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to Elizabeth Smith
1863/6/5
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
The regiment is under marching orders, probably to Maryland or Pennsylvania. He hopes to hear good news from Vicksburg.
GLC04189.46
to Family
1863/7/19
He reports that Marylanders act more friendly toward the troops than the people in Pennsylvania. News concerning the fall of Vicksburg and Port Hudson.
GLC04189.50
[Carte-de-visite of Osband Emory]
1864-1865 ca.
Barr & Young (photographer)
Signed as Col., 3rd US Col Cavalry. CDV, Barr & Young, Vicksburg imprint. Osband entered service as became colonel of the newly organized 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry in February, 1864. He was brevetted brigadier general for "gallant and meritorious...
GLC09349
to James B. McPherson
February 29, 1864
McArthur, John, 1826-1906
Discusses military movements and communications. Notes "all is quiet in Vicksburg."
GLC02458.10
Camp of the 45th Ill. Vols. before Vicksburg, near the Shirley
[1863]
Dugouts and caves, below a white plantation house, used by 45th Illinois near Vicksburg. Blind stamp of photographer C.D. Finch at center bottom. With signature on verso, and later ballpoint pen note "Melancthon Smith 45 Ill."
GLC06390
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