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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (December 7, 1864)]

General Sherman's March, Movements of Hood, Hood in middle Tennessee, Sherman's army six miles of Savannah.

GLC05959.50.42

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (December 14, 1864)]

Semmes vessel reported wrecked, Beauregard marching on Ft. Pillow, Movement on Richmond expected, Rosecrans superseded by Dodge, General Lyon marching into Kentucky, Murfreesboro assaulted, Rebels repulsed with heavy losses.

GLC05959.50.43

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 49 (January 11, 1865)]

Immediate emancipation, Seward on British intrigues, The late raid into Virginia, Authentic from Sherman, Guerrillas in N. Georgia.

GLC05959.50.44

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 50 (January 25, 1865)]

The result of the emancipation in Maryland, Capture of Ft. Fisher, Richmond must fall.

GLC05959.50.45

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 51(February 1, 1865)]

Amendments to the constitution, Last speech of Edward Everett, The enemies of the constitutional amendments are the advocates of secession, An offer to murder President Lincoln, The Blair mission.

GLC05959.50.46

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 52 (February 8, 1865)]

The rebels in Bradley Co., General Sherman on the march, Two gunboats sunk, The peace mission a failure, Rebels arming slaves, Mobile evacuated.

GLC05959.50.47

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 1(February 15, 1865)]

Proclamation by the Governor.

GLC05959.50.48

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.2 (February 22, 1865)]

Jeff Davis' speech at the African Church in Richmond.

GLC05959.50.49

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.3 (March 1, 1865)]

The tottering Confederacy, Evacuation of Richmond & Petersburg reported.

GLC05959.50.50

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.4 (March 8, 1865)]

Private letter from General Sherman.

GLC05959.50.51

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.5 (March 15, 1865)]

Sheridan moving upon Lynchburg, President Linocln's inaugural message, Execution of a Yankee Spy.

GLC05959.50.52

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no.6 (March 22, 1865)]

English opinions.

GLC05959.50.53

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 7 (March 29, 1865)]

Toombs denouncing Davis.

GLC05959.50.54

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 8 (April 5, 1865)]

Capture of Georgetown, The Fall of Richmond, Raleigh being evacuated.

GLC05959.50.55

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 9 (April 12, 1865)]

English opinions 1861-65, Glorious news - Surrender of Lee's army - General Sherman's visit to General Grant.

GLC05959.50.56

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 11 (April 26, 1865)]

The Governor's message, Abraham Lincoln, the 14th of April.

GLC05959.50.57

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 12 (May 3, 1865)]

General Stoneman's report, The first proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.

GLC05959.50.58

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 13 (May 10, 1865)]

The end of Booth, The abolition of slavery in Tennessee, Order of the President, Proclamation by the President.

GLC05959.50.59

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 14 (May 17, 1865)]

Proclamation by the governor of 5,000 dollar rewared for fugitive, The capture of Jeff Davis.

GLC05959.50.60

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 2, no. 15 (May 24, 1865)]

Commercial intercourse with Southern states, Details of the capture of Davis, Rebel Governor Vance captured, Negotiations between Kirby Smith & Maximillian, The Mexican Question, Maximilian must clear out.

GLC05959.50.61

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 101, whole no. 1398 (November 15, 1861)]

Great battle at Columbus - Confederate victorious - the forts taken. A communication from Colonel Parson's Regiment describes activity at Camp Herbert, near Hempstead. Official report of the capture of the steamer Fanny. Presidential request for a...

GLC05959.51.001

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 104, whole no. 1401 (November 22, 1861)]

Battle of Guyandotte, Virginia. Governor's message to the state senate and house about Texas war resources, taxes, etc. Local court cases. Editorial correspondence describing journey from Texas to New Orleans. Call for troops.

GLC05959.51.002

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 105, whole no. 1402 (November 25, 1861)]

Capture of Slidell and Mason, correspondence from Austin, news from the Carolina coast, report from Missouri

GLC05959.51.003

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 106, whole no. 1403 (November 27, 1861)]

More information from Slidell and Mason, Davis's presidential message to the Confederate Congress, a list and explanation of Texas's finances, news from Mexico, report of the hanging of a Negro boy after murdering a baby and beating the plantation...

GLC05959.51.004

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 107, whole no. 1404 (November 29, 1861)]

Battle at Pensacola, muster roll of the Limestone County volunteers, message of Gov. Lubbock to the Texas state Executive Department. Soldier's report from Reily's regiment.

GLC05959.51.005

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 109, whole no. 1406 (December 4, 1861)]

Examination of Com. Stringham and the Minnesota and Hatteras war prisoners. Correspondence from Austin and New Orleans. Capture of Mason and Slidell. Martial law at Chattanooga.

GLC05959.51.006

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 110, whole no. 1407 (December 6, 1861)]

News from Savannah and Missouri. Letter from Terry's regiment near Bowling Green. Naval expeditions against the South. Minutes of a public meeting of the citizens of Houston regarding the mayor and city council. Matamoros attacked.

GLC05959.51.007

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 111, whole no. 1408 (December 9, 1861)]

News from Kentucky, siege of Matamoros, Mexico, Georgia and South Carolina coasts. Letters from Austin. Editorial on postage matters.

GLC05959.51.008

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 112, whole no. 1409 (December 11, 1861)]

Narrative by Gen. Beauregard about the battle of Manassas. Letters to the editor from various people. A letter describes the activities of the ladies of Bellville in supporting the local hospital, and another letter is addressed to the patriotic...

