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to Major Campbell and Lieutenant Long

Orders regarding receiving the flag of truce and message of surrender from Confederate forces. States "The flag of truce will not be permitted to pass our lines." One bust engraving of an unidentified man included as collateral.

GLC02457.08

to Edward Manigault

Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Roswell S. Ripley writes from Headquarters at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, to Colonel Edward Manigault of the Ordnance Department. Reports "the steamer came down this morning for the 32 pounders & the sling cart...

GLC02457.16

to unknown

General Thomas writes from Headquarters, Department of the Cumberland to an unnamed colonel. Requests that the colonel "give the enclosed list of relics to Mrs. Goddard with my compliments and say that I am sorry I can do no better for the Sanitary...

GLC02457.18

to James B. McPherson

Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."

GLC02458.10

to General William Mahone

General Anderson remarks, "I have read with great satisfaction your very excellent refutation of the accusations of 'A' & 'P.W.A.' Nothing can be added I think, to strengthen or improve it..." Contains some water stains.

GLC02459.01

to Francis W. Pickens

Milledge L. Boham states officers "just from Richmond" related news that an approaching South Carolina regiment will be sent to the York River, Virginia. Hopes that South Carolina Governor Pickens may prevent this; writes to notify Pickens in the...

GLC02459.04

to Thomas Jordan

Possibly written in Virginia. Two days before the Battle of Ball's Bluff, Confederate General Evans informs Colonel Jordan that "the Enemy have appeared in the Turnpike between Dranesville and this place, in considerable force." Reports that he is...

GLC02459.07

to Henry Wise

Union Brigadier General Burnside, commanding Department of North Carolina, writes to Confederate Brigadier General Wise, commanding Chowan District, Department of Norfolk. Agrees to a written request from Wise of the day before that the bodies and...

GLC02455.01

to William Buel Franklin

Orders written the morning of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Burnside is "this moment preparing orders for you," and tells Franklin to "Make no movement except for defense until they arrive." Also hopes "to be with you this morning." Franklin was...

GLC02455.02

to Alfred F. Sears

Informs Sears that his "company and effects will be embarked on the Holmes." Two weeks after the Union defeat at the battle of Seccesionville they began evacuating James Island, just off the coast from Charleston. Sears company was sent out on the...

GLC02455.11

to General Daniel Ruggles

Written near Corinth, Mississippi. Fagan, Colonel commanding the 1st Arkansas Regiment, writes to Ruggles, commanding the 2nd Division, Army of Mississippi. Relates that General Braxton Bragg, commander of 2nd Corps, Army of the Mississippi...

GLC02456.09

to Jubal Early

Discusses "preparing your division for action," removal of officers wives, enemy at Harper's Ferry, and makeup of the Confederate Cabinet. Wishes to have "the necessary instructions now" for preparing the troops for battle, and if he should go...

GLC02461.13

to unknown

Discusses troop movements in preparation for the Battle of Fredericksburg. Discusses Confederate plans if they are attacked and relates enemy troop movements. Written at 9:25 p.m., less than two days before the battle began. Written to an unknown...

GLC02461.18

to A. T. Goodman

Steedman, a hero of Chickamauga, describes the battle, which he claims as a Union victory. The Union forces suffered heavy losses and were forced to retreat, but Steedman nonetheless claims a "brilliant victory" for the Union, considering the...

GLC02462.23

to unknown

Carlin, Brigadier General of Volunteers, declares: "There is not money sufficient in the world to compensate a soldier for the dangers of one battle. Nothing but patriotism, honor and the force of military discipline will induce men to engage in...

GLC02463.02

to William Sprague

Brigadier General Griffin writes to Sprague, Governor of Rhode Island. Recommends W. W. Buckley (possibly William W. Buckley), of the Rhode Island Artillery, to Sprague's favorable notice for promotion. Remarks that Buckley has served as 1st...

GLC02463.07

[Map of Yorktown, Virginia]

Drawn map of Yorktown, Virginia. Shows roads, rivers, and other land markings, but not fortifications. With Cornwallis autograph note written across the front: "you will deliver the town immediately." Likely created by the British right before the...

