1862/04/30

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maj. Gen. George Thomas re: orders during the battle of Shiloh

Directing Thomas that he "will immediately advance one division to Monterey to occupy that place, supporting it by you other divisions so far as may be necessary." Came with carte-de-visite.

GLC07294

1863/09/04

Gilmore, Quincy A., fl. 1863

Autograph endorsement signed

Title: Endorsement on back of G.B. Brooks ALS re: idea of a "boat infantry"

Endorsement on T.B. (or G.B.) Brooks letter, with manuscript proposal entitled "Boat Infantry," a mobile attack force. Gilmore refers the proposal to a Board of Approval. The proposal may be response to the carnage the attack on Fort Wagner. (Water damage)

GLC07303

1861/08/15

Various

Autograph letter signed

Title: re: sight of secession flag over Marshall House in Annapolis, with photograph

Letter written by a private in the 13th NY volunteers, alluding to the circumstances of the death of Col. Elmer Ellsworth. "We begged for permission to land, to tear form that house that hated emblem of 'traitors', had we been permitted to land, doubt not but the life of Col. Ellsworth might have been saved..." Also mentions Baltimore riots and getting his uniform at Brooks Brothers. Accompanied by an oval photograph of Tomes in uniform.

GLC07304

1861 ca.

Photograph

Title: [1st Lieutenant James J. Lowell]

Oval photograph of Lowell, a 1st Lieutenant in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteers. Shown in full-length in dress coat on crutches.

GLC07316

1909/02/12

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Typed document

Title: Speech draft re: influence of Lincoln, given at New York Republican Club of NYC

Original draft of speech: "I was born a slave...my first recollection of Abraham Lincoln was...by the prayers of my mother...as she was kneeling over my body earnestly praying that Abraham Lincoln might succeed and that one day she and her boy might be free"; with autograph corrections.

GLC07232

1865/01/23

Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879

Autograph document signed

Title: Draft of farewell address to his army, written in pencil

Draft of farewell address to the army: "I have this day been relieved from the command of this army ... you have endured your many hardships during the recent campaign. I am alone responsible for its conception and strived hard to do my duty in its execution." Docketed at the bottom with the names of 13 Confederate generals, including Beauregard, Cheatham and Forrest. (With hole near signature and text loss.)

GLC07261

1863/03/03

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Letter signed

Title: to N. B. Baker re: clarifying the President's draft order

"The President has not at any time issued a proclamation calling for 300,000 men..." An order was to be given, but no official copy was recieved. Annotation in another hand on verso.

GLC07226

1862/08/04

Broadside

Title: Attention! Young Men of Belmont District [recruitment broadside]

Civil War recruitment broadside for a volunteer company before the draft goes into effect. Large black and white wood engraving at center showing workmen and farmers rallying around the flag, while a scroll above them reads "No Bounty / When Drafted." Printed by Baird and King.

GLC07208

1862 ca.

Broadside

Title: Regiment Ordered South! National Guards [recruitment broadside]

Large oblong recruitment broadside, printed with red and blue inks in a circular design. Regiment of Col. P. Lyle, Race Street below Sixth.

GLC07210

1862/12/17

Broadside

Title: A Desirable Farm containing 975 Acres and Six Negroes for Sale... [slaves]

Sale for this date for the estate of Alexander and Martha T. Fraser, 30 miles from Petersburg. "Any one having a large number of negroes, which they desire to place beyond the reach of the enemy, would do well to purchase this plantation." Loss at top left corner, affecting "F" in "Farm," and some loss of text at fold on bottom third of sheet.

GLC07212

1862/09/08

Johnson, Badley T., 1829-1903

Broadside

Title: to unknown re: troop recruitment

"To the people of Maryland! After sixteen months of oppression more galling than the Austrian tyranny, the victorious army of the south brings freedom to your doors..."

GLC07213

1861/11/10

McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his fiance re: love letter

"Your very charming letter was received about two years since-it seems that long since I heard from you."

GLC07214

1861/07-08/1863

Taber, Joseph S. C., fl. 1861-1863

Diary

Title: Civil War diary of soldier in Co. B 23rd regiment Pa. Volunteers

Mentions Peninsula Campaign, rebel balloon, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg.

GLC07218

1863 ca.

Sheldon, J.A., 1824-1886

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de Visite of [Sgt. Jacob Hart] in Co. E 47th Indiana and 1st Lt. U.S. Colored Infantry

Full length carte de visite of Jacob Hart, Sgt. in Co. E 47th Indiana. He also served as 1st Lt. in a U.S. Colored Infantry regiment.

GLC07219.01

1863 ca.

Photograph

Title: [Carte de Visite of Jacob Hart's wife]

Two cent revenue stamp on verso.

GLC07219.02

1864/05/04

Marshall, Charles, 1830-1902

Autograph note signed

Title: to Charles Marshall re: Troops movement in Chancellorville; Burnside

"Gen Lee has been directed to make the enemy develope his forces & acertain whether there is any infantry with him. The Gen is just leaving by the old turnpike." Written on receiver's copy of Fitzhugh Lee telegram. Written in pencil on verso.

GLC07223

1862/05/29

Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife re: McClellan, McDowell, Butler's New Orleans Proclamation

"Oh that some hearty hand will plant a dagger deep in his...black heart"; "Both the army & people have confidence in our ability to whip the Yankees off & save Richmond...I would rather die, if die I must, on the battlefield, fighting for the liberties of my country and disunion with the Yankees"

GLC07224

1863/07/10

Oden, Mary, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily J. Semmes re: death of Gen. Paul Semmes (to his widow)

Written from his deathbed nurse, on the day he died with postscript: "A few moments before the General died, he asked for his sword, laying it across his arm, he asked again for his testament." Page 5 is a smaller, additional sheet.

GLC07225

1862/07/21

Grant, William F., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Grant re: soldiers' reasons for enlistment

from Union soldier in Company D, 100th Pa.: "Soldiers say they never enlisted to fight for the freedom of the slaves and if they make this a war to eradicate slavery they will throw down their arms contrabands...I would drive them all into the sea and drown them." To his father. With patriotic envelope.

GLC07227

1865/04/14

Nichols, Henry, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Alfred Nichols re: fall of Richmond, nature of his troops

Written from soldier in 73rd U.S. Colored Infantry to brother, Captain in 4th Vermont. With envelope.

GLC07228

1864 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph signed

Title: Self-portrait of Alexander Gardner

Carte de visite portrait, full-length seated self-portrait. Imprint on verso.

GLC07348

1866/03/31

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Moses Kelley] re: receiving payment on VA bonds bought prior to the War

GLC07353

1863/09/17

Seward, William B., fl. 1863

Document signed

Title: Permit for the safe and free passage of Johnston Livingston

Secretary of State William B. Seward orders the safe and free passage of Johnston Livingston. The document also gives a physical description of Johnston.

GLC03107.04163

1865/12/11

Elting, Frank M., fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. Livingston re: interest in preserving the Livingston's papers

GLC03107.04165

1866/10/20

Armstrong, William B., fl. 1866-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Johnston] Livingston re: inquiry regarding Rev. John Livingston

Armstrong inquires about the history of Reverand John Livingston, who was expelled from Great Britain in 1603, and then moved to Holland. His son was Robert Livingston (1654-1728), who moved to New York in the 17th century. Armstrong notes that he is interested in genealogy, and also believes himself to be a descendent of John Livingston.

GLC03107.04166