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Unidentified union officer rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "35."

GLC05111.02.1158

Unidentified union officer rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Subject is wearing overcoat, with an officer's hat resting on a table. Photographers imprint on verso: "Moses Photographer 13 East State St. Trenton N.J. Negative Preserved."

GLC05111.02.1160

Unidentified union officer rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Keely, N. W. Cor. Fifth & Coates Sts. Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.1161

Unidentified union soldier rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "ARW." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gibson's Photographic Gallery, Army of Potomac."

GLC05111.02.1163

Unidentified couple, standing full-length portrait

Image shows one union officer, rank obscured, wearing an officer's hat and greatcoat. The woman is wearing an overcoat and bonnett. The image has been painted. Photographers imprint on verso: "Manchester Bro's. Photographers, 73 Westminster St....

GLC05111.02.1164

As 1st lieutenant, seated 1/2 length portrait with hands in lap

Graphite inscription on verso "P.H. Lakin Photog" "Con C Badger Asst. Surg 34th N.Y. Infty."

GLC05111.02.1165

As colonel, standing full-length portrait holding sword with both hands

Ink inscription on recto "Colonel Geo. W. Roberts." Graphite inscription on verso "Home at Chicago" "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "He was Commissioned Major of the 42d Regt. Illinois Infantry July 22d 1861, Promoted Nov. 25th 1861 to Lieut. Col...

GLC05111.02.1166

As colonel, standing full-length portrait wearing white gloves and sword

Graphite inscription on recto "Col. Cass." Graphite inscription on verso"Col. Cass of Mass." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.1167

As infantry colonel, standing 3/4 length portrait w/ white sharpshooters gloves

Ink inscription on recto "Col. Berdan." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Berdan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway, N.Y. Manufacturer of Photographic Albums. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.1168

As captain, standing full-length portrait Napoleon pose with officer's hat

Blind stamp on recto "J.P. Ball 30 W. 4th St." Graphite inscription on verso "*misc." Ink inscription on verso "M.P. Beslow Capt & A.A.G. 1st Div 21st AC."

GLC05111.02.1169

As colonel, seated 3/4 length portrait with right hand holding sword

Similar to GLC 5111.01 #0058. Ink inscription on recto "Col. Blair." Graphite inscription on verso "Col. Blair" "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographic Artists J. Gurney & Son. 707 Broadway, N.Y."

GLC05111.02.1170

IEllsworth Elmer, in civilian suit, standing full-length portrait with cape and cane

Graphite inscripiton on verso "Col. Ellsworth Elmer." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, From Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Collectors stamp on verso "Jas. S. Waters...

GLC05111.02.1171

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

Unidentified officer rank obscured, seated 3/4 length portrait hat on knee

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "S. L. Walker, at Adams' Gallery, 239 Main Street, Worcester, Mass."

GLC05111.02.1014

Unidentified seargent, seated 3/4 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Westminster Fine Art Gallery No. 94 Westminster Street Providence, R.I. J. B. Thurston Proprietor Additional Copies from the plate from which this picutre is taken can be...

GLC05111.02.1015

In uniform rank obscured, standing full-length portrait forage hat in hand

Ink inscription on recto "R J Aspinwadd." Graphite inscription on verso "*misc." Photographers imprint on verso: "Chas. K. Bill, Photographer. 603 Broadway."

GLC05111.02.1016

In dark coat, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "F. F. Smith." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "73." Photographers imprint on verso: "D. Moffat Photographer, Cor. Whitehead & Carolina sts. Key West, Fla."

GLC05111.02.1018

In uniform rank obscured, standing 3/4 length portrait with forage cap at side

Ink inscription on recto "Timean Musgrave." Graphite inscription on verso "*misc" "'BELL' photog."

GLC05111.02.1019

In uniform rank obscured, standing full-length portrait

Ink inscription on recto "John McMullen." Graphite inscription on verso "*misc" "'BELL' photog."

GLC05111.02.1020

As enlisted man, standing 3/4 length portrait wearing forage cap

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Peter Vandervidiyer Co. 'A' 18th Mich" "5425." Photographers imprint on verso: "T.F. Saltsman, successor to C.C.Giers, Corner Union & College sts., Nashville, Tenn."

GLC05111.02.1021

Unidentified enlisted man, standing full-length portrait right hand on pedestal

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "588." Photographers imprint on verso: "From Charles Cohill's 'Root Gallery,' S. E. Cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia."

GLC05111.02.1022

As enlisted man, seated 3/4 length portrait with book in hand

Ink inscription on recto "Alfred." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "3132." Ink inscription on verso "5341." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by H. C. Phillips & Bro. N.W. cor. Ninth and Chestnut Sts. Philadelphia. H. C...

GLC05111.02.1023

Unidentified soldier rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Wenderoth & Taylor, Late Broadbent & Co., 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. N. B. Negatives will not be preserved langer than one year from the date of sitting...

GLC05111.02.1024

Major General Samuel P. Heintzelman, seated 1/2 length, wearing sash, facing left

Graphite inscription on verso "63" "Heintzleman." Ink inscription on verso "Samuel P. Heintzelman. Major General Volunteers & Col. 17th & bv't Brig Gen. U.S.A." "1863." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway...

GLC05111.02.0468

Francis J. Herron, as major general, seated 3/4 length facing forward

Herron sits in a chair that has tassels on the armrests. His sword rests on the chair with the hilt just behind his left arm. Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Herron." Ink inscription on verso "F. J. Herron. Maj. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "Oct. 1863."...