GLC02437.10669

Map of Fortress Monroe and surroundings

Includes an engraving with hand-written indications of where camp, mill creek, and a bridge are located. The map also indicates where fighting occurred and the course of the soldiers.

GLC02016.007

to Henry Moffett

GLC09182.03

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes the "torture" of the ten days of simulated warfare that he and his men had just been on.

GLC09120.205

Scene of the Pending Great Naval Battle Between the United States and Spain

Map of area covered in the expected battle between Spain and the United States. The Spanish fleet is between the island of St. Thomas and St. Domingo. The American fleet is on its way to Puerto Rico, to fight the fleet from Cape Verde. Date from...

GLC02691.12.12

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about Lucien. He tells her to let him outside as much as possible, otherwise if he is inside make sure he is in a warm room. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.102.01

On the Banks of the [Rappahannock] opposite Fredericksburg, Nov. 20, 1862

Union and rebel soldiers have a spat across the river.

GLC02744.102.02

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes a day of tremendous and continuous artillery. They lost very few men and only one of his friends was wounded but not seriously. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.110.01

The Latest News. By Telegraph. From the Army of the Potomac. The Main Body of Our Army Across the Rappahannock.

He describes artillery duel on the Potomac.

GLC02744.110.02

Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought at one time that the Rebel army was made up of poor soldiers but discovered that their soldiers were quite rich. He is waiting eagerly for new photos. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.121.01

[landscape sketch]

Features grassy hill with a few houses.

GLC02744.121.02

[camp sketch]

Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.

GLC02744.121.03

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He has been sick. But the doctor has broken up his fever. He continues to get better. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.132.01

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Note folded like a triangle. He says Lucien on one side. Inside there are three words, illegible.

GLC02744.132.02

1 piece of cloth

Capt A. Comstock witten in black

GLC02744.265

to Sister

Writes that they are within shooting distance of the rebels' fort and have been for over a week. Thinks that there will be some fighting here since the fort is harder to get at than Fort Donelson. The surrounding area is all woods, and the woods...

GLC02749.001

to Parents

Writes that he is well and that the weather is pleasant, sometimes it rains and sometimes it is warm. They were on picket duty yesterday. The day before yesterday, a man from their Company was wounded; he was shot in the calf. He is the third man...

GLC02749.002

to Mother

They are now about 30 miles from Richmond and expect to be there this week. On Sunday morning, 4 May, they were eating breakfast when an order came for them to be ready with their guns and within in ten minutes, they were in the rebels' works....

GLC02749.003

to Mother

Many men have caught Dysentery from the bad water. States that they "lost 500 men from this brigade while across the river and the Corps lost 6000." Writes that the army was put into "the shape of a horseshoe with the heel resting on the river."...

GLC02749.004

to Mother

They have not arrived at Richmond yet, but must be ready for a start at a moment's notice. Only allowed to take their haversacks, no knapsacks or blankets. Have to bring 40 rounds of cartridges in boxes and 20 rounds in their pockets when they...

GLC02749.005

to Parents

Writes that nothing important has happened since he "last wrote except the battle of Sunday. Our division was not in it, there was not much artillery firing that day but the muskets was heavy and it was kept up without easing till near two hours...

GLC02749.006

to Sister

Writes that they can only send letters every four days now, and soon he will not be able to send any letters for two or three weeks. They are in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia within 25 miles of Staunton, Virginia and nearly 100 miles from Harpers...

GLC02749.010

to Sister

Just received her letter dated 10 October. They had as desperate a battle as they have ever had yesterday (Battle of Cedar Creek or Battle of Belle Grove, 19 October 1864). The rebels came in from the rear, attacked them at early light, and killed...

GLC02749.011

to my dear mother

GLC03137.02

to his sister

Has just learned of a general order to stop outgoing mail but assures his sister that her mail to him will still be received. Advises her to be alert of any news from Big Bethel, Yorktown, Sewel's Point, Norfolk and Richmond. Reports that General...

GLC02016.009

to Ira Andrews

He recounts his unit's foray into Fredericksburg and their commendation from Governor William Sprague. He reports that he has picked up some historical artifacts, including Virginian notable John Randolph's purse, and is sending them home.

