1861-1877

Granger, Charles H., 1812-1893

Engraving

Title: [Wakefield Virginia, The Birthplace of George Washington]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a small cabin nestled in the woods (probably Wakefield, Virgina, the birthplace of George Washington). Original painting probably by Charles Henry Granger.

GLC08878.0216

1861-1877

Print

Title: State War and Navy Departments

One print entitled, "State War and Navy Departments" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War, and Navy Depatments building, Washignton, D.C.

GLC08878.0217

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The State, War and Navy Department

One engraving entitled "The State, War and Navy Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War and Navy Department building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0218

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: [The Capitol Building]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large, white, domed building (probably the Capitol Building). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0219

1898

Engraving

Title: The Capitol 1898

One engraving entitled "The Capitol 1898" dated 1898. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0220

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: [The Capitol Building]

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large, white, domed building (probably the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.). Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0221

1861-1877

Print

Title: Capitol

One print entitled "Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.

GLC08878.0222

1861-1877

Engraving

Title: The Capitol

One engraving entitled "The Capitol" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. In the forefront of the image, a crowd is gathered on the front lawn. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0223

1815-1860

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil / charcoal drawing of house on a hill beside water, with sail boat in background.]

Appears to be early work.

GLC02673.01

1815-1860

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil drawing. Finely delineated. Shown from a distance through trees.]

JBB specialized in landscape view of towns before and after the Civil War

GLC02673.02

16 March 1852

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil sketch. Man on boulders]

GLC02673.03

24 August 1853

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and watercolor. Scenic]

GLC02673.04

16 May 1861

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [Pencil and watercolor. House]

incompletely colored. Not clearly a Civil War related piece

GLC02673.05

9 September 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents]

Reports that they are moving towards "Dixie's Army" slowly. Describes how he arrived to Odin Illinois. Asks that his parents visit him while he's in Illinois. Includes what seems to be a short poem on the verso of the page.

GLC06728.022

11 September 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents]

Arrived in Cincinnati at 3 am. Writes that he is nostalgic being in his old state again. Asks his parents to visit him.

GLC06728.023

22 September 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents]

Writes that he arrived yesterday morning and that there are many troops in the city. There are orders to surrender the city and citizens have been instructed to leave.

GLC06728.024

10 October 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents]

Writes that he is seven miles south of Bardstown and the rebels fled before the company arrived. Reports that General Thomas' division had a skirmish the day before yesterday. Writes that Buell is hated by his men.

GLC06728.025

10 October 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to his parents]

Mentions the battle of Perryville and writes that his regiment had over one hundred killed and wounded; his company suffered three killed and eight wounded. Reports that he got through the battle without a scratch. Writes that the battle of Pea Ridge "has no very fair comparison with this battle".

GLC06728.026

12 October 1862

Weeks, Thomas, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lt. Holden

Weeks' father, Thomas, inquires about the condition of John after the battle of Perryville. He writes: "so please answer and oblige a fraternal brother." Also included is a response from C.L. Hozl on behalf of Lt. Holden. He writes that John was fine when leaving Perryville, but Lt. Holden has suffered a bad wound in his right arm and is currently in the hospital

GLC06728.027

28 October 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Requests that his parents send him a short history of the recent Perryville battle if they come across one. Writes that he saw some friends from the 101st. Also writes that he has marched from his camp near Crab Orchard back to Danville and then south west toward Munfordsville. Hopes that the soldiers will be supplied with tents soon, as they have not had any since the beginning of the month.

GLC06728.028

2 November 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that he is near Cave City six miles East of Mammoth Cave. He was finally given a tent to sleep in after a month of being tentless. Describes the recent battle of Perryville as "the heaviest storm ever I saw or heard." Some of the men of Weeks' company were arrested for exchanging guns. Writes that he doesn't know if he killed someone during battle and doesn't care to know. Reports that Buell has been removed and Rosecrans now has control of the army.

GLC06728.029

16 November 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that the soldiers prefer Rosecrans to Buell. Reports that General Gilbert was arrested at Perryville. Continues to write about the battle of Perryville, which has led him to believe that rebels are not cowards but "brave as yankees dare to be." Points out that many of the dead and wounded were barefoot. Also writes that the company was armed with minnie rifles, the best in the service.

GLC06728.030

20 November 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that General Negley is in command of the post. He has five months of pay overdue and does not know when he will get paid. Has heard from Holden who is not expected to live long. Reports that five men in the company have been killed.

GLC06728.031

22 November 1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Writes that soldiers are living in the state house in Tennessee, which is a "splendid piece of workmanship." However, the soldiers are not respectful of the building and keep it dirty at all times. Writes that the men are able to buy anything they need with Secesh script (currency). Reports that he has not seen the 101st whose division is commanded by Jeff C. Davis (the Davis that shot Nelson). Includes a short letter written the next day. Writes that he will not get paid before the first of January. He would like some news on the Eastern army.

GLC06728.032

8 December1862

Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Reports the death of Capt. Holden from a wound through the muscle of the arm below the elbow. Also reports that one corporal was killed and two wounded, leaving four corporals on duty. He has finally been paid and hopes to be paid again soon. Writes that there seems to be no opportunity to join a lodge in the area. Written in a camp near Nashville, Tennessee

GLC06728.033