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"Castle Thunder," Richmond, Virginia

The image shows one of the "Castle Thunder" buildings in the south. A one-time tobacco factory, this building was the chief Provost Prison for the Confederacy. Standing in front of the prison are three Confederate soldiers. Inscription on verso: "...

GLC05111.01.0990

Large collection of relics from Andersonville Prison Camp, labels illegible

Imprint on recto "Brady & Co. Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "A display of relics from the Andersonville prison camp. The top round piece is a checker board. Just above the lower shelf is a piece of the 'Andersonville dead...

GLC05111.02.0970

Large collection of relics from Andersonville Prison Camp, labels legible

Image shows assorted personal items, a checkerboard, mailbox, plates, utensils and a piece of the "Andersonville Dead Line." Imprint on recto "Brady & Co. Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "67-ADM" "209" "1651." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.0971

to Marsena R. Patrick

Halleck writes as Union Major General Commanding to Brigadier General Patrick. "The Secty of War wishes proof of the fact ... that Libby Prison was mined at about the time of [General Hugh J.] Kilpatrick's raid for the purpose of blowing up our...

GLC05457

to his daughter

Written in pencil as P.O.W. at prison no. 3, Camp Chase, Ohio. Gordon writes about conditions living as a P.O.W and the liberty he enjoys through Christ. He mentions sickness in the camp, both deceased and surviving members of his company, and some...

GLC05508.004