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GLC03606.28

Dear Friends

GLC03606.29

Dear Friends

GLC03606.30

Dear Sister Sylvia

GLC03606.31

Dear Brother

GLC03606.32

[request for Reynolds to report to Adjutant General's office]

Reynolds has passed an examination before the board and should report to the Adjutant General's office for instructions. Docket: 1/1/1867 Noting amount of money reimbursed to Reynolds for his trip to New Orleans and then to New Orleans.

GLC03614.02.10

Special Orders No. 1

Special Orders, No. 1. Assigned command of the Sib-District of the Rio Grande. Docket indicates mileage paid from New Orleans, Louisiana to Galveston, Texas.

GLC03614.02.12

[Reynolds to take command of the sub-district of the Rio Grande]

Orders Major General J.J. Reynolds to take command of the "Sub-District of the Rio Grande, relieving Bv't Brigadier Lewis G. Brown, Col. 177th U. S. C. Troops."

GLC03614.02.13

We, the undersigned, Non-Commissioned Officers of the non-com. staff of the 186th Regt. O.V.I. do hereby ackonwledge to have received of Sr. A.B. France, Adjutant of the 186th Regt. O.V.I. the several articles of Clothing

Signed by A.B. France as Adjutant General of the 186th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteers Infantry. Signed by soldiers Daniel B. McCully and Smith Egbert. Signed by W. L. Patterson as a witness. Clothing order was for trousers, a blouse, and bootees...

GLC03619.01.15

to Lawrence Dooly

Sends $71.34 (not included) and Dooly's military discharge to him in Athens, Ohio. Sent on stationery of the "General Military Collecting Agency." Dooly was a sergeant in the 63rd Ohio Infantry.

GLC03619.02.09

[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

List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, transferred

Partially printed document listing items transferred by "Lieut. E.L. Walker Regt Quartermaster United States Army to, Lieut AB Frame," both of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03619.02.12

Quarterly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage received and issued at Cleveland Town

Account for the month of April for items received and issued by Adjutant Frame of the 186th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

GLC03619.02.13

[Card depicting the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment's bald eagle, "Old Abe"]

With the story of "Old Abe" on the verso. The live eagle reportedly was brought on all the regiment's marches during its first three years. Gibson gives the "true history": Abe was captured by an Indian in 1861 and presented to an officer. In 1864...

GLC03619.02.17

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

[Collection of Asa Smith, K company, 16th regiment, Massachusetts, infantry] [decimalized]

The Asa D. Smith collection of Civil War correspondence includes letters written to his family in Massachusetts. Smith writes most of his letters from Camp Hamilton in Hampton, Virginia, with a few from Suffolk, Virginia as the regiment moves into...

GLC03696

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] His life at camp is "quiet," and the troops are making their own fun by stealing beer from the sutler's tent. He was surprised when he saw in a paper that Corporal Asa Smith from Indiana was injured, but "was pleased to know...

GLC03696.01

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 father

to father [Ebeniser Smith] the possibility of his regiment moving from Camp Cameron either on that day or the next. He says they will probably move by land, not steamer, but is unsure where they were going. Written at Camp Cameron.

GLC03696.03

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He notes the arrival of three regiments, saying that it appears there is going to be a fight and implying that Yorktown will be hurt by the Union's forces. He describes how troops from Delaware caught a Confederate soldier, and...

GLC03696.04

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 sister

He writes that he heard southern regiments mutinied by Norfolk when they were not allowed to go to the defense of their states and said they would only fight under "the stars and stripes." A hard-of-hearing Union sergeant was accidentally shot by his...

GLC03696.06

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] Companies A, C, and D marched to Newport News and saw white flags in house windows and a house on fire. The "great expedition" sailed, and he saw it in the paper and in person. Yesterday [October 30] there was a grand review...

GLC03696.07

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He is bored, as "There is nothing stirring here now, it is the dullest time that I have seen since I have been here," and talks about a recent storm and requests a blanket be sent to him. The regiment may soon receive a Sibley...

GLC03696.08

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He thanks his mother for the food she sent. His regiment may move forward soon, and he hopes the Pennsylvanian troops are not put on picket duty as they are incompetent: "The soldiers of the 16th fear them more than they do the...

