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Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 20, whole no. 3907 (May 10, 1865)]
10 May 1865
Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879
Address of General Jos. O. Selby to his division to go to Mexico rather than surrender.
GLC05959.54.56
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 21, whole no. 3908 (May 12, 1865)]
12 May 1865
Capture of Booth & Herold described, Description of Booth's corpse.
GLC05959.54.57
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 22, whole no. 3909 (May 15, 1865)]
15 May 1865
Mosby still at large, Large numbers of Union going to Mexico to enlist, Johson lifts all restrictions on commercial trade of the Southern states, 100,000 reward offered for the arrest of President Jefferson Davis on account of complicity in the...
GLC05959.54.58
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 23, whole no. 3910 (May 17, 1865)]
17 May 1865
From the Confederate papers, To the soldiers of the Trans-Miss. Dept.
GLC05959.54.59
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 25, whole no. 3912 (May 22, 1865)]
22 May 1865
Will Kirby Smith Surrender?, Close of the War, Inteview with General Lee.
GLC05959.54.60
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 26, whole no. 3913 (May 24, 1865)]
24 May 1865
Announcement of Jeff Davis' capture with John Reagan.
GLC05959.54.61
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 27, whole no. 3914 (May 26, 1865)]
26 May 1865
Reorganization in Alabama & Florida.
GLC05959.54.62
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 28, whole no. 3915 (May 29, 1865)]
29 May 1865
Late dispatches, General Sherman to General Halleck, Mails in the Trans-Miss. Dept.
GLC05959.54.63
Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 29, whole no. 3916 (May 31, 1865)]
31 May 1865
The Oath of Allegiance extensively taken, Jeff Davis arrived her with his family, Blame for Libby Prison and others put on Jeff Davis, Glorigyin Article on Lincoln, Preferring him over Johson.
GLC05959.54.64
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (November 16, 1863)]
16 November 1863
Supplement. Letter from the Indian Territory. General orders from Texas District Headquarters. News from Shreveport. List of legislative committees.
GLC05959.55.01
The Houston daily telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 154 (February 24, 1864)]
February 24, 1864
Rangers in east Tennessee. Planting cotton. Habeas corpus. Fugitive slave ads.
GLC05959.55.02
The Houston daily telegraph. [Supplement (April 8, 1864)]
8 April 1864
Telegraphy. List of deserters. Proclamation by Mayor for a fast day.
GLC05959.55.03
29 April 1864
Trade in human life. News from the North. Proclamation to the people of Texas from Major General J. Bankhead Magruder. General orders.
GLC05959.55.04
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 60 (March 13, 1861)]
March 13, 1861
J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880
The New Southern Confederacy Constitution, The Intended Evacuation of Fort Sumter, Reported Surrender of Fort Sumter, as Lincoln orders the Fort returned to the State of South Carolina.
GLC05959.56.001
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 114 (May 18, 1861)]
18 May 1861
Reported Obstruction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Harper's Ferry, A Resolution in Reference to a day of Fasting and Prayer by Congress of the Confederate States, Mr. Seward's Definition of Treason.
GLC05959.56.002
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 135 (June 12, 1861)]
12 June 1861
Battle at Bethel Church.
GLC05959.56.003
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 136 (June 15, 1861)]
15 June 1861
The Peninsula Battle, Battle at Bethel Church.
GLC05959.56.004
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 137 (June 17, 1861)]
17 June 1861
Battle at Bethel Church, The Fight at Aquia Creek.
GLC05959.56.005
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 138 (June 18, 1861)]
18 June 1861
Governor Jackson of Missouri Calls for 50,000 Militia.
GLC05959.56.006
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 139 (June 19, 1861)]
19 June 1861
Battle at Bethel Church, Evacuation of Harper's Ferry.
GLC05959.56.007
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 140 (June 20, 1861)]
20 June 1861
Defeat of Cortina's Band.
GLC05959.56.008
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 141 (June 21, 1861)]
21 June 1861
Virginia Permanently a Member of the Southern Confederacy.
GLC05959.56.009
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 142 (June 22, 1861)]
22 June 1861
From Harper's Ferry - Movements of General Cadwallader - Capture of Prisoners.
GLC05959.56.010
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 143 (June 24, 1861)]
24 June 1861
Federal Outrages at Hampton, More Villainy on the Potomac, The South Not Bankrupted by the War, The Federal Loss at Great Bethel, Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.011
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 146 (June 27, 1861)]
27 June 1861
The Enemy Planting Batteries at Point Mathias.
