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Maquette of fourteen prominent Confederates killed in action

The fourteen KIA Confederates shown are: W.O.B. Branch, Earl Van Dorn, J.H. Morgan, W. Barksdale, A.S. Johnston, J.E.B. Stuart, Stonewall Jackson, J.S. Bowen, Zothcoffer, L. Tilghman, A.J. Jenkins, Ben McCullough, Leonidas Polk and G.J. Rains.

GLC05111.02.1369

Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress

Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress, with a bayonetted musket pointing at his head, a snake about to bite his leg and an ominous vine/noose hanging from a tree. He is holding a very large knife. There is an A-frame tent in the...

GLC05111.02.1371

Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress

Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress, wearing a bonnett and carrying a pail. Ink inscription on recto "Jeff Davis as captured in his wife's dress &c. Thorne 60 Nassau St. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "60" "Jefferson Davis." Ink...

GLC05111.02.1372

Sketch of Jefferson Davis in a dress escaping Union troops.

Drawing shows Jefferson Davis in a woman's dress hopping over a timber fence. There is a bag on the ground marked "J. Davis Mexico." Two Union soldiers are chasing Davis. One is holding a torch in the air, the other is pointing a revolver at...

GLC05111.02.1374

Political cartoon:"The Latter End of the Confederacy."

Drawing shows Lady Liberty with Jefferson Davis in a dress. Liberty has lifted up Davis' dress to whip him with a cat o' nine tails. Her foot is crushing a box, which reads: "Confederate Bonds." Davis is unarmed, his knife is lying on the ground....

GLC05111.02.1378

Cotton is king, and pro-slavery arguments; comprising the writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartwright, on this important subject, by E. N. Elliott...

(title continues)... With an essay on slavery in the light of international law, by the editor. 908 pages of text followed by 4 pages of advertisements at the end of book. Contains prints of some authors whose works are included. Printed by...

GLC05115

to James Beale

Campbell, representing Galveston, Texas at the state Secession Convention, transmits several ordinances (not included) regarding Texas' secession to Beale (possibly Campbell's cousin). Declares "The Union is defunct -- dead, never to be revived. No...

GLC05127.01

[Account of Jackson's Valley Campaign]

Detailed report by General Stonewall Jackson describing the events of the First Battle of Winchester, 25 May 1862. Signed by H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmitted to Brigadier General Robert Hall Chilton, Robert E. Lee's Assistant...

GLC05129

Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others [word processed inventory available]

This collection contains 138 carte de visites, 4 stereocards and 1 cabinet card of various Civil War era generals, politicians, and interesting civilians. The collection was assembled by a private collector. Imprints include E. & H.T. Anthony, A.S...

GLC05135

General Absalom Baird

Half-length view. In uniform.

GLC05135.001

Major William F. Barry

Half-length view.

GLC05135.003

General Ambrose E. Burnside

Three-quarter length view.

GLC05135.004

Benjamin F. Butler

Civilian dress. Profile. Seated, half-length view.

GLC05135.005

Johnny Clem

Full-length. Napoleonic pose.

GLC05135.007

John M. Corse

Half-length view.

GLC05135.008

Thomas L. Crittenden

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.009

Marcellus M. Crocker

Half-length view.

GLC05135.010

Grenville M. Dodge

Standing, three-quarter length view.

GLC05135.011

Elmer F. Ellsworth

Standing. Probably heavily retouched. On the back there is an excert from the Mysterious Likeness of Col. Ellsworth and Letters

GLC05135.012

Quincy A. Gilmore

Standing. Three quarter length view.

GLC05135.013

Ulysses S. Grant

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.014

Walter Q. Gresham

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.015

Winfield S. Hancock

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.016

Samuel P. Heintzleman

Seated, half-view.

GLC05135.017

Joseph Hooker

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.018