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Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford discusses strategy and rumors (Grant's army to meet Meade's at Richmond), including his opinion that Meade is "afraid of his own shadow

GLC04560.08

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

GLC04560.09

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

GLC04560.10

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock

GLC04560.11

Dear Father [Allen Gifford]

Gifford describes the Battle of Kelly's Ford and crossing the Rappahannock

GLC04560.12

[Diary of Samuel G. Gottshall]

Leather bound autograph manuscript signed. Describes activity at Fort Donelson (the Battle of Fort Donelson was fought from 11 February to 16 February 1862), Yorktown (Siege of Yorktown took place from 5 April to 4 May 1862, as part of the Peninsula...

GLC04564.03

to Sim Van Winkel

Kappes, a Union soldier waiting for his discharge in the Annapolis United States General Hospital, relates the events of his capture to friends in New Jersey. Reports that while engaged in battle near Richmond, Virginia, his corps was surrounded by...

GLC04635

to Marcus Wright

Written and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Responds at length to General Wright's questions concerning the conduct of General Joseph E. Johnston's defense of Richmond during the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. With references to numerous...

GLC04269

to Frank H. Furness

Lee is unable to attend an event in honor of "G. W. Hodge, the Confederate soldier whose life you saved." Furness invited Lee to attend a reunion of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry, which Furness commanded. The reunion was to honor G. W. Hodge...

GLC04271.01

to her brother

Writes that the day is cold. There was a funeral service at the old church for Lieutenant Border. Lieutenant Border's family was there as well and they were all very distraught. Writes that she has received his letter from Huntsville, Alabama but...

GLC03523.42.56

[Collection of Thomas J. Kessler, G company, 1st regiment, Michigan, sharpshooters] [decimalized]

Collection includes several writers. Topics include camp news, the battle before Petersburg, the surrender of Richmond, and the siege at Petersburg. There are extra envelopes that could not be matched up to the letters. Partially cataloged.

GLC03523.52

to Libbie Kessler

Writes to his friend from Camp Blue Springs. Discusses the weather. Notes they will not be doing any hard marches before the fall of Richmond, Virginia. Writes, "the fall of Richmond which I judge will come to pass before long for Gen. grant is...

GLC03523.52.43

Ruins of Petersburg and Richmond Railroad Bridge, across the James. No. 88. April, 1864

The image shows the ruins of a stone railroad bridge crossing the James River. The corner of a burned out building is visible on the right-hand side of the photograph. A wooden bridge has been built next to the ruins. The image has an accompanying...

GLC03588.09

to his family

Writes of having command to the picket of his brigade. The brigade is 20 miles from Richmond and Coit writes of his uncertainty of the mission's plan. Also mentions hoping to be involved in the capture of Richmond. The Division has been reassigned...

GLC03603.117

to his family

Writes of leaving Newbern by train and waiting to board a steam ship that would take the troops to an unknown destination. Before the steam ship can depart, word comes from General Burnside of the capture of Richmond and negates the need for the...

GLC03603.119

to his family

Writes, "I have no doubt that Richmond will be ours within a week." False news of a defeat of McClellan's Brigade had reached the regiment only to be replaced with news of a victory. The 8th regiment is to join McClellan's Brigade once other...

GLC03603.121

to Godfrey Weitzel

Grant telegraphs instructions for what he thought might be the final assault on the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. "You need not assault in the morning unless you have good reason for believing the enemy are leaving. We have a good...

GLC03868

to unknown

Says the Union army "is inadequate to the capture of Richmond. I have at no time thought that it was" able to do so. Written just after the Seven Days, as the Union forces begin to withdraw and the Peninsula campaign comes to an unsuccessful close...

GLC05028

Ruins of Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge, Richmond, Va., April, 1865

A print of a photograph of the destroyed Richmond & Petersburg Railroad Bridge which crossed the James River in Richmond, VA. The R & P railroad stretched 22 miles from Richmond to Petersburg, VA, though today it has been connected to and is...

GLC05111.01.0198

Letter and printed document related to the fall of Richmond during the Civil War [Decimalized .01-.02]

See descriptions in GLC03744.01-02

GLC03744

to unknown

Union Assistant Adjutant General Hooker writes to an unknown Colonel to inform him that the forces under General Godfry Weitzel have just taken Richmond. Written on stationary marked "Head-Quarters Middle Department, Eigth Army Corps." Accompanied...

GLC03744.01

[Orders for the government of Union occupied Richmond]

Printed Order on wove paper accompanying a letter indicating the fall of Richmond (GLC03744.01). The document enumerates the regulations and orders given by Major General Godfrey Weitzel established for the government of Richmond and the preservation...

GLC03744.02

to Braxton Bragg

Battle report details Confederate victory outside Richmond, Kentucky. "The remnant of the Federal force in Kentucky, is making its way, utterly demoralized & scattered to the Ohio." Discusses future action. Hopes to soon take Cincinnati, says "all...

GLC05853

Victory! Victory!! Victory!!! We celebrate the fall of Richmond April 3d, 1865.

Shows a triumphant elephant waving victory banner. Text printed in red with the elephant in blue. The end of the banner is drawn to look like a grinning face.

GLC05890

Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 24 (July 27, 1861)]

Great Battle in Va., Special Accounts From Richmond, Message of President Davis, Dispatch from President Davis - announcing victory, The Abolition of Slavery, A Word to Non-Slave Holders, Details of the Battle.

GLC05959.12.02