GLC05959.51.009

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 114, whole no. 1411 (December 16, 1861)]

Military execution of a soldier. Report of the finance committee. Speech from General Paterson on Northern history and the war. Various letters. Lincoln's Message, Invasion via Mexico, Means of defense for Savannah.

GLC05959.51.010

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 115, whole no. 1412 (December 18, 1861)]

Letter to the editor about the "Stay Law." Arms from England for the Confederate soldiers. Evacuation of Galveston. Report of the Bates regiment and General Floyd's camp. Speech of William L. Yancey at the Fishmongers' Company. Kentucky admitted...

GLC05959.51.011

[Copy of military discharge of Lucius T. Stanley]

Discharges Stanley upon the expiration of his term of service in the 107th New York Volunteers, where he spent two years first as a clerk and later as an assistant topographical engineer. Made in accordance with Special Orders No. 43. Written near...

GLC02710.45.02

[Military discharge of Lucius T. Stanley]

Signed twice by Wickes as Captain of the 150th New York Volunteers. Countersigned by Edward P. Van Valkenburgh as 1st Lieutenant of the 107th New York Volunteers. Filled-in form documenting Stanley's discharge from service in the 107th New York...

GLC02710.45.03

to Paul J. Semmes

Jasper S. Whiting, major and assistant adjutant general, tells Semmes to ascertain which regiments in his command do not have proper medical officers. Also requests that he makes sure to enforce General Orders no. 27 and 69. Written from the...

GLC00572.35.02

Copy of General Orders No. 20

Copy of orders from Acting Assistant Adjutant General A.P. Mason by command of General Johnston. Information on recruiting to fill companies. Advises each company should have 125 rank and file who will be compensated with $50 bounty upon joining...

GLC00572.35.03

to Paul J. Semmes

Major and Assistant Adjutant General Whiting gives instructions on leaves and furloughs and stresses that leaves should not be granted except under extraordinary circumstances. Written from Headquarters, 1st Division A.P.

GLC00572.35.04

to Paul J. Semmes

Major and Assistant Adjutant General Whiting informs Semmes of modifications made to recruiting details. He also instructs that as per General Joseph E. Johnston's directions, "it is expected that a Bill providing for recruiting the One year...

GLC00572.35.05

to Paul J. Semmes

Major and Assistant Adjutant General Whiting replies to a report Semmes filed noting deficiencies in supplies for his command. He informs Semmes that he should do whatever is necessary to obtain the necessary supplies. He advises that brigade...

GLC00572.35.06

to Joseph Curtis

Written on the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle in Hamilton, Ohio regarding the recent Battle of Chickasaw Bayou. He relates that his regiment left Memphis, Tennessee on December 23...

GLC00653.09.01

[Depiction of the battle of Chickasaw Bayou]

Drawn by Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Depicts the Yazoo River, fleet location, Confederate fortifications, Chickasaw Bayou, the Mississippi River, and the Vicksburg Texas Railroad, among other details. Indicates...

GLC00653.09.02

to Joseph and his wife

Written in the field near Vicksburg, on the Louisiana side of the Mississippi River. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, discusses recent Union attempts to take Vicksburg, Mississippi by way of a constructed canal. He...

GLC00653.09.03

to Paul J. Semmes

Encloses a copy of the "Southern Guard" (see GLC 715.09.01) a publication of the proceeds of a meeting held at Temperance Hall on 13 November. Announces that Semmes has been appointed commander. Ask that Semmes accept this proposition. Signed all in...

GLC00715.09.02

to Alexander Robert Lawton

Letter written by a member of the Jones family to Confederate Brigadier General and Quartermaster General Lawson. Says his brother-in-law Mr. Charles Moncine was expelled from his home near Rapidan Station, Culpepper County, Virginia and has recently...

GLC01448.01

to his mother

An officer named "Rob," writing to his mother. Says his most recent duty as "Brigade Field officer of the Day" kept him up all night. He was in charge of a long line of pickets and several scouting parties. Says "The troops in our part were negroes,...

GLC01448.02

to Philip B. Jones

One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated December 31, 1862. Pertains to paying $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe. Also states his concern that cost for enslaved people are rising. Mentions possibly selling two enslaved...

GLC01449.01

to Philip B. Jones

One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated Feburary 18, 1863. Letter pertains to paying $1,400 for a 35-year old enslaved man named Joe currently being held in Gradys Jail. Also mentions that Joe's wife (unnamed) was included...

GLC01449.02

to Jefferson Davis

Morgan beseeches Confederate president Davis to return his former regiments to his command. Mentions Breckinridge's Regiment, Dortch's Battalion, and other units. On verso is a Davis autograph note signed (with initials), asking the adjutant general...

GLC02460.10.01

to Fidelia E. Stanley

Governor Fenton follows up on a letter written by his military secretary (see GLC02710.44.01) and reiterates that there are currently no openings for a lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers, but states that the he will promote her son, Lucius T...

GLC02710.44.02

to Fidelia E. Stanley

Informs Mrs. Stanley, the mother of Lucius T. Stanley, that the New York Governor, Reuben E. Fenton, will promote her son, Lucius T. Stanley, to 1st Lieutenant in the 107th New York Volunteers as soon as there is a vacancy. But if it is preferred...

GLC02710.44.03

to Fidelia E. Stanley

Governor Fenton sends Mrs. Stanley a duplicate of a commission for her son, Lucius T. Stanley, as a 1st Lieutenant in the 65th New York Volunteers. Tells her that he holds her son in high esteem. He was placed in the 65th because there were no...

GLC02710.44.04