GLC05959.56.012
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 147 (June 28, 1861)]
28 June 1861
The Northern Desire for Peace.
GLC05959.56.013
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 148 (June 29, 1861)]
29 June 1861
The Skirmish on the Rappahannock, Arrest of Marshall Kane.
GLC05959.56.014
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 149 (July 1, 1861)]
1 July 1861
Fight at Romney, Fight at Mathia's Point.
GLC05959.56.015
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 150 (July 2, 1861)]
2 July 1861
Aquia Creek, Mathias Point.
GLC05959.56.016
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 151 (July 3, 1861)]
3 July 1861
Skirmish near Alexandria, Movements of the Federal Troops in Missouri, Correspondence between General Butler & Colonel Magruder.
GLC05959.56.017
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 152 (July 4, 1861)]
4 July 1861
Reported Engagement near Winchester, Probable Future Movements of General Johnston's Column.
GLC05959.56.018
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 153 (July 5, 1861)]
5 July 1861
The First Battle on the Upper Potomac.
GLC05959.56.019
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 6 (July 6, 1861)]
6 July 1861
Battle Near Martinsburg, Battle Near Williamsport, Battle on the Upper Potomac.
GLC05959.56.020
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 7 (July 8, 1861)]
8 July 1861
The Fight at Kelley's Island, Death of Captain Richard Ashby, Engagement Near Martinsburg.
GLC05959.56.021
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 8 (July 9, 1861)]
9 July 1861
From Charleston, Virginia - General Patterson's Report - Gross Misrepresentation - Another Skirmish - Assassination.
GLC05959.56.022
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 9 (July 10, 1861)]
10 July 1861
Death of Governor Ellis, Linocln's War Policy.
GLC05959.56.023
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 10 (July 11, 1861)]
11 July 1861
Victory of Confederates at Carthage, Missouri.
GLC05959.56.024
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 11 (July 12, 1861)]
12 July 1861
Despotism in Alexandria.
GLC05959.56.025
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 12 (July 13, 1861)]
13 July 1861
Message of President Lincoln, The Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.026
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 13 (July 15, 1861)]
15 July 1861
The Fight at Laurel Hill.
GLC05959.56.027
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 14 (July 16, 1861)]
16 July 1861
Fight at Rich Mountain, Recognition of Southern Independence, A Naval Brush at Ship Island, The Reported Fight in the Northwest.
GLC05959.56.028
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 15 (July 17, 1861)]
17 July 1861
Proclamation of General Banks, The Laurel Hill Battle, Reported Engagement between General McCulloch's Force and 14,000, Federalists - Brilliant Victory, Official Account of the Victory of the Federal Forces Under General McClellan.
GLC05959.56.029
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 21 (July 25, 1861)]
25 July 1861
The Battle of Stone Bridge.
GLC05959.56.030
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 24 (July 29, 1861)]
29 July 1861
Edward Everett's letter accepting his nomination for the Vice-Presidency by the Union Convention, The Rich Mountain Fight, The Battle of Manassas.
GLC05959.56.031
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 25 (July 30, 1861)]
30 July 1861
The Flight from Manassas, The Richard Sharp-Shooters - Their Gallant Conduct in Action - Terrible Suffering - Safety of Captain Tompkins and his command.
GLC05959.56.032
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 27 (August 1, 1861)]
1 August 1861
The Great Battle - Alexandria, From Yorktown - Federal Outrages - Burning of Hampton.
GLC05959.56.033
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 28 (August 2, 1861)]
2 August 1861
The Battle of Manassas - 1st Major Land Battle of the War.
GLC05959.56.034
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 29 (August 3, 1861)]
3 August 1861
Battle of Manassas, Strict Discipline Inaugurated by General McClellan, Reported Battle in Missouri, Battle of Bull Run.
GLC05959.56.035
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 30 (August 5, 1861)]
5 August 1861
Patterson's Invasion of Charleston, Address to the Army from Generals Johnston & Beauregard.
GLC05959.56.036
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 31 (August 6, 1861)]
6 August 1861
Battle of Manassas.
GLC05959.56.037
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 33 (August 8, 1861)]
8 August 1861
Lincoln's Administration & the Attack on Fort Sumter, Evacuation of Fort Sumter - Secret History, The Captial in Danger.