GLC03696.09

to sister

to sister He says there is nothing new to report except the arrival of more troops. One of the soldiers in Company C deserted and will either run to the "secesh camp" or be shot if he returns. He praises Colonel Wyman for his character, saying
"for...

GLC03696.10

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] The men took up a collection to replace the twenty-three dollars he lost, and he says, "It came unexpected but was welcome and shows a good feeling towards me that pleases me much." He sent fifteen dollars home to avoid losing...

GLC03696.11

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He is feeling better now and his shakes are gone. The "mounted rifles" [cavalry] have arrived, and brought a "secesh" with them. Another squad of cavalry had a skirmish with 150 rebels and was overpowered. Eventually the...

GLC03696.12

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment has received orders, and will probably soon be moving to Richmond. He was unable to break the bill from home. The Union boys "played some rough games on the ignorant Secesh, in the matter of money," using wrappers...

GLC03696.13

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He received a letter from the clerk of Victor, and sends it on to other men. The troops have left Camp Huger and marched to the fairgrounds. He has the shakes. The mayor of the town has given up his keys, and the Union military...

GLC03696.14

to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment is now under the command of General McClellan. General Wool has stepped down. He says Wool was starting to show his age. They have no orders to go yet, but it seems to be coming soon. Col. [Peirce] is a "disgrace to...

GLC03696.15

to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla, Mo.

"Telegram this morning from Sedalia [Mo] says that information has just been received that main part of [Sterling] Price's army passed through Springfield on Monday last, in full retreat. Too late to reach him except by Cavalry. No Infantry...

GLC05601.010

to: Major General U. S. Grant, Fort Henry.

"Please inform me immediately the number of infantry, artillery & cavalry up the Tennessee, as near as you can."

GLC05601.077

[Resolution to continue to fight passed at meeting of Ninth Virginia Infantry]

Signed in print by Williams as President and J.S. Gilliam, Jr. as Secretary. Williams and Gilliam were members of the Ninth Virginia Infantry, Stewart's Brigade, Pickett's Division. Resolution sent to the Confederate House of Representatives. It was...

GLC05987.01

Infantry insignia

Infantry insignia showing pair of crossed rifles.

GLC06196.132

Portrait in uniform.

Shown in uniform, at the reactivation of the 84th Infantry Division.
military review with 9 others

GLC06196.221

Group portrait.

Group portrait of the officers of the 355th United States Infantry.

GLC06196.237

Certificate.

Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.

GLC06196.239

Certificate.

Certificate of provisional appointment as 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry.

GLC06196.240

Certificate.

Regular Army Infantry School (Fort Benning, Ga.) Certificate for completion of the company officers course.

GLC06196.243

Certificate.

Regular Army Infantry School (Fort Benning, Ga.) Certificate for completion of the advanced course for officers.

GLC06196.244

Diploma.

Regular Army Infantry School (Fort Benning, Ga.) Diploma from advanced course for officers.

GLC06196.245

[Collection of David B. Arthur, I company, 20th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .12]

Arthur writes from various locations in Mississippi and Alabama, and comments most frequently on the weather, his correspondents, and army life, including marching orders, guard duty, and erecting houses, and sleeping conditions. Items of note...

GLC06245

Infantry Tactics for the Instruction, Exercise, And Manoevres of the Soldier...

An instruction book focusing on infantry tactics. Features School of the Battalion parts I-V. Provides detailed descriptions of movements and exercises. Features illustrations.

GLC06245.01

[Collection of James M. Stuart, C company, 94th regiment, Ohio, infantry] [decimalized]

Includes 22 letters from Stuart, and one letter to Stuart. Mentions General Nathan Bedford Forrest, playing ball and anti-black sentiment. Also discusses Sherman's March to the sea: "I suppose we will stop at Savannah, Ga. It will take us 30 or 40...

GLC06268

to: F. W. Stuart [wife].

Might send her some money. Received a letter. He is sending her finger ring that he made out of laurel root.

GLC06268.01

to: father.

He feels like he is blessed for being kind to his fellow soldiers. He now knows how it feels to be away from friends and out of money.

