1861

Bachmann, John, fl. 1849-1885

Map

Title: Bird's-eye View of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Part of Florida

From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War. Shows the Mississippi River delta where the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Locations of cities, towns, and military posts are identified as well as locations of naval ships. "Drawn from nature and lithographed by John Bachmann." Includes a key stating the distances between various places such New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Yellow, blue, and green color palate.

GLC03526

1861-1863

Dupont, Samuel F., 1803-1865

Manuscript document

Title: Abstract of the cruise of U.S. Steam Frigate Wabash bearing the flag of Rear Admiral S.F. DuPont 1861-62-63

Cover has a hand-drawn picture of the Wabash in a drawn circle of laurels. The "Wabash" was commissioned 16 May 1861. First page is a list of the ship's officers. Provides a log of events for the ship, which contains several entries for each month from 1861-1863. The "Wabash" was stationed on the Atlantic coast from the Carolinas to Florida (although the ship did go to the North for repairs and provisions in July 1862). Provides an account of the Battle of Port Royal in November 1861 as well as a list of ships involved in the battle (p. 12-18). Reports steaming into St. Augustine after the…

GLC03527

circa 1863

Endicott & Co., fl. 1863

Print

Title: U.S. iron clad ram. Dictator.

Title continues "Designed by J. Ericsson. Built at the Delameter Iron Works, New York. 1863. " Created by Endicott & Co. at 59 Beekman Street, New York. Image dominated by the low-lying "Dictator" -- the deck appears to be only a few feet from the water. The ship is sailing in a calm day with small waves depicted in the ocean. In the far background a flock of seagulls is beginning to descend upon the "Dictator" while three sailing ships float on the horizon. The entire top half of the lithograph shows a sky with light-colored clouds. Statistics on the ship's size and engines are beneath…

GLC03530

1864

Serz, John, 1808-1881

Engraving

Title: Abraham Lincoln President of the United States signing the Emancipation Proclamation

Black and white engraving showing Lincoln seated at a table with the Holy Bible, facing forward with a handwritten copy of the Emancipation Proclamation in his left hand. Engraved by John Serz after a painting by W. E. Winner. Published by John Dainty in Philadelphia. Marked as a "Proof".

GLC03531

1865

Botticher, Otto, 1811-1866

Print

Title: Sherman at Savannah, Ga.

Lithograph of original painting by Lieutenant Colonel Otto Botticher. Published by John C. Buttre at No. 48 Franklin Street in New York. Printed by the Major & Knapp, Eng. Mfg & Lith. Co. at 449 Broadway in New York. Depicts line of Union officers on horseback reviewing a straight line of Federal troops on the right with Savannah in the background. The officers are all on the same plane. From left to right they are: Brigadier General Jordan, Brevet Colonel L.G. Estes, Major General Judson Kilpatrick, Major General Joseph A. Mower, Major General Peter J. Osterhaus, Major General Frank…

GLC03532

4 October 1864

Cook, Isaac P., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Inventory of Nathaniel Williams

True copy of original. Lists the deceased Nathaniel Williams' property, including stocks. Appraised by Thomas Bruscup and Thomas Harris. Lists executors of Williams' estate as Joshua B. Williams and Dabrywiple Williams. Cook signed as the Register of Wills for Baltimore City. With 5 cent inter revenue stamp on page two.

GLC03545.17

June 1865 ca.

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: [Hanging of Henry Wirz]

With pencil notes on verso: "752" and "XXVIII."

GLC03596

1864

United States. Sanitary Commission.

Book

Title: Narrative of privations and sufferings of United States officers & soldiers while prisoners of war in the hands of the Rebel authorities.

Title continues, "Being the Report of a Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the United States Sanitary Commission. With an Appendix, containing the Testimony." Reprints the report of the Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Printed by King & Baird Printers, Philadelphia. Includes woodcuts of starving Union POWs, based on photographs. Original printed paper wrapper, as issued.

GLC03597

14 September 1863

Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ewing

General Ewing, commander of the District of the Border (Kansas-Missouri), writes to his father following the Lawrence Massacre. States "I have received your two letters from Washington, and am glad to be assured that the demoniac ravings of the rabble in Leavensworth over the Lawrence Massacre and their threats of ill directed vengeance, have only created with the Administration contempt for the base demagogues who make the excitement their stock in trade." Writes that United States Senator, James Henry Lane, criticized General John McAllister Schofield following the Massacre and Ewing's…

GLC03599

10 December 1866

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lionel A. Sheldon

Garfield, then a U.S. congressman from Ohio, discusses reconstruction and the refusal of the southern states to ratify the 14th amendment, which had been drafted to combat opposition to federal policies towards freedpeople. He writes, "It is a great pity that the southern states do not adopt the Constitutional amendment." States that if they would adopt it, reconstruction could be completed before the end of winter. Remarks that stronger measures are needed against the south if they do not adopt it, "Even to the extent of declaring the southern states reduced to territories and organizing…

GLC03605

10 March 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Commission of Joseph Jones Reynolds as major general of volunteers]

This document approves the appointment of Joseph Jones Reynolds to Major General of Volunteers by Abraham Lincoln and President. Edwin Stanton countersigns as Secretary of War. Decorated by engravings at the top and bottom of the document which were done by J.V.N. and C.H. Throop. Accompanied by a blue paper seal. Docketed the same date.

