23 April 1861

Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his uncle [Galloway Cheston]

Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much more quiet, "tho' the streets are full of uniforms." He tried to send flour to someone and was informed that "no flour or provisions of any kind to be sent from the city." States that he took the silver and put it in the bank. Asks if he wants to keep his horses in town.

GLC03228.01

25 April 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle that he is doing okay financially unless something unanticipated happens. Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. "...the boys who crowded the streets selling secession flags have entirely disappeared, ... I did not see a single individual with one pinned to his coat ... it is the impression of the Union men that the other side is intimidated." Informs that the city has been very quiet after the last few days of excitement. Remarks on the military men strutting in their uniforms, but feels that "some of the better class of them show anxiety…

GLC03228.03

25 April 1861

Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Reports to his uncle on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. States that everything is quiet. Asks him for some financial advice and states that there is no news in copper. Encloses some letters from others. Remarks upon the economy and rising prices in Baltimore, "No business of any kind doing, partners all drilling in the 'Home Guard' clerks in the 'Maryland Gds.' Flour $10 per bbl for family. Potatoes $1.00 to $1.25 per bus. I don't know what the poor people will do if this continues."

GLC03228.04

26 April 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. States that all is still quiet. Mentions some people who have evacuated but he feels these fears are groundless. Reports, "7 out of the 10 Delegates to the Assembly from Balt declared themselves to the Sheriff, who gave them their certificates, in fav[or] of passable measures & against Secession in any shape."

GLC03228.06

30 April 1861

Carey, Henry G., fl. 1839-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports again that everything is quiet and there is no business. Feels that Union sentiments are on the increase. "...the whole of East B. [Baltimore] is strong for the Union, as the vote for Members of Convention will in all probability show, the whole City & State are." Informs that the military might be disbanded soon, "...as there is not now any probability of mobs & street fights..."

GLC03228.08

30 April 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that someone from the bank has said the "run" has ended and people are depositing money again. Of the people that withdrew their money, he states "Great leniency ought to be extended to the poor & ignorant depositers who, in their fear of loss, drew out their all." Informs that the Mayor has said that no flags may fly except over government buildings. Says "...the Stars & Stripes will be hoisted, by own, over the Custom House & P. Officer - and our eyes will be once more greeted with the sight of the…

GLC03228.09

4 May 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the Union meetings were held last night and based on the results, he is sure any measures taken toward secession would fail. States that the authorities have disbanded all the troops, proving that Union sentiment is high. Feels that the events of the last two weeks have aged him. Proclaims his love for the country and resists believing that this will end in war. "What adds to my gloom is that I cannot see the end - I cannot, however, bring my mind to any other conclusion than that it will end without…

GLC03228.10

6 May 1861

Carey, George, fl. 1837-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Asserts again that Maryland will not secede and discusses the politics of it. Feels that Jefferson Davis will be re-elected. Mentions that some dry good stores have sent goods to Winchester, Virginia, to try and find a southern market but no one knows if the goods reached their destination.

GLC03228.11

1861-1865

Autograph document

Title: [Extract of a letter]

Undated, unsigned letter with a later note in pencil at top declaring, "Extract from Rodman's letter to Nancy Maxwell-." The writer gives her memory of a Friends Meeting where Rachel Howland rose and asked the congregation to pray for those in slavery as well as men fighting on the battlefields of the Civil War. States that it was very emotional scene.

GLC03228.12

1863

Header Record

Title: [Braxton Bragg letter and counterfeit Confederate currency he transmitted] [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05006

1861

Printed document

Title: [Counterfeit $100 Confederate bill]

Stamped "Counterfeit" eight times. Sent from Braxton Bragg to Christopher G. Memminger (see GLC05006.01).

GLC05006.02

23 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 367 (November 23, 1863)]

Cotton in New Orleans Seized. An article from the St. Louis Republican describes events in Vicksburg. Minutes from the Board of Aldermen's meeting are included. An editorial about the protection of borders, particularly the southern border of Kentucky.

GLC05959.14.28

24 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 1 (November 24, 1863)]

General Steele's Course in Arkansas, Pursuit of Rebels under Faulkner. A.J. Daugherty writes about various generals on their work in the Cumberland area. A letter from a Union solder to the Journal describes the ceremony of a flag presentation to the Kentucky 20th volunteer infantry. A conservative Union National Committee meeting in Cincinnati is announced in an editorial. An editorial about Lincoln's planned second term examines several considerations.

GLC05959.14.29

26 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 3 (November 26, 1863)]

Fighting in Virginia Daily Expected, Ewell Holds Fredericksburg Heights, Army of the Cumberland's Brilliant Victory over Enemy, Rebels driven with heavy losses, Lookout Mountain in Our Possession. A.J. Daugherty submits a letter assessing current war needs. Some Thanksgiving notices are given. An editorial about unsuccessful generals encourages readers to learn from enemies.

