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[List of those killed and wounded at Arkansas Post aboard the USS "Baron de Kalb"]

Lists 2 killed, 2 seriously wounded and probably mortal, 4 seriously wounded, and 9 slightly wounded from the crew of the USS "Baron de Kalb" at the battle for Arkansas Post. A carte de visite photograph (9.6 x 6.1 cm) of Theodore Zendon, one of the...

GLC03804.04

to John G. Walker

Written by Haupt, who was working with Walker in Nicaragua (see GLC03804.25 -- he is referenced as one of the guests on the receipt) on the feasibility of creating a canal there. Says he heard that "Menocal has been 'pardoned'" and assigned to duty...

GLC03804.30

[Cabinet portrait of Charles E. Vaughn]

Postwar cabinet photograph of an elderly Vaughn in uniform. Inscription on verso reads: Co. I. 7th Reg. Vermont Vol. East Pulteny, Rullard Co. Vt.

GLC03856.02

to sister

He remarks that it has been a year and a day since he enlisted and though "there is no more signs of peace now than there was then," he is willing to stay for one more year. He expects that his sister has seen John who is no longer with his regiment...

GLC03858.02.14

Civil War era tintype of [Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Civil War era tintype of Sarsons from waist up, in an infantry uniform with hat and rifle. GLC03953.18-.20 show Sarsons in different ranks, from private to captain.

GLC03953.19

[Civil War era tintype of Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Pictures Sarsons from waist up, in a uniform with a knapsack slung over his back. He is hatless. GLC03953.18-.20 show Sarsons in different ranks, from private to captain.

GLC03953.20

[Eleazer L. Sarsons and his family]

Family portrait showing Sarsons and his wife, Etta (as reported by the Civil War pensions index), sitting in front, and their two children standing behind. The printed verso identifies the photograph as being made through an "Instantaneous Process...

GLC03953.22

[Photograph of Eleazer L. Sarsons]

Oval portrait showing a bearded Sarsons wearing a suit.

GLC03953.23

[Photograph of Etta Sarsons]

Oval portrait of the wife of Eleazer L. Sarsons, Etta (as reported by the Civil War pensions index).

GLC03953.24

to Asa W. Slayton

Rosaline requests that Asa write more frequently. He describes the illness and eventual death of Edgan Chapman. He describes funeral held at school house and a song sang by one of the students in his honor. He predicts a good fruit harvest. Rosalina...

GLC03955.11

to Asa W. Slayton

Emma thanks Asa for sending her a birthday package. She reports that the other brothers have also sent packages. Emma reminisces about times when the family was together and expresses grievance over recent death of their father. She offers to...

GLC03955.13

to Asa W. Slayton

Complains that neighbors have been stealing produce, fruit and grains. Author threatens to shoot neighbors if they are found on property. Author notes that many neighbors are frequently on the move and hopes that these too will leave soon. Author...

GLC03955.14

[Glossy photocard of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth]

Colored picture card of Colonel Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, wearing his uniform. Two crossed American flags grace the background along with two bayonetted rifles. Underneath the picture of Ellsworth is an image of a sword and olive branch crossing. Also...

GLC03617.01

to P. Burwell Rogers

[Unsigned carbon copy. Author and place of writing inferred from other correspondence, see # 11 &14.] She received his letter and will send him a copy of an old photograph and an outline of her uncle's life.

GLC05344.05.08

to P. Burwell Rogers

[Unsigned carbon copy. Author and place of writing inferred from other correspondence, see # 11 &14.] Enclosing a short "sketch" of her uncle's life. She will send the photograph under separate cover. She asks for a copy of the magazine when it is...

GLC05344.05.09

to Salley S. Alfriend

He received the short biography and photograph of Frank Alfriend. He thinks it will make an interesting story. It should be published in the S.A.E. Record, 1 March 1930.

GLC05344.05.10

David P. Harmon

Bust portrait of Harmon with printed signature underneath the image.

GLC06143.21

1863 Diary

GLC06160.01

Belt Buckle

GLC06160.02

Photograph of Jefferson Cruger

GLC06160.03

Comb

GLC06160.04

Cased Photograph of Jefferson Cruger

GLC06160.05

Unidentified cloth piece (probabaly from collar)

GLC06160.06

Tintype photograph of young man

GLC06160.07

Calico Handkerchief

GLC06160.08

Small American Flag

GLC06160.09

[Girl with cat]

Found behind photograph of Hildring family (GLC06196.202).

GLC06196.202.04

to Lovina

Author signs as "Charles," and writes from White River Landing. Describes the crowding of troops traveling upriver on the transport "Nebraska." Comments on troop movements, and relates that a national salute was held in the morning to recognize the...

