Summer 2025 PD for K–12 teachers: Registration is now open!
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
January 20, 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He has been sick. But the doctor has broken up his fever. He continues to get better. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.132.01
Note folded like a triangle. He says Lucien on one side. Inside there are three words, illegible.
GLC02744.132.02
1 piece of cloth
circa 1861-1864
Capt A. Comstock witten in black
GLC02744.265
to Alexander M. Ross
18 March 1878
Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895
Thanks Ross for two photographs of his fathers last written words. Requests more copies of this photograph for other family members, and says many people request his father's autograph.
GLC03007.04
to Carrie
2 October 1861
Ladd, George, fl. 1861-1862
He really wants a picture of her. he says Gen. McClellan is in fear that the Rebels have crossed the Potomac. They are slowly advancing.
GLC03057.01
to Celicia Paul
February 1, 1863
Paul, Miles W., fl. 1862-1863
Paul expresses a desire to come home and see his wife: "O if I Cold only see you wonst I have your Picture But that is not like the original". Paul describes the poor weather in the camp, and writes that he thought his regiment would switch camp...
GLC03058.07
to Alexander M. Ross [Fragment]
1878
Second page of a two page letter, first page missing. Thanks the recipient for sending him a copy of "The Lincoln Memorial Album." Says the recipient's contribution to the book "interested me greatly" and that "I had not before quite understood...
GLC03007.07
[merchants building]
[1861-1865]
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
Shows a three-story wooden building with signs for various types of merchants, including clothing, furniture, and millinery. A fourth sign advertises Carpenter's Photography Studio.
GLC03029.23
to the committee on the Shaw monument
4 June 1897
Atkinson, Edward, 1827-1905
Atkinson, treasurer of the Robert Gould Shaw monument committee, informs other members of the committee that he intends to depart for London, England, and St. Petersburg, Russia. States that he hopes to finish matters concerning the monument before...
GLC02928.04
[Endorsed check from Gideon Welles]
December 21, 1868
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Printed check for $40 signed by Welles to "G" on recto and endorsed by Gardner on verso. With two cent Revenue stamp, drawn on Riggs & Co. Stamped paid on verso by the Nat'l Bank of the Republic, Washington, D.C.
GLC03016
to Sir (George Ladd)
10 July 1862
Deppen, Carrie, fl. 1861-1862
She says she is too young to marry. She wants his picture so she can see if he really is good-looking.
GLC03057.06
5 April 1863
Paul tells Celicia that he enjoys writing to her and that he thinks of her often. He says that he wanted to get a picture taken to send to her, but the paymaster has been held back and he does not have any money to pay for a photograph. Paul then...
GLC03058.10
1 October 1867
Check for $16.25 signed by Gideon Welles to "B" and endorsed on verso by Brady.
GLC02926
to [Johnston Livingston] re: the Livingston genealogy
[n.y.]/08/20
Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868
Armstrong states that he received the photos of Rev. John Livingston and his wife, and discusses some new finds in the Livingston genealogy.
GLC03107.04167
to Eleanor Hammond
March 27, 1865
Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
All are healthy; hopes this letter finds her in equally good health. Has not received a letter since March 10th. Is sending a few pictures with this letter. One shows the railroad bridge that has been built since the battle of Hatcher Run. "It is 35...
GLC09273.36
[Soldier's standing at attention]
1863, 1922
Inscribed on verso: Chas. McCarty, David [illegible] (Sgt.), Bealer Julius (Harry's Father), Horace Jones, Henry Hielly - 2nd ft. Co. D. Co. D. 34th Penna. [illegible] Militia - June 30, 1863, at Reading, Pa. Capt J.C. Stout in foreground, hand in...
GLC03131.07.11
[Words and music for the song "John Brown's Body"]
March 26, 1910
Jenkins, James H., 1841-?
Transcription of the verses and the chorus for the song "John Brown's Body," with music. Also lists three Civil War regiments in which Jenkins served. One of these, the Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, was the unit that invented the song....
GLC02484.01
to J.W. Thayes
December 19, 1859
He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.
GLC02744.272
to Parents
March 27, 1864
Van Nuys, Samuel Watson, 1841-1864
GLC07687.076
to Samuel Watson Van Nuys
December 9, 1861
Van Nuys, John H., fl. 1861-1862
Explains that his plans to deliver clothing and blankets to Company F have been delayed until he receives another letter. Describes the participation of young people in a recent church service, and includes a list of those who have recently joined...
GLC07687.114
[Oval bust portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in civilian dress]
December 9, 1872
Oval seated portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States. White mount with pencil inscription on verso: "Genl. U.S. Grant, Dec 9 1872, with his autograph written on face of photograph." Date and autograph below image are severely...
GLC07808.041
Showing results 1,901 - 1,921