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Civil War - Union Generals, Cavalry collection [Decimalized .01-.04]

Four documents from Union Generals who served in the Cavalry.

GLC03475

to C. B. Richardson

Requesting a subscription of the United Service Magazine, of which Richardson is the publisher.

GLC03475.01

to John T. Sprague

Recommending Major Caleb Moore of the Eighth New York Cavalry for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. Mounted on paper 29 x 20 cm.

GLC03475.02

to unknown

Recommending Captain John T. Rutherford for promotion. Cut from document, mounted on paper 29.5 x 20 cm.

GLC03475.03

to Sophia Henry

In a letter to his mother, Henry discusses in detail the cost of food. Reports sending money to them and complains about backpay. States they are camped on a large field with calvary and artillery within view of the rebel's picket. Mentions killed...

GLC03523.07.11

to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military...

GLC03523.08.26

to William Grier Maitland

Written on "Monday, 25th/62" from a Camp near Richmond Kentucky to his brother. Indicates that a messenger reported that Richmond had been attacked by Rebel calvary, detailing their trip down to assist the troops who were already there. Asks that his...

GLC03523.10.043

to [William Grier Maitland] [incomplete]

Informs brother, from Fort Pickering, that three men from his regiment died last night from illness. Reports that there is news of "guerillas" burning a steamboat a few miles outside of Memphis, speculating that everyone was taken prisoner. Tells him...

GLC03523.10.060

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports to his son that "Gen Lee, has stolen a march on our army again and has Outgeneralled [sic] Hooker and has passed him and has gotten into the Shanandoah Valley again & has taken Winchester and Martinsburg and some of his Cavalry has made a...

GLC03523.10.072

To Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son that "my prayer is daily that you all may be prepared that if the Master calleth you may be received to that Land where there is no more death, no more bloodshed." Informs him that General George Meade was "not quite swift enough to...

GLC03523.10.080

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that his brother-in-law, Lieutenant Colonel Elhanan Mast, is part of a Union force closing in on [Braxton] Bragg. Comments on a riot at the house of Mike Murphey. Informs him that there was a meeting at the Courthouse concerning the efforts...

GLC03523.10.104

to Mary M. Bogart

Writes to his wife telling her he wished she wrote more often as he is lonely and in a "godforsaken plase for we are hemed in here on an island where we can see nor hear nothing but death and distruction on every side..." He reports to her that their...

GLC03523.11.11

to Amanda Wilkinson

Writes that he is unwell but not unwell enough to prevent him from doing his duties. He says that there were about 10,000 infantry and cavalry along with 120 pieces of cannon. He thinks that he will be unable to come home this month but will try to...

GLC03523.13.025

to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at the residence of Mr. [Carlile] to his wife. He has been unwell so he came to Mr. Carlile's and is feeling much better. Writes that he is with one of the best families in Kentucky and they give him everything he requires and take excellent...

GLC03523.13.099

to John and Joan Damuth

Describes a battle in which the Union men chased the Rebel cavalry to Opelousas. After the battle, the Union forces camped in Barron's Landing, Louisiana, for eight days. The men believe that any expedition to Texas has been forgotten. They...

GLC03523.14.41

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 on guard against the Confederates in a camp on the bank of the White River. The Cavalry has captured some Confederate soldiers. Damuth is working as Provost Marshal. He reminisces about coming to Arkansas before with his friend Jessie...

GLC03523.14.68

to Jennie and Elizabeth Damuth.

Printed ballot for George H. Pounder. Printed with a poem called "Then and Now!" and a photograph of Pounder. Also contains biographical information for Pounder, who grew up in Wisconsin and was part of the Wisconsin Cavalry during the Civil War.

GLC03523.14.85

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. Reports that it has been snowing all day long. Says she has not heard from him "for sometime." References the military situation around Martinsburg, saying "the cavalry may make a dash at any time, they are all...

GLC03523.21.20

In union uniform rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Subject is holding officer's hat in left hand and a cane in his right hand. Ink inscription on recto "John L. Beveridge 2d Major 8th US Cavalry." Photographers imprint on verso: "Crater's 'Union' Photographic Gallery, 55 Clark Street. Opposite...

GLC05111.02.1094

As captain, standing full-length portrait with left hand on hip

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "4387." Ink inscription on verso "Capt. F. P. Confer 1st Pa Cav." Modern ink inscription on verso "0264." Photographers imprint on verso: "B.L.H. Dabbs Photographer 90 & 02 Federal St. Allegheny City, Pa."

GLC05111.02.1172

As 1st sergeant, seated 3/4 length portrait

Thin red border on recto. Subject has legs crossed and his right arm is resting on back of the chair. Ink inscription on verso "Yours Truly James S. Sterling B Co. 4th Ills. Cav Vol." Photographers imprint on verso: "Oak Gallery, 282 1/2 Main St...

GLC05111.02.1219

As Quartermaster sergeant, standing full-length portrait, legs crossed

Ink inscription on recto "John Lewis QM Sergt 5th Cav Iowa Vol." Graphite inscription on verso "3.00." Photographers imprint on verso: "Johnson & Brother. Fine Art Gallery Corner Fifth and Main Streets, Dubuque, Iowa."

GLC05111.02.1253

Camp scene of the Oneida Cavalry

Image shows 18 log cabins in a row. Graphite inscription on verso "23" "2.00-" "The Oneida Cavalry James River, VA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic...

GLC05111.02.1309

Cavalry Guarding the Viaduct on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Tax stamp cut from verso.

