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Cavalry Tactics. In three parts. School of the Trooper....

Many fold-outs including bugle calls. Binding incorrectly reads "1841" [sic]. The parts are: Dismounted, Mounted and Evolutions of a Regiment. Rest of title: "School of the Trooper, of the Platoon, of the Squadron, and the Evolutions of a Regiment."...

GLC07566.01

Col. George W Jackson and Lt Col Eli Lilly of the 9th Indiana Cavalry

Collateral photograph of Col. George W Jackson and Lt Col Eli Lilly of the 9th Indiana Cavalry.

GLC07566.02

to Mr. Farmer

George E. Farmer writes to his father that he is in excellent spirits after being present at Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender. He discusses the Appomattox Campaign and indicates that he participated in the fighting near Dinwiddie...

GLC00808.01

The Opelousas courier. [Vol. 10, no. 13 (March 1, 1862)]

Published by Sandoz and William H. Spencer (fl. 1862). Published in English pages 1-2 and French, as "Courrier des Opelousas," pages 3-4. Mostly advertisements. Includes call to arms of the St. Landry Cavalry Regiment and an address by Governor Moore...

GLC00844

to William P. Fessenden

General Tower, chief engineer of Union defenses at Nashville, describes the Battle of Nashville to Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury. He relates the strategies of Union Generals George Henry Thomas, Andrew Jackson Smith, James Harrison Wilson, and...

GLC00849.01

to Joseph Wheeler [Decimalized .01- .02]

Letter written by Gen. Longstreet, Commander of the Department of East Tennessee and leader of the Knoxville Campaign. With accompanying photograph

GLC00863

to Joseph Wheeler

Longstreet, Commander of the Department of East Tennessee and leader of the Knoxville Campaign, transmits orders to General Wheeler, cavalry corps, Army of Tennessee. He writes "It would be well to have the fords about Jackson's examined before you...

GLC00863.01

Gen. Jas. Longstreet

Carte de visite of James Longstreet, Confederate general and Commander of the Department of East Tennessee and leader of the Knoxville Campaign.

GLC00863.02

to Jefferson Davis

Johnston, Commander of the Department of the West, replies to two recent communications from Davis, President of the Confederacy. He states "At Mobile, in Mississippi, & in Middle Tennessee, we cannot foresee attack long enough before hand to be able...

GLC00914

to Marcellus Monroe Crocker

General McPherson (Union) discusses Confederate troop movements with General Crocker. He writes "Have you heard anything more definite in relation to the movement of Troops to the Vicinity of 'Tunica Bend' and the concentration of Cavalry in the...

GLC00930.01

[Appointment of John Millspaugh]

Appoining Millspaugh as a cavalry major in the New York state militia. Partially printed document signed. Affixed with the seal of the state of New York. Also signed by Daniel Hale as "Secretary."

GLC00945.03

to Henry W. Halleck

Ulysses S. Grant writes to Major General Henry W. Halleck in Washington, D.C. concerning Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beauregard's trip west to gather General John B. Hood's army in order to bring them against Union General William T. Sherman...

GLC04357

[Camp Stoneman, Giesboro Point, MD, near Washington D.C.]

A print of a photograph of a serious of long, thin buildings arranged in a row. The cavalry depots were necessary to house and train the mounts for the Union armies. A few tents and clothes drying on a clothes line can be seen in the foreground in...

GLC05111.01.0133

Washington, District of Columbia (vicinity). Officers of 5th U.S. Cavalry

A print of a photograph of five officers of the Fifth Calvary regiment seated in front of an open tent. A civilian man in stove pipe hat sits behind the officers, just inside the tent. Published in Photographic History of the Civil War II: 223...

GLC05111.01.0175

As captain, seated 1/2 length portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Capt. Jos. W. Morton. 4th Mass. Cavalry." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Capt. Jos. W. Morton, 4th Mass Cavalry Co. D." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Mrs. Stuart, 258...

GLC05111.02.1173

to R. M. Sawyer

Instructs Sawyer, Assistant Adjutant General of forces in Nashville, Tennessee, to ready his cavalry to pursue Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. States Forrest likely will not try to take Fort Donelson, Tennessee, but will instead move into...

GLC00119

to William Homsley

Written by Paca as a state senator in Maryland to Homsley, a resident of Queen Anne County, Maryland. Discusses the market for barley and tries to negotiate a sale with Homsley. Mentions that the enemy's light horse have made an excursion into New...