GLC05959.56.039
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 34 (August 9, 1861)]
9 August 1861
The Defeat of the Grand Army - Its Effect on the North (Waterloo Defeat), The tgown of Hampton Burned by the Hessians, Article on General McClellan, Outrages Committed by the Grand Army in Fairfax County.
GLC05959.56.040
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 35 (August 10, 1861)]
10 August 1861
Skirmish at Rich Spring, The Hessians Burning Private Property - Arrest of Unoffending Citizens.
GLC05959.56.041
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 36 (August 12, 1861)]
12 August 1861
The Burning of Hampton.
GLC05959.56.042
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 37 (August 13, 1861)]
13 August 1861
Declaration of Independence of the State of Missouri.
GLC05959.56.043
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 38 (August 14, 1861)]
14 August 1861
GLC05959.56.044
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 38 (August 15, 1861)]
15 August 1861
From Missouri - The Federals Again Defeated, Affairs at Fortress Monroe, The War in Missouri, The Burning of Hampton.
GLC05959.56.045
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 39 (August 16, 1861)]
16 August 1861
The Fifth Virginia Regiment in the Battle of Manassas, Proclamation of President Jefferson Davis requiring every male citizen over 14 years of age within the Confederate States not being a citizen of the Confederate States to leave.
GLC05959.56.046
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 39 (August 17, 1861)]
17 August 1861
Details of the Battle in Missouri, The News by the Persia - No American Loan Likely to be Taken in England.
GLC05959.56.047
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from Carr Bailey White]
17 September 1863
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
Colonel White reports to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio on scouting information. States that the 36th and 60th regiments are at Princeton, West Virginia. Reports that 300 men deserted from the 63rd regiment. With autograph endorsement...
GLC02414.142
[Scammon endorsement on a telegram from K. V. Whaley]
22 September 1863
Whaley writes a telegram to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to inform him of a cavalry company at Point Pleasant that is terrorizing citizens. He states, "They are the tools of one or two unprincipled men & are the terror of the Union men...
GLC02414.143
to Eliakim P. Scammon
3 August 1863
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
Major General Burnside writes a telegram to Scammon stating he will send the two requested gunboats at once. Marked headquarters, Cincinnati.
GLC02414.144
December 16, 1861
Rice, William S., 1838-?
Rice, 1st Lieutenant of the 23rd Ohio and Chairman of board of survey, reports to Colonel Scammon about the contents of a box of clothing. States that the actual contents differ from what was supposed to be inside and lists the number of pants...
GLC02414.145
February 12, 1862
Brinkerhoff, Henry Rowan, 1836-1921
From the Board of Survey composed of 1st Lieutenant and Chairman Henry R. Brinkerhoff, 2nd Lieutenant E. Greaves, and William B. Todd, 2nd Lieutenant. Copy of a special order by the Board of Survey detailing the differences in clothing amounts...
GLC02414.146
[Scammon endorsement on an autograph letter signed from George J. Stealey]
10 March 1863
Stealy, a captain and assistant quarter master writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Asks if he may pasture his stock on the other side of his post in Gallipolis, West Virginia, where there is good pasture land and fine farms. Gives...
GLC02414.147
[Board of Survey report]
February 23, 1862
More, Robert B., fl. 1862
Copy of a report on the supplies of R. S. Gardner, a lieutenant in the 3rd Provisional Brigade to Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, as Colonel of the same brigade. The Board of Survey members were appointed under special orders no. 48. Signed by More as...
GLC02414.148
to Major W. Hayes
February 10, 1862
Taylor, James, fl. 1862
Two Survey Board members, Taylor, 1st Lieutenant, 30th Regiment Ohio and Russell Hastings, 2nd Lieutenant, Co. I, 23rd Regiment, write to Hayes, the Brigade Surgeon. States that they examined one two-wheeled ambulance and found one unfit for service...
GLC02414.149
[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document regarding damages done to property of James. S. Cassady]
circa March 8, 1862
Survey Board report by McMullin as Captain, 1st Battery, Ohio Artillery; William H. Zimmerman, Captain Co. E, 23rd regiment Ohio; and William H. Harlan, Captain, Co. G, 30th regiment, Ohio. According to special orders no. 70, lists the damages done...
