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Valentine's bust of Gen. T.J. Jackson

Carte de visite vignette photograph of Valentine's bust of Jackson, with Valentine's copyright notice. Remnants of two cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC01442.06

to Gov. John Milton

Lee asks the Florida governor if the state could raise troops to defend Pensacola.

GLC01424

to K. Butts

Hood, commanding 2nd Corps of the Army of Tennessee, thanks Butts for a map of Georgia. Envelope addressed to Miss K. Butts of Macon, Georgia.

GLC01425

[Special orders no. 14: appointment of Robert E. Lee as commander-in-chief]

On order of the secretary of war, General Lee is ordered to Richmond, and under the direction of the president, is charged with the "conduct of military operations in the Armies of the Confederacy." Addressed from the Adjutant and Inspector Generals...

GLC01426

Confederate collection - Florida [decimalized]

[decimalized 01430.01-01430.05]

GLC01430

to Governor John Milton

Davis writes as President of the Confederate States to the Governor of Florida about enforcing the Conscript Act in the state and encloses a copy of the instructions (not present). Addresses the issue of physically unfit men reporting for duty and...

GLC01430.01

to John Milton

Garner (possibly Gardner), Assistant Adjutant General, writes from Head Quarters of the Department of Alabama and West Florida, near Pensacola. He replies to a letter from Milton, Governor of Florida, and relates that his commanding general, Braxton...

GLC01430.02

to John Milton

Davis discusses the defense of Florida. He has received Milton's letter requesting aid to Florida. He notes the need to defend Florida, but is unable to send troops. He will, however, send arms and officers. Letter written primarily in the hand of...

GLC01430.03

to Madison Starke Perry

Georgia Governor Brown writes to Florida Governor Perry about the importance of taking control of Pensacola, Florida. He acknowledges "that it will be regarded as a bold move, but it is better to look danger full in the face, than by inaction to...

GLC01430.04

to Ellen Caskie

Returns photographs that he has signed. He tells her to never hesitate to ask him for more. He thanks her for keeping his name out of the papers and requests that she "... ask the editors of the Despatch & Inquirer to cease quarelling over my name."...

GLC01434

to Mrs. R. E. Lee

Letter sent in the care of Colonel Hill Carter to his wife at Shirly, near Petersburg, Va. Free franked field cover addressed to Mrs. R. E. Lee

GLC01436

[Carte de visite of Robert E. Lee]

Carte de visite bust vignette portrait, signed on front. Lee is posed as a Union lieutenant, with mustache. With presentation on verso to Mrs. Caskie by Mary Custiss Lee ("M.C. Lee"). Reprinted by the Stonewall Gallery circa 1865-1870.

GLC01437

[Carte de visite of Robert E. Lee]

Signed on front mount by Lee. Oval bust portrait in uniform as Confederate General. Published by Lee Gallery, Richmond.

GLC01438

[Carte de visite of Marty Custis Lee]

Vignette bust portrait signed on mount and inscribed on verso, "For Mrs. E.J. Caskie from her affecte. Mary Custis Lee." With reddened cheeks, lips, and added red flowers in her hand. Reprint by the Stonewall Gallery circa 1865-1870.

GLC01439

Collection of two documents written by Mary C. Lee [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC01440

to Norvell Caskie

Mary writes of her husband Robert E. Lee's sudden illness. "He has taken very suddenly & alarmingly ill after a day of rather harrassing mental fatigue but is now better & the Dr. gives us good hope he will soon be well again though he is still...

GLC01440.01

to Norvell Caskie

She updates Caskie on her husband Robert E. Lee's illness. " ... Dr. Madison says that the Genl has neither paralysis or apoplexy but is suffering from tension of the nerves of the head connected with his former illness." She advises that in case...

GLC01440.02

Collection of Civil War carte de visite photographs [decimalized]

Mostly post-war reprints and imprints. Various sizes. From the Caskie Family.

GLC01442

[Pierre T. G. Beauregard]

Carte de visite vignette portrait of Pierre G. T. Beauregard (1818-1893) in civilian clothing by Selden & Ennis

GLC01442.01

J.P. Benjamin

Carte de visite vignette photograph of an engraved portrait of Benjamin. No imprint. Benjamin has a slight smile.

GLC01442.02

Carte de visite seated portrait by C.R. Rees, published by Selden

Carte-de-visite of Jefferson Davis holding a cane, hat and leather gloves . The Rees & Co. imprint has a pasted label for Selden & Co. beneath.

GLC01442.03

[Jefferson Davis]

Carte-de-visite size vignette engraved portrait of Jefferson Davis.

GLC01442.04

["Stonewall" Jackson

Shows Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) standing near a tent while cavalry are in formation.

GLC01442.05

Gen. A.S. Johnston

Carte de visite size vignette engraved portrait of a mustacioed Albert Sidney Johnston (1803-1862) by Elias Dexter.

GLC01442.07

[Carte de visite, Joseph E. Johnston]

Half-length portrait in profile of Johnston wearing dark civilian clothing. With E. & H.T. Anthony imprint on verso.

GLC01442.08