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Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 278 (February 6, 1864)]

The expedition against Newbern, Schooner gobbled by Beast Butler.

GLC05959.72.052

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 285 (February 15, 1864)]

The enemy on the Peninsular, General Wirt Adams attacked a wagon train - destroying fifty wagons and killing mules and drives.

GLC05959.72.053

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 288 (February 18, 1864)]

The Demonstration on Mobile, Gallant Exploit on the Kanawha River, Rosser's Raid.

GLC05959.72.054

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 291 (February 22, 1864)]

Disclosures for history, the fall of New Orleans, Rumored advance by Sherman against Mobile.

GLC05959.72.055

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 296 (February 27, 1864)]

The war in Florida.

GLC05959.72.056

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 298 (March 1, 1864)]

Raid on the Central Railroad - Charlottesville threatened, Secret history on the legislation on the currency, from Northern Virginia - Mosby at work - Seventy-one Yankees bagged and twenty killed - the enemy advancing.

GLC05959.72.057

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 299 (March 2, 1864)]

Raids around Richmond.

GLC05959.72.058

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 300 (March 3, 1864)]

The raids around Richmond - surpise of the enemy's camp at Atlee - Retreat fo the Yankees across the Pamunkey.

GLC05959.72.059

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 301 (March 4, 1864)]

The enemy around Richmond - Butler's advance up the Penisula, General Scott on the war.

GLC05959.72.060

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 304 (March 8, 1864)]

Arrangements for the departure of Maximillan to Mexico are complete.

GLC05959.72.061

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 305 (March 9, 1864)]

The affair on the Eastern Shore, Congratulatory order of General Elzey, Arrest of a Government Officer at City Point upon the Charge of Communicating Treasonable Documents to the Enemy.

GLC05959.72.062

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 20 (March 22, 1864)]

The sham election in Louisiana.

GLC05959.72.067

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 23 (March 25, 1864)]

Address of Vice-President Stephens on the State of the Country. .

GLC05959.72.069

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 24 (March 26, 1864)]

Report from General Longstreet's Command in East Tennessee, a run upon the Confederate States Treasure, Accidental death of a confederate soldier in the 4th Virginia Artillery, Illegal trade in gold, Southern Express Company, etc.

GLC05959.72.070

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 26 (March 29, 1864)]

The Trans-Mississippi and Mexico Commission from Texas, A Military Court Under General Samuel Cooper, Captain Morgan of Memphis murdered at Spotswood Hotel in Richmond, General Grant made Commander-in-Chief of Federal Army.

GLC05959.72.071

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 27 (March 30, 1864)]

Gunboats in the James, Confirmation of the New Iberia fight, Lincoln plotting for another term.

GLC05959.72.072

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 28 (March 31, 1864)]

Draft of Militia Forces in Virginia, The Capture of Richmond, Confederate Raiders Alabama and Florida and the British Parliament.

GLC05959.72.073

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 30 (April 2, 1864)]

Maryland Embittered Against Lincoln, Emancipation forced upon the Border States, the corruption growing out of the war.

GLC05959.72.074

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 31 (April 4, 1864)]

Yankee Negro Calvary operating on the Mississippi River, Guerrillas appear in the vicinity of Baton Rouge, Pending battle in Texas, Inflation of Confederate Currency.

GLC05959.72.075

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 32 (April 5, 1864)]

Letter by Fitz Lee concerning Dahlgren papers.

GLC05959.72.076

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 33 (April 6, 1864)]

Negro equality in the North.

GLC05959.72.077

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 34 (April 7, 1864)]

Beast Butler in yellow cover book on the life of General Butler.

GLC05959.72.078

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 35 (April 8, 1864)]

CSS Alabama in the Indian Ocean, Yankee Recruiting in Ireland, Patriotic citizens funding the purchase of a mansion in Richmond to present to General Lee, Governor Brown of Georgia cited New York as Evidence of the failing of the Confederacy.

GLC05959.72.079

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 36 (April 11, 1864)]

Report from Rio that CSS Alabama at Cape Good Hope, 30 crew sick with yellow fever.

