10 December 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Edwards writes to his mother from headquarters, 37th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers. His regiment will soon attempt to cross the Rappahannock River with ammunition and three days supplies. Notes that it was snowing when his regiment arrived, and one of his men froze to death after being struck over the head during a quarrel. Relates that houses in the vicinity have been taken over for officer's quarters, but that his sick men have been "perishing for want of other shelter than a cold Barn." Mentions General Charles Devens, Jr. Regarding his (Edward's) argument that his cold and dying…

GLC02163.03

27 December 1862

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, in camp near White Oak Church. Comments that Colonel Russel expects a commission (possibly David Allen Russell). One of Edwards's men, Charlie [Hurd?], was recommended by Dr. Holman for a position as an assistant adjutant general. Before attacking Confederate troops recently, General Charles Devens, Jr. "...came to me and said that it was the wrong time for bad feelings to exist held out his hand and asked me to drop it, so I suppose that was the end of it" (possibly in reference to a quarrel between Edwards…

GLC02163.04

5 January 1863

Edwards, Oliver, 1835-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eunice Lombard Edwards

Writes to his mother from head quarters, 37th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers. Notes that he was recently on picket duty on the Rappahannock River, one hundred yards from enemy pickets: "they seemed greatly to enjoy the reading of Jeff Davises' congratulatory order on their victory of Fredericksburgh in so loud a tone that we could easily hear it... but not a gun was fired by either side." Spent New Year's day on picket duty. Declares, "The Government ought to send half this army West and McClellan with it immediately. The Army is in good spirits yet the belief is growing general that…

GLC02163.05

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Manuscript document

Title: Special Orders No. 37

Convenes a Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio. The board was to determine the property of the 1st Provisional Brigade lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River, which Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was responsible. By order of Colonel Scammon of the 1st brigade, and witnessed by Robert P. Kennedy, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Brigade at Flat…

GLC02414.154.01

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing a report of the Board of Survey]

The Board of Survey, consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio; and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio, convened due to Special Orders No. 37, gives the results of their survey of the property lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River. The board determined that Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was not responsible for the lost stores because they had to be abandoned due to lack of transportation. Lists the amount of lost stores including rice, coffee,…

GLC02414.154.02

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document signed containing Special Orders No. 37]

Convenes a Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio. The board was to determine the property of the 1st Provisional Brigade lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River, for which Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was responsible. Also includes the property of the 12th Ohio regiment lost or destroyed for which Sergeant Jonathan C. Wallace was responsible. By order of Colonel Scammon of the 1st brigade…

GLC02414.155

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Manuscript document

Title: Special Orders No. 37

Convenes a Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio. The board was to determine the property of the 1st Provisional Brigade lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River, which Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was responsible. By order of Colonel Scammon of the 1st brigade, and witnessed by Robert P. Kennedy, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Brigade at Flat…

GLC02414.156.01

3 June 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document signed containing the Report of the Board of Survey]

The Board of Survey consisting of Captain Edward M. Carey, 12th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Captain Thomas Hayes, 30th Ohio, and 1st Lieutenant Russell Hasting, 23rd Ohio, convened due to Special Orders No. 37, gives the results of their survey of the property lost or destroyed on the march from "Adairs" at the mouth of the East River. The board determined that Lieutenant Robert S. Gardner, Acting Assistant Quarter Master, was not responsible for the lost stores. Lists the amount of stores that fell into Confederate hands including mules, pack saddles, lash ropes, etc. Written from…

GLC02414.156.02

10 July 1862

Groce, John H., fl. 1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Groce, Captain commanding post at Camp Green Meadows, West Virginia writes to Colonel Scammon, commander of the 1st Ohio brigade to say that there is no news at the post today.

GLC02414.157

21 July 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Manuscript document

Title: Special Order no. 73

Colonel Scammon of the 1st Provisional brigade appoints a board of survey consisting of Lieutenants from the 12th Ohio volunteer infantry, John Lewis, James W. Ross, and Hiram McKay to examine a deficiency in clothing and commissary stores damaged or unfit for use for which Acting Assistant Quarter Master Lieutenant Jonathan C. Wallace was responsible. Written from Headquarters of the 1st Provisional brigade at Camp Jones. Countersigned (in copy) by Lieutenant James L. Botsford.

GLC02414.158.01

21 July 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document containing Board of Survey results]

Copy. Gives the results of the survey board composed of Lieutenants from the 12th Ohio volunteer infantry, John Lewis, James W. Ross, and Hiram McKay. States that Assistant Quarter Master Lieutenant Jonathan C. Wallace received badly damaged and unusable sugar and hard bread from Lieutenant A.C. Fiske. Signed true copy by Robert P. Kennedy, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Written from Headquarters of the 12th Ohio regiment at Flat Top Mountain. With autograph endorsement signed on verso by Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon approving the report.

