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Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 79, (May 18, 1862)]

Details the "Latest from Fort Pillow," a Confederate victory where "our cotton boats victorious." Miscellaneous advertisements for goods and services throughout the issue. Slave wanted ad posted on second page. Pages partially bound together and held...

GLC05959.09.018

Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 92 (June 3, 1862)]

Subjects include military Movements Near Pensacola, and Movements in Tennessee. There is a notice on the second page advising: "citizens owning plantations on the Stono, Wadmalaw, and Pon Pon Rivers, and all other points in this Military District...

GLC05959.09.023

Report from the Joint select committee, to investigate the management of the Navy Department.

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GLC06745.011

A bill to distribute bounty, granted as a reward to the officers and men serving on board of the Virginia, Patrick Henry, Jamestown, Raleigh, Beaufort and Teazer...

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GLC06745.056

A Bill To increase the Pay of Marines to that received by the Infantry of the Army.

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GLC06745.112

House Bill, No. 275. A Bill To authorize the employment of Instructors for the Acting Midshipmen of the Navy, and to regulate their rank and pay.

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GLC06745.113

A Bill Making an appropriation to erect additional Quarters for Acting Midshipmen at Drewry's Bluff.

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GLC06745.114

House of Representatives, No. 277. A Bill Making an appropriation for the removal of the naval rope walk and erection of the same.

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GLC06745.115

House of Representatives, No. 278. A Bill To increase the number of acting midshipmen in the navy, and to prescribe the manner of appointment.

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GLC06745.116

House of Representatives, No. 279. A Bill To provide for the transfer of certain mechanics, artizans [sic] and other persons, from the army to the navy.

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GLC06745.117

House of Representatives, No. 378. A Bill To provide for the immediate payment of arrears due to the army and navy.

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GLC06745.167

A bill to provide means to pay the Army and Navy, and carry on the War.

GLC06745.171

Report of Vessels Sunk and Burnt in the pamunky River, by Captain Chas. S. Carrington, A.Q.M. under the orders of General Joseph E. Johnston and others

GLC06745.206

Communication from the Secretary of the Navy...March 9th 1863. Transmitted with Message from the President, March 10th 1863.

GLC06745.207

Communication from the Secretary of the Navy...Jan.31st, 1864 [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...Feb. 3, 1865

GLC06745.208

Communication from the Secretary of the Navy..Feb. 15, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...Feb. 15, 1865

GLC06745.209

[Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to report to Savannah, GA]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post in Mobile, Alabama and proceed to Savannah, Georgia for service. Signature by captain in charge Robert E. Lee.

GLC03079.03

[Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to await orders for placement]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post at Savannah, Georgia, and await further instruction from the department for his next placement. Stamp on bottom lefthand corner reads: "Quarter Masters Dept, Augusta. G.A."...

GLC03079.04

[Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05

to Thomas H. Patterson

Signed by Acting Rear Admiral Lee as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Commander Patterson of the USS "James Adger." Congratulates Patterson on the capture of the blockade runners "Cornelia" and "R.E. Lee" (names of the ships...

GLC08534

to the Singer Manufacturing Company

Written to The New York Singer Office, enclosing an invoice of the "Pearl" amounting to slightly over 136 pounds (not included). Says he has been busy "flying" all over the United Kingdom completing business. Is pleased that their offices are being...

GLC08682

to Eleanor Hammond

All are in "tip top health" and hopes she is too. Weather is clear but cool. Has been cooking beef all day. Is "the fattest I have been since we have been married." All the men can eat "like pigs." Does not think he will have to fight much once...

GLC09273.23

The Capture of New Orleans: Attack on Fort Phillips

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; Attack on Fort Phillips" dated 1862. Depicts naval warfare between USS Fort Jackson and CSS St. Phillip, during the Battle of New Orleans, April 18-28, 1862. engraved after an original painting by...

GLC08878.0130

Bombardment of island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "Bombardment of Island No. 10: Gun and Mortar Boats on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts the naval Battle of Island Number 10, February 28- April 8, 1862. Caption notes, "engaging the forts and batteries on the island and...

GLC08878.0139

Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between the Monitor & Merrimac

One engraving entitled "Naval Conflict in Hampton Roads-Action Between The Monitor & Merrimac" dated 1862. Depicts a view of the Conflict in Hampton Roads, March 9. 1862, between iron-clad vessels the USS Monitor and the CSS Merrimac. Engraved from...

GLC08878.0140