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Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 136 (April 27, 1861)]

Minutes of an Officer in Fort Sumter, Harper's Ferry Affair, Fayetteville Arsenal Surrendered, The Border War.

GLC05959.44.04

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (June 11, 1864)]

New Rebel Weapon - The Stink Ball

GLC05959.50.22

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 1412 (December 18, 1861)]

Letter to the editor about the "Stay Law." Arms from England for the Confederate soldiers. Evacuation of Galveston. Report of the Bates regiment and General Floyd's camp. Speech of William L. Yancey at the Fishmongers' Company. Kentucky admitted...

GLC05959.51.011

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 134, whole no. 3514 (February 24, 1862)]

Fort Donelson evacuated, Buell advancing on Nasville, Speech of Judge Terrell. Editorial on war weapons. Letter from Judge Burford. Tribute of respect to Company A calvary, Nashville ordered to Surrender, General Price falling back on Arkansas, The...

GLC05959.51.025

[Nine letters (from letterbook) written by General Gustavus Woodson Smith]

Written while Smith was commander of defenses at Richmond (expanded to become the Department of Virginia and North Carolina). Contains a dispatch from Smith to the officer in command of Fredericksburg, Virginia dated 21 November 1862, stating that...

GLC05469

[Oklahoma Prairie]

A group of men holding rifles and standing in front of an oxen-driven wagon train. Penciled notation on verso: "E. Hamill, Oklahoma City, March 1889."

GLC05475.01

to unknown

Kingsley disagrees with his correspondent's optimistic outlook on the world situation. He cites the increases in armaments and the re-extension of Papal power (after the first Vatican Council) in "our once Protestant and fruitful land" as reasons...

GLC05508.160

to John W. Thomas

Writes to his brother about the dwindling army of occupation, as the war had ended in February. Assures his brother that he will assist in relocating the family to Norfolk. Plans on being discharged soon but will apply for a furlough in October in...

GLC05520

[Petition to New York Governor George Clinton for help against Indian attacks]

Signed by fifteen inhabitants of German Flats and Kingsland during the American Revolution. Describes previous attacks, claiming that the "enemy have already burnt two hundred and twenty buildings" and "reduced from 450 to 139 capable of bearing...

GLC05541

[Sketch of ammunition]

Possibly created by Evelyn Kelsey, who completed an accompanying sketch aboard a steamer on the Mississippi River. Depicts ammunition, the chamber into which it is loaded, and a rod for proper loading. Contains a description of each item and a...

GLC05555.01

to Stephen Hopkins

Addressed to Governor Hopkins "& Compy of Rhode Island." Relays requests and information on a planned invasion of Canada during the French and Indian War. Describes the rationale for the invasion to carry "War into the heart of the enemy's...

GLC05562

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks

"Send third Iowa Cavalry to arsenal tomorrow morning for arms & equipment."

GLC05601.009

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"Send an Infantry Regiment to Arsenal tomorrow for Arms & equipment."

GLC05601.012

to: Col. [Franklin D.] Callender, Arsenal.

"Major McKinstry's limits of arrest, if not so already, will be extended to the limits of the Arsenal and Arsenal grounds."

GLC05601.015

to: Col. H. T. Reid, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Complete your regiment as rapidly as possible. Don't want them till properly organized. Can give them arms, clothing & camp equipage here. They are much needed."

GLC05601.027

to: Gov. R. Yates.

"Please send Col. Willson's regt. here. We shall have arms for them."

GLC05601.039

to: Gov. Todd, Columbus Ohio.

"If possible send me more troops to [inserted: Cairo or] Paducah. I have arms to meet them if required. Answer."

GLC05601.050

to: Col. J. B. Wyman.

"Will send you reinforcements if absolutely necessary. We have plenty of sabers for Mood's Cavalry. Send requisitions to Col. Callender immediately."

GLC05601.053

to: General Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have the Mich. cavalry armed & equipped immediately. Transporation must be dispensed with if they go in boats." [On telegraph form.]

GLC05601.055

to: Comg. officer, St. Louis Arsenal.

"Telegraph immediately how many arms you have sent to Paducah since my order."

GLC05601.064

to: Brigadier General W[illia]m K. Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have requisition made on ordinance Dept. and prepare regiments for the field as rapidly as possible. The ordinance Dept. will decide what arms can be issued."

GLC05601.073

to: Comg. officer, Columbus, Ohio.

"Prisoners of war should not be permitted to leave their barracks, nor be allowed to carry their side arms with out special orders. There should also be exercised great restrictions in regard to the persons permitted to visit them."

GLC05601.080

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 25 (July 30, 1861)]

The Flight from Manassas, The Richard Sharp-Shooters - Their Gallant Conduct in Action - Terrible Suffering - Safety of Captain Tompkins and his command.

GLC05959.56.032

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 65 (September 18, 1861)]

Testing of the Union gun at Old point, Typhoid Fever in Camps, Arrest of Spies, Return of General McClellan, The March Upon Cheat Mountain.

GLC05959.56.072

Daily true delta.

