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The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (October 29, 1863)]

A prayer for peace, List of Confederate POW's to be exchanged, CSS Alabama at Cape of Good Hope, Africa, Abraham Linocln's Draft.

GLC05959.58.06

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (November 5, 1863)]

Poem dedicated to General John Pelham, Notice of furloughs and leaves of absence by Confederate inspector Samuel Cooper, List of new members of Confederate Congress, List of Confederate POW's who have died in New Orleans.

GLC05959.58.07

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 22 (November 12, 1863)]

Battle of Lewisburg, Virginia, Neutrality rights at sea, Official battle reports of the operations of the Aarmy of Northern Virginia by General R.E. Lee and J.E.B. Stuart.

GLC05959.58.08

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 23 (November 19, 1863)]

Official Correspondence between the Union and Confederate Exchange Commissioners for the exchange of POW's, especially the Gettysburg POW's Abraham Lincoln and the Czar, Labor Strikes in New York and Boston.

GLC05959.58.09

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (December 3, 1863)]

The financial condition of the Confederacy, the Latcher Artillery Company at V.M.I.

GLC05959.58.10

The Record. [Vol. 1, no. 26 (December 10, 1863)]

Yankee POW's, England's policy towards the United States, List of Members of the House of Representatives of the First Congress.

GLC05959.58.11

Daily Republican. [Vol. 5, no. 145 (June 20, 1862)]

General Butler's Barbarous Order, Appeal from the Governor of Louisiana, The Battle Near Charleston.

GLC05959.59.01

Daily Republican. [Vol. 5, no. 146 (June 21, 1862)]

The Fall of Memphis, Tennessee, Naval Battle on the Mississippi River, News from Vicksburg, General Beauregard and Staff, Reward for Gneral Butler's Head.

GLC05959.59.02

Southern churchman. [Vol. 30, no. 34 (August 26, 1864)]

The Care of Soldiers Children, Reverand Quintard Addressing South Carolina Troops, Prison Camp at Point Lookout, Visit of General Lee and Gneral Beauregard to the Hospital in Richmond.

GLC05959.60.01

Southern churchman. [Vol. 30, no. 46 (November 23, 1864)]

.Forrest's Command Account of Stewart's Brigade.

GLC05959.60.02

Southern churchman. [Vol. 31, no. 8 (February 22, 1865)]

University of Virginia, New Theology During the War, Reverend Minnigerodes Sermon About our Reverses on the Battlefield.

GLC05959.60.03

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 1, no. 39 (July 4, 1863)]

Notes on the War - General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia, Encouragement to Southern Literature, Poetic Verse on Benedict Arnold, the Traitor.

GLC05959.61.01

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 1, no. 44 (August 8, 1863)]

General Lee's Army Across the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley, General Gardner Surrenders to General Banks at the Fall of Port Hudson, Soldiers Account of the Battle of the Peninsula.

GLC05959.61.02

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 2 (October 10, 1863)]

The enemy driven back from Georgia, Lincoln Draft of 60,000 men to fill up the Ranks Lost during the campaign of 1863 at Chancelorsville, Gettysburg and Vicksburg.

GLC05959.61.03

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 15 (January 9, 1864)]

Notes on the War - The Federals plan a Spring campaign to capture Richmond, Charleston, and Savannah, crushing the rebellikon and the war to be ended by July 4th.

GLC05959.61.04

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 18 (January 30, 1864)]

Letter by General James Longstreet, Negro Troops in the Mississippi Valley, Victory of the First Battle of Manassas.

GLC05959.61.05

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 20 (February 13, 1864)]

Battle Report by General Robert E. Lee, Linocln's Draft Call for Half a Million Men, The Conduct of Southern People During the War.

GLC05959.61.06

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (March 19, 1864)]

Charleston once again under siege.

GLC05959.61.07

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 26 (March 26, 1864)]

General Farragut has abandoned the bombardment of Fort Powell, Lincoln calls for two hundred thousand more men.

GLC05959.61.08

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 2, no. 28 (April 9, 1864)]

Battle of Little Round Top at Gettysburg, The Yankee Generalissimo, General Forrest Battle Report.

GLC05959.61.09

Staunton spectator. [(April 1, 1862)]

Battle of Winchester, Virginia, List of Confederate Killed and Wounded, Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimac.

GLC05959.65.01

Staunton spectator. [Vol. 39, no. 28 (December 9, 1862)]

Proclamation by Virginia Governor John Letcher, recommendation by Colonel Baylor as Brig. Gen. of the Stonewall Brigade, Letter published of General Imboden.

GLC05959.65.02

Staunton spectator. [Vol. 39, no. 36 (February 3, 1863)]

Vicksburg to be attacked again, General Burnside Resigns.