GLC00138

Three years in the saddle from 1861 to 1865

I Nevins 87, Dornsbusch 64, Coulter 159. The 13th Illinois Cavalry in AR & MO

GLC00267.265

to Theodore S. Bowers

Ulysses S. Grant writes to his aide at City Point, Virginia regarding the last few days of fighting during the Appomattox campaign. He reports that the Confederate troops left their position at the Amelia Court House to make a break for Danville last...

GLC00082

to James McHenry

The letter discusses fear or rising debt and taxes. Written as President to his Secretary of War. Adams approves McHenry's raising a company of cavalry [sic] but worries at cost. "This system of Debts and Taxes is levelling all government in Europe."...

GLC00103

to Arthur St. Clair re: acknowledging salute of a frontier cavalry troop

GLC07848

to Marion Hutson

Written to his brother from camp near the Rapidan River in Virginia. Mentions that the Yankee cavalry, supported by infantry and artillery, tried to crop the river but they drove them back. The Yankee cavalry numbers worry the troops. Remarks that...

GLC08165.60

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

Charley was detailed as adjutant which means he has more work now. The cavalry camp is gone and no one knows where. He sent his citizen clothes home.

GLC02161.081

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

The cavalry division was badly whipped. The Johnnies followed and attacked their line. They (Dewey and regiment) smashed their artillery in turn.

GLC02161.144

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

There was a cavalry fight described as one of the fiercest. Will was wounded. 31 were killed. Written in Camp Lincoln

GLC02161.028

to Ira Andrews

He writes about the move to Alexandria and being out flanked by the Confederate cavalry. As he writes about walking through the place where the Second Battle of Bull Run took place, he remarks that is "sad to se the Bons of Dead men Bleachin in the...

GLC02158.17

to his sister

Discusses a cavalry fight with Stewart's and Fitz Hugh Lee's Cavalry at the Battle of Brandy Station.

GLC02082.30

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Writes to Scammon, his superior and colonel commanding the 1st brigade, concerning safeguarding Union loyalists in West Virginia. Mentions a Mr. Caldwell, who wants to get his family out of Mouros. Describes his plan to follow them and asks for...

GLC02033

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Zanesville to his wife. Talks of arrival at Camp Zanesville via steam boat ("smoke boat.") His goods were lost in shipping between home and the camp. Finally, tells his wife if she sends $100 quickly, he could come home, as he won't...

GLC02176.01

to Matthew Wood

Written to her husband. Wants him to return as he's doing "no good." Talks of lack of money, and the financial transactions with a Samuel Clift. Mentions a neighbor offering for her to stay at his house, another offering to haul her coal for free...

GLC02176.02

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Tells of a dream he had that he was at home again and that the war was over, though expresses certainty that the end will come soon. Is waiting for orders to march any day. Talks of how much a soldier values a...

GLC02176.06

to Sarah Wood

Written from Stanford, Kentucky to his wife. Is concerned that the $10 he sent won't get to her because 'it is such a secesh place." Observes "all armies is on the move it appears to be the grand rally now that is to decide the contest." Continues...

GLC02176.08

to Sarah Wood

Written from Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Was sent to Nashville to retrieve a horse, but there are many cavalrymen waiting for horses. Compares the cold weather to Ohio winters. Describes the terrain of East Tennessee, the abundance of fruits...

GLC02176.14

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith to his wife. Describes spells of depression after sinning. Continues speaking of trust in God. Mentions receiving some old letters. Says the Colonel is determined to keep them there on duty, even if they have to ride mules...

GLC02176.16

to Sarah Wood and Lydia Jane Wood

Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife and daughter. Talks of reuniting with a friend from home named Dempsy. Speculates his regiment will move on to Atlanta. Is too ill to ride, so in free time will have another likeness taken with money...

GLC02176.22

[Ribbon, 27th Annual Reunion of Co. F, 9th O.V.C.]

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GLC02176.37

to Brother Henry

They are going to get new guns, either the sharps or Enfield rifles. He mentions the cavalry. The boys are in good spirits. He will not get down to the city thsi week. Written in Camp Arlington

GLC02172.23

to Brother Henry

He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again...

GLC02172.59

to Parents

He has gained quite a bit of weight since he first went into the army. So far the Texas Rebel cavalry have lost 100 men. The report is that they are now evacuating Galveston.

