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to Quincy Gillmore

Major General Peck, commander of the District of North Carolina, acknowledges receipt of a letter discussing General Edward Augustus Wild's brigade. Informs Gillmore, commander of the Department of the South, that upon learning of the arrival of...

GLC03476.12

to Thomas Turner

Written in a secretarial hand and signed twice by Stewart as Commander of the Philadelphia Navy Yard to Lieutenant Turner of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Tells him to take command of recruits given to him by Commander Engle and to proceed to Amboy by...

GLC03479.23

to Eugene L. Morton

Written by Commander Craven to Morton as a Navy Agent in Boston. Encloses a bill (not included) of E.B. Knapp for a steamboat fare of recruits for $21. Asks him to send the amount.

GLC03479.30

to James Bennett

A private letter in which Ericsson defends the merits of his screw propeller over Steven's Scull. Claims that reports that the scull beat his ship are misleading. Accompanied by a two page manuscript autographed by Ericsson that details his...

GLC03513

to Abby Goold

Answers his mother's question about how many men guard a train at one time by stating "it depends on the number of trains, sometimes we only guard one train a day, and from that to six, generally three or four each train takes thirty men; the 11th...

GLC03523.05.21

to Della Gillett

Addresses letter "dear couson." Writes that they received a letter for Maggie, but tells her that she has gone home. Informs her that "we want you to pick hops for us..." Tells her that they went to Oneonta Plains for the Fourth of July, but their...

GLC03523.05.31

to Sophia Henry

Henry writes to his mother from Camp Griffin. Reports that he sent five dollars to her. States there is not much to do other than guard and picket duty. Comments he weighs 156 pounds and many men are sick. Explains that they won't move on to Manassas...

GLC03523.07.06

to Benjamen H. Tyre

Reports from Camp Wayne to his cousin. Indicates he is now in the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Reserve Corps, commanded by Colonel Harvey. Asks if Benjamen would come for a visit, telling him that the fare is 65 cents each way. Suggests that his...

GLC03523.08.06

to Father

Reports that he is waiting to board a fleet, but does not yet know where he is going. Notes there are 80,000 troops who will also possibly go to Richmond. Describes their march from Hunters Mill to Alexandria. States "we were a hollering Crackers at...

GLC03523.08.35

to Bell Wharton

Reports to Bell, possibly his friend or girlfriend, from Camp Chase that he wanted to come down for a visit, but his buggy has been broken. Asks that she direct future letters to, "Camp Chase, Co G. 95 Reg, O.V.I. Care Capt. Hannock."

GLC03523.10.046

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Kind Friend," reporting that he has just gone sleighing and "enjoyed it with much delight." Reports that Mr. Mast, possibly his uncle, is at home "his soldiering days are over, and the cry of battle is heard by him no more." Signs...

GLC03523.10.058

[Order of picket guard]

Document titled, "Order of Piquet Guard." Lists 15 rules such as, "3. Contraband Negroes not allowed inside lines. 4. Wagons must not go beyond Stations for wood." The document is unsigned, however on the back there is a note written in pencil by...

GLC03523.10.074

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his son about the news from home, reporting that all is well. Provides details about the war, mentioning that "General [John] Sedgewick and [possibly Major General William] French made an attack jointly on a part of [General Robert E.] Lee...

GLC03523.10.112

to Joseph M. Maitland

Discusses a meeting that was held at their house concerning conscription, noting that he hoped to "stir up enough people to volunteer to prevent the draft...Our Township's apportionment is 25 if raised by volunteering but if raised by Draft 38 men....

GLC03523.10.113

to Joseph M. Maitland

Addresses letter "Friend Joe." Writes about "...the young folks enjoying themselves..." at parties. Says he took Bell to a party. Informs him he bought a new buggy with no top. Comments he broke up with Maggie and is now a free man. Inquires if the...

GLC03523.10.125

to Bell Wharton

Writes from the court martial offices in Memphis. Says the boats from Cairo have not arrived in a week with mail. Expects to hear from her soon. Expects to remain as a court clerk through the winter. Remarks his health is good. Comments the weather...

GLC03523.10.142

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes she is recovering from a cold and still has a cough. Gives updates on various neighbors and relatives. Says they sent him new boots last week. Comments on the [1864 Presidential] Election results and hopes the war will soon end. Reports the...

GLC03523.10.144

to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs him he has been husking corn. Says he is hurt John Petty did not stop by to see him while on his furlough. Mentions he intends to go to school for two or three years after the war is over and asks his opinion. Thanks him for the money for a...