GLC05959.72.080

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 37 (April 12, 1864)]

Victory in Louisiana, Farragut about to attack Mobile, Slidell - Maximilian affair about recognition from Mexico.

GLC05959.72.081

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 38 (April 13, 1864)]

War in Indian Territory, Cherokee Troops, Old Confederate Currency and the new 6% bonds, General Banks on the Mississippi River, Capture and Burning of the Texan Star by the CSS Alabama, Effects of the War in the North - growing desire for Peace.

GLC05959.72.082

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 39 (April 14, 1864)]

The friends of soldiers throughout the Confederacy, Delivery of packages to soldiers at the front by Southern Express Co., This war will be concluded in the fourth year of its duration, General Bank's Red River expedition in Louisiana.

GLC05959.72.083

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 40 (April 15, 1864)]

A brooch of diamonds given to General R.E. Lee, Acts by the Fourth Session of the First Congress, Negro Soldiers in the North - A novel picture of what the Negroes have gained by freedom, The Minnesota hit by rebel torpedo, The enemies plans for a...

GLC05959.72.084

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 41 (April 16, 1864)]

Forrest's expedition in Tennessee, Beast Butler & the clergy, All the clergy of Portsmouth & Norfolk swallowed Butler's oath, Splendid victory - capture of Fort Pillow, the whole garrison annihilated (massacred).

GLC05959.72.085

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 42 (April 18, 1864)]

Burnside's Expedition inot the Shenandoah Valley, Confederate Prison at Salisbury, North Carolina, Louisiana's Zouave Battalion of New Orleans, Capture of Fort Pillow by Feneral Forrest - The fort ran with blood, many jumped into the river and were...

GLC05959.72.086

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 43 (April 19, 1864)]

Arrest of a Union Spy, Gold up to $179 in New York, Grant's losses at Missionary Ridge - 600 Killed, 4,000 wounded, 700 missing, An ironclad runs the blockade, Poor whites in the North, how they live Battles in Florida, How the freed men are treated...

GLC05959.72.087

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 44 (April 20, 1864)]

General Forrest's official report on the capture of Fort Pillow.

GLC05959.72.088

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 45 (April 21, 1864)]

Bank's Red River expedition.

GLC05959.72.089

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 46 (April 22, 1864)]

Capture of Plymouth, South Carolina, the Yankees in the lower Rappahannock, Recruiting in Ireland for the Yankee armies.

GLC05959.72.090

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 48 (April 25, 1864)]

Account of Battle of Plymouth, Banks retreating on Natchez, General Taylor pursuing, Address by Governor Vance.

GLC05959.72.091

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 49 (April 26, 1864)]

The enemy landing at Yorktown, Movements on the Rappahannock, Forrest attacked at Grierson in Tennessee, Banks defeated on 14th & 15th at Grand Ecore, losing 4,500 prisoners.

GLC05959.72.092

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 50 (April 27, 1864)]

Casuality list of Battle of Plymouth.

GLC05959.72.093

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 51 (April 28, 1864)]

Immense debt of the North, what the war has cost, Fight between Mosby & Yankees.

GLC05959.72.094

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 52 (April 29, 1864)]

The coming campaign to capture Richmond - The situation and preparations, Capture of an ironclad, The Fort Pillow Affair - Lincoln has promised retaliation by putting to death our men at his hands - Tales of the most horrible massacre and butchery...

GLC05959.72.095

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 53 (April 30, 1864)]

Battle of Winchester, Yankee female surgeon, Gold up to $184, Battle with the Army of the Potomac, Battle report of the Battle of Grand Ecore, Louisiana during Banks Red River Expedition.

GLC05959.72.096

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 56 (May 4, 1864)]

The great battle at hand, Grant's army moving.

GLC05959.72.098

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 57 (May 5, 1864)]

Both armies in Northern Virginia moving preliminary to the great Battle of Wilderness, Yankees crossing the Rappahannock, Fight expected in North Georgia, Maximilian formally accepts crown of Mexico.

GLC05959.72.099

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 58 (May 6, 1864)]

Enemy at James River with large number of troops - their forces are landing at Bermuda Hundreds, One Hundred Million Dollars would perform all the functions of currency in this Confederacy, Madison Court House in ashes, Banks Red River Expedition.