GLC06268.02

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the letter cheers up wife. Writes about things that are going on in Ohio.

GLC06268.03

to: father.

The Chaplain's tent caught fire. Writes about all the bad luck the Chaplain has been having. He does not have any pity for him because he is "kind of a nuisance." "Such a Chaplain is worse than a wooden man."

GLC06268.04

to: F. W. Stuart.

Went on a 3 day scout. Described the weather and what he did on the scout. Captured a spy. Written at Fort Wood.

GLC06268.05

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has a pin for her but it is not done yet. Explains what the pin is made of.

GLC06268.06

to: F. W. Stuart.

Explains what happened while he stood on picket.

GLC06268.07

to F. W. Stuart.

His ink ran out while he was writing the letter. Explained what was on a letter he received. An accident that happened.

GLC06268.08

to: the Baptist Church of Casstown.

Asks the church for their prayers.

GLC06268.09

to: F. W. Stuart.

He is very tired because he has had a battalion drill for an hour every afternoon. Mentions the Fort Pillow massacre.

GLC06268.10

to: F. W. Stuart.

Has been in battle for 9 days. He is in the reserve today. Writes that things seem "favorable" on his side. Mentions the people who were killed and wounded. He hopes that his group is successful.

GLC06268.11

to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

to: F. W. Stuart.

Still after the rebels. It is the 44th day they have been after them. Describes the fighting.

GLC06268.13

to: James Stuart.

Asks him to tell her if he has enough clothing. If he does not, she will get a box of clothing and send it to him. Hopes he does not work with the regiment anymore.

GLC06268.14

to: F. W. Stuart.

Describes the men that he is caring for in the hospital.
Written at the Cumberland Hospital.

GLC06268.15

to: F. W. Stuart.

Will probably be headed to Savannah, Georgia soon. It will take 30 to 40 days.

GLC06268.16

[to his wife]

Writes about what everybody is doing while he is writing the letter. What the rebels are up to.

GLC06268.17

to: his father.

He is in favor of abolishing slavery. Writes about slavery in the South.

GLC06268.18

to: F. W. Stuart.

He can see the White House from where he is camping. Expects to be in Ohio soon.

GLC06268.19

to: his brother.

Reminds brother of the last letter he sent. Puts emphasis on the fact that he is not angry with his brother.

GLC06268.20

to: his brother.

Mentions that it has been a while since he has heard from his brother. Writes about past times.

GLC06268.21

to: James Stuart.

Some letters that he received. Writes about what was going around town.

GLC06268.22

to: F. W. Stuart.

Hopes the person feels better after reading the letter. Wants the person to write back. Small weather report.

GLC06268.23

(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

A Bill To increase the Pay of Marines to that received by the Infantry of the Army.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.112

[The "Rock Battery," Lookout Mountain]

Fortress of rock. Officers of 10th Ohio Infantry Chattanooga, Tenn. - 6 officers in conversation

GLC07000.13

Nominal Lists Casualties, Company Orders, Detailed officers and enlisted men, officers absent and present not on duty

Roster of 120th regiment New York Volunteer Infantry. Written on inside cover, in pencil, "The Regiment enlisted 2000 men but returned home unable to muster more than 350 - such had been the work of bullet and desease." First thirteen pages list...

GLC06638

to his parents

Reports that rebels have taken possession of a part of the Cumberland River, fifteen miles away. The rebels also burned a boat filled with sutler's goods. Describes the town of Clarksville and writes that there are two regiments of infantry, a...

GLC06728.042

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, the plan to capture a chief named Big Hawk, and the training and...

GLC05731.01

[1873 Army Letters and Telegrams]

The retained copy book record of army officers' letters and telegraphs concerning the affairs of the Twentieth Infantry. Discusses the removal of the Winnebago tribe of Indians, which is being hampered by white men who trade with the tribe...

GLC05731.02

General Orders: No. 5

Orders from Adjutant General George W. Bowman to the Volunteers of Pennsylvania requesting the enrollment of six regiments of infantry. Reply from Francis R. Shunk, governor of Pennsylvania, complies with orders and includes a list of companies...