GLC03523.10.145

to Joseph M. Maitland

Expresses deep sorrow that one year ago "Your Dear Father lay suffering 'nigh onto death." Complains that due to all the parties and suppers this season she is often left home alone, but adds that "Grier says he is going to do better and stay at home...

GLC03523.10.156

to Joseph M. Maitland

Writes to his cousin from camp near Louisville. Expects to go down the Tennessee River very soon but has been detained due to ice in the river. Informs him that six companies left yesterday. Comments his brother Joseph "has a great deal to say about...

GLC03523.10.157

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to "Dear Darling Bell." Comments how fast her letter reached him, "...not three days on the road...." Proclaims his love for her and imagines her lips. Says he received three other letters from friends and relatives and relays their...

GLC03523.10.171

to Bell Wharton

Joseph writes to Bell from Memphis. Comments on the delightful weather. States his belief most of the hard fighting is over and expects peace soon. Reminisces about wagon rides they use to take together before the war. Reflects on the possibility of...

GLC03523.10.177

to Em

Letter addressed "Dear Em." Details an overnight train trip from Cincinnati to Holden, Missouri. Reports on all the people she has seen and places she has been. Describes going to church and seeing "...four or five riding skirts hanging on the side...

GLC03523.10.192

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written to his wife while on board the steamer Georgia. Explains that they will first go to Newport News, Virginia and then on to North Carolina. Comments on what he can see on the ocean and relates this to life. Writes about the horrors of war and...

GLC03523.13.080

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes to his wife that the army has finally stopped marching. He is very anxious to hear from her, and wonders how she and the baby are doing. States that if she does not get better soon he will come home to stay. Tells her not to borrow any money...

GLC03523.13.089

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written on board the steamer [Majestic] on the Ohio River. He writes his wife that the regiment is on its way to the back part of the state. He has not heard from one of the lieutenants in regiment and assumes that the lieutenant was unable to get...

GLC03523.13.095

to John Damuth

Writes to let his family know that he arrived safely in Helena, Arkansas, and that the army has crossed the Mississippi River. Gives detailed description of setting up camp, pitching tents and preparing for guard duty along the river. Damuth is in...

GLC03523.14.02

to John Damuth

Encloses his letter of 7 November, which he thought lost, and gives an account of the boat ride across the Mississippi River mentioned in the earlier letter. Tells stories of being on guard duty along the river. The men are nervous and there are...

GLC03523.14.03

to John Damuth

Writes to his family on Christmas evening. Letter is a lengthy description of the events of the past few days. Damuth's camp has crossed the river at Helena after burning their old camping ground. Describes the lengthy process of crossing the...

GLC03523.14.07

to Maria Damuth

Damuth's company is moving to Helena, Arkansas aboard a Union steamer called the Moderator. The 29th Wisconsin meets up with the 28th, and Damuth sends news of friends. Sitting on deck, he sees over thirty steam boats and two ironclads sailing for...

GLC03523.14.09

to Maria Damuth

Written on board the steamer Charles Bowen. The regiment is heading toward Youngs Point, "oposit Vicksburgh." It is Damuth's birthday, he is twenty-four years old. Has been recommended by his colonel and General McGinnis for possible organizer of...

GLC03523.14.21

to Maria Damuth

Damuth's regiment has moved from Natchez, Mississippi, to New Orleans, where "we have a good cool breeze right off the Salt water." Describes the trip down the river. Some deserters are left off the boat at Port Hudson and Damuth proclaims, "I had...

GLC03523.14.33

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister about a skirmish between Union cavalry and Rebel mounted infantry a few days earlier, "we heard the canon very plain but it was 4 mils away from here." Mentions rumors that many infantry regiments have been transformed into...

GLC03523.14.43

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister from a camp in New Iberia, Louisiana. Begins the letter with a description of "what the folks in our house are doing Barney is fixing a short tailed shirt that I sold him...Don Stanley is mixing up pancakes for dinner." The men...

GLC03523.14.44

to Maria Damuth

The men are going to march for Algiers in the morning. Damuth has heard "there is Ocien Steamers waiting for troops at Algiers." Comments on family affairs, his father has sold their oxen, but Damuth reminds him not to sell his colt. Damuth is...

GLC03523.14.62

to Maria Damuth

Writes about the soldiers who died in the skirmish on the Atchafalaya. A few days earlier, a "big scare down to Baton Rouge" caused the officers to load all the men into boats; the men fell asleep and woke up the next morning still in port, and...