GLC02173.22

to Sarah Wood

Written at a camp near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Sends his wife thirty dollars, though he is uneasy because of the insecure mail. Sends the money because the rebels could come any time. Keeps ten dollars because "if the rebels come here again...

GLC02176.13

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith to his wife. Posits that he is missing some letters, expects "back mail" to arrive soon. Expresses concern again that his wife should receive the money he sent. Mentions an eye operation his wife is recovering from. Complains...

GLC02176.15

to Sarah Wood

Written from Pulaski, Tennessee to his wife. Describes the situation of refugees (including African Americans) in the camp: "...and the darkies are here by thousands, by field fulls like cattle, they call these darky Camps corrals. The same that we...

GLC02176.17

to Sarah Wood

Talks of cut rations, but says they function better on half rations. Describes somewhat dangerous duty accompanying the engineer, and his duty. Also describes the unreliable news he gets, even when a mile from the action, but says there is a...

GLC02176.19

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith near Nashville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions being in the hospital, some of his comrades are in pursuit of General Joseph Wheeler's cavalry. Discusses tobacco he uses in camp. His regiment will go to Louisville, Kentucky to...

GLC02176.20

to Sarah Wood

Written from Chattanooga, Tennessee to his wife. Is unsure where he will be sent next. Talks of an acquaintance who went home on furlough for being very ill. Compares weather at home to Tennessee. Compares the winter--without snow--to seasons at home...

GLC02176.23

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Describes the march through Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah, after receiving orders from General Judson Kilpatrick, and being harassed by guerrilla fighters. Describes the destruction in good detail: "All...

GLC02176.24

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Reports he is finally paid $62.50. Expects to move soon, though "grape vine dispaches," or camp rumors, are unreliable as to where. Mentions some soldiers' receiving packages from home. Laments vice in camp...

GLC02176.05

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Justifies war as a chastening from God for the nation's previous sins. Mentions Lincoln's Proclamation of Amnesty. Describes the comforts of God as a companion. Written on military stationery.

GLC02176.11

to Sarah Wood

Written from Mt. Olive, North Carolina to his wife. Describes again the differences in climate between Ohio and North Carolina. Comments on the state of the Confederate cause, saying "Old Lee has got out of Richmond and a going round like a roaring...

GLC02176.26

to Sarah Wood

Written from Concord, North Carolina to his wife. Describes the various decorations the men had set up to beautify their camp, as well as the local people's fascination with the decorations and men Begins to make plans for the future, asking his wife...

GLC02176.27

to Sarah Wood

Written from around Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions rebel citizens are rumored to be stealing soldiers' mail. Talks of new clothes, his battalion's shabby outfitting, hopes of buying socks for a dollar with his new pay. Mentions nearly...

GLC02176.09

to Sarah Wood

Written from near Knoxville, Tennessee to his wife. Mentions his good appetite and ragged clothes, but quartermaster is requisitioning more, rumors that Generals Ulysses S. Grant and John Foster will soon defeat James Longstreet's men. Deliberates...

GLC02176.12

to Amos J. Harding

Asks to be excused for not writing sooner, but he was waiting for the machine to run according to the notion of things. Thinks that Lieutenant Gannett is a gentleman; all his books and papers are in very good shape, but Sayne had to clean the office...

GLC02178.08

to "Friend Hale"

Signed "G Henry Taylor"

GLC02181.06

Confederate cavalryman with canteen, 1/6 plate ambrotype, ruby-glass

GLC02187

to Amos J. Harding

Yesterday, Lyon received Harding's letter containing vouchers; very glad to hear from Harding. Was pleasantly located at Rolla, Missouri for two weeks when they "received orders emanating from the War Department to report to Major General Grant at...

GLC02178.01

to Amos J. Harding

Just wrote a letter to Major General Schofield earnestly demanding the release of Mr. Bradley Bunch. Asks Harding to visit Bunch and tell him to not lose hope. Spoke to General Davidson, who said that the case was beyond his jurisdiction. Hopes...

GLC02178.03

to Amos J. Harding

States that he is under lasting obligations to Harding and to Mr. Padgett for the interest they are taking in his behalf. Writes that anything they may do toward accomplishing his release will be greatly remembered. Does not need anything at this...

GLC02178.04

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that they have "met the enemy and are out on parole, which occurred at Glasgow on the 15th after eight hours of constant and determined fighting." The Union had 600 untried soldiers against 8000 veteran Rebels. They had marched for three...