GLC02414.150
[Board survey report on a box of clothing]
2 May 1862
Hayes, Thomas, 1839-1863
Board survey report requested by Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, Colonel Commanding the 3rd brigade in special orders no. 118. Signed by Thomas Hayes, 1st Lieutenant, Co. A, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Henry Rowan Brinkerhoff, 1st Lieutenant...
GLC02414.151
20 May 1862
Gilmore, George W., fl. 1862
Captain Gilmore of the 1st Virginia (West Virginia) Cavalry writes to Colonel Scammon of the 23rd Ohio to report one wounded soldier since the advance on Raleigh, West Virginia. Written from camp at Flat Top Mountain, West Virginia. Docket is very...
GLC02414.152
to Robert Patterson Kennedy
Gardner, Robert Skiles, 1839-?
Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Quarter Master Gardner writes to Kennedy, Lieutenant and Acting Assistant Adjutant General for the 1st Provisional Brigade, 23rd Ohio. Asks that a Board of Survey examine the loss of quarter master and commissary...
GLC02414.153
Special Orders No. 37
3 June 1862
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...
GLC02414.154.01
[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...
GLC02414.154.02
[Scammon endorsement on a manuscript document signed containing Special Orders No. 37]
GLC02414.155
GLC02414.156.01
[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...
GLC02414.156.02
10 July 1862
Groce, John H., fl. 1840
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
Special Order no. 73
21 July 1862
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...
GLC02414.158.01
[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...
GLC02414.158.02
25 July 1862
Comly, James M., 1832-1887
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...
GLC02414.159
15 December 1862
Parry, Augustus Commodore, 1828-1866
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...
GLC02414.160
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 40 (August 19, 1861)]
19 August 1861
The Battle in Missouri, Affairs on the Potomac - Firing at Aquia Creek, Condemnation of the American Blockade - France and England Likely to Interfere.
GLC05959.56.048
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 41 (August 20, 1861)]
20 August 1861
The Battle in Missouri
GLC05959.56.049
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 42 (August 21, 1861)]
21 August 1861
The Battle of Manassas, Finances of the Confederate Government.
GLC05959.56.050
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 43 (August 22, 1861)]
22 August 1861
The Potomac Flotilla - Cannonading at Aquia Creek and Mathias Point, The Great Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.051
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 44 (August 23, 1861)]
23 August 1861
Manassas - Federal Defeat.
GLC05959.56.052
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 46 (August 26, 1861)]
26 August 1861
The Battle near Springfield, Missouri.
GLC05959.56.053
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 47 (August 27, 1861)]
27 August 1861
Fighting Across the Potomac - The Battle Near Springfield - Official Report of General Price.
GLC05959.56.054
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 48 (August 28, 1861)]
28 August 1861
Effect of the Manassas Battle Abroad, More Arrests - The Lincolnites Seizing Correspondence from Ladies - The Mutinous Soldiers.
GLC05959.56.055
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 49 (August 29, 1861)]
29 August 1861
The Great Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.056
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 50 (August 30, 1861)]
30 August 1861
The Battle of Oak Hills.
GLC05959.56.057
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 51 (August 31, 1861)]
31 August 1861
Capture of Fort Hatteras.
GLC05959.56.058
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 52 (September 2, 1861)]
2 September 1861
Battle of Manassas, Battle of Bull Run, Invasion of North Carolina.
GLC05959.56.059
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 53 (September 3, 1861)]
3 September 1861
Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis.
GLC05959.56.060
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 53 (September 4, 1861)]
4 September 1861
The Invasion of North Carolina - Federal Account of the Capture of Forts Clark and Hatteras.
GLC05959.56.061
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 54 (September 5, 1861)]
5 September 1861
The Invasion of North Carolina, Report of the Battle in Missouri, The Battle of Cross lanes, Effect of the Battle in Missouri.
GLC05959.56.062
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 55 (September 6, 1861)]
6 September 1861
The Invasion of North Carolina, Butler's Expedition in North Carolina.
GLC05959.56.063
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 56 (September 7, 1861)]
7 September 1861
The Battle of Cross Lanes.
GLC05959.56.064
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 57 (September 9, 1861)]
9 September 1861
Reported Death of President Davis, The Fort Hatteras Prisoners, Capture of the Ship Finland by the Blockaders - The Enemy compelled to Abandon the Ship - Set fire to her and take to their boats.
GLC05959.56.065
Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 58 (September 10, 1861)]
10 September 1861
The Bombardment & Capture of Forts Clark & Hatteras.
GLC05959.56.066
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