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[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 13, neg. number 1258.

GLC05508.012.13

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 14, neg. number 1259.

GLC05508.012.14

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 15, neg. number covered by a mount.

GLC05508.012.15

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 16, neg. number 1268.

GLC05508.012.16

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Picture of the Grand Review of the Army of the Tennessee, May 24, 1865. Photograph 17, neg. number 1282.

GLC05508.012.17

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Unknown photographer, "Wilderness #70. Charles City Va. View of Court House." Photograph 18, neg. number 778.

GLC05508.012.18

[Gardner Civil War photographs: Meade, Grand Review, etc]

Gardner-Ordway Collection. Image of a bomb-proof with a man standing in the doorway. Photograph 19, neg. number 43.

GLC05508.012.19

to Henry W. Halleck

Union Major General, proposing a raid on Richmond

GLC08139

Satirical Union Broadside

"Chattanooga Sentinel-Extra...the Ladies of Selma are respectfully requested to preserve all their chamber lye..."

GLC08140

to George W. Cullum

Prominent South Carolinian writes of the secession of that state and the dissolution of the Union

GLC08143

to Louisa (sister)

Va. militia Col. re: seeing Alabama Governor and troops, and mentioning Davis' Inauguration

GLC08144

Calling for new law

Calling for new law governing replacement of fallen soldiers to Confederate Congress

GLC08145

The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 8 (November 17, 1862)]

Turnwold Plantation printed newspaper, "The Countryman," two uncut copies of the same issue. Contains an article opposing the education of negroes.

GLC08146

"Corps d'Afrique"

"Corps d'Afrique" recruiting letter, and card from Plumly's Brigade, 16th Regiment, New Orleans. [Plumly was former underground railroad operator]

GLC08147

to Fendall Griffin

Response to Griffin's request for the release of two slaves impressed into Confederate service. Seddon denies the request on the grounds that Griffin has not provided enough details about the circumstances of the impressment, such as who impressed...

GLC08154

[Collection of 4 documents pertaining to Confederate ironclads] Decimalized

GLC08155

to Benjamin Huger

Placement of troops during Petersburg Campaign

GLC08156

Proclimation by the Governor

Governor of Texas proclaiming "The Major General commanding the District of Texas, New Mexico and Arizona has refused to receive state troops. The enemy, is in force, upon the very borders of our state."

GLC08164

[Collection of Charles J. C. Hutson, H company, 1st regiment, South Carolina, infantry] [decimalized]

decimalized

GLC08165

Election of 1864

Election of 1864
"The degrading compromise that the Northern Copperhead leaders would force upon the country rebel terms of peace!!" Illustration of Jefferson Davis shaking hands with Union soldier who has lost a leg, over an image of a tombstone...

GLC08166

Secession of Missouri

Secession of Missouri
"Special election. To the qualified voters of Clay County." Calling for election of delegates to secession Congress

GLC08167

[Certificate of authenticity for warrant of pardon]

Seward's certification that the attached letter is "a true copy of the original." Black Department of State seal affixed to blue ribbon appears on left of page. Includes enclosed ALS acknowledging the receipt of a warrant of pardon dated 1865/09/22...

GLC01896.080

[Receipt of pardon]

Acknowledgement of "receipt of warrant of pardon" and "acceptance of the same and my acquiescence in all of its terms." Enclosed in GLC 1896.080.

GLC01896.081

to [Roberta Jeffery]

The release of Roberta's brother, William, who is being detained as a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware. Virginia informs Roberta that, upon receiving a letter from William, Admiral Farragut addressed a letter to the commanding officer at Fort...

GLC01896.075

to Mr. Newcomb

Written on Archer's return from Cuba through the blockade around Florida. First half of the letter details his belief that the war was lost because of the failure of the public to support the war effort. "...[I]f the people had have stood by them...

GLC01896.076

to C. M. Epperly

Writes that she spoke to a man from Franklin, who said half the men from that army have deserted. Notes that the men do not hide but live normal lives. Says that the home guards do not bother to look for deserters anymore and asks her husband to...

GLC02715.070

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he received her letter, but thinks it best not to come home right now. Believes a large force will be sent after deserters and the army will be hard on them.