GLC03523.14.65

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. Describes the early morning arrival at Little Rock. The day before, "one hundred men went out to cut timber to build us good houses and to day four teems have been drawing it up." Damuth thinks the regiment will be there all...

GLC03523.14.75

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister "[o]n board Steamer Fannie Ogden bound for Memphis." The men end up leaving Little Rock on the 24th of November and move to "the Bluffs," where they have boarded a boat for Memphis. On board, they meet up with a soldier from...

GLC03523.14.76

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Reminisces about going down to Presket Point in heavy winds and how the boat sank. "Danger seems to be my lot for I am always in it." Expresses hope in Grant's leadership. Written from the 5th Maine Battery.

GLC03523.15.06

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Has received the money. Although $20 was in state money and is not worth anything there, it worked out because he owed a friend $20 who sent it home to Rhode Island, where it had full value. Is anxious to start a tug boat business after the war....

GLC03523.15.16

to Caleb Brown and Emily Brown

Received a slight wound in his side and is now in the hospital. His leg wound is recovering well, and he hopes to be in good shape when he is discharged. He suffered considerably in transport to the hospital, riding 32 miles in a six-mule wagon.

GLC03523.15.18

to mother

Writes from Camp Russell, near Winchester, Virginia. Explains that the camp's namesake, General David A. Russell, was killed in action during General Philip S. Sheridan's campaign in the valley. References Sheridan's orders for the 2nd Vermont to...

GLC03523.18.33

to mother

Written from Camp in front of Petersburg, Virginia, "near Fort Hell." Rejoined the Army of the Potomac. Discusses travels from Camp Russell, including twenty-five hours of "severe" suffering, many of which were spent traveling through the snow in...

GLC03523.18.36

to mother

Written from a camp near Petersburg. Recounts events surrounding the adventures of the mail ship "City Point" in rescuing a downed steamer at the mouth of the Potomac. Mentions his longing for peace, and discusses getting gray hair.

GLC03523.18.45

to mother

Mentions a rebel attack the previous evening in which rebels took control of railroad but were driven back. Describes the capture of 600 soldiers, the capture of Southside railroad, and the arrival of General Philip Henry Sheridan with his cavalry...

GLC03523.18.54

to Henry F. McSherry

Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Brooklyn, New York aboard the USS "Vandalia." References receiving Henry's letter. Says he ought to get any books that he wants as "time spent in...

GLC03523.21.03

to Stockton Bates

Describes Burnside's "mud march" and the return to their old camps, where rations are short due to the mud. Praises General Cochrane. While on picket on the Rapppahannok, they had friendly conversation with Rebel soldiers.

GLC03523.23.07

City scene showing wagons readying for evacuation from Atlanta

Image shows a large group of covered and uncovered wagons ready to leave Atlanta, with a train depot and numerous other buildings in the background. Graphite inscription on verso "25" "The Eviction of Atlanta Sept. 17, 1864" "3.00--."...

GLC05111.02.1316

Horses used by General U.S. Grant

Image shows three horses in a field. The reins of each horse are being held by a different handler. Graphite inscription on verso "1.50--" "S429" "June 1864 Horses Used by General Grant Left: 'Egypt' Center: 'Cincinatti' Right: 'Jeff Davis'...

GLC05111.02.1366

Gen. Sherman's wagon train, near Savannah, Ga

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher.

GLC05137.144

Government Road, City Point, Va

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Government Road[,] City Point, near the Mail Dock, Va. Army wagons in the foreground." View taken from a hill. Horses, wagons and farm buildings near the road.

GLC05137.173

Dutch Gap Mud Scow

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "Dutch Gap Mud Scow, sunk by a Rebel Shell on Thanksgiving day." The year 1864 is handwritten in following the caption. Shows a sunken boat with two men standing on wooden planks.

GLC05137.185

to wife

re: Hartsuff opens with the admonition that his wife and children should deprive themselves of nothing since he is deprived of almost every comfort in the field. He goes on to describe the High Sierra as "worse than anything you ever saw, barren...

GLC05201.004

Collection of 42 cyanotype photographs of the Fitchburg, Massachusetts Railroad [decimalized .01-.13]

The Fitchburg railroad ran from Massachusetts into Vermont and New York. The photographs were taken in E. Deerfield, North Adams, and Fitchburg. Images include railroad personnel, locomotives, tunnels, and trestles. These photographs create an...

GLC05235

Views of electric light plant and electric light inside Hoosac Tunnel

Lot includes three different views of the exterior of this very early electric light plant; view of two employees and dynamo inside the plant; and an intriguing view of an electric light in operation inside the tunnel! The technical difficulties of...

