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[Diary of Ronald A. Kennedy of the Vermont Infantry, 1865]

One diary dated 1865 belonging to Ronald A. Kenendy is unsigned, and mostly written in pencil. Does not contain much battle content, but features lists and accounting information.

GLC03954.03

Oration Delivered on the Battlefield of Gettysburg

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC07743.02

to Parents

Last wrote them two weeks ago. Went out on a walk "for our health." Took in 30 blacks, destroyed 2 grist mills, took two loads of bacon, and captured some 50 Rebels while on the walk. The 6th corps was acting as reserves to cover General Custer's...

GLC09355.049

to Mother

Just finished writing a letter to Charlie and will now write to her. Glad to hear her July 4th was so pleasant. One year ago on the 4th his corps was celebrating the victory at Gettysburg. Does not know where he will be for the next July 4th, but...

GLC09355.079

to Lile Miller

Murray writes to his wife: "Dear Lile I almost dread when we are discharged it will Be almost like changing climate, the mode of living is so diferent, But I think I can manage..." Has been temporarily marked "off duty" by the doctor. Hopes to keep...

GLC02155.106

to Lile Miller

Written in camp at Bristoe Station.

GLC02155.128

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.149

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.168

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.171

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.173

to Michael Miller

GLC02155.187

to Sister and Cousin

GLC02155.193

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Short and punchy letter listing service at Bull Run, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, & several skirmishes, ending "I have no desire to remain in Service in time of Peace"

GLC02414.443

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"I was with my Regiment in the battles of Chancellorsville, & Gettysburg; and received a wound through the thigh during the latter engagement..."

GLC02414.364

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Gregory was a Yale-trained doctor, served as head of U.S. General Hospital in St. Augustine. Fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.

GLC02414.389

to unknown

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. "Reports from Harrisburg Represent all quiet there Rebels having dispersed from that neighborhood - Genl McClellan passed through here today on his way to Washington - it is now settled that...

GLC02414.230

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"...was in the Battles of first Bull Run Chancelorsville Va Gettysburg Pa...."

GLC02414.365

Albumen photograph of John Geary in uniform by Henssey & Co.

Geary commanded the XII Corps at Gettysburg. He restored order to San Francisco but failed to do the same as territorial governor of Kansas. After the Civil War he was governor of Pennsylvania.

GLC00235

Field where Gen. Reynolds fell, Gettysburg [published by Gardner]

Photograph, not showing Reynold's body, but showing corpses on the field after the battle.

GLC02435

The Battle of Gettysburg, PA, July 3d 1863.

Handcolored lithograph, possibly contemporary with the battle. Caption reads "This terrific and bloody conflict between the gallant 'Army of the Potomac,' commanded by their great General George G. Meade, and the hosts of the rebel 'Army of the...

GLC03445

Various documents signed by Civil War Generals who played a role at Gettysburg [Decimalized .01-.08]

Collection of eight documents, each related to Union or Confederate Generals that played a role at the battle of Gettysburg.

GLC03469

to unknown

Written by Commander Woodward to an unknown general. Says he has been away and just received his invite. Says he tried to get quarters at the hotel but failed. Says he has "made up my mind that as Gettysburgh was about the only battle that the Army...

GLC03479.68

Descriptive key to the painting of the Repulse of Longstreet's Assault at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Published by Bachelder, New York. The original painting was historically arranged by Bachelder, and painted by James Walker. The book outlines the battle, shows the relative positions of the contending forces, and explains the points of local and...

GLC03522

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 Elhanan M. Mast

Comments on a 4 July celebration at Urbana, Ohio: "the Orator of the day was Hon. West of Belfontaine. I heard part of the Oration, when a shower of rain coming up dispersed the assemblage for awhile. he was amplifying on the negro and beginning to...

GLC03523.10.079

To Joseph M. Maitland

Tells his son that "my prayer is daily that you all may be prepared that if the Master calleth you may be received to that Land where there is no more death, no more bloodshed." Informs him that General George Meade was "not quite swift enough to...

GLC03523.10.080

to Elhanan M. Mast

A vibrant letter written to "brother Mast." Writes, "Good morning brother Mast! What are you doing this delightful sabbath sunday! The bells are ringing the birds are singing and every thing and every body seems to say 'God and gratitude' and you Mr...

GLC03523.10.081

to Joseph M. Maitland

Reports that the draft will begin in Kingston the following week. Discusses Morgan's Raid, noting "At last accounts Morgan and his men were still pursuing his course without much interruption." Complains that [Lieutenant Colonel] Benjamin P. Runkle...

GLC03523.10.082

Photograph of John Burns in civilian suit, standing full-length portrait with musket

Ink inscription on recto "The solitary Union man of Gettysburgh when the Army of the Potomac occupied that town." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book" "John Burns" "The solitary union man found at Gettysburgh when the Army of the Potomac occupied...

GLC05111.02.0981

Meade's Headquarters at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Image shows two small wooden buildings surrounded by fields and trees. Two men are visible, one standing at the corner of the house, the other reclining on the ground. Graphite inscription on verso "21" "Meade's Headquarters during the Battle of...

GLC05111.02.1310

McPherson's Farm with two people in the foreground, barns in the distance

The standing individual could possibly be Mathew Brady. Graphite inscription on verso "1.00--." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.1311

Entrance to Gettysburg Cemetery

Image showsa large arch at the entrance to the Gettysburg Naval Cemetery. Bomb damage is evident. Two people are visible, one in front of the arch, the other person is in the distance. Graphite inscription on verso "22" "Entrance to Gettysburg...