GLC02715.071

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Chatanooga that many men are sick and in the hospital. Notes that he has just arrived at Chattanooga. As punishment, he and the others are in the guard house. [He had deserted.] Gives his address as: "Buckners Division...

GLC02715.072

to Mary Epperly

Notes that rations are in short supply. Hopes that the soldiers near Knoxville will open the railroad so provisions can be brought in. States that he wishes he had an overcoat. Adds that he is homesick since returning to the army.

GLC02715.073

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he has not received a letter from her since he left home. Also says that he does not believe there will be a battle here.

GLC02715.074

to Mary Epperly

Mentions that he gave Christian her letter. Writes that both Christian and Issac have been released from the guard house and have returned to active duty.

GLC02715.075

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he does not think there will be any more fighting this winter, but he also sees no plans for peace. Says that he still believes the unit will be ordered back to Virginia.

GLC02715.076

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has written her four letters since the battle, but she received none of them. Notes that the food is very bad. Writes that the weather is miserable and his regiment does not have its overcoats yet. Believes the war is almost over.

GLC02715.077

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he received his overcoat, some apples, cakes, butter and soap on New Years Day. Comments that his only punishment for deserting was 20 days in the guard house. Also discusses rations.

GLC02715.078

to Mary Epperly

Instructs his wife to make good use of the grain. Says that it will become scarce before next harvest and there will be suffering both at home and in the army. Notes that they put up their winter tents and built chimneys to keep warm.

GLC02715.079

to Mary Epperly

Says that he has heard a rumor that the regiment will return to Virginia. Writes that he misses her greatly and discusses their future in heaven.

GLC02715.080

to Mary Epperly

Writes that his uncle died in a distillery explosion. Says that he has not received any pay since he returned to the army and has to borrow money from a neighbor. Instructs Mary to repay the man's wife.

GLC02715.081

to Mary Epperly

Notes that he has received several letters from her including one dated 4 August 1863. Says the army is falling back towards Atlanta, Georgia. Also reports an account of mutiny that took place in December where officers attempted to punish a group...

GLC02715.082

to Mary Epperly

Writes that William has gone to the hospital with a broken leg. Also mentions that he went to Sunday "preaching."

GLC02715.083

to Mary Epperly

Describes a skirmish near Dalton.

GLC02715.084

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he does not think the Southern army will ever fight as well as they did at the beginning of the war and that the South has become wicked. "May God show us our erro[r]s and put us in the rite way and Bring us Back to our old Union again."

GLC02715.087

to Mary Epperly

Writes that reports indicate that four Corps. of Yankees are in front of their position. Says that they are down to very small rations.

GLC02715.088

to Mary Epperly

Says that he misses her. Writes about trusting God's mercy to bring them together. Notes that he does not think they will move anytime soon. Fading.

GLC02715.089

to Mary Epperly

Writes that he thinks there will an upcoming battle. Also mentions General Longstreet and rations.

GLC02715.090

to Mary Epperly

Writes about recent executions in his brigade. "I havent any nuoos [news] to write to you at this time only the sad and awful Execution which taken plase in our Brigade yesterday which was too cruel for mortal man to behold. There was 14 North...

GLC02715.091

to Mary Epperly

Reports that 1,119 men were killed and wounded within ten minutes at the Battle of Resaca. Says that they are now forty miles from Atlanta, Georgia. Notes that the Yankees are close behind them and have possession of the railroad. Written from Ash...

GLC02715.092

to Mary Epperly

Reports that they have been fighting nearly every day for a month. Includes a lengthy discussion of the Battle of Resaca and the charge that killed and wounded 1119 men. Written from Ash Station, Georgia.

GLC02715.093

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Marietta that his division is being held in reserve. He believes General Joseph E. Johnston will fall back to Atlanta, Georgia.

GLC02715.094

to Mary Epperly

Informs her about friends and family members who have been wounded. Notes that he thinks they should fall back to Atlanta, Georgia. The Yankees may be trying to flank them out of their current position.

GLC02715.095

to Mary Epperly

Writes from camp near Marietta that they have no tents and are exposed to a great deal of heavy rain. Notes that there seems to be skirmishing every day. Reports that General Joseph E. Johnston is gathering a large force.

GLC02715.096