GLC06593.03

to sister Ettie

Writes that Rosecrans was in Chattanooga with his regiment and he wishes he were there. Asks how his siblings Josh and Martt are getting along. Writes that rations have been reduced to half, but there is still plenty of potatoes and beef. Urges...

GLC06728.055

Photograph of John Weeks

GLC06728.119

[Ticket for "The War for the Union"]

Admits one school scholar to "Brady & Gardner's Gorgeous Tableaux of 'The War for the Union,' " (a photography exhibition compiled by noted Civil War photographers Alexander Gardner and Mathew Brady). Contains positive quotations reviewing the...

GLC06452.05.07

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from "Harvey Hosp Madison." He often thinks of the women from the Broad & Cherry Hospital, Ward B when he gets lonely. Describes his wound and the progress he has made rehabilitating his leg. Says he will not talk to any of the "boys" from the...

GLC06559.007

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Warrenton, Virginia. Thanks Ogden for her letter and expresses his happiness that her husband, who is also in the militia, escaped the shelling of Carlisle unharmed. Says his company has "seen as hard service as any troops in...

GLC06559.025

to Sarah Ogden

Writes he has been sick, but has continued his duty, despite this. Says his illness was brought on by exposure and neglect, but by the time his regiment moves, he should be better. Believes he already sent Ogden a photograph, but says he will send...

GLC06559.026

to Sarah Ogden

Apologizes for not visiting her at the Hospital while he was in the area. Tells her to keep the money he sent her previously. States, "I may get home this winter then I can take it with me." Says he has been appointed to the position of ward master...

GLC06559.052

to Sarah Ogden

Writes he arrived in Chicago, where he was admitted to the Marine Hospital until the twenty-fifth and had two more bones removed from his foot. He thanks Ogden and conveys his mother's thanks as well. Encloses two pictures (not included) in the...

GLC06559.064

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Chestnut Hill Hospital. Thanks Ogden for nursing him back to health during his hospital stay. Says he has not yet made frames for Ogden and Perot, but he has made the chains for her and Mrs. Jacops. Also discusses a punishment he...

GLC06559.085

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from camp near Potomac Creek. Says he wishes he were back at the hospital. Describes an incident where he fell asleep outside and woke up "snowed under in the morning and almost froze to death." Says he has been reading the Bible every day...

GLC06559.088

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from "Head Quarters A" of Potomac Signal Corps." Says the news of the Broad and Cherry Hospital's closing saddens him and other grateful wounded soldiers. Notes he is sorry to "learn of Miss Peterson's accident." Tells Ogden that he saw...

GLC06559.093

to Sarah Ogden

Thanks Ogden for the news concerning the amputation of Orice's arm. Says she received a letter from Orice, asking her to send him a photograph of herself, which she had taken, but has not sent. She sent news of the amputation to Orice's family and...

GLC06559.102

to Sarah Ogden

Pankow, who was engaged to William Hartman, tells Ogden that he kept two pictures of the two of them. Requests Ogden sends her the pictures if possible. Mentions that Mr. Hartman's son-in-law's brother, a "comrade of William," would have visited...

GLC06559.115

to Sarah Ogden

Apologizes for not writing sooner. Says the family received William's body and the bullet from his wound. Describes William's funeral, and asks Ogden for copies of her photograph, for the family and for William's fiancée.

GLC06559.116

to Sarah Ogden

Writes from Lebanon. Surmises that Mr. Hartman's letter was probably lost because the family received no response. Asks Ogden to send the family a photograph so that they may see the person so dedicated to the care of a total stranger.

GLC06559.117

Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America

Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...

GLC05723.01

to Clara M. Miller

Addressed to "Dear Pitty." Good letter mentions "the little stamp photos" form his mother. Talks about mud and spills, a lady getting stuck in mud. Mentions saloons and gambling: "This place is certainly awful for disreputable characters, you can...

GLC05755.020

to Clara M. Miller

re: He is leaving to Good Hope Bay for a month or two. The group was supposed to leave that day but was postponed because of a blizzard. He had his picture taken with the dogs. Mentions all the dogs' names. Also mentions the accounts of the day the...

GLC05755.026

to Clara M. Miller

He has received great amount of letters. He believes that he won't have to answer them all. Wants a good picture of Clara in "good size". Explains his confrontation with a man, which he did not enjoy.

GLC05755.033

to Clara M. Miller

re: Longs for reading matter and to see her. Working night and day. He sent her a pictures and gave her some letters to Miss Nettie from his brother. Talks little about summons. Also about Miss Nettie.

GLC05755.040

to Clara M. Miller

re: The pictures are fine that she sent. Describes the beauty of Alaskan Mother Nature. "To night is a beautiful moon brightnight and all is still…" He mentions about inditing Mr. Wright and testifying before the grand jury.

GLC05755.052

to Clara M. Miller

Includes note dated 9/9 with photo of two men in front of tent with huskies.

GLC05755.054