7 July 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram to James L. Botsford]

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin F. Coates writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio to report that six Confederate deserters broke out of jail at Lewisburg, West Virginia and have come in. With autograph endorsement signed of Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon instructing Coates to send the deserters immediately. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.082

11 July 1863

Toland, John T., fl. 1863-1864

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript letter from John T. Toland] [incomplete]

Toland writes to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio in cypher about moving to Wyoming [Courthouse]. Might be only part of the letter. With autograph endorsement on verso by Scammon, signed in initials of Scammon stating that "Lt Hastings will translate & send to me."

GLC02414.083

6 September 1863

Nant, E., fl. 1863

Manuscript letter

Title: to his cousin

Copy of a letter from E. Nant to a cousin stating that he was arrested in August on orders of General Eliakim P. Scammon because of some letters he wrote after Jenkin's raid (Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins) that ended up in the hands of the Secretary of War. Expresses indignation at the arrest and charges even though Scammon apologized to him. States he put in a claim for damages to his property done by Union troops after Jenkin's raid and is being punished for that. With a clerical endorsement on verso by J. A Hardie, the Assistant Adjutant General, stating it has been forwarded to…

GLC02414.084

8 September 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Benjamin F. Kelley]

A telegram from Brigadier General Benjamin F. Kelley to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he would like to appoint First Lieutenant S. B. McCulloch to his staff in the 5th VA Infantry. Asks him to approve this. With autograph endorsement signed by Scammon stating McCulloch has been sent.

GLC02414.085

2 November 1863

Tomlinson, A.A., fl. 1863

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

A telegram from Colonel Tomlinson to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to say that he cannot be sure whether cavalry at Hughes Ferry will be able to find Gauley, West Virginia. Reports that the river has risen 18 inches in the last day. With pencil note, possibly by Scammon, stating that General Alfred Napoleon Alexander Duffie's troops should join them at Lewisburg Pike.

GLC02414.086

14 September 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to unknown

Possibly a telegram to General Eliakim P. Scammon. Colonel White reports that some deserters have come in and that there is a small battalion at Princeton, West Virginia. He will send more information as he gets it. White, a Union Brevet Brigadier General, was with the Ohio 12th Infantry.

GLC02414.087

22 October 1851

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

Document signed

Title: to Peter W. Johnstone

Lists nine recruits at a bounty of $2.25 per recruit. Postscript by Johnstone, Justice of the Peace, in St. Louis, Missouri.

GLC02711.16

19 December 1852

Dunn, Jane B. R., 1807-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones

Refers to the deaths of "Pink"; cousin Minerva Henderson, who died of consumption; Jimmy Robinson; and the rumor of the murders of two local families by robbers. Also reports various local weddings. Addressed to Liet. William E. Jones, Fort Merrill, Texas.

GLC02711.17

28 September 1853

Jones, R.C., fl. 1845-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones

Refers to financial concerns but hopes for a good harvest. Mentions the construction of a railroad through Memphis and Little Rock, running through their property. Addressed to Lt. W. E. Jones, Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.18

31 July 1853

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: to G. Elskes

Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.19

22 April 1853

Hatch, John Porter, 1822-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones

Outlines the debts he has paid for Jones. Reports the activities of Companies C, E, and J. Asks Jones to provide his family with a hospital tent. Includes a postscript acknowledging receipt of five dollars for Jones for rifles. Addressed to Lieut. W. E. Jones, Mounted Riflemen, Fort Ewell, Texas. Written at Fort Merrill.

GLC02711.20

20 December 1856

Williams, B., fl. 1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel C. Greenhow

Letter of introduction for William E. Jones, who is traveling to Richmond. Jones was an old friend of Williams, and Greenhow was treasurer of Richmond.

GLC02711.21

9 January 1865

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 262 (January 9, 1865)]

General Hood's Official Report, Affairs in Savannah - Sherman's New Regulations.

GLC05959.43.44

8 February 1865

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 86, no. 12, 288 (February 8, 1865)]

End of the Peace Commission, Affairs in Mexico, Government of the State to the People of South Carolina.

GLC05959.43.45

1 November 1862

Newspaper

Title: New South. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (November 1, 1862)]

Death of General Mitchell, Fighting at Coosanohatchie & Pocotaligo.

GLC05959.47.01

14 March 1863

Newspaper

Title: New South. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (March 14, 1863)]

Letter from President Lincoln to the Working Men of Manchester, The Loss of the Indianola.

GLC05959.47.02

28 March 1863

Newspaper

Title: New South. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (March 28, 1863)]

The Mystery of the Inidanola.

GLC05959.47.03

4 April 1863

Newspaper

Title: New South. [Vol. 1, no. 31 (April 4, 1863)]

Death of major General E.V. Summer, Jacsonville, Florida Evacuated & Destroyed.

GLC05959.47.04

18 April 1863

Newspaper

Title: New South. [Vol. 1, no. 33 (April 18, 1863)]

Charleston.

GLC05959.47.05

2 April 1864

Newspaper

Title: New South. [Vol. 2, no. 30, whole no. 82. (April 2, 1864)]

The Florida Expedition, Affairs at Morris Island.

GLC05959.47.06

12 September 1861

M'Clanahon & Dill

Newspaper

Title: Memphis tri-weekly appeal. [Vol. 17, no. 111 (September 12, 1861)]

Surrender of Fort Hatteras.

GLC05959.49.01

14 September 1861

M'Clanahon & Dill

Newspaper

Title: Memphis tri-weekly appeal. [Vol. 17, no. 112 (September 14, 1861)]

The Occupation of Columbia by Federal Troops, Account of Battle of Summerville, Vandal Pillaging Paducah.

GLC05959.49.02

11 November 1863

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (November 11, 1863)]

Opening Statement on the reopening of the paper - against the Confederacy, Slidell lying in europe, Semmes the pirate, Traitor Slidell on Slavery, The Fugitive Slave Law, The Oath of Allegiance, Origin of army negroes, The rebellion a conspiracy. Two copies of the same issue.

GLC05959.50.01

18 November 1863

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (November 18, 1863)]

The enlistment of negroes, Boasting Bragg - Lying, Jeff Davis & armed negroes, Breckenridge on rebellion, Jeff Davis the Rebel, the right of revolution, Who got up the rebellion.

GLC05959.50.02

9 January 1864

Brownlow, William Gannaway, 1805-1877

Newspaper

Title: Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (January 9, 1864)]

General Grant & Foster, Teaching the slaves to rebel, Compensating the rebels, Effects of war upon the South. Brig. General Averill has destroyed Longstreet's winter supplies, General Burnside's speech, Andrew Jackson on coercing a state.

GLC05959.50.03