GLC05235.01

Electric light plant, Hoosac Tunnel

Two sets of tracks visible in front of building. Chimney on opposite side of the building. Written in the Hoosac Tunnel

GLC05235.01.01

Electric light plant, Hoosac Tunnel

View from the cimney side of the building. A deck with a pile of rubble on it is visible in the front of the building. One set of tracks are also visible. Written in the Hoosac Tunnel

GLC05235.01.02

Hoosac Tunnel Power Plant

Landscape view of power plant in winter, seen from a distance. Two sets of tracks run along side of the building. Water tower on tracks behind the building. Written in the Hoosac Tunnel

GLC05235.01.03

Interior of the electric light station for the Hoosac Tunnel, F.R.R.

Shows two men standing inside a brick building. Three turbine generators with belt going up to the ceiling. Written in the Hoosac Tunnel

GLC05235.01.04

Electric light in Hoosac Tunnel, F.R.R.

Early documentation of the use of electric lighting in an unusual industrial setting. Written in the Hoosac Tunnel

GLC05235.01.05

Employees of engineering office

Various views of employees of the Engineering Office of Fitchburg Railroad Co. (F.R.R.), including three copies of a portrait of the bearded "Pat" O'Hara and his penetrating eyes; "Der Gang" sitting under a gas jey; two prints of a surveying party in...

GLC05235.02

"Der Gang," F.R.R. office

Three men seated on a bench. Man on left wears straw hat. Man on far right is only half visible.

GLC05235.02.01

[Surveyors surveying]

Four surveyors with equipment posed near a boulder, three men are standing, one sitting. Identical to GLC05235.02.03.

GLC05235.02.02

[Surveyors surveying]

Four surveyors with equipment posed near a boulder, three men are standing, one sitting. Identical to GLC05235.02.02.

GLC05235.02.03

[Pipes and pajama party]

Faint cyanotype of five men posed on a bed in their night shirts.

GLC05235.02.04

[Three women posed in grass with a hedge behind them]

GLC05235.02.05

["Pat" O'Hara]

Mr. O'Hara with a white mustache and beard, weraing a felt hat. Picture taken at the Engineering office of F.R.R. Identical image as GLC05235.02.07 and GLC05235.02.08.

GLC05235.02.06

["Pat" O'Hara]

Mr. O'Hara with a white mustache and beard, weraing a felt hat. Picture taken at the Engineering office of F.R.R. Identical image as GLC05235.02.06 and GLC05235.02.08.

GLC05235.02.07

["Pat" O'Hara]

Mr. O'Hara with a white mustache and beard, weraing a felt hat. Picture taken at the Engineering office of F.R.R. Identical image as GLC05235.02.06 and GLC05235.02.07.

GLC05235.02.08

Views of coaling trestle, East Fitchburg

Different views of a coaling trestle in East Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in winter.

GLC05235.03

Track to coal trestle, East Fitchburg Yard

A long view of the track rising up to the tall trestle. A small building is visible at the end of the trestle. Identical photo as GLC05235.03.02.

GLC05235.03.01

Track to coal trestle, East Fitchburg Yard

A long view of the track rising up to the tall trestle. A small building is visible at the end of the trestle. Identical photo as GLC05235.03.01.

GLC05235.03.02

Coal trestle, East Fitchburg Yard

Employees stand on a tall platform and a steaming train is below. It is a view of the same coal trestle as GLC05235.03.01 and GLC05235.03.02, but from the opposite direction. A flatbed car is on the trestle. A 4-4-0 engine with a man standing on top...

GLC05235.03.03

Steam locomotives and trains

7 cyanotypes of F.R.R. steam locomotives.

GLC05235.04

[Steam Engine No. 55]

4-4-0 American class steam engine #55, Fitchburg. Inscription on verso "F.R.R.," also has partial watermark "<?>enoit New York." Identical to GLC05235.04.02 and GLC05235.04.03.

GLC05235.04.01

[Steam Engine No. 55]

4-4-0 American class steam engine #55, Fitchburg. Inscription on verso "F.R.R.," also has partial watermark "<?>enoit New York." Identical to GLC05235.04.01 and GLC05235.04.03.

GLC05235.04.02

[Steam Engine No. 55]

4-4-0 American class steam engine #55, Fitchburg. Inscription on verso "F.R.R.," also has partial watermark "<?>enoit New York." Identical to GLC05235.04.01 and GLC05235.04.02.

