31 December 1830

Mayo, Isaac, 1791-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.D. Elliott

Marked "Copy of a Letter to J.D. Elliott," on docket. Written by Lieutenant Commander Mayo as commander of the U.S.S. Grampus to Captain Elliott as commander of the West India Squadron. Half the letter appears to be written in a clerical hand and the last half written and signed by Mayo. References Elliott's orders of 7 September 1830 (see GLC 04604.22) and says he proceeded to the coast off Havana, Cuba on 13 September. He encountered a gale on the way there, taking much water, and anchored in Mantanzas Bay on 21 September. Waited to leave until 2 October because a convoy was gathering.…

GLC04604.24

May 1863

Baum, A. Clark, 1832-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Chancellorsville]

Shows the U.S. Mine Ford. Also shows three pontoon bridges over the Rappahannock River, various Confederate batteries and rifle pits, hospital locations, and the location of Fitzhugh House. References to a skirmish on a Sunday night and a shelling on Monday morning probably refer to 26-27 April 1863 (but it possibly could be 3-4 May 1863). A note on back identifies the creator as "A Clark Bunn/Burn/Bun 50th N.Y.V. Eng." There are photographs of this regiment and its work in GLC05111.

GLC06013.01

December 1862

Baum, A. Clark, 1832-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Fredericksburg]

Shows bridges, batteries, hospitals, positions of Confederate sharpshooters, the railroad and Falmouth Station, and various buildings, including Lacy House. Also shows the movement across a bridge of Captain Wesley Brainerd. There are photographs of Baum's regiment and its work in GLC05111.

GLC06013.02

November 1863

Baum, A. Clark, 1832-?

Map

Title: [Manuscript Civil War map of the Battle of Rappahannock Station]

Shows pontoon bridges, batteries, the Orange & Alexandria Railroad, various fortifications, the locations and movements of the 5th and 6th Army Corps, and the routes of Confederate reinforcements. Also shows General John Sedgwick's headquarters. There are photographs of Baum's regiment and its work in GLC05111.

GLC06013.03

1862-1913

Header Record

Title: [Two documents from C.D. Blanchard][Decimalized .01-.02]

A Civil War map and a 1913 military certification.

GLC06061

20 December 1913

Swift, E., fl. 1913

Printed document signed

Title: [Certification of Joseph Blanchard's completion of a course in military topography]

Partially printed document signed by Colonel Swift of the 8th Cavalry at the Garrison School at Camp Stotsenburg. Blanchard was the son of C.D. Blanchard (see GLC06061.01). Joseph was a Captain in the Philippine Scouts. A subtraction equation was written on the verso in pencil.

GLC06061.02

1815-1860

Underwood, William N., 1862-1947

Pamphlet signed

Title: Gospel Hymns Consolidated

Owned by William N. Underwood, signed above title and on last page. Back cover separated.

GLC06377.14

1860s-1920s

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Rosa Champion

Thirty five photographs of members of the Duley, Wood, and Underwood families. Arranged alphabetically by subject's last name, with the exception of GLC06377.51, which should be first alphabetically.

GLC06377.16

February 1863 circa

Manuscript signed

Title: [Roster for 44th New York Volunteer Infantry]

Roster lists officers and enlisted men. For officers lists name, rank, date appointed, and and remarks on change in their status, such as death, discharge or promotion. For enlisted men lists name, age, hieght, complexion, eye and hair color, occupation, how, when, by whom, and for how long they enlisted, and remarks on change in their status, such as death, discharge or promotion. For those men killed, lists battle and date. The regiment, nicknamed "Ellsworth's Avengers," became part of the Army of the Potomac, and served in the Peninsular Campaign, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, the…

GLC08966.01

1911

Nash, Eugene Arus, 1837-1911

Book

Title: A history of the Forty-fourth regiment, New York volunteers

An in depth history of the 44th New York Volunteer Infantry, chronicling almost ever day. Printed copies of photographs, letters, and other primary sources.