Amongst the typical foreign and local news and advertisements, the front page of this paper contains two very interesting secession-related items. A women in Charleston Owned the table used for signing the Declaration of Independence of the United...

GLC05960.01

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 13, no. 259 (January 2, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Contains article "We Must Act Promptly" in regards to the "trouble between South Carolina and the General Government." This front-page article criticizes President Buchanan for inconsistencies in his actions towards South...

GLC05960.02.01

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 42 (April 22, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Three columns of local military news on front page. Story about a local abolitionist, John Pike, who was arraigned before the New Orleans mayor -- he was released since no one would appear against him. It is believed he...

GLC05960.02.09

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 5 (July 2, 1864)]

The Yankees have placed at least 32 torpedoes, consisting of common beer barrels containing between 600 and 700 pounds of gun powder, in Charleston Harbor. An act providing for retired Confederate officers, and matters of conscription. Wallpaper...

GLC05988.15

to Theophilus Rodenbough

Discusses the pursuit of Confederate General John B. Hood's army after Sherman's order to create the cavalry. Expresses Confidence that they will bring the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia under control, claiming that: "What 20,000 men...

GLC06005

Ordnance instructions for the Confederate States Navy

Title continues: "relating to the preparation of vessels of the war for battle, to the duties of officers and others when at quarters, to ordnance and ordnance stores, and to gunnery." Published by order of the Navy Department in London by Saunders...

GLC06159.02

U.S. Cavalry sabre, owned by Clark

GLC06167.17

to John H. Hilldring

Describes the situation in Israel, including the law and order in Jewish Palestine and Israel's ability to withstand the surrounding nations, which would be greatly helped by the supply of weapons.

GLC06196.006

Bullet.

Brass bullet with chain.

GLC06196.184

(House bill no. [blank].) A bill to establish a Nitre and Mining Bureau.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.049

(House bill.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to grant a special copyright to W. J. Hardee and S. H. Goetzel, for Hardee's Rifle and Infantry tactics.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.069

(House bill, no. 120.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to compensate Charles E Stuart, Israel C. Owings and J. H. Taylor for the use of an improvement in instruments for sighting cannon.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.095

to John Hill re: orders to insure that the Militia are well armed

"The town you dwell in ly's much exposed to the enemy"

GLC06790

William Shepp Diary 1917-1918

3 June 1917 - 2 June 1918. Begins with Shepp's enlistment on 5 June 1917. Mentions daily activities, such as calisthenics, army drills, physical examinations and vaccinations, attendance at church services, Bible study, and French class, and...

GLC06888.01

to Samuel S. Cox re: the value of the American West

"The West is not to be undervalued... The copper is superb... navy howitzers have been made from it... the N. West has never before understood its interest in the Navy, they will learn now."

GLC06919

[Union Officer seated in parade dress resting sabre across person]

(Likely not Ordway)

GLC07000.05

Two unidentified Rough Riders .

Equipped with rifles and bedrolls, both full-length and facing front, with camp visible in background. "Spanish War" inscribed on verso

GLC07002.37

"One of the machine guns in the roughrider's trenches."

Title from inscription on verso. Image shows six men in a trench, all facing away from the camera. Machine gun visible beside second man from right. Ink and white paint have been applied to lower left corner of image.

GLC07002.48

"9th Infantry firing from Trenches on San Juan Hill, Sunday the 10th of July."

Rear view of approximately ten armed soldiers in a trench. Stamp of photographer on back; ink and white paint on lower left corner of image.

GLC07002.49

[Receipt for gun and gun servicing for the Army of the Republic of Texas]

Written while a delegate from San Augustine to the Convention of 1836, Parmer indicates that he has received "of Seth Parker a gun" worth $12 and "services in repairing guns" worth $14.50 and asks that "the treasurer of said Republic...please pay...

GLC06624.15

to Rufus King

References many letters he has received from King and others. Pickering writes as Secretary of State to King as American Minister to Britain. Expresses anger at the French Directory over exclusion of American representatives in XYZ affair. Says...

GLC06652

to Comite des Finances [in French]

Appealing to the Committee of Finances, he asks for justice on behalf of Jacques Le Ray. He relates what Le Ray's son, James, has told him about his father. The letter praises both father and son for their staunch defense of "the cause of liberty"...

GLC06683

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

Describes the Battle of Pea Ridge. Writes that the enemy lost about half its men with three thousand killed and wounded. Also writes that guns, muskets, and rifles are found stacked in the woods from soldiers that won't fight anymore and have gone...

GLC06728.014

to his parents

Writes that he has not marched in ranks since the battle (Pea Ridge). Reports that an artillery lieutenant shot a Benton Hussar. The lieutenant was later struck on the head with a saber several times by another Benton Hussar and was almost killed....

GLC06728.015

to his parents

Writes that he is near Cave City six miles East of Mammoth Cave. He was finally given a tent to sleep in after a month of being tentless. Describes the recent battle of Perryville as "the heaviest storm ever I saw or heard." Some of the men of...

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