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The Swamp Angel, a massive cannon

Ink inscription on recto "The Swamp Angel." Graphite inscription on verso "13" "1.50--" "Swamp Angel." Ink inscription on verso "'The Swamp Angel' distinguished in the bombardment of Charleston, S.C., from Folly Island by Quincy A. Gillmore. Maj...

GLC05111.02.1367

Stockade on Morris Island, S.C

E. & H. T. Anthony, publisher. Caption: "Stockade on Morris Island, S. C., where the Rebel prisoners were placed under fire, in retaliation for placing Union Prioners under fire at Charleston."

GLC05137.097

The Swamp Angel

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Caption: "The celebrated Gun with which Gen. Gillmore threw the first shell into Charleston. Taken at the Brooklyn Navy yard, by permission of Commodore Paulding. Weight 42,500 lbs., with 100 lbs. of powder...

GLC05137.192

to Mary Magie

"No 9." Written from camp near Franklin. Charley and a few others "who were not paroled but managed to give Morgan the slip" have returned to camp. The camp is anxious to hear news from Charleston, South Carolina. Everyone hopes that the city was...

GLC05241.32

Fort Moultrie, Charleston after bombardment.

The image shows a main wall of Fort Moultrie and the surrounding building ridden with bomb damage. Charleston Bay is visible in the distance. Inscription on verso: "Fort Moultrie from Sullivan's Island." Numeric notation on verso: "99."

GLC05111.01.1067

Castle Pinkney, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of the inner workings of Castle Pinkney in Charleston Harbor. Visible are a cannon in the foreground and what appears to be the ammunition supply in the fort. Graphite inscription on verso: "Castle Pinkney, Charleston Harbor S.C." Numeric...

GLC05111.01.1184

Point Battery, Charleston, South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of large cannon, surrounded by its crew and situated next to large earthen fortification. Graphite inscription on verso: "Point Battery, Charleston SC." Numeric notation on verso: "25[9]."

GLC05111.01.1185

Charleston South Carolina [split stereocard]

Image of six buildings on a street, all facing the river. Graphite inscription on verso: "Charleston SC East Battery looking South."

GLC05111.01.1186

Reconstructing Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of the reconstruction of Charleston, with burnt-out and bombed-out buildings evident, and what appears to be a church steeple surrounded by scaffolding. Graphite inscription on verso: "Meeting dr. Charleston, SC." Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1188

Confederate soldiers at the water battery in Charleston [split stereocard]

The image shows a view of the inside of the fortified battery, looking towards the water.

GLC05111.01.1189

Arsenal yard, Charleston [split stereocard]

Image of an arsenal yard in Charleston. Alongside fully timbered cannon are several barrels, and hundreds of cannon balls are evident near the building wall. Graphite inscription on verso: "Arsenal Yard, Charleston SC."

GLC05111.01.1191

Memorial to the men of Charleston who fought in Civil War [split stereocard]

Image of a monument dedicated "In Honor [to] the Men of Charleston" who fought in the civil war. A greek goddess, possibly Athena, stands over statues of a soldier and sailor. Truncated description of monument on verso. Numeric notation on verso:...

GLC05111.01.1193

Fortifications with cannons, Morris Island, SC [split stereocard]

Image shows fortifications and two cannons. Numeric notation on verso: "369." Inscriptions on verso: "Swamp Angel," "Vol. 4" "Interior Frt. Putnam Morris Island" "fired 5000 shells into Charleston" and "War Charleston City Gun, 30-Pounder."

GLC05111.01.1260

to R. West

Might be an incomplete letter. Says the recent attack on Charleston was unsuccessful. Describes the battle in detail. Says "The result of this action is mortifying, but as I never felt very sanguine of it's success I can't say I am disheartened."

GLC03836.46

to Weir

Mentions that Weir had gout. Weir had sent West a letter relaying a gloomy political scene in the North, and West responds saying "having passed the largest part of my life afloat, I am not much of a judge of the political feelings of people at home...

GLC03836.54

to Ira Harris

General Seymour writes to Harris, a United States Senator from South Carolina. Replies to Harris's question regarding what the Union can do to engage and defeat Charleston. States "It all is comprised in a single word- Nothing. Expectations of...

GLC05050

Sketch showing defences and channels of Charleston Harbor.

This document is a map of Charleston Harbor depicting the major waterways and various forts in the area, among these is Fort Sumter. On the map it states that the map has been, "Copied by direction of Rear Admiral J. A. Dahlgren." The water on the...

GLC05919

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 361 (December 10, 1863)]

Subjects include The Siege of Charleston-Further Shelling of the City, Yankees Have Seized All Boats Along the Tennessee River, News on the Siege of Fort Sumter. A proclamation from the governor requests citizens to join in a day of fasting, prayer...

GLC05959.07.05

Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.19 (January 13, 1864)]

General Morgan's Escape From Prison, The Siege of Charleston, Attack on Wilmington. Confederate congressional reports fill the front page. A lengthy account details General Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary. A city ordinance prohibits Black...

GLC05959.07.06

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 55 (April 17, 1863)]

"An English View of the War," an article excerpted from the London Times, includes a subtitle which reads (partially damaged): "...The Strength of Charleston -- Vicksburg Impregnable -- An English View of the Yankee Conscription." In excerpts...

GLC05959.09.172

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]

The Magruder Fleet, France & America.
A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a...

GLC05959.27.04

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 51 (April 24, 1863)]

Conscripting Negroes, Yankee Account of Attack on Charleston, Defeat of General Pegram.
An editorial responds to the suspension of habeas corpus and the loss of personal liberty. Minutes from an important Democratic meeting in New York include...

GLC05959.27.06

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2416 (September 21, 1863)]

Reports on Raleigh Riots, The Siege of Charleston.

GLC05959.34.15

Charleston daily courier. [Vol. 62, no. 19,655 (January 1, 1864)]

Siege of Charleston, General Bragg Offers to Serve as General Johnston's Chief-of-Staff, General Buckner to Take Command of All the Cavalry in the Dept. of Tennessee, General John Morgan Second in Command, general Banks Received by Mexicans.

GLC05959.37.16

Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (April 8, 1863)]

An untitled letter to the editor implores readers to truly examine the cause of the war with respect to the Bible. An article describes "Prayer-Meeting in Camp," while another examines the "Destitution of Preaching among the Soldiers." "Secular News"...

GLC05959.39.19