GLC05959.72.100

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 59 (May 7, 1864)]

Desperate battle between armies in Virginia, Capture of a large number of prisoners & artillery, Yankees beaten, the enemy in James River largely reinforce, General Longstreet wounded, General Jenkins killed, Enemy pushed back to Chancellorsville.

GLC05959.72.101

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 65 (May 14, 1864)]

Retreat & escape of the enemy on the Meadow Bridge Road, Latest from Lee's army, The death & burial of Major General J.E.B. Staurt.

GLC05959.72.102

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 66 (May 16, 1864)]

Great battles on the Rapidan, Desperate fighting between the two armies (Spotsylvania), The enemy repulsed with great slaughter.

GLC05959.72.103

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 67 (May 17, 1864)]

Battle commenced on south side, Enemy repulsed & large number of prisoners captured, Victory in the valley, General Johston attacked.

GLC05959.72.104

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 68 (May 18, 1864)]

Enemy attacks in N. Georgia, Banks reported surrounded, News from Lee's army in Spottsylvania.

GLC05959.72.105

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 69 (May 19, 1864)]

General Breckinridge's victory at New Market, Reported Surrender of Bank's Army, Fort Pillow - The Defenses of Mobile.

GLC05959.72.106

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 70 (May 20, 1864)]

Banks escaped to New Orleans with 5,000 men, Alexandria surrendered to General Taylor, Baton Rouge evacuated by enemy, Heavy skirmishing at Petersburg.

GLC05959.72.107

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 72 (May 23, 1864)]

Battle of the Peninsula, General Meade's letter to his troops, List of Wounded Yankee POW's, General Grant and General Meade Congratulate their army the morning after, the awful slaughter at Spottsylvania Court House, List of Confederate Casualties...

GLC05959.72.108

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 73 (May 24, 1864)]

Change of General Johnston's front.

GLC05959.72.109

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 74 (May 25, 1864)]

Banks Red River Expedition - his whole army likely to be captured, Letter from General Robert E. Lee, list of casualties of the 15th Alabama during the Battle of the Wilderness, Latest news from General Johnston's Army after the Battle of Resaca.

GLC05959.72.110

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 76 (May 27, 1864)]

Reports from Army of Northern Virginia & Georgia, the battle begun.

GLC05959.72.111

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 77 (May 28, 1864)]

List of Casualties of the North Carolina during the Battle of Bermuda Hundred, Press Reports from General Lee's Army, Banks escape from Alexandria, Louisiana, Yankee Warfare is becoming desperate as they burn all the mills, factories, and residences...

GLC05959.72.112

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (June 2, 1864)]

The fighting during the month of May, total 70,000 killed, The big battle daily looked for.

GLC05959.72.113

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (June 17, 1864)]

Movement on Petersburg, the enemy charge and carry our position, Fighting along Petersburg railroad.

GLC05959.72.114

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (July 2, 1864)]

The situation at Petersburg.

GLC05959.72.115

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (August 11, 1864)]

Farragut battling up the Mississippi, Mobile under steady attack, Lincoln denounced by his own party.

GLC05959.72.116

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (August 17, 1864)]

Battle of the White Tavern, Mosby near Berryville, Starving out the South.

GLC05959.72.117

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (September 28, 1864)]

Letter of Forrest from Athens, Alabama, Speech from "Fighting Joe Hooker."

GLC05959.72.118

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (November 8, 1864)]

Missing member of Confederate Congress, Message of the President to the Confederate States' Congress.

GLC05959.72.119

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (January 9, 1865)]

General Hood's Official Version of the Battle of Nashville.

GLC05959.72.120

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (January 10, 1865)]

Sherman's Destruction of Savannah in his March to the Sea.

GLC05959.72.121

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (January 21, 1865)]

The fall of Fort Fisher, Letter by Admiral David Porter, Peace Resolutions Yankee Congress, General Sherman's Freed Men, Resignation of James A. Seddon, Secretary of War.

