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Two Brothers Fallen

A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.

GLC02171.09

to Charles Carter Lee

To his brother, Charles Carter Lee, giving news of his son Fitzhugh Lee's serious wound at the Third Battle of Winchester on 9/19/1864. "My dear Fitz was slightly wounded in the fight near 'Winchester,' Fitz has been sick for 11 days and was not well...

GLC09255

As brigadier general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic pose

Graphite inscription on recto "Genl Russell." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "15" "Brig Gen David A Russell Killed at the Battle of Winchester VA Sept 19th 1864" "The Husband of Charlotte Quick sister of Thomas aunt...

GLC05111.02.0677

Vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig-Gen" "Gen. David A Russell" "Lossing Page 398, 423" "Gen Russell." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New...

GLC05111.02.0678

[record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19]

This document is a record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19, which was a "right humerus shattered by mini ball." Shows that Clapp was discharged a year later and pensioned in September 1873.

GLC09355.082

to parents of George Clapp

Hopes they are getting along well. They have no doubt heard that their son was wounded. "He was hit in the arm a little below the right shoulder joint by a piece of shell. The wound is about 2 inches long… half as wide, and ¾ of an inch deep." It did...

GLC09355.093

[Account of Army of Northern Virginia cavalry operations]

"…praise to the valor, endurance & patriotism of the noble band of troopers I had the honor to Comd. … they at least did their whole duty in the unsuccessful struggle in which we were engaged."
Opening with the Wilderness and Spotsylvania battles...

GLC09392

to parents

Writes from camp near Winchester, Virginia. Discusses those back home going to church on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings. Envisions friends back home in the "vestry" praying for the defenders "…engaged in deadly strife but our cause is holy and we...

GLC03523.18.32

As brigadier general, seated 1/2 length

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Russell 6 Corps Army of Potomac New." Ink inscription on verso "David A Russell, Brigadier General Vols and Major 8th Inf USA" "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New...

GLC05111.02.0676

[Account of Jackson's Valley Campaign]

Detailed report by General Stonewall Jackson describing the events of the First Battle of Winchester, 25 May 1862. Signed by H. L. Clay, Assistant Adjutant General. Transmitted to Brigadier General Robert Hall Chilton, Robert E. Lee's Assistant...

GLC05129