GLC05959.14.30

28 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 5 (November 28, 1863)]

Jefferson Davis Reviews Lee's Troops, Rapidan Crossed & Recrossed, Bragg Unable to Make Stand, The War in Charleston, Affairs in North East Kentucky. Various Southern news items are combined on the front page, with an excerpt of Mr. Everett's speech at Gettysburg. A letter from McClellan to General B.F. Butler defines Butler's assignment. A letter to the editor expresses support for the Journal's Union patriotism. An editorial marks the need for states to express their concern with the Union, using Tennessee as an example, and another editorial examines money, taxes, and currency.

GLC05959.14.31

3 December 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 10 (December 3, 1863)]

Firing at Rappahannock Bridge, Official Dispatch from General Banks, Longstreet Retreating to Virginia. A report of the Battle of Chattanooga includes the "full particulars" and a list of casualties. Editorials about the draft in Maryland and the sanguine temperaments of the rebels are printed in this issue.

GLC05959.14.32

12 December 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 34, no. 19 (December 12, 1863)]

Lovejoy's Bill to Punish Slave Holding, Rebel Losses at Knoxville. The front page of this issue includes the address of Lieutenant General R.T. Jacob upon taking his seat as the presiding officer in the Kentucky Senate, with minutes from the Kentucky Legislature. Minutes from the local Board of Aldermen meeting are included. The Governor of Kentucky responds to Lincoln's request for volunteers, filling the necessary quota.

GLC05959.14.33

March 8, 1862

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 10, no. 14 (March 8,1862)]

Battle Expected Daily at Boston Mountain, General Johnston's Address to the Army of the Potomac, Capture of Roanoke Island. This issue lists news items in French on the front page and in English on the back page. The inside 2 pages contain ads, French on the left and English on the right. A homicide is reported. General Johnston's address to the army at the Potomac is included. An army pay list outlines expenditures for different branches.

GLC05959.15.01

January 23, 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 42 (January 23, 1864)]

General Bragg Takes Command of the Trans-Mississippi Department in Place of E. Kirby Smith, Federal Gunboat "Queen of the West" Captured on the Red River, Federal Gunboats are now on the Mississippi at the Mouth of the Red River and Ready to Enter, General Orders to Capture Deserters. The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Among small news items, war updates, and ads, is a song dedicated to the 28th Regiment of Louisiana Volunteers by their Captain. Conscription notices are printed, and ads include notices of fugitive slaves. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at…

GLC05959.15.02

January 30, 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 11, no. 43 (January 30, 1864)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Includes announcement of Surgeons and Confederate Army, $600 Reward for Runaway Slave, Capt. Perrodin of the 10th Louisiana Regiment will Leave for Virginia and Deliver Letters to Soldiers. A report that General Nathaniel Banks, military commander of occupied New Orleans, has ordered an election for governor and state officers. E. Kirby Smith calls for citizens to turn in government arms. James E. Bradley, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, plans to call on citizens for donations. Conscription notices are printed, and ads…

GLC05959.15.03

24 December 1864

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 30 (December 24, 1864)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Rosser Captured New Creek & Piedmont. This Christmas issue contains brief holiday notices, including a plea to assist needy soldiers' families and advertising an attraction for soldiers. An account of military actions taken by Ulysses S. Grant as general of the Union. A lengthy obituary memorializes Lieutenant Edward O'Reilly. A notice for Confederate tax debtors is printed. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at the time.

GLC05959.15.05

February 4, 1865

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 36 (February 4, 1865)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. Confederate Change in Command, Militia General Orders. A notice announces the need to raise taxes to put local impassable streets in order. An editorial from the London Times questions Lincoln's habit to arm slaves. An official schedule lists prices for Louisiana's commissary stores and quartermasters' stores. Slave sales are included. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at the time.

GLC05959.15.06

25 March 1865

Sandoz, Joel H., fl. 1840-1864

Newspaper

Title: Opelousas courier. [Vol. 12, no. 43 (March 25, 1865)]

The front page is in French and the back page is in English. General Order by General E. Kirby Smith, Notice to Confederate Tax Payers, Schedule of Prices for Confederate Army Quartermaster on Food and Livestock the Requisition from Local Citizens. A poem memorializes the death of Marcellus Gregory Doyle, a local eight-year-old boy. Notices announce the upcoming elections of a district judge, a board of police, and a constable. Opelousas was under Federal occupation at the time.

GLC05959.15.07

14 September 1862

Lumsden, F. A. & Kendall, G. W.

Newspaper

Title: Daily picayune. [Vol. 26, no. 199 (September 14, 1862)]

Extended articles on the Battle of Manassas and Surrender of Clarksville. Updates on the movements of armies in the North. Contains several poems and miscellaneous ads, including for dentistry, venereal diseases, and harnesses. Two major rips are sewn shut.

GLC05959.16.01

9 December 1862

Lumsden, F. A. & Kendall, G. W.

Newspaper

Title: Daily picayune. [Vol. 26, no. 272 (December 9, 1862)]

Articles about the Confederate Blockade Runner, Appointment of James Seddon as Secretary of War, Message of President Lincoln Concerning the Acts of General Butler at New Orleans, Fitting Out the Alabama in England. Speculation around foreign intervention in the Civil War. Miscellaneous ads, including on medications, groceries, and cigars. Paper is taped down the middle.

GLC05959.16.02