GLC02158.04

to his family

Criticizes McClellan and gives his opinion on the Union military strategy employed in the war. Writes of having a new horse which came to him with musket ball wounds. Mentions that it is his birthday and he had not realized it until dating the letter...

GLC03603.092

Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 61, no. 19,427 (March 27, 1863)]

Battle of Tallahatchie, National Fast - President Sanctified another Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, Yankee Iron-Clad Steam Ram "Chillicothe" Disabled, Another Advance on Fort Pemberton, High Price Paid for Negro Slaves at Auction, The...

GLC05959.37.14

to James Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to James Allison dated March 6, 1864.

GLC03523.24.086

to Alexander M. Ross

Discusses her sister, Ruth Brown Thompson and Ruth's husband Henry Thompson. Both have failing health. Argues that Kansas should give Henry a pension, since he fought under John Brown at the Battle of Black Jack to help keep Kansas a free state....

GLC03007.31

to Ann

A fellow soldier was buried yesterday. There might be a fight at Port Hudson. Baton Rouge is almost deserted. THere is only one brigade left.

GLC03047.08

to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.01

to Ann

Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.

GLC03047.02

to Ann

They will not start for home until the 10th or 15th of next month. 2 regiments of cavalry from General Grant's army came in a captured 50 prisoners. In all they ahd about 1100 prisoners. They also took African-Americans and put them right into the...

GLC03047.06

to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.03

to Ned Turner

Lt. Colonel Washington, George Washington's great-grandnephew and aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee, discusses Lee's recent promotion, Union general Benjamin Franklin Butler and the recent Battle of Big Bethel, and Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston...

GLC02953.01

to Celicia Paul

Paul hopes his wife recovers from her illness and asks her not to work out of the house for another woman. He explains to her that he fought in a battle and was glad that they escaped across the river rather than continue to fight. He describes the...

GLC03058.03

to Mrs. Abbott

He writes on the death of her son, George Abbott. He praises him and gives somes of the details surrounding his death. Everyone loved him as a brother.

GLC03057.07

[Draft of inscription intended for the Robert Gould Shaw monument]

Includes hand written corrections. Describes the Shaw monument as a tribute to the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, organized in Boston and reviewed by Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew 18 May 1863. Includes extracts from Andrew...

GLC02928.05

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,108 (May 20, 1864)]

War news. Grant, a brisk engagement on Wednesday. Sherman, important successes in Georgia.

GLC08427.11

Liberator. [Vol. XXXL, no. 16 (April 19, 1861)]

Announces "Civil War Begun. Fort Sumter Captured. The Federal Capital in Danger. Thousands of Troops Mustering. The North United At Last." Includes proclamations by the President, official correspondence regarding the surrender of Fort Sumter...

GLC08429.02

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 18, no. 1776 (June 3, 1862)]

Richmond battle with map

GLC08429.04

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 17, no. 1761 (April 11, 1862)]

position at Yorktown with map

GLC08429.05

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 17, no. 1753 (March 14, 1862)]

Battle of Monitor and Merrimac, news of Texas and Arkansas.

GLC08429.07

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 22, no. 6681 ( September 2, 1862)]

map of Peninsular Campaign

GLC08429.11

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 18, no. 1838 ( January 6, 1863)]

Murfreesboro

GLC08429.14

The Troy daily press. [Vol. 1 (August 29, 1863)]

Fort Sumter's surrneder, Pemberton's death

GLC08429.17

The New York daily tribune. [Vol. XXV, no. 7495 (14 April 1865)]

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox in detail. Includes an account of the events leading up to the surrender and the terms of the surrender. Publishes articles on the dawn of peace, reconstruction, the Battle of Fort Sumter 12-13...

GLC08429.20

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 19, no. 2006 (August 16, 1864)]

Farragut's victory at Mobile.

GLC08429.24

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 19, no. 2044 (December 27, 1864)]

capture of Savannah

GLC08429.25

Harper's weekly. [Vol. VIII, no. 403 (September 19, 1864)]

Cover illustration entitled, "Harry Davis Capturing the Battle-Flag of the Thirtieth Louisiana Regiment, at the Battle of Ezra Church." Includes articles on General William T. Sherman, the presidential election of 1864, General George McClellan, and...

