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to Henry Jackson Hunt

Informs Hunt that Century Magazine has offered him (Gibbon) $100 to write an article on the surrender of Appomattox. Wonders if Hunt thinks this an adequate price. States that his article will be a selection from his book Personal Recollections of...

GLC02382.058

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Reports cavalry attacks on Confederates after Gettysburg.

GLC02414.001

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Cowan discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt previously wrote for Century Magazine. Discusses the battle in great detail, feeling that his battery's service has continually been overlooked by historians. Remarks, "I cannot be blamed...

GLC02382.107

to Emily J. Semmes

Cleveland, Emily and Paul Semmes's nephew, describes in detail Semmes's death. General Semmes was mortally wounded in Longstreet's charge at Gettysburg and died in the retreat. Sends the letter care of Captain Cody. Emily Semmes wrote a note on the...

GLC02411

Telegraph to Eliakim P. Scammon

Written by the Assistant Superintendent of Military Telegraphs to Union Brigadier General Scammon. Informs Scammon that the news from Gettysburg is that General Robert E. Lee has sent in the flag of truce. "Lee sent in Flag of Truce, asking...

GLC02414.002

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I have participated in the following engagements, viz Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Weldon R. R....my desire is...to remain service if found Capable...."

GLC02414.372

Gettysburg and Vicinity: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South

One map entitled "Gettysburg and Vicinity: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South" dated 1864. Depicts a topographical map of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. Caption notes, "from an actual survey by an engineer...

GLC08878.0125

Battle of Gettysburg

One engraving entitled "Battle of Gettysburg" dated 1862. Depicts a view of Union forces during the battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3 1863. In the foreground, wounded soliders rest, behind them officers on horseback deliberate as the battle carries on...

GLC08878.0148

Battle of Gettysburg, PA

One engraving entitled "Battle of Gettysburg, PA" dated 1865. Depicts a view of a Union field artillery battery, during the battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. In the foreground the bodies of two Union soliders lay on the ground, behind them an...

GLC08878.0149

Increasing Importance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

Address given before Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania

GLC08880.010