GLC05111.02.1325

View of Little Round Top, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Image shows a view of Little Round Top, with two men in a wagon in the middle distance. Graphite inscription on verso "Little Round Top--Gettysburg-1863 man on left probably Mathew Brady photo by T. O'Sullivan. Horan P. 74" "1.50--."...

GLC05111.02.1326

Gettysburg Single-story house with two cannon in the front yard

Image shows a stone house with two cannon in the front yard. On the right edge of the photo are two tombstones, one of which has the name "Knapp" engraved upon it.

GLC05111.02.1328

Scene of Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. *Place where Gen. Warren was killed on Little Round Top.

Image shows a view of a large field in the distance. The photo was taken from the top of a hill looking out upon the field. Graphite inscription on verso "Scene of Gen. Pickett's Charge Looking Towards Gettysburg 1863" ".75--." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.1329

An oration delivered on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, (November 19, 1863,) at the consecration of the cemetery

First printing by Baker & Godwin. Contains the speeches of Edward Everett and Abraham Lincoln delivered at the dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. "To which is added interesting reports of the dedication ceremony...

GLC05124

Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others [word processed inventory available]

This collection contains 138 carte de visites, 4 stereocards and 1 cabinet card of various Civil War era generals, politicians, and interesting civilians. The collection was assembled by a private collector. Imprints include E. & H.T. Anthony, A.S...

GLC05135

General Absalom Baird

Half-length view. In uniform.

GLC05135.001

Major William F. Barry

Half-length view.

GLC05135.003

General Ambrose E. Burnside

Three-quarter length view.

GLC05135.004

Benjamin F. Butler

Civilian dress. Profile. Seated, half-length view.

GLC05135.005

Johnny Clem

Full-length. Napoleonic pose.

GLC05135.007

John M. Corse

Half-length view.

GLC05135.008

Thomas L. Crittenden

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.009

Marcellus M. Crocker

Half-length view.

GLC05135.010

Grenville M. Dodge

Standing, three-quarter length view.

GLC05135.011

Elmer F. Ellsworth

Standing. Probably heavily retouched. On the back there is an excert from the Mysterious Likeness of Col. Ellsworth and Letters

GLC05135.012

Quincy A. Gilmore

Standing. Three quarter length view.

GLC05135.013

Ulysses S. Grant

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.014

Walter Q. Gresham

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.015

Winfield S. Hancock

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.016

Samuel P. Heintzleman

Seated, half-view.

GLC05135.017

Joseph Hooker

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.018

Charles E. Hovey

Standing. Full-length pose.

GLC05135.019

Oliver O. Howard

Half-length view.

GLC05135.020

Stephen A. Hurlbut

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.021

Loren Kent

Seated. Three quarter length pose.

GLC05135.022

Hugh J. Kilpatrick

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.023

Joseph F. Knipe

Bust portrait. Wears a hat with a star on it.

GLC05135.024

Joseph A.J. Lightburn

Half-view.

GLC05135.025

John Logan

Bust portrait

GLC05135.026

John McArthur

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.027

George B. McClellan

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.028

James B. McPherson

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.029

Geroge G. Meade

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.030

John F. Miller

Half-length view.

GLC05135.031

John A. Mower

Half-length view.

GLC05135.032

Peter J. Osterhaus

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.033

John Pope

Standing. Napoleonic pose.

GLC05135.034

William D. Porter

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.035

Joseph J. Reynolds

Half-length view.

GLC05135.036

William S. Rosecrans

Photograph of engraving or painting. Seated on a horse.

GLC05135.037

Lovell H. Rousseau

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.038

Carl Schurz

With one star, wearing glasses. Seated, half-length view.

GLC05135.039

Winfield Scott

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.040

Philip H. Sheriden

Half-length view.

GLC05135.041

William T. Sherman

Half-length view. Sherman has two stars.

GLC05135.042

William T. Sherman

Seated on a horse in an abandoned confederate fort near Atlanta.

GLC05135.043

Giles A. Smith

Bust portrait. Smith has one star.

GLC05135.044

John E. Smith

Bust portrait. Profile. Smith has one star.

GLC05135.045

Morgan L. Smith

Bust portrait. Profile. Smith has one star.

GLC05135.046

William F. Smith

Bust portrait. Profile.

GLC05135.047

William S. Smith

Bust portrait. Civilian dress.

GLC05135.048

James B. Steedman

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.049

John D. Stevenson

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.050

George H. Thomas

Half-length view.

GLC05135.051

Lorenzo Thomas

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.052

George D. Wagner

Seated, half-length view. Napoleonic pose.

GLC05135.053

Joseph D. Webster

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.054

John T. Wilder

Half-length view.

GLC05135.055

Alpheus S. Williams

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.056

James H. Wilson

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.057

Pierre T. Beauregard

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.058

Braxton Bragg

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.059

John C. Breckenridge

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.060

Simon B. Buckner

Seated, three-quarter length view.

GLC05135.061

Simon B. Buckner

Seated, three-quarter length view. GLC05135.061 is a close-up.

GLC05135.062

Richard S. Ewell

Oval cut photo, Bust portrait.

GLC05135.063

Nathan B. Forrest

Bust portrait, vignetted

GLC05135.064

William J. Hardee

Bust portrait, vignetted

GLC05135.065