GLC05111.02.0469

As brigadier general, 3/4 length standing view with left hand behind his back

Ink inscription on verso "Edward W. Hinks. Brig. Gen. Vols. U.S.A." "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0470

In dress uniform wearin gauntlets, epaulets and sash, holding sword and hat

Graphite inscription on verso "Col Hoffman" "HC Hoffman 23d NY." Ink inscription on verso "1667" "[struck: William ] [inserted: Henry C.] Hoffman. [struck: Col 3d Inf and Bv't Maj Gen U.S.A.] Col 23d N.Y. Vol. Inf. and Bv't Brig. Gen'l. U.S. Vols."...

GLC05111.02.0471

As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length, holding sword across lap

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Genl Jos. Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0472

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing, wearing sword, holding hat

With disheveled hair. Ink inscription on recto "Hooker." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso...

GLC05111.02.0473

As major general, seated 1/2 length view, facing left

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published...

GLC05111.02.0474

As major general, vignette bust view, facing forward [unmounted]

Beautiful, deep image. Graphite inscription on recto "Maj Gen Joe Hooker." Graphite inscription on verso "This picture was taken a few days since. I prefer the other Card if the Buttons and stars were altered like this one. Lundy [?]"

GLC05111.02.0475

As brigadier general, 3/4 standing with left hand behind back

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen. Joe Hooker." Photographers imprint on verso:...

GLC05111.02.0476

Carte de visite bust portrait by R.W. Addis, McClees Gallery

Vignette bust portrait with Chase facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Chase's hair appears to have been retouched with graphite.

GLC05604.03

Carte de visite bust portrait by Mathew Brady

Vignette bust profile with signature beneath the image.

GLC05604.04

Carte de visite portrait by Mathew Brady, published by Hoyt

Gray mount. Half length bust portrait with Hamlin facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Publishers length-wise imprint on verso: "The Brady National Portrait Gallery. Hoyt." [Elaborate imprint -- probably post war.]

GLC05604.06

to William A. Newell

Discusses New Jersey Governor Newell's advocacy of Colonel James T. Hatfield, who was being considered for appointment to brigadier general. Comments that Newell's support for Hatfield is unquestioned, remarking that Newell would only support the...

GLC05616

[Printed draft call for troops from New York]

Calling for 1767 troops to fulfill the first part of the draft quota for the 29th District of New York. Partially printed document filled-out by Lincoln. Signed seven days before the New York draft riots. With dough seal.

GLC05617

to John P. Usher

Discussing the Battle of Fort Pillow, Tennessee, President Lincoln informs Usher, Secretary of the Interior, "it is now quite certain that a large number of our colored soldiers, with their white officers, were, by the rebel force, massacred after...

GLC05620

to William T. Coggeshall

Explains his resignation as Secretary of the Treasury in President Abraham Lincoln's cabinet. States of himself "No man has labored more earnestly than I have to promote the welfare of the country, and I cannot see on looking back how I would have...

GLC05639

The Road to Peace through Pennsylvania via Washington, as Engineered by
Southern Rebels and their Democratic Allies.

Includes several excerpts from the Richmond Enquirer, described as Jefferson Davis' Organ. States that the next Congressional session will be important, as "During its deliberation, the Presidential campaign of 1864 will be marked out." Proposes...

GLC05645

CDVs of Lincoln's cabinet members [decimalized]

GLC05604

Carte de visite portrait 3/4 length standing, by Brady, signed on verso

Three-quarter length standing portrait. Bates has his right hand resting on the back of a chair. Signed on verso

GLC05604.01

Carte de visite portrait by Henszey & Co

Vignette bust portrait, with Cameron facing forward. With signature beneath the image.

GLC05604.02

Carte de visite bust portrait

Vignette profile portrait with signature beneath the image. The image appears to have been retouched. No imprint.

GLC05604.05

to Mary E. Hurlbut

Discusses his love for her and Ulysses Grant's drinking problem. To his fiancée, with pencil lines between the pen. On Grant's drinking: "The necessity of my presence has made almost absolute, by the free use of intoxicating spirits liquors at Head...

GLC05606

to William T. Sherman

Also signed by James Speed, Joshua's brother who served as Attorney General under president Abraham Lincoln. Signed by 32 others. Speed, a close friend to Lincoln, expresses his regret on behalf of the citizens of Kentucky that General Sherman will...

GLC05607

to Richard S. Ewell

Notes Ewell's "crossing the mountains in consequence of Shields having done so." Also requests that General George H. Stewart and his men be returned to Jackson as soon as possible. This movement along the Shenandoah Valley was part of a larger set...

GLC05615

to Ulysses S. Grant

Sherman writes to thank General Grant for the promotion to Brigadier General of the regular army (from Major General of Volunteers). He writes: "I know that I owe this to you, and beg to acknowledge it, and to add that I value the commission far less...

GLC05619

Correspondence between Virgil Hickox and Illinois Senator Stephen Arnold Douglas regarding the Democratic Party [Decimalized .01-.04]

GLC05621

to George Gordon Meade

Grant, Commander in Chief of the United States Army, writes to Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, during the Union's operations against Petersburg. States that Confederate forces are moving on General Terry's (possibly Alfred Howe Terry's)...

GLC05623