GLC02178.07

to Amos J. Harding

Does not feel much like writing this afternoon but remembered his obligation and will say a few words. Arrived at St. Louis one week ago this morning (Thursday) at 3 o'clock. His company had been mustered out the day before. Panicked about getting...

GLC02178.11

to Edwin M. Stanton

Signed as Major General commanding in the Department of North Carolina. Writes to the Secretary of War to report on the positions and activities of various troops and generals. "From information obtained through our Spies, I am Satisfied that the...

GLC02196

to Brother Henry

They have been in their current location 8 weeks now. He does not know how much longer they will be there. Their pickets were fired upon by the Rebel cavalry.

GLC02172.32

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Anticipates being paid soon, and will send the money home, saving a few dollars to live himself. Talks of hiding tears when reading his wife's letters as the other soldiers find it feminine. Expresses sentiment...

GLC02176.03

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Dennison to his wife. Says the arms have arrived, and they have been drilling with sabers. Observes the wickedness and sin, and hopes that in piety they could defeat "seceshdom." Discusses how his "little family" makes him want to...

GLC02176.04

to Sarah Wood

Written from London, Kentucky to his wife. Describes raids in Tennessee and Virginia, destroying railroads, burning bridges, tearing down telegraph wires. Also describes the rainy weather. Expresses concern because he sent a dollar in a letter, but...

GLC02176.07

to Sarah Wood

Written from "Moore's ville," Alabama to his wife. Describes recovering from illness, and the weakness and the light duty that he can do as a result. Describes in some detail the news of General Lovell Rousseau's success in tearing up the area. Hopes...

GLC02176.18

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Webster to his wife. Describes the movements of his regiment (9th Ohio Cavalry) in pursuit of General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his men. While still ill, hopes to be reunited with his regiment, as "It would be the next thing to...

GLC02176.21

to Sarah Wood

Written from Savannah, Georgia to his wife. Predicts they are "preparing for another grand march the Lord only knows what the result will be, we hope the success will crown our effort." Mentions that the rest of his regiment that had been left behind...

GLC02176.25

to Amos J. Harding

Writes that he has not heard from Harding in some time because his first letters were directed to General Davidson. Have no mail facilities with their brigade so it is very difficult to receive and mail letters. Writes that "General Davidson seems...

GLC02178.05

to Amos J. Harding

Has been receiving Harding's letters but has not replied because he could do nothing for Harding at the time. Has been waiting for an opportunity for Harding's promotion and for the promotion of the Regiment. Thinks there are going to be some...

GLC02178.06

to Amos J. Harding

Harding has occupied a position that enables him to obtain information regarding the disbandment of the army. Wants clarification on the General Orders No 83 because these orders, according to our officers' understanding, limit its operation to...

GLC02178.09

to "Dear John"

Signed "Charles"

GLC02181.02

to "Friend Hale"

Signed [illegible]

GLC02181.05

to Amos J. Harding

Asks Harding to purchase $5 worth of Smoking Tobacco for him. Only wants good Tobacco and thinks it is 75 cents per pound, but Harding should not pay more than that price. Tells Harding that he is the "judge of the article." Harding should send it...

GLC02178.02

Confederate cavalryman seated with pistol, 1/9 plate ambrotype

The image is said to be that of a member of a cavalryman in Morgan's troop.

GLC02188

to Henry Knox

Has not heard from his brother in almost six weeks. News of the operation against Yorktown from General George Washington included the destruction of three of Lord Cornwallis redoubts and a formal demand for surrender, along with Cornwallis'...

GLC02437.01239

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes watching a group of cavalry officers warming up for a fox-hunt. He also discusses his Spanish class.

GLC09120.177

[Civil war appreciation for soldiers from George A. Armstrong]

"Copy of Order / Head Qrs 3d Cavalry Division / Appomattox Court House April 9-1865 / Soldiers of the 3d Cavalry Division / With profound gratitude towards the god of battles by whose blessings our enemies have been humbled and our armis rendered...

GLC09160

to Maj. Geo. Hooker

accuses Batchelder of complete fabrications. Batchelder claims that a Confederate brigade was captured by Buford's cavalry but Beale doesn't think this ever happened.

GLC09171.5

[Field orders for General Joseph Wheeler's Cavalry harassing Sherman near Atlanta]

Confederate army. "When marching, or arriving at a fork of the road, or any point where it is possible for a command to mistake the route, the commanding officer of each regiment, will leave a courier to inform the commanding officer who follows...