GLC08966.02

27 December 1837

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Printed document

Title: In the Senate of the United States. December 27, 1837. Mr. Calhoun submitted the following motion for consideration.

25th Congress, 2d session, no. 47. Calhoun's famous resolution establishing the orthodox state rights position. "Resolved, That in delegating a portion of their powers to be exercised by the Federal Government, the States retained, severally, the exclusive and sole right over their own domestic institutions and police, and are alone responsible for them ..." Resolves that slavery in the southern and western states is an essential domestic element of those states and was in existence at the adoption of their constitutions.

GLC00267.021.01

November 4, 1863

Fuller, Josiah C., 1827-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

He describes the troop's movement between Marenten Junction and Falmouth and changes in leadership. He charges her for expecting his brothers to take care of her when she can take care of herself. He describes camp food. Letter is cross-written.

GLC00653.06.02

June 5, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horace

Written to his son Horace, from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages him to study well and be good. Lists several maxims to live by, and encourages him not to smoke.

GLC00653.10.06

June 7, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his mother

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Is anxious to take the right classes and pass his exam to prove his worthiness to receive a good commission. Recognizes that family at home is opposed "to my joining a negro regiment," but is anxious to serve his country. Has ordered a life insurance policy.

GLC00653.10.07

July 19, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joel

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Describes his efforts to follow orders even in adverse conditions. Includes a copy of an order from Captain Nickodemus. Has been transferred several times, and complies in hopes for promotion. Remarks on the calvary's "reputation for courage and determination." Took three rebels captive. Found a stray valuable horse.

GLC00653.10.08

July 20, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Reports his past military activity. Met the victorious army at Frederick returning from Gettysburg. "The failure to capture or drown a large portion of Lee's army has been I think a real & serious disaster to the country." Expresses concern for her son Charlie.

GLC00653.10.09

July 29, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Expresses disappointment in her son, Charlie, for enlisting and not following the wishes of his mother.

GLC00653.10.10

September 7, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Encourages her to influence her son Charlie to make the right decisions about fighting. Promises to care for her.

GLC00653.10.11

September 16, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Written from Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. Defends Charlie's enlistment and takes partial responsibility for him, but criticizes Charlie's propensity for rich living.

GLC00653.10.12

19 June 1861

Washington, John A., 1821-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ned Turner

Lt. Colonel Washington, George Washington's great-grandnephew and aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee, discusses Lee's recent promotion, Union general Benjamin Franklin Butler and the recent Battle of Big Bethel, and Confederate general Joseph E. Johnston's evacuation of Harpers Ferry (Virginia). He begins by reviewing various business matters relating to Waveland, his plantation in Fauquier County, Virginia. Washington later mentions that one of his enslaved people had run away from Mount Vernon, and is now with Union forces.

GLC02953.01

circa 1861

Printed document

Title: [Poem praising John Augustine Washington]

Written in praise of Washington, who died 13 September 1861. States "No soldier of fortune, no seeker or pelf, No lover of glory and fame; But simply a man who was true to himself, The home where he'd dwelt and his name..."

GLC02953.02

January 14, 1862

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

Wants to renew friendship and tries to report latest activity of several people. Written on patriotic letterhead for Rockland Bank.

GLC00653.10.01

December 12, 1862

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elizabeth Swain

Describes his war responsibilities to draw and issue supplies. Oversees the brigade team, wagons, blacksmiths, carpenters, and saddlers. Refers to food and clothing sent him by his family.

GLC00653.10.02

January 11, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

He reports his troop's movements and his hope for a winter camp soon. He was temporarily appointed commanding brigade quartermaster and oversees the provision of clothing and horse feed, as well as supervision of teamsters, carpenters, and blacksmiths. He expresses concern about money.

GLC00653.10.03

February 15, 1863

Swain, Julius Marshall, 1835-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Describes financial situation. Has been burning log cabins in the vicinity: "the citizens are about sick of soldiers and I can't blame them for that for fences suffer dreadfully and always will where seasoned wood is scarce." A postscript dated 1 March describes the change in command and his new position with his old company.

GLC00653.10.04