GLC02414.158.02

25 July 1862

Comly, James M., 1832-1887

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Major Comly writes to Colonel Scammon, the commander of the 1st Provisional brigade, that he spoke with Colonel Rutherford B. Hayes to make arrangements for Hayes trip. Hayes thinks it advisable that Comly wait until he returns to go to Flat Top Mountain. Asks what should be done with McMullen's men and states he cannot relieve them to go back to Flat Top Mountain without orders. Written from Camp Pack, West Virginia.

GLC02414.159

15 December 1862

Parry, Augustus Commodore, 1828-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Lieutenant Colonel Parry of the 47th Ohio regiment writes to Brigadier General Scammon about a citizen named John Fox who has been providing provisions. States that Fox cannot cross the river but will wait at Miller's Ferry next Saturday with the provisions if Scammon can send someone to meet him. Written from Camp Gauley Mount, West Virginia.

GLC02414.160

29 December 1862

Officers of the 4th Virginia Volunteer Infantry

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Petition in favor of Captain John L. Vance]

Petition signed by the officers of the 4th Virginia Infantry in favor of Captain Vance of the same regiment who was arrested by Brigadier General Eliakim P. Scammon for intoxication while on duty as Field Officer of the day. Praises Vance as a worthy and dutiful soldier and mentions his father, brother, and other influential friends Vance has. With 25 names.

GLC02414.161

27 July 1863

White, Julius, 1816-1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Brigadier General White writes to Brigadier General Scammon commanding the District of Kanawha to report that the 91st regiment has started for Gallipolis, West Virginia. Thanks him for allowing the regiment to stay for a few days. States that defending themselves against the Confederates is taking the attention of his entire command and that his communication and transit of supplies is jeopardized. Says he sent five companies of the 91st. Ends by remarking, "I am pleased with the 91st and envy you the possession of such a Regiment." Written from Head Quarters of the Eastern District,…

GLC02414.162

11 September 1863

White, Carr Bailey, 1823-1871

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Copy of a note or telegram from Colonel White to General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio, most likely in Scammon's hand. Suggests that it would be better to have the lines closed at Gauley because citizens are passing through.

GLC02414.163

23 July 1863

White, Julius, 1816-1890

Manuscript telegram

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Telegram to General Scammon from Brigadier General White. Thanks Scammon and says he will relieve the 91st regiment shortly and transport them to wherever Scammon directs.

GLC02414.164

5 January 1863

Bailey & Turnstill, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Asks for payment from General Scammon for their bill of $7.30 for feeding horses last year. Asks where Captain John W. Skiles of the 23rd Ohio can be reached. On light blue paper.

GLC02414.165

31 March 1863

Simmonds, Seth J., 1820-?

Manuscript letter

Title: to Martin P. Avery

Marked copy. Captain Simmonds [possibly Seth J. Simmonds, captain in the Ohio 23rd Light Artillery] commanding the post at Gauley, West Virginia writes to Captain Avery, the Acting Assistant Adjutant General in the 23rd Ohio, about a scouting expedition. States that there is a rumor among Confederate citizens that Confederate troops are being transferred to Kentucky to reinforce "Joe Johnson," [Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston]. Says that the 22nd Regiment of the Confederate Army was moving yesterday and the destination was probably Kentucky.

GLC02414.166

2 March 1863

Paxton, J.C., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Botsford

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry stating he has started L. Shurtliff of the 23rd Ohio in care of Captain Hill by orders of the General [Eliakim P. Scammon]. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.167

6 March 1863

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Scammon endorsement on an autograph letter signed to James L. Botsford]

Colonel Paxton of the 2nd West Virginia Cavalry writes to Captain Botsford of the 23rd Ohio Infantry asking if he can come to Charleston to see General Eliakim P. Scammon about a small expedition. With autograph endorsement of Scammon saying yes. Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.168

6 March 1863

McCann, T.K., fl. 1863

Manuscript letter

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Tells Brigadier General Scammon that he cannot return before Saturday because he must go to Cincinnati on business.

GLC02414.169

April 1863 circa

Pendleton, Alexander S., 1840-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anzolette Pendleton [Fragment]

Describes the destruction of Fredericksburg. Opening pages are missing. Note on top of letter states it was written 3 April 1863 to his mother, but it is a separate letter from GLC03075.01.

GLC03075.05

February 2, 1864

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 28 (February 2, 1864)]

The siege of Charleston - Sales of confiscated property, Invasion of North Georgia and Western North Carolina - barbarity of the invaders and the tories, Telegraphic dispatch from the Rapidan - rebel pickets captured by Yankee cavalry.

GLC05959.56.144

February 3, 1864

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 26, no. 29 (February 3, 1864)]

Mobile is bracing herself for an attack by the enemy.

GLC05959.56.145