GLC06366.04

to Robert Hall Chilton

General Hill writes to Colonel Chilton, Assistant Adjutant General serving under Robert E. Lee, to discuss an endorsement on an enclosed application [not present]. Hill desires a detail for the applicant as a clerk in the adjutant general's office of...

GLC02461.09

to unknown "H.Q. 4th. Va. Cav."

Colonel Robertson forwards a report from Lt. Col. Wickham of the Fourth Virginia Cavalry (Confederate) regarding his reconnaissance of their front lines and placement of pickets. Reports "I have today made a full reconnaisance of the entire front of...

GLC02461.34

to Leonard F. Ross

Informs Ross that he will be sending part of his forces on a "reconnoitering expedition" near Ross' forces, and requests that Ross provide additional infantry for this expedition. Written on board the Steamer "Prince Donna."

GLC02462.18

to Max Weber

Brigadier General Howe writes to Weber, commanding at Harper's Ferry. Asks Weber to order four companies of Ohio Infantry (belonging to a regiment which was engaged at Monocacy) to proceed to Duffields, West Virginia and remain there until they...

GLC02464.08

to Thomas John Wood and others

Clem, Lieutenant of the 24th Infantry, writes to General Wood and other members of an executive committee organizing a reunion in Dayton, Ohio. Regretfully declines an invitation to attend a reunion 20 and 21 November, 1872. Writes, "I would rather...

GLC02467.10

[Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC02484

[Words and music for the song "John Brown's Body"]

Transcription of the verses and the chorus for the song "John Brown's Body," with music. Also lists three Civil War regiments in which Jenkins served. One of these, the Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, was the unit that invented the song....

GLC02484.01

to Charles G. Stack

Promises that as soon as his health improves he will comply with the request to send a photograph. Some text lost on the right side of the letter.

GLC02484.02

The story of a song

Jenkins account of the origins of the song "John Brown's Body." Credits Jenkins as "the author of 'John Brown's Body.'" Says the song was created spontaneously by a group of Union Soldiers, inspired partly by a soldier named John Brown.

GLC02484.03

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Brigadier General Ashe to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Says nothing extraordinary has happened. Reports that Colonel Lythe's light infantry advanced to take possession of the pass at the lower bridge and...

GLC02497.02

to Edward Hand

Created at a military site formerly known as Pimpton, New York. General Cortlandt comments that a letter Brigadier General Hand directed to General George Clinton was not received until 1 January. Encloses a return of men (not included) belonging...

GLC02497.18

to "Jesse Hunt or Samuel Huntington"

Brigadier General Cass authorizes the payment of a military account owed to Lieutenant Meek of the 7th infantry regiment. Colonel Huntington was a district paymaster and had been governor of Ohio. Cass would later become governor of Michigan.

GLC02505.06

to sister

mentions he has joined a society in college. also speaks of wanting to improve his letter writing.

GLC02618.001

to sister

mentions a cousin who was recently wounded and may lose his hand

GLC02618.002

to Ma

Stafford describes a prayer meeting.

GLC02618.003

to sister

talks about sophomore year and roommate troubles

GLC02618.004

to sister

complains that he receives hardly any letters, talks about war in general

GLC02618.005

to father

talks about the war spirit and the company that they started at school "Ogletree Guards."

GLC02618.006

to sisters

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007

to Ma

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008

to Ma

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009

[Sketchbook of miscellaneous drawings] [word processed inventory available]

Includes seven pencil and watercolor sketches. None are identified and all are in different stages of completion. Images include two mountain scenes, a battle scene, a courthouse, soldiers with a cannon, an unidentified town, and infantry on parade...

GLC02670.02

to Mary Epperly

Writes that they are five miles from Yorktown, Virginia and seven miles from Williamsburg, Virginia. Says his unit does not see close action like an infantry unit does. States he is unhappy with his regiment's assignment. Notes he would now give...

GLC02715.008

to: Mary Epperly

Describes himself as a cannoneer who helps to load the guns. Notes that three of their guns have been ordered away, probably to join General [Stonewall] Jackson. Mentions that men of a nearby infantry unit offered members of his regiment $50 to...

GLC02715.016