GLC03614

20 May 1870

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Letter signed

Title: to Ambrose Thompson

Admiral Porter sends Thompson some letters (introductions) and indicates he will send fifty more the next day. Written on Navy Department stationery. Thompson, a wealthy shipping magnate, was noted for his Civil War backing of a plan to colonize Panama with freed African-Americans.

GLC03619.02.15

15 April 1873

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Joseph Woodyard, convicted of failing to cancel revenue stamps on empty spirit-casks.

(c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC03634

09 August 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: to Edward Canby re: orders to allow exportation of Texas cotton

GLC03649

10 October 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Levi Underwood

Convicted of larceny and sentenced to one year in prison. Justice associates suggested Executive clemency, and recommended a pardon. Levi was granted a full and unconditional pardon by Lincoln (c/s Seward)

GLC03650

28 August 1865

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Philemon Ewing

Writes about the anticipated arrival of his wife and family. He wants the children to arrive so they may start their classes on time. States his desire to postpone building a house until the following spring. "I am more than convinced that I should hold the $30,000 at interest this winter and next spring. I can build a house to suit us Exactly." Believes they should board at a hotel for the winter. Ask Ewing to try to convince Ellen (his wife) of this, as he fears," ... she may think we must have a house at whatever cost of money or subsequent discomfort." Written on stationary marked…

GLC03600

1 January 1862

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Ewing

Plans to institute martial law to punish saboteurs and guerillas. "Nothing but the severest punishment can prevent the burning of R.R. Bridges & the great destruction of human life. I shall punish all I can catch...These incendiaries have destroyed in the last 10 days $150,000 worth of R.R. property, notwithstanding that there were more than 10,000 troops kept guarding the R.R. in this state." The destruction is "not usually done by armed & open enemies, but by pretended quiet citizens, living on their farms. A bridge or building is set on fire & the culprit an hour after is…

GLC03602

1861-1870

Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878

Header Record

Title: Collection of Charles M. Coit, field and staff, 8th regiment, Connecticut, infantry [Decimalized .001-.345]

Charles Morgan Coit worked as a banker and lived with his family in Norwich, Connecticut. On 18 September 1861, at 23 years old, he enlisted in the Connecticut 8th Volunteer Infantry. During his time in the Union Army, he was promoted from 1st Lieutenant to Captain, to Major and finally to Lieutenant Colonel. Charles Morgan Coit's father, Charles Coit, had also served in the army and had been a Colonel at the time of his death in 1855. Charles M. Coit's mother, Sarah Perkins Coit; sister, Ellen Grosvenor Coit; and brother, George Douglass Coit; continued to live in Norwich and maintain the…

GLC03603

circa 1862-1865

Hopte, John W., fl. 1862-1865

Map

Title: [Pencil illustration of the Cumberland Gap]

Depicts rolling mountainsides dotted with trees. Portrays forts, roads and other details specific to Civil War sites and events. Shows a rifle pit and an American flag waving atop a fortress. Signed by Hopte, who served in Company G, 42nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry.

GLC03604

1861-1864

Lyman Family

Header Record

Title: [Lyman family letters] [Decimalized .01- .32]

The three Lyman brothers came from Delaware, Ohio. They enlisted in the 18th U.S. Infantry Regiment and served in the Army of the Cumberland in Tennessee and Mississippi. The collection also includes letters from Sergeant Nelson Pierce, a friend from Delaware, Ohio, who died on 1 January 1863 from wounds sustained in the Battle of Stone River; Fred Bundy who was probably another neighbor; and George Ellis, whose relationship with the Lymans is not known. Ellis served in the Union Navy and saw action at Corinth, Mississippi, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. Letters also describe the…

GLC03606

1861-1863

Brigham, George, fl. 1861-1863

Header Record

Title: [Collection of George and Bart Brigham] [Decimalized .01-.08]

Letters are from George Brigham and H. B. Brigham to their sister Lucretia. With a hand-drawn "Plan of the Battle of Fredericksburg, VA."

GLC03607

1863-1865

Header Record

Title: Collection of three items related to Dighton Goddard [Decimalized]

GLC03608

5 May 1862

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sedgwick

Major General McClellan writes to Brigadier General Sedgwick to discuss his plans for attacking Yorktown. He directs Sedgwick to move toward Yorktown and take additional orders from General Franklin. Written on stationary marked "head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac".

GLC03612

1839-1875

Reynolds, Joseph, fl. 1839-1875

Header Record

Title: [Collateral collection of 18 items containing mostly printed general orders detailing other commissions and appointments of General Reynolds.] [decimalized]

Includes official notifaction of Joseph J. Reynolds commission to major general of volunteers, dated November 29, 1862, signed by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. The only letter in the collection (#16) describes various improvements to the city of San Antonio. GLC 3614 is the official commission of Joseph J. Reynolds, signed by Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, to the rank of Major General. This collateral collection contains mostly printed general orders detailing other commissions and appointments of General Reynolds. Reynolds, a West Point…

GLC03614.02

4 January 1864

Peyster, John Watts de, 1821-1907

Letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Encloses an address he delivered in Vermont on secession in Switzerland (not present) and asks Morgan to read it as an example for the United States. Writes, "I sincerely hope that you will do me the honor to read it in as much as the treatment and fate of Secession in Switzerland would have served as a complete lesson to our authorities had they been willing to profit by the experience of others." Printed illustration ("Battle of Pittsburg Landing, April 6, 1862") on blank leaf of paper.

GLC03615