GLC08430.05

[Description of the Battle of Mobile Bay]

Goff served as a 3rd Assistant Engineer aboard the USS "Chickasaw" during the Battle of Mobile Bay. Looking back at age 69, Goff provides an account of the battle. Relates that the "Chickasaw," an ironclad monitor, was ordered to take a position...

GLC08431

[Depicts the First Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas Plains, fought 21 July 1861]

Sketched in pencil and ink, with a later note describing Paris as a Mississippi soldier. Includes locations, camps, and positioning of troops. Inscribed on verso to George's mother Mary C. Paris.

GLC08432

to Maggie Reynolds

Written in pencil. Describes Battle of Kenesaw Mountain, part of Atlanta Campaign.

GLC08434

Pickett and his Men

Second edition, with an introduction by James Longstreet. An inscribed copy to General Ell Torrance and his wife: "For General and Mrs. Ell Torrance with love and regards from the author, Lasalle Corbell Pickett. Think of the men who held these...

GLC08401

to Edwin M. Stanton

Ing, a Baltimore attorney, offers a plan to bring the Maryland militia into the service of the Union. Indicates that 5,000 volunteers and 10,000-15,000 "Home Guards" could be ready in 30-60 days. Also states that he suggested the same plan to...

GLC08406

to F. C. Foote

Written in camp near Brookes Station. Foote writes to his parents in Westport, Connecticut. Informs them that his captain, H. P. Burr, is held as a prisoner in Richmond, Virginia, with a great number of his fellow Union soldiers. Reports "Scofield...

GLC08415.02

The Philadelphia inquirer

Includes articles on the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Documents the departure of President Abraham Lincoln from Washington, D. C. to attend the dedication. Includes Civil War reports from the Army of the Cumberland and the...

GLC08781

Columbian centinel. [No. 3135 (April 23, 1890)]

Claims that the Creek Nation had received a crippling defeat from General Andrew Jackson in Georgia. Describes battles between the French and Russia in France (as part of the Napoleonic Wars). Includes on page two an account of the Creeks' defeat...

GLC08777

New York tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 6324 (July 21, 1861)]

Latest news from Bull Run.

GLC08798

New York tribune. [Vol. 24, no. 7,249 (June 29, 1864)]

Reports on various Civil War events, including a 27 June 1864 Confederate attack on General Ambrose Burnside's soldiers. Includes a tribute from a Kentucky slaveholder concerning an enlisted slave. Includes local reports, international news, and...

GLC08800

The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4220 (April 14, 1865)

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox in detail. Includes an account of the events leading up to the surrender, an interview between Ulysses S. Grant and Lee, the signing of the articles of capitulation by Lee, the era of peace...

GLC08807

The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4195 (March 6, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of the New York times, dated March 6, 1864. Prints news of Abraham Lincoln's inauguration ceremony and his inaugural address. Other main articles detail events of the Civil War, such as the capture of Confederate General Jubel...

GLC08822.01

Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. 13, no. 903 (August 9, 1781)]

Signed by [William?] Dame. Discusses the war against Great Britain. Contains a report on the progress of the Continental Army near Williamsburg, Virginia written as a letter by the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette describes events of the Battle of...

GLC08823

Edinburgh evening courant. [December 22, 1777]

Contains a speech by William Pitt, the Earl of Chatham, an influential British statesman. Includes Boston resolves pertaining to the quartering of Burgoyne and the Convention Army. In his speech to the House of Lords, Pitt declares: "My Lords, I...

GLC08825

New York weekly tribune. [Vol. 5, no. 41, whole no. 249]

Image and description of the Castle of San Juan d'Ulloa and Vera Cruz harbor. Articles titled "The Battles of the Rio Grande," "Gen. Arista's Account of the Battle of Palo Alto," and "The Army of Occupation." Includes General Taylor's official...

GLC08839

The New York herald. [ No. 10445 (April 4, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of The New York herald, dated April 4, 1865. Prints news of the capture of Richmond and various celebrations in the North, particularly in New York City. Other printed material includes auction sales, public notices, employment...

