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to his family

Writes that they are all excited by the news about [Joseph] Hooker. Coit believes that the end of the war will involve the Army of the Potomac. Notes that he shared his brother's plan to go to the Scientific School in New Haven with Colonel Harland...

GLC03603.230

to R. West

Says he arrived at Charleston on 11 July and that the attack on the city started on the 10th. Reports Union forces have taken all of Morris Island except Fort Wagner. Describes the situation around Fort Wagner. Says the navy might have to land some...

GLC03836.52

to W. H. H. Llewellyn

Grant, eldest son of Ulysses S. Grant, writes to Llewellyn, a lawyer. Assures Llewelyn of the authenticity of a U.S. Grant letter (refer to GLC04907.02). Of the order, Frederick writes "In this order is directed one of the movements, which brought...

GLC04907.02

to his family

Writes that the regiment has left the Army of the Potomac and are bound for Bermuda. Describes what he understands as the strategic reasons for their being ordered to move. Says that the loss from the previous battle was 33 killed and wounded....

GLC03603.290

to his family

Writes that his personal conditions have improved and that he has been reunited with his luggage and his wall tent. The 8th Regiment, along with Burnside's other regiments will be transferred to the 9th Corps. Mentions the leadership implications of...

GLC03603.293

[Army of the Potomac military pass]

Partially printed pass of the Provost Marshal General's Office that gives C.C. Bray, citizen clerk, permission to pass from "Headquarters to within the lines" for the Quarter Masters Department. Expires at the end of the month. Issued by command of...

GLC03619.02.11

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 135 (July 24, 1862)]

An article titled "Address of General McClellan to the Army of the Potomac", written from headquarters near Harrison's Landing on July 4, praises the soldiers and the government for their successes on the occasion of "the nation's birthday". Another...

GLC05959.09.055

Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 60, no. 19,315 (November 14, 1862)]

General Forrest's Skirmish with the Abolitionists from Richmond, Removal of McClellan, Extract from Dr. Stiles' Letter from the Army of the Potomac, Yankee Depredations on the Coast, Defenses of Savannah. Illness of General Kirby Smith. Arrival of...

GLC05959.37.09

to his parents

Writes that he has been ill with mumps but has almost fully recovered. Reports that the railroad from Knoxville to Chattanooga is complete. Also reports that Major General Howard is commanding the 4th corps. instead of [General Robert Granger]. In...

GLC06728.067

to sister Kate

Believes that the rebel forces at Kinston, North Carolina have moved to assist Lee in suppressing the advancement of the Grand Army of the Potomac. He has heard news that the rebels have "held their ground" in two days of fighting and have captured...

GLC02016.032