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to Jefferson Davis

"I propose for your consideration sending two good brigades from this army to reinforce Genl. Jackson. These. . . will make him strong enough to wipe out Fremont. . ." Jackson will "sweep down north of the Chickahominy, cut up McClellan's...

GLC08374

to W. H. Jackson

"We were disposed to deal liberally with your hospitals and the people generally in the district but there is a limit to such concession, and I think it is reached. . ." Endorsed by Confederate General W. H. Jackson to Joseph Johnston: "None of my...

GLC08376

to General Nathan G. Evans

Report on combat near Stone Bridge during battle of First Manassas, including capture of Col. Corcoran.

GLC08377

to Father

Reports that 1200 prisoners passed through Baltimore from Vicksburg today and that The New York Seventh arrived yesterday. Tells his father that the hospital now has 185 patients and is filling up quickly as the "wonded are arriving in this city by...

GLC03523.08.74

to Sister

Reports that they are receiving patients "every five minutes" at the hospital, as the "city is flooded with wounded." Tells her there "was considerable excitement in the city...as some of the scouting parties of the rebels came within 7 miles of the...

GLC03523.08.76

to Sister

Reports to his sister from the U.S. Army General Hospital that they currently have a Conferderate major general, a brigadier, a captain, and a couple of lieutenants in the hospital. Tells her that "no news a stirring around the City."

GLC03523.08.80

to Elhenan M. Mast

Discusses with his brother-in-law the idea of a draft in Kingston. Describes a "war meeting" he recently attended, where a great number of men from their community decided to volunteer for the war. Reports that "I was in town this afternoon and I...

GLC03523.10.026

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses pleasure at receiving her letters, and the Herald and Danbury newspapers. Reports he has seen nephew George and he is very thin. States the rebels will have to capture the forts before...

GLC03523.20.06

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her. Comments "It will be a source of great gratification for me to know that we have done our share towards preserving the Union and Liberties of our country." Inquires...

GLC03523.20.08

to Father

Writes from a camp near James River, [Virginia]. Details latest military endeavors, starting with an arms inspection by General George McClellan. Soon thereafter, the Rebels began to shell and the soldiers were ordered onto a different part of the...

GLC03523.08.40

to Elhanan M. Mast

Writes to his brother-in-law, possibly in regards to the war, "we have been for several days in a state of anxiety in regard to your situation having learned that you were surrounded by that notorious scoundrel Floyd..." Gives updates on various...

GLC03523.10.038

to Elhanan M. Mast

Provides his brother-in-law with details about the war, reporting that "our forces met with a terrible defeat at the Battle of [Port] Republic..." Mentions General George McClellan's move to make the James River the base of his operations. Discusses...

GLC03523.10.042

to friends at home

Ticknor writes to his friends from Kingston, Georgia. Reports they are in pursuit of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston and his troops. Informs they routed Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston at Dalton, Georgia and again ten miles away...

GLC03523.30.12

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 309 (November 10, 1863)]

Subjects include General Expectation of a Battle in the Vicinity of Chattanooga, Forces Now Occupy Knoxville, Tennessee, Sherman to Command in Tennessee, Meade to Advance Again, The Federals Occupying Charleston, Capture of Bragg's Forage Train, From...

GLC05959.07.03

to Joseph Curtis

Written in the field between Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Gorsuch, Captain of the 83rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, writes to his uncle. He wishes to describe the movement of his troops in detail, but writes that newspapers have covered...

GLC00653.09.09

to Joseph Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes to his uncle Joseph during the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi. He states "My office is perfectly over run with business worse than ever you were 1st of...

GLC00653.09.11

to William Beckett

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his friend the day the Union won the Battle of Vicksburg. He declares "Today is an era in our career as an army, and as individuals, for today Vicksburg has fallen. Long and...

GLC00653.09.12

to Joseph Curtis and his wife, Mary Gorsuch Curtis

Gorsuch, Captain and Provost Marshal of the 13th Army Corps, writes to his aunt and uncle as his corps attacks Jackson, Mississippi. He writes that the Union army attacked General Joseph E. Johnston's force, which was entrenched at Jackson, the...

GLC00653.09.13

[Engraving of Jefferson Davis]

Engraving based on the original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC03384.02

Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 19 (November 29, 1861)]

Subjects include Lord Lyons and the capture of the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell, admission of Missouri to the Confederacy, 11 November 1861 proclamation from the governor to the volunteer militia companies of the state. This issue...

GLC05959.01.01

Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 21 (December 1, 1861)]

Subjects include the advancing of General Price, Proclamation by Gov. Brown urging Georgians to fight, Affairs in Pensacola. This issue includes a story on a prisoner of war, Major Vodges, taken at the battle of Santa Rosa Island, and the account of...

GLC05959.01.02

The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 6 (November 3, 1862)]

Wry comment on a recent reference to "By Order of Gen. Beauregard," "Another Glorious Victory" - the establishment of a Southern publishing house in Georgia.

GLC05959.02.04

The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 11 (December 8, 1862)]

The Reign of Terror (criticizing Governor Brown), Seizure (opposing state seizure of public property), What Mr. Stephens Said on Raising New Crops.

GLC05959.02.07

The Countryman. [Vol. 20, no. 2 (January 10, 1865)]

President Jefferson Davis & the Press.

GLC05959.02.09

Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 297 (July 11, 1861)]

Governor Moore issues a Proclamation calling for 3,000 Volunteers, Secession in California, The Reinforcement of Ft. Pickens, The Engagement near Martinsburg, The Skirmish Near Newport News, Adjutant-Gen. of Virginia Issues Orders to Commanders to...

GLC05959.03.01