GLC05137.017

[Collection of Jonathan Bunnell, 121st regiment, New York, cavalry]

GLC05195

to Florence Hartstuff

re: letter fragment describing the calvary camp, Hartsuff's headquarters, to his young daughter.

GLC05201.007

to Mary Magie

Written from camp near Franklin. The cavalry captured 136 Confederate prisoners. Mentions widespread sickness in camp. He shipped out a box and plans to send more money. Writes, "That man Jones was not shot yesterday. He was, by order of the...

GLC05241.43

Unidentified cavalryman seated, full-length [tintype] [cased]

Possibly taken in the field (see dirt and debris on ground). The man wears a buttoned-up overcoat and knee boots. Cased. 1/4 plate.

GLC05111.01.0489

T.E. Kelby Co. K 17th Texas Rn Cavalry [ambrotype] with eye-patch [cased]

Title from note on back. Half-length seated pose. The man wears an eye patch over right eye, has civilian dress and carries his gloves in his right pocket. The ambrotype has an unusual mat made of perforated bright green paper. A tag reads "11.2.A...

GLC05111.01.0490

Six Federal cavalry officers, a civilian and a child posed in front of tent, Petersburg. [1864-1865 ca.]

Five officers are seated in front of a tent, the center one has his arm around a small boy at his side. A sixth man in civilian clothes stands behind the chairs. Inscription on verso: "Seige of Petersburg" and "Gardner." Numeric notation on verso...

GLC05111.01.0521

Officers and men of Co. K, 1st U.S. Cavalry [1st Division, Cavalry Corps], Brandy Station, Va. [February 1864 ca.]

The image shows a three-rowed line of cavalrymen holding sabres, both seated and standing on a slope behind three standing officers. Several tall, thin trees project from the background. Buglers are seated on the left side of the image in the front...

GLC05111.01.0537

Large group of Federal cavalry troopers sitting and standing. [1861-1865 ca.] [large imperfection]

Forty-six cavalry troopers are posed in three lines, none of the men carry any weapons. Behind them on the right are sevearl tall trees that are missing all but their top branches. There is a large flaw just above the men on the left side of the...

GLC05111.01.0564

Colonel Williams, full length portrait seated. [maquettte] [salt print] [1861-1865 ca.]

Williams is seated facing left. He is wearing a dark coat and holds his gloves in his right hand. His left arm rests on a table beside him. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscription on verso: "Col Williams 7th Pa Cav"...

GLC05111.01.0589

Head Quarters Lowell's Cavalry

The image shows a single horse in the foreground with Sibley tents behind, and a cluster of buildings on top of a hill, which includes the headquarters for Colonel C.R. Lowell's cavalry. Inscription on verso: "Hd. Qrs. Lowell's Cavalry Brigade...

GLC05111.01.1019

to Oliver Edwards

Sheridan, commander of the Army of the Shenandoah, discusses troop movement with Colonel Edwards, in charge of troops at Winchester, Virginia. Relates that forces were ordered from New Creek to Moorefield, and from Cumberland to Wardensville (all in...

GLC04378

to Lieutenant Colonel J. Condit Smith

Major General Logan writes from the field near Gordon's Gap. Instructs Smith to send food for General Osterhaus, who has not received forage since he left Rossville, Georgia (often referred to as Rossville Gap). Will send his own cavalry tomorrow...

GLC04385.03

to his father Tobias Gibson

Gibson describes a march ending at Chattanooga and estimates the sizes of John Buford's and Jonathan Hunt Morgan's respective cavalry units. He laments the failed campaign into Kentucky and vividly describes the Battle of Perryville (10/8/1862)...

GLC04501.019

Carte de visites of men of Co. M 7th Iowa cavalry who fought against the Sioux [word processed inventory available]

Many of the men's cartes have been signed or otherwise identified. Almost all the men are in uniform. Most come from the Sioux City studio of Gurnsey.

GLC04506

Angstead, William.

Gurnsey imprint on verso. Ink signature of Angstead on verso, along with penciled inscription in another hand: "2nd Lieut. Co. M." Oval bust portrait in uniform. Written at B.H. Guernsey.

GLC04506.01

Barlow, Frank.

Gurnsey imprint and ink signature of Barlow on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.02

Beatty, William.

Ink signature of Barlow on verso: "Wm Beatty, Otterville, Cooper Co., Missouri." Penciled inscription in another hand: "Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Native- Ohio." Oval vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.03

Carte de visite of Joseph Brady

Imprint of Hamilton and ink signature of Brady on verso. Oval bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.04

Brady, William.

Ink signature of Brady, along with penciled inscription in another hand: "William Brady, Age 22, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Jones County, Iowa, Native- Pennsylvania." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.05

Burwell, James H.

Imprint of Gurnsey on verso, along with ink signature of Burwell ("J. H. Burwell, Burgess, Clinton Co."), and penciled inscription in another hand ("James H. Burwell, Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, Native- Ohio"). Oval bust portrait in uniform...

GLC04506.06

Carte de visite, 10.0 x 6.0 cm. White mount.

Verso contains stamp of Gurnsey, ink signature of Carter, and pencil inscription in another hand: "Age 19, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cav., Res. Wyoming, Nativity- Indiana." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.07

Clark, Jos[eph?]

Verso contains imprint of Gurnsey and ink signature of Clark: "Jos. Clark, Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa." Half length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.08

Corbin, Herbert W.

Half length portrait in uniform.

GLC04506.09