GLC05959.72.122

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, (January 23, 1865)]

Sherman's Movements against South Carolina, General Bragg is confident that he will be able to hold Wilmington, Local Citizens arrested and confined to Castle Thunder for attempting to go to the enemy., Letter by the 13th Virginia Regiment before...

GLC05959.72.123

to Michael Cassidy

Writes that the Secretary of State referred the matter of the cases of Cassidy, Patrick Fox, and James Bradley to the Judge Advocate to start an investigation. Written from the British Legation in Washington, D.C. to Cassidy at Camp Chase, Ohio....

GLC02414.170

[Clause to be added to a report] [Incomplete]

Unknown author penned a clause to be added to a report about a case involving Morrill Stickney and an accounting bill. Only the top half of the page is present. On light blue lined paper.

GLC02414.176

to Charles G. Slack

Miles affirms that he is the person mentioned in a letter signed by General Winfield Scott Hancock that Slack inquired about (GLC02462.09.01).

GLC02462.09.02

Daily express. [Vol. 11, no. 189, whole no. 3730 (August 9, 1861)]

Accounts of the Yankee Army in Washington - Their Outrages - The Manassas Panic, Unprecedented Barbarism - Burning of Hampton by the Vandals, The Battle of Manassas Plains - General Scott Insane on Flank Movements.

GLC05959.74.08

General Orders

Printed by George W. Bowman, public printer. Divided into various sections, each with its own unique pagination. Inscribed to "T.J. Haines Capt. A.C.S." Hand written table of contents of the 111 General Orders issued over the course of 1861. Several...

GLC08646.01

General Orders

Handwritten table of contents at front. Inside front cover has a pasted piece of paper that says: "Col. Alex. J. Perry, Division C.C. and G. Equipage Quatermaster's Department, Washington, D.C." Contains 217 printed orders for the War Department in...

GLC08646.02

General Orders

Inscribed by "Rudolph Frey. Clerk at Hd Qrs. Dep't of the Mo. July 3d. 1863." Inside back cover has a faded signature of "Rudolph Frey." Pasted paper on inside front cover says "R.P. Studley & Co. Bookbinders, Printers and Lithographers S.W. Cor...

GLC08646.03

General Orders

Cover has plate that says "Max Woodhull. Capt & A.D.C." Contains orders no. 202-400, plus several circular letters at the back of the book, for the last half of 1863. Several notations in various parts of the text. The book is divided into sections...

GLC08646.04

General Orders

Printed by Government Printing Office. General Orders for 1864, but published in 1865. Book plate on inside front cover: "Library Army War College." Purple stamp says "War Department, Received Apr 9 1913 Library." Printed orders no. 1-150 for January...

GLC08646.05

General Orders

Printed by Government Printing Office. General Orders for 1864, but published in 1865. Spine has name "J.W. Barriger U.S.A." Book plate on inside front cover: "Library Army War College." Purple stamp says "War Department, Received Apr 9 1913 Library...

GLC08646.06

General Orders

Published by the War Department and printed by the Government Printing Office. Orders are for 1866, but the book was published in 1867. Name on spine: "Col. E. C. Mason." Contains 75 page Index of General Orders at the front of the book. Orders No. 1...

GLC08646.08

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Marked cypher at top. Brigadier General Kelley writes to Brigadier General Scammon discussing the journey of General William Woods Averell from Beverly to Lewisburg, West Virginia. States he is taking 10 days of rations. Advises that Scammon give...

GLC02414.171

to Colonel

Asks if an arrangement he handled was satisfactory to the Colonel (possibly Eliakim P. Scammon?) because he has not heard anything yet. Addressed to "Col".

GLC02414.172

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hutchins, the Deputy Aid of Revenue, writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio asking if he will give a William Lowry permission to "peddle beyond our lines" near Hawks Nest. States that he has detained this man and asks if Scammon feels he is...

GLC02414.173

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio telling him to start out tomorrow and advises him to stop at Camp Piatt, West Virginia, on the way. Signature is somewhat illegible but possibly Dr. Kellogg.

