who "beat us in getting possession of the New York Papers." He then discusses the dangers of such...

GLC04663.17

to Charles Walbridge

Family news and weather. A rash of break-ins has made the family uneasy. "I heard a commotion down stairs and Mother opening the front door, a very little thing alarms us in these days of murders and robberies so I ran down stairs as fast as I could...

GLC04663.73

to Almira Winchell

Written from camp "in front of" Richmond. Discusses the Battle of the Crater. Describes the attempt of the 9th Army Corps to mine under a rebel fort, blow it up and break the Confederate line at Petersburg. Donahue's battery offered supporting fire...

GLC04706.10

to Roger Sherman

Written by Adams as a Contiental Congressman from Massachusetts to Sherman as a Contiental Congressman from Connecticut. References Sherman's letter of 11 July 1777. Says Sherman's rumor has turned into a fact as Fort Ticonderoga has fallen...

GLC04757

[Receipt for Elijah Grout and Robert Perry]

Related to GLC04764.07. Record of Captain Justus Sherwood for the payment of four guineas to Elijah Grout and Robert Perry for their expedition to the Connecticut River and four guineas to Jeptha Hawley for his party to go to Albany. Sherwood says he...

GLC04764.09

to unknown

Written by Fraser, a Brigadier General and commander of Burgoyne's's elite Advance Corps in the Saratoga Campaign. Recipient is unknown, but might be Robert Kingston, a staff officer of General John Burgoyne. Says a few days previously, the General...

GLC04764.35

to John Burgoyne

Written by General Heath as commander of the district where the captured British Convention Army is situated to General Burgoyne, commander of the Convention Army. Complains that British troops are guilty of abusive behavior toward the sentries and...

GLC04764.49

to William Heath

Written by General Burgoyne as commander of the captured British Convention Army to General Heath as American commander of the district where the Convention Army is situated. This is a clerical copy created by someone on Heath's staff. Marked at the...

GLC04764.59

to John Burgoyne

Written by General Heath as American commander of the district where the captured British Convention Army was situated to General Burgoyne as commander of the Convention Army. References Burgoyne's letter of 24 January 1778. Apologizes for tardy...

GLC04764.60

Articles of Convention between Lt. Gen. Burgoyne & Majr. Gen. Gates

Two clerical signatures for Gates, once to affirm the document and again to confirm that Burgoyne's name is understood to be used throughout. Treaty documents the terms of surrender of Burgoyne's army after its defeat at the Battle of Saratoga by...

GLC04782

to Lieutenant of Berkeley County, Virginia

Conveying instructions of Virginia Governor Patrick Henry to contribute militia for McIntosh's expedition into Indian Territory. Asks for three hundred fully armed men and requests that they be enlisted for the longest possible duration because...

GLC04818

to the family of Charles Morgan Coit

Forrest Spafford writes to the Coit family to assure them of Charles' safety. He writes that the regiment occupies the area around Fort Darling and tells the family about the skills of the regimental sharp shooters. Charles Coit requested that...

GLC03603.282

to Lucretia Bingham

He arrived in camp two weeks ago. The regiment received their uniforms and expect to be issued their weapons with in the week. They drill four hours a day and spend the rest of their time playing cards or laying in their quarters. Written at Fort...

GLC03607.05

[Receipt of ordnance stores]

Partially printed receipt for ordnance issued to Lieutenant Adolphus B. Frame from Captain Alex Cochran of the 116th Ohio Infantry Regiment. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Received at Sleepy Creek, West Virginia. Envelope...

GLC03619.02.10

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores Received, Issued, and Remaining on Hand

Partially printed return for Company I, 116th Infantry Regiment of Ohio for the first quarter of 1864. Among the items listed are 46 Springfield rifle muskets. Frame was then a 1st Lieutenant in the regiment. Tri-folded.

GLC03619.02.19

[Pay order for selectmen of Preston, Connecticut]

Financial document signed by Seymour as a member of the Pay Table Committee in Connecticut. The committee was responsible for the finances of Connecticut during the Revolution. To Connecticut Treasurer John Lawrence. Document says to pay the...

