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Cavalry members in front of tent with Ku Klux Klan sign on tent

A group of men sitting in a campground. Above the tent in the background is a sign reading "Ku Klux Klan. Case. Bowers. Bacon. Rocwell. Olmested. " Cavalry insignia between the names. Uniforms of soldiers hand-colored. Possibly a reunion...

GLC05137.190

Plugged up artillery piece mounted on wooden planks

Pease Brother, Lee, Mass., publishers. A man stands next to the cannon.

GLC05137.191

The Swamp Angel

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "The celebrated Gun with which Gen. Gillmore threw the first shell into Charleston. Taken at the Brooklyn Navy yard, by permission of Commodore Paulding. Weight 42,500 lbs., with 100 lbs. of powder...

GLC05137.192

Camp Life, Army of the Potomac

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. A group of men around a large pot cooking on a campfire. Front labeled "Cooking in the Army". On back: "Stirring the Pot." Shows men lined up waiting for food while a group of men are cooking in a pot over a...

GLC05137.193

Gymnastic Field Sports

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. "The Human Pyramid." Six men making a pyramid by standing on each others shoulders. Other men lounge in the grass around them.

GLC05137.194

Warming up, out on Picket

Bierstadt Brothers, New Bedford, Mass., photographers. Men around a campfire, warming their hands. Caption on front: "Warming up, out on Picket." Hand colored. Same outdoor area as 5137.178, "Picket guard on alert, near Lewinsville, Va."

GLC05137.195

The Amateur Barber

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Man getting a haircut with five others standing around.

GLC05137.196

Embalming the Dead

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Label on front: "Embalming the Dead." Caption on verso: "Dr. Richard Burr, Embalming Surgeon, Army of the James." Autopsy table looks like a door placed on two barrels.

GLC05137.198

Weighing out the Rations

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Commissary Stores at Camp Essex. One man weighing food, a second man cuts bacon, and a third man writing.

GLC05137.199

W.T. Sherman, General

Handsome image inscribed "W.T. Sherman. General." Imprint on back "Imperial Carte DeVisite by Brady." Pencil note of previous owner on back: "became Gen. in 1869. ta[ken at] 49 [i.e., in 1869]. Edges have been slightly trimmed affecting the print.

GLC05149

[Mary E. Walker, M.D.]

Photograph of the Civil War surgeon Mary Walker wearing her army Medal of Honor. Walker's medal was revoked in 1917 when conditions for the medal were changed to warrant only battle conditions. Her Medal of Honor was reinstated in 1977. An...

GLC05152

Journal of the Senate of the United States of America, being the first session of the thirty seventh congress ...

Title continues, " ... begun and held at the city of Washington, July 4, 1861." Includes Abraham Lincoln's address of 4 July 1861. Printed by the Government Printing Office. Copy of Hon. Waitman T. Willey with his name pasted on the front cover.

GLC05164

Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States: Being the third session of the thirty-seventh congress; ...

Title continues, " ... begun and held at the city of Washington, December 1, 1862." Compilation journal containing Abraham Lincoln's address of 1 December 1862, Ulysses S. Grant's General Order No. 11 expelling Jews from the Department of Tennessee...

GLC05165

No. 162. Battery of thirty-two pounders

Image of an artillery battery behind entrenchments. The men in the foreground adjust their gun, while others in the background prepare to fire theirs. Three cannons and about a hundred soldiers are visible. Fredericksburg lies in the background...

GLC05189

Large albumen photograph, signed twice

Signed twice, once on albumen and once on mount. Per Charles Hamilton, signature and painted clothing on photograph look wartime.

GLC05153

Stereograph view of Citadel at Fort Morgan showing effects of Farragut's shells

GLC05174.01

Stereograph view of freight shed at Savannah, by J.N. Wilson

GLC05174.02

[Richard Yates]

Inlaid on paper.

GLC05177

Nellie Norton: or, Southern slavery and the Bible. A Scriptural refutation of the principal arguments upon which the abolitionists rely. A vindication of Southern slavery from the Old and New Testaments.

Published by Burke, Boykin & Company. Cover consists of faded yellow paper. Outer back cover contains advertisements for other books.

GLC05180

[Collection of Jonathan Bunnell, 121st regiment, New York, cavalry]

GLC05195

Lynchburg Virginian. [October 20, 1864]

Includes an article discussing the recruitment of African Americans for military service. States "We prefer to organize colored regiments now, while we have an abundance of the white element in the field to absorb the other, and to guard effectually...

GLC05196

Journal of the state convention, and ordinances and resolutions adopted in March, 1861.

Mississippi secession convention proceedings. Includes text of the constitution of the Confederate States and the constitution of the state of Mississippi. Original pink wrapper. Published by order of the convention. Printed by E. Barksdale.

GLC05209

to Horace Greeley re: correspondence on Greeley's peace mission, Stephens

Concerning Greeley's peace mission and his dealings with Alexander Stephens.

GLC05256

Letter of Henry J. Raymond and Abraham Lincoln's Cooper Union Address pamphlet [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05303

Abraham Lincoln President of the United States

Done after a Mathew Brady photograph. Shows Lincoln surrounded by an emblematic border done by New York illustrator William Momberger. The images in the borders portray the defeat of the dragon "Secession," freed slaves, western emigration, rural...

GLC05239

Collection of James K. Magie, C company, 78th regiment, Illinois, infantry [Decimalized .01-.51]

Private in the Army of the Cumberland. The letters are written to his wife, Mary, who lived in Macomb, Illinois. (There are 46 manuscript items plus 5 printed items which include 3 newspaper clippings.) Magie also held the position of Brigade...