GLC09186

to Governor Francis W. Pickens

South Carolina senate confirmation for cavalry officers William De Saussure and Nathan G. Evans.

GLC09195

Diary belonging to a Civil War soldier

A war-weary soldier's diary provides contemporary eyewitness accounts of the entire Gettysburg Campaign, including the march from Maryland up into Pennsylvania, the battles at Brandy Station and Gettysburg, and the later push in pursuit of the...

GLC09272

to Eleanor Hammond

Is in good health; cold has almost gone. Received a letter from her this morning. Joseph's health is very good. Started on a raid this past Tuesday. Marched five miles one day, 22 the next, and 20 the day after. Upon reaching their destination, they...

GLC09273.13

to Eleanor Hammond

Letter is printed on U. S. Christian Commission stationery. All are well and hope the same is true of her and Oscar. His health is "the best that it has been since I was shot." Received his fourteenth letter from her the night before. Urges her to...

GLC09273.20

to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "tip top." All are healthy. Left the old camp on March 28 "and marched about 8 miles and had an awful fight and whipped the rebs." Had another battle with the Confederates the next day. Fought the rebels again the next morning in a battle...

GLC09273.38

to parents

Marched from Kelly's Ford back towards Rappahannock Station, where there was a battle a week before. Crossed the Rappahannock River and marched six miles to their current location, "but I presume we shall not be here a great while." Cavalry had...

GLC09355.027

to Parents

Has finished all of his Sunday work and now is able to write. Describes his normal daily chores: "As soon as we get our breakfast we commence to fix up generally. First - take down the gun and rub it up and clean it. Next follow suit with the bayonet...

GLC09355.044

to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He requests photos of mother and father. He is also enclosing a sketch from an illustrated newspaper depicting the cavalry battle that Will fought in. Not included here.

GLC02161.037

to William McLean

He tells a story in which a lot of soldiers and cavalry were standing around and someone asked, 'Where's Gen. Pope?' And someone else answered: 'In his headquarters.' Upon asking where his headquarters were, the reply was: 'In his saddle.' Written in...

GLC02161.055

to Sisters

The Sandy river has raised, so all the boats and cavalry and artillery is going to start up the river. He mentions a John. He talks about some of the other boys, including Harrison, the cook.

GLC02169.03

to: sister Carrie.

Forwards his hopes for a victory based on cavalry strength, along with further prediction on the war. He requests news from home, and mentions that he no longer has any hope of a furlough.
Written in a camp near Falmouth

GLC07164.46

Attention Troopers! To Horse! To Horse!

Civil War recruitment broadside. Col. E. G. Chormann's Independent Mounted Rangers. Recruiting "A regiment armed like the Regular Cavalry, with Sharp's Carbine, Colt's Revolver and Sabre." Notes bounty for Philadelphia, state and U.S. Printed in...

GLC07209

Mirror of Events 1861-62-63-64

Broadside includes narrative of Kilpatrick's cavalry expedition, 4th U.S. Colored Troops. Red ink printed on thin paper. Long broadsheet.

GLC07428

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

The top edge of the letter has been cut resulting in the loss of some text. Wheeler writes that there has been some conflict amongst the officers of Co. C, primarily between Captain Fields and Lieut. Burst.
As a result of this conflict, Colonel...

GLC07460.036

to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister

Writes that he is very grateful for everyone at home for caring about him and worrying about his safety while he is at war. He feels bad for them because the letters they receive from him take so long to arrive so they are usually "in the dark" about...

GLC07460.117

to Flora Cooke Stuart

Stuart, commander of a cavalry division in the Army of Northern Virginia, writes to his wife. Mentions General John Bell Hood. Expresses confidence that General Lee (possibly Robert E. Lee) has recommended him (Stuart) for the position of...

GLC02334.01

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly served under Hunt during the Civil War. Thanks Hunt for letters of introduction he used while traveling the world. Mentions Colonel Talbot, Lieutenant Colonel Peel, and Earl Stanhope, who assisted him greatly while he stayed in London....

GLC02382.110

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Reports cavalry attacks on Confederates after Gettysburg.

GLC02414.001

to Jacob Dolson Cox

Scammon writes as Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to General Cox, the division commander at Charleston, West Virginia. Informs that Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes reports that there are 1000 Confederate troops at Flat Top Mountain and that they have captured...

GLC02414.063

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Paxton, Colonel of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting. States Major McMahn and command have returned safely. They only found a few...

GLC02414.200