GLC05235.04.03

[Locomotive coming around the bend]

4-4-0 American class steam engine pulling four freight cars. A man is sitting on top of the third box car. Watermark on verso: "Spauldings Superior <b>lue print paper."

GLC05235.04.04

[Locomotive coming around the bend]

Inscriptions on verso: "View near Schaticoke NY" and "Near Segicoke, NY." An engine with Pullman passenger cars. A pile of ties or lumber is visible in the front, center of the image. Also, overpass (bridge) visible. Identical to GLC05235.04.06.

GLC05235.04.05

[Locomotive coming around the bend]

Inscriptions on verso: "View near Schaticoke NY" and "Near Segicoke, NY." An engine with Pullman passenger cars. A pile of ties or lumber is visible in the front, center of the image. Also, overpass (bridge) visible. Identical to GLC05235.04.05.

GLC05235.04.06

No Adams, Mass F.R.R.

Title from verso. Steam locomotive crossing a rail bridge into North Adams, Mass. Discrete "Keep off the grass" sign barely visible in the foreground. Very minor staining and darkening of corners on an otherwise excellent print.

GLC05235.04.07

Birdseye views of roundhouse and train yard in winter

# 1) "Fitchburg." View of train yard in the winter. Many train cars lined up on tracks, various buildings. Town visible in the rear of image. # 2) Typed inscription: "North Adams, Mass." Appears to be an aerial view of the Rail yard and town....

GLC05235.05

Fitchburg

"Fitchburg." Title from inscription on verso. View of train yard in the winter. Many train cars lined up on tracks, various buildings. Town visible in the rear of image.

GLC05235.05.01

North Adams, Mass.

Typed inscription: "North Adams, Mass." on verso. Appears to be an aerial view of the Rail yard and town. Passenger and freight stations, round house & freight yard are in the center of the image with the town to the rear of the image.

GLC05235.05.02

Boston & Albany boxcars in train yard

Two views of the rail yard, North Adams, Mass.

GLC05235.06

N. Adams, Mass.

Title from verso. Box cars of the Boston & Albany Red line and other railroads are shown on left side of image near the freight station. Passenger cars are on right side of the image and the town is visible to the middle and rear of the photograph.

GLC05235.06.01

No. Adams, Mass F.R.R.

Boxcars of the "Boston & Albany," "Blue line" and Fall Brook Coal Co." in rail yard, No. Adams, MA with Victorian houses & church steeples in background.

GLC05235.06.02

F.R.R. East Deerfield, Mass.

Title from verso. Two rail cars atop a wooden railroad bridge over the Deerfield river in East Deerfield, Mass.

GLC05235.07

[Trolley car]

Trolley car with four sets of bench seats.

GLC05235.08

Composite images of railroad tracks going around a curve

Five copies (three double exposures) of a curve in the rail line near the Deerfield River.

GLC05235.09

[Curve in the rail line]

Two sets of parallel curved tracks going around bushes and rockface on the left side of image. Indentical to GLC05235.09.02.

GLC05235.09.01

[Curve in the rail line]

Two sets of parallel curved tracks going around bushes and rockface on the left side of image. Indentical to GLC05235.09.01.

GLC05235.09.02

[Curve in the rail line]

Composite photograph [more than one negative] of curved tracks shown in GLC05235.09.01 and .02, but the background has been altered to exclude the rockface and a third set of tracks now branches off into the river. Identical to GLC05235.09.04.

GLC05235.09.03

[Curve in the rail line]

Composite photograph [more than one negative] of curved tracks shown in GLC05235.09.01 and .02, but the background has been altered to exclude the rockface and a third set of tracks now branches off into the river. Identical to GLC05235.09.03.

GLC05235.09.04

[Curve in the rail line]

A reversed print of GLC05235.09.03 and .04.

GLC05235.09.05

Station house, North Adams, MA

Two images of the North Adams, Mass. station house.

GLC05235.10

Station house, North Adams, MA

Rich, deep blue print of the tracks and station house at North Adams, Mass.

GLC05235.10.01

Station house, North Adams, MA

Second print of GLC05235.10.01. Possibly a better print than the first, but with minor yellowish stain at right edge of station house and small dog-ear in lower right corner.

GLC05235.10.02

Vies of Fitchburg, Mass. in winter

Two views from the Fitchburg office window, both taken in winter.

GLC05235.11

View from office window looking east

Title from verso. Similar image (GLC05235.11.02) claims view is to the north. The Fitchburg supply company is directly across the street in both photographs. It is the same view as GLC05235.11.02, but with less snowfall. Inscription on verso also...

GLC05235.11.01