GLC05959.65.03

Staunton spectator. [Vol. 40, no. 29 (December 15, 1863)]

General Orders Published by General Imboden and Cooper, Our Losses at the Battle of Chattanooga, Lincoln's Message Stating that he will not attempt to retract or modify his Emancipation Proclamation and that he will not return to slavery.

GLC05959.65.04

Staunton spectator. [Vol. 40, no. 29 (February 2, 1864)]

Acts of Confederate States Congress, Farmers to tithe their products to the Confederate Army, Forrest Captures Island #10, all the negroes and managers, killing fifteen.

GLC05959.65.05

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [no. 67 (March 7, 1862)]

Battle of Manassas.

GLC05959.71.01

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [Vol. 39, no. 55 (July 11, 1862)]

The Bombardment of Vicksburg - Causes of McClellan's Defeat.

GLC05959.71.02

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [Vol. 39, no. 79 (October 3, 1862)]

President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

GLC05959.71.03

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [Vol. 39, no. 80 (October 7, 1862)]

The Battle of Sharpsburg.

GLC05959.71.04

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [Vol. 39, no. 86 (October 28, 1862)]

The Battles of Kentucky, Official Report of General Stuarts Expedition into Pennsylvania.

GLC05959.71.05

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [(October 27, 1864)]

From Petersburg - Movement of the Enemy - Erection of Winter Quarters, Details of the Forces Which have failed to capture Lynchburg, Why Grant has been baffled by Lee's small army, How the Confederates have Baffled the plans of General Grant, Grant...

GLC05959.71.06

Richmond Whig & public advertiser. [Vol. 42, no. 3 (January 10, 1865)]

Sherman's Army in motion to the Sea.

GLC05959.71.07

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 111 (July 8, 1861)]

General Johson has moved his force to Bunker Hill, A fight in Western Virginia.

GLC05959.72.001

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 137 (August 7, 1861)]

The Evacuation of Hampton, The Battle Field at Manassas, The Attack at Aquia Creek, Proclamation of General Pillow.

GLC05959.72.002

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 161 (September 4, 1861)]

Capture of Fort Hatteras, official report.

GLC05959.72.004

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 164 (September 7, 1861)]

Movements about Fort Pickens, Action near Munson's Hill.

GLC05959.72.005

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 169 (September 13, 1861)]

The Confederates at Munson Hill, Meeting of the Cherokee Nation - they determine to join the Southern Confederacy , the Privateer Sumter at Trinidad, Cuba - She is saluted and allowed to coal & repair.

GLC05959.72.006

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 170 (September 14, 1861)]

McClellan not disposed to give battle, Engagement between Federal & Confederate gunboats on the Mississippi.

GLC05959.72.007

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 174 (September 19, 1861)]

Our forces in the vicinity of Williamsburg - sketch of General Magruder and his headquarters, Skirmishing on the Potomac, Capture of General Reynolds.

GLC05959.72.008

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 175 (September 20, 1861)]

Practical hints to volunteers, Acts & Resolutions of the Congress of the Confederate States, passed at the third session.

GLC05959.72.009

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 99 (October 29, 1861)]

Letter by John Tyler, Federal loss in the Santa Rosa fight, Fort Craig abandoned by the Federals, Battle near Leesburg.

GLC05959.72.011

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 234 (November 29, 1861)]

The Rebel Navy - Description of the most prominent vessels - a list of the privateers - their armament and commanders, Mason & Slidell to be held as hostages.

GLC05959.72.012

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 237 (December 3, 1861)]

The successful retreat of General Floyd.

GLC05959.72.013

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 308 (February 24, 1862)]

Reported capture of Savannah, Proclamation by the President, Jefferson Davis.

GLC05959.72.014

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 14, no. 363 (May 1, 1862)]

The Conscription Act.

GLC05959.72.015

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 53 (May 6, 1862)]

Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, Editorial - The people of Nashville on trial for "Treason," sickness of the soldier's, using disease as a tactic of war, the wisdom of West Point, Movements of the War - the prospect about Corinth, The fall...

GLC05959.72.016

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 64 (May 20, 1862)]

News from Corinth - The Situation, Ten Thousand Virginia Troops to be Commanded by General Floyd, The Yankees at Fredericksburg, McClellan's Route to Richmond, Another Blast from Parson Brownlow.

GLC05959.72.017

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 88 (June 17, 1862)]

The Richmond Lines - Movement of the enemy to trap J.E.B. Stuart, Narrow excape of General "Stonewall" Jackson from capture, Battle near Union Church, McClellan's mishap at chickahominy, full account of the fight at James Island, list of the killed...