GLC02414.174

to Eliakim P. Scammon

First telegram is written from Gauley, West Virginia by Hayes advising that they will try to keep ready but that three companies are at Tompkins Farm. The second telegram is written by Reuben L. Nye, Captain and Judge Advocate to Scammon asking if...

GLC02414.175

Inventory of furniture

List of furniture in the General's Office, the Quarter Master's Office, the dining room, and the kitchen. Lists items like tables, sofa, plates, soup tureen, salt cellars, etc. and also three beds with bedding. No date. List is the same as GLC 2414...

GLC02414.177

Inventory of furniture belonging to Mrs. Manson

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, General Eliakim P. Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items in the General's office, Quarter Master's Office, dining room...

GLC02414.178

Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC...

GLC02414.179

[Bill of sundries for Mrs. Tyre]

"List of property taken from Mrs. E.A. Tyre --- at different times, since the 15th of November 1861 by the 3rd Provl Brigade." Lists includes one horse, 20 sheep, 6 hogs, wagons, wheat, flax and other sundries. Eliakim P. Scammon was Colonel of the...

GLC02414.180

to Seth Williams

Recommends three Colonels for promotion to Brigadier General and two Brigadier Generals for promotion to Major General. One of the officers he recommends is Colonel Nelson Appleton Miles.

GLC02462.09.01

to Sister Mamie

Mentions receipt of socks, gloves and diary from home. References Battle of Fredericksburg, Union Commander William S. Rosecrans and the Battle of Murfreesboro. Also comments on General W. T. Brooks' thoughts on the 2nd Regiment and their courage...

GLC03523.18.02

to Sister Mamie

Provides an illustration and description of Union and Confederate battle formations including skirmish lines, lines of battle for infantry, batteries, and reserves. Mentions his promotion to orderly sergeant, and details the duties associated with...

GLC03523.18.03

to Sister Mamie

Discusses the Second Battle of Fredericksburg and the death of his tent mate who was "shot dead after we gained the [Marye's] heights." Wishes "the President would put his conscription in force for one million of men…and make putting down the...

GLC03523.18.04

to Sister Mamie

Expresses his disappointment over Hooker's decision to attend a ball at the headquarters of General A. P. Howe. Provides a full description of a brigade dress-parade.

GLC03523.18.05

to parents

Requests that his parents collect his town bounty from the town treasury. Encourages them to move and open a store in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. Also includes a quote from David Crocket: "be sure you are right then go ahead." Comments on the...

GLC03523.18.06

to mother

Provides orderly duties and specific orders received from Captain Orville Bixby. Details work including the completion of muster rolls and vouchers. Mentions clothing, books and monthly returns. Inquires about town bounty, state pay, and the opening...

GLC03523.18.07

to mother

Expresses confidence in General Ulysses S. Grant's current plans and prays that "God may grant that this campaign may end this Hydra headed rebellion and cause the people of the south to see the error of their ways and return to their aliegance."...

GLC03523.18.08

to parents

Describes fighting during Wilderness Campaign and the death of Captain Orville Bixby. Lists casualties and includes a description of battle. Praises and gives thanks to God for sparing his life during fighting, and provides an account of being...

GLC03523.18.09

to parents

Discusses "very hard fighting" in recent battles, and lists the names of the men from the regiment killed in action. Most likely referencing the battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse that occurred on 12 May, though this is not indicated in the letter...

GLC03523.18.10

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 22 (March 24, 1864)]

The situation at Chattanooga, A spectacle - Burnside and his self-importance - Burnside before the war and after the war - the consequence of a little glory.

GLC05959.72.068

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 22 (August 28, 1861)]

Mr. Russell's letter to the London "Times" - The defeat at Manassas, Effect of the retreat from Bull Run in England, The protest of the Democratic members of the New Hampshire Legislature against appropriations for a war against the South.

GLC05959.73.01

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 25 (September 18, 1861)]

The Nuetrality of Kentucky, The Troops at Manassas, The forward movement of General Lee's Army.

GLC05959.73.02

Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 27 (October 2, 1861)]

The War in Kentucky - Proclamation from General Johston, The Potomac cannonade, The Lexington victory, Rumored Battle at Paducah - General A. Sidney Johson in Command.

GLC05959.73.03