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The Shebang, or Quarters of U. S. Sanitary Commission, Brandy Station. No. 51. November 1863.

Image of soldiers and civilians posing outside the shebang. The U.S. Sanitary Commission flag flies over the small building. Negative by J. Gardner, positive by A. Gardner. Page taken from Alexander Gardner's "Photographic Sketchbook of the War,"...

GLC05111.01.0103

to Louise Walbridge

Death of friends, moving toward Charleston. Also mentions news from home: a fair raised $500, "Cousins Elbridge and Mary have done me the honor to name their baby after me."

GLC04663.18

to his family

He writes that he is on duty on Brigade Staff as Acting Adjt. General and live in a house. He feels that it is a position of honor. He has forwarded $600 of his pay home. He writes on U.S. Sanitary Commission stationary.

GLC03603.324

Various Civil War documents [Decimalized .01-.15]

Includes an address from The New England Women's Auxiliary Association encouraging women to assist in the efforts of the United States Sanitary Commission. Contains various letters, printed song sheets, and one military document regarding the War.

GLC03619.01

Soldier's journal. [Vol. 2, No. 14 (May 25, 1865)]

Includes articles relevant to soldiers upon their return home following service in the Civil War. Printed at Augur General Hospital.

GLC06107.01

The new south. [Vol. 2, no. 7 (October 24, 1863)]

Union occupation newspaper. Includes articles concerning Naval prizes, Burnside's march from Crab Orchard to Knoxville, news from Morris Island, Vallandingham, the Sanitary Commission, capture of the tugboat "Herald,"Ohio soldiers, and voting. Also...

GLC06107.30

Free South. [Vol. 2, no. 12 (March 26, 1864)]

Union occupation newspaper. Lincoln proclamation appointing Grant to command the United States Army, Lincoln's call for 200,000 men, secret prisoner exchange meeting between McClellan and Howell Cobb, occupation of Sea Islands, freeing of slaves &...

GLC06107.32

The United States Sanitary Commission: A Sketch of its purposes and work

First edition published by Little Brown. Inscribed in pencil on the titlepage by S. W. Bridgham to "Mrs. Ives." Wormeley was a prominent organizer of women's aid societies in New England during the Civil War. She also served on U.S. Sanitary...

GLC06820

To the women of New England [circular letter]

Circular letter written to Chairman of the Selectmen of Eaton Grant, Mass. U.S. Sanitary Commission, explaining purpose and seeking national support.

GLC06866

[Union autograph and sentiment album]

Includes thirty-five autographed quotations and sentiments, and ten signatures. This collection was possibly prepared for sale by the United States Sanitary Commission at the April 1864 Metropolitan Fair, held in New York City. The sentiments and...

GLC06620