GLC05959.72.018

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 89 (June 18, 1862)]

Arrival of Union soldiers in Richmond under a flag of truce, McClellan's struggle for Richmond - Sickness in his Army, the evacuation of Fort Pillow, Battle on James Island, Promotion of Capt. G.W. Alexander to Brig. Gen.

GLC05959.72.019

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 92 (June 21, 1862)]

Another order from General Butler that everybody is to take Oath of Allegiance in Louisiana.

GLC05959.72.020

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 98 (June 28, 1862)]

The lines about Richmond, Heavy engagements, the enemy falling back, the spirit of the City of Vicksburg, General Butler's proclamation towards the ladies of New Orleans denounced in British Parliament.

GLC05959.72.021

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 100 (July 1, 1862)]

Richmond Lines, The retreat of McClellan towards James River, List of dead & wounded at Chimborazo Hospital after yesterdays battle

GLC05959.72.022

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 109 (July 11, 1862)]

McClellan's defeat in New Orleans, Address of General McClellan to his army.

GLC05959.72.023

General orders, No. 43

Burger signs as assistant adjutant general. Orders pertain to organization and assignment of 1st and 2nd Battalions, Veteran Reserve Corps. Based on the order of Edward Davis Townsend, Secretary of War.

GLC02878.04.05

General orders, No. 80

[Keefer?] signs as acting assistant adjutant general. Orders pertain to "the use of spring wagons, ambulances & c., the property of the United States, by unauthorized persons for unauthorized purposes." Issued by Assistant Adjutant General A.E...

GLC02878.04.06

to Rueben Morey Jr.

Regarding the forwarding of a trunk containing belongings of Captain Charles C. Morey. Reports that the sword is not included in the package, but he will carry it home upon return of soldiers to the "state." Writes, "Should see you personally if...

GLC03523.18.57

New Orleans daily crescent. [Vol. 14, no. 45 (April 25, 1861)]

Published at 70 Camp Street. Front page is filled with military notices and advertisements for men to volunteer for various units. Copy of Robert Anderson's dispatch to Secretary of War Simon Cameron after the fall of Fort Sumter. Telegraphed updates...

GLC05960.02.12

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States that he will attend to Scammon's recent telegram. The Cavalry have returned. He cannot get information about...

GLC02414.191

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Colonel Paxton. Talks of someone selling goods for Confederate money and states he told General George Crook about it but nothing was done. Informs that $50 worth of goods were sold to a Mr...

GLC02414.192

to James M. Botsford

Handwritten telegram to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from Colonel Paxton. Asks what to do with eight prisoners and some witnesses he has at the camp. Informs that 21 of Godfrey's loyal men came in...

GLC02414.193

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Informs that he has heard that the Confederates just held a council and have decided to attack in the valley soon as they are short on provisions. Reports that there were guerillas between...

GLC02414.194

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Handwritten telegram to Captain Botsford, Assistant Adjutant General, from Colonel Toland. Asks where between Piney and Fayette, West Virginia someone named Thurman (possibly a Confederate) is supposed to be. With autograph endorsement signed in...

GLC02414.195

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Handwritten telegram to General Scammon. Reports on scouting information about Confederate movements. States that Harrison's cavalry will go to Summerville, West Virginia. Informs that the Confederates are determined to move into the Kanawha...

GLC02414.196

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Partially printed. Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. He writes, "Steamers Meigs Silver Lake Cottage & Victor No two 2." On stationary of Western Union Telegraph...

GLC02414.197

[Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Telegram to Botsford, Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio Infantry from a civilian woman with soldiers quartered in her house. She complains that some men from Harrison's company are ruining the house, burning all the coal, and...

GLC02414.198

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon from Brigadier General White but submitted by C.W. Smith, Captain commanding post. States he has heard that Scammon is falling back toward the Ohio [River] because of the advance of a large force of Confederates...

GLC02414.199

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

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives credit to their troops at Point Pleasant, West Virginia. States that his troops in Fayette are eager to meet the enemy and...

GLC02414.201

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio and Assistant Adjutant General. Gives information on his cavalry scouts and states that the Confederates will not be able to reach them without their knowledge....

GLC02414.202

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Comly, Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Ohio to Captain Botsford Assistant Adjutant General of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that he will go ahead to see if he can find out where the Confederates crossed the river. On verso is written "Capt...

GLC02414.203

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from David, the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraph to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes simply, "Message recd and understood." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.204

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Dove, Captain of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that his scouts have heard nothing of the Confederates in the area, only a few Bushwhackers. Concludes that there is no danger of...

GLC02414.205

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio Infantry to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Writes that he has sent two companies of the 12th regiment to guard the Raleigh road and to protect the polls during the election on this date. On...

