25 May 1861

Palmer, John M., 1817-1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Scott Mather

Written on the day on which he was mustered in as colonel of the 14th Illinois Infantry at Camp Duncan (near Jacksonville, Illinois) to Colonel Mather, Adjutant General. Says "In the reorganization of the regiment I found it necessary to discharge a large number of men who were either rejected by the mustering Officer of the General Government or were fairly entitled to be relieved from their engagement or without any sufficient cause refused to tender their services... I hope what I have done will meet your approval." One bust engraving of Palmer included as collateral.

GLC02456.21

3 March 1862

Reynolds, Joseph Jones, 1822-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel Noble

General Reynolds returns papers relating to the 14th Regiment to Colonel Noble. Writes, "I would recommend the promotion of a Captain of the 14th to be Major of the 14th I have a high opinion of Adjutant Blinn, but giving him two grades in promotion at once would seem to slight meritorious Captains- I would not promote any Captain that has signed Wood's paper- On the whole, I go for Cap Coons" (possibly referring to Adjutant John P. Blinn and Captain John Coons). One bust engraving of Reynolds incldued as collateral.

GLC02456.23

27 July 1861

Rousseau, Lovell Harrison, 1818-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Colonel Rousseau recommends the appointment of Bland Ballard as Judge of the United States for the District of Kentucky. Of Ballard, Rousseau writes, "Mr. Ballard is, in my Judgment, in every way, fitted for that Place. He is a fine lawyer- we have no better in Kentucky. His standing is in every respect throughout the state, good. He is honest & capable- and he is, besides, a true, inflinching, fearless, Union Man without 'ifs or Conditions.' He has been this at all times, even when many men, accounted good, contended for the infamous neutrality." Two bust engravings of Rousseau…

GLC02456.24

15 August 1846

Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Conner

States the amount of time served in the Navy and positions held. Complains that as first lieutenant of the vessel John Adams, he is "constantly on duty." Requests relief by a junior officer and transfer to a larger vessel. Requests an exchange with "Humphreys," who "has applied to be detached." Written aboard the U.S. Brig Porpoise. One bust engraving of Semmes included as collateral.

GLC02456.26

20 September 1862

Smith, Edmund Kirby, 1824-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Braxton Bragg

Writes to Bragg in order to send him a copy of "a special order of the enemy, taken from the Louisville Journal of the 18th." A newspaper clipping of "Special Orders No. 21," is attached. The order is a Union order regarding the building of fortifications around Louisville, Kentucky. The order states that all residents near Louisville must report "the number of slaves they will furnish" to assist in building the works and gives Colonel Dent the power to "impress a sufficient number of laborers." The order was given by Union General Jeremiah Boyle.

GLC02456.27

1 September 1862

Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1821-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Henry Alexander Wise

General Smith writes to Wise, commander of forces at Chaffin's Bluff. Reports that George W. Randolph, Confederate Secretary of War, informed him "that a flag of truce steamer was signaled yesterday coming up the James river supposed to be bound for Aiken's landing." Instructs Smith to prepare the guard at Aiken's landing. Remarks, "The landing of irresponsible or unauthorized persons should be strictly guarded against, and precautions taken to prevent the enemy from obtaining information." One bust engraving of Smith included as collateral.

GLC02456.28

4 September 1846

Thomas, Lorenzo, 1804-1875

Autograph document signed

Title: to John Anthony Quitman

Written from camp near Camargo. Thomas transmits orders prohibiting the discharge of firearms near camp and restricting non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates from leaving camp, among other details. One bust engraving of Thomas included as collateral.

GLC02456.30

28 September 1862

Tilghman, Lloyd, 1816-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Ruggles

Confederate Brigadier General Tilghman writes to Confederate Brigadier General Ruggles to forward a request from Union General Benjamin Butler for a prisoner exchange. One full length engraving of Tilghman included as collateral.

GLC02456.31

January 24, 1864

Torbert, Alfred Thomas Archimedes, 1833-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Torbert signs twice as Chief of Cavalry (once following his initial note, and once following a post script). Writes to an unnamed general: "You were speaking the other day of wanting a Chief of Arty. Did if ever strike you that Genl Seymour could be a good man for the position as it is his particular arm of the service and has the rank your Chief ought to have" (possibly referring to General Truman Seymour). In a post script, states "If you disapprove of an application I have [sent?] up do not let it go any farther." One bust engraving of Torbert included as collateral.

GLC02456.32

5 November 1862

Winder, John H., 1800-1865

Letter signed

Title: to Captain J. H. Pearce

General Winder, commander of the Department of Henrico, Richmond, Virginia, writes to Captain Pearce (possibly James H. Pearce). Discusses a pass "signed by McCuffins chief of Police in the possession of a man named McMullin." Reports that McCuffin's name was misspelled, and that after investigation, "the pass turned to be a yank forgery." One bust engraving of Winder included as collateral.

GLC02456.33

1841-1865

Header Record

Title: Civil War generals who sided against their birth states: 18 items [decimalized]

[decimalized 02457.01-.02457.18]

GLC02457

25 April 1863

Birney, David Bell, 1825-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Seymour

Recommending to the Governor's attention Captain I. G. Smith, attached to Birney's command, who has had to resign due to circumstances of a domestic nature. States he would welcome the return of Captain Smith at the conclusion of his personal business.

