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Lookout Mountain Hotel, Hooker's HQ in 1863

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Mountain Hotel, Hooker's HQ in 1863." Front view of the hotel with approximately ten men and women gathered at the base of the stairs.

GLC04749.05

Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls and Lake, Lookout Mtn, April 1864." View of the falls and lake similar to image #3, but includes large group of men gathered at the edge of the lake.

GLC04749.06

Chattanooga, from 4th St. Looking Towards Market

Pencil inscription on verso: "Chattanooga, from 4th St. Looking Towards Market." View of a cluster of buildings.

GLC04749.07

Redoubt Carpenter

Pencil inscription on verso: "Redoubt Carpenter." Image of bridge, river, and town as seen from above. Probably taken from atop a hill.

GLC04749.08

Lula Falls, Lookout Mountain.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lula Falls, Lookout Mountain." Image of 12 men seated and standing on rocks near waterfall.

GLC04749.09

[Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn]

Pencil inscription on verso: "Aldehoff School, Lookout Mtn." Image of men and women gathered in front of a white two-story building. Some of the men are carrying musical instruments.

GLC04749.10

Lookout Point

Pencil inscription on verso: "Lookout Point." Image of a woman in ruffled dress and cape seated on the edge of a rock.

GLC04749.11

Citico Mound, Chatanooga [sic], T.N.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Citico Mound, Chatanooga [sic], T.N." Image of men standing at base and on top of a fenced-in mound. Small building on top of mound with flagpole.

GLC04749.12

Street Scene, Not in Cities under the Gun

Pencil inscription on verso: "Street Scene, Not in Cities under the Gun." Image of muddy street with numerous businesses and several men alongside the road. Sign near building in foreground reads "Cressey Adams Co., Photographers."

GLC04749.13

Tennessee River

Pencil inscription on verso: "Tennessee River." Image of river with mountain in background.

GLC04749.14

Checking a Pass, Bridge Over TN River, Chatanooga [sic].

Pencil inscription on verso: "Checking a Pass, Bridge Over TN River, Chatanooga [sic]." Image of two men standing on bridge; one man uniform, the other in civilian clothing.

GLC04749.15

[Military Camp Opposite Market St. Bridge]

Pencil inscription on verso: "Military Camp Opposite Market St. Bridge." Image winter encampment in foreground with bridge visible in the distance.

GLC04749.16

Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN.

Pencil inscription on verso: "Grant's HQ, Chatanooga [sic], TN." Image of large house with pillars surrounded by trees. Two soldiers stand guard in front of fence surrounding house.

GLC04749.17

to his mother

Writes from Camp Stanley. Pages 5-8 may go to another letter.

GLC06167.03

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Includes a clipping.

GLC06167.04

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry.

GLC06167.05

to his sister

Written from headquarters of the Fourth Michigan Cavalry. Includes drawing of Middleton, Tennessee.

GLC06167.06

to his mother

Re: asks for news from home, refers to the Middletown raid, forwards his wish not to be mentioned in the town newspapers.
Written at Camp Park.

GLC06167.07

to his mother

Re: refers to another Skirmish with the rebel forces, forwards a tale of flagraising for Tennessee folk . . . "They actually believed we 'Yanks' had enormous horns and long tails."

GLC06167.08

to his sister

Re: Sends news of himself, reminder to his sister of his birthday which is coming up a week later (he would turn 21), news of the death of Charley Allen.

GLC06167.09

to his mother

Requests more mail from home, sends his own optimistic view on the war, recounts tale of another raid on an enemy camp.

GLC06167.10

to his mother

Recounts battles of cavalry fought with the rebels in Dallas, Georgia.

GLC06167.11

to his father

Gives news of General Sherman's attacks on the enemy in Georgia, refers to the accuracy of the Rebel artillery fire, and requests that his father attempt to gain for him a commission as an officer.

GLC06167.12

to his mother

Relays news of war. Sends word of his position as Acting Adjutant for the regiment (a post he has held for two months and does not enjoy), reminds her that his twenty-second birthday occurred the day before.

GLC06167.13

to his mother

Gives news of the regiment march to Eastport, Mississippi. Relays his exact term of service remaining (seven months and twelve days left in the Union Army).

GLC06167.14

to his father

Relays tale of his difficulty obtaining a pass for entry into town to replace his boots and the fact that he is under arrest and will "stand a Court Martial" for the offense of being absent without leave. Sends this news as a warning of the possible...

GLC06167.15

to his mother

Informs his mother of the regiment's return to Alabama, tells of life in Winter Quarters where there is no food, and notes that he is still under arrest, but expects to be released in a few days.

GLC06167.16

J.W. Excell, vignette bust portrait in uniform

Excell imprint and green three-cent tax stamp on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform. White mount with gold border.

GLC06272.01

Carte de visite of W.L. [Lindsay]

Van Stavoren imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Yours truly, W.L. Lindsay[?], Capt. A.A.A.O., Chif. Ca[illegible] and Boss of Hdqr Negro." Three quarter length standing view in uniform.

GLC06272.02

Carte de visite of Captain J.Rexfo[r]d

Terry & Yeatman imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. J. Rexfo[r?]d." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.03

Carte de visite of [West, Lieut.]

Terry & Yeatman imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Lieut. West." Vignette bust portrait in uniform, facing proper left.

GLC06272.04

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Illegible photographer's stamp and two red one-cent tax stamps on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.05

Carte de visite of George M. Welles

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Yours truly, Geo. M. Welles, Capt. 8th Mich. Ca." Ink inscription on verso: "Residence Niles, Mich." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.06

Carte de visite of Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.

Measurements and explanations of allegorical figures printed on verso. Full view of the monument.

GLC06272.07

Carte de visite of D.R. Rozell[?]

Ink inscription on recto: Yours truly, D.R. Rozell, Lieut. 8th Mich. Cav." Ink inscription on verso: "Jonesville, Mich." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.08

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Full length standing view of a very young soldier in uniform.

GLC06272.09

Carte de visite of [George Nunsley]

Millis imprint and blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Yours truly, Geo. Nunsley, 8th Mich. Cav." Vignette bust portrait in civilian dress.

GLC06272.10

Carte de visite [Unidentified.]

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.11

Carte de visite of John W. Bennett

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. John W. Bennett." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.12

Carte de visite of Major Buck

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: Maj. Buck, Marshall, Mich." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.13

Carte de visite of Henry L. Houghtalin

Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Henry L. Houghtalin." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.14

Carte de visite of J.B. Warner

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. J.B. Warner." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.15

Carte de visite [unidentified]

Half-length seated portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.16

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Half-length portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.17

Carte de visite of Captain Deford

Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Deford." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.18

Carte de visite of M.A. McDonell

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Respectfully yours, M.A. McDonell, Capt. 8th Mich. Cav."

GLC06272.19

Carte de visite of A.L. Hathaway

Blue two-cent tax stamp on verso and Millis imprint on verso. Ink inscription on recto: "Yours truly, A.L. Hathaway, Capt. 8 Mich. Cav., Hartland, Michigan." Vignette bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.20

Carte de visite [unidentified]

Baldwin imprint on verso. Full-length standing portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.21

Carte de visite [Unidentified]

Porter imprint and orange two-cent tax stamp on verso. "Felicity" inscribed in ink on recto. Seated three-quarter length portrait in uniform. M.H. Porter

GLC06272.22

Carte de visite of Jim Wells

Martin imprint on verso. Ink inscription on verso: "Capt. Jim Wells." Bust portrait in uniform.

GLC06272.23