GLC02414.206

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Paxton of the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports that Captain Dove and 125 men began for Summerville, West Virginia and will rest in Gauley for the night. On stationary of the U...

GLC02414.207

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Captain Johnson to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Reports being attacked this morning by Confederate General Albert Gallatin Jenkins but that they were able to repulse him after four hours of fighting. States that losses are slight...

GLC02414.208

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio stating simply "It is done." Includes another note to Scammon from Thomas stating "Line OK to Fayette." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.209

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Turley of the 91st Ohio to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio. Reports that scouts returned and that all is quiet. The companies of the 91st have left for Summerville. On stationary of the U.S...

GLC02414.210

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from the Assistant Superintendent of the Military Telegraphs to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Asks how soon Scammon wants a Mr. Thomas as his forces are short and he will have to prepare if Thomas leaves. On stationary of the...

GLC02414.211

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Paxton of the 2nd [West] Virginia cavalry to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio infantry. States that the information from the front lines is that the Georgia troops marched for Tennessee on 13 March. On stationary of the U.S...

GLC02414.212

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that "Thurmans gang" captured William Richmond, Allen T. Richmond and Isaac Kales on 15 February. States that they met Flannagan's men and had a brief...

GLC02414.213

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports that they have 1747 cartridges for artillery and an average of 80 rounds per man for small arms. Will get a more accurate count tomorrow. On stationary of...

GLC02414.214

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel Toland of the 34th Ohio infantry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio infantry. States that it is reported by rebel prisoners that Colonel Swan will soon attack with 450 infantry and cavalry....

GLC02414.215

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram from Colonel Paxton to Brigadier General Scammon. Reports on men that are supposedly heading bushwhacking companies around Clay Court House in West Virginia. States that he divided his men and they went searching for them house to house...

GLC02414.216

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Colonel White of the 12th Ohio Infantry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Reports on scouting information about a Confederate regiment's movements, identified only as the 22nd. On stationary...

GLC02414.217

to James L. Botsford [incomplete]

Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown. Possibly a second page missing. Reports that he is fairly sure the 22nd, a Confederate regiment, will attack about 60 miles east. Does not...

GLC02414.218

to James L. Botsford

Telegram from Dove, Captain in the 2nd [West] Virginia Cavalry to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. States they will be at the mouth of the Coal river by 9:30 AM and asks him to have a boat waiting so they...

GLC02414.219

to James L. Botsford [incomplete]

Telegram to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry. Author unknown because second page is missing. Writes that he presented Botsford's case to the military authorities and that he will have no troubles passing the...

GLC02414.220

[Receipt of pay pertaining to Captain Charles H. Whittelsey, Assistant Adjutant General]

Charles H. Whittelsey signs, confirming that he received $56.53 from J. Harper, paymaster, for his service from 18- 31 May 1863. Walter Mitchell is listed as Whittelsey's black servant. James A. Hardie signs an attached paper, attesting that...

GLC02878.04.02

[Print based on a painting of Samuel F. Du Pont]

Depicts Rear Admiral Du Pont in uniform, seated at a table.

GLC02878.04.03

[Confirmation of payment]

Du Pont writes, "I am paid up to the Old paper to Dec 5th/64." Thanks the recipient for a previous letter, and promises to write again soon.

GLC02878.04.04

[Signature of Wheeler]

Wheeler became a Confederate colonel of the 19th Alabama Infantry in September 1861. He was promoted to Brigadier General in October 1862. Wheeler was noted for his command of cavalry during the Civil War, was wounded three times and had sixteen...

GLC02878.04.07

[Signature of Gresham on a small card]

GLC02878.04.09

[Signature on a card]

Includes biographical information on verso, written in pencil at a later date. Chamberlain signs as Brevet Major General, a title he achieved 29 March 1865.

GLC02878.04.10

[Carte de visite of Benjamin Franklin Butler]

Depicts Butler in uniform, wearing epaulets.

GLC02878.04.15

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 father

Discusses uncertainty of where his troops will go next: the West, the coast, or Petersburg. Comments on financial matters with his father. Reports that he will not be paid until next January; he is out of money and it is costing him a dollar a day...

GLC03523.18.34

to mother

Writes from Camp Russell near Winchester, Virginia. Mentions being part of Brigade Grand and having tea in camp. Thanks people back home for their interest in his welfare. Discusses movements of 5th Regiment into an old camp previously occupied by...

GLC03523.18.35

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 Camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Requests letters from home, "now that trains run into camp every evening." Reports that he is positioned in front of "Kershaw's (rebel) division," a division he has met several times before: in the valley...

GLC03523.18.37

to Mamie

Written from camp near Petersburg, Virginia. Encloses lyrics to a song sung by "ladies when we were encamped at Strasburg..."

GLC03523.18.38