GLC08840

New-York Daily Tribune. [Vol. 22, no. 6786 (January 3, 1863)]

One newspaper issue of New-York Daily Tribune, dated January 3, 1863. Prints the Emancipation Proclamation on page four. This is among the early printings of the Proclamation in a newspaper. Other news includes the Battle of Murfreesboro with map...

GLC08862

The New-York Times. [Vol. 11, no. 3274 (March 21, 1862)]

Mostly contains news from various theatres of war. Most articles are short updates on skirmishes, but there are several larger ones. News from Washington: an inquiry into censorship of the press, report of the House Judiciary Committee, bridges...

GLC08726.17

World morning courier and New-York enquirer. [Vol. 3, no. 1113 (January 11, 1864)]

Repulse of four thousand rebels under Mosby.

GLC08720.09

Columbian centinel. [No. 2965 (September 5, 1812)]

Contains news near the beginning of the War of 1812. Notable reports on Napoleon's invasion of Russia and other foreign news. Also reports on the American surrender at Fort Detroit by General William Hull in August 1812, editorializes against...

GLC08725.01

Harper's weekly: a journal of civilization. [Vol. 42, no. 2188 (November 26, 1898)]

Discusses an opinion printed in a British paper that the United States should "take the Philippines, and all the other Spanish territory of which we can lay our hands." Advocates recruitment of "dark men- negroes, half-castes, Tagals, and...

GLC08725.13

New-York times. [Vol. 11, no. 3341 (June 7, 1862)]

GLC08726.19

New-York times. [Vol. 14, no. 4281 (June 14, 1865)]

Includes two proclamations issued by President Andrew Johnson. The first proclamation addresses trading restrictions officially removed within Southern states, and the second discusses some of Johnson's reconstruction policies. Includes...

GLC08726.33

Harper's weekly. [Vol. 9, no. 447 (July 22, 1865)]

Includes engravings of the execution of Lincoln conspirators, portraits of Lewis Payne, David Harold, J.W. Atzerodt, and Mary Surratt, and image of Surratt's home in Washington, D.C.
Highlights the consecration of the Gettysburg monument of July 4...

GLC08748.04

Tri-weekly telegraph [bombardment of Vicksburg, T.J. Jackson's Valley campaign]

GLC08732

New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 22, no. 6786 (January 3, 1863)]

Prints the Emancipation proclamation on page four. This is among the early printings of the Proclamation in a newspaper. Other news includes the Battle of Murfreesboro with map, attack on Vicksburg, and other Civil War news. Includes article on U...

GLC08748.03

The New-York times. [Vol. 11, no. 3306 (April 28, 1862)]

Capture of New Orleans with map.

GLC08748.07

Edinburgh advertiser. [Vol. 32, no. 1622 (July 13- July 16, 1779)]

Discusses local meetings of noblemen regarding the raising of sailors. Includes a proclamation of George III discussing Britain's possible invasion by unspecified British enemies. Includes a letter from British General Henry Clinton discussing the...

GLC08756

To the inhabitants of the State of New York

Delivered at Fishkill, New York, to the state's constitutional convention shortly after the American defeats at Long Island, Manhattan and White Plains, and a few days before Washington surprised the Hessians at Trenton. As such, Jay addressed his...

GLC00006

to Hancock Taylor

Expresses his disappointment that they have not yet taken offensive action against "some of the Indian Towns on the Wabash." Indicates that the rains had caused the delay. Discusses other news, including the appointment of Brigadier General Benjamin...

GLC00040

Collection of Pearce family correspondence [Decimalized .001-.152]

Correspondence of the Pearce family of Ohio. Includes letters of Ebenezer (Eben) Pearce, Edgar Pearce, the Reverend William Pearce, and other family members. Letters contain accounts of the Battles of Shiloh and Corinth, as well as of Lincoln's...

GLC00066

to Father

He discusses "holding the river," and the Battle of Island Number Ten. In the letter, he mentions rebel gunboats. The letter is written on Ohio patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.015

to Jane Brisbin

Informs his wife, Jane, of his travels from Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., through Alexandria with a company of 120 men, supported by artillery men from Rhode Island Governor William Sprague's "celebrated Rhode Island Battery." States...

GLC01505.01