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to Horace

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

GLC00653.10.06

to his mother

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He is anxious to take the right classes and pass his exam to prove his worthiness to receive a good commission. He recognizes that his family at home is opposed "to my joining a negro regiment," but is...

GLC00653.10.07

to Joel

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He describes his efforts to follow orders even in adverse conditions. He includes a copy of an order from Captain Nicodemus. He has been transferred several times, and complies in hopes for promotion. He...

GLC00653.10.08

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He reports his past military activity. He met the victorious army at Frederick returning from Gettysburg. "The failure to capture or drown a large portion of Lee's army has been I think a real & serious...

GLC00653.10.09

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He expresses disappointment in her son, Charlie, for enlisting and not following the wishes of his mother.

GLC00653.10.10

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He encourages his sister to influence her son, Charlie, to make the right decisions about fighting. He promises to care for her.

GLC00653.10.11

to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. He defends Charlie's enlistment and takes partial responsibility for him, but criticizes Charlie's propensity for rich living.

GLC00653.10.12

to Ned Turner

Lt. Colonel Washington, George Washington's great-grandnephew and aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee, discusses Lee's recent promotion, Union general Benjamin Franklin Butler and the recent Battle of Big Bethel, and Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston...

GLC02953.01

[Poem praising John Augustine Washington]

Written in praise of Washington, who died 13 September 1861. States "No soldier of fortune, no seeker or pelf, No lover of glory and fame; But simply a man who was true to himself, The home where he'd dwelt and his name..."

GLC02953.02

to Andrew Johnson

Discusses Union victory by De Courcy's brigade on 6 August 1862. "It is rumored that Kentucky is to be invaded." Written to Johnson as Military Governor of Tennessee.

GLC05045.01

[Carte de visite of George Washington Morgan]

Carte de visite of George Washington Morgan. Mounted on paper 23 x 20 cm.

GLC05045.02

to Frank

Julius Marshall Swain wants to renew their friendship and tries to report latest activity of several people. The letter is written on patriotic letterhead for Rockland Bank.

GLC00653.10.01

to Elizabeth Swain

Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. He oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. He refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.

GLC00653.10.02

to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain reports his troop's movements and his hope for a winter camp soon. He was temporarily appointed commanding brigade quartermaster and oversees the provision of clothing and horse feed, as well as supervision of teamsters...

GLC00653.10.03

to his sister

Julius Marshall Swain describes the financial situation. He has been burning log cabins in the vicinity: "the citizens are about sick of soldiers and I can't blame them for that for fences suffer dreadfully and always will where seasoned wood is...

GLC00653.10.04

to his sister

Comments on the horrible wind and is grateful to be an officer at HQ where the tents are much more sturdy and pleasant. Describes the political relationships among commanders and his lack of hope for promotion or distinction.

GLC00653.10.05

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Reports that "It is important to secure the plantation boats on both banks of the Mississippi. Shall I have it secure so as to prevent their destruction by the enemy?"

GLC04057.01

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Informs Beauregard that "Col. Shelby reports the Enemy in considerable force at Holly Springs." While the Western front was relatively quiet at this time, Holly Springs would be the site of a major battle in September.

GLC04057.02

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Wonders whether or not he should "establish the Holly Springs repairing machinery at Newtown." While the Western front was relatively quiet at this time, Holly Springs would be the site of a major battle in September.

GLC04057.03

[Note to be telegramed to Pierre G. T. Beauregard]

Requests railroad cars to move his forces and supplies.

GLC04057.04

to Sterling Price

General Maury informs General Price he was disappointed that Price recently failed to visit Vicksburg. Reports on marching with General Lee (possibly Stephen Dill Lee). Relates that due to a railroad accident, the 35th Mississippi lost an estimated...

GLC05012.01

[Print of General Dabney Herndon Maury]

Etched by Hall. Circa dates inferred based on the dates of some of Hall's other etchings. Depicts Herndon, a Confederate General, in military uniform.

GLC05012.02

to Braxton Bragg

Short on men and supplies, and requests reinforcements. Discusses his movements and explains that his lack of troops is responsible for his slow progress.

GLC06311.01

[Carte de visite of Confederate Genereal Humphrey Marshall]

Engraving of General Humphrey Marshall in the form of a carte de visite.

GLC06311.02

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus under the Consitution.

Printed by C. Sherman & Son. Second edition. The first part, 58 pages in length, discusses "The right of the President of the United States, in time of rebellion, and when the public safety in his judgment requires, to arrest and detain a freeman...

GLC08599.01