GLC05241

to [Harlow Higinbotham]

Addressed only to "Dear Friend." Discusses mutual acquaintances and personal matters. His friend is in Clarksburg, West Virginia and he asks him "What sort of a place is Clarksburg?...Have you seen any guerillas yet!" Discusses the Emancipation...

GLC05244

Tintype standing portrait, wearing regulation CSA frock coat

GLC05253

to Randall L. Gibson re: transferring command to Columbus, Ky.

Letter signed by J. F.(?). Illegible as Major, La. [illegible]. Docketed. Collateral to tintype, GLC 5253

GLC05253.02

to Colonel Ewell

Possibly to Richard S. Ewell. Johnston's wife, Lydia Mulligan McLane Johnston, wrote to Ewell two days before. Discusses the travels of other acquaintances in Virginia, including Mr. Paxson. Writes, "...we are here- Mainly in the hope that such an...

GLC05254

Three pamphlets regarding the Civil War and Lincoln assassination [Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection of three pamphlets: 1) "Opinion on the Constitutional power of the Military to try and Execute the Assassins of th president", 2) "The Loyalist's Ammunition", 3) "Expusion of Mr. Bright : Speech of Hon. Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, in the...

GLC05255

to Charles Smith Hamilton

Grant, commander of the Army and Department of the Tennessee and commander of the 13th Corps, organizes troop movement in preparation for his Vicksburg campaign. Orders Hamilton to be prepared to move with his entire command southward, except for...

GLC05268

to Philemon Ewing

Comments on the lack of discipline among volunteer union soldiers and how they terrorize the local population. Sherman also expresses concern for his weak military situation, and fears its exploitation by confederate Generals Simon B. Buckner and...

GLC05283

to [D.W. Lewis]

Discusses his relationship with Robert A. Toombs, his former Secretary of State. Six months earlier Davis had failed to give Toombs a military promotion and he subsequently resigned. Praises Toombs for helping free the south from "A union so odious...

GLC05293

to unknown

To an unknown recipient (name is illegible), apparently a journalist. Wants the recipient to reply to the enclosed letter (not included) and tell his friends that he has no manual to spare. Says to tell that "You can say that I will furnish you with...

GLC05294

Camp scene with four soldiers

Images shows three soldiers seated and one standing in front of an A-frame tent. Graphite inscription on verso "Brady." Imprint on recto "Illustrations of Camp Life. Washington."

GLC05111.02.1353

Two cannon on wheels with man in suit and top hat

The two cannon are pointed toward a river. Graphite inscription on verso "12" " Ward Gun" "N. P. Willis--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Galleries, No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C. & Broadway & Tenth...

GLC05111.02.1363

Washington Arsenal Yard

Image shows one soldier standing in the foreground with a large stock of arsenal, and brick buildings in the background. Graphite inscription on verso "Washington Arsenal Yard" "2.00--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T...

GLC05111.02.1365

Sketch of Jefferson Davis and wife excanging clothes.

Drawing shows a woman handing Jefferson Davis her dress. She is wearing just her slip and corsette. His pants are on the ground next to his knife. A Confederate flag flies in front of a palm tree over a sign that reads: "H'd. Q'ts" and another...

GLC05111.02.1373

Political cartoon: "Uncle Abes Last Joke."

Drawing shows a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by a collage of currency bills of different denominations. Three of the bills have George Washington's image on them, which is circled in each case. Imprint on image "Uncle Abes Last Joke...

GLC05111.02.1375

Carte de visite of Lincoln's head superimposed upon Grant's body

Grant wears mourning ribbon for Lincoln. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by J. S. Young, Washington, Pa."

GLC05111.02.1376

Carte de visite of Grant's head superimposed on woman's body

Grant's beard has been colored blue. Ink inscription on recto "Genl. Grant. Taken in Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "Henry Ulke, 278 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. 1865."

GLC05111.02.1377

As rear admiral, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on recto "Shubrick-- P." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Presented by." Ink inscription on verso "WB Shubrick Rear Admiral." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic...

GLC05111.02.1381

As Navy captain, standing full-length portrait with sword in left hand

Ink inscription on recto "Wilkes." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Wilkes." Photographers imprint on verso: "Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.1386

As Navy commodore, standing 1/2 length portrait with arms folded on chest

Ink inscription on recto "Hudson." Graphite inscription on verso "Commodore Hudson." Photographers imprint on verso: "Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.1396

As Navy Captain, seated 3/4 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Comm. L. Goldsborough From Mrs. G." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Black, 113 Washington Street, Boston."

GLC05111.02.1399

As Navy captain, standing full-length portrait with hat in right hand

Ink inscription on recto "Fairfax." Graphite inscription on verso "Capt. Fairfax." Photographers imprint on verso: "Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph Artists, 299 1/2 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.02.1403

Group of unidentified soldiers posed in front of stone building

Thin red border on recto. Image shows five soldiers, three standing and two seated, in front of a large stone building with arched windows. Photographers imprint on verso: "Carte de Visite, J[o]shua Appleby Williams' Room, Opposite Sissons' Saloon...

GLC05111.02.1347

Group of men eating in camp scene

Image shows six men, one is a captain, another's rank is obscured, and the remainder wear civilian clothes. The opening of an A-frame tent is visible on the right hand edge of the photo. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in...

GLC05111.02.1348

Group of four unidentified men at Point Lookout

Photographers imprint on verso: "Mountain City Gallery, Chattanooga, Tenn. R. M. Lynn & Bro., Photographers."

GLC05111.02.1349