March 1864 circa

Atkinson, Joseph Henry, 1829-1907

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Court martial proceedings against Canada Barnes and P. Waters for conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline]

Records specifics of the charges, testimony from the trials, and the acquittal of both men. Signed twice by Atkinson and Borden.

GLC02233.37.07

2 January 1862

Lovell, Joseph, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Lewis

Lovell, aide-de-camp for (and possibly a relative of) General Mansfield Lovell, writes to Lewis (John Lawson Lewis, of the Louisiana militia). Lovell writes "I am directed by Genl Lovell to say that he has this day recd your invitation to Review & Inspect- the troops of your division on the 8th instant; and to say that he will accept the invitation you have extended to him with great pleasure." Written on Confederate States of America, Head Quarters, Dept. 1 stationery.

GLC02410.02

21 April 1863 or 1864

Parke, J., fl. 1863

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a telegram from J. Parke]

Telegram to Brigadier General Scammon in which Parke states that he is "innocent of having given aid & comfort to the Rebels." Asks for an immediate trial. With pencil note from Scammon (possibly in his hand) asking Parke "Did you not negotiate or aid in the sending of funds to Baltimore for the benefit of a person in arms vs. the U.S. If not, and you are a loyal citizen of the U.S. you shall be released at once." On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Brigadier General.

GLC02414.071

5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio informs General Cox that first Lieutenant William Shepperd is resigning because of ill health. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.072

5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the military division at Charleston that a recent dispatch from Cox makes him anxious to get the tracing paper Cox promised. States he wants to compile a map and they cannot afford to lose time. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.073

4 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Major Davis

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Major Davis, the Provost Marshall, to report that Confederate General Alfred Beckley has been arrested. Year inferred from content and from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.074

1 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Brigade Surgeon Clendermin

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to the brigade surgeon in Wheeling, West Virginia to ask if he has been ordered to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.075

7 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to inform that the roads are very bad from Gauley to Fayetteville, West Virginia. Recommends waiting for the weather to improve before marching. States, "To march now wd be more fatal than a battle." Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.076

4 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division at Charleston to ask when the artillery horses would be coming. States they can move with the four Mountain Howitzers as far as Princeton without the horses. Asks where Colonel Ewing is. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.077

5 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Captain G.M. Bascom

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes the Assistant Adjutant General in Charleston, West Virginia to inform that some prisoners were sent to Columbus before receiving orders that they should go to Wheeling. Has telegraphed to correct this. Reports that a second detachment of prisoners has been sent to Wheeling as directed. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel. Signed with initials. On verso is the header for another letter "Head Qrs. 3d Prov. Brigade, Fayetteville, Va, 1862."

GLC02414.078

3 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Captain C.N. Goulding

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to Goulding in Wheeling Virginia that he sent the "ords Rects" (ordnance receipts?) by mail.

GLC02414.079

8 April 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Dolson Cox

Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio writes to General Cox commanding the division in Charleston, West Virginia about the location of Union and Confederate troops in the area. States that he has the names of several wealthy men who are able to furnish supplies for the army. Gives a list of the supplies they will need, including flour, beef cattle, corn, etc. Informs that is it good the companies are not marching today because the rain is bad. Possibly a draft copy as there are cross outs and inserts. Year inferred from Scammon's rank as Colonel.

GLC02414.080

6 July 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

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

W. H. Powell writes a telegram to Captain James L. Botsford of the 23rd Ohio asking if he should take a force of 250 from his regiment and 250 from another regiment and move on the Confederates in the morning. States, "I want revenge in some way for late injuries." With autograph endorsement signed of Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon stating that Powell should ready his regiment to move but tell his men to keep this a secret. On stationary of the U.S. Military Telegraph.

GLC02414.081

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