GLC02457.01

28 July 1861

Cocke, Philip St. George, 1809-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Jordan

One week after commanding the fifth brigade at the Battle of First Manassas, Colonel Cocke writes to Jordan, Assistant Adjutant General of the forces at Manassas Junction. States "Capt Langhorne's troop, the only cavalry with my command- leaves this morning- I shall therefore be absolutely without the means of communication with Head Quarters & with other Commands- And without cavalry pickets in our flank - I shall be glad if you will hasten the ordering of the promised troops to operate with my Brigade." One bust engraving of Cocke included as collateral.

GLC02457.02

31 October 1841

Cooper, Samuel, 1798-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Major Wilcox

Assistant Adjutant General of the Army Cooper informs Wilcox that "We are all rejoiced to hear, from Col. Whiting of your convalescence... you must not permit your zeal to interfere with your recovery... " Mentions Colonel Worth (possibly William Jenkins Worth) and offers to order Lieutenant Patrick to assist Wilcox. Accompanied by an unidentified clipped signature. One bust engraving of Cooper included as collateral.

GLC02457.03

23 July 1862

Davidson, John Wynn, 1825-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Recommending Captain Edward Martindale for promotion. States Martindale, who served in the Subsistence Department, acted with distinction in the recent battles before Richmond, Virginia.

GLC02457.04

5 April 1862

Duncan, Johnson Kelly, 1827-1862

Autograph note signed

Title: to Mary Grimshaw Duncan

Enemy gunboats attacked, trying to reach New Orleans, then retreated. Writes of "another turn at the Enemy today - six gun boats and four frigates having come up to point of woods below. All gone back again, and well." Written to his wife in New Orleans. Johnson K. Duncan was a Confederate Brigadier General in command of the coastal defenses that protected New Orleans, including Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip. Despite a valiant defense, Union gunboats were able to sail past these positions and on to New Orleans on April 24th. On April 29th both New Orleans and Duncan's forces were…

GLC02457.05

12 September 1861

Gorgas, Josiah, 1818-1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Letcher

Lieutenant Colonel Gorgas, Chief of Ordnance, writes to Letcher, Governor of Virginia. Gorgas offers to exchange 800 rifles for 800 flintlock muskets, for use in Colonel [Zulukowski's?] Regiment. Proposes that the exchange take place before 1 January 1862. Written on Confederate States of America, War Department, Ordnance Office stationery. One bust engraving of Gorgas included as collateral.

GLC02457.06

25 March 1864

Hawley, Joseph R., 1826-1905

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Eaton

Seventh Connecticut Infantry Colonel Joseph R. Hawley (Hawley's Brigade) writes to Rev. Jacob Eaton, West Meriden, Connecticut, to tell him that, given the choice for chaplain between him and Rev. Mr. Holmes, and knowing nothing of either of them, the regiment had chosen Holmes. Holmes has gone off with the cavalry, thus is not able to be called. Eaton should come as quickly as he can. One bust engraving of Hawley included as collateral.

GLC02457.07

14 July 1862

Hurlbut, Stephen A., 1815-1882

Autograph document signed

Title: to Major Campbell and Lieutenant Long

Orders regarding receiving the flag of truce and message of surrender from Confederate forces. States "The flag of truce will not be permitted to pass our lines." One bust engraving of an unidentified man included as collateral.

GLC02457.08

9 June 1864

Johnson, Bushrod Rust, 1817-1880

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John M. Otey

Possibly written in Virginia. Major General Bushrod Rust Johnson writes from his headquarters at [Mrs. Clay's House?]. Informs Otey, Assistant Adjutant General, of artillery and troop movement. One bust engraving of Johnson included as collateral.

GLC02457.09

27 December 1864

Kilpatrick, Hugh J., 1836-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Willard W. Glazier

Writes to Glazier, a Lieutenant who had just escaped from a Confederate prison, to express his "high appreciation of" his "many soldierly qualities". Remembers that in his old regiment Glazier was a private. Two bust engravings of Kilpatrick included as collateral.

GLC02457.10

April 16, 1865

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: to J. M. Otey

Confederate General Lomax writes to Colonel Otey of the Army of Tennessee to request that he be sent to Virginia to resume command of his division. Details the circumstances that caused him to become detached from his command. Endorsement dated 16 April 1865 by General Beauregard on the verso of the letter approves Lomax's request. One bust engraving of Lomax included as collateral.

GLC02457.11

10 August 1862

Newton, John, 1823-1895

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Recommending a promotion for Captain W. H. Robinson of the Thirty Second New York Volunteers. Written at "Camp on James River." One bust engraving of Newton included as collateral.

GLC02457.13

13 April 1862

Pemberton, John C., 1814-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert E. Lee

Reports that General Pierre G. T. Beauregard expects six regiments from his department, and that so far only four have been sent and are in Atlanta, and these four are being sent forward to Chatanooga. Also reports "Enemy have made no movement since capture of Pulaski." One bust engraving of Pemberton included as collateral.

GLC02457.14

January 31, 1869

Reno, Jesse Lee, 1823-1862

Document signed

Title: [Military financial return]

Jesse R. Reno signs a partially printed document for money given to him by the paymaster as compensation from 1859 to 1869, including the cost for servants. Docket on verso.

GLC02457.15.01