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to Eliakim P. Scammon

Dated March 13, no year.

GLC02414.265

to James L. Botsford

"…the nearest enemy to me is Dunn at Frankfort but I know I cannot get to him for water & I know he cannot get to me…" With [autograph signed note?] reply by Scammon on verso: "You may return to Piatt if you are satisfied that there is no immediate...

GLC02414.268

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"…I know there is no enemy on my right worth marching for sixty miles for the last twenty (20) of that we will be bushwhacked then for the next thirty (3) it will be hot…." Dated Apl 1860

GLC02414.282

to James L. Botsford

"My scouts have returned they were at Peytona no enemy that they could hear of I destroyed & broke up all the ferry boats for five miles each way . . . . " Dated Mch 29 186 Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.292

to Eliakim P. Scammon

dated July 14 186

GLC02414.299

to James L. Botsford

"No news. Rebel scouts from Lewisburg and some of Thurmans men are reported as having been at Sewell on the 12th Cavalry have been coming in one at a time there now remains oout one Lt & seven (7) men missing It is reported two or three wounded..."...

GLC02414.337

to James L. Botsford

"Cook & Longdon have passes signed R Hastings...I regard them suspicious characters & upon close investigation am inclined to spies...." Written in Camp Piatt

GLC02414.343

to Eliakim P. Scammon

"Col Harris repulsed the Enemy at Beverly yesterday and is now pursuing him on the Huttonville road no particulars"

GLC02414.348

to James L. Botsford

"A man calling himself C Clark came into our lines this evening representing himself as a conscript rebel deserter but papers found on his person identify him as a Lieutenant of the 8th Va Cavalry. I believe him to be a spy of the most dangerous...

GLC02414.350

to James L. Botsford

GLC02414.353

to Eliakim P. Scammon

GLC02414.377

Cincinnati

One engraving entitled "Cincinnati," dated circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Ohio River with Cincinnati in the background. Two people are relaxing under trees on the shore while three groups relax on boats in the river. Engraved by William...

GLC08878.0012

Launch of the Boat

One engraving entitled "Launch of the Boat" circa 1861-1877. Depicts five men lauching their boat from shore. Four men push the boat while one man holds the anchor. A larger ship can be seen in the background.

GLC08878.0013

Return of Peace

One engraving entitled "Return of Peace" circa 1861-1867. A vignette depicting a goddess like figure proffering an olive branch. At her feet there are baskets filled with fruits and a lamb.

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Natural Bridge, Virginia

One engraving entitled "Natural Bridge, Virginia" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the Natural Bridge, and Cedar Creek. Three figures stand by the creek edge looking up at the bridge. Engraved by James Charles Armytage after a painting by William H. Bartlett...

GLC08878.0015

Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagara

One engraving entitled "Horse-Shoe Fall, Niagra" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a close up view of the horshoe falls in Niagra falls. Six figures walk towards an entrance to the cavern that is described as being on "the English side." Drawn by Thomas Allom...

GLC08878.0016

Niagara Falls from the Ferry

One engraving entitled "Niagra Falls from the Ferry" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a small ferry boat full of passengers rowing up to the falls. In the background three figures climb rocks at the base of the falls. Engraved by J. Cousen after a painting...

GLC08878.0017

Evening on the Connecticut

One engraving entitled "Evening on the Connecticut" dated 1861. Depicts a man and woman picnicing on the edge of the Connecticut River. The man holds a fishing pole over his shoulder while the woman sits in a relaxed position. Their row boat is...

GLC08878.0018

Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert)

One engraving entitled "Somes' Sound (Mt. Desert) dated 1861. Depicts a lanscape view of Mt. Desert Island and Somes Sound. A small cabin and two cows are at the forefront of the painting. Engraved by William Wellstood from the original painting by...

GLC08878.0019

View of the Passaic Falls

One engraving entitled "View of the Passaic Falls" circa 1861-1877. Depicts Passaic Falls (aka Patterson Great Falls) and a covered bridge with the Passaic River in the forefront. Engraved by John Sands after a painting by William H. Bartlett.

GLC08878.0020

On the Coast of Mt. Desert

One engraving entitled "On the Coast of Mt. Desert" dated 1861. Depicts a landscape view of the Mt. Desert Island coast. Two figures sit beside large boulders on the shore.

GLC08878.0021

Quiet Lake

One engraving entitled "Quiet Lake" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a lake, possibly named Quiet lake, with mountains in the background.

GLC08878.0022

Hudson Highlands

One engraving entitled "Hudson Highlands" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the Hudson River from Bull Hill. A man with a hat sits atop a large rock watching the many sailboats on the river. Engraved by E. Benjamin after a painting by William H...

GLC08878.0023

New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "New Orleans, LA and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Depicts a map of New Orleans. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by J. Wells.

GLC08878.0024

Lake George

One engraving entitled "Lake George" dated 1857. Caption notes "The Narrows with Black Mountain and Bolton and the Hummock in the foreground." Depicts a landscape view of Lake George with Black mountain in the background. In the forefront of the...

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