GLC03662.04

to Colonel Hild

Sheridan sends Colonel Hild the sword he wore in every battle he fought in during the Civil War.

GLC03664.02

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] A "spasm" occurred involving an attack on a Union foraging party, causing orders to be prepared to leave. He describes the arrival of troops, arms, and ships, noting those ships from Massachusetts. He tells of a letter he...

GLC03696.02

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] Life in camp is dull. The regiment has a new lieutenant. His company is very good at drilling, and they are practicing under Col. Max Weber from Europe. The brigade practiced firing, and he says "there is music in the whistle...

GLC03696.05

to James Bowdoin

Connecticut Governor Huntington expresses his approval of the suppression of the insurgents (involved in Shays rebellion). Agrees to cooperate with Massachusetts Governor Bowdoin in apprehending insurgents hiding in Connecticut and not supplying...

GLC03711

Diary of Lt. Commander Edward Simpson

Diary of captaincy of the "Submarine Battery 'Passaic'". Details attacks upon Charleston, Fort Moultrie and Battery Gregg; inner workings of a Monitor and intraservice rivalries. Quarter calf, marbled boards, pencil loops.

The USS Passaic, one of...

GLC05911.04

Letters U.S.S. Passaic S. Atlantic squadron from July 20, 1863 to May 13, 1864 and U.S.S. Isonomia N. Atlantic and Gulf squadron from Augt 17th 1864 to October 11th 1864

Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Battle action of the Passaic off Charleston and battle reports of the steamer frigate U.S.S. Isonomia off Alabama and Western Florida. Also...

GLC05911.05

Letterbook of U.S.S. Isonomia East Gulf squadron from Oct 12th 1864 to Dec. 24th 1864 and U.S.S. Mohican N. Pacific squadron from Augt 14th 1866 to June 1st 1867

Majority of letters written and signed by Simpson, though several are clerically written and signed. Attacks on Fort Sumter, engagements with blockade runners and attacks on various gun batteries. Includes two letters regarding deserters of the U.S...

GLC05911.07

Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 299 (July 13, 1861)]

Subjects include the Georgia Constitution, Interesting War News, McClellan Reports the Southerners Strongly Entrenched Two Miles From His Camp, The Engagement Near Martinsburg, Price's Captured Off Cedar Keys. The majority of this issue is taken up...

GLC05959.03.02

Daily sun. [Vol. 7, no. 89 (November 4, 1861)]

Subjects include Georgia Constitution, Beauregard's General Orders, Death of Sam Houston Reported. In an effort to dispel fiction from fact, this issue includes a very detailed account of the battles of Leesburg and Manassas. A list of cotton...

GLC05959.03.03

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 294 (September 11, 1863)]

Burnside at Cumberland Gap - Unconditional Surrender Thereof, Crittenden Occupies Chattanooga, Glorious News From Charleston, Fall of Fort Wagner & Fort Gregg, Rebels to Make Stand at Rome, Georgia, Rebels Evacuate Little Rock, Arkansas.

This issue...

GLC05959.14.11

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 315 (October 2, 1863)]

An editorial from London theorizes about American arms. A letter to the editor responds to a previous letter generalizing about the nature of Kentuckians. A long report from Chattanooga discusses war efforts there, with a Nashville report of an...

GLC05959.14.18

Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 43 (January 30, 1864)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Includes announcement of Surgeons and Confederate Army, $600 Reward for Runaway Slave, Capt. Perrodin of the 10th Louisiana Regiment will Leave for Virginia and Deliver Letters to Soldiers...

GLC05959.15.03

Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (April 30, 1862)]

North Carolina State Convention, Burnside's Official Report of the Capture of Newbern, North Carolina.

Several editorials attack local papers and their opinions on various topics, including war and the gubernatorial elections. Notes from North...

GLC05959.25.02

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 39 (January 30, 1863)]

General Bragg's Address to His Army, Stanton vs. Halleck in Fisticuffs, Proclamation of Governor Vance.
An article examines the Murfreesboro battle, comparing statistics of losses including prisoners taken, artillery, small arms, wagons, and killed...

GLC05959.27.03