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[Description of a note from General Ulysses S. Grant]

General Eaton describes a note given to him by General Ulysses S. Grant (see GLC05485.02.01). States that Grant's note was written at Mt. McGregor, Wilton, New York. Asserts that General Grant handed him the note after they witnessed a sermon by D...

GLC05485.02.02

[G.T. Beauregard]

Signed on the front "G.T. Beauregard. 1865" with a note on verso giving an August 27 1880 date. Imprint of Washburn, New Orleans.

GLC05498

[Let the words of my mouth...]

Quoting Psalm 19:14, Bickerdyke writes: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer." A small bust engraving of Bickerdyke is collateral to the quotation (GLC05508.037.02...

GLC05508.037.01

[Engraved photograph of Mary Ann Bickerdyke].

Collateral to Bickerdyke quotation (GLC05508.037.01).

GLC05508.037.02

to Nahum Capen

Written and signed by Varina Davis, for her husband. Discusses the founding and failure of the "first Confederacy" and the "dispersion of His chosen people." Davis argues that if their example had been followed, perhaps there would not have been a...

GLC05508.083

to unknown

Whittier writes that he is glad to see the doctrine of eternal hell and eternal suffering being abandoned. He believes that the future will provides an opportunity to turn and repent. He comments that he and his correspondent were on opposing sides...

GLC05508.261

The black phalanx; a history of the negro soldiers of the United States in the wars of 1775-1812, 1861-1865.

Published by the American Publishing Company. States that Wilson, an African American, served in the 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Native Guard Volunteers, and in the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteers. Includes text and illustrations related to the...

GLC06192

to Belmont Perry re: denying a request for John Hunt's autograph

Duke also notes the rarity of Morgan's and his own wartime letters. On personal stationery.

GLC06925

Photographs of Andersinville[Notes]

Notes, with autograph corrections, containing detailed descriptions of nine Riddle photographs. 9 p. His numbers correspond to those in this collection as follows: #1 (item #1), #2 (items #2-3), #3 (item #4), #4 (item #5), #5 (items #6-7), #6...

GLC06999.38

[General Albert Ordway]

Portrait of General Albert Ordway in dress uniform with four medals. Based on the uniform, the photograph appears to have been taken during Ordway's time as the Commanding General of the District of Columbia National Guard. Ordway became Commanding...

GLC07000.53

to Mary C. Day

"Lines suggested, while standing over the dead body of a loved comrade, killed by a bullet fired from across the Potomac, by a treacherous hireling foe, Leisburg Va. Augt 9th 1861." A fair copy of his ballad "All Quiet along the Potomac tonight."...

GLC06640.01

to Mary C. Day

A graceful acknowledgement of Day's letter of thanks for receiving "All Quiet on the Potomac." He writes in part: "It is a gratification to an old crippled Reb to receive such as womanly letter as yours." He closes by wishing her a long and...

GLC06640.03

Albumen photos of Confederate position, headquarters of McClellan at Seven Pines

GLC06698

Rear of Confederate position in the woods

Photograph of open field with forest and house in the background. Notes inscribed around the photograph.

GLC06698.01

[Trail in a Forest]

Photograph of dirt road running through a wooded area.

GLC06698.02

[Open field surrounded by trees]

Photograph of an open field surrounded by trees.

GLC06698.03

[Dirt trench in an open field]

Photograph of a dirt trench dug into an open field. A house sits on the distant horizon.

GLC06698.04

[Four men work on the reconstruction of a demolished house]

Photograph of four men working on the reconstruction of a demolished house. Three housing structures are in the background.

GLC06698.05

[Large open field with a wide forested area in the far background]

Photograph of a large open field with a wide forested area in the far background.

GLC06698.06

[Two housing structures near a dirt road and surrounded by trees]

Photograph of two housing structures near a dirt road and surrounded by trees.

GLC06698.07

[A sailboat on a wide lake with a row of trees on the horizon]

Photograph of a sailboat on a wide lake with a row of trees on the horizon. An illegible note written near the top right of the photograph.

GLC06698.08

Said to be Headquarters of Gen. McClellan at battle of T. Pines.

Photograph of four housing structures in an open area. Three notes are written around the top of photograph.

GLC06698.09

re: Sherman's March, comments on history article [fragment]

Apparently a fragment, but the sentiments appear to be complete

GLC06703

To: [J.Q.A. Ward]. Re: "making a monument to the Confederate dead."

Written on "Hermitage Club"stationary.

GLC06343.304

to William Sherman

Hunt's analysis of artillery at Gettysburg, written as part of his long, ongoing feud with Winfield Scott Hancock. The first part of the manuscript explains and defends the organization artillery and the